Pointspread: Orlando -1.5

Over/Under: 203

The Orlando Magic bring a three-game winning streak into Madison Square Garden tonight to face the New York Knicks, who have lost their last three games. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Orlando currently has a stranglehold on the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference with a five game lead over Atlanta, but it still has its sights set on winning the Southeast Division given that the Magic are just 3 ½-games in back of Miami. Their 97-86 win over Cleveland on Monday as a 12-point road favorite raised their overall record to 42-26 straight-up, but dropped them to 30-40-1 against the spread.

Dwight Howard scored 28 points and pulled down 18 rebounds against the Cavaliers and continues to lead the way for Orlando with 23 points and 14.3 rebounds a game. Jason Richardson is second in scoring with 14.2 points a game and Jameer Nelson leads the team in assists with six a game. The Magic are shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and scoring 99.7 points a game.

New York finds itself in desperate need of a few wins after falling to seventh-place in the East standings with a 4-6 SU record in its last 10 games. The Knicks followed up a 100-95 loss to Milwaukee this past Sunday as a two-point road favorite with a 96-86 loss to Boston as a 1 ½-point home underdog on Monday night. They are now 35-35 SU and 40-38-2 ATS.

With Amar?e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony each averaging around 25 points a game and Chauncey Billips averaging close to 20 it is no surprise that New York is the second highest scoring team in the NBA. The main problem with this team is its inability or lack of desire to play defense. The plan of trying to outscore your opponent every night is just not getting the job done.

Orlando has a 2-0 series edge this season with a 112-103 victory on Dec.30 as a 7 ½-point home favorite and a 116-110 win earlier this month as a seven-point home favorite. This time around the Knicks find a way to stop their recent slide in a game that goes well over the 203 point total line.

 

NBA Betting Preview: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks

The Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Joe Louis Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Vancouver lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Coyotes on March 18. Bettors who backed the Coyotes at +190 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Detroit was a 5-4 loser at home against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +158 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Detroit: Team record: 43-21-9 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Vancouver The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Vancouver

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Vancouver: Team record: 47-17-9 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Detroit

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing Phoenix are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Vancouver at Atlanta, Friday, March 25 Detroit home to Toronto, Saturday, March 26

 

NHL Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

Chicago was a 132-92 winner in its last match at home against the Kings. They covered the 15.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 224 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta was a 104-96 winner in its last match at home against the Pistons. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 200 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago: Team record: 50-19 SU, 44-24-1 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 5-5 After playing Sacramento are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Atlanta: Team record: 40-30 SU, 31-39 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Chicago home to Memphis, Friday, March 25 Atlanta at Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

Chicago was a 132-92 winner in its last match at home against the Kings. They covered the 15.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 224 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta was a 104-96 winner in its last match at home against the Pistons. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 200 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago: Team record: 50-19 SU, 44-24-1 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 5-5 After playing Sacramento are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Atlanta: Team record: 40-30 SU, 31-39 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Chicago home to Memphis, Friday, March 25 Atlanta at Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

Chicago was a 132-92 winner in its last match at home against the Kings. They covered the 15.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 224 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta was a 104-96 winner in its last match at home against the Pistons. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 200 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago: Team record: 50-19 SU, 44-24-1 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 5-5 After playing Sacramento are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Atlanta: Team record: 40-30 SU, 31-39 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Chicago home to Memphis, Friday, March 25 Atlanta at Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Duquesne Dukes and the Oregon Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at McArthur Court.

Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 1-point favorites versus the Dukes, while the game's total is sitting at 148½.

Last time out for Duquesne, they were an 87-76 winner as they battled Montana on the road. They covered in the match as a 2-point favorite.

Oregon won its last outing, a 68-59 result against Weber State on March 16. They failed to cover in that game as a 9.5-point favorite.

Duquesne: Team record: 19-12 SU, 12-10 ATS

is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Oregon: Team record: 17-17 SU, 15-14 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

When playing on Monday are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

 

CBI Preview: Duquesne Dukes vs. Oregon Ducks

The Missouri State Bears and the Miami Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at BankUnited Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 135.

Missouri State won its last outing, an 89-76 result against Murray State on March 15. They covered in that game as a 9-point favorite.

In their last action, Miami was an 85-62 winner at home against Florida Atlantic. They covered the 9.5?point spread as favorites.

Missouri State: Team record: 26-8 SU, 15-15-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 20-14 SU, 15-13-1 ATS

is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

When playing on Monday are 7-3 After playing Florida Atlantic are 8-2 After a win are 3-7

 

NIT Preview: Missouri State Bears vs. Miami Hurricanes

The Utah Jazz and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at FedExForum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Grizzlies listed as 8-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 203.

Utah lost its last outing, a 110-108 result against the Rockets on March 20. The Jazz covered in that game as an 8.5-point underdog, while the 218 combined points took the game OVER the total.

In their last action, Memphis was a 99-78 winner at home against the Pacers. They covered the 9?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (177) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Utah: Team record: 36-34 SU, 30-39-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 20 of last 25 games when playing on the road against Memphis

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Memphis: Team record: 38-32 SU, 43-26-1 ATS

is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 20 of last 25 games when playing at home against Utah The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games at home

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Indiana are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Utah at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 23 Memphis at Boston, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 197½.

Last time out for Boston, they were an 89-85 winner as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Celtics covered in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 174 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 100-95 loser as they battled the Bucks on the road. The Knicks failed to cover in the match as a 2-point favorite, while 195 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 49-19 SU, 32-34-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New York

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

New York: Team record: 35-34 SU, 40-27-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games at home is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston home to Memphis, Wednesday, March 23 New York home to Orlando, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Joe Louis Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Penguins were a 5-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got New York at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, Detroit was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Detroit: Team record: 43-21-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 11 games at home

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing Nashville are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Pittsburgh: Team record: 41-23-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing NY Rangers are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Thursday, March 24 Detroit home to Vancouver, Wednesday, March 23

 

NHL Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings