The New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

The Hornets were a 106-100 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Suns. They covered the 6.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (206) made winners of OVER bettors.

Los Angeles was a 112-104 winner in its last match at home against the Clippers. They failed to cover the 9.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 216 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New Orleans: Team record: 42-31 SU, 35-35-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Portland are 3-7 After playing Phoenix are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles: Team record: 52-20 SU, 34-38 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing New Orleans LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing New Orleans

When playing on Sunday are 9-1 Before playing Dallas are 8-2 After playing LA Clippers are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

Next up: New Orleans home to Portland, Wednesday, March 30 LA Lakers home to Dallas, Thursday, March 31

 

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

27-Mar-2011 07:06 Hiland Doolittle

The last of the Elite 8 meet today and this is who we like on the day.

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UNC Tar Heels vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds (-1.5, 146.5) 5:05 PM ET, CBS

A college basketball fan?s dream-come-true matchup will decide the final team to go to the Big Dance. These teams have two things in common; they have NBA prospects and they are young, so young. We may not see some of these underclassmen at the college level next year.

These are college basketball?s two winningest programs and share 12 NCAA titles and 31 semifinal appearances. In a year of upsets number two UNC will face number 4 Kentucky. Coaches Calipari and Williams will be strategizing their match-ups and the pace of the game.

The Tar Heels want to run. They play excellent transition basketball and of late have vastly improved their half court play. Since freshman Kendall Marshall took over the point the inside power of Zeller, Henson and Barnes has been unleashed. These are probably the best three front men in the tournament. Zeller had 32 points against Marquette and Henson and Barnes were hitting from inside and outside. Henson?s shot blocking abilities are unparalleled. The Heels played a miraculous first half against Marquette. If they play with that fire for 40 minutes, the Heels can go all the way.

Kentucky upset the top seed in the tournament and was poised throughout the win over Ohio State. Just when the game looked like it was going to overtime, up stood Brandon Knight and nailed a pull up jump shot to seal the deal.

The Wildcats will need a strong effort from their inside men, especially rookie sensation Terrence Jones. There are so many intriguing high profile match-ups in this game that foul trouble could spell the difference. UNC lacks depth, but Coach Williams always comes up with an answer. Expect Knight to have a quiet game.

The UNC frontcourt is too good for Kentucky. Take 1.5 points and the Heels.

VCU Rams vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting (-11.5, 146.5) 2:20 PM ET, CBS

The best looking team in the tournament has been Kansas. With the ouster of Ohio State, Kansas is the clear favorite to win the title. The VCU Rams have surpassed everyone?s expectations and have certainly performed the way the selection committee thought they would.

VCU wins with their intensity and with their confidence. They use lots of fresh faces to keep the energy level high. Somehow, you get the feeling that VCU will make a game of this despite being out-manned and outgunned. Since tournament time arrived, Kansas has cut down on their turnovers. Their inside-outside combo is too much for the Rams.

Kansas struts their stuff and erases all doubts in this one. Give 11.5 points and take the Jayhawks.

 

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The Kentucky Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 146½.

Last time out for Kentucky, they were a 62-60 winner as they battled Ohio State. They covered in the match as a 5.5-point underdog.

North Carolina was an 81-63 winner in its last match against Marquette. They covered the 4?point spread as favorites.

Kentucky: Team record: 28-8 SU, 16-14-1 ATS

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing Ohio State are 1-0 After a win are 9-1

North Carolina: Team record: 29-7 SU, 16-16-1 ATS

is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kentucky is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 9-1 After playing Marquette are 1-0 After a win are 9-1

 

Great Eight Preview: Kentucky Wildcats vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Alamodome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 146½.

In their last action, Virginia Commonwealth was a 72-71 winner against Florida State. They covered the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, Kansas was a 77-57 winner against Richmond. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 27-11 SU, 17-20 ATS

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Kansas: Team record: 35-2 SU, 18-16-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 After playing Richmond are 1-0

 

Great Eight Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Kansas Jayhawks

The fans at New Orleans Arena will be treated to a game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Florida Gators when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is sitting at 132½.

Butler won its last outing, a 61-54 result against Wisconsin on March 24. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

In their last action, Florida was an 83-74 winner against BYU. They covered the 2?point spread as favorites.

Butler: Team record: 26-9 SU, 18-14-1 ATS

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 After playing Wisconsin are 1-0 After a win are 10-0

Florida: Team record: 29-7 SU, 17-14-1 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games

When playing on Saturday are 3-5 After a win are 8-2

 

 

Great Eight Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators

The Arizona Wildcats and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Honda Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 145.

Arizona won its last outing, a 93-77 result against Duke on March 24. They covered in that game as a 9.5-point underdog.

Connecticut was a 74-67 winner in their most recent outing against San Diego State. They covered the 2?point spread as underdogs.

Arizona: Team record: 30-7 SU, 19-15-1 ATS

When playing on Saturday are 3-7 After playing Duke are 1-0 After a win are 8-2

Connecticut: Team record: 29-9 SU, 21-11 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

 

Great Eight Preview: Arizona Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies

The Iona Gaels and the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gaels listed as 2-point favorites versus the Buccaneers, while the game's total is sitting at 146.

Iona was a 78-63 winner in its last match at home against Buffalo. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for East Tennessee State, they were an 82-73 winner as they battled Ohio at home. They covered in the match as a 6-point favorite.

Iona: Team record: 24-11 SU, 16-13-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 After playing Buffalo are 0-2 After a win are 9-1

East Tennessee State: Team record: 24-11 SU, 6-7 ATS

 

College Insider Tournament Preview: Iona Gaels vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers

NCAA Tournament Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Florida State Seminoles will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Alamodome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 4-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 131.

Virginia Commonwealth was a 94-76 winner in its last match against Purdue. They covered the 9.5?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, Florida State was a 71-57 winner against Notre Dame. They covered the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 26-11 SU, 16-20 ATS

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

Florida State: Team record: 23-10 SU, 16-10-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

When playing on Friday are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

 

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The Richmond Spiders and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Alamodome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Spiders, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

Richmond won its last outing, a 65-48 result against Morehead State on March 19. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point favorite.

In their last action, Kansas was a 73-59 winner against Illinois. They covered the 8?point spread as favorites.

Richmond: Team record: 29-7 SU, 22-10-1 ATS

When playing on Friday are 5-5 After a win are 9-1

Kansas: Team record: 34-2 SU, 17-16-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

When playing on Friday are 8-2 After playing Illinois are 2-1 After a win are 9-1

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Richmond Spiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 4-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 150½.

Marquette won its last outing, a 66-62 result against Syracuse on March 20. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

North Carolina won its last outing, an 86-83 result against Washington on March 20. They failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite.

Marquette: Team record: 22-14 SU, 18-12 ATS

When playing on Friday are 6-4 After playing Syracuse are 4-1 After a win are 4-6

North Carolina: Team record: 28-7 SU, 15-16-1 ATS

is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

When playing on Friday are 5-5 After a win are 9-1

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels