Nearly Undefeated San Diego State Hungry To Avenge Loss

The most surprising college basketball conference in the country has been led by a pair of relative unknowns for the majority of 2010-11, yet, now as February nears its end, each of the top MWC contenders remains ranked in the AP polls' top ten.

They might not have the brand power of Duke or Ohio State, but San Diego State and BYU are proving to be intriguing options when it comes to March Madness betting.

This Saturday, the nearly undefeated San Diego State Aztecs will host the only team that has handed them a loss this season. A victory will help justify their No. 6 ranking after starting the year off the list altogether.

Their Brigham Young Cougar opponents started the year as low as No. 23 before climbing up to the No. 7 spot they fill now.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, the two schools are decent options when it comes to betting on the upcoming national tournament. Though the Aztecs might not be a household name any time soon, their ***15/1 odds*** of winning March Madness are hard to ignore.

In contrast, BYU has considerable ***30/1 odds*** of taking the crown.

The two teams met for the first time late last January and the Cougars came out on top 71-58. The Aztecs hadn't lost a game before or since, but the damage to their unblemished mark was done. This week a victory over BYU could go a long way towards their redemption in the eyes of the Selection Sunday committee that might peg them for a relatively easy schedule.

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Temple Owls vs. Duke Blue Devils

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Top-Ranked Duke Tested Before March Madness

The Temple Owls have an opportunity to put the Atlantic 10 conference on the map prior to next month's national tournament and it comes this Wednesday against the top-ranked team in the country.

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The Duke Blue Devils reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press polls after losing it several weeks prior to a then-undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team. Now 25-2 on the season, the Blue Devils will be anxious to close their season on a winning note.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, Duke has **NCAA FUTURES** odds of winning March Madness.

Though at the top of the pack now, the Blue Devils haven't been without their share of mishaps this season, dropping a pair of games already to unranked opponents. Though the Owls aren't unranked (No. 24 according to the AP) they're an easily overlooked team contending in a lesser known conference.

Temple is currently second in their division behind just Xavier in the Atlantic 10, but will they have enough weapons to keep up with a hungry Duke team preparing for its final charge. Bet on the Temple Owls to cover the spread (or win the game outright) with Bodog.

Could the Blue Devils fall to the Owls altogether? A victory for Temple would surely improve their standings in the polls, and stranger things have happened to Duke - just ask San Jose and Florida State.

Any more surprising losses might severely affect Duke's odds of winning the NCAA tournament this year, as they could be taken as signs of a team lacking discipline less than a year removed from their last championship.

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Struggling Lakers Seek Redemption After Break

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled of late, at least in comparison to the lofty expectations fans and NBA bettors had of them prior to the season. As reigning back-to-back champions, the bar has been set reasonably high.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, they have 4/1 Odds odds of winning the NBA championship despite their recent slide.

In the 10 games leading up to last Sunday's All-Star break, the Lakers had gone 5-5 - including losses in their last three consecutive games. This week the club will look to bounce back and reclaim superiority atop the Western Conference. Will there be enough time?

It won't be easy, but Kobe Bryant's recent All-Star Game MVP might just give them the necessary boost to get over the hump. They'll have their first true test next Sunday when they visit Oklahoma City to do battle with Kevin Durant and the Thunder.

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Will Durant continue to lead his young squad to what appears to be home court advantage in the Western Conference? They'll have their work cut out for them hanging onto a top seed in a tough bracket, but a big win over the Lakers could go a long way in helping them preserve their current fourth-place position.

The Thunder have been steadily improving their NBA forecast for the past three seasons.

Currently third in the West, the Lakers are in a position where anything less than a No. 1 seed will be considered a disappointment. You can imagine how that makes captain Bryant feel.

Both teams have their share of incentive to come away with the nationally-televised W this Sunday, so as far as NBA betting is concerned, it might come down to which team can take the necessary steps to prepare for the big match.

We've seen the Lakers take must-win games countless times before, but we've also learned not to underestimate 22-year-old Durant and the Thunder.

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The Sacramento Kings travel east to take on the Miami Heat this Tuesday night at the American Airlines Arena in a matchup of two teams headed in completely opposite directions. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET) and it will be available on NBA League Pass. Sacramento?s dismal season has gone from bad to worse with seven losses in its last eight games. The Kings were blown out 126-96 by Oklahoma City last Tuesday as a nine-point road underdog and then trounced by Dallas 116-100 as an 11-point road underdog the following night. They are currently 13-40 straight-up on the season, but a slightly better 22-30-1 against the spread.

Second-year guard Tyreke Evans and rookie center DeMarcus Cousins continue to provide hope for the future of this team. Evans is averaging 18.3 points and 5.5 assists and Cousins is adding 14 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds. One thing to watch for this game is the playing status of Evans as he is listed as questionable with a foot injury.

Miami cruised into the All-Star break with nine victories in its last 10 games. It quickly bounced back from an 85-82 loss to Boston on Feb.13 as a 2 ½-point road favorite with a 110-103 win over Indiana as a five-point road favorite and a 103-95 victory over Toronto as a nine-point road favorite. The Heat are now tied atop the Eastern Conference with the Celtics at 41-15 SU (28-27-1 ATS).

Dwyane Wade tweaked his ankle in Sunday?s All-Star game but is listed as probable for this one. He joins LeBron James as Miami?s top scorers as each is averaging around 26 points a game. The third member of South Beach?s Big Three, Chris Bosh is third in scoring with 18.5 points and second in rebounds with 8.1 a game. Miami is averaging 102 points a game and has the highest scoring differential in the league over its opponents at +7.82.

With Evans out of the lineup the Kings have little or no chance to cover in this game. Even if he does play it will be a tall task for Sacramento to travel cross-country and remain competitive with the Heat for four quarters. Stick with Miami and give the 15 points in this one.

 

NBA Pick: Sacramento Kings at Miami Heat

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The Phoenix Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Wells Fargo Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Coyotes, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at +140 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Rangers on February 20. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia: Team record: 39-15-5 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing NY Rangers are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Phoenix: Team record: 32-19-9 SU, ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Chicago are 5-5 After playing Nashville are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Phoenix at Tampa Bay, Wednesday, February 23 Philadelphia home to NY Islanders, Thursday, February 24

 

 

NHL Preview: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Philadelphia Flyers

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

Sacramento lost its last outing, a 116-100 result against the Mavericks on February 16. The Kings failed to cover in that game as a 11-point underdog, while the 216 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Heat were a 103-95 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Raptors. They failed to cover the 9?point spread as favorites, while the total score (198) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Sacramento: Team record: 13-40 SU, 22-30-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Orlando are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 0-10 After a loss are 3-7

Miami: Team record: 41-15 SU, 27-28-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Chicago are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Sacramento at Orlando, Wednesday, February 23 Miami at Chicago, Thursday, February 24

 

NBA Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

Atlanta lost its last outing, a 102-90 result against the Knicks on February 16. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point underdog, while the 192 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 104-99 result against the Cavaliers on February 16. The Lakers failed to cover in that game as a 11-point favorite, while the 203 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Atlanta: Team record: 34-21 SU, 25-30 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Phoenix are 5-5 After playing New York are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1

Los Angeles: Team record: 38-19 SU, 25-32 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta LA Lakers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 14 of the LA Lakers last 20 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Portland are 8-2 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Atlanta at Phoenix, Wednesday, February 23 LA Lakers at Portland, Wednesday, February 23

 

 

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

 

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game's total is sitting at 143½.

Tennessee was a 69-63 loser in their most recent outing at home against Georgia. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites.

Vanderbilt was a 77-60 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Auburn. They covered the 11?point spread as favorites.

Tennessee: Team record: 16-11 SU, 11-13 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Mississippi State are 5-5 After playing Georgia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Vanderbilt: Team record: 20-6 SU, 13-6-1 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Tennessee

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing LSU are 7-3 After playing Auburn are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Tennessee home to Mississippi State, Saturday, February 26 Vanderbilt at LSU, Saturday, February 26

 

NCAA Basketball Preview: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores