Wednesday, April 6, 2011

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 202½.

Last time out for Denver, they were a 101-94 loser as they battled the Thunder at home. The Nuggets failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point favorite, while 195 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Mavericks were a 104-96 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Trail Blazers. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (200) made winners of OVER bettors.

Denver: Team record: 47-30 SU, 40-33-4 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 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 17-3-1 ATS in its last 21 games

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Dallas: Team record: 53-24 SU, 39-36-2 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 19 of last 25 games when playing at home against Denver is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Denver

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Portland are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Denver at Oklahoma City, Friday, April 8 Dallas home to LA Clippers, Friday, April 8

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers will meet on the court at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 212.

In their last action, New York was a 131-118 winner at home against the Raptors. They covered the 9?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (249) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 99-82 loser as they battled the Celtics on the road. The 76ers failed to cover in the match as a 5.5-point underdog, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 39-38 SU, 43-32-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

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

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia: Team record: 40-38 SU, 46-31-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 2-8 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: New York at New Jersey, Friday, April 8 Philadelphia home to Toronto, Friday, April 8

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

The division rival Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.

The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 1-0 record and a 2.00 ERA this season.

Hernandez's opponent in this one will be C.J. Wilson. The Rangers lefthander has a 3.17 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 5 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 2-3 SU Texas: 5-0 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road Seattle is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

Next up: Seattle home to Cleveland, Friday, April 8 Texas at Baltimore, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres

The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

Tim Lincecum will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Righthander Lincecum is 0-1 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Tim Stauffer. The righthander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

San Francisco lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Padres on April 5. Bettors who backed the Padres at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 1-4 SU San Diego: 3-1 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

San Diego most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Francisco's last 21 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games on the road San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 21 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing at home against San Francisco San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: San Francisco home to St. Louis, Friday, April 8 San Diego home to LA Dodgers, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet at Consol Energy Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, New Jersey was a 3-1 loser at home against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at +113 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -145 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Pittsburgh: Team record: 46-25-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games at home is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

New Jersey: Team record: 36-37-5 SU, ATS

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

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Buffalo are 5-5 After playing Montreal are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: New Jersey home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 6 Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, Friday, April 8

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls

The Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 114-97 loser as they battled the Spurs on the road. The Suns failed to cover in the match as a 11-point underdog, while 211 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Bulls were a 113-106 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Raptors. They failed to cover the 14.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (219) made winners of OVER bettors.

Phoenix: Team record: 37-39 SU, 35-39-2 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 11 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6

Chicago: Team record: 56-20 SU, 47-28-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 9 games is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 11 games when playing at home against Phoenix

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Phoenix at Minnesota, Wednesday, April 6 Chicago home to Boston, Thursday, April 7

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Atlanta Hawks

The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 194.

San Antonio was a 114-97 winner in its last match at home against the Suns. They covered the 11?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 211 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta was a 114-109 loser in its last match on the road against the Rockets. They covered the 6.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 223 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

San Antonio: Team record: 58-19 SU, 42-33-2 ATS

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

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 6-4 After playing Phoenix are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 44-33 SU, 37-40 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing San Antonio

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Indiana are 6-4 After playing Houston are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio home to Sacramento, Wednesday, April 6 Atlanta at Indiana, Friday, April 8

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Atlanta Hawks

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Braves will trot Derek Lowe out to the mound in this one. Righthander Lowe has a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

The Brewers will counter Lowe with Yovani Gallardo. Righthander Gallardo has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Brewers. Bettors on Atlanta at -104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Milwaukee has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 3-1 SU Milwaukee: 0-4 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Atlanta Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up: Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Wednesday, April 6

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Jered Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Weaver is 1-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be Jeff Niemann toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Niemann is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 12-9 loser as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at -110 were rewarded, while the 21 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Rays were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Baltimore at +108 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games. Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 1-3 SU Tampa Bay: 0-3 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Baltimore are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to LA Angels, Wednesday, April 6

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays