Tuesday, April 26, 2011

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

The division rival Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 177½.

Orlando was an 88-85 loser in its last match on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 1.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 173 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta: Team record: 44-38 SU, 37-45 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Orlando: Team record: 52-30 SU, 34-46-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games at home is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Atlanta home to Orlando, Thursday, April 28 Orlando at Atlanta, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

NHL Playoff Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

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

The Canucks were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blackhawks. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at -116 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

Vancouver: Team record: 54-19-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing at home against Chicago

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

Chicago: Team record: 44-29-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing on the road against Vancouver The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Vancouver

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Edmonton are 6-4 After playing Vancouver are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

NHL Playoff Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks

Monday, April 25, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Monday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 2-3 record and a 3.25 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Dustin Moseley. The righthander has a 1.40 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

The Braves were a 9-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Giants. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at +118 on the moneyline, while the total score (15) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, San Diego was a 3-1 loser at home against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -173 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 3 straight games. San Diego has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 11-12 SU San Diego: 8-14 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing San Diego are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Atlanta

Next up: San Diego home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

Gio Gonzalez will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Gonzalez is 2-1 this season with a 1.80 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Jered Weaver. The righthander has a 1.23 ERA to go along with a 5-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 149-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Oakland won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Mariners on April 24. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Angels were a 7-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Red Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Boston at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has won 2 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 11-11 SU Los Angeles: 12-10 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland

Next up: LA Angels home to Oakland, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

NBA Playoffs Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 205.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 97-94 result against the Nuggets on April 23. The Thunder covered in that game as a 5-point underdog, while the 191 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 55-27 SU, 43-38-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Denver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Denver are 4-6 After playing Denver are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Denver: Team record: 50-32 SU, 44-34-4 ATS

is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing are 4-6 After playing are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Denver, Wednesday, April 27 Denver at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 27

NBA Playoffs Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets

NBA Playoffs Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Dallas lost its last outing, an 84-82 result against the Trail Blazers on April 23. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 166 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Portland: Team record: 48-34 SU, 43-35-4 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Dallas: Team record: 57-25 SU, 43-37-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Portland is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing are 6-4 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Portland home to Dallas, Thursday, April 28 Dallas at Portland, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoffs Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Playoffs Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies meet at FedExForum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

San Antonio lost its last outing, a 91-88 result against the Grizzlies on April 23. The Spurs failed to cover in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 179 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

San Antonio: Team record: 61-21 SU, 45-35-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 11 of last 15 games is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7

Memphis: Team record: 46-36 SU, 52-29-1 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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

Next up: San Antonio home to Memphis, Wednesday, April 27 Memphis at San Antonio, Wednesday, April 27

NBA Playoffs Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies

NHL Playoffs Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

The Lightning were a 8-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at +120 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 14 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh: Team record: 49-25-8 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 14 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

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

Next up: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 27

NHL Playoffs Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Thursday, April 21, 2011

NBA Playoffs Preview- Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers

Pointspread: Chicago -4.5 Over/Under: 189 The Chicago Bulls take their show on the road in Thursday night?s Game 3 of their best-of-seven first round matchup against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tip-off from Conseco Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. Chicago has opened up a 2-0 lead in this series but it has not been easy. It won the opener last Saturday 104-99 but could not cover as an 11 ½-point home favorite. The Bulls were favored by 11 ½ points again in Game 2 on Monday night, but they came away with just a six-point 96-90 victory at home. The total went ?over? the 188 point line in Game 1, but stayed ?under? the 193 point closing line in the second game. Derrick Rose has been unstoppable so far; accounting for close to 40 percent of Chicago?s points with 39 last Saturday and 36 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 18 points and 10 rebounds to the winning effort in Game 1 and Carlos Boozer chipped in 17 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2. The Bulls have owned the boards with a 106-67 edge over the Pacers in rebounds. Indiana actually led most of the way in Game 1, but was outscored 33-20 in the fourth quarter in the five-point loss. It was tied with the Bulls heading into the fourth quarter of Monday night?s game, but could not stop Rose and Co. from pulling away down the stretch for the second straight time. Danny Grainger has led the Pacers in scoring with an average of 21.5 points a game. Darren Collison, who scored 17 points in Game 1 is currently listed as questionable and will most likely be a game time decision after spraining his ankle on Monday night. Head-to-head, the Bulls have now won five of the six games this season straight-up, but the Pacers are 3-0 against the spread in the last three. The total has gone ?over? in three of the last four meetings. The loss of Collison will hurt, but stick with Indiana to keep this game close enough to cover as a 4 ½-point home dog.

NBA Playoffs Preview- Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers

Monday, April 18, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Braves will give the ball to starter Tim Hudson in this one. Righthander Hudson is 2-1 this season with a 3.48 ERA.

It'll be Ted Lilly toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Lilly is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at +183 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Cardinals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Dodgers at +106 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 7-9 SU Los Angeles: 7-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 19

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers