NFL Odds Favor Red-Hot Saints Against Lions in Wild Card Weekend

For the first time this century the Detroit Lions are an NFL playoff team, but the postseason dream may not last long. This weekend the NFC North wild card will hit the road against the New Orleans Saints.

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With a 10-6 mark the Lions have strung together their best season since 1995, but waiting for them down south is a Drew Brees-led Saints team hungry to make up for last season’s disappointing early exit to the Seattle Seahawks.

According to Bovada’s NFL money lines, New Orleans is favored heavily with a -11 point spread and rightfully so. Having thrown a record-setting 5,476 yards in the regular season, it’s hard to imagine anyone slowing down Brees and his receivers in the biggest game of the year.

But just because the football odds lean toward the hometown Saints, that doesn’t mean Detroit isn’t an intriguing option for fans looking to take a chance. The Lions have won four straight games heading into the postseason and will look to continue to ride the wave momentum that they’ve ridden since their stellar start to the season in September.

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NFL Odds Favor Red-Hot Saints Against Lions in Wild Card Weekend

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Wright State Raiders

The Butler Bulldogs and the Wright State Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Nutter Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 116.

Last time out for Butler, they were a 54-50 winner as they battled Wisc-Milwaukee at home. They earned a push in the match as a 4-point favorite.

Wright State was a 74-70 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Illinois-Chicago. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites.

Butler: Team record: 8-7 SU, 2-8-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Wright State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wright State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Wright State is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 8-2 After playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Wright State: Team record: 8-8 SU, 7-6 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Butler The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Butler

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Valparaiso are 4-6 After playing Illinois-Chicago are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Butler at Detroit, Sunday, January 8 Wright State home to Valparaiso, Sunday, January 8

NCAA Basketball Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Wright State Raiders

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic

The Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 182.

In their last action, Chicago was a 99-83 winner on the road against the Pistons. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (182) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Orlando was a 103-85 winner in its last match at home against the Wizards. They covered the 13?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 188 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago: Team record: 6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

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

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 8-2 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Orlando: Team record: 5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 12 games

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

Next up: Chicago at Atlanta, Saturday, January 7 Orlando at Sacramento, Sunday, January 8

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics

The Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

Indiana was a 118-83 loser in its last match on the road against the Heat. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 201 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Celtics were an 89-70 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Nets. They covered the 12.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (159) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Indiana: Team record: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS

The total has gone OVER 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 Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Boston

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Charlotte are 3-7 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Boston: Team record: 4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Dallas are 8-2 After playing New Jersey are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Indiana home to Charlotte, Saturday, January 7 Boston home to Dallas, Wednesday, January 11

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics

NCAA Football Odds: Battle of Top-10s to go at Cowboys Stadium

The 2012 Cotton Bowl Classic features the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks and No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats this Friday. Only one, however, can come away with the hardware, making it the latest in a long line of premier bowl matchups.

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After impressive campaigns from each side, the only thing left to prove in the New Year is that one is better than the other. Think you know how it will all go down?

Junior quarterback Tyler Wilson leads the Hogs heading into the match. Taking the reigns this season, Wilson threw for 3,422 yards and 22 touchdowns against just six interceptions, although the Wildcats will look to exploit a weak offensive line. Wilson was sacked 23 times.

Countering Wilson is Collin Klein, who?s passing numbers pale in comparison, throwing for just 1,745 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he did rush for 1,099 yards and 26 scores ? both school records ? which makes him as much of a threat as anybody on the field.

Don?t count historical matchups in this game. The last time these team schools met was an Arkansas 28-7 home win on Oct. 28, 1967.

Arkansas is playing in its 12th Cotton Bowl, winning only three, the most recent of which in 2000. This is Kansas State?s third appearance, having split their first two showings.

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NCAA Football Odds: Battle of Top-10s to go at Cowboys Stadium

CAA Basketball Preview: George Mason Patriots vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The George Mason Patriots and the Old Dominion Monarchs will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Ted Constant Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Monarchs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, George Mason was a 70-56 winner at home against William & Mary. They failed to cover the 17?point spread as favorites.

Old Dominion won its last outing, a 67-61 result against James Madison on January 2. They covered in that game as a 2-point favorite.

George Mason: Team record: 10-4 SU, 5-7 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Old Dominion is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Old Dominion

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Georgia State are 9-1 After playing William & Mary are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Old Dominion: Team record: 7-7 SU, 5-5 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against George Mason is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against George Mason is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing George Mason

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Towson are 7-3 After playing James Madison are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: George Mason home to Georgia State, Saturday, January 7 Old Dominion home to Towson, Saturday, January 7

CAA Basketball Preview: George Mason Patriots vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers

The Michigan Wolverines and the Indiana Hoosiers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hoosiers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total is sitting at 139.

Michigan was a 61-56 winner in their most recent outing at home against Minnesota. They failed to cover the 6?point spread as favorites.

Indiana was a 74-70 winner in their most recent outing at home against Ohio State. They covered the 5?point spread as underdogs.

Michigan: Team record: 12-2 SU, 6-5 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

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 on the road against Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Wisconsin are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Indiana: Team record: 13-1 SU, 8-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Michigan The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Michigan

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Penn State are 5-5 After playing Ohio State are 3-7 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Michigan home to Wisconsin, Sunday, January 8 Indiana at Penn State, Sunday, January 8

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs

The division rival Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

Dallas won its last outing, a 98-89 result against the Suns on January 4. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 7.5-point favorite, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, San Antonio was a 101-95 winner at home against the Warriors. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (196) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing San Antonio is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing New Orleans are 9-1 After playing Phoenix are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

San Antonio: Team record: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Denver are 6-4 After playing Golden State are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Dallas home to New Orleans, Saturday, January 7 San Antonio home to Denver, Saturday, January 7

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks meet at Philips Arena.

Miami is favored by 2 and the total is posted at 188 1/2.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 118-83 winner as they battled the Pacers at home. The Heat covered in the match as a 7.5-point favorite, while 201 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Hawks were a 76-74 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bulls. They covered the 10?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (150) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 13 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Miami at New Jersey, Saturday, January 7 Atlanta at Charlotte, Friday, January 6

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks