Tuesday, January 24, 2012

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers

The fans at Conseco Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Last time out for Orlando, they were an 87-56 loser as they battled the Celtics on the road. The Magic failed to cover in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 143 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Indiana was a 98-96 winner on the road against the Lakers. They covered the 5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (194) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 11-5 SU, 9-7 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

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

Indiana: Team record: 11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games

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

Next up: Orlando home to Boston, Thursday, January 26 Indiana at Chicago, Wednesday, January 25

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers

NBA Betting Line Pits Hated LeBron Against Rookie Cav Kyrie Irving

Regardless of where they sit in the standings, any game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers will have extra excitement - if not animosity - attached to both it and the NBA betting lines. The fact that these two are both battling for playoff positions makes it that much more important, especially in a shortened season.

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LeBron James and the Heat have been the league's villains ever since "The Decision" and they renew their rivalry this Tuesday as they host the Cavs. Miami took three of four meetings last season, in which James averaged 27.5 points, 8.3 assists and eight boards.

Meanwhile, Cavs first-overall draft pick in 2011, Kyrie Irving, looks like the real deal so far, averaging close to 20 points per game in his rookie season.

The Heat may have the better team, but they're going into the game with only one day's rest after a pair of weekend games, while the Cavaliers will have enjoyed a rare two-day break in the schedule.

This game will be a true test for Cleveland as well, to see if they really do have what it takes to compete in the east with the big boys, or whether their early season efforts are just a flash in the pan.

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ACC Basketball Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Miami Hurricanes and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Miami was a 78-73 loser at home against North Carolina State. They failed to cover the 2.5-point spread as favorites.

Georgia Tech was a 64-62 loser in its last match on the road against Clemson. They covered the 9.5-point spread as underdogs.

Miami: Team record: 10-7 SU, 5-9-1 ATS

is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Boston College are 5-5 After playing North Carolina State are 1-9 After a loss are 7-3

Georgia Tech: Team record: 8-11 SU, 6-8 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

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

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing North Carolina are 3-7 After playing Clemson are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Miami at Boston College, Sunday, January 29 Georgia Tech at North Carolina, Sunday, January 29

ACC Basketball Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Big 10 Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs. Purdue Boilermakers

The Michigan Wolverines and the Purdue Boilermakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Mackey Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Boilermakers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Michigan, they were a 66-64 loser as they battled Arkansas on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog.

Last time out for Purdue, they were an 83-58 loser as they battled Michigan State on the road. They failed to cover in the match as an 8-point underdog.

Michigan: Team record: 15-5 SU, 9-8 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Purdue The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Purdue

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Ohio State are 5-5 After playing Arkansas are 1-0 After a loss are 9-1

Purdue: Team record: 14-6 SU, 9-9 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Michigan

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Northwestern are 7-3 After playing State are 8-2 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: Michigan at Ohio State, Sunday, January 29 Purdue at Northwestern, Saturday, January 28

Big 10 Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs. Purdue Boilermakers

Monday, January 23, 2012

CAA Basketball Preview: James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia State Panthers

The James Madison Dukes and the Georgia State Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at GSU Sports Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Dukes, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

James Madison lost its last outing, a 71-69 result against Hofstra on January 21. They failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite.

Last time out for Georgia State, they were a 77-74 loser as they battled Delaware on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 5.5-point favorite.

James Madison: Team record: 9-10 SU, 6-11 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing William & Mary are 7-3 After playing Hofstra are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Georgia State: Team record: 13-6 SU, 9-6 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games at home

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Drexel are 4-5 After playing Delaware are 2-7 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: James Madison home to William & Mary, Thursday, January 26 Georgia State at Drexel, Wednesday, January 25

CAA Basketball Preview: James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia State Panthers

Big East Basketball Preview: Syracuse Orange vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

The Syracuse Orange and the Cincinnati Bearcats will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Fifth Third Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Bearcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Syracuse, they were a 67-58 loser as they battled Notre Dame on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 9.5-point favorite.

Cincinnati lost its last outing, a 77-74 result against West Virginia on January 21. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

Syracuse: Team record: 20-1 SU, 12-8 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 9-1 Before playing West Virginia are 7-3 After playing Notre Dame are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati: Team record: 15-5 SU, 7-7 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Syracuse

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Rutgers are 2-7 After playing West Virginia are 2-6 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: Syracuse home to West Virginia, Saturday, January 28 Cincinnati at Rutgers, Saturday, January 28

Big East Basketball Preview: Syracuse Orange vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns 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 6-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Phoenix won its last outing, a 79-71 result against the Celtics on January 20. The Suns covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 150 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Dallas won its last outing, an 83-81 result against the Hornets on January 21. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the 164 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Phoenix: Team record: 6-9 SU, 7-8 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

Dallas: Team record: 10-7 SU, 11-6 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

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

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

Next up: Phoenix home to Toronto, Tuesday, January 24 Dallas home to Minnesota, Wednesday, January 25

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at TD Garden.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Orlando won its last outing, a 92-80 result against the Lakers on January 20. The Magic covered in that game as a 3-point favorite, while the 172 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Celtics were a 100-94 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score (194) made winners of OVER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Indiana are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Boston: Team record: 6-9 SU, 7-8 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 9 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Orlando

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

Next up: Orlando at Indiana, Tuesday, January 24 Boston at Orlando, Thursday, January 26

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

NHL Odds: Central Contenders Clash as Blues Visit Detroit

The Red Wings are in pole position in the heated Central Division but with fast-rising St. Louis gaining traction behind them it may not be for long. Can the veterans behind Detroit?s continued dominance keep ahead of David Backes, T.J. Oshie and the Blues?

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Though the Blues have flirted with success over the past two seasons, they've only actually qualified for the postseason once since the lockout. Having departed a tradition of playoff hockey with the work stoppage, the young contingent of current St. Louis stars will be anxious to start a new era this spring.

According to Bovada's NHL odds makers, the Blues have 15/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup this season, a lofty goal considering their mediocre ceiling over the past half-decade. Is this the year the gritty franchise finally returns as a postseason force?

With months left in the regular season, fans looking for an idea of how the Western Conference playoff picture might unfold will be glued to the goings on of the Central Division. This midseason affair between two of its most likely contenders is as good an opportunity as any.

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NHL Odds: Central Contenders Clash as Blues Visit Detroit

Saturday, January 21, 2012

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total is sitting at 192.

The Spurs were an 88-86 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 10.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (174) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Rockets were a 90-88 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Hornets. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as favorites, while the total score (178) made winners of UNDER bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 10-6 SU, 7-9 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 15 games when playing on the road against Houston

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing Sacramento are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

Houston: Team record: 8-7 SU, 9-6 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 2-8 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio at New Orleans, Monday, January 23 Houston at Minnesota, Monday, January 23

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets