Sunday, March 4, 2012

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wells Fargo Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 4-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

Chicago won its last outing, a 112-91 result against the Cavaliers on March 2. The Bulls covered in that game as a 10-point favorite, while the 203 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Philadelphia was a 105-83 winner in its last match at home against the Warriors. They covered the 7.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 188 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago: Team record: 30-8 SU, 22-15-1 ATS Current streak: won 5 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 OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 15 games when playing Philadelphia

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Indiana are 8-2 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Philadelphia: Team record: 22-15 SU, 21-16 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 15 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After playing Golden State are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Chicago home to Indiana, Monday, March 5 Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Monday, March 5

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 192½.

Miami was a 99-98 loser in its last match on the road against the Jazz. They failed to cover the 5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 197 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 115-107 winner at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (222) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 28-8 SU, 19-17 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 14 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Utah are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles: Team record: 22-14 SU, 17-19 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Sacramento are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Miami home to New Jersey, Tuesday, March 6 LA Lakers at Detroit, Tuesday, March 6

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 2-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

In their last action, New York was a 120-103 winner at home against the Cavaliers. They covered the 10-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (223) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Boston was a 107-94 winner in its last match at home against the Nets. They covered the 6-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 201 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York: Team record: 18-18 SU, 17-19 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 13 games on the road is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Boston

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Boston: Team record: 18-17 SU, 14-21 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games at home is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: New York at Dallas, Tuesday, March 6 Boston home to Houston, Tuesday, March 6

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Breslin Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 127½.

Ohio State won its last outing, a 75-73 result against Northwestern on February 29. They failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point favorite.

Michigan State lost its last outing, a 70-55 result against Indiana on February 28. They failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point favorite.

Ohio State: Team record: 24-6 SU, 14-12 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 17 of last 23 games on the road is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Michigan State

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 After playing Northwestern are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Michigan State: Team record: 24-6 SU, 19-9 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 After playing Indiana are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans

SEC Basketball Preview: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators

The fans at Stephen O'Connell Center will be treated to a game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 5-point favorites versus the Gators, while the game's total is sitting at 139½.

Kentucky won its last outing, a 79-49 result against Georgia on March 1. They covered in that game as a 18.5-point favorite.

Florida was a 77-67 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Vanderbilt. They failed to cover the 3.5-point spread as underdogs.

Kentucky: Team record: 29-1 SU, 12-17 ATS Current streak: won 21 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida

When playing on Sunday are 3-7 After playing Georgia are 7-3 After a win are 10-0

Florida: Team record: 22-8 SU, 12-13 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kentucky is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After playing Vanderbilt are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

SEC Basketball Preview: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators

Saturday, March 3, 2012

NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total is sitting at 195½.

Minnesota lost its last outing, a 104-95 result against the Suns on March 1. The Timberwolves failed to cover in that game as a 4.5-point underdog, while the 199 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 107-93 loser as they battled the Heat at home. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in the match as a 3.5-point underdog, while 200 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Minnesota: Team record: 18-19 SU, 20-17 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland The total has gone OVER in 15 of last 23 games

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

Portland: Team record: 18-18 SU, 18-18 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games at home

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

Next up: Minnesota home to LA Clippers, Monday, March 5 Portland home to New Orleans, Monday, March 5

NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 190.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 105-102 result against the Magic on March 1. The Thunder covered in that game as a 1-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Hawks were a 99-94 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bucks. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score (193) made winners of OVER bettors.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 29-7 SU, 21-15 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 when playing on the road against Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

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

Atlanta: Team record: 21-15 SU, 17-17-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Indiana are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Dallas, Monday, March 5 Atlanta at Indiana, Tuesday, March 6

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State Cyclones

The Baylor Bears and the Iowa State Cyclones will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Hilton Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cyclones listed as 2-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 140.

Baylor was a 77-48 winner in their most recent outing at home against Texas Tech. They covered the 19.5-point spread as favorites.

Iowa State was a 78-72 loser in its last match on the road against Missouri. They covered the 10.5-point spread as underdogs.

Baylor: Team record: 25-5 SU, 10-12-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road 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 Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 After playing Texas Tech are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Iowa State: Team record: 21-9 SU, 18-8 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 After playing Missouri are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State Cyclones

Big East Basketball Preview: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

The Georgetown Hoyas and the Marquette Golden Eagles will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bradley Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Hoyas, while the game's total is sitting at 132.

Georgetown won its last outing, a 59-41 result against Notre Dame on February 27. They covered in that game as a 6.5-point favorite.

Last time out for Marquette, they were a 72-61 loser as they battled Cincinnati on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 1-point underdog.

Georgetown: Team record: 22-6 SU, 14-9 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Marquette

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 After playing Notre Dame are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Marquette: Team record: 24-6 SU, 14-11-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Georgetown The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Saturday are 9-1 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Big East Basketball Preview: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils

The fans at Cameron Indoor Stadium will be treated to a game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 2-point favorites versus the Blue Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 155.

North Carolina was an 88-64 winner in their most recent outing at home against Maryland. They covered the 18.5-point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Duke was a 79-71 winner on the road against Wake Forest. They failed to cover the 12-point spread as favorites.

North Carolina: Team record: 26-4 SU, 16-13 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Duke The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Duke is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Duke

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 After playing Maryland are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

Duke: Team record: 26-4 SU, 13-17 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing North Carolina

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 After playing Wake Forest are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils