Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Big East Tournament Preview: Villanova Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Villanova Wildcats and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 2-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 136½.

Last time out for Villanova, they were a 72-68 loser as they battled Cincinnati at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog.

Rutgers was a 61-58 winner in their most recent outing at home against St. John's. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as favorites.

Villanova: Team record: 12-18 SU, 7-18-2 ATS

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 4-3 After a loss are 4-6

Rutgers: Team record: 14-17 SU, 9-16 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Villanova The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 After playing St. John's are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

Big East Tournament Preview: Villanova Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 192.

New York lost its last outing, a 115-111 result against the Celtics on March 4. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 1-point underdog, while the 226 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Mavericks were a 95-91 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Thunder. They covered the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (186) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 18-19 SU, 17-20 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 19 games on the road is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing San Antonio are 3-7 After playing Boston are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Dallas: Team record: 22-17 SU, 21-18 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New York is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New York is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing New York is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Phoenix are 8-2 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New York at San Antonio, Wednesday, March 7 Dallas at Phoenix, Thursday, March 8

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers

The fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 97-90 result against the Thunder on March 3. The Hawks covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Indiana lost its last outing, a 92-72 result against the Bulls on March 5. The Pacers failed to cover in that game as a 7-point underdog, while the 164 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Atlanta: Team record: 22-15 SU, 18-17-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Indiana

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Indiana: Team record: 23-13 SU, 17-19 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Chicago are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Atlanta at Miami, Wednesday, March 7 Indiana at Miami, Saturday, March 10

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers

Monday, March 5, 2012

Southern Conference Basketball Championship Preview: Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Davidson Wildcats

The Western Carolina Catamounts and the Davidson Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Catamounts, while the game's total is sitting at 144½.

Western Carolina won its last outing, an 82-77 result against UNC Greensboro on March 4. They covered in that game as a 2.5-point favorite.

In their last action, Davidson was an 83-67 winner at home against Elon. They covered the 13.5-point spread as favorites.

Western Carolina: Team record: 17-17 SU, 14-16 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

Davidson: Team record: 24-7 SU, 17-12 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

Southern Conference Basketball Championship Preview: Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Davidson Wildcats

CAA Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Drexel Dragons

The fans at Richmond Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Drexel Dragons when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rams listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Dragons, while the game's total is sitting at 117½.

Virginia Commonwealth won its last outing, a 74-64 result against George Mason on March 4. They covered in that game as a 6-point favorite.

Drexel was a 68-51 winner in its last match at home against Old Dominion. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 27-6 SU, 17-14-1 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

Drexel: Team record: 27-5 SU, 19-11 ATS Current streak: won 19 straight games.

CAA Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Drexel Dragons

West Coast Conference Championship Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. St. Mary's GaelsWest Coast Conference Championship Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. St. Mary's Gaels

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the St. Mary's Gaels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Orleans Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Gaels, while the game's total is sitting at 134.

In their last action, Gonzaga was a 77-58 winner at home against BYU. They covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites.

St. Mary's was an 83-78 winner in its last match at home against San Francisco. They failed to cover the 7.5-point spread as favorites.

Gonzaga: Team record: 25-5 SU, 13-16 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

When playing on Monday are 5-5 After playing BYU are 2-0 After a win are 8-2

St. Mary's: Team record: 26-5 SU, 12-13 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Gonzaga is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Gonzaga

When playing on Monday are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

West Coast Conference Championship Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. St. Mary's Gaels

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls

The Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls will meet on the court at United Center on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 7-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 189½.

In their last action, Indiana was a 102-84 winner on the road against the Hornets. They covered the 6-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (186) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Chicago won its last outing, a 96-91 result against the 76ers on March 4. The Bulls covered in that game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the 187 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Indiana: Team record: 23-12 SU, 17-18 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Chicago: Team record: 31-8 SU, 23-15-1 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Indiana home to Atlanta, Tuesday, March 6 Chicago at Milwaukee, Wednesday, March 7

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

Dallas won its last outing, a 102-96 result against the Jazz on March 3. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as an 8-point favorite, while the 198 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Thunder were a 97-90 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites, while the total score (187) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 22-16 SU, 20-18 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing New York are 7-3 After playing Utah are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Oklahoma City: Team record: 29-8 SU, 21-16 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 UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas

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

Next up: Dallas home to New York, Tuesday, March 6 Oklahoma City home to Phoenix, Wednesday, March 7

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Odds to Win American Idol Season 11 are Released

American Idol Season 11- Odds to Win

Phillip Phillips 7/2

Shannon Magrane 5/1

Colton Dixon 5/1

Jessica Sanchez 7/1

Joshua Ledet 9/1

Heejun Han 10/1

Hollie Cavanagh 10/1

Skylar Laine 10/1

Jermaine Jones 14/1

Elise Testone 15/1

DeAndre Brackensick 20/1

Erika Van Pelt 25/1

Jeremy Rosado 30/1

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Odds to Win American Idol Season 11 are Released

NASCAR Subway Fresh Fit 500 Preview

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will be back in action on Sunday afternoon as they compete in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Matt Kenesth held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Monday night to win the rain-delayed Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, and Jeff Burton rounded out the Top 5 at Daytona, with Paul Menard, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, and Mark Martin making up the rest of the Top 10.

Tony Stewart was 16th in the season-opening event, while Kyle Busch was 17th, Trevor Bayne was 35th, Danica Patrick was 38th, Jeff Gordon was 40th, and Jimmie Johnson was back in 42nd.

Gordon won the Subway Fresh Fit 500 last season and in 2007, while Kasey Kahne won the Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix last November. Johnson leads all active drivers with four career Cup wins at Phoenix International Raceway.

Earnhardt Jr., Martin, Burton, and Kevin Harvick have all won twice at Phoenix in their Cup careers. Stewart, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Edwards, Ryan Newman, and Kenseth have each won there once.

After racing at Phoenix the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will head up to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Kobalt Tools 400 on March 11. The circuit's other March events will then be held at Bristol (March 18) and Auto Club (March 25).

NASCAR Subway Fresh Fit 500 Preview