Nets-Bulls Preview

The New Jersey Nets and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nets were crushed in a 101-79 upset at the hands of the Raptors last time out, as 3-point favorites. The game’s 180 points went UNDER the posted total of 206.
Devin Harris had 14 points with five rebounds and five assists in the loss.
The Bulls were defeated 103-96 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The 199 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Ben Gordon had 26 points for the Bulls, and Luol Deng had 19 in the loss.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 11-10 SU, 12-9 ATS
Chicago: 10-12 SU, 10-12 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
New Jersey is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey at Toronto, Monday, December 15
Chicago at Charlotte, Tuesday, December 16

 

Thunder-Mavericks Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder blew a fourth quarter lead and lost 108-102 last time out, as 2-point underdogs. The combined 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Kevin Durant tossed in a game-high 28 points in the loss.
The Mavericks pulled ahead late in the game and earned a 95-90 victory over the Bobcats on Thursday. The Mavericks failed to cover the 13.5-point spread, while the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 23 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. Jason Terry chipped in with a team-high 26 points in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-21 SU, 12-11 ATS
Dallas: 12-9 SU, 9-12 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Antonio are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 7-3
After playing Charlotte are 8-1
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Oklahoma City’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City at San Antonio, Sunday, December 14
Dallas home to Denver, Monday, December 15

 

Pacers-Bucks Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers fell 114-110 to the Pistons last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The game’s 224 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.
Danny Granger tossed in a game-high 42 points for the Pacers.
The Bucks were defeated 119-96 by the Warriors last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 215 points fell UNDER the posted total of 220.
Michael Redd tossed in a game-high 27 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 5 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-15 SU, 11-10-1 ATS
Milwaukee: 9-15 SU, 15-8-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Indiana is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games
Next up:
Indiana at Washington, Monday, December 15
Milwaukee at Miami, Monday, December 15

 

Wizards-76ers Preview

The Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Wizards were defeated 122-88 by the Celtics last time out, as 10-point underdogs at home. That game’s 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Caron Butler scored 19 points, while Juan Dixon and Antawn Jamison added 17 points apiece in the loss.
The 76ers were steam-rolled by the Cavaliers 88-72 on Friday, as 11-point road underdogs. The game’s 160 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 190.
Andre Iguodala had 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 4-16 SU, 9-11 ATS
Philadelphia: 9-14 SU, 8-15 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia’s last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Indiana, Monday, December 15
Philadelphia home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, December 17

 

Cavaliers-Hawks Preview

The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James went for a game-high 28 points in leading the Cavaliers to an 88-72 victory over the 76ers on Friday. The Cavaliers covered the 11-point spread, while the 160 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 190.
James also had seven rebounds and seven assists, and Anderson Varejo added 17 in the win.
The Hawks built up a solid lead in the second and third quarter on Friday as they flew past the Heat 87-73. The Hawks cashed as 2.5-point underdogs, while the 160 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.5.
Joe Johnson had 21 points with seven rebounds to lead the way, and Mike Bibby had 15 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 20-3 SU, 19-4 ATS
Atlanta: 13-9 SU, 12-10 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 10-0

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 2-8
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Atlanta’s last 22 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Atlanta is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Minnesota, Wednesday, December 17
Atlanta home to Charlotte, Monday, December 15

 

Pistons-Bobcats Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Richard Hamilton tossed in 28 points as the Pistons got past the Pacers 114-110 on Friday. Thge Pistons failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 224 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.
Rodney Stuckey collected 21 points with four rebounds and eight assists in the win.
Emeka Okafor had a game-high 27 points with 17 rebounds for a double-double in the Bobcats’ 95-90 loss to the Mavericks last time out. The Bobcats were a 13.5-point underdog in that game, while the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 12-9 SU, 9-12 ATS
Charlotte: 7-16 SU, 13-10 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 3-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte’s last 12 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Washington, Wednesday, December 17
Charlotte at Atlanta, Monday, December 15

 

Friday Night Sports Picks; Every One Gamblers Need, Every Last One

It’s time to take a look at the objective rundown of who is hot and who has the big plays for Friday from the national grid of handicapping.

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He went 2-1 last night. Bill Tanner is the No. 1 college and NBA handicapper combined since 1995. He’s from the basketball crazed state of Indiana and his Platinum Plays in hoops hit around 62 percent.  He also hits above 60 percent in college football with “Plats”.   About a dozen years ago, he lapped dinosaur “Doc” as the top Big 10 handicapper in the land. NBA side, NBA total and NCAAB side go tonight

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Just as Dr. Bob Stoll was the future of handicapping back in the early 1990s, Stevie Vincent is the most forward thinking bettor of our age.  He is without question the future of sports betting with seemingly a sixth sense.

The runaway train known as Stevie Vincent is turning out winners daily. Last night Weber State was a Level 5 burial, part of yet another winning night. Other than baseball’s all-star break, it’s tough to go more than two days without making a ton from The Great One.

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Of course the NFL was a push, but we go 3-1 overall with Miami Ohio, Middle Tennessee State and Fordham. Get ready to rock your man’s world. Don’t forget the four-day pass as we have had winning weeks 14-of-18 in the NFL.

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Up to the Minute Heisman Trophy Odds

The best of the East will be on display in NBA action on Friday night as hoops and hockey share the spotlight. Here’s an overview in your Daily Sports Roundup.

Heisman Trophy Odds on Finalists

Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy reports that Ireland‘s Paddy Power, one of the world’s largest sportsbooks has the Vegas line on the Heisman Trophy winner. Sam Bradford is the overwhelming favorite at 1-2. Repeat candidate Tim Tebow is 11-4 and Colton McCoy is 5-1.

Notes Cy McCormick, “Look for the Oklahoma-Florida betting line to possibly move based on who wins.” While not subscribing to the theory, McCormick notes that the teams of Heisman Trophy winners usually lose their bowl game and a lot of gamblers bet that questionable angle.

Best Friday Betting Events

As is usually the case, OffshoreInsiders.com the world’s top betting site, has handicappers hotter than Holly Huddleston. It’s tough not to start with the best sports betting service ever GodsTips. Of course the NFL was a push, but we go 3-1 overall with Miami Ohio, Middle Tennessee State and Fordham. Get ready to rock your man’s world. Don’t forget the four-day pass as we have had winning weeks 14-of-18 in the NFL.

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The Gridiron Spotlight

The college football bowl season kicks off December 20, with four postseason games on the schedule. Wake Forest is a 3-point favorite to beat Navy in the EagleBank Bowl, while it’s Fresno State -3 vs. Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl. As well, South Florida is pegged as a big 12.5-point favorite against Memphis in the St. Petersburg Bowl, and the Las Vegas Bowl has Arizona as a 3-point favorite vs. BYU. There is also a single bowl game on December 21, with Southern Mississippi a 4.5-point underdog against Troy in the New Orleans Bowl.

Other Notable Events

The NBA Eastern Conference’s top three teams are all in action on Friday, with Boston hosting New Orleans, Cleveland getting a visit from Philadelphia, and Orlando playing on the road against Phoenix. The Magic, who are 8-2 straight-up (6-3-1 against-the-spread) on the road this season, are coming off a 109-108 victory in Portland. Hedo Turkoglu had the game-winning three-pointer that day.

Also on the NBA slate for Friday: Atlanta at Miami, Toronto at New Jersey, San Antonio at Minnesota, Indiana at Detroit, Chicago at Memphis, the Clippers at Portland, Houston at Golden State, and Sacramento at the Lakers. The 18-3 SU (11-10 ATS) Lakers took care of Phoenix 115-110 in their last game Wednesday.

The Rest of the Schedule

The Detroit Red Wings will roll into Dallas for a game against the Stars on Friday night in one of seven NHL matchups on the schedule. The Red Wings pulled out a 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, thanks to a game-winning goal from Nicklas Lidstrom in the extra frame. The Stars fell 5-3 to the Phoenix Coyotes in their last outing, with Marty Turco stopping 29 of 33 shots.

The Rangers are also on the road against the rival Devils on Friday night, while the Senators and Capitals will clash in Washington. Rounding out the schedule: Toronto at Buffalo, Boston at Atlanta, Florida at Calgary, Chicago and Colorado.

Finally, Friday night features just four college basketball games that will receive lines from the oddsmakers: Florida International vs. Miami (Florida), Iowa State vs. Iowa, Wright State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, and Georgia Southern vs. Drake.

News from the Wire

Will Muschamp will be named Auburn football head coach according to reports…The Mets bolstered their bullpen by signing free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez and then dealing for J.J. Putz in a 12-player trade that involved the Mariners and Indians as well . . . not to be outdone, the Yankees are adding ace starter C.C. Sabathia to their rotation for 2009, and they’ve been linked to most of the other top starting pitchers on the market too . . . Avalanche forward Joe Sakic broke fingers in a snowblower mishap and will now miss the next three months….the Phillies have signed Raul Ibanez…Dave Clawson is the new head football coach at Bowling Green.

A Peek at the Future

Top-ranked North Carolina will play host to Oral Roberts on Saturday in college hoops action, while No. 17 Memphis will battle No. 19 Georgetown at the Verizon Center . . . the top NBA games on Saturday are Cleveland at Atlanta and Orlando at Utah . . . the Penguins and Flyers will play an NHL matinee in Philly on Saturday afternoon, while the Capitals will be in Montreal to take on the Habs.

Political Odds

The right wing blogs say Jesse Jackson Jr., Raghuveer Nayak, Rajinder Bedi expected to tell all about the ponzi scheme, we will keep an eye on entertainment and political betting odds at BetUs Sportsbook to go beyond the scope of betting on whether or not Barack Obama attends the Super Bowl.

Georgia Southern-Drake Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles and the Drake Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Drake Knapp Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Josh Young put up 19 points, as Drake upended Iowa State 66-63 on Tuesday night.
Drake cashed as 2-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 130-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Drake has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Georgia Southern: 3-3 SU, 1-4 ATS
Drake: 7-2 SU, 3-2 ATS
Georgia Southern most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Florida are 3-0
After a win are 6-4

Drake most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Iowa are 8-2
After playing Iowa State are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Georgia Southern’s last 7 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Georgia Southern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Georgia Southern at Florida, Monday, December 22
Drake home to Iowa, Saturday, December 20

 

Wright State-Arkansas-Little Rock Preview

The fans at Stephens Center will be treated to a game between the Wright State Raiders and the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans when they take their seats on Friday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Wright State: 1-6 SU, 1-5 ATS
Arkansas-Little Rock: 6-1 SU, 2-3-1 ATS
Wright State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-5
After playing Toledo are 4-2
After a win are 8-2

Arkansas-Little Rock most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-3
Before playing Northern Illinois are 0-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Wright State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Wright State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arkansas-Little Rock’s last 11 games at home
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Wright State at Wake Forest, Sunday, December 14
Arkansas-Little Rock home to Northern Illinois, Sunday, December 14