Raptors-Cavaliers Preview

The Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors lost to Portland 98-97 as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (191).
Jermaine O’Neal led the Raptors with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Chris Bosh had 19 points.
LeBron James drained 25 points with five rebounds on Saturday, as the Cavaliers defeated the Bobcats 94-74. The Cavaliers covered the 8-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 185.5.
Daniel Gibson chipped in with 22 points and five rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Cleveland has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 8-11 SU, 7-12 ATS
Cleveland: 17-3 SU, 16-4 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Portland are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Toronto home to Indiana, Wednesday, December 10
Cleveland at Philadelphia, Wednesday, December 10
 

Pistons-Wizards Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost to New York 104-92 as a 7-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (207).
Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Allen Iverson netted 17 points.
The Wizards fell 117-110 to the Bulls last time out, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 217 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.
Caron Butler tossed in 27 points with eight rebounds and six assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-8 SU, 9-10 ATS
Washington: 3-15 SU, 8-10 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing New York are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
Detroit is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Detroit home to Indiana, Friday, December 12
Washington home to Boston, Thursday, December 11
 

Monday Bets On Sports

The Buccaneers and the Panthers will be fighting for top spot in the NFC South division when they meet up on Monday night. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup. For those who deserve to get money more than John Thain, your ship of financial windfalls has come in.

The Gridiron Spotlight

It’s the bettors holy day of obligation, MNF at Bank America Stadium. Both Tampa Bay and Carolina are 9-3 straight-up on the season, but the Bucs are the hotter team right now. Tampa Bay has picked up the win in each of their last four games, slipping past New Orleans 23-20 last time out. Jeff Garcia threw for just 119 yards in that contest, while Warrick Dunn picked up 74 rushing yards.

The Panthers knocked off Green Bay 35-31 in their last outing, with Jake Delhomme going 12-of-17 for 177 yards through the air. Steve Smith had four catches for 105 yards, and DeAngelo Williams carried the offense with four TDs.

The oddsmakers have Carolina listed as a 3-point home favorite in this contest, with the game’s total at 38 points. The Panthers are 6-5-1 against-the-spread this season, and 5-7 on the OVER/UNDER. The Bucs are 7-5 ATS and 5-7 O/U. These two teams met in Tampa Bay back in Week 6, with the Bucs cruising to an easy 27-3 win as a 2-point home favorite. That combined score was an UNDER.

Other Notable Events

The Miami Heat have won each of their last three games to begin to gain some ground in the Southeast Division standings, and they’ll get a visit from the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. The Heat topped Oklahoma City by a score of 105-99 Saturday night, with Dwyane Wade pouring in 38 points in that victory.

Rounding out the NBA’s slate for Monday: Golden State at Oklahoma City, Houston at Memphis, and Orlando at the Clippers. The Magic are also coming off a win over the Thunder; they slipped past Oklahoma City 98-89 on Friday night.

The Rest of the Schedule

Phil Kessel and the red-hot Boston Bruins will be gunning for their fifth straight win on Monday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning hit Beantown. Kessel potted his team-leading 16th goal of the season in Boston‘s 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday, and they knocked off Tampa Bay 3-1 last Thursday night.

There are four other games on the NHL’s schedule for Monday night, including Florida at Ottawa, Buffalo at Pittsburgh, and the Islanders at Toronto. As well, the only Western Conference matchup on the schedule sees Nashville at St. Louis.

Finally, there are two ranked college basketball teams in action Monday, as Lamar plays No. 11 Louisville, and Savannah State meets No. 20 Georgetown.

News from the Wire

LB Adam Seward (ankle) and DE Hilee Taylor (calf) are listed as DOUBTFUL on the Panthers’ official injury report for Monday night, while LB Na’il Diggs (thigh) and CB Ken Lucas (head) are PROBABLE . . .  DT Jovan Haye (knee) is DOUBTFUL on the Buccaneers’ injury report, while each of DE Gaines Adams (hip), DE Kevin Carter (illness), WR Michael Clayton (knee), and QB Brian Griese (right elbow) have been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Monday’s contest…A rough day for Cubs fans, first the Sam Zell owned Tribune Company filed for bankruptcy then Ron Santo is denied getting in the baseball Hall-of-Fame again. Joe Gordon was elected by the Veterans Committee. Also falling short were Gil Hodges and Joe Torre…Former Detroit Lions disaster Charles Rogers has been sentenced to sobriety court. Rogers joins Maurice Clarett, Rae Curruth, Ugueth Urbina, Hollywood Henderson, and Plaxico Burress as the greatest wastes of talent in sports history…Randy Whittman is out and Kevin McHale in as Minnesota Timberwolves coach.    

A Peek at the Future

The NBA has nine games on its schedule for Tuesday night, including Toronto at Cleveland, San Antonio at Dallas, Orlando at Portland, and the Lakers at Sacramento . . . Montreal is back on the ice in an all-Canadian matchup at home against Calgary on Tuesday night, while the Islanders play in Philadelphia . . . it’ll be the Saints vs. the Bears in Chicago in this week’s Thursday night NFL game.

Monday Night Football Picks

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San Jose State-San Diego Preview

The San Jose State Spartans and the San Diego Toreros will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
San Jose State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose State: 2-3 SU, 0-2 ATS
San Diego: 4-4 SU, 3-3 ATS
San Jose State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
After playing Santa Clara are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing New Mexico are 2-1
After playing San Diego State are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Jose State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Jose State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Jose State is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
San Jose State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose State
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Jose State
Next up:
San Jose State home to Northern Colorado, Saturday, December 20
San Diego home to New Mexico, Wednesday, December 10
 

Wichita State-TCU Preview

The Wichita State Shockers and the TCU Horned Frogs will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Wichita State gave up a dagger 3-pointer to lose 72-69 to Texas Tech at United Spirit Arena Wednesday night.
Texas Tech failed to cover as a 10-point home favorite while the final score played over the total of 138.5 points.
Current streak:
Wichita State has lost 2 straight games.
TCU has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Wichita State: 3-4 SU, 4-0 ATS
TCU: 6-3 SU, 4-2 ATS
Wichita State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

TCU most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
After playing Texas A&M C.C. are 2-0
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Wichita State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wichita State’s last 9 games on the road
Wichita State is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
Wichita State is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
TCU is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Next up:
Wichita State home to Gardner-Webb, Friday, December 12
TCU at Indiana, Wednesday, December 10
 

Hawaii-Illinois Preview

The Hawaii Warriors and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at University of Illinois Assembly Hall.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Demetri McCamey scored 19 points and added seven assists as Illinois rolled to a 76-42 romp of Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
The Illini covered the 8.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 125.
Current streak:
Hawaii has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Hawaii: 3-2 SU, 0-4 ATS
Illinois: 7-1 SU, 4-2 ATS
Hawaii most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After playing Prairie View A&M are 1-0
After a win are 5-5

Illinois most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago State are 2-0
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Hawaii’s last 11 games on the road
Hawaii is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Hawaii is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Hawaii is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Hawaii home to Eastern Washington, Sunday, December 14
Illinois home to Chicago State, Wednesday, December 10
 

Indiana State-Ohio Preview

The fans at Freedom Hall will be treated to a game between the Indiana State Sycamores and the Ohio Bobcats when they take their seats on Monday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ohio lost to Louisville 91-56 as a 22-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (134).
Jerome Tillman scored a game-high 21 points for Ohio and Steven Coleman had eight points in the loss.
Current streak:
Ohio has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana State: 1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS
Ohio: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS
Indiana State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Purdue are 2-0
After a win are 5-5

Ohio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Xavier are 0-1
After playing Louisville are 1-0
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Indiana State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Indiana State at Purdue, Saturday, December 13
Ohio home to Xavier, Wednesday, December 10
 

Magic-Clippers Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic won their second straight with a 98-87 victory over the Thunder on Friday. The Magic failed to cover the 13-point spread, and the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Dwight Howard led the way with 21 points and 23 rebounds for a double-double. Jameer Nelson added 15 points in the win.
The Clippers built up a 14 point lead in the first quarter en route to a 107-84 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday, as 2-point road underdogs. The 191 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 194.
Baron Davis led the Clippers with 27 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Zach Randolph chipped in with 21 points in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 15-5 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 4-16 SU, 7-13 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
Next up:
Orlando at Portland, Tuesday, December 9
LA Clippers at Portland, Friday, December 12
 

Warriors-Thunder Preview

The fans at Ford Center will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take their seats on Monday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Warriors were crushed 123-88 by the Spurs last time out, as 12-point underdogs. The 211 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 211.
Brandan Wright led the Warriors with 13 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Oklahoma City was upended 105-99 by the Heat on Saturday as an 11-point underdog. The combined 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.5.
Russell Westbrook had 30 points and seven rebounds in that loss.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 9 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 5-15 SU, 8-12 ATS
Oklahoma City: 2-19 SU, 12-9 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing San Antonio are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Memphis are 4-6
After playing Miami are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State’s last 13 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing Golden State
Oklahoma City is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, December 10
Oklahoma City home to Memphis, Wednesday, December 10