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The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics fell 110-109 to the Lakers in overtime last time out, as 7-point favorites at home. The 219 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 206.
Rajon Rondo scored 16 points, while hauling down eight rebounds with 12 assists.
The Knicks fell 107-102 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 6-point underdogs at home. That game’s 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
New York: 21-27 SU, 28-20 ATS Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing San Antonio are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games on the road New York is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Magic-Pacers Odds Preview
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The Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Magic dominated from the start and cruised to a 125-96 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 13-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 200.
The Pacers were defeated 99-94 by the 76ers last time out, as 5-point underdogs on the road. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 216.
Troy Murphy had a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Current streak:
Team records:
Indiana: 19-31 SU, 25-23-2 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 5-5 After playing LA Clippers are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 Indiana most recently: A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana’s last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana’s last 17 games at home Indiana is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home Next up:
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Hawks-Bobcats Lines Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Bobcats meet at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Despite getting outplayed in the fourth quarter, the Hawks still managed to cruise past the Timberwolves 94-86 on Wednesday. The Hawks won that game as a 2-point underdog, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
The Bobcats were tamed in a 105-86 loss to the Jazz last time out, as 7-point road underdogs. That game’s 191 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
Charlotte: 19-29 SU, 28-20 ATS When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing LA Clippers are 1-9 After playing After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Charlotte The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Warriors-Suns Lines Preview
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The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at US Airways Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jamal
Team records:
Phoenix: 26-21 SU, 16-30-1 ATS Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Utah are 4-6 After playing Phoenix are 4-6 After a win are 2-8 Phoenix most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State’s last 5 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State’s last 7 games Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 5 games when playing Golden State Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix’s last 15 games when playing at home against Golden State Next up:
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Nuggets-Wizards Odds Preview
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The Denver Nuggets and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter, and snuck past the Thunder 114-113 last time out. The Nuggets failed to cover the slight 1.5-point spread, but the 227 points made it OVER the posted total of 210.
The Wizards were hammered 115-88 by the Nets last time out as a pick’em. That game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Nick Young had 21 points, three rebounds and four assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Denver has won 3 straight games. Washington has lost 2 straight games. Team records:
Denver: 33-16 SU, 28-20-1 ATS Washington: 10-39 SU, 18-30-1 ATS Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 7-3 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 10 games when playing Washington Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Denver is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Washington Denver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington’s last 10 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against Denver Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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Thursday Betting Picks
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Celtics and Lakers renew hostilities,
Tipping Off in the NBA
If the Celtics are going to keep their lengthy winning streak alive on Thursday night they’re going to have to fend off the visiting Lakers. These two teams last met in their Christmas Day matchup, with
Lakers/Celtics is the opener of the weekly Thursday TNT doubleheader – the nightcap sees the Mavericks in
Barney Frank To Push Gambling Decriminalization
Gambling rights activists continue to follow progress in the betting news section. While President Obama has immediately acted on granting rights to terrorists, perhaps even the most heinous off all humans, online gamblers have a chance.
The March to Madness
No. 11 Butler will play on the road against
The top-ranked college hoops team in action is No. 9 Xavier; they’ll host
On ESPNU Georgia Tech is at
A Trip Around the Rink
New Senators head coach Cory Clouston will try again for his first NHL victory on Thursday night – but his team will be in tough at home against the conference-leading Bruins. The Sens fell 1-0 to the Kings in Clouston’s debut behind the bench on Tuesday night, with goaltender Brian Elliott making 26 saves in the loss. The Bruins picked up a 6-4 win over
There are seven other games on the NHL’s schedule for Thursday night, including a big Western clash between the Blackhawks and Flames in
Rounding Out the Slate
Phil Mickelson struggled in his first PGA Tour event of the season last week, but the Vegas oddsmakers still have him pegged as the 6/1 favorite to grab the win this week in the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines. Padraig Harrington is next at 7/1 odds, followed by Retief Goosen at 12/1, and both Luke Donald and Camilo Villegas at 15/1. Mickelson won this event in both 2000 and 2001, but (injured) Tiger Woods has dominated since then with five victories over the past six years.
Sports Headlines
Pitching legend Sandy Koufax was among those investors on the Madoff client list…They Guy Store gives those who lost out on CoSport Olympic tickets a second chance…Barry Bonds was back in court pleading not guilty to perjury charges…Pitcher Ben Sheets may need flexor tendon surgery…Joe Buck will replace Bob Costas on HBO…The injury reports on Kevin Garnett is that he expected to play for the Celtics against the Lakers on TNT tonight…New Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin decided to give Florida some bulletin board material accusing Urban Myer of cheating and committing recruiting violations.
Political News
From the political betting odds front, Joshua DuBois will head the faith based initiative program under President Barack Obama.
Thursday Bets
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Mavericks-Jazz Odds Preview
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mavericks brought the Trail Blazers five-game winning streak to an end in a 104-99 victory on Wednesday. The Mavericks covered the 3.5-point spread, and the 203 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.5.
The Jazz dominated the second half and came away with a 105-86 victory over the Bobcats last time out. The Jazz covered the 7-point spread, and the game’s 191 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
Utah: 27-22 SU, 24-25 ATS Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Chicago are 8-2 After playing Portland are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Utah most recently: A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Utah Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 6 games at home Utah is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas Next up:
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Lakers-Celtics Lines Preview
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Pau Gasol dropped 31 points and hauled down 15 rebounds in a double-double performance, helping the Lakers get past the Raptors 115-107 on Wednesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 8-point spread, but the combined 222 points made it OVER the posted total of 213.
Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 36 points and eight rebounds in that win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 41-9 SU, 28-22 ATS Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 1-9 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 12 of the LA Lakers last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Lakers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games at home Next up:
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Pacers-76ers Lines Preview
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The Indiana Pacers and the
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 23-24 SU, 23-23-1 ATS Indiana most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing Indiana Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana Philadelphia is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games Next up:
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