Trail Blazers-Rockets Odds Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers defeated the Clippers 116-87 as a 16-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (203).
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points to go along with 10 rebounds for Portland, while Brandon Roy added 20 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.
The Rockets defeated Charlotte 99-78 as a 6-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (183).
Ron Artest scored a game-high 26 points for Houston, while Yao Ming added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Portland has won 3 straight games.
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 35-20 SU, 28-27 ATS
Houston: 35-21 SU, 26-29-1 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 10-0
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 5-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland’s last 10 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Portland at San Antonio, Wednesday, February 25
Houston home to Cleveland, Thursday, February 26

 

Magic-Bulls Odds Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic defeated Magic 122-99 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (191).
Dwight Howard scored 32 points and had 17 rebounds for Orlando, while Hedo Turkoglu added 20 points and nine rebounds in the win.
The Bulls lost to Indiana 98-91 as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (216.5).
Ben Gordon led the Bulls with 28 points and Tyrus Thomas had 16 points.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 41-14 SU, 35-19-1 ATS
Chicago: 25-31 SU, 27-28-1 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 3-7
After playing Indiana are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games
Chicago is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Next up:
Orlando at New York, Wednesday, February 25
Chicago at New Jersey, Wednesday, February 25

 

 

Lakers-Thunder Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Ford Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers defeated Minnesota 111-108 as a 9.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219).
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists, while Lamar Odom scored 25 points to go along with 14 rebounds in the win.
The Thunder fell 133-120 to the Warriors last time out, as a 7.5-point underdog. The 253 points sailed OVER the posted total of 229.5.
Kevin Durant poured in a game-high 32 points, while Russell Westbrook netted 31. Jeff Green finished with a double-double, tossing in 27 points to go with 15 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-10 SU, 28-27-1 ATS
Oklahoma City: 13-43 SU, 33-23 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Golden State are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 12 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City’s last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Phoenix, Thursday, February 26
Oklahoma City at Dallas, Friday, February 27

 

Pistons-Heat Odds Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost to Cleveland 99-78 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (180.5).
Allen Iverson led Detroit with 14 points and Walter Herrmann had 13 points in the loss.
The Heat lost to Orlando 122-99 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (191).
Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 50 points and Michael Beasley netted 14 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 27-27 SU, 20-34 ATS
Miami: 29-26 SU, 26-28-1 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing New Orleans are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Miami most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit’s last 16 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit’s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami’s last 16 games when playing Detroit
Miami is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at New Orleans, Wednesday, February 25
Miami at Atlanta, Friday, February 27

 

Grizzlies-Cavaliers Odds Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Grizzlies were stunned 115-106 by the Kings last time out, as 7-point favorites at home. The game’s 221 points sailed OVER the posted total of 208.
O.J. Mayo had 24 points with four rebounds and four assists in a losing effort.
The Cavaliers defeated Detroit 99-78 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (180.5).
Delonte West scored a game-high 25 points for Cleveland, while LeBron James chipped in with 20 points in the win.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 4 straight games.
Cleveland has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 15-40 SU, 21-33-1 ATS
Cleveland: 43-11 SU, 36-18 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 9-1
After playing Detroit are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Memphis’s last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’s last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Memphis
Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Next up:
Memphis at Indiana, Wednesday, February 25
Cleveland at Houston, Thursday, February 26

 

Timberwolves-Raptors Lines Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers 111-108 as a 9.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219).
Sebastian Telfair and Ryan Gomes each scored 20 points for Minnesota in the loss.
The Raptors defeated New York 111-100 as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (215.5).
Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Toronto, while Anthony Parker added 24 points in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 18-37 SU, 26-28-1 ATS
Toronto: 22-36 SU, 22-33-3 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing LA Lakers are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota home to Utah, Wednesday, February 25
Toronto at Phoenix, Friday, February 27

 

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers and Cavaliers take on cupcake opponents, Pittsburgh meets Providence, and the Bruins get set for the Panthers.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James will be looking to pad their scoring stats on Tuesday night when their respective teams go up against a couple of the league’s bottom feeders. The Lakers will be in Oklahoma City to face the Thunder, while the Cavaliers will be at home to face the Grizzlies. The Thunder and Grizzlies have a combined 28 wins so far as they play out the string this year.

The top matchup of the night, though, will take place in Texas, where the Spurs will host the Mavericks. Those rivals haven’t met since a high-scoring affair back in early December; Tim Duncan put up 32 points in a 133-126 double-overtime road win for San Antonio. Detroit will be in Miami to play the Heat in the top Eastern matchup for Tuesday, while it’ll also be Minnesota at Toronto, Orlando at Chicago, and Portland at Houston, with Charlotte at Phoenix to finish the evening.

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The march toward Madness . . .

Pittsburgh picked up their seventh straight victory last time out, rolling to an 80-61 win over DePaul with 20 points from DeJuan Blair. The 25-2 Panthers (14-7 against-the-spread) will be trying to run that streak to eight games on Tuesday night when they travel to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to meet Providence. The Friars (16-11 SU, 8-15 ATS) were pounded 103-84 by Notre Dame last contest.

Syracuse will be trying to build on a big overtime win versus Georgetown when they take on St. John’s on Tuesday night, while LSU will play host to Florida in Baton Rouge. The Tigers knocked off Auburn by a final score of 79-72 on Saturday, with Marcus Thornton pouring in a team-high 25 points in that victory.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Panthers and Bruins will have a rematch in Boston on Tuesday night, with Florida coming off a 2-0 blanking of the Bruins on Saturday night. Tomas Vokoun stopped all 41 Boston shots in that contest, while Radek Dvorak potted both Panthers goals. Tim Thomas allowed two goals on 31 shots in that losing cause.

There are 10 other games on the NHL schedule for Tuesday, including Alexander Ovechkin and his Capitals hosting the Flyers. Washington edged Philadelphia 2-1 when the teams last met in early January. Also on the slate: Anaheim at Buffalo, Colorado at Atlanta, Carolina at Ottawa, Vancouver at Montreal, Chicago at Nashville, Los Angeles at Minnesota, Phoenix at St. Louis, and Tampa Bay at Edmonton, with Columbus at Calgary rounding out the night.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The NHL’s trade deadline is just over a week away, which means the league’s Vegas futures list could see some changes very soon. The Red Wings continue to lead at 3/1 odds to claim this year’s Stanley Cup, followed by the Sharks at 7/2, the Bruins at 5/1, and both the Flames and Capitals at 8/1. The Canadiens, who have struggled both on and off the ice of late, are next at 10/1 odds to win the Cup, and could be one of the teams making big moves in the week ahead.

Texas A&M-Nebraska Odds Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Texas A&M took a hard-fought 79-73 from Texas Tech Red Raiders at the United Spirit Arena Saturday.
Texas A&M covered as a 1.5-point road favorite while the final score played under the 146-point total.
Nebraska ran into a red-hot Kansas program, losing 70-53 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse Saturday.
Kansas covered as a 12-point home favorite while the final score played under the 128-point total.
Current streak:
Texas A&M has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas A&M: 19-8 SU, 11-8-1 ATS
Nebraska: 16-9 SU, 8-10 ATS
Texas A&M most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Iowa State are 3-7
After playing Texas Tech are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Nebraska most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas State are 5-5
After playing Kansas are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 10-2-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Texas A&M is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Texas A&M is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska’s last 5 games
Nebraska is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska’s last 6 games at home
Nebraska is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Texas A&M home to Iowa State, Saturday, February 28
Nebraska at Kansas State, Saturday, February 28

 

Florida-LSU Odds Preview

The Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Five players scored in double figures for Florida in a 82-68 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon.
The Gators covered the 7.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 145.
Marcus Thornton scored 25 points and hauled down eight rebounds as LSU defeated Auburn 79-72 on Saturday. LSU failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, but the combined 151 points made it OVER the posted total of 140.
Tasmin Mitchell and Bo Spencer both added 14 points in that win.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
LSU has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 21-6 SU, 9-11
ATS
LSU
: 23-4 SU, 10-9 ATS
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Tennessee are 5-5
After playing Vanderbilt are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

LSU most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Kentucky are 6-4
After playing Auburn are 4-6
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games
Florida is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games on the road
Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LSU is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LSU’s last 7 games at home
LSU is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Tennessee, Sunday, March 1
LSU at Kentucky, Saturday, February 28

 

Penn State-Ohio State Lines Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Value City Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Talor Battle netted 11 points to lead Penn State over Illinois 38-33 on Wednesday night.
Penn State cashed as 9-point road underdogs as the game played under the 120.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Ohio State lost to Illinois 70-68 as a 3-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (121.5).
Jon Diebler and Evan Turner each netted 17 points for the Buckeyes in the loss.
Current streak:
Penn State has won 2 straight games.
Ohio State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Penn State: 19-8 SU, 13-7
ATS
Ohio State
: 17-8 SU, 12-9 ATS
Penn State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Illinois are 1-9
After a win are 7-3

Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Purdue are 7-3
After playing Illinois are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Penn State’s last 5 games when playing Ohio State
Penn State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State’s last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Penn State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 5 games when playing Penn State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Ohio State is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next up:
Penn State home to Indiana, Saturday, February 28
Ohio State at Purdue, Saturday, February 28