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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Jazz got themselves back into their first-round playoff series by defeating the Lakers 88-86 Thursday night, and now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. That game’s combined 174 points went UNDER the posted total of 214.
Team records:
Utah: 48-34 SU, 39-43 ATS Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Utah are 8-2 After playing Utah are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2 Utah most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing Utah LA Lakers are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 8 games Utah is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah’s last 9 games when playing LA Lakers Utah is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Utah’s last 14 games at home Next up:
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Hawks-Heat Odds Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Heat rebounded from a Game 1 loss and defeated the Hawks 108-83 and evened the first-round playoff series on Wednesday, as 5.5-point underdogs. That game’s 181 points went UNDER the posted total of 184.
Team records:
Miami: 43-39 SU, 41-40-1 ATS Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Miami are 3-7 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Miami most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games on the road Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami Miami is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta Miami is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Next up:
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Spurs-Magic Odds Preview
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The San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks will meet on the court at
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mavericks got out to an early lead and never looked back as they crushed the Spurs 88-67 on Thursday, as 5-point underdogs. That game’s 155 points went UNDER the posted total of 191.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 20 points and seven rebounds, while
Team records:
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing Dallas are 8-2 After playing Dallas are 9-1 After a loss are 8-2 Dallas most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games on the road San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road San Antonio is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Dallas Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games at home Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Nuggets-Hornets Lines Preview
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The Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nuggets were in control of Game 2 on Wednesday, as they cruised to a 108-93 victory over the Hornets and now lead the best-of-seven first-round playoff series 2-0. The Nuggets easily covered the 6.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Team records:
New Orleans: 49-33 SU, 35-45-2 ATS Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing New Orleans are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 New Orleans most recently: A few trends to consider:
Denver is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games on the road Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 9 games at home New Orleans is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 14 of New Orleans’s last 21 games Next up:
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NBA Playoff Odds: Picks
The top experts in NBA picks preview Saturday’s games from the standpoint of beating the NBA odds. Records quoted are against the spread.
Denver-New
The Nuggets are 3-13 as a playoff underdog. However, they enter on a 10-3 spread run to the Western Conference.
The Hornets are 8-1 as a playoff favorite of 4.5 or less. They are 16-5 their last 21 against the Vegas odds at home against teams with a winning record. Conversely they are 0-5 to the Northwest Division.
San Antonio-Dallas
The Spurs are 2-8 their last ten versus an opponent with a winning percentage of .600 or greater.
The Mavericks are 2-11 after allowing less than 75 points their last game.
Atlanta-Miami
The Hawks are 2-7 off a double digit loss at home. The Heat are 9-2 as a favorite of 4.5 or less.
Lakers-Jazz
The Lakers are 1-6 as a postseason favorite. The Jazz are 4-15 as an underdog.
The Lakers have gone under 13-3 off an ATS loss.
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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
LeBron James and the Cavaliers hold a 2-0 lead in their first-round series with the Pistons heading into Game 3 in
The other Eastern Conference matchup on tap for Friday has
Finally, the lone Western game on the Friday schedule has
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Yankees will head to
Elsewhere on the American League schedule for Friday:
Over in the National League on Friday it’s Philadelphia at Florida, Atlanta at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at Houston, the Cubs at St. Louis, the Dodgers at Colorado, San Francisco at Arizona, Pittsburgh at San Diego, and Washington at the Mets. The Nationals will go with Scott Olsen (0-2, 9.00 ERA) in that NL East matchup, and he’ll contend with
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
The Rangers will try to finish off a first-round upset on Friday night when they take on the Capitals in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.
MLB Betting – Friday Night Picks
With respect to the Pacquiao vs Hatton odds, the best clash of the titans in sports to watch right now is probably the Yankees vs Red Sox line. With both teams retooled for 2009 MLB betting, the rivalry should be better than ever. Let’s break down tonight’s matchup and another key National League baseball betting line.
Yankees vs Red Sox odds: Joba Chamberlain (0-0, 5.06) vs Jon Lester (1-2, 5.50), tonight at 7:10 p.m. ET
MLB lines: Yankees +110, Red Sox -130
Hard to believe the Yanks and BoSox haven’t met yet this season, but all that will be forgiven when dynamic young starters Joba Chamberlain and Jon Lester go head to head tonight. Chamberlain’s talent is off the charts, but he’s still a work in progress; he has to get over his propensity for nibbling if he wants to go deep in games. He’s struggled out of the gate at the sportsbook and, while he has been successful at
Online betting pick: Red Sox -130
Phillies vs Marlins odds: Brett Myers (1-0, 5.03) vs Josh Johnson (2-0, 2.91), tonight at
MLB lines: Phillies +114, Marlins -134
How are the Marlins only a -134 sportsbook favorite in this one? The matchup screams “Marlins blowout,” as flyball pitcher Brett Myers faces a lineup that specializes in long balls. Myers has served up a ridiculous seven homers in 19.2 innings over three starts so far this season. He has an ugly career mark against
Online betting pick: Marlins -134
Trail Blazers-Rockets Odds Preview
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The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 6-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games when playing Houston Portland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games on the road Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Portland Houston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Portland Next up:
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Magic-76ers Odds Preview
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The Orlando Magic and the
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Six players reached double-figure scoring as the Magic defeated the 76ers 96-87 in Game 2, and evened their best-of-seven first-round playoff series on Wednesday. The Magic failed to cover the 10-point spread, and the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 193.5.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 41-41 SU, 36-44-2 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando Next up:
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Cavaliers-Pistons Odds Preview
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James went for 29 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists to lead the Cavaliers past the Pistons 94-82 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round series on Tuesday night.
Mo Williams added 21 points and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who got 20 points from
Team records:
Detroit: 39-43 SU, 34-48 ATS Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 10 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit’s last 10 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland Detroit is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home Next up:
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