The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Fenway Park. Righthander James Shields will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Shields is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Shields's opponent in this one will be Josh Beckett. The Red Sox ace righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Tampa Bay: 0-0 SU Boston: 0-0 SU Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games Next up: Boston home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, April 8
The New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Great American Ball Park. Ace Johan Santana will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Lefthander Santana is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: New York: 0-0 SU Cincinnati: 0-0 SU New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4
Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing NY Mets are 4-6 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road NY Mets are 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road NY Mets are 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 18 games at home Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets Next up: Cincinnati home to NY Mets, Wednesday, April 8
It’s MichiganState and North Carolina in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game. Here is the official betting preview that the sportsbooks don’t want you to see.
MichiganState enters with a 31-6 straight up mark and 20-13 against the spread. The Spartans have gone under the total at a 20-14 rate.
The Tar Heels are 33-4 straight up and 17-19 to the Vegas betting line. They have gone under 5-of-6 entering Monday night’s historic game.
MichiganState scores 72 points per game to teams that normally allow 64.4. Meanwhile, they give up 63 points per game to teams normally getting 68.4.
UNC scores a splendid 89.8 points per game against teams normally permitting just 69.1. That’s on 48.1 percent shooting to 42.5. They allow 72 points per game to teams normally getting 72.2.
Here are some key streaks, all records at against the spread: MichiganState is 7-0 in non-conference games and 24-8 to teams with a winning percentage of .600 or greater. They’ve also covered 22-of-28 NCAA Tournament games.
UNC is on an 8-0 tear in NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 7-12.5. The Tar Heels are a spectacular 37-14 their last 51 non-conference games.
For totals bettors: MichiganState has gone under 39-19 as an underdog. UNC has gone under 6-1 to an opponent with a winning percentage of .600 or greater.
The world’s top sports service GodsTips is 8-2 the last 10 NCAA Tournament games and will have both the side and over/under winner at OffshoreInsiders.com
The Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels will hit the hardwood at Detroit's Ford Field on Monday night in the championship game of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 153. Kalin Lucas netted 21 points and dished out five assists on Saturday as Michigan State defeated Connecticut 82-73 in the Final Four. Michigan State won the game as a 4.5-point underdog, while the 155 points sailed OVER the posted total of 134.5. Raymar Morgan tossed in 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds in that win for the Spartans. North Carolina jumped out to a nine point lead at the half and ran to a 83-69 victory over Villanova in the Final Four. North Carolina easily covered the 7.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 160. Ty Lawson led the way with 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Tar Heels. Tyler Hansbrough added 15 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in that win. Team records: Michigan State: 31-6 SU, 21-13 ATS North Carolina: 33-4 SU, 17-19 ATS Michigan State most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 After playing Connecticut are 1-1 After a win are 9-1
North Carolina most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 After playing Villanova are 3-0 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Michigan State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing North Carolina Michigan State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing North Carolina North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games North Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Michigan State North Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Michigan State
The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers when they take their seats on Sunday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Clippers were defeated 120-104 by the Nuggets last time out, as 14.5-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 214.5. Zach Randolph collected a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers won their third straight by disposing of the Rockets 93-81 on Friday. The Lakers covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 174 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 196. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 20 points and seven assists, while Pau Gasol had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 18-58 SU, 29-47 ATS Los Angeles: 60-16 SU, 38-37-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 9-1 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing LA Lakers LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home Next up: LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Tuesday, April 7 LA Lakers at Sacramento, Tuesday, April 7
The fans at ARCO Arena will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings when they take their seats on Sunday. Oddsmakers currently have the Kings listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 246. Jamal Crawford dropped a team-high 39 points to help the Warriors defeat the Hornets 111-103 on Friday, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 214 points went UNDER the posted total of 217.5. Anthony Morrow had 24 points and Anthony Randolph had 20 points with15 rebounds for a double-double in the win. The Kings were dumped 139-111 by the Suns last time out, as 15-point underdogs. That game's 250 points made it OVER the posted total of 245. Francisco Garcia netted 29 points with four rebounds and five assists in a losing effort. Current streak: Golden State has won 2 straight games. Sacramento has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Golden State: 27-49 SU, 36-39-1 ATS Sacramento: 16-59 SU, 36-39 ATS Golden State most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 5-5 After a win are 4-6
Sacramento most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After playing Phoenix are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Golden State's last 10 games when playing on the road against Sacramento The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Golden State's last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Sacramento's last 10 games when playing at home against Golden State The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home Next up: Golden State home to Minnesota, Wednesday, April 8 Sacramento home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, April 7
The Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Izod Center. Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total is sitting at 196. The 76ers came back from a six-point deficit to defeat the Pistons 95-90 on Saturday. The 76ers managed to cover the 3.5-point spread, but the 185 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 185.5. Andre Iguodala poured in a game-high 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the way, and Andre Miller chipped in with 21 points in that win. Brook Lopez had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Nets' 103-94 loss to the Bulls last time out, as 8-point road underdogs. The game's 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 207.5. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 3 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 40-35 SU, 35-38-2 ATS New Jersey: 31-45 SU, 38-37-1 ATS Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Charlotte are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a win are 7-3
New Jersey most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games at home New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up: Philadelphia at Charlotte, Tuesday, April 7 New Jersey at Boston, Wednesday, April 8
The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Ford Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 2-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 213. The Pacers lost a hard-fought 126-121 game to the Spurs last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. The combined 247 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.5. Danny Granger tossed in a game-high 35 points to lead the Pacers. The Thunder were pounded 107-72 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 5-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 191. Kevin Durant had 13 points for the Thunder, and Jeff Green added 12 in a losing effort. Team records: Indiana: 32-44 SU, 38-35-3 ATS Oklahoma City: 21-54 SU, 42-32-1 ATS Indiana most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4
Oklahoma City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Antonio are 1-9 After playing Portland are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 10 of Indiana's last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 11 games Indiana is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 11 games when playing Indiana The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games Next up: Indiana home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 8 Oklahoma City home to San Antonio, Tuesday, April 7
The Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Hornets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at New Orleans Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 193. The Jazz fell 103-102 to the Timberwolves last time out, as 13-point favorites at home. That game's 205 points made it OVER the posted total of 202.5. Deron Williams poured in a game-high 34 points, and dished out 11 assists in a losing effort. The Hornets were defeated 111-103 by the Warriors last time out, as 5.5-point favorites. The 214 points went UNDER the posted total of 217.5. Chris Paul netted a game-high 43 points to go with four rebounds and nine assists. Current streak: Utah has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Utah: 46-30 SU, 37-39 ATS New Orleans: 47-28 SU, 32-41-2 ATS Utah most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Dallas are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5
New Orleans most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Golden State are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing New Orleans Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans's last 12 games New Orleans is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home New Orleans is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games Next up: Utah at Dallas, Wednesday, April 8 New Orleans at Miami, Tuesday, April 7
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves meet at Target Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. J.R. Smith dropped a game-high 34 points to help the Nuggets cruise to a 120-104 victory over the Clippers on Saturday. The Nuggets covered the 14.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 214.5. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points and five rebounds, while Chauncey Billups dished out nine assists in that win. The Timberwolves dominated the fourth quarter to come back and upset the Jazz 103-102 on Friday, as 13-point underdogs. The 205 points made it OVER the posted total of 202.5. Rodney Carney had 25 points and five rebounds for the Timberwolves, and Ryan Gomes also had 25 points in the win Current streak: Denver has won 6 straight games. Team records: Denver: 51-26 SU, 43-33-1 ATS Minnesota: 22-54 SU, 34-40-2 ATS Denver most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After a win are 9-1
Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Utah are 2-8 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Denver Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Minnesota's last 19 games Next up: Denver home to Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 8 Minnesota at LA Clippers, Tuesday, April 7
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