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Tennessee-Kentucky Lines Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rupp Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Wayne Chism led Tennessee with 19 points and eight boards in its 81-66 loss to Mississippi on Wednesday night.
Ole Miss cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the teams played under the 151-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Jodie Meeks paced Kentucky with 26 points in its 77-64 loss to Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.
Vanderbilt cashed as 2-point home underdogs as the teams played over the 135-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Tennessee: 16-9 SU, 12-11 ATS
Kentucky: 18-8 SU, 11-9-1 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Mississippi State are 4-6
After playing Mississippi are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing South Carolina are 8-2
After playing Vanderbilt are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Kentucky
Tennessee is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kentucky is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 6 games at home
Kentucky is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Kentucky is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Tennessee home to Mississippi State, Wednesday, February 25
Kentucky at South Carolina, Wednesday, February 25

 

Butler-Davidson Lines Preview

The Butler Bulldogs and the Davidson Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Belk Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Matt Howard went for 20 points and nine rebounds for Butler in its 63-60 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee cashed in as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 129.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Butler has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Butler: 22-4 SU, 13-10-1 ATS
Davidson: 22-5 SU, 12-12-1 ATS
Butler most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-2
Before playing Youngstown State are 5-5
After playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 8-2
After a loss are 9-1

Davidson most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing UNC Greensboro are 8-2
After playing The Citadel are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Butler is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Butler’s last 6 games
Butler is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Butler’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Davidson’s last 5 games
Davidson is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Davidson is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Davidson’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Butler home to Youngstown State, Thursday, February 26
Davidson home to UNC Greensboro, Wednesday, February 25

 

Northeastern-Wright State Odds Preview

The fans at Nutter Center will be treated to a game between the Northeastern Huskies and the Wright State Raiders when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Northeastern has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Northeastern: 16-10 SU, 13-11
ATS
Wright State
: 16-11 SU, 13-12 ATS
Northeastern most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Drexel are 8-2
After playing Georgia State are 4-3
After a loss are 6-4

Wright State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Illinois-Chicago are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northeastern’s last 7 games
Northeastern is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northeastern’s last 6 games on the road
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wright State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Wright State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Wright State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Northeastern at Drexel, Wednesday, February 25
Wright State home to Wisc-Milwaukee, Thursday, February 26

 

 

Thunder-Warriors Odds Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oracle Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder lost 140-118 to the Suns last time out, as 8-point road underdogs. The 258 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 230.5.
Kevin Durant tossed in 35 points with eight rebounds and five assists.
The Warriors were defeated 129-121 by the Lakers last time out, as 5-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 228.5.
Stephen Jackson had 24 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 13-42 SU, 33-22
ATS
Golden State
: 19-36 SU, 26-28-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After playing Phoenix are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State’s last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, February 24
Golden State at LA Clippers, Monday, February 23

 

Hornets-Jazz Lines Preview

The New Orleans Hornets and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 8-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Hornets were defeated 115-111 in overtime by the Lakers on Friday, as 8.5-point underdogs. The night’s combined 226 points sailed OVER the posted total of 207.5.
Rasual Butler picked up a team-high 31 points, while Chris Paul scored 21 points and dished out 16 assists in the loss.
The Jazz pulled off a stunning 90-85 victory over the Celtics on Thursday, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 175 points went UNDER the posted total of 201.
Deron Williams led the way with 18 points, three rebounds and 10 assists.
Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 32-21 SU, 23-28-2 ATS
Utah: 32-23 SU, 29-26 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 2-8
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
New Orleans at Sacramento, Monday, February 23
Utah home to Atlanta, Monday, February 23

 

Kings-Mavericks Lines Preview

The Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kevin Martin went for a game-high 33 points as the Kings downed the Grizzlies 115-106 on Friday, as 7-point underdogs. The 221 points sailed OVER the posted total of 208.
Beno Udrih added 18 points and dished out six assists for the Kings, and Jason Thompson chipped in with 17 points.
The Mavericks fell 93-86 to the Rockets last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 197.
Jose Juan Barea tossed in a game-high 26 points, four rebounds and five assists in the loss.
Team records:
Sacramento: 12-44 SU, 26-30 ATS
Dallas: 32-22 SU, 25-29 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing San Antonio are 6-4
After playing Houston are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento’s last 11 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento home to New Orleans, Monday, February 23
Dallas at San Antonio, Tuesday, February 24

 

Spurs-Wizards Odds Preview

The San Antonio Spurs and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Spurs were locked in a see-saw battle on Thursday and came out with an 83-79 victory over the Pistons. The Spurs won the game as a pick’em, and the game’s 162 points went UNDER the posted total of 180.5.
Tim Duncan led the Spurs with a double-double, tossing in 18 points and hauling down 18 boards.
The Wizards outscored the Nets in the first three quarters and closed out a 107-96 upset victory on Friday, as 7-point underdogs. The 203 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Antawn Jamison poured in a game-high 28 points and hauled down 12 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 36-17 SU, 26-25-2 ATS
Washington: 13-42 SU, 21-33-1 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Dallas are 8-2
After playing Detroit are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing New Jersey are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio’s last 10 games
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 10 games when playing San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio home to Dallas, Tuesday, February 24
Washington home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, February 25

 

76ers-Heat Lines Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The 76ers were torn down 101-89 by the Nuggets last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game’s 190 points went UNDER the posted total of 200.5.
Andre Miller netted 17 points for the 76ers, and Louis Williams added 15 in a losing effort.
The Heat were held off late in the game and fell 111-104 to the Timberwolves last time out, as 9.5-point favorites at home. That game’s 215 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195.
Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 37 points with four rebounds and 12 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 27-26 SU, 25-26-2 ATS
Miami: 28-25 SU, 25-27-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Denver are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Orlando are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Monday, February 23
Miami at Orlando, Sunday, February 22

 

GodsTips Game of the Year Headlines Great Saturday Sports Card

 

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: UConn takes on lowly South Florida, it’s Bracket Buster Saturday,  the Hornets meet the Jazz in Utah, and the Penguins take to the ice in Philadelphia. But the big story is the top college basketball service of all-time GodsTips has the College Basketball Game of the Year.

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The top NBA matchup on Saturday has New Orleans in Utah to take on the Jazz. Utah is coming off a big 90-85 win over the Celtics on Thursday, with Mehmet Okur picking up 19 points in the victory. The last time the Hornets and Jazz met on the court was back on January 7, with Utah rolling to an easy 116-90 victory.

There is one afternoon game on the NBA slate for Saturday, with Dwyane Wade and the Heat hosting the Sixers at 3:30pm ET. As well, San Antonio will take on the Wizards in Washington, with Sacramento at Dallas, and Oklahoma City at Golden State. The Warriors couldn’t hold off the Lakers in a 129-121 loss on Wednesday night; Stephen Jackson led Golden State with 24 points that game.

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The march toward Madness . . .

The top-ranked UConn Huskies will be coming off a rare loss when they host South Florida on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut was bounced 76-68 at home by Pittsburgh on Monday, which dropped them to 24-2 straight-up and 12-10 against-the-spread on the season. South Florida is coming off a 65-40 loss to Georgetown; the Bulls are struggling at 8-17 SU but 13-11 ATS so far this year.

No. 2 Oklahoma will play in Texas on Saturday night, with No. 3 North Carolina at Maryland, No. 4 Pittsburgh hosting DePaul, and No. 5 Memphis at UTEP. As well, it’ll be No. 7 Louisville at Cincinnati, and No. 10 Marquette at Georgetown. No. 21 Butler is also back in action on Saturday; they’ll play Davidson in a Bracketbuster contest at 12:00pm ET. Wildcats star Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a sprained ankle, and he missed Davidson’s loss to Citadel on Wednesday.

Some of the sportsbooks odds on big games today sees Tennessee and Kentucky with the Wildcats laying three at BetUs Sportsbook. Marquette is at Georgetown with the Hoyas laying 3.5. North Carolina travels to Maryland. Sports Betting Sportsbook has the Tar Heels as a 12.5 point road favorites. Oklahoma is at Texas and the Longhorns are laying a point. 

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Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Penguins and Flyers will meet in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon in one of 13 games on the National Hockey League schedule. Pittsburgh picked up a victory for new head coach Dan Bylsma on Thursday night, as Sergei Gonchar scored his first goal of the season in a 5-4 win over Montreal. The Flyers are coming off a 6-3 win over the Sabres on Thursday night, with Mike Richards scoring twice. Philadelphia goalie Martin Biron picked up his third straight victory.

There are three other NHL matinees on Saturday, with Chicago at Dallas, Phoenix at Los Angeles, and Ottawa at Montreal. That Sens/Habs matchup is part of the annual Hockey Day in Canada event up north, with Vancouver at Toronto and Calgary at Edmonton later in the day. Rounding out the Saturday slate: Atlanta at San Jose, Anaheim at Columbus, Boston at Florida, the Rangers at Buffalo, New Jersey at the Islanders, Detroit at Minnesota, and Nashville at St. Louis. The Blues beat the Predators by a score of 2-1 in Nashville on Thursday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

NASCAR hits the track for a tune-up race on Saturday, as the Nationwide Series stages the Stater Brothers 300 at Fontana‘s Auto Club Speedway. Tony Stewart won the first Nationwide Series event of the year last week, claiming the checkered flag in the Camping World 300 at Daytona. Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, and Greg Biffle rounded out the top five drivers in that race.

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