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Bracket Buster Betting Highlights Betting Weekend

February 20, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Chris Paul and the Hornets take on Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, the Mavs battle the Rockets, and the Ducks travel up to Detroit.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The Hornets will be in Los Angeles to meet the Lakers in the top NBA matchup on a busy Friday slate for the league that features 11 games. The Hornets dealt center Tyson Chandler to the Thunder on Tuesday afternoon in exchange for forwards Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox, then beat Oklahoma City 100-98 that night. However, Chandler failed a physical on Wednesday and the trade was reversed.

The struggling Thunder will be in Phoenix to play the Suns on Friday; Alvin Gentry guided his team to a 140-100 spanking of the Clippers in his debut as the Suns’ interim head coach on Tuesday night. As well, it’ll be Orlando at Charlotte, Toronto at New York, Sacramento at Memphis, Washington at New Jersey, Indiana at Minnesota, Denver at Chicago, and Atlanta at Portland, while LeBron James and his Cavaliers will hit the road for a game in Milwaukee vs. the Bucks.

Finally, the Mavericks will meet the Rockets in Houston in a big Western clash on Friday. The Rockets knocked off New Jersey 114-88 on Tuesday night thanks to 20 points and 12 boards from Yao Ming. However, Houston swingman Tracy McGrady is expected to miss the rest of the year thanks to a chronic knee injury.

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The march toward Madness . . .

None of the big conferences are in action on the college hoops schedule on Friday night; smaller matchups of note include Illinois State at Niagara, and VCU at Nevada. As well, Ivy League leaders Cornell will be on the road to take on Yale; the Big Red sit at 17-7 SU and 11-7 ATS through 24 games on the season.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The National Hockey League offers up just three games on Friday night, including Anaheim on the road in Detroit. Those two teams last met January 14 in Southern California, with the Wings winning 4-3. Niklas Kronwall had a pair of assists for Detroit in that game, while Ryan Getzlaf had three points for Anaheim. Also on the NHL schedule: Tampa Bay at Carolina, and Colorado at Washington.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Sprint Cup Series will run its second race of the season, the Auto Club 500, this weekend, with Jimmie Johnson looking to pick up a Top-10 result after a disappointing finish in last week’s Daytona 500 (31^st place). The defending Cup champion, though, is still pegged as the big 3/1 favorite to take the series title again this year, with Kyle Busch the closest to him on the Vegas list at 4/1 odds.

Carl Edwards is listed at 5/1 odds to win the 2009 Sprint Cup Championship on the Vegas lines, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at 8/1, Denny Hamlin at 10/1, and each of Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, and Matt Kenseth at 12/1. Rookie driver Joey Logano finished dead last in the Daytona 500, and he’s at 75/1 odds to get the Cup win.

Sports Headlines

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs are making the biggest rises in the odds to win the World Series…Tiger Woods will return from ACL surgery at next week’s World Golf Championships….Reports are that Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett is heading back to Boston for an MRI.

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Hornets-Lakers Lines Preview

February 20, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Chris Paul netted 36 points and dished out 10 assists, as the Hornets ran past the Magic 117-85 on Wednesday. The Hornets covered the 1.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189.

Rasual Butler collected 15 points with eight assists, and David West added 14 points in that win.

The Lakers were embroiled in a tight game on Wednesday, but managed to pull out a 129-121 win over the Warriors. The Lakers covered the 5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 228.5.

Pau Gasol netted 24 points and hauled down seven rebounds for the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant added 28 points in that win.

Current streak:
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 32-20 SU, 22-28-2 ATS
Los Angeles: 44-10 SU, 28-25-1 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Utah are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Golden State are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 9 games
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
LA Lakers are 22-3 SU in their last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing New Orleans

Next up:
New Orleans at Utah, Saturday, February 21
LA Lakers at Minnesota, Sunday, February 22

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Dallas-Houston Lines Preview

February 20, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Mavericks poured in 40 points in the third quarter and earned a 113-98 win over the Nets on Wednesday. The Mavericks covered the 8-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 199.5.

Jason Kidd shot 7-for-10 from the field with 23 points and 10 assists. Josh Howard netted a game-high 24 points to with 10 rebounds in a double-double.

Yao Ming scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, as the Rockets pounded the Nets 114-88 on Tuesday night.

Houston cashed as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 194-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 32-21 SU, 25-28 ATS
Houston: 33-21 SU, 24-29-1 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 5-3
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Dallas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Dallas home to Sacramento, Saturday, February 21
Houston home to Charlotte, Sunday, February 22

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Rutgers-Villanova Odds Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Villanova Pavilion.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 18-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Providence jumped out to a big lead and then held on for a 78-68 win over Rutgers on Saturday night.

The Friars failed to cover the 11.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (143.5).

Villanova was knocked off by West Virginia 93-72 at WVU Coliseum Friday.

WVU covered as -4.5-point home favorites while the final score played over the 139.5-point total.

Current streak:
Rutgers has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Rutgers: 10-15 SU, 11-8 ATS
Villanova: 20-5 SU, 13-8 ATS

Rutgers most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-4
Before playing West Virginia are 4-6
After playing Providence are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9

Villanova most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Syracuse are 8-2
After playing West Virginia are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rutgers’s last 5 games when playing Villanova
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rutgers’s last 6 games
Rutgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Villanova is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova’s last 5 games when playing Rutgers
Villanova is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Next up:
Rutgers home to West Virginia, Sunday, February 22
Villanova at Syracuse, Sunday, February 22

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Wisconsin-Indiana Odds Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Indiana Hoosiers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.

Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Hoosiers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Marcus Landry led the way with 17 points as Wisconsin rolled to a 55-50 win over Ohio State on Saturday night.

The Badgers failed to cover the 6-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (125.5).

Indiana lost to Illinois 65-52 as a 10.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (124).

Matt Roth led the Hoosiers with 13 points, while Verdell Jones III and Malik Story each had nine points.

Current streak:
Wisconsin has won 4 straight games.
Indiana has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Wisconsin: 16-9 SU, 10-12-1 ATS
Indiana: 6-18 SU, 9-12 ATS

Wisconsin most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Michigan State are 9-1
After playing Ohio State are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Purdue are 10-0
After playing Illinois are 7-3
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin’s last 6 games when playing Indiana
Wisconsin is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Indiana is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Wisconsin
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
Indiana is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Wisconsin

Next up:
Wisconsin at Michigan State, Sunday, February 22
Indiana at Purdue, Saturday, February 21

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Xavier-Charlotte Odds Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The Xavier Musketeers and the Charlotte 49ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Dale F. Halton Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Musketeers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Xavier marched to a convincing 88-53 victory over Fordham on Saturday. Xavier covered the 28-point spread, while the game’s 141 points fell UNDER the posted total of 141.5.

Derrick Brown collected 12 points, three rebounds and four assists, and Brad Redford had a team-high 15 points.

Team records:
Xavier: 21-4 SU, 12-9-2 ATS
Charlotte: 9-15 SU, 7-14-1 ATS

Xavier most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing George Washington are 5-5
After playing Fordham are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Richmond are 1-7
After playing George Washington are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Xavier is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Xavier is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Xavier is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Xavier
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Xavier

Next up:
Xavier home to George Washington, Sunday, February 22
Charlotte at Richmond, Saturday, February 21

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Duke-St. John’s Lines Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The Duke Blue Devils and the St. John’s Red Storm will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Carnesecca Arena.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Duke lost to Boston College 80-74 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (146).

Kyle Singler led the Blue Devils with 25 points and Gerald Henderson scored 20 points in the loss.

Marquette built up a big lead and then cruised to a 73-59 win over St. John’s on Saturday night.

The Golden Eagles couldn’t pay off by covering the 16-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (143).

Current streak:
Duke has lost 2 straight games.
St. John’s has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Duke: 20-5 SU, 11-12-1 ATS
St. John’s: 12-13 SU, 8-11-1 ATS

Duke most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 10-0
Before playing Wake Forest are 8-2
After playing Boston College are 6-1
After a loss are 7-3

St. John’s most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-3
Before playing Seton Hall are 3-7
After playing Marquette are 0-3
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. John’s
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke’s last 7 games when playing St. John’s
Duke is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. John’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. John’s last 7 games when playing Duke
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. John’s last 7 games
St. John’s is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

Next up:
Duke home to Wake Forest, Sunday, February 22
St. John’s home to Seton Hall, Sunday, February 22

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Thursday Sports Roundup and Headlines

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Spurs hit the floor in Detroit, the Celtics return to action against the Jazz, and Lefty tees it up at the Northern Trust Open.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA’s Thursday doubleheader this week tips off with San Antonio at Detroit at 8:00pm ET. The Spurs (35-17 straight-up, 25-25-2 against-the-spread) were upset 112-107 by the Knicks on Tuesday, with Manu Ginobili sitting out to rest a sore ankle. The Pistons (27-25 SU, 20-32 ATS) were bounced 92-86 by the Bucks on Tuesday; Antonio McDyess scored 24 points for Detroit in that defeat.

The late game then has Boston at Utah at 10:30pm ET. The Celtics (44-11 SU, 31-24 ATS) haven’t played since before the All-Star break; their last contest was a 99-92 win over Dallas back on February 12. The Jazz (31-23 SU, 28-26 ATS) were in action on Tuesday night, as they rolled to a 117-99 win over Memphis. Utah’s Andrei Kirilenko returned from an ankle injury with 14 points in the victory.

Vegas Odds on Academy Awards

The 2009 Oscars will be awarded Sunday, but the Oscars betting line says the suspense is minimal. Mickey Rourke for Best Actor, Danny Boyle for Best Director, Heath Ledger for Best Supporting Actor, Kate Winslet for Best Actress, and Slumdog Millionaire for Best Picture are among the virtual locks according to sportsbooks.

The march toward Madness . . .

The top college hoops matchup on Thursday night has No. 22 Washington playing on the road against No. 20 UCLA. The Huskies pounded Oregon 103-84 last time out and now sit at 19-6 SU and 15-8 ATS on the season. The Bruins got 26 points from Darren Collison in their 84-72 loss to Arizona in their most recent outing. UCLA’s marks fell to 19-6 SU and 12-12 ATS on the year with that defeat.

No. 9 Duke will be at Madison Square Garden to take on St. John’s on Thursday night; the Blue Devils fell 80-74 to Boston College on Sunday. As well, it’ll be No. 16 Xavier at Charlotte, Loyola Marymount at No. 17 Gonzaga, and Rutgers at No. 12 Villanova. The Wildcats remain a profitable pick at 13-8 ATS this season.

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Sports Headlines

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Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are a dozen games on the NHL’s schedule on Thursday night, including the Blackhawks on the road in Florida. Chicago picked up a 5-3 win in Tampa Bay on Tuesday night, with Jonathan Toews scoring twice and Patrick Kane adding a goal and two assists. The Panthers are coming off a 4-0 blanking of the Devils on Tuesday, with Tomas Vokoun stopping all 36 shots in the shutout win.

The Canadiens will take on the Pens in Pittsburgh on Thursday, with Alexei Kovalev not making the trip at the request of team management. As well, it’ll be Carolina at the Islanders, New Jersey at Tampa Bay, Vancouver at Ottawa, Buffalo at Philadelphia, Columbus at Toronto, St. Louis at Nashville, Calgary at Minnesota, Edmonton at Dallas, Atlanta at Phoenix, and Los Angeles at San Jose.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The PGA Tour will tee off in Pacific Palisades, California on Thursday in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club. Defending tournament champion Phil Mickelson is the 8/1 favorite to get on track this weekend and pick up the trophy, with Padraig Harrington at 10/1 odds to grab the win, and Ernie Els listed at 12/1 odds. Geoff Ogilvy, Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, and Mike Weir all sit at 15/1 on the Vegas chart; Weir finished second last week at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Celtics-Jazz Odds Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics outscored the Mavericks by 13 points in the fourth quarter and earned a 99-92 victory last time out. The Celtics covered the 3.5-point spread, but the 191 points went UNDER the posted total of 194.
Paul Pierce led the way with a team-high 31 points, while Rajon Rondo added 19 points with 15 rebounds and 14 assists for a triple-double in the win.
C.J. Miles scored 24 points, as the Jazz rolled past the Grizzlies 117-99 on Tuesday night.
Utah won as 12-point home favorites as the teams played over the 198-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 44-11 SU, 31-24 ATS
Utah: 31-23 SU, 28-26 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Utah most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 9-1
After playing Memphis are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against 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 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Boston at Phoenix, Sunday, February 22
Utah home to New Orleans, Saturday, February 21

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Spurs-Pistons Lines Preview

February 19, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Tim Duncan led the way for San Antonio with 26 points and 15 boards in its 112-107 overtime loss to New York on Tuesday night.
New York won as 5.5-point home underdogs as the game played over the 210-point total set by sportsbooks.
Antonio McDyess went for 24 points and 14 rebounds for Detroit in its 92-86 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 6.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 197-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
San Antonio has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 35-17 SU, 25-25-2 ATS
Detroit: 27-25 SU, 20-32 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing New York are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Detroit
San Antonio is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio at Washington, Saturday, February 21
Detroit at Cleveland, Sunday, February 22

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