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Kentucky-Tennessee Lines Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jodie Meeks scored 21 points and Kentucky’s defense suffocated Vanderbilt in a 70-60 victory in the Southeastern Conference opener for both schools on Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats covered the 8.5-point spread, while the final score played just UNDER the day’s posted total of 133.
Tyler Smith finished his afternoon with 24 points and 11 rebounds as Tennessee beat Georgia 86-77 on Saturday.
The Volunteers covered the 7.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 148
Team records:
Kentucky: 12-4 SU, 7-3-1 ATS
Tennessee: 10-4 SU, 8-4 ATS
Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Georgia are 6-4
After playing Vanderbilt are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing South Carolina are 8-2
After playing Georgia are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Kentucky is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Kentucky is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tennessee is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 7 games when playing at home against Kentucky
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing Kentucky
Next up:
Kentucky at Georgia, Sunday, January 18
Tennessee home to South Carolina, Saturday, January 17

 

Memphis-Tulsa Lines Preview

The Memphis Tigers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Reynolds Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Memphis got 15 points from three players, defeating UCF 73-66 at UCF Arena Saturday.
Memphis failed to cover as 12.5-point road favorites while the final score played under the 140.5-point total.
Tulsa trounced C-USA foe Charlotte 65-50 at Dale F. Halton Arena Saturday.
Tulsa covered as a 3-point road underdog while the final score played under the 134.5-point total.
Current streak:
Memphis has won 6 straight games.
Tulsa has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 12-3 SU, 8-6 ATS
Tulsa: 11-5 SU, 4-6 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing UAB are 10-0
After playing Central Florida are 3-0
After a win are 7-3

Tulsa most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Marshall are 2-3
After playing Charlotte are 2-0
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
Tulsa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa’s last 5 games when playing Memphis
Tulsa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Next up:
Memphis home to UAB, Saturday, January 17
Tulsa home to Marshall, Saturday, January 17

 

Indiana-Ohio State Lines Preview

The fans at Value City Arena will be treated to a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Nick Williams led Indiana with 12 points in a 76-45 loss to Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
The Hoosiers did not cover the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played just UNDER the day’s posted total of 123.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 5-10 SU, 5-7
ATS
Ohio State
: 11-3 SU, 5-5 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Penn State are 5-5
After playing Illinois are 8-2
After a loss are 2-8

Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 10-0
Before playing Michigan are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
Indiana is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Ohio State is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Ohio State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Ohio State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
Ohio State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Penn State, Saturday, January 17
Ohio State at Michigan, Saturday, January 17

 

Magic-Kings Odds Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at ARCO Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic defeated San Antonio 105-98 as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (187.5).
Jameer Nelson added 22 points for the Magic and Hedo Turkoglu netted 21 points in the win.
The Kings defeated Dallas 102-95 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (201.5).
Kevin Martin scored 21 points for Sacramento and Francisco Garcia added 17 points.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 30-8 SU, 25-12-1 ATS
Sacramento: 9-29 SU, 18-20 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Orlando is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Sacramento is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Sacramento’s last 13 games
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 6 games when playing Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at LA Lakers, Friday, January 16
Sacramento at Golden State, Wednesday, January 14

 

 

Hawks-Suns Lines Preview

The Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at US Airways Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Hawks lost to Philadelphia 109-94 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (197.5).
Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 25 points and nine assists and Mike Bibby had 22 points and eight assists in the loss.
The Suns defeated the Clippers 109-102 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (202).
Amar’e Stoudemire scored a game-high 26 points for Phoenix, while Jason Richardson and Grant Hill each netted 21 points in the win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 22-14 SU, 19-17 ATS
Phoenix: 21-13 SU, 13-21 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Clippers are 2-8
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Phoenix is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at LA Clippers, Wednesday, January 14
Phoenix at Denver, Thursday, January 15

 

 

Mavericks-Nuggets Lines Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mavericks lost to Sacramento 102-95 as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (201.5).
Jason Terry led the Mavericks with 33 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Nuggets were upset 93-90 by the Pistons on Friday, as 4.5-point favorites at home. That game’s 183 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 192.
Chauncey Billups netted a game-high 30 points with four rebounds and four assists.
Current streak:
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 22-15 SU, 15-22 ATS
Denver: 25-13 SU, 21-16-1 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Denver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas’s last 17 games
Dallas is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas’s last 18 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver’s last 9 games
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Dallas home to New Orleans, Wednesday, January 14
Denver home to Phoenix, Thursday, January 15

 

Lakers-Rockets Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Lakers defeated Miami 108-105 as an 11-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (203.5).
Andrew Bynum scored 24 points for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant added 19 points and seven assists in the win.
The Rockets dominated the third quarter as they roared past the Knicks 96-76 last time out. The Rockets covered the 6.5-point spread at home, while the combined 172 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 205.
Rafer Alston had 17 points with six rebounds and six assists. Luis Scola tossed in 18 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 30-6 SU, 16-20 ATS
Houston: 24-15 SU, 18-21 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 8-2
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing New York are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers at San Antonio, Wednesday, January 14
Houston home to Miami, Saturday, January 17

 

Heat-Timberwolves Lines Preview

The Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Target Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Heat lost to the Lakers 108-105 as an 11-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (203.5).
Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 27 points and nine assists, while Michael Beasley netted 23 points.
The Timberwolves came back in the fourth quarter and earned a 106-104 victory over the Bucks on Saturday. The Timberwolves failed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.5.
Sebastian Telfair dropped 17 points with three boards and 11 assists for the Timberwolves. Rodney Carney added a team-high 22 points in that win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 19-17 SU, 16-19-1 ATS
Minnesota: 11-25 SU, 17-18-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
Minnesota is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Miami at Milwaukee, Wednesday, January 14
Minnesota at Phoenix, Friday, January 16

 

Cavaliers-Grizzlies Odds Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at FedExForum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
LeBron James went for a game-high 38 points in leading the Cavaliers to a 98-81 victory over the Celtics on Friday. The Cavaliers covered the 4-point spread, while the game’s 179 points fell UNDER the posted total of 182.5.
James shot 13-for-25 from the field with seven rebounds and six assists. Anderson Varejao had 14 points and nine rebounds in that win.
The Grizzlies were tamed 103-82 by the Raptors last time out, as 6-point underdogs. That game’s 185 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 190.
Rudy Gay had 22 points with five rebounds in a losing effort for the Grizzlies.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 29-6 SU, 25-10 ATS
Memphis: 11-26 SU, 15-21-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago are 8-2
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 1-9
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Cleveland is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Chicago, Thursday, January 15
Memphis home to Utah, Friday, January 16

 

Bobcats-Pistons Odds Preview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bobcats got down early but came back to earn a hard-fought 92-89 victory over the Wizards last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The 181 points made it OVER the posted total of 180.5.
Raja Bell had 19 points, and Boris Diaw netted 18 points with three rebounds in that win.
The Pistons were defeated 99-82 by the Jazz last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The game’s 181 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5.
Rodney Stuckey had 19 points and four rebounds for the Pistons in the loss.
Team records:
Charlotte: 14-24 SU, 21-17 ATS
Detroit: 22-13 SU, 16-19 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 3-5
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Utah are 8-2
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Charlotte is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Portland, Saturday, January 17
Detroit at Indiana, Wednesday, January 14