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Knicks-Hornets Odds Preview

The New York Knicks and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 12-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks were trounced 96-76 by the Rockets last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The combined 172 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 205.
Tim Thomas netted 18 points, and Nate Robinson had 17 in the loss.
The Hornets were all over the Clippers in a convincing 107-80 victory on Friday. The Hornets covered the 15.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 185.
Rasual Butler tossed in a game-high 27 points, and James Posey chipped in with 16 in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 13-22 SU, 18-17 ATS
New Orleans: 22-11 SU, 14-17-2 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Dallas are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York’s last 10 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games on the road
New York is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans’s last 10 games when playing at home against New York
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Washington, Wednesday, January 14
New Orleans at Dallas, Wednesday, January 14

 

Thunder-Nets Lines Preview

\ The Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Izod Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nets listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder outscored the Bulls 15-4 in OT to earn a 109-98 upset win on Saturday, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 205.5.
Kevin Durant went for a double-double, scoring 28 points and hauling down 12 boards for the Thunder.
The Nets were clipped 104-102 by the Bucks on Friday night, as 7-point road underdogs. The 206 points sailed OVER the posted total of 191.
Vince Carter just missed a triple-double in the loss, tossing in 23 points with nine rebounds and 14 assists.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 6-32 SU, 24-14 ATS
New Jersey: 18-19 SU, 21-16 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oklahoma City’s last 17 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Utah, Wednesday, January 14
New Jersey at Boston, Wednesday, January 14

 

Raptors-Celtics Lines Preview

The division rival Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Raptors lost to Boston 94-88 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188.5).
Andrea Bargnani led the Raptors with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Chris Bosh had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Ray Allen scored a season-high 36 points for Boston, while Rajon Rondo added 14 points and 11 assists in the win.
Team records:
Toronto: 16-22 SU, 15-22-1 ATS
Boston: 30-9 SU, 20-19 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games when playing Boston
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Chicago, Wednesday, January 14
Boston home to New Jersey, Wednesday, January 14

 

Bucks-Wizards Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bucks were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-104 last time out, as 2.5-point road underdogs. The 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.5.
Michael Redd went for a game-high 32 points for the Bucks, while Richard Jefferson had 29 in a losing effort.
The Wizards blew an early lead and fell 92-89 to the Bobcats as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. That game’s 181 points made it OVER the posted total of 180.5.
Andray Blatche tossed in 14 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 18-21 SU, 24-13-2 ATS
Washington: 7-29 SU, 15-21 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Miami, Wednesday, January 14
Washington at New York, Wednesday, January 14

 

Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers Tickets On Sale For Conference Championships

Looking for Arizona Cardinals tickets or Pittsburgh Steelers tickets? Not only will OffshoreInsiders.com have your winning picks against the spread for the Eagles-Cardinals and the Ravens-Steelers, we can get you there via our Guy Store.

Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants while the Pittsburgh Steelers manhandled the San Diego Chargers. Eli Manning sits home while Kevin Curtis advances and the odds have been set.

Whether it’s heading to the Bellagio buffet to sing the Eagles fight song or to Cardinals Stadium; Primanti Brothers or wherever, Lines-Maker.com and OffshoreInsiders.com  will update on everything football fans nees for the NFC Championship and AFC Championship.

 

AFC Championship: Ravens-Steelers Vegas Line Up

According to Mike Godsey, widely considered the top sports handicapper in the world, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be a 5.5 point favorite over the Baltimore Ravens with a total of 33.5 in the AFC Championship game.

Should the San Diego Chargers make a dramatic comeback, they will open as a 2.5 point favorite to Baltimore with a total of 39.

In the NFC Championship game, early money has come on the Eagles against the Cardinals. Philadelphia is a 3.5 point favorite at several top sportsbooks and is -3 with up to 30 cent juice at others.  

NFC Championship Eagles-Cardinals Vegas Odds Betting Line

The Vegas odds for the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals are up. Stevie Vincent of OffshoreInsiders.com reports that the road team Philadelphia is laying 3 -130 with a total of 39. Get the updated NFL betting odds and of course sports handicappers, get  NFL Game Odds,  NFL Halftime Lines, NFL Quarter Lines, NFL Fantasy Football Props, Sports Databases NFL Matchups, or the Statfox NFL Matchups, plus NFL Trends, NFL Game Previews

Golden Globes and NFL Playoff Odds

The NFL will finish its Divisional Playoffs on Sunday afternoon, with Philadelphia at the Giants, and San Diego at Pittsburgh. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup and the objective rundown of who is hot and who has the big plays.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Giants and Eagles split their season series, with both teams winning on the road. The Giants (12-4 straight-up, 12-4 against-the-spread during the regular season) won 36-31 in Philadelphia in Week 10. The Eagles (9-6-1 SU, 10-6 ATS) grabbed a 20-14 win in New York in Week 14. Donovan McNabb threw for 191 yards and one TD in that victory, while Eli Manning was held to just 123 yards passing with a single TD strike. For Sunday afternoon the oddsmakers have set the Giants as a 4-point home favorite, while the total for the contest is 40 points.

The Steelers beat the Chargers 11-10 in their infamous meeting in San Diego back in Week 11, with a late Pittsburgh touchdown overturned and costing the team the cover. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 308 yards in that win, and Jeff Reed booted three field goals. Philip Rivers had just 159 yards passing in the loss, and was picked off twice by the Steelers defense. Pittsburgh went 12-4 SU and 9-7 ATS on the year, while San Diego finished the regular season at 8-8 SU and 7-8-1 ATS. The Steelers are 6-point favorites Sunday, with the total at 37.5.

Other Notable Events

Top-ranked Pittsburgh got past Georgetown 70-54 in their last outing, and they’ll be looking to secure their spot atop the rankings for another week with a win over St. John’s on Sunday afternoon (12:00pm ET tipoff). The Panthers are 14-0 SU and 6-3 ATS on the season, while the Red Storm sit at 10-4 SU and 4-4-1 ATS.

The big college hoops matchup on Sunday, though, sees No. 3 North Carolina heading to Winston-Salem for a game against No. 4 Wake Forest (8:00pm ET). The Tar Heels are 14-1 SU and 7-7 ATS on the season, while the Demon Deacons have posted records of 13-0 SU and 5-4 ATS. The only other Top-10 team in action on Sunday is No. 10 UCLA, who will play at USC at 10:30pm ET.

The Rest of the Schedule

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-84 on Thursday to move to 24-11 SU and 17-17-1 ATS on the season, and they’ll return to action on Sunday night with a home game against the Orlando Magic. A dozen other teams will take the court around the NBA on Sunday, including the Celtics on the road in Toronto in a 12:30pm ET tipoff. Rounding out the slate: Philadelphia at Atlanta, Phoenix at the Clippers, Indiana at Golden State, and Dallas at Sacramento, while Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will host Dwyane Wade’s Heat.

Rounding out the week’s schedule, the NHL offers up three games on Sunday. That slate includes Nashville at Chicago in the second of back-to-back games between the teams. That contest will get underway at 7:00pm ET. The other two games on the NHL docket: St.  Louis at Edmonton, and New Jersey at Anaheim.

A Peek at the Future

The NFL’s conference championships are scheduled for 3:00pm ET (NFC) and 6:30pm ET (AFC) next Sunday, with Super Bowl XLIII set for 6:00pm ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 1 . . . the Celtics will play host to the Raptors in NBA action on Monday night, while Greg Oden and the Blazers will visit Chicago . . . the NHL’s All-Star Break will get underway on January 22.

Golden Globes Betting

Sharp money is on Ron Howard and Frost/Nixon to be the long shot winner in either the Best Director or Best Motion Picture Drama. His anti-George Bush rants certainly endeared himself to the Hollywood elite which generally rewards for such.

Currently Danny Boyle is the favorite for both categories with his flick Slumdog Millionaire according to the entertainment and political betting odds. It’s -175 to win Best Picture followed by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at +280 and Revolutionary Road at +375.

Chargers-Steelers, Giants-Eagles Vegas Odds and Spread Picks

The NFL playoffs resume today and OffshoreInsiders.com is the place to go for the Vegas odds and picks. The Philadelphia Eagles are at the NY Giants (NFL Tickets) and New York is -4 with a total of 37.5 according to the NFL betting odds.

The San Diego Chargers are at Pittsburgh. The Steelers are laying 6.5 with a total of 37. 5.

As far as injury updates, it appears that LaDainian Tomlinson will be limited for the Chargers if he plays at all. Scattered flurries are expected in Pittsburgh and the SoCal boys will deal with temperatures in the mid-20s. Winds will not be much of a factor.

In fact, similar conditions are expected in East Rutherford for the NFC game, though the temperature should eek above freezing.

As far as winning point spread picks, here is your objective rundown:

We start out with the power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine. So far, the MasterLockLine is 9-3 in the NFL playoffs and a stunning, shocking and mind-boggling 14-1 with football Staff Purchase plays.

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Yesterday Lindsey hits his sixth straight NFL Playoff Game of the Year on the Panthers. You know it’s legit because you got it right here. NFC Parlay of the Year Eagles-Giants total

Kongpop Sukhibomrong, head of the famed Pan-Asian Syndicate which dominated Asian and European soccer for years has now taken over the North American sports scene. Pop’s syndicate is the most requested source of winners in the history of the SuperLockLine and MasterLockLine.  Today get Steelers/Chargers total and in the NBA Heat/Lakers total

3-1 yesterday with Arizona State, BYU, and Utah State, Bill Tanner is the No. 1 college and NBA handicapper combined since 1995. He’s from the basketball crazed state of Indiana and his Platinum Plays in hoops hit around 62 percent.  He also hits above 60 percent in college football with “Plats”.   About a dozen years ago, he lapped dinosaur “Doc” as the top Big 10 handicapper in the land. Sunday NCAAB Platinum Plays on Iowa/Michigan, Penn State/Minnesota, and North Carolina/Wake Forest.

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It’s become too easy for forensic sports handicapping. The child’s play continues today. The Great One builds on his 6-1 record in the pro football postseason with the game side and O/U on the Eagles/Giants. He also has Level 5 best bets in both collegiate and professional hardwood. The pro game is a Perfect Plays, which means an angle that is a 100 percent angle with a minimum of 10 games. Click now to purchase

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North Carolina-Wake Forest Odds Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Joel Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Tyler Hansbrough scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds, as North Carolina slammed Charleston 108-70 on Wednesday night.
North Carolina covered as 27-point home favorites as the game played over the 171-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Wake Forest trailed after the half, but roared back with 48 second half points to lift them past BYU 94-87 on Saturday. Wake Forest won the game as a 3.5-point underdog, while the 181 points sailed OVER the posted total of 155.
Jeff Teague dropped a game-high 30 points with three rebounds and five assists to lead the way.
Current streak:
Wake Forest has won 13 straight games.
Team records:
North Carolina: 14-1 SU, 7-7
ATS
Wake Forest
: 13-0 SU, 5-4 ATS
North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Virginia are 8-2
After playing College of Charleston are 4-0
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
North Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Wake Forest
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Wake Forest
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest’s last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Wake Forest is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing North Carolina
Next up:
North Carolina at Virginia, Thursday, January 15
Wake Forest at Boston College, Wednesday, January 14