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Thursday’s Bears-Saints Headline Great Betting Card

The Bears and Saints will both be looking to improve their playoff outlook on Thursday when they meet in New Orleans. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Bears enter the week a single game behind the Vikings in the NFC North division standings with a 7-6 record (6-6-1 against-the-spread). Chicago took a 20-3 lead into halftime against the Jaguars last week and cruised from there to a 23-10 victory. Kyle Orton went 20-of-34 for 219 yards passing that day with a pair of touchdown strikes and an INT, while Matt Forte ran for 69 yards on 21 carries.

The Saints find themselves in last place in the NFC South division right now despite a 7-6 mark (and a lucrative 9-4 record ATS). New Orleans kept themselves in the conference’s Wild Card picture with a 29-25 win over the Falcons last week. Drew Brees threw for 230 yards and two TDs in that victory, while Pierre Thomas rushed for the game-winning score during the fourth quarter.

Oddsmakers have Chicago set as a 3-point home favorite for Thursday night, with the game’s total at 45 points by BetUs Sportsbook . The Bears are 5-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season, while the Saints are sitting at 8-5 OU through their first 13 contests.

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Other Notable Events

The NBA’s top matchup on Thursday night takes place out west, as the Utah Jazz play host to the Portland Trail Blazers. Utah knocked off Minnesota 99-96 on the road last time out, and they beat Portland 103-96 when the teams last met on November 5. The Blazers were edged 109-108 at home by the Magic in their last contest, despite getting 30 points from Brandon Roy and 25 points and 13 boards from LaMarcus Aldridge. Greg Oden was held to two points in that defeat.

There are just two other games on the NBA’s schedule for Thursday night, as Boston hits the road to play Washington, and Dallas gets a visit from the Bobcats.

The Rest of the Schedule

The NHL offers up eight games on Thursday, including the San Jose Sharks at home against the Anaheim Ducks. Also on the slate: Tampa Bay at Montreal, Carolina at Philadelphia, Nashville at Columbus, the Islanders at Pittsburgh, Florida at Edmonton, Minnesota at Phoenix, and then St. Louis at Los Angeles.

Finally, a slow night in college basketball on Thursday sees only one ranked team in action, with No. 15 Villanova playing host to St. Joseph’s at The Pavilion.

News from the Wire

Niners running back Frank Gore (ankle) is expected to come down to a game-time decision this weekend . . . Bills quarterback Trent Edwards (groin) might have to give way to embattled J.P. Losman once again this week . . . Redskins running back Clinton Portis is expected to see a full workload this weekend despite a very public spat with head coach Jim Zorn over the last couple of days…C.C. Sabathia is a New York Yankee, what a shock. A.J. Burnett is next…Jason Richardson, Raja Bell, and Boris Diaw headline a major trade between the Suns and Bobcats…Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar De la Hoya was a huge success selling 1.25 million PPVs…Petty Enterprises releases Bobby LaBonte and is seeking a merger…Corey Pavin is the 2010 Ryder Cup captain for the United States…Tim Tebow, Colton McCoy, and Sam Bradford headline the Heisman Trophy finalists. Graham Harrell was a noticeable name not among the hopefuls announced yesterday.

A Peek at the Future

Friday’s NBA slate features notable matchups Philadelphia at Cleveland, New Orleans at Boston, and Orlando at Phoenix . . . the Rangers and Devils will renew their on-ice rivalry with a game in New Jersey on Friday night, while Ottawa and Washington meet in a capital clash . . . Maryland hosts Delaware State in college hoops on Friday night, while Iowa will take on rival Iowa State.

Fairfield-Fordham Preview

The Fairfield Stags and the Fordham Rams will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rose Hill Gym.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Fairfield has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Fairfield: 6-3 SU, 2-4 ATS
Fordham: 1-6 SU, 0-6 ATS
Fairfield most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Drexel are 1-0
After playing Iona are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Fordham most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
After playing Lafayette are 1-1
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Fairfield is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Fairfield is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fordham
Fairfield is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fordham
Fordham is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fairfield
Fordham is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fairfield
Fordham is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Fordham is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Fairfield home to Drexel, Sunday, December 14
Fordham home to New Hampshire, Tuesday, December 23

 

Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 3-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Roy poured in 30 points and grabbed nine boards for Portland in its 109-108 loss to Orlando on Tuesday night.
Orlando upset Portland as 5.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 187-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Ronnie Brewer scored 25 points to lead the Jazz past the Timberwolves 99-96 on Tuesday night.
Utah couldn’t cover as 4-point road favorites as the game played under the 197-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Portland: 15-8 SU, 11-12 ATS
Utah: 14-9 SU, 12-11 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

Utah most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland’s last 10 games
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah’s last 6 games
Utah is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Utah is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Portland
Next up:
Portland home to LA Clippers, Friday, December 12
Utah home to Orlando, Saturday, December 13

 

Bobcats-Mavericks Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday 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.
The Bobcats got behind early and could not recover in their 105-89 loss to the Hornets last time out, as 15-point road underdogs. That game’s 194 points made it OVER the posted total of 185.
D.J. Augustin scored a game-high 28 points in the loss.
Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 35 points and 10 boards in its 133-126 double overtime loss to San Antonio on Tuesday night.
San Antonio won as 1.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 190-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-15 SU, 12-10 ATS
Dallas: 11-9 SU, 9-11 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 4-5
After a loss are 4-6

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte’s last 9 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Dallas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Charlotte home to Detroit, Saturday, December 13
Dallas home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, December 13

 

Celtics-Wizards Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 10-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics defeated Indiana 122-117 in overtime as an 8-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (199).
Ray Allen scored a game-high 35 points for Boston, while Kevin Garnett added 17 points and 20 rebounds in the win.
Caron Butler dropped 33 points and dished out six assists to lead the Wizards over the Pistons 107-94 on Tuesday night.
Washington cashed as 4.5-point home underdogs as the game played over the 195-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Boston has won 12 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 20-2 SU, 12-10 ATS
Washington: 4-15 SU, 9-10 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 6-4
After a win are 10-0

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to New Orleans, Friday, December 12
Washington at Philadelphia, Saturday, December 13

 

Saints-Bears Preview

The fans at Soldier Field will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 3-point favorites versus the Saints, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Saints defeated Atlanta 29-25 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (51.5).
Pierre Thomas rushed for 102 yards and a touchdowns and he also caught a TD pass for New Orleans, while Drew Brees passed for 230 yards with two touchdowns
The Bears defeated Jacksonville 23-10 as a 6.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40).
Kyle Orton passed for 219 yards with a pair of touchdown passes and an interception for Chicago, while Greg Olsen caught three passes for 52 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Team records:
New Orleans: 7-6 SU, 9-4 ATS
Chicago: 7-6 SU, 6-6-1 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 3-6

Chicago most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Orleans’s last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Next up:
New Orleans at Detroit, Sunday, December 21
Chicago home to Green Bay, Monday, December 22

 

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Pacers-Raptors Preview

The fans at Air Canada Centre will be treated to a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers lost to Boston 122-117 in overtime as an 8-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (199).
Marquis Daniels led the Pacers with 26 points and Danny Granger had 20 points in the loss.
Reserve Joey Graham led Toronto with 17 points in its 114-94 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland covered as 11-point home favorites as the game played over the 192-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 3 straight games.
Toronto has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-13 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
Toronto: 8-12 SU, 7-13 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games at home
Toronto is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Indiana
Next up:
Indiana at Detroit, Friday, December 12
Toronto at New Jersey, Friday, December 12
 
 

Boise State-BYU Preview

The Boise State Broncos and the BYU Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Marriott Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Boise State held homecourt with a 85-76 win over Colorado State at Taco Bell Arena Saturday night.
Boise State covered as a 1.5-point home favorite. The final score played over the 149-point total.
BYU dug in and came away with a 68-63 win over Utah State last time out. BYU failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, and the 131 points went UNDER the posted total of 139.
Current streak:
Boise State has won 5 straight games.
BYU has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Boise State: 6-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
BYU: 8-0 SU, 5-3 ATS
Boise State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing San Francisco are 2-2
After playing Colorado State are 0-1
After a win are 7-3

BYU most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Portland are 1-1
After playing Utah State are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Boise State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boise State’s last 6 games on the road
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boise State
BYU is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boise State
Next up:
Boise State home to San Francisco, Saturday, December 13
BYU home to Portland, Saturday, December 13
 

New Mexico-San Diego Preview

The New Mexico Lobos and the San Diego Toreros will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
New Mexico rallied for 35 points in the second half to come away with a 60-58 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday. New Mexico failed to cover the 8-point spread set by oddsmakers, while the 118 points went UNDER the posted total of 137.
Tony Danridge shot 5-for-11 from the field with 19 points for New Mexico. Chad Toppert and Dairese Gary had 13 points apiece in the win.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Mexico: 4-4 SU, 1-6 ATS
San Diego: 4-5 SU, 3-4 ATS
New Mexico most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Mississippi are 3-0
After a win are 5-5

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
After playing San Jose State are 2-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Mexico’s last 13 games on the road
New Mexico is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New Mexico is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Diego is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
New Mexico home to Mississippi, Saturday, December 13
San Diego at Oregon, Saturday, December 13