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Pacers-Cavaliers Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers were defeated 114-96 by the Celtics last time out, as 14.5-point road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 200.
Danny Granger had 20 points with five assists, while T.J. Ford added 15 in the loss.
The Cavaliers built up a 26 point halftime lead and cruised past the Knicks 118-82 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers covered the 15.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
LeBron James led the way with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists. Zydrunas Ilgauskas recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-11 SU, 9-8-1 ATS
Cleveland: 15-3 SU, 14-4 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana’s last 15 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Indiana home to Boston, Sunday, December 7
Cleveland at Charlotte, Saturday, December 6

 

Knicks-Hawks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Knicks were crushed 118-82 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 15.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
David Lee had 16 points with 16 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
Joe Johnson drained 26 points to lead the Hawks to a 105-95 victory over the Grizzlies last time out. The Hawks managed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Mike Bibby added 20 points with 10 assists for the Hawks, and Marvin Williams add 16 in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 8-10 SU, 8-10 ATS
Atlanta: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games on the road
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Detroit, Sunday, December 7
Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, December 6

 

Thunder-Magic Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 13-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder fell 103-97 to the Bobcats last time out, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Kevin Durant shot 9-for-12 from the field with 24 points in the loss.
The Magic dominated the entire night as they rolled past the Timberwolves 100-89 on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 9.5-point spread, but the 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 197.
Dwight Howard tossed in 23 points with 14 rebounds in a double-double for the Magic. Rashard Lewis also had 23 points and Hedo Turkoglu added 22 in the win.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-17 SU, 10-9 ATS
Orlando: 14-5 SU, 10-8-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 5-3
After a loss are 1-9

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma City at Miami, Saturday, December 6
Orlando at LA Clippers, Monday, December 8

 

Lakers-Wizards Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers rebounded from just their second loss with a 114-102 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday. The Lakers covered the 9-point spread, while the 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 201.
Kobe Bryant dropped 32 points with six rebounds and four assists in leading the way. Pau Gasol chipped in with 22 points in the win.
The Wizards fell 98-92 to the Trail Blazers last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The combined 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.5.
Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 22 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 15-2 SU, 11-6 ATS
Washington: 3-13 SU, 6-10 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
LA Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Washington’s last 24 games at home
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Milwaukee, Sunday, December 7
Washington at Chicago, Saturday, December 6

 

 

Thursday Sports Handicapper’s Sampler

Perhaps the biggest weekend for watching football of the year begins Thursday night. With the world’s top sports service GodsTips announcing Saturday will be the CFB Game of the Year (as easy as last year’s USC over Arizona State), what has already been windfall profits for the professional gambler is only about to get better.

In the sports betting capital of America, Philadelphia, football bettors are raving about their hot model Jade Vixen and their hotter handicapping service GodsTips.

GodsTips sweeps tonight with the Louisville/Rutgers plus Raiders/Chargers side. We also have in college basketball, the ESPNU Game of the Year. But you must get the weekend pass of at least four days. We have the 2008 College Football Game of the Year going Saturday, plus we are 26-12 with NFL Wise Guy plays, likely the 10th time in 11 years and 17th of 20 that we will hit at least 58 percent of NFL Wise Guys (4* during scorephone Cadillac Club days considered the equivalent).

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The Citadel-UNC Greensboro Preview

The fans at Fleming Gymnasium will be treated to a game between the The Citadel Bulldogs and the UNC Greensboro Spartans 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.
N.C. Greensboro lost to N.C. State 79-52 as an 18.5-point underdog on Sunday. There was no total posted for this game.
Kendall Toney led the Spartans with 16 points, while Damian Eargle had 10 points in the loss.
Current streak:
UNC Greensboro has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
The Citadel: 4-3 SU, 0-1-1 ATS
UNC Greensboro: 1-3 SU, 0-2 ATS
The Citadel most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-6
Before playing Elon are 3-5
After a win are 2-8

UNC Greensboro most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing College of Charleston are 6-4
After playing North Carolina State are 1-2
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The Citadel is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
The Citadel is 1-22 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The Citadel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UNC Greensboro
The Citadel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against The Citadel
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing The Citadel
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
The Citadel at Elon, Saturday, December 6
UNC Greensboro home to College of Charleston, Saturday, December 6

 

Louisville-Rutgers Preview

The fans at Rutgers Stadium will be treated to a game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Scarlet Knights listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Louisville quarterback Hunter Cantwell threw for 276 yards with a touchdown but also threw three interceptions in a 35-21 loss to West Virginia in Week 13.
The Cardinals did not cover the 7.5-point spread, while the final score played over the day’s posted total of 49.
Mike Teel threw for 359 yards and Rutgers became bowl eligible by beating Army 30-3 in Week 13.
The Scarlet Knights covered the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
Current streak:
Louisville has lost 4 straight games.
Rutgers has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Louisville: 5-6 SU, 4-6 ATS
Rutgers: 6-5 SU, 6-4 ATS
Louisville most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Rutgers most recently:
When playing in December are 1-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisville’s last 9 games on the road
Louisville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Louisville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

Spurs-Nuggets Preview

The San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tim Duncan led the way for San Antonio with 23 points and 13 rebounds in its 89-77 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as 4.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.
Chauncey Billups had 24 points and 14 assists, as the Nuggets pounded the Raptors 132-93 on Tuesday night.
Denver cashed as 6.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 206-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
San Antonio has lost 2 straight games.
Denver has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 9-8 SU, 8-9 ATS
Denver: 13-6 SU, 12-6-1 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Golden State are 10-0
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Denver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio’s last 13 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio’s last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Denver’s last 13 games when playing San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio home to Golden State, Saturday, December 6
Denver at Sacramento, Saturday, December 6

 

Suns-Mavericks Preview

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks 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 Suns lost 104-91 to the Hornets last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Amare Stoudemire tossed in a game-high 26 points in a losing effort.
Dirk Nowitzki dropped 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Mavericks over the Clippers 100-98 on Tuesday night.
Dallas failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 195-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 3 straight games.
Dallas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 11-8 SU, 8-11 ATS
Dallas: 9-8 SU, 8-9 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Dallas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’s last 7 games
Next up:
Phoenix home to Utah, Saturday, December 6
Dallas home to Atlanta, Saturday, December 6

 

Raiders-Chargers Preview

The Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 10-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Raiders lost to Kansas City 20-13 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Justin Fargas rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries for Oakland, while JaMarcus Russell threw for 132 yards with no touchdowns.
The Chargers defeated Atlanta 22-16 as a 5.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48).
Philip River threw for 149 yards with no touchdowns for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson was held to 24 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 3-9 SU, 5-7 ATS
San Diego: 4-8 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in December are 1-9
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing in December are 10-0
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the division are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 games when playing San Diego
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
San Diego is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 8 games
Next up:
Oakland home to New England, Sunday, December 14
San Diego at Kansas City, Sunday, December 14