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NBA Betting: Bulls vs Jazz

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The Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Luol Deng dropped 25 points for Chicago in its 122-98 loss to Portland on Monday night.
Portland covered as 8-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 182.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
Carlos Boozer dropped 26 points and grabbed seven boards for Utah in its 104-94 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma City cashed as 8-point road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 197-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 6-7 SU, 4-9 ATS
Utah: 7-7 SU, 6-8 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Portland are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games on the road
Utah is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 7 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Milwaukee, Monday, November 30
Utah home to Portland, Saturday, November 28

 

NBA Odds: Magic vs Hawks

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The Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jason Williams had 25 points and eight assists for Orlando in its 99-98 loss to Miami on Wednesday night.
Miami cashed as 9.5-point road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 192.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
The Hawks were upset 96-88 by the Hornets last time out as a 4.5-point road favorite. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 203.5.
Jamal Crawford tossed in 20 points in the loss for the Hawks.
Team records:
Orlando: 11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS
Atlanta: 11-3 SU, 11-3 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Orlando at Milwaukee, Saturday, November 28
Atlanta at Philadelphia, Friday, November 27

 

NCAA Football Odds: Texas vs Texas A&M

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The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Kyle Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 21-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
Colt McCoy threw four TD passes as Texas ran over Kansas 51-20 in Week 12. Texas covered the 27-point spread, and the 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 57.
McCoy completed 32-of-41 for 396 yards for Texas, and James Kirkendoll had two catches in the win.
Texas A&M rocked Baylor 38-3 at Kyle Field in Week 12.
Texas A&M covered as a 5.5-point home favorite while the final score played UNDER the 61-point total.
Current streak:
Texas has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 11-0 SU, 5-5-1 ATS
Texas A&M: 6-5 SU, 5-5-1 ATS
Texas most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 10-0

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M’s last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas A&M is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Texas
Texas A&M is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
Next up:
Texas at Nebraska, Saturday, December 5

 

NFL Handicapping: Giants vs Broncos

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The New York Giants and the Denver Broncos will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 7-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Giants defeated Atlanta 34-31 in overtime as a 7-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Eli Manning passed for 384 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for the Giants, while Mario Manningham caught six passes for 126 yards.
The Broncos lost to San Diego 32-3 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Kyle Orton passed for 171 yards with an interception for Denver and Knowshon Moreno rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 6-4 SU, 4-5-1 ATS
Denver: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Denver most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games on the road
NY Giants are 19-5 SU in their last 24 games on the road
NY Giants are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing NY Giants
Denver is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Giants
Next up:
NY Giants home to Dallas, Sunday, December 6
Denver at Kansas City, Sunday, December 6

 

NFL Betting: Raiders vs Cowboys

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The Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Cowboys Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 14-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Raiders defeated Cincinnati 20-17 as an 8.5-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Bruce Gradkowski passed for 183 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Oakland, while Zach Miller caught five passes for 65 yards with a touchdown.
The Cowboys defeated Washington 7-6 as a 10.5-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Tony Romo passed for 158 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Dallas and Marion Barber rushed for 99 yards on 20 carries.
Team records:
Oakland: 3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS
Dallas: 7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Dallas most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 9 games
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Oakland at Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 6
Dallas at NY Giants, Sunday, December 6

 

NFL Odds: Packers vs Lions

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The division rival Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 47½.
The Packers lost to San Francisco 30-24 as a 6-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42).
Aaron Rodgers passed for 344 yards with pair of touchdowns for Green Bay and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yard with a touchdown on 21 carries.
The Lions edged Cleveland 38-37 as a 3-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Matt Stafford passed for 422 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions for Detroit, while Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Green Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Green Bay: 6-4 SU, 5-4-1 ATS
Detroit: 2-8 SU, 2-7-1 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing in November are 1-9
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing within the division are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Green Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Next up:
Green Bay home to Baltimore, Monday, December 7
Detroit at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 6

 

 

Free Wednesday Basketball Pick

Knicks got the job done here on Monday as a free picks from Matt Rivers. He is among the sports handicappers who have a large Thanksgiving betting weekend in store.
 
For Tuesday take the points with Chaminade at BetUs Sportsbook.
 
Do note that this is a
2:00 PM eastern start.
 
Of course the Colorado Buffaloes are the far superior team when compared with Division 2 Chaminade but what a spot here for the home boys.
 
The Buffs just played two extremely competitive contests blowing the double digit halftime lead against Gonzaga on Sunday and then falling in overtime yesterday to Arizona. The boys from Boulder probably should have won, or at least could have won, both of those games and been in the Maui finals but with a little bad luck it turns out that they are in the lowest game today playing lowly Chaminade. Can you say letdown?
 
I mean, come on, playing for a third straight day is difficult enough if you take away the extra session and the heart breaking pair of losses. Meanwhile Chaminade is once again playing with house money and has absolutely nothing to lose but come out loose and just play some hoops.
 
Of course Corey Higgins will score some points and be unstoppable at times but that should not be enough in the end because of this situation.
 
The Silverswords did shock Ralph Sampson and Virginia about 25 years ago but that was then and this is now. Chaminade is 6-60 in this tournament throughout the years and loss number 61 is probably on the agenda today but I do see them being able to compete a bit and cover the number.
 
After two tough tough defeats the Buffs are more than ready to go home and should put in a very pedestrian performance as they get out of dodge with a very unimpressive lone victory here.

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NBA Odds – Struggling Pistons Prepare To Host Streaking Cavs

NFL betting players dreaming about LeBron James in a Browns uniform? It won’t happen anytime soon as James is busy trying to lead the Cavaliers to an NBA title. Cleveland will head to Detroit on Wednesday to face a troubled Pistons team, and the Cavs will be going for eight wins in a row over their Eastern Conference rivals.

Cavaliers vs Pistons betting – Wednesday, November 25, 8:00 PM ET

The Cavaliers are 8-2 so far in the month of November, and they’ve been missing Shaquille O’Neal for the last five games due to a shoulder injury. The defense, which is a major factor in their online betting chances, is coming along, although they’ve given up 100 points or more in four of their last six games. LeBron James had 25.8 points. 6.8 boards and 6.5 assists in four games against the Pistons last year, while Mo Williams was next with 17.3 points.

The Pistons’ NBA odds are falling due to a five-game losing streak, failing to break 100 points over that time. They’re sorely missing the veteran leadership of Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince, who really hasn’t been the same since he started going head-to-head with James over the last couple of seasons. Detroit is 25th in the league in points scored, and no matter how good their defense is, their NBA odds won’t rise until they can start filling the basket. Their four top scorers against the Cavs last year, Allen Iverson, Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Prince, won’t be playing in this game (Iverson and Wallace aren’t even in Detroit anymore).

NBA odds should favor the Cavaliers on the road, as they’ve won seven in a row over the Pistons and three straight in the Motor City. The Pistons don’t have anyone who can contain James, who has scored 30 or more in seven of his last eight games, and he loves playing against Detroit. Meanwhile, the Pistons will continue to struggle to score points against a Cleveland defense that is starting to get it together. The Cavaliers are a safe sports betting choice on Wednesday night.

Bet on sports: Cleveland

 

Tuesday Sports Picks

There is certainly no shortage of winning college spread picks in football or winners against the college basketball betting odds. Sensational handicapper Matt Rivers has a free sports pick for Tuesday and it is to take the Knicks plus the points. Bodog has the Lakers -13 at home to New York.
 
This is such the perfect perfect spot for the Knicks. Everybody on the planet would say how this has all of the makings of a 30 point blowout and I guess it always could. But it is such like the New Yorkers to waltz into Staples and actually compete for 48 minutes against Kobe and the Lakers.
 
We saw this same scenario a year ago as the Knicks were pretty terrible fairly early on in the season only to go out West and look like a world champion. The season is lost already for Mike D’Antoni’s club but as we knew from the start it’s all about the upcoming off-season and push for LeBron and the other free agents.
 
The Lakers have been looking great as they just dismantled an improving Oklahoma City squad and have been winning a ton as they usually do. Pau Gasol is back in the mix for the champs and all in all Phil Jackson’s squad may once again be the best team in the entire NBA. But there is something about this dreadfully underachieving New York squad that every now and then rises up when least expected, just like today.
 
There is some talent on the Knicks with Lee and Robinson and Gallinari and Hughes and Chandler and a few others. The problem is more of the culture and attitude than anything else. But that should not be a problem here against the champs on the road getting such an exorbitant price back.
 
If there is ever a game that you will see the Knicks step up and play in this is that spot. Even if I am wrong the number is so big that all sorts of backdoor possibiliities are always out there.

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