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The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets upset the Lakers 99-87 as an 8-point underdog in Game 4 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (197.5).
Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 30 points and nine rebounds, while Kobe Bryant scored 15 points on 7-of-17 shooting.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing LA Lakers Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road LA Lakers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston LA Lakers are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Houston Next up:
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Magic-Celtics Lines Preview
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The fans at TD Banknorth Garden will be treated to a game between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics when they take their seats on Tuesday for the fifth game of this second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics defeated Orlando 95-94 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday night behind
The Celtics were a 5.5-point road underdog in the game. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (194.5).
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Orlando’s last 17 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Orlando’s last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston’s last 11 games at home Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home Boston is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Orlando Boston is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Orlando Next up:
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NBA Odds – Tuesday Basketball Betting Picks
Hmph. The NBA odds continue to surprise, at least in two of the second-round basketball betting matchups. The Celtics were left for dead after their grueling first-round matchup but have shown surprising life. Meanwhile, sportsbook players can only scratch their heads at what’s going on in the Rockets vs Lakers odds.
Magic vs Celtics odds: Game 5 Tuesday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Basketball betting spread: Celtics -2
Magic odds supporters were clicking their heels after Orlando stole Game 1 in Boston, seemingly setting up for a dominant series win. However, after Glen “Big Baby” Davis’ drained a last-second shot in Game 4 to even the series at two games apiece, Boston has its home-court advantage back for a best-of-three going forward. Can the Magic do the unthinkable and steal a second game in Boston? Don’t count on it. The Celtics have regained the momentum and, seemingly, their legs in this series. Paul Pierce woke up in Games 3 and 4 with back-to-back 27-point efforts, keeping the Magic from keying on Ray Allen or Rajon Rondo. Dwight Howard should shine again for the Magic, but Big Baby has really elevated his offensive game and Rondo continues to abuse Orlando’s depleted guard corps. Bet on the Celtics to cover the two-point spread — perhaps easily.
NBA odds pick: Celtics -2
Rockets vs Lakers odds: Game 5 Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Basketball betting spread: Lakers -12
Wow. If you saw the Yao-less Rockets’ win over the Lakers coming in Game 4, you made out like a bandit at your US friendly sportsbook. Whether the Lakers underestimated the depleted Rockets (who also lost Tracy McGrady months ago, remember) or the Rockets’ stepped it up in the face of adversity, basketball betting magic happened. Aaron Brooks had the game of his life, scoring 34 points, while Shane Battier chipped in 23 as the Rockets cruised to a 99-87 win and led by as many as 29 points. While the victory was inspiring, heading to Staples Center without Yao is a different story. The Lakers should be very awake after the beating they took in Game 4 and eager to make a statement. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol should have big games as the Lakers pound the Rockets at home. The beginning of the end for Houston starts here.
NBA odds pick: Lakers -12
Cavaliers and Nuggets Look For Sweep; Canucks, Capitals Try to Stay Alive
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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Two playoff series could come to an end on both the hardwood and the ice, and the Mets send their ace to battle the Braves.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The Cavaliers and Nuggets will both be looking for series sweeps on Monday night when they hit the hardwood on the road in NBA playoff action.
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Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Mets’ Johan Santana will take on the Braves’ Derek Lowe in
The other two National League games on the slate for Monday are
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
Coming off an overtime win on Saturday night, the Penguins can close out their series with the Capitals on Monday when the teams meet in
The Blackhawks can also advance to the third round of the NHL playoffs with a home win on Monday night; they’re coming off a 4-2 victory over the Canucks on Saturday which put them up 3-2 in the series. Dave Bolland and Martin Havlat (into an empty net) scored for
Nuggets-Mavericks Lines Preview
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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 2-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carmelo Anthony hit a jumper with one second left to give the Denver Nuggets a 106-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal.
The Nuggets won as 3.5-point underdogs, while the final score played just OVER the day’s posted total of 209.5.
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 16 boards to lead the Mavs in the loss.
Team records:
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS Denver most recently:
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Cavaliers-Hawks Odds preview
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The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing Atlanta are 9-1 After a win are 9-1 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
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 on the road Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games Atlanta is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland |
Nationals-Giants Lines Preview
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The Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at The Nationals will give the ball to starter It’ll be Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted. The Nationals lost to The Giants defeated the Dodgers 7-5 in 13 innings as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5). Team records: Washington most recently: San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Reds-Diamondbacks Odds Preview
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The Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Bronson Arroyo will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Arroyo is 4-2 this season with a 7.15 ERA. Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted. The Reds lost to The Diamondbacks defeated Team records: Cincinnati most recently: Arizona most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Braves-Mets Lines Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field. The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander It’ll be ace Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted. The Braves defeated The Mets defeated Current streak: Team records: Atlanta most recently: New York most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
White Sox-Indians Lines Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted. The White Sox lost to Jermaine Dye scored the White Sox’s lone run on a wild pitch, while Bartolo Colon gave up five runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings. The Indians lost to Grady Sizemore drove a run for Current streak: Team records: Chicago most recently: Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |