If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park. Righthander James Shields will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Shields is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Red Sox will be ace Josh Beckett. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Tampa Bay: 0-0 SU Boston: 0-0 SU Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games Next up: Boston home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, April 8
The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field. Ace righthander Gil Meche will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Meche is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Meche's opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox ace lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Kansas City: 0-0 SU Chicago: 0-0 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3
Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Kansas City Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Next up: Chi White Sox home to Kansas City, Wednesday, April 8
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Timberwolves lost to Denver 110-87 as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (208.5). Sebastian Telfair led the Timberwolves with 18 points and Shelden Williams had 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Clippers lost to the Lakers 88-85 as a 16.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210). Eric Gordon led the Clippers with 24 points and Zach Randolph had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 5 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 22-55 SU, 34-41-2 ATS Los Angeles: 18-59 SU, 30-47 ATS Minnesota most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Golden State are 1-9 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota Next up: Minnesota at Golden State, Wednesday, April 8 LA Clippers home to Sacramento, Friday, April 10
The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at ARCO Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Lakers defeated the Clippers 88-85 as a 16.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210). Lamar Odom scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant also scored 18 points in the win. The Kings lost to Golden State 105-100 as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (241.5). Bobby Jackson led Sacramento with 17 points and Beno Udih had 16 points in the loss. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Sacramento has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 61-16 SU, 38-38-1 ATS Sacramento: 16-60 SU, 36-40 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Denver are 9-1 After playing LA Clippers are 8-2 After a win are 8-2
Sacramento most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Golden State are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Sacramento LA Lakers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers home to Denver, Thursday, April 9 Sacramento home to Houston, Thursday, April 9
The Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Magic dominated the second half and closed out a 88-82 victory over the Hawks on Saturday. The Magic covered the 1.5-point spread, while the 170 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 21 points and 22 rebounds in a double-double performance. The Rockets defeated Portland 102-88 as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (184.5). Yao Ming scored 21 points to go along with 12 rebounds for Houston, while Luis Scola added 16 points in the win. Current streak: Orlando has won 2 straight games. Team records: Orlando: 57-19 SU, 48-27-1 ATS Houston: 49-28 SU, 37-39-1 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Memphis are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 8-2
Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Portland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Houston is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Orlando Houston is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Orlando Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando Next up: Orlando home to Memphis, Wednesday, April 8 Houston at Sacramento, Thursday, April 9
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Tuesday. Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Knicks defeated Toronto 112-103 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (217.5). Wilson Chandler scored 17 points for New York and David Lee added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Six players reached double-figures in helping the Bulls defeat the Nets 103-94 last time out. The Bulls covered the 8-point spread, but the 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 207.5. Ben Gordon tossed in 18 points, while Derrick Rose had 15 points, four rebounds and five assists in that win. Team records: New York: 30-47 SU, 44-32-1 ATS Chicago: 37-40 SU, 40-36-1 ATS New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing New Jersey are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: New York is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 13 games New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago Chicago is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against New York Chicago is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing New York Next up: New York home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 8 Chicago home to Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9
The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Ford Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Tony Parker had a team-high 24 points in the Spurs' 101-81 loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. The Cavaliers had no trouble covering the 5.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell just UNDER the day's posted total (182.5). The Thunder lost to Indiana 117-99 as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (211). Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 25 points and Nick Collison had 15 points in the loss. Current streak: Oklahoma City has lost 2 straight games. Team records: San Antonio: 49-27 SU, 37-37-2 ATS Oklahoma City: 21-55 SU, 42-33-1 ATS San Antonio most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3
Oklahoma City most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Denver are 6-4 After playing Indiana are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: San Antonio is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games on the road San Antonio is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games at home Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 11 games Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio Next up: San Antonio home to Portland, Wednesday, April 8 Oklahoma City at Denver, Wednesday, April 8
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at FedExForum. Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Trail Blazers lost to Houston 102-88 as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (184.5). LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy each scored 22 points for the Blazers. The Grizzlies won their fifth straight by knocking off the Bucks 107-102 on Saturday, as 7-point underdogs. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 200.5. Rudy Gay led the way with 26 points, while Mike Conley had 17 points, six rebounds and nine assists in the win. Current streak: Memphis has won 4 straight games. Team records: Portland: 48-28 SU, 41-35 ATS Memphis: 22-54 SU, 35-40-1 ATS Portland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing San Antonio are 2-8 After playing Houston are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2
Memphis most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Orlando are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games at home Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games Next up: Portland at San Antonio, Wednesday, April 8 Memphis at Orlando, Wednesday, April 8
The New Orleans Hornets and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Hornets lost to Utah 108-94 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (192). David West led New Orleans with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Chris Paul delivered 19 points and 12 assists. Dwyane Wade dropped a game-high 33 points to help the Heat defeat the Wizards 118-104 on Saturday. The Heat covered the 2-point spread, while the combined 222 points sailed OVER the posted total of 201.5. Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara had 16 points apiece in that win. Current streak: New Orleans has lost 2 straight games. Miami has won 2 straight games. Team records: New Orleans: 47-29 SU, 32-42-2 ATS Miami: 41-36 SU, 38-38-1 ATS New Orleans most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Phoenix are 4-6 After playing Utah are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
Miami most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: New Orleans is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Orleans's last 13 games when playing on the road against Miami New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans's last 13 games Miami is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Orleans Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 13 games when playing at home against New Orleans Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home Next up: New Orleans home to Phoenix, Wednesday, April 8 Miami at Boston, Friday, April 10
The Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Air Canada Centre. Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 1-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Hawks were defeated 88-82 by the Magic last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 170 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192. Josh Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a double-double in that loss. The Raptors lost to New York 112-103 as a 5.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (217.5). Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 31 points and 14 rebounds, while Andrea Bargnani netted 18 points. Current streak: Atlanta has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 43-34 SU, 41-35-1 ATS Toronto: 30-46 SU, 30-43-3 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5
Toronto most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Indiana are 4-6 After playing New York are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto Atlanta is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home Next up: Atlanta at Milwaukee, Wednesday, April 8 Toronto at Indiana, Wednesday, April 8
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