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March Madness: Baylor-Penn State Odds Preview

The Baylor Bears and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden in the championship game of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Curtis Jerrells went for 25 points and eight assists, as Baylor ran past San Diego State 76-62 in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
Baylor cashed as 1-point favorites as the game played over the 136-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Talor Battle scored 17 points to lead Penn State over Notre Dame 67-59 in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
Penn State cashed as 3.5-point underdogs as the teams played under the 138-point total set by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Baylor: 24-14 SU, 13-16-1 ATS
Penn State: 26-11 SU, 18-12 ATS
Baylor most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Penn State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing Notre Dame are 1-0
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Baylor is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Michigan State-Connecticut Battle of the Boards

Final Four betting players have seen Connecticut roll over their competition, as they’ve really once been challenged once so far in the NCAA Tournament. However, their opponent in one of Saturday’s Final Four matchup, Michigan State, has already eliminated Big East champion Louisville, and the Spartans will be eager to claim another team from the nation’s toughest conference.

Michigan State vs Connecticut odds – Saturday, April 1, 6:07 PM ET

The Spartans, seeded second in the Midwest, began their quest to the Final Four with a 77-62 win over Robert Morris, as the country’s top rebounding team held a 43-25 edge on the glass over the Colonials. Next, the Spartans held USC to 40.4% from the floor in a 74-69 win, outrebounding the Trojans 33-24, while Travis Walton hit 18 points. In the Sweet 16, Michigan State eliminated the defending champions with a 67-62 victory over Kansas, as the Spartans hit 16 of their 17 free-throw attempts. Finally, the Spartans put together their best defensive performance in a 64-52 win over Louisville, holding the Cardinals to 38.3% from the floor. Michigan State‘s opponents have shot only 41.2% against the Spartans, and that sort of defense makes them very capable of a Final Four betting upset.

The Huskies opened their Tournament with a 103-47 romp over Chattanooga, as three players scored at least 20 points, and UConn had a massive 57-33 edge on the glass. Against Texas A&M, the Huskies outrebounded the Aggies 36-22 and got 27 points from A.J. Price in a 92-66 blowout despite foul trouble for Hasheem Thabeet. Next was Purdue, and while the Boilermakers put up a good fight, they still lost 72-60 to the Huskies, who outrebounded Purdue 42-31. UConn then reached the Final Four with an 82-75 win over a pesky Missouri team, outrebounding the smaller Tigers 45-26.

The Huskies are a 4-point favorite in this contest according to Final Four odds , and Michigan State‘s biggest task will be to keep the Huskies from dominating the boards as they have. With both teams ranking in the national top three in rebounding, the battle on the boards will be a bruising affair, but one that probably decides the outcome of this game. UConn will have the size advantage, but that hasn’t stopped Michigan State from outrebounding bigger teams in the past. Based on the roads to this stage of the Tournament for both teams, Final Four betting players should keep an eye on the glass.

Heat-Mavericks Odds Preview

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Dwight Howard went for 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Magic past the Heat 101-95 on Monday night.
Orlando covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 193-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, as the Mavericks drilled the Timberwolves 108-88 on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as 8-point road favorites as the game played under the 200-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Miami: 39-35 SU, 35-38-1 ATS
Dallas: 44-30 SU, 36-38 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Memphis are 9-1
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games at home
Next up:
Miami at Charlotte, Friday, April 3
Dallas at Memphis, Friday, April 3

Wizards-Grizzlies Lines Preview

The Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at FedExForum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Wizards lost to Indiana 124-115 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (207.5).
Caron Butler led Washington with 31 points and 13 rebounds, while Antawn Jamison deposited 29 points.
O.J. Mayo went for 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Grizzlies past the Warriors 114-109 on Monday night.
Memphis cashed as 5-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 218.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 17-58 SU, 28-44-3 ATS
Memphis: 19-54 SU, 32-40-1 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games at home
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Cleveland, Thursday, April 2
Memphis home to Dallas, Friday, April 3

Lakers-Bucks Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kobe Bryant dropped 25 points for Los Angeles in its 94-84 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Charlotte cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 192-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Richard Jefferson dropped 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, as the Bucks slammed the Nets 107-78 on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 197.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 58-16 SU, 37-36-1 ATS
Milwaukee: 32-43 SU, 37-36-2 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 5-4
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 1-9
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Lakers are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
LA Lakers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Houston, Friday, April 3
Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Thursday, April 2

Pistons-Nets Odds Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Izod Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Richard Hamilton paced Detroit with 13 points and six rebounds in its 79-73 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland couldn't cover as 10-point home favorites as the game played under the 178.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Reserve Chris Douglas-Roberts netted 14 points to lead New Jersey in its 107-78 loss to Milwaukee on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 197.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 36-38 SU, 32-42 ATS
New Jersey: 30-44 SU, 37-36-1 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing New Jersey
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Detroit
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at Philadelphia, Saturday, April 4
New Jersey at Chicago, Saturday, April 4

Bobcats-Celtics Odds Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Gerald Wallace went for 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks to lead the Bobcats over the Lakers 94-84 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 192-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Celtics defeated Oklahoma City 103-84 as a 10.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (191.5).
Paul Pierce scored 27 points for Boston and Glen Davis added 19 points and 10 rebounds
Current streak:
Charlotte has won 3 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 34-40 SU, 45-29 ATS
Boston: 56-19 SU, 39-36 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Miami are 3-7
After playing LA Lakers are 5-4
After a win are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Charlotte is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Charlotte is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games on the road
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Miami, Friday, April 3
Boston home to Atlanta, Friday, April 3

Raptors-Magic Lines Preview

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 10-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors defeated Chicago 134-129 in overtime as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (208.5).
Chris Bosh scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for Toronto, while Jose Calderon added 22 points and 19 assists in the win.
Dwyane Wade had 42 points and four steals for Miami in its 101-95 loss to Orlando on Monday night.
Orlando covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 193-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 4 straight games.
Orlando has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 28-45 SU, 28-42-3 ATS
Orlando: 55-18 SU, 46-26-1 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Miami are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 15 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Toronto at New York, Saturday, April 4
Orlando home to Cleveland, Friday, April 3

March Madness: Oregon State-Texas El Paso Lines Preview

The Oregon State Beavers and the Texas El Paso Miners will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Haskins Center in the second game of the championship series of the CBI Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Roeland Schaftenaar dropped 19 points to lead Oregon State past UTEP 75-69 in Game 1 of the College Basketball Invitational Championship Series on Monday night.
Oregon State covered as 1-point home underdogs as the teams played over the 132-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Oregon State: 17-17 SU, 14-14-1 ATS
Texas El Paso: 22-13 SU, 19-12-1 ATS
Oregon State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Texas El Paso most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Oregon State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games at home
Texas El Paso is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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