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Virginia Tech-Clemson Odds Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Clemson Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Virginia Tech was upset 67-65 by Florida State last time out, as 3-point favorites at home. That game’s 132 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 134.
Malcolm Delaney had a game-high 25 points in the loss.
Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 81-73 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (147).
Trevor Booker had 21 points and 13 rebounds for Clemson, while K.C. Rivers added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Virginia Tech has lost 3 straight games.
Clemson has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 16-10 SU, 8-13 ATS
Clemson: 22-4 SU, 11-9-1 ATS
Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Duke are 3-4
After playing Florida State are 3-4
After a loss are 6-4

Clemson most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida State are 5-5
After playing Georgia Tech are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Virginia Tech’s last 10 games
Virginia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson’s last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Clemson is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Clemson’s last 8 games at home
Clemson is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Virginia Tech home to Duke, Saturday, February 28
Clemson at Florida State, Saturday, February 28

 

Connecticut-Marquette Lines Preview

The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Connecticut Huskies and the Marquette Golden Eagles 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.
Hasheem Thabeet totaled 21 points, nine boards and six blocks to lead Connecticut to a 64-50 win over South Florida on Saturday afternoon.
The Huskies did not cover the 20-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 126.
Wesley Matthews scored 23 points and Jerel McNeal added 22 as Marquette knocked off Georgetown 78-72 on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles covered the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 142.
Current streak:
Marquette has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Connecticut: 25-2 SU, 12-11 ATS
Marquette: 23-4 SU, 11-10-1 ATS
Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Notre Dame are 9-1
After playing South Florida are 2-1
After a win are 9-1

Marquette most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Louisville are 8-2
After playing Georgetown are 3-2
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 6 games
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marquette is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marquette’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marquette’s last 6 games
Next up:
Connecticut home to Notre Dame, Saturday, February 28
Marquette at Louisville, Sunday, March 1

 

SportsCrew

We are not sure what has happened to Sports Crew. We know
the so called To Bet a Man Massacre has hurt a lot of sites such as SportsCrew,
but the SportsCrew forum was at one time one of the most active.

I had some contacts there but the information has expired.
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to help fill the void.

SportsCrew and the Sports Crew Forums?

We are not sure what has happened to Sports Crew. We know the so called To Bet a Man Massacre has hurt a lot of sites such as SportsCrew, but the SportsCrew forum was at one time one of the most active.

I had some contacts there but the information has expired. Let me know if you have any details. Meanwhile check out the new and improved ScoresOddsPicks.com to help fill the void.

LSU-Florida Betting Preview

The Florida Gators take on the LSU Tigers and here is the official betting preview from the staff of ScoresOddsPicks.com. LSU is a 3.5 point favorite with a total of 151.

Florida is 21-6 straight up on the year, but a middling 9-11 in the back pocket including 2-4 their last six to the Vegas college basketball betting odds.

LSU is 23-4 straight up including 18-1 in the Fat Tuesday state. They have though lost three straight to the number.

LSU has outstanding numbers on defense holding teams normally getting 43.7 percent shooting to just 39.6. They also shoot 3.1 percent better than their opponent normally allows.

The Bengal Tigers will be a tough test for the high flying Gators team that averages 79.3 points per game to teams that normally allow 69.4, shooting 48.8 percent against teams normally allowing 42.9.

Florida is below average defensively allowing 44.1 percent to teams normally getting 43.7.

Stevie Vincent, Senior Handicapper at OffshoreInsiders.com points out that LSU is just 17-37 against the sportsbooks as a favorite, but 39-17 against the spread off a home conference win.

As far as motivation—or in the minds of many pro bettors pressure, LSU has a shocking three-game lead in the SEC over Florida, Kentucky and South Carolina and can clinch at least a tie for the overall conference title with a win tonight.

LSU has won 11 straight conference games straight up. The game is televised nationally on ESPN.

Trail Blazers-Rockets Odds Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers defeated the Clippers 116-87 as a 16-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (203).
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points to go along with 10 rebounds for Portland, while Brandon Roy added 20 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.
The Rockets defeated Charlotte 99-78 as a 6-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (183).
Ron Artest scored a game-high 26 points for Houston, while Yao Ming added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Portland has won 3 straight games.
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 35-20 SU, 28-27 ATS
Houston: 35-21 SU, 26-29-1 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 10-0
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 5-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland’s last 10 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Portland at San Antonio, Wednesday, February 25
Houston home to Cleveland, Thursday, February 26

 

Magic-Bulls Odds Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic defeated Magic 122-99 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (191).
Dwight Howard scored 32 points and had 17 rebounds for Orlando, while Hedo Turkoglu added 20 points and nine rebounds in the win.
The Bulls lost to Indiana 98-91 as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (216.5).
Ben Gordon led the Bulls with 28 points and Tyrus Thomas had 16 points.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 41-14 SU, 35-19-1 ATS
Chicago: 25-31 SU, 27-28-1 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 3-7
After playing Indiana are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games
Chicago is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Next up:
Orlando at New York, Wednesday, February 25
Chicago at New Jersey, Wednesday, February 25

 

 

Lakers-Thunder Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Ford Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers defeated Minnesota 111-108 as a 9.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219).
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists, while Lamar Odom scored 25 points to go along with 14 rebounds in the win.
The Thunder fell 133-120 to the Warriors last time out, as a 7.5-point underdog. The 253 points sailed OVER the posted total of 229.5.
Kevin Durant poured in a game-high 32 points, while Russell Westbrook netted 31. Jeff Green finished with a double-double, tossing in 27 points to go with 15 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-10 SU, 28-27-1 ATS
Oklahoma City: 13-43 SU, 33-23 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Golden State are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 12 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City’s last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Phoenix, Thursday, February 26
Oklahoma City at Dallas, Friday, February 27

 

Pistons-Heat Odds Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost to Cleveland 99-78 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (180.5).
Allen Iverson led Detroit with 14 points and Walter Herrmann had 13 points in the loss.
The Heat lost to Orlando 122-99 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (191).
Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 50 points and Michael Beasley netted 14 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 27-27 SU, 20-34 ATS
Miami: 29-26 SU, 26-28-1 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing New Orleans are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Miami most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit’s last 16 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit’s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami’s last 16 games when playing Detroit
Miami is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at New Orleans, Wednesday, February 25
Miami at Atlanta, Friday, February 27