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Suns-Pistons Odds Preview

The Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Suns added to their five point lead at halftime on Friday, and came away with a 115-105 victory over the Warriors. The combined score went UNDER the posted total of 230.
Amare Stoudemire dropped 19 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double Jason Richardson led the Suns with 25 points, and grant Hill netted 23 points and four rebounds in the win.
The Pistons forced overtime and managed to sneak out a 126-121 victory over the Bucks on Saturday. The Pistons failed to cover the 4-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 184.
Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 34 points, while Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace had 27 points each in the win.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 27-21 SU, 17-30-1 ATS
Detroit: 27-21 SU, 20-28 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Golden State are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix’s last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix at Philadelphia, Monday, February 9
Detroit at Chicago, Tuesday, February 10

 

Lakers-Cavaliers Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 26 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double on Thursday, as the Lakers got past the Celtics 110-109. The Lakers won the game as a 7-point underdog, while the 219 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 206.
Pau Gasol had 24 points and 14 rebounds in a double-double performance for the Lakers, while Lyle Odom added 20 points with six rebounds.
LeBron James dropped a game-high 52 points, hauled down 10 rebounds and dished out 11 assists for a triple-double to lead the Cavaliers to a hard-fought 107-102 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday. The Cavaliers failed to cover the 6-point spread, but the game’s 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas chipped in with 15 points, and Wally Szczerbiak collected 13 rebounds.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 5 straight games.
Cleveland has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 40-9 SU, 25-23-1 ATS
Cleveland: 39-9 SU, 32-16 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Oklahoma City, Tuesday, February 10
Cleveland at Indiana, Tuesday, February 10

 

Spurs-Celtics Lines Preview

The San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 7-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Roger Mason paced San Antonio with 26 points and six assists in its 104-96 loss to Denver on Tuesday night.
Denver covered as 4-point home favorites as the game played over the 199-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Celtics scored 38 points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 110-100 win over the Knicks on Friday. The Celtics covered the 6.5-point spread, and the 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 207.5.
Ray Allen led the Celtics with 22 points from 7-for-13 shooting, and dished out six assists. Paul Pierce netted a team-high 26 points in this victory.
Team records:
San Antonio: 33-15 SU, 23-23-2 ATS
Boston: 42-10 SU, 29-23 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing New York are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games
San Antonio is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
San Antonio is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing Boston
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Boston is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
Next up:
San Antonio at New Jersey, Tuesday, February 10
Boston at New Orleans, Wednesday, February 11

 

Maryland-Georgia Tech Lines Preview

The Maryland Terrapins and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Sean Mosley led the way for Maryland with 19 points in its 108-91 loss to Maryland on Tuesday night.
North Carolina couldn’t cash as 21.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 155.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Georgia Tech was defeated 62-58 by Florida State last time out, as 9-point underdogs on the road. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted total of 135.
Zachery Peacock netted 16 points, and Alade Aminu had 12.
Team records:
Maryland: 14-8 SU, 8-6-2 ATS
Georgia Tech: 10-11 SU, 6-11 ATS
Maryland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Virginia Tech are 3-3
After playing North Carolina are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Virginia Tech are 1-5
After playing Florida State are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
Maryland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games when playing at home against Maryland
Georgia Tech is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Maryland
Georgia Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Georgia Tech is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Maryland
Next up:
Maryland home to Virginia Tech, Saturday, February 14
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, Wednesday, February 11

 

Washington-Stanford Lines Preview

The Washington Huskies and the Stanford Cardinal will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Maples Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Washington was clobbered 86-71 by California last time out, as a pick’em. The game’s 157 points made it OVER the posted total of 151.5.
Quincy Pondexter had 21 points with eight rebounds for Washington in the loss.
Stanford tore it up in the second half, before finishing off Washington State 65-54 on Thursday. Stanford covered the 4.5-point spread, and the 119 points went UNDER the posted total of 122.
Lawrence Hill shot 7-for-9 from the field with 18 points to lead the way. Anthony Goods and Will Paul added 15 apiece in the win
Team records:
Washington: 16-6 SU, 12-8 ATS
Stanford: 14-6 SU, 13-6 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Oregon State are 8-2
After playing California are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Stanford most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing CS Bakersfield are 1-0
After playing Washington State are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road
Washington is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Stanford is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Oregon State, Thursday, February 12
Stanford home to CS Bakersfield, Tuesday, February 10

 

Purdue-Illinois Odds Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at University of Illinois Assembly Hall.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
JaJuan Johnson led Purdue with 30 points in its 80-72 overtime loss to Ohio State on Tuesday night.
Ohio State won as 2-point home underdogs as the game played over the 129-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Illinois fell behind early and never recovered on Thursday, as they fell 60-53 to Wisconsin. Illinois was a 3.5-point road underdog in that game, and the 113 points fell UNDER the posted total of 120.
Mike Davis netted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Team records:
Purdue: 17-5 SU, 10-9 ATS
Illinois: 18-5 SU, 11-8-1 ATS
Purdue most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Penn State are 4-6
After playing Ohio State are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

Illinois most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Northwestern are 4-6
After playing Wisconsin are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue’s last 5 games on the road
Purdue is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue’s last 6 games when playing Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois’s last 6 games when playing Purdue
Next up:
Purdue home to Penn State, Wednesday, February 11
Illinois at Northwestern, Thursday, February 12

 

Sunday Sports On TV: Viewer and Bettor’s Guide

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James battle in Cleveland, and the National Football League caps its campaign at the Pro Bowl.

Tipping Off in the NBA

It’s Kobe vs. LeBron on Sunday afternoon (3:30pm ET tipoff) as the Lakers head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. Bryant and James took turns blasting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden this past week, and they’ll each be looking to top their superstar rival on Sunday. The Lakers head into the contest at 40-9 straight-up and 25-23-1 against-the-spread, with the Cavs 39-9 SU and 32-16 ATS.

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The other big NBA matinee matchup on Sunday takes place at 1:00pm ET, with the Celtics getting a visit from Tim Duncan and the Spurs; Boston fell 110-109 to the Lakers on Thursday night. There are eight other games on the NBA schedule for Sunday, including New York at Portland, New Jersey at Orlando, Charlotte at Miami, Indiana at Washington, Minnesota at New Orleans, Sacramento at Oklahoma City, and Utah at Golden State. As well, Phoenix will travel to Detroit.

The March to Madness

The top college hoops matchup on Sunday is a 1:00pm ET battle between No. 12 Purdue and No. 23 Illinois. The Boilermakers are poised to drop in the rankings next week after they fell 80-72 in overtime to Ohio State last time out; they’ll need a win over Illinois to impress the voters. The Illini were also defeated in their last outing, as their offense sputtered in a 63-50 loss against Wisconsin.

There are three other ranked teams in action on Sunday, with No. 5 Louisville at St. John’s, No. 7 Wake Forest hosting Boston College, and No. 22 Washington hitting the road to meet Stanford; the Huskies fell to Cal 86-71 in their last game.

A Trip Around the Rink

There are just four NHL games on tap for Sunday, including the Red Wings on the road in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in a 12:30pm ET contest. Last year’s Stanley Cup finalists have already met once this season, a wild 7-6 Penguins overtime victory in November. Ruslan Fedotenko had the game-winner for Pittsburgh that night, as Detroit blew a 4-2 lead heading into the third period.

The Flyers will play their second game in two days on Sunday, as they’ll meet the Thrashers in Atlanta. Also, it’s Edmonton at Minnesota, and Nashville at Dallas.

Rounding Out the Slate

The annual NFC vs. AFC battle takes place on Sunday (4:30pm ET) as the National Football League closes the book on its Hawaii era for the Pro Bowl. Starting next year the league’s annual all-star event is slated to take place at the site of the Super Bowl the week before the big game. The NFC won the game at Aloha Stadium 42-30 last year, and they’re 2.5-point faves in Sunday’s matchup according to BetUs Sportsbook.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was named the MVP of last year’s Pro Bowl, and he’ll be back to try and defend that title this time around. The Cardinals’ Kurt Warner is the starting quarterback for the NFC, with Drew Brees and Eli Manning backing him up. Peyton Manning is slated to be behind center for the AFC to get things going, and Jay Cutler and Kerry Collins are the reserves.

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Saturday Sports Rundown

As we approach March Madness betting time, the conference and even non-conference action is heating up.

Syracuse takes on Villanova in which BetUs Sportsbook has the Wildcats laying 5.5 points. It’s Mississippi at Vanderbilt and Notre Dame-UCLA on CBS regional. Bookmaker has the Commodores laying 6.5 and the Bruins 10.5. Texas is a three-point road favorite at Nebraska according to the Vegas sportsbooks. Arizona is laying 4.5 at Oregon.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rockets try to blast past the T-Wolves, the top-ranked Huskies take on Michigan, and NASCAR hits the track in Daytona. Check out the Daytona 500 betting odds for Feb. 15.

Tipping Off in the NBA

The Rockets will be trying to get back into the win column on Saturday night when they play host to the Timberwolves. Houston fell 104-93 to Memphis on Wednesday to slip to 30-20 straight-up and 22-27-1 against-the-spread on the season. Minnesota also lost their last contest, a 94-86 decision versus the Hawks. The T-Wolves now rest at just 17-31 SU but 24-23-1 ATS on the season.

Atlanta is back in action on Saturday as well, as they’ll get a visit from the Clippers. Dwyane Wade and the Heat will play in Philadelphia, while the Nuggets will try to pick up a victory in New Jersey. Rounding out the NBAs Saturday night slate: Toronto at Memphis, Chicago at Dallas, and also Detroit at Milwaukee.

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Swimmer Michael Phelps was contrite and accepted his three-month suspension….Kevin Garnett was sensational in his return with the Boston Celtics…The Kansas City Chiefs hired Todd Haley as their head coach. Haley was the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals…Chris Webber will have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors.

The March to Madness

Top-ranked Connecticut will try to hold that position on Saturday when they play host to Michigan at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies sit at 21-1 SU and 11-7 ATS after knocking off Louisville 68-51 in their last outing. The Wolverines beat Penn State 71-51 last time out, and they’re at 15-8 SU and 9-8-1 ATS so far this year.

No. 2 Oklahoma gets a visit from Colorado on Saturday, while Virginia is at No. 3 North Carolina, and No. 4 Duke hosts Miami. As well, it’s No. 6 Pittsburgh at DePaul, No. 9 Xavier at Duquesne, and Florida State at No. 10 Clemson. There are also two ranked matchups on the college hoops slate for Saturday, with No. 20 Syracuse meeting No. 17 Villanova, and No. 18 Gonzaga hosting No. 14 Memphis. As well, slumping Notre Dame will travel west to take on No. 15 UCLA.

A Trip Around the Rink

The Flyers and Bruins will meet for the second time in a week on Saturday afternoon in a 1:00pm ET contest in Boston. The Flyers fell 3-1 to the conference-leading Bruins when the two teams met on the ice on Wednesday night. Tim Thomas made 26 saves for Boston in that contest to pick up the win, and Martin Biron stopped 30 of 33 Bruins shots while getting stuck with the loss.

There are two other afternoon games on the NHL’s slate for Saturday, with Anaheim at Calgary and Edmonton at Detroit. The evening slate features nine more matchups, including the rival Maple Leafs and Canadiens meeting in Montreal. As well, it’ll be Florida at Washington, San Jose at Columbus, Buffalo at Ottawa, Los Angeles at New Jersey, the Islanders at Tampa Bay, Colorado at St. Louis, and Carolina at Phoenix, while the Blackhawks will play in Vancouver.

Rounding Out the Slate

Finally, the Sprint Cup Series stages its first event of the season on Saturday night as the drivers hit the track at Daytona International Speedway for the annual Budweiser Shootout. Dale Earnhardt Jr. opened as the 4/1 Vegas favorite to win the non-points race; he won this event both last year and in 2003. However, Paul Menard is sitting on the pole, while Dale Jr. will start in ninth spot.

Kyle Busch was second on the opening Vegas odds for the Budweiser Shootout at 9/2, with Jimmie Johnson at 5/1, Denny Hamlin at 7/1, and Jeff Gordon at 8/1. Gordon, though, drew the last spot on the grid and will have to start in 28th place.

Washington State-California Odds Preview

The Washington State Cougars and the California Golden Bears will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Haas Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Washington State fell 65-54 to Stanford last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 119 points went UNDER the posted total of 122.
Klay Thompson tossed in 18 points, and Aaron Bayess added 16 in a losing effort.
Jerome Randle had 21 points and dished out five assists on Thursday, helping California to an 86-71 win over Washington. California won the game as a pick’em, and the 157 points made it OVER the posted total of 151.5.
Theo Robertson also tossed in 21 points for California, and Jordan Wilkes added 14 in the win.
Current streak:
Washington State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington State: 12-10 SU, 7-13 ATS
California: 17-6 SU, 12-8 ATS
Washington State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Oregon are 6-4
After playing Stanford are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

California most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Stanford are 6-4
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Washington State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against California
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games when playing California
California is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
California is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington State
California is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
California is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Washington State home to Oregon, Thursday, February 12
California home to Stanford, Saturday, February 14