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NBA Odds – Tuesday Basketball Betting Picks

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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

 

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Cavaliers and Nuggets Look For Sweep; Canucks, Capitals Try to Stay Alive

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Howard Stern producer Gary “Bababooey” Dell’Abate is the hit of YouTube with his pathetic first pitch and sportsbooks are paying off their Celebrity Apprentice bets.

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. Cleveland got a huge game from LeBron James on Saturday night as they surged to a 97-82 win over the Hawks in Atlanta. James led the way with 47 points for the Cavs in the win, and also picked up 12 boards. Joe Johnson had 21 points in the loss.

Denver grabbed a 3-0 series lead on Saturday night with a 106-105 win over the Mavericks on a Carmelo Anthony 3-pointer. Anthony was good for 31 points for the Nuggets in that victory, while Chauncey Billups had a team-high 32 points. Dirk Nowitzki picked up 33 points and 16 boards in the loss for Dallas. Jason Terry poured in 17 points off the Mavs bench, while Josh Howard had 14 points.

 

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Mets’ Johan Santana will take on the Braves’ Derek Lowe in Atlanta on Monday night in one of just four games on the baseball schedule. Santana blanked the Phillies on two hits over seven innings in his last outing, boosting his record to 4-1 and dropping his ERA to a miniscule 0.91 ERA this season. Lowe has won three consecutive contests to sit at 4-1 with a 3.98 ERA in seven starts.

The other two National League games on the slate for Monday are Cincinnati at Arizona and Washington at San Francisco, while the American League offers up the White Sox at Cleveland. Chicago starter Gavin Floyd (2-2, 6.29 ERA) was knocked around for six runs over five innings by the Royals last time out. Indians starter Carl Pavano (2-3, 6.61 ERA) has bounced back with two straight victories.

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 Pittsburgh for Game 6 of the seven-game set. Evgeni Malkin had the marker in the extra frame in Game 5, while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 of 31 shots in the win. Alexander Ovechkin had two goals for the Capitals, while Simeon Varlamov had 38 saves.

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 Chicago in the third to give them the win, while Dustin Byfuglien had two goals for the Hawks. Ryan Kesler and Mats Sundin tallied for the Canucks, and Roberto Luongo surrendered three goals on 29 shots.

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Nuggets-Mavericks Lines Preview

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The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Monday for the fourth game of this second-round playoff series.
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:
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
After playing Dallas are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games
Dallas is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Dallas’s last 23 games when playing at home against Denver

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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.
LeBron James dominated with a game-high 47 points on Saturday night, leading the Cavaliers over the Hawks 97-82 for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Cavaliers covered the 9-point spread, while the 179 points went UNDER the posted total of 181.5.
James also had 12 rebounds for a double-double, and dished out eight assists. Joe Johnson scored 21 points with five rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
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:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

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

 

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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 AT&T Park.

The Nationals will give the ball to starter Daniel Cabrera in this one. Righthander Cabrera is 0-3 this season with a 4.86 ERA.

It’ll be Randy Johnson toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Johnson is 2-3 with a 5.68 ERA so far this season.

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 Arizona 10-8 as a +165 underdog on Sunday. The 18 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Adam Dunn homered twice and had three RBI for Washington, while Scott Olsen surrendered five runs on 10 hits in 4 1-3 innings.

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).

Randy Winn was 4-6 and drove in a pair of runs in the 13th inning and Emmanuel Burriss was 4-7 with an RBI in the win.

Team records:
Washington: 10-19 SU
San Francisco: 16-14 SU

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games

Next up:
San Francisco home to Washington, Tuesday, May 12

 

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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 Chase Field.

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 Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.03 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

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 St. Louis 8-7 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).

Jay Bruce hit a two-run home run for Cincinnati, while Joey Votto and Adam Rosales added solo shots.

The Diamondbacks defeated Washington 10-8 as a -175 favorite on Sunday. The 18 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Eric Byrnes homered and drove in three runs for Arizona, while Chris Snyder also had three RBI

Team records:
Cincinnati: 17-14 SU
Arizona: 13-19 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 15 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arizona’s last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Arizona home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 12

 

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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 Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 4-1 record and a 3.98 ERA this season.

It’ll be ace Johan Santana toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Lefthander Santana is 4-1 with a 0.91 ERA so far this season.

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 Philadelphia 4-2 as a +135 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).

Casey Kotchman was 3-5 with three RBI for Atlanta, while Kenshin Kawakami went six innings and allowed two runs on five hits.

The Mets defeated Pittsburgh 8-4 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Luis Castillo and Omir Santos were both 2-4 with a pair of RBI for New York, while Livan Hernandez allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
New York has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 15-16 SU
New York: 17-13 SU

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta

Next up:
NY Mets home to Atlanta, Tuesday, May 12

 

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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.

Gavin Floyd will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Floyd is 2-2 this season with a 6.29 ERA.

Floyd‘s opponent in this one will be Carl Pavano. The Indians righthander has a 6.61 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

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 Texas 7-1 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

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 Detroit 5-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

Grady Sizemore drove a run for Cleveland and Anthony Reyes surrendered five runs on seven hits in five innings.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 14-16 SU
Cleveland: 11-21 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up:
Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, May 12

 

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Rays-Red Sox Lines Preview

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The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Matt Garza in this one. Righthander Garza is 3-2 this season with a 3.51 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Garza with ace Josh Beckett. Righthander Beckett has a 6.75 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Evan Longoria homered and knocked in five runs to lead the Rays to a huge 14-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
The Rays won as +136 underdogs, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 9.
Rocco Baldelli and Julio Lugo homered for the -146 favored BoSox, while Jon Lester took the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 15-17 SU
Boston: 19-12 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games on the road
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games at home
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Tuesday, May 12
Boston at LA Angels, Tuesday, May 12

 

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Cubs-Brewers Odds Preview

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The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Miller Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Sean Marshall in this game. Marshall has a 0-2 record and a 4.32 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Marshall with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 5.68 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored nine runs over two innings as they knocked off the Cubs 12-6 on Saturday, as -155 favorites. That game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jason Kendall had three hits and drove in two runs to pace the Brewers. Yovani Gallardo allowed five hits and two runs over five innings in the win.
Kosuke Fukudome and Micah Hoffpauir drove in two runs apiece for the Cubs.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 16-14 SU
Milwaukee: 18-13 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi Cubs’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to San Diego, Tuesday, May 12
Milwaukee home to Florida, Tuesday, May 12

 

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