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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game’s total is sitting at 211.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Utah most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah’s last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 7 games LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Utah LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games Next up:
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Sunday NBA Picks, Predictions, and Odds Information
The 2009 NBA playoffs continue and here are spread betting previews from the top NBA handicapping site. All quoted records are against the spread except when over/under trends are specifically noted.
Utah-LA Lakers
The Jazz are 10-2 playing on three or more days rest.
The Lakers are 7-16 as a favorite of 11 or more. The home team has covered 13-of-17 and the
Philadelphia-Orlando
The Sixers are 2-9 as an underdog of 5-10.5. They are 1-7 on three days rest.
Betting the underdog is 23-11 in the series.
Miami-Atlanta
The Heat are 20-42-3 off a straight up win. They are 3-13 on three or more days rest. The Hawks have dropped 5-of-6 at home.
New Orleans-Denver
The Hornets are 4-17 as an underdog 5-10.5. They are 7-17 their last 24 as an underdog.
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2009 NBA Playoffs Free Betting Pick: Hornets-Nuggets
No NBA team has been worse in the postseason than
In fact, the Nuggets are just 2-16 SU & 3-15 ATS in their L18 playoff games.
The franchise believes those struggles are behind them, and for good reason. With the mid-season trade for Chauncey Billups,
His leadership and a more diverse lineup have the Nuggets thinking big this time around. Oddsmakers have installed
As the #2 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs, the Nuggets are in an enviable position of having home court advantage for the first two rounds should they advance, as well as avoiding the heavily favored Lakers until the conference finals.
The opponent for
Much of the way this series goes hinges on the tempo of the games.
Don’t make the mistake of underestimating the Nuggets’ defense however, as they actually hold opponents to a lesser field goal percentage (44.0%-45.3%) of the two teams.
If the Hornets have any edge, it’s in the postseason success they enjoyed last year and the play of PG Chris Paul, who has shown the ability to take over games on numerous occasions in his young career.
Prediction:
Now here’s a look at the top StatFox team playoff trends for both clubs:
#2
UNDER the total is on an incredible run of 17-2 in the L19 DENVER playoff games.
DENVER is just 1-7 SU ATS at home in the four playoff seasons under George Karl.
#7
The HORNETS’ franchise is on a 9-1 SU & 8-2 ATS run at home in the postseason.
The HORNETS’ franchise has struggled as playoff underdogs, going 10-26 SU & 14-22 ATS in L36.
The HORNETS were
2009 NFL Draft Odds Posted
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Will Matthew Stafford be the first overall pick when the Detroit Lions are at the podium next Saturday? How many quarterbacks will be taken in the first round?
Bet on any and everything Draft related right now at Sportsbook.com, the home of the most NFL Draft odds anywhere and a Mini-Mock Draft contest that could land one lucky member as much as $2,500.00 for their predictions.
With more than 50 betting props already live, more being released every day leading up to the draft and In-Running betting throughout the first round, Sportsbook.com is the only place for NFL bettors to be on Draft Day.
“Our members loved our Draft props and promotion last year and we’ve built on the success from that to make Draft Weekend even better for them this year,” said Sportsbook.com spokesman Dave Staley. “Everyone loves betting on the NFL and we continue to give our members more ways to bet on football than anyone else.”
SportsBook.com‘s in-depth list of odds includes player matchups, the number of players selected in the first round by position and the exact draft position for some of the biggest names in the draft.
In the Mini-Mock Draft, members make their predictions for the Top 10 picks with the person who makes the most correct picks taking home $250.00 for every correct selection.
“We did this for last year’s NBA Draft and it was a great success with the winner correctly predicting nine of the 10 picks,” said Staley. “There’s definitely a good chance that someone takes home the full $2,500.00 next Saturday.”
Popular Draft Odds
Number of Quarterbacks taken in Round One:
Over 2.5 (-350)
Under 2.5 (+225)
Number of Running backs taken in Round One
Over 2.5 (+140)
Under 2.5 (-180)
Which Player Will Get Drafted 1st
Knowshon Moreno (+150)
Chris Wells (-200)
Which Player Will Get Drafted 1st
Michael Crabtree (-200)
Jeremy Maclin (+150)
Which Player Will Get Drafted 1st
Brian Cushing (-160)
Rey Maualuga (+120)
Total SEC Players Drafted in the 1st Round
Over 7.5 (+160)
Under 7.5 (-200)
Total Big 12 Players Drafted in the 1st Round
Over 5.5 (-125)
Under 5.5 (-105)
Brian Robiskie (Ohio State) – Will he be selected in the 1st Round
Yes (+175)
No (-250)
John Parker Wilson (Alabama) – Will he be Drafted on Day 1 of the Draft (Rounds 1 and 2)
Yes (+200)
No (-300)
Mark Sanchez (USC) – Draft Position
7 or Lower (+350)
8 Pick (+500)
9 Pick (+2000)
10 Pick (+200)
11 Pick (+2000)
12 Pick (+350)
13 Pick (+300)
14 or Higher (+200)
NBA Playoff Picks and Predictions Highlight Today’s Odds Report
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Celtics begin their quest for a second straight title, the NHL playoffs continue, and the Sprint Cup Series hits
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The NBA playoffs begin on four fronts on Saturday, including in
LeBron James and the Cavaliers are huge -4000 favorites to bounce the Pistons in the first round, and they’re pegged as 12-point favorites to win Game 1 at home on Saturday. As well, the Spurs are 4-point home favorites against the Mavericks, and the Trail Blazers are favored by 4 points at home against the Rockets.
To win it all, BetUs has the Lakers at +135 and the Cavaliers at +200.
NBA playoff picks against the basketball odds…
GodsTips leads the way as they so often do. It’s time to hop on board NOW. Somehow we even won an extra-inning game. But the big play was our NL Game of the Month on San Diego a Dandy Dog, part of 3-1 in MLB as
Led by
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Yankees’ Chien-Ming Wang carries a horrendous 28.93 ERA into his start on Saturday afternoon at home against the Indians. Wang has given up 15 earned runs on 15 hits over just 4 2-3 innings of work this season, lasting just one inning against the Rays and 3 2-3 innings against the O’s. The Tribe will send righthander Fausto Carmona (0-2, 9.00 ERA) to the mound in that contest.
Also on the American League schedule for Saturday: Oakland at Toronto, the White Sox at Tampa Bay, the Angels at Minnesota, Baltimore at Boston, Kansas City at Texas, and Detroit at Seattle. Mariners lefthander Erik Bedard will try to improve on his 1-0 record and 2.02 ERA when he takes to the hill vs. the Tigers.
Over in the National League on Saturday it’s Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Florida at Washington, Milwaukee at the Mets, St. Louis at Chicago, Colorado at the Dodgers, San Diego at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Houston, and Arizona at San Francisco. The Giants will go with righthander Tim Lincecum (0-1, 7.56 ERA) in that game, and the D-Backs counter with lefthander Doug Davis (0-2, 4.15 ERA).
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
The Red Wings will continue their title defense on Saturday night with Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Blue Jackets.
There are three other Game 2’s on the NHL’s postseason slate for Saturday, with the Rangers at
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
The Sprint Cup Series returns on Saturday night with the Subway Fresh Fit 500 under the lights at Phoenix International Raceway. Jeff Gordon won the circuit’s last event at Texas Motor Speedway on April 5, and he holds a 162-point lead on Jimmie Johnson in the current driver standings. However, Johnson has won the last three
Kyle Busch is next on that list at 5/1, followed by Gordon at 6/1, Carl Edwards at 7/1, and both Denny Hamlin and Greg Biffle at 10/1. Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth then sit at 12/1 odds to win in Phoenix on Saturday, with Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. at 15/1, and Kurt Busch rounding out the top tier at 18/1.
White Sox-Rays Odds Preview
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The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Saturday.
Ace lefthander
Buehrle’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the
The
Jermaine Dye smacked a two-run homer for the White Sox, who were +180 underdogs.
Team records:
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox Next up:
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Angels-Twins Lines Preview
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The
Starting this game for the Twins will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the
Team records:
Minnesota: 5-7 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Minnesota is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Next up:
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Cardinals-Cubs Odds Preview
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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games St. Louis is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs St. Louis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs St. Louis is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing St. Louis Chi Cubs are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against St. Louis Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up:
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Indians-Yankees Odds Preview
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The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Saturday.
It’ll be Chien-Ming Wang toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Cleveland is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Next up:
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Athletics-Blue Jays Odds Preview
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The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Saturday.
Cahill’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s rallied late and defeated the high-flying Blue Jays 8-5 on Friday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Toronto: 8-4 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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