The Butler Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Greensboro Coliseum in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Shelvin Mack led Butler with 18 points and nine boards in its 57-54 loss to Cleveland State in the Horizon League championship last Tuesday night. Cleveland State cashed as 5.5-point underdogs as the teams played under the 118-point total set by sportsbooks. Tasmin Mitchell was the top scorer for LSU with 15 points in a 67-57 loss to Mississippi State in the semifinals of the SEC Conference tournament on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 140. Team records: Butler: 26-5 SU, 15-13-1 ATS LSU: 26-7 SU, 13-12 ATS Butler most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 After playing Cleveland State are 8-2 After a loss are 9-1
LSU most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 After playing Mississippi State are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Butler is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Butler's last 11 games Butler is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games LSU is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games LSU is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at STAPLES Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Nick Young and Juan Dixon both came off the pine to score 14 points for Washington in its 103-88 loss to Utah on Tuesday night. The game resulted in a push with Utah as 15-point home favorites, as the teams played under the 203.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Baron Davis led Los Angeles with 29 points and seven assists in its 127-100 loss to Golden State on Tueaday night. Golden State won as 1.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 225-point total listed by oddsmakers. Team records: Washington: 16-52 SU, 24-42-2 ATS Los Angeles: 16-51 SU, 26-41 ATS Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Denver are 3-7 After playing Utah are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Golden State are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers Washington is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers Washington is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers Washington is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing at home against Washington LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington LA Clippers are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Washington Next up: Washington at Denver, Friday, March 20 LA Clippers at Detroit, Friday, March 20
The fans at US Airways Center will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns 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. Andre Iguodala's three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the 76ers past the Lakers 94-93 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia won as 10.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 203.5-point total set by sportsbooks. The Suns defeated Golden State 154-130 as a 1.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (244.5). Jason Richardson scored 31 points for Phoenix and Shaquille O'Neal added 26 points. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 4 straight games. Phoenix has won 2 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 34-31 SU, 30-33-2 ATS Phoenix: 36-31 SU, 27-39-1 ATS Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Golden State are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a win are 7-3
Phoenix most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Golden State are 9-1 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing on the road against Phoenix Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Phoenix is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Next up: Philadelphia at Golden State, Friday, March 20 Phoenix home to Washington, Saturday, March 21
The Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Toyota Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Tayshaun Prince led the way for Detroit with 28 points and seven boards in its 103-101 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night. Dallas couldn't cover as 6-point home favorites as the teams played over the 188.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Ron Artest scored 18 points to lead the Rockets past the Hornets 95-84 on Monday night. Houston cashed as 3.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 182.5-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: Detroit has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 33-33 SU, 28-38 ATS Houston: 44-25 SU, 33-35-1 ATS Detroit most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing LA Clippers are 7-3 After playing Dallas are 8-2 After a loss are 3-7
Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 9-1 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing Houston Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston Detroit is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit Houston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Detroit Next up: Detroit home to LA Clippers, Friday, March 20 Houston home to Minnesota, Friday, March 20
The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Wednesday. Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Nene went for 19 points and eight rebounds, as the Nuggets dumped the Nets 121-96 on Monday night. Denver cashed as 9-point home favorites as the teams played over the 208-point total set by oddsmakers. O.J. Mayo finished with 21 points and six assists for Memphis in its 103-92 loss to Portland on Monday night. Portland covered as 6.5-point road favorites as the game played over the 189-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: Denver has won 3 straight games. Team records: Denver: 43-25 SU, 37-30-1 ATS Memphis: 17-49 SU, 29-36-1 ATS Denver most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing New Jersey are 4-6 After a win are 6-4
Memphis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing New Orleans are 5-5 After playing Portland are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Memphis Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver Memphis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games at home Next up: Denver home to Washington, Friday, March 20 Memphis at New Orleans, Friday, March 20
The Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Ford Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. John Salmons poured in 38 points to lead the Bulls past the Celtics 127-121 on Tuesday night. Chicago cashed as 2-point home underdogs as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers. Kevin Durant dropped 25 points to lift the Thunder past the Spurs 78-76 on Monday night. Oklahoma City cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 190-point total posted by oddsmakers. Current streak: Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 31-37 SU, 35-32-1 ATS Oklahoma City: 19-48 SU, 40-26-1 ATS Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a win are 3-7
Oklahoma City most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Utah are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games at home Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Chicago home to LA Lakers, Saturday, March 21 Oklahoma City home to Utah, Friday, March 20
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at New Orleans Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Kevin Love paced Minnesota with 17 points and 19 boards in its 93-86 loss to San Antonio on Tuesday night. San Antonio failed to cover as 11-point home favorites as the game played under the 191.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Chris Paul went for 29 points, 11 assists, six boards, and six steals for New Orleans in its 95-84 loss to Houston on Monday night. Houston cashed as 3.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 182.5-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: New Orleans has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 20-47 SU, 30-36-1 ATS New Orleans: 41-25 SU, 28-36-2 ATS Minnesota most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8
New Orleans most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Memphis are 9-1 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Minnesota Next up: Minnesota at Houston, Friday, March 20 New Orleans home to Memphis, Friday, March 20
The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks when they take their seats on Wednesday. Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Rafer Alston led Orlando with 23 points and five steals in its 97-93 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night. Cleveland couldn't cover as 6-point home favorites as the game played under the 190-point total posted by sportsbooks. The Bucks defeated Boston 86-77 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (198). Charlie Villanueva scored a team-high 19 points for Milwaukee and Richard Jefferson added 17 points in the loss. Team records: Orlando: 49-18 SU, 43-23-1 ATS Milwaukee: 31-38 SU, 36-31-2 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing New York are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1
Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Portland are 2-8 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Orlando is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Milwaukee is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Orlando Milwaukee is 15-4-2 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 20 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games Next up: Orlando home to New York, Saturday, March 21 Milwaukee home to Portland, Saturday, March 21
The New Jersey Nets and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Madison Square Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Vince Carter dropped 32 points to lead New Jersey in its 121-96 loss to Denver on Monday night. Denver cashed as 9-point home favorites as the teams played over the 208-point total set by oddsmakers. The Knicks lost to Cleveland 98-93 as a 10-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210.5). Al Harrington led the Knicks with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Nate Robinson had 20 points and seven assists. Current streak: New Jersey has lost 4 straight games. Team records: New Jersey: 28-39 SU, 34-32-1 ATS New York: 28-38 SU, 38-27-1 ATS New Jersey most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7
New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 1-9 After playing Cleveland are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road New Jersey is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Jersey's last 15 games New Jersey is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York's last 11 games at home New York is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 17 of New York's last 22 games New York is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey Next up: New Jersey home to Miami, Friday, March 20 New York home to Sacramento, Friday, March 20
The Miami Heat 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. The Heat lost to Philadelphia 85-77 as a 7.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (196). Jermaine O'Neal led Miami with 20 points, while Dwyane Wade was held to 18 points on 8-of-21 shooting. Paul Pierce had 37 points and seven boards for Boston in its 127-121 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night. Chicago cashed as 2-point home underdogs as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers. Current streak: Boston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Miami: 36-30 SU, 31-34-1 ATS Boston: 50-18 SU, 34-34 ATS Miami most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing New Jersey are 3-7 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2
Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing San Antonio are 6-4 After playing Chicago are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing at home against Miami Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games at home Next up: Miami at New Jersey, Friday, March 20 Boston at San Antonio, Friday, March 20
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