Round of 64: Butler-LSU Lines Preview

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

Wizards-Clippers Odds Preview

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

76ers-Suns Odds Preview

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

Pistons-Rockets Lines Preview

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

Nuggets-Grizzlies Odds Preview

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

Bulls-Thunder Lines Preview

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

Timberwolves-Hornets Lines Preview

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

Magic-Bucks Lines Preview

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

Nets-Knicks Lines Preview

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

Heat-Celtics Lines Preview

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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