March Madness Odds Betting: Horizon League and Ohio Valley Conference Picks Info

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March Madness betting is underway as the Horizon League and Ohio Valley Conference open up their postseason. With help from databases including at ScoresOddsPicks.com here are some spread trends, all against the Vegas betting odds.

Valparaiso-Wright State

The Wright State Raiders enter on a 2-7 skid, while the Valparaiso Crusaders are 0-6 off straight up win.

Illinois Chicago-Youngstown State

The YSU Penguins are 16-7 with three pushes in their last 26 at home. Youngstown State is 6-1 at home in the series.

Detroit-Cleveland State

The Detroit Titans are 7-19-2 their last 28 and 3-12 on the road. The Cleveland State Vikings are 8-2 at home versus an opponent with a losing road record. They are 19-7 off straight up win. The home team is 10-3 in the series.

Loyola Chicago-Wisconsin Milwaukee

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are 1-7 on the road versus an opponent with home winning percentage of .600 or better and 1-8 everywhere against teams with a winning record .

Tennessee Tech-Tennessee Martin

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are 1-6 against teams with a winning record. The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks are 19-7 to the Ohio Valley.

Eastern Illinois-Austin Peay

Eastern Illinois 0-7 to the Ohio Valley. The favorite is 6-1 in the series.

Tennessee State-Murray State

The Tennessee State Tigers are 17-7 on the road versus an opponent winning road record. The Murray State Racers are 3-11 at home opponent road versus an opponent with a winning percentage of .400 or less.

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Big Monday Betting

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How should sports bettors be celebrating Dr. Seuss birthday? With green money and winners is how. What Texas Independence Day celebrations are most appropriate? The Baylor-Texas game on ESPN offers great betting opportunity. The sportsbooks have Texas laying 7.5.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cavs take on the Heat in an Eastern NBA clash, while Villanova will try to bounce Notre Dame in college hoops action.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

LeBron James and the Cavaliers will arrive in Miami to take on Dwyane Wade and the Heat in the marquee NBA contest for Monday. Those Eastern Conference clubs met twice back in December, with each team picking up a victory at home. The Heat got past the Cavaliers 104-95 in Miami on December 30, while the Cavs rolled to a 93-86 win in Cleveland in a December 28 contest.

New Orleans will be in Philadelphia on Monday night, while Washington hosts Atlanta, and Oklahoma City gets a visit from Dallas. As well, it’ll be San Antonio at the Clippers in the evening’s final contest (10:30pm ET tipoff). The Spurs played host to the Clippers back on January 8 and came away with a 106-84 blowout victory. Tony Parker led San Antonio with 19 points in that January win.

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ScoresOddsPicks.com has the Horizon League matchups as well as the Ohio Valley Conference.

The march toward Madness . . .

The top college hoops team in action on Monday night is the Villanova Wildcats, who will be on the road at Notre Dame. The Wildcats were edged 56-54 by Georgetown on Saturday, with Dante Cunningham tossing in a team-high 13 points in the loss. The Fighting Irish were beaten 72-65 by Connecticut on Saturday; Tory Jackson scored 17 points and added five assists for Notre Dame.

Texas will be trying to bounce back from a 68-59 loss to Oklahoma State when they host Baylor on Monday night; the Longhorns had been at No. 25 in the rankings last week. The Bears are coming off a 75-57 win over Colorado. Other notable Monday games: Davidson at Elon, and Boise State at New Mexico State.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are only two teams in action around the National Hockey League on Monday night, with the Avalanche on the road to take on the Islanders in a battle of conference cellar dwellers. Colorado was blasted 6-1 by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with Ryan Smyth providing the lone Avs goal. New York is actually coming off a rare victory, as they blanked the Sabres 2-0 at home on Saturday. Yann Danis made 31 saves for the shutout in the win.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Both the Grapefruit League and the Cactus League begin their first full weeks of action on Monday. Florida matchups to start the week include Boston at Baltimore, Tampa Bay at St. Louis, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Toronto, and the Yankees at Houston. Over in Arizona it’ll be Milwaukee at San Diego, Arizona at the Cubs, San Francisco at Kansas City, Texas at Cleveland, Seattle at the White Sox, and the Angels at Colorado. More interesting baseball betting opportunities arrive Thursday, with the start of the World Baseball Classic.

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Spurs-Clippers Odds Preview

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The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Spurs lost to Portland 102-84 as a 4.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (182).

Tony Parker led the Spurs with 15 points and Tim Duncan had 14 points in the loss.

The Clippers were defeated 100-95 by the Bobcats last time out, as 1-point underdogs. The 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.

Zach Randolph went for 33 points and nine rebounds in the loss.

Current streak:
San Antonio has lost 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
San Antonio: 39-19 SU, 29-27-2 ATS
Los Angeles: 15-45 SU, 23-37 ATS

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Dallas are 8-2
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Memphis are 1-9
After playing Charlotte are 5-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Clippers last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 9 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing San Antonio

Next up:
San Antonio at Dallas, Wednesday, March 4
LA Clippers home to Memphis, Wednesday, March 4

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Mavericks-Thunder Odds Preview

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The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Ford Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Mavericks defeated Toronto 109-98 as a 6-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (205.5).

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points to go along with 10 rebounds for Dallas, while Josh Howard added 16 points in the win.

The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 99-92 at the FedExForum Saturday.

OKC pushed with the 7-point spread while the final score under the 198-point total.

Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 36-23 SU, 28-31 ATS
Oklahoma City: 14-45 SU, 35-24 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing San Antonio are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 0-10
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
Oklahoma City is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Oklahoma City is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 7 games when playing Dallas

Next up:
Dallas home to San Antonio, Wednesday, March 4
Oklahoma City home to Washington, Wednesday, March 4

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Cavaliers-Heat Odds Preview

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The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Cavaliers edged Atlanta 88-87 as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (190).

LeBron James scored 26 points and handed out 11 assists for Cleveland, while Mo Williams added 20 points in the win.

Miami survived a shootout with the Knicks, scoring 37 points in the fourth quarter for a 120-115 win at AmericanAirlines Arena Saturday.

New York covered as a 6.5-point favorite while the final score played over the 212.5-point total.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Cleveland: 46-12 SU, 37-21 ATS
Miami: 31-27 SU, 27-30-1 ATS

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami’s last 13 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games at home
Miami is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next up:
Cleveland home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, March 4
Miami home to Phoenix, Wednesday, March 4

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Hawks-Wizards Odds Preview

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The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Hawks lost to Cleveland 88-87 as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (190).

Joe Johnson led Atlanta with 21 points and Marvin Williams had 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Wizards couldn’t stop Charlie Villanueva, who scored 25 points in their 109-93 loss to the Bucks at the Bradley Center Saturday.

Milwaukee covered as a 6.5-point home favorite while the final score played under the 208-point total.

Team records:
Atlanta: 33-26 SU, 31-28 ATS
Washington: 14-45 SU, 22-36-1 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Oklahoma City are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up:
Atlanta at New York, Wednesday, March 4
Washington at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 4

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Hornets-76ers Lines Preview

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The New Orleans Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Wachovia Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Hornets defeated New Jersey 99-96 as a 4.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (190).

David West scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for New Orleans, while Chris Paul had 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.

The 76ers couldn’t find a way to score down the stretch, losing 106-100 to the Magic at the Wachovia Center Saturday.

Orlando covered as a 1.5-point road favorite while the final score played over the 196.5-point total.

Current streak:
New Orleans has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 36-22 SU, 23-33-2 ATS
Philadelphia: 29-29 SU, 27-29-2 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Memphis are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Next up:
New Orleans home to Dallas, Thursday, March 5
Philadelphia at Memphis, Saturday, March 7

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Boise State-New Mexico State Lines Preview

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The fans at Pan American Center will be treated to a game between the Boise State Broncos and the New Mexico State Aggies when they take their seats on Monday.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Current streak:
Boise State has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Boise State: 17-10 SU, 11-12 ATS
New Mexico State: 15-13 SU, 10-16-1 ATS

Boise State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Fresno State are 6-4
After playing Louisiana Tech are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

New Mexico State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Hawaii are 6-2
After playing Louisiana Tech are 6-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State’s last 5 games when playing New Mexico State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State’s last 6 games
Boise State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Mexico State
Boise State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Mexico State’s last 8 games at home
New Mexico State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State’s last 5 games when playing Boise State

Next up:
Boise State home to Fresno State, Thursday, March 5
New Mexico State at Hawaii, Saturday, March 7

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Baylor-Texas Odds Preview

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The Baylor Bears and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Frank Erwin Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Curtis Jerrells scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Baylor to a 75-57 win over Colorado on Saturday afternoon.

The Bears covered the 14.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 138.

Texas was knocked off 68-59 by a surging Oklahoma State team at Gallagher-Iba Arena Saturday.

OSU covered as a 1-point home favorite while the final score played under the 154-point total.

Team records:
Baylor: 17-11 SU, 7-12-1 ATS
Texas: 19-9 SU, 10-15 ATS

Baylor most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Nebraska are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Kansas are 10-0
After playing Oklahoma State are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baylor’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baylor’s last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baylor’s last 6 games on the road
Baylor is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baylor
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor
Texas is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Baylor

Next up:
Baylor home to Nebraska, Saturday, March 7
Texas at Kansas, Saturday, March 7

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The Citadel-Georgia Southern Lines Preview

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The The Citadel Bulldogs and the Georgia Southern Eagles will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Hanner Fieldhouse.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Current streak:
Georgia Southern has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
The Citadel: 19-11 SU, 17-6-1 ATS
Georgia Southern: 8-20 SU, 9-17 ATS

The Citadel most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
After playing Wofford are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Georgia Southern most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing Davidson are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The Citadel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The Citadel is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The Citadel is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The Citadel is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Georgia Southern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against The Citadel
Georgia Southern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against The Citadel
Georgia Southern is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing The Citadel
Georgia Southern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing The Citadel

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