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Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics will be looking to pick up a win against Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic on Thursday. Here’s your Daily Sports and Betting Roundup.

Oscar Nominations 2009

Most sportsbooks should have betting odds in the Academy Award winners now that the nominations are out. Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, Michael Shannon, Marisa Tomei, Melissa Leo and the Benjamin Button Movie headline early favorites. We will have the Oscar Awards Vegas odds once they come out.

In political betting odds news, Condoleezza Rice has signed with the William Morris Agency as a client.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Steelers are the AFC champions this season, but how do the Vegas oddsmakers like their chances of duplicating that feat next year? Well, the (very) early line has them listed second at 4/1 odds to be the 2009/10 AFC champs, behind the Patriots at 7/2 odds. The Colts are next at 9/2, followed by the Ravens at 11/2, the Titans at 15/2, and the Chargers at 8/1. The second tier of contenders are the Dolphins (12/1), Jets (14/1), Jaguars (15/1), and Broncos (18/1), with the Texans at 20/1, and the Bills behind them on the list at just 25/1.

Longshots for next season include the Browns at 30/1 and the Bengals at 35/1, while the Chiefs and Raiders sit down in the odds basement at 50/1 right now.

Super Bowl XLIII odds have the Steelers a seven-point favorite over the Cardinals.

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Other Notable Events

The Magic are riding a seven-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s marquee matchup with the Celtics, and they’ve managed to pick up the victory in nine of their past 10 games to sit at 33-8 straight-up and 28-12-1 against-the-spread on the season. However, when these two teams met back on December 1 the Celtics cruised to a 107-88 win as an 8.5-point favorite on their own court.

The second game of the night’s NBA doubleheader is a projected mismatch between the Wizards and Lakers in Los Angeles. Still, lowly Washington did manage to hold their own in the last meeting between these teams, a 106-104 Lakers road win back on December 5; the Wizards had been 12-point underdogs.

The Rest of the Schedule

A Big Ten battle between No. 18 Purdue and No. 21 Minnesota highlights the college hoops schedule for Thursday. The Boilermakers (14-4 SU, 7-8 ATS) knocked off Iowa 75-53 in their last game, while the Golden Gophers (16-2 SU, 9-4 ATS) are coming off a 74-65 loss to Northwestern. As well, No. 12 Georgetown will take on West Virginia, No. 13 UCLA meets Washington State, No. 16 Butler plays Wisc-Green Bay, and No. 23 Gonzaga travels to Pepperdine.

News from the Wire

Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro and Blue Jackets goaltender Pascal Leclaire are both gone for the season; DiPietro hasn’t been able to recover from his knee injury, while Leclaire will have ankle surgery . . . Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is still on track to play in the Super Bowl despite his knee injury, which has been reported as a slightly sprained MCL . . . Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is also a little banged up, but will be behind center next weekend…Jay McGwire, brother of Mark McGwire us pitching a book to major publishing houses dealing with Mark’s steroid saga…

A Peek at the Future

Friday’s NBA slate features 12 games, including Dallas at Detroit, Houston at Indiana, New Jersey at San Antonio, and Cleveland at Golden State . . . the PGA Tour continues its latest stop this weekend, the Bob Hope Classic at PGA West in La Quinta, California . . . No. 3 Connecticut will take on No. 19 Notre Dame in college hoops action on Saturday, with Maryland travelling to play No. 2 Duke.

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USC-Washington Odds Preview

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The USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Edmundson Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
USC edged Arizona on a last-second free throw, winning 65-64 at the Galen Center Saturday.
Arizona covered as a 7.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 127.5-point total.
Washington handled Oregon State 89-59 at the Gill Coliseum Saturday night.
Washington covered as a 10.5-point road favorite while the final score played over the 130-point total.
Current streak:
USC has won 2 straight games.
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
USC: 12-5 SU, 7-8 ATS
Washington: 13-4 SU, 10-5 ATS
USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington State are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing UCLA are 7-3
After playing Oregon State are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
USC is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
USC is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of USC’s last 7 games when playing Washington
USC is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing USC
Next up:
USC at Washington State, Saturday, January 24
Washington home to UCLA, Saturday, January 24

 

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UCLA-Washington State Lines Preview

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The UCLA Bruins and the Washington State Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Friel Court.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Josh Shipp scored 16 points and Darren Collison added 14 for UCLA in a 61-58 overtime loss to Arizona State on Saturday afternoon.
The Bruins did not cover the 6-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 128.
Taylor Rochestie was the star of the day with 30 points and seven assists as Washington State beat Oregon 74-62 on Saturday.
The Cougars covered the 1-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 119.5.
Current streak:
Washington State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
UCLA: 14-3 SU, 8-8 ATS
Washington State: 11-6 SU, 5-10 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Arizona State are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1

Washington State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing USC are 3-7
After playing Oregon are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington State
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
UCLA is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington State’s last 8 games at home
Washington State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games
Washington State is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
UCLA at Washington, Saturday, January 24
Washington State home to USC, Saturday, January 24

 

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Saint Mary’s-San Diego Odds Preview

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The Saint Mary‘s Gaels and the San Diego Toreros will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Saint Mary‘s has won 14 straight games.
San Diego has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Saint Mary‘s: 17-1 SU, 8-5-1 ATS
San Diego: 12-7 SU, 8-8 ATS
Saint Mary’s most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Gonzaga are 9-1
After playing Pepperdine are 7-3
After a win are 10-0

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 1-9
After playing Loyola Marymount are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Saint Mary’s is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Mary’s is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saint Mary’s last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saint Mary’s last 9 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Mary’s
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing at home against Saint Mary’s
Next up:
Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga, Thursday, January 29
San Diego at Portland, Thursday, January 29

 

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Purdue-Minnesota Lines Preview

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The fans at Williams Arena will be treated to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Purdue defeated Iowa 75-53 as a 12.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (117).
E’Twaun Moore poured in 13 points fir Purdue and Keaton Grant delivered 12 points in the win.
Minnesota lost to Northwestern 74-65 as a 1-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (124).
Lawrence Westbrook led the Golden Gophers with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Damian Joseph netted 14 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Purdue has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Purdue: 14-4 SU, 7-8 ATS
Minnesota: 16-2 SU, 9-4 ATS
Purdue most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Michigan are 3-7
After playing Iowa are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Northwestern are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Purdue’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Purdue is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Purdue
Minnesota is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Purdue
Next up:
Purdue home to Michigan, Saturday, January 31
Minnesota at Indiana, Sunday, January 25

 

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West Virginia-Georgetown Odds Preview

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The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Georgetown Hoyas when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
West Virginia survived a scare by holding off South Florida 62-59 on Saturday afternoon thanks to 27 points from Da’Sean Butler.
The Mountaineers did not cover the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 127.
DaJuan Summers paced Georgetown with 21 points and seven rebounds but it was not enough as the team lost 76-67 to Duke on Saturday afternoon.
The 9-point loss played to a push, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 138.
Current streak:
West Virginia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
West Virginia: 13-4 SU, 6-8 ATS
Georgetown: 12-4 SU, 6-5-1 ATS
West Virginia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing South Florida are 2-1
After a win are 7-3

Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Seton Hall are 5-5
After playing Duke are 3-1
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 5 games when playing Georgetown
West Virginia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 6 games
Georgetown is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Georgetown is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against West Virginia
Georgetown is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown’s last 5 games when playing West Virginia
Next up:
West Virginia home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, January 25
Georgetown at Seton Hall, Sunday, January 25

 

 
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Wizards-Lakers Lines Preview

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The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Wizards were badly outplayed in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 110-107 victory over the Kings on Wednesday. The Wizards won the game as a 2.5-point underdog, and the team’s played OVER the posted total of 207.5.
Antawn Jamison led the way with a game-high 33 points, and Caron Butler had 32 points with six rebounds and five assists in that win.
The Lakers took control in the third quarter and went on to clobber the Clippers 108-97 on Wednesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 16-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 203.5.
Andrew Bynum tossed in a game-high 42 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double to lead the way.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 9-32 SU, 17-24 ATS
Los Angeles: 33-8 SU, 19-22 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Portland are 7-3
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing San Antonio are 9-1
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 15 games when playing LA Lakers
Washington is 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games when playing LA Lakers
Washington is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home
LA Lakers are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Lakers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games
Next up:
Washington at Portland, Saturday, January 24
LA Lakers home to San Antonio, Sunday, January 25

 

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Celtics-Magic Lines Preview

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The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics got out to a 19 point lead en route to a 98-83 victory over the Heat on Wedneday, The Celtics covered the 6-point spread, while the 181 points fell UNDER the posted total of 187.
Ray Allen led the way with 27 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Eddie House added 25 points in the win.
The Magic defeated the Nuggets 106-88 on Saturday, as slight 1.5-point underdogs at home. The 194 points went UNDER the posted total of 209.5.
Hedo Turkoglu turned in a strong performance with 31 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jameer Nelson added 23 points, and Rashard Lewis chipped in with 21.
Current streak:
Boston has won 6 straight games.
Orlando has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 35-9 SU, 24-20 ATS
Orlando: 33-8 SU, 28-12-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-9
Before playing Dallas are 4-6
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 8-2
After playing Denver are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Dallas, Sunday, January 25
Orlando at Miami, Saturday, January 24

 

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Baylor-Kansas State Odds Preview

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The Baylor Bears and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Bramlage Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Curtis Jerrells had 31 points and 10 assists as Baylor beat Oklahoma State 98-92 in overtime on Saturday afternoon.
The Bears just covered the 5.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 158.
Kansas State was defeated 73-51 by Nebraska as a pick’em on Saturday. That game’s 124 points fell UNDER the posted total of 128.
Denis Clemente had 14 points, and Darren Kent netted 10 in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Kansas State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baylor: 14-3 SU, 5-4 ATS
Kansas State: 11-6 SU, 3-6-1 ATS
Baylor most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Oklahoma are 4-6
After playing Oklahoma State are 2-8
After a win are 7-3

Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baylor’s last 13 games on the road
Baylor is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas State
Baylor is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
Kansas State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Kansas State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baylor
Kansas State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baylor
Next up:
Baylor at Oklahoma, Saturday, January 24
Kansas State at Colorado, Saturday, January 24

 

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Clemson-North Carolina Lines Preview

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The Clemson Tigers and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dean Smith Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Clemson got 15 points from K.C. Rivers and Terrence Oglesby in a 78-68 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers did not cover the 2.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 155.5.
North Carolina exploded in the second half for a 82-65 victory over Miami at the Dean E. Smith Center Saturday.
Miami covered as a 17.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 159.5-point total.
Current streak:
North Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Clemson: 16-1 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
North Carolina: 16-2 SU, 8-9 ATS
Clemson most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Georgia Tech are 5-5
After playing Wake Forest are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Florida State are 9-1
After playing Miami are 6-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Clemson is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Clemson’s last 7 games on the road
Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson’s last 5 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clemson
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Clemson
North Carolina is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home
North Carolina is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games
Next up:
Clemson home to Georgia Tech, Sunday, January 25
North Carolina at Florida State, Wednesday, January 28

 

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