Notre Dame-Louisville Odds Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Freedom Hall.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Notre Dame got 30 points from Luke Harangody and broke free in the second half to beat Seton Hall 88-79 on Saturday afternoon.
The Irish failed to cover the 14.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 158.
Terrence Williams’ layup with 12 seconds left proved to be the difference as Louisville upset Villinova 61-60 on Saturday afternoon.
The Cards covered the 2-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 132.
Current streak:
Notre Dame has won 2 straight games.
Louisville has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 12-3 SU, 5-5 ATS
Louisville: 11-3 SU, 7-7 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Syracuse are 7-3
After playing Seton Hall are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-2
After playing Villanova are 2-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Notre Dame is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Notre Dame’s last 15 games on the road
Notre Dame is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Louisville is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Louisville is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Louisville’s last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Louisville’s last 18 games
Next up:
Notre Dame at Syracuse, Saturday, January 17
Louisville home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 17

 

Samford-College of Charleston Odds Preview

The Samford Bulldogs and the College of Charleston Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Kresse Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Samford: 6-7 SU, 4-3 ATS
College of Charleston: 11-3 SU, 7-2 ATS
Samford most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-3
After a loss are 6-4

College of Charleston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Wofford are 6-4
After playing Georgia Southern are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Samford is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Samford is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the
road
College
of Charleston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
College of Charleston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Samford home to Western Carolina, Thursday, January 15
College of Charleston at Wofford, Thursday, January 15

 

Pacers-Jazz Lines Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pacers lost to Golden State 120-117 as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (234.5).
Danny Granger scored a game-high 42 points for Indiana and T.J. Ford had 15 points and six assists.
The Jazz dominated early as they ran over the Pistons 99-82 on Saturday. The Jazz covered the 9-point spread, but the 181 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5.
Mehmet Okur shot 8-for-9 from the field with 22 points and six rebounds, while Ronnie Brewer added 16 points in that win.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 13-24 SU, 18-18-1 ATS
Utah: 22-15 SU, 21-16 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 3-7
After playing Golden State are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Indiana’s last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Indiana is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Utah
Indiana is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 6 games
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Indiana home to Detroit, Wednesday, January 14
Utah at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, January 14

 

 

Trail Blazers-Bulls Odds Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers took it to the Warriors in Saturday’s 113-100 victory. The Trail Blazers could only manage a PUSH against the 13-point spread, while the 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 209.
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and collected seven rebounds. Brandon Roy chipped in with 19 points in the win.
The Bulls were upset 109-98 by the Thunder last time out, as 8.5-point favorites at home. The game’s 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 205.5.
Drew Gooden had 20 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, while Ben Gordon added 22 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Portland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 22-14 SU, 17-19 ATS
Chicago: 16-21 SU, 16-21 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 9-1
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games
Portland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Chicago
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chicago’s last 15 games
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
Next up:
Portland at Philadelphia, Wednesday, January 14
Chicago at Toronto, Wednesday, January 14

 

 

Knicks-Hornets Odds Preview

The New York Knicks and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 12-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks were trounced 96-76 by the Rockets last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The combined 172 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 205.
Tim Thomas netted 18 points, and Nate Robinson had 17 in the loss.
The Hornets were all over the Clippers in a convincing 107-80 victory on Friday. The Hornets covered the 15.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 185.
Rasual Butler tossed in a game-high 27 points, and James Posey chipped in with 16 in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 13-22 SU, 18-17 ATS
New Orleans: 22-11 SU, 14-17-2 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Dallas are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York’s last 10 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games on the road
New York is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans’s last 10 games when playing at home against New York
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Washington, Wednesday, January 14
New Orleans at Dallas, Wednesday, January 14

 

Thunder-Nets Lines Preview

\ The Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Izod Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nets listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder outscored the Bulls 15-4 in OT to earn a 109-98 upset win on Saturday, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 205.5.
Kevin Durant went for a double-double, scoring 28 points and hauling down 12 boards for the Thunder.
The Nets were clipped 104-102 by the Bucks on Friday night, as 7-point road underdogs. The 206 points sailed OVER the posted total of 191.
Vince Carter just missed a triple-double in the loss, tossing in 23 points with nine rebounds and 14 assists.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 6-32 SU, 24-14 ATS
New Jersey: 18-19 SU, 21-16 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oklahoma City’s last 17 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Utah, Wednesday, January 14
New Jersey at Boston, Wednesday, January 14

 

Raptors-Celtics Lines Preview

The division rival Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics are set to renew hostilities on Monday 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 Raptors lost to Boston 94-88 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188.5).
Andrea Bargnani led the Raptors with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Chris Bosh had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Ray Allen scored a season-high 36 points for Boston, while Rajon Rondo added 14 points and 11 assists in the win.
Team records:
Toronto: 16-22 SU, 15-22-1 ATS
Boston: 30-9 SU, 20-19 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games when playing Boston
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Chicago, Wednesday, January 14
Boston home to New Jersey, Wednesday, January 14

 

Bucks-Wizards Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks 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 Bucks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bucks were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-104 last time out, as 2.5-point road underdogs. The 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.5.
Michael Redd went for a game-high 32 points for the Bucks, while Richard Jefferson had 29 in a losing effort.
The Wizards blew an early lead and fell 92-89 to the Bobcats as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. That game’s 181 points made it OVER the posted total of 180.5.
Andray Blatche tossed in 14 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 18-21 SU, 24-13-2 ATS
Washington: 7-29 SU, 15-21 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Miami, Wednesday, January 14
Washington at New York, Wednesday, January 14

 

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