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The Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Jazz jumped out to a lead in the second quarter and held on for a 97-88 victory over the Mavericks on Friday. The Jazz covered the 2-point spread, while the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 194.
Deron Williams dropped 17 points with 13 assists for the Jazz, and Ronnie Brewer added a team-high 21 points.
The Rockets fell 88-79 to the Hornets as a 2.5-point road underdog on Friday. That game’s 167 points went UNDER the posted total of 185.
Yao Ming had a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston: 19-11 SU, 15-15 ATS Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 3-7 After a win are 3-7 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Utah The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston’s last 19 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games at home Next up:
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Magic-Timberwolves Preview
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The Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 9-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Hedo Turkoglu tossed in a team-high 20 points on Thursday afternoon to lead the Magic to an 88-68 win over the Hornets.
The Magic easily covered the 5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (190).
Al Jefferson dropped 21 points with 15 rebounds in a double-double performance on Friday, leading the Timberwolves past the favored Knicks 120-107. The Timberwolves won the game as a 7.5-point underdog, while the 227 points made it OVER the posted total of 215.
Rashad McCants had 23 points, and Sebastian Telfair dropped 20 in that victory.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 5-23 SU, 11-17 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Orlando is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games when playing Orlando Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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Thunder-Wizards Preview
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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Wizards listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder lost a tough 90-88 decision to the Pistons last time out, as 11-point road underdogs. That game’s 178 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.
Kevin Durant tossed in a game-high 26 points for the Thunder, who have just three wins on the season.
Antawn Jamison was good for 28 points in Washington’s 93-89 loss to
The Cavaliers failed to cover the 15.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (192).
Current streak:
Team records:
Washington: 4-23 SU, 10-17 ATS Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Phoenix are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 1-9 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games when playing Washington Oklahoma City is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Washington Oklahoma City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington Oklahoma City is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City Washington is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City Next up:
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2008 Bowl Picks
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Nets-Bobcats Preview
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The New Jersey Nets and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bobcats listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Gerald Wallace netted 16 points to go with 13 rebounds for a double-double on Friday, as the Bobcats upset the Nets 95-87. That game’s 182 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Raymond Felton led the way with a team-high 22 points, and Emeka Okafor added 21 in the win.
Vince Carter had 19 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Charlotte: 11-19 SU, 18-12 ATS New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Chicago are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3 Charlotte most recently: A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Charlotte New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road New Jersey is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Charlotte Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home Charlotte is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games Charlotte is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing New Jersey Next up:
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Bulls-Hawks Preview
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The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bulls were defeated 90-77 by the Heat as 5.5-point underdogs last time out. That game’s 167 points fell UNDER the posted total of 197.
Aaron Gray had 12 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Marvin Williams went for 21 points and seven rebounds to lead the Hawks past the Thunder 99-88 on Tuesday night.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 18-10 SU, 16-12 ATS Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Miami are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Chicago is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games at home Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Next up:
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Emerald Bowl: Miami vs. California Preview
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The Miami Hurricanes lost their final two games of the season on the road, finishing at 7-5 and settling for the Emerald Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Jacory Harris and Robert Marve both threw for one touchdown and two interceptions for
The Hurricanes failed to cover the 2-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 50.
Jahvid Best rushed for a school-record 311 yards and four touchdowns for
The Golden Bears covered the 35-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 53.
Team records:
California: 8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 California most recently: A few trends to consider:
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Champs Sports Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Florida State Preview
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Two teams that had higher hopes in 2008 than the Champs Sports Bowl will hook up Dec. 27 at Florida Citrus Bowl. Wisconsin Badgers (7-5) of the Big Ten and the ACC’s Florida State Seminoles (8-4) will both be gunning for a bowl victory to soothe a disappointing season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 6-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Drew Weatherford could only total 62 yards passing, while Jermaine Thomas rushed for one TD and 37 yards as
The Seminoles did not cover the 17-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 53.5.
Team records:
Wisconsin most recently:
When playing in December are 3-1 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 Florida State most recently: A few trends to consider:
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Meineke Bowl: West Virginia vs. North Carolina Preview
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Pat White will be looking for 81 rushing yards to set a personal mark while he tries to get his West Virginia Mountaineers past North Carolina December 27 in the Meineke Bowl. The game between a pair of 8-4 teams is a veritable home game for UNC as it’s played at nearby Bank of America Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mountaineers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Pat White threw for 140 yards with a touchdown, and Pat McAfee booted two field goals over 40 yards in the win.
A near-perfect T.J. Yates threw three touchdown passes, and Trimane Goddard intercepted a pass in the closing seconds to seal a 28-20 win for
The Tar Heels covered the 7-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 43.5.
Team records:
North Carolina: 8-4 SU, 5-6 ATS West Virginia most recently:
When playing in December are 4-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 North Carolina most recently: A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 6 games North Carolina is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Carolina’s last 9 games |
Saturday’s Betting
College football, college basketball, the NBA, and the NHL will all try to share the sporting scene on a busy Saturday. Here’s a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.
The Gridiron Spotlight
The Meineke Bowl kicks off Saturday’s college football schedule at
The biggest favorite in that trio of games is
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Other Notable Events
The San Jose Sharks entered the Christmas break with a league-leading mark of
A busy Saturday night has 10 other games on the ice, including
The Rest of the Schedule
There are eight games in the NBA on Saturday night, including
And there are four ranked teams in action in college hoops Saturday, including No. 15 Ohio State vs.
A Peek at the Future
The NFL wraps up its regular season on Sunday, with many key games on the schedule. Current odds for the bigger matchups:
With all the playoff scenarios effecting week 17 NFL picks, among the subplots is the future of Jets coach Eric Mangini.
Headlines
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