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This is a so-called minor bowl, but the teams playing in rank higher than the teams in the so-called major Orange Bowl. The No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs and the No. 9 Boise State Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on December 23 when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Andy Dalton had a pair of touchdown passes in Week 13 to lead the Horned Frogs to a 44-10 win over Air Force.
The Horned Frogs managed to cover the 20-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (41.5).
Ian Johnson rushed for 130 yards with two touchdowns to lead
Team records:
TCU: 10-2 SU, 8-3 TCU most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 Boise State most recently: A few trends to consider:
TCU is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of |
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Raptors-Clippers Preview
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The Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors lost their fourth straight in a 107-97 setback to the Spurs on Saturday. The Raptors were 10-point underdogs in that loss, while the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Jermaine O’Neal scored 24 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Clippers were defeated 119-85 by the Bucks last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 192.
Al Thornton tossed in 20 points, while Steve Novak added 14 off the bench in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Los Angeles: 8-19 SU, 11-16 ATS Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 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 Toronto LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games Next up:
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Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview
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The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets will meet on the court at
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Roy tossed in 52 points in leading the Trail Blazers to a 124-119 victory over the Suns on Thursday. The Trail Blazers managed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 204.
The Nuggets were defeated 108-101 by the Suns last time out, as 6-point road underdogs. The 209 points fell UNDER the posted total of 222.
Nene Hilario netted 20 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Denver: 17-10 SU, Portland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Denver are 8-2 After playing Phoenix are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Denver most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Denver The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland’s last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland’s last 10 games when playing Denver Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 11 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland Next up:
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Kings-Spurs Preview
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The Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 13-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Kings fell 99-90 to the Hornets last time out, as 15.5-point road underdogs. The 189 points fell UNDER the posted total of 196.5.
John Salmons netted 26 points with four rebounds and seven assists in the loss.
The Spurs handed the Raptors a fifth straight loss with a 107-97 victory on Saturday. The Spurs could only PUSH against the 10-point spread, but the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Tony Parker had 24 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Spurs, while Tim Duncan added 19 in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Antonio: 16-10 SU, Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing New Orleans are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 San Antonio most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento San Antonio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Sacramento San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home San Antonio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Next up:
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Lakers-Grizzlies Preview
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The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers fell 106-103 to the Magic last time out, as 2.5-point favorites on the road. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Kobe Bryant netted a game-high 41 points in the loss for the Lakers, while hauling down eight rebounds.
The Grizzlies were upset 112-83 by the Bobcats last time out as a 3.5-point favorite at home. The 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.5.
Rudy Gay had 17 points from 7-for-10 shooting in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Memphis: 9-17 SU, Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing New Orleans are 9-1 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Memphis most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 20-5 SU in their last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Memphis Memphis is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers Memphis is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 13 of Memphis’s last 19 games Memphis is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games Next up:
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Rockets-Nets Preview
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The Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets held off a late surge to defeat the Timberwolves 109-102 on Saturday. The Rockets managed to cover the 5.5-point spread, while the 211 points sailed OVER the posted total of 192.
Tracy McGrady had 23 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the way. Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks each had 18 in the win.
The Nets were upset 106-103 to the Heat last time out as 5-point favorites at home. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 195.
Brook Lopez had 22 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double for the Nets, while Vince Carter and Devin Harris had 21 points apiece in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
New Jersey: 13-13 SU, 14-12 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 New Jersey most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 9 games on the road Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey’s last 10 games when playing Houston New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games New Jersey is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Warriors-Magic Preview
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The Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 12-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jamal Crawford went for a game-high 50 points to lead the Warriors to a 110-103 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday, as 6.5-point underdogs. The 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.
Kelenna Azubuike chipped in with 21 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Magic won their fourth straight on Saturday, as they defeated the Lakers 106-103. The Magic won the game as 2.5-point underdogs, while the 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Jameer Nelson went for 27 points, four rebounds and five assists for the Magic. Rashard Lewis chipped in with 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Orlando: 21-6 SU, When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing After playing After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State’s last 19 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing Orlando Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Packers-Bears Preview
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The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Soldier Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 4-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Packers lost to
Aaron Rodgers threw for 278 yards with a touchdown and an interception for
Robbie Gould kicked a 35-yard field goal to lift the Bears to a 27-24 victory over the Saints in Week 15. The Bears could only PUSH against the 3-point spread, while the 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.
Matt Forte carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards and a TD, while QB Kyle Orton threw for 172 yards and ran for a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Chicago: 8-6 SU, Green Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the division are 7-3 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Green Bay is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Chicago Green Bay is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 16 of Green Bay’s last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 13 of Green Bay’s last 19 games when playing on the road against Chicago Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games at home Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Green Bay The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chicago’s last 19 games when playing at home against Green Bay Next up:
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NFL Injuries
Key weather conditions around the NFL for week 16 have been updated as have all the top sports service plays for NFL and the bowls. Now here are late breaking injuries.
San Francisco-St. Louis
In a game only the sportsbooks care about, Niners RB Frank Gore is ouyt.
San Diego-Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia is probable to definite as is WLB Derrick Brooks.
Arizona-New England
Make sure you check out the aforesaid weather report. The Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is considered a game time decision, but WFAN’s Mike Francesca has indicated he does not believe Boldin will play.
Buffalo-Denver
The Bills RB Marshawn Lynch and QB Trent Edwards are both questionable, but sources tell us Edwards will likely start. He was limited in practice as a precaution. .
Philadelphia-Washington
Eagles WR Kevin Curtis is doubtful and Philly is already banged up on the offensive line. We are told that Redskins RB Clinton Portis is a true game time decision.
Carolina-NY Giants
The Giants should get back the services of RB Brandon Jacobs.
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