Bucks-Lakers Preview

The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bucks outlasted the Bobcats on Friday, and came away with a 101-96 victory. The Bucks managed to cover the 4-point spread, and the 197 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.
Michael Redd led the way with 25 points and five rebounds, and Richard Jefferson added 22 in the win.
The Lakers were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to hang on for a 106-104 victory over the Wizards on Friday. The Lakers failed to cover the 12-point spread, and the 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5.
Andrew Bynum had 19 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double, and Kobe Bryant dropped a team-high 23 points in the win.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 9-12 SU, 14-6-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 16-2 SU, 11-7 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 9-1
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at Phoenix, Tuesday, December 9
LA Lakers at Sacramento, Tuesday, December 9

 

Celtics-Pacers Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics improved to 19-2 with an 93-78 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday. The Celtics covered the 8-point spread, and the 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 185.
Rajon Rondo had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the way.
The Pacers fell 97-73 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 11-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total of 207.
Troy Murphy shot 6-for-10 from the field with 15 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Boston has won 11 straight games.
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 19-2 SU, 12-9 ATS
Indiana: 7-12 SU, 9-9-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 10-0

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Indiana is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at Washington, Thursday, December 11
Indiana at Toronto, Wednesday, December 10

 

Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers were clipped 93-78 by the Celtics last time out, as 8-point road underdogs. The 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 185.
Travis Outlaw and Lyle Aldridge each had 13 points in the loss.
The Raptors lost their third straight in a 114-87 defeat at the hands of the Jazz last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Chris Bosh had a double-double for the Raptors, collecting 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 14-7 SU, 11-10 ATS
Toronto: 8-10 SU, 6-12 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Utah are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Portland
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Portland home to Orlando, Tuesday, December 9
Toronto at Cleveland, Tuesday, December 9

 

Pistons-Knicks Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost 96-91 to the 76ers last time out, as 8-point favorites at home. That game’s 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Richard Hamilton tossed in 19 points for the Pistons, and Allen Iverson added 17 in the loss.
The Knicks lost a hard-fought 98-95 decision to the Hawks last time out, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Al Harrington tossed in a game-high 27 points, and hauled down seven boards in a losing effort.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-7 SU, 9-9 ATS
New York: 8-11 SU, 9-10 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing New York
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York
Detroit is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
New York is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games
Next up:
Detroit at Washington, Tuesday, December 9
New York at Chicago, Tuesday, December 9

 

Redskins-Ravens Preview

The Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at M & T Bank Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ravens listed as 6-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game’s total is sitting at 35½.
The Redskins lost to the Giants 23-7 as a 3.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jason Campbell passed for 232 yards with an interception for Washington and Chris Cooley caught six passes for 71 yards.
The Ravens defeated Cincinnati 34-3 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Mark Clayton caught five passes for 164 yards and a touchdown and he also threw for 32-yard touchdown pass for Baltimore, while Joe Flacco passed for 280 yards with two touchdown passes in the win.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 7-5 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Baltimore: 8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Baltimore most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 14
Baltimore home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 14

 

Cowboys-Steelers Preview

The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Heinz Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 38½.
Tony Romo threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to a 34-9 win over the Seahawks in Week 13. The Cowboys covered the 12.5-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Jason Witten caught nine passes for 115 yards and a TD.
The Steelers defeated New England 33-10 as a 1-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (39).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 179 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Pittsburgh, while Hines Ward caught five passes for 37 yards with a touchdown.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
Pittsburgh: 9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 8-2

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Dallas is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 16 games
Next up:
Dallas home to NY Giants, Sunday, December 14
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Sunday, December 14

 

Rams-Cardinals Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals meet at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 14-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 48½.
The Rams lost to Miami 16-12 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44).
Stephen Jackson rushed for 94 yards on 21 carries for St. Louis and Marc Bulger passed for 149 yards with three interceptions.
The Cardinals were pounded 48-20 by the Eagles last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 49.
Kurt Warner completed 21-of-39 for 235 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 6 straight games.
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 2-10 SU, 4-8 ATS
Arizona: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
St. Louis most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 1-9

Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis’s last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Seattle, Sunday, December 14
Arizona home to Minnesota, Sunday, December 14

 

Patriots-Seahawks Preview

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 7-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Patriots lost to Pittsburgh 33-10 as a 1-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (39).
Matt Cassel threw for 169 yards with two interceptions and two lost fumbles for New England and Sammy Morris rushed for 45 yards and a TD on 10 carries.
The Seahawks were crushed 34-9 by the Cowboys last time out, as 12.5-point underdogs. The combined 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
John Carlson had six receptions for 105 yards in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
New England: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS
Seattle: 2-10 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in December are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Seattle most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
New England is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England’s last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New England
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing New England
Next up:
New England at Oakland, Sunday, December 14
Seattle at St. Louis, Sunday, December 14

 

Jets-49ers Preview

The fans at Candlestick Park will be treated to a game between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44½.
The Jets lost to Denver 34-17 as an 8-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Thomas Jones rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries for Denver and Brett Favre passed for 247 yards with an interception.
The 49ers upset Buffalo 10-3 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Shaun Hill passed for 161 yards with a touchdown for San Francisco, while Frank Gore rushed for 66 yards on 24 carries in the win.
Team records:
New York: 8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS
San Francisco: 4-8 SU, 5-7 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games
NY Jets are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
NY Jets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing NY Jets
Next up:
NY Jets home to Buffalo, Sunday, December 14
San Francisco at Miami, Sunday, December 14

 

Chiefs-Broncos Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos meet at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 9-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
The Chiefs defeated Oakland 20-13 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Larry Johnson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for Kansas City, while Tyler Thigpen passed for 162 yards with an interception in the win.
The Broncos defeated the Jets 34-17 as an 8-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jay Culter passed for 357 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Denver, while Peyton Hillis rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.
Team records:
Kansas City: 2-10 SU, 6-6 ATS
Denver: 7-5 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6

Denver most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Kansas City’s last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City’s last 14 games when playing Denver
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver’s last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Kansas City home to San Diego, Sunday, December 14
Denver at Carolina, Sunday, December 14

 

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