Thunder-Heat Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 11-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder fell 98-87 to the Magic last time out, as 13-point underdogs. The 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Russell Westbrook tossed in 19 points with nine boards in the loss.
Six players reached double-figures on Wednesday, as the Heat defeated the Jazz 93-89. The Heat won the game as 3.5-point underdogs, and the 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.
Dwyane Wade shot 8-for-17 from the field with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists. Shawn Marion chipped in with 15 points in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 2 straight games.
Miami has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-18 SU, 11-9 ATS
Miami: 10-9 SU, 9-9-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 7 games when playing Miami
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Golden State, Monday, December 8
Miami home to Charlotte, Monday, December 8

 

Nets-76ers Preview

The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nets jumped out to a 14 point lead and cruised past the Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday. The Nets covered the 7-point spread, but the 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Vince Carter led the way with 18 points, while Brook Lopez addded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The 76ers came back in the fourth quarter on Friday, as they defeated the Pistons 96-91. The 76ers won the game as an 8-point underdog, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Andre Miller led the 76ers with 19 points and six rebounds, while Louis Williams added 16 points in the win.
Team records:
New Jersey: 10-8 SU, 11-7 ATS
Philadelphia: 9-11 SU, 8-12 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey home to New York, Wednesday, December 10
Philadelphia home to Cleveland, Wednesday, December 10

 

Cavaliers-Bobcats Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cavaliers had six players reach double-figures in Friday’s 97-73 victory over the Pacers. The Cavaliers covered the 11-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total of 207.
LeBron James had 11 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. Mo Williams and Zdrunas Ilgauskas had 17 points apiece in the win.
The Bobcats were defeated 101-96 by the Bucks last time out, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s 197 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.
Raymond Felton led the Bobcats with 19 points with eight assists.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 16-3 SU, 15-4 ATS
Charlotte: 7-12 SU, 12-7 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Miami are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Tuesday, December 9
Charlotte at Miami, Monday, December 8

 

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Cincinnati-Hawaii Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Hawaii Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Aloha Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 8-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Tony Pike threw for two touchdowns to lead Cincinnati to a 30-10 victory over Syracuse in Week 14.
The Bearcats just missed covering as 20.5-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 51.
Greg Alexander threw for 315 yards as Hawaii defeated Washington State 24-10 in Week 14. Hawaii failed to cover the 27.5-point spread, while the combined 34 points fell UNDER the posted total of 54.5.
Alexander completed 19-of-34 with two TD passes for Hawaii. Greg Salas and Michael Washington scored one TD apiece in the win.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 5 straight games.
Hawaii has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS
Hawaii: 7-5 SU, 5-5-1 ATS
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in December are 5-3
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Hawaii most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games on the road
Hawaii is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

 

Big 12 title game: Missouri-Oklahoma Preview

How screwed up is this BCS situation? Texas could make the BCS title game without even playing in its conference title game if Oklahoma bombs against the Missouri Tigers.
The Big 12 South champion Sooners face the North champs at Arrowhead Stadium and they will likely be a lock for the BCS game if they win. If they lose, it could be the biggest BCS mess yet.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 17½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 79.
Chase Daniel threw for 293 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions as Missouri lost 40-37 to Kansas in Week 14.
The Tigers failed to cover the 16.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 70.
Sam Bradford threw four TD passes and ran for another in Week 14, as Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 61-41. Oklahoma covered the 9-point spread, and the 102 points sailed OVER the posted total of 75.
Bradford completed 30-of-44 for 371 yards, and Jermaine Gresham had nine catches for 158 yards with two touchdowns in that win.
Team records:
Missouri: 9-3 SU, 5-6 ATS
Oklahoma: 11-1 SU, 9-2 ATS
Missouri most recently:
When playing in December are 2-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in December are 6-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Missouri is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Missouri
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma’s last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

 

South Florida-West Virginia Preview

The fans at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium will be treated to a game between the South Florida Bulls and the West Virginia Mountaineers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mountaineers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
South Florida defeated Connecticut 17-13 as a 3-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48.5).
Jamar Taylor rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown on seven carries for the Bulls, while Matt Grothe passed for 124 yards with an interception in the win.
The Mountaineers lost to Pittsburgh 19-15 as a 3-point favorite on Friday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (49).
Pat White threw for 143 yards with a pair of interceptions and he also rushed for 93 yards and a TD on 12 carries for West Virginia in the loss.
Team records:
South Florida: 7-4 SU, 3-7 ATS
West Virginia: 7-4 SU, 4-6 ATS
South Florida most recently:
When playing in December are 1-4
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

West Virginia most recently:
When playing in December are 3-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Florida is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida’s last 6 games
South Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
West Virginia is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 5 games
West Virginia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

 

Arizona State-Arizona Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Arizona Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Arizona State turned three interceptions into touchdowns in their 34-9 win over UCLA in Week 14. Arizona State covered the 10-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 44.
Travis Goethel, Troy Nolan and Mike Nixon scored touchdowns off interceptions, while Paul Unga scored the other Arizona State TD off a recovered fumble.
Keola Antolin had 113 yards rushing from 25 carries with one TD in Arionza’s 19-17 loss to Oregon State in Week 13. Arizona was favored by 3-points in that contest, while the 36 points fell UNDER the posted total of 57.
Current streak:
Arizona State has won 3 straight games.
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona State: 5-6 SU, 4-6 ATS
Arizona: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS
Arizona State most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 2-1
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Arizona State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona State’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona State’s last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing Arizona State
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games

 

Western Kentucky-Florida International Preview

The fans at FIU Stadium will be treated to a game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Florida International Golden Panthers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Panthers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Hilltoppers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
David Wolke had 213 yards, one TD and one interception as Western Kentucky lost 21-10 to Middle Tennessee in Week 12.
The Hilltoppers did not cover the 1-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the total of 44.
Florida International lost 57-50 to Florida Atlantic in overtime in Week 14, as 4.5-point favorites. The combined 107 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Paul McCall completed 27-of-47 for 400 yards with four touchdowns in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Western Kentucky has lost 7 straight games.
Florida International has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Western Kentucky: 2-9 SU, 2-7 ATS
Florida International: 4-7 SU, 7-4 ATS
Western Kentucky most recently:
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 2-8
After playing Middle Tennessee are 0-1

Florida International most recently:
When playing in December are 3-1
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Western Kentucky’s last 7 games
Western Kentucky is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Florida International is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida International’s last 13 games at home
Florida International is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

 

Arkansas State-Troy Preview

The fans at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Troy Trojans when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Red Wolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Arkansas State beat the North Texas 33-28 in Week 14.
The Red Wolves failed to cover the 20.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 58.
Troy ran all over LA Lafayette on Saturday night by a final score of 48-3. Troy easily covered the 11-point spread, while the 51 points went UNDER the posted total of 64.
DuJuan Harris ran for a career-high 234 yards and threw a touchdown pass in the win.
Current streak:
Arkansas State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arkansas State: 6-5 SU, 3-7 ATS
Troy: 7-4 SU, 6-4 ATS
Arkansas State most recently:
When playing in December are 0-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Troy most recently:
When playing in December are 3-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Arkansas State is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Troy is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Troy is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

 

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