Bucks-Magic Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bucks won their second straight as they got past the Bobcats 79-74 last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 153 points fell UNDER the posted total of 180.
Andrew Bogut had 12 points and hauled down 17 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
The Magic lost to a streaking Rockets team by a final score of 100-95 last time out. The Magic had been favored by 2-points in that contest, while the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 185.
Jameer Nelson shot 7-for-16 from the field with 21 points, and Rashard Lewis had 18 in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 7-8 SU, 10-4-1 ATS
Orlando: 9-4 SU, 6-6-1 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Orlando
Milwaukee is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Milwaukee is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee at Atlanta, Wednesday, November 26
Orlando at Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 26

 

76ers-Bobcats Preview

The fans at Time Warner Cable Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Bobcats when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The 76ers defeated Golden State 89-81 as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (208).
Elton Brand scored 23 points to go along with 12 rebounds for Philadelphia, while Andre Iguodala added 15 points in the win.
The Bobcats were defeated 79-74 by the Bucks last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. That game’s 153 points fell UNDER the posted total of 180.
Emeka Okafor had a double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds for the Bobcats.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Charlotte has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS
Charlotte: 3-9 SU, 6-6 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-7
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia’s last 14 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte’s last 7 games at home
Charlotte is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Orlando, Wednesday, November 26
Charlotte at Toronto, Wednesday, November 26

 

Packers-Saints Preview

The Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 1-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
The Packers defeated Chicago 37-3 as a 3.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Aaron Rodgers passed for 227 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Green Bay, while Ryan Grant rushed for 145 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Saints defeated Kansas City 30-20 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (51).
Lance Moore caught eight passes for 102 yards and a touchdown, while Drew Brees passed for 266 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the win.
Team records:
Green Bay: 5-5 SU, 6-3-1 ATS
New Orleans: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5

New Orleans most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay’s last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Green Bay is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Green Bay’s last 19 games
Green Bay is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans’s last 10 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Green Bay home to Carolina, Sunday, November 30
New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Sunday, November 30
 

 

Fairfield-Chattanooga Preview

The Fairfield Stags and the Chattanooga Moccasins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Coliseo do Puerto Rico.
Oddsmakers currently have the Stags listed as 2-point favorites versus the Moccasins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Fairfield was tore apart by Missouri 86-60 on Friday, as 10.5-point underdogs. The game’s 146 points made it OVER the posted total of 143.
Herbie Allen and Warren Edney tossed in 14 points apiece in the loss.
Chattanooga was crushd 73-46 by USC in the consolation round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Friday, as 13-point underdogs. The combined 119 points fell UNDER the posted total of 145.
Nicchaeus Doaks tossed in 14 points in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Fairfield has lost 2 straight games.
Chattanooga has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Fairfield: 1-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
Chattanooga: 0-4 SU, 1-3 ATS
Fairfield most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing American are 2-1
After a loss are 5-5

Chattanooga most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Fairfield is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chattanooga’s last 6 games
Chattanooga is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Fairfield home to American, Saturday, November 29
Chattanooga home to Tennessee Temple, Saturday, November 29

 

Kings-Lakers Preview

The division rival Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 16-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Kings lost 117-96 to the Trail Blazers on Friday, as 4.5-point underdogs. The Trail Blazers covered th 4.5-point spread, and the 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 198.
Jason Thompson shot 6-for-9 from the field with 19 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 29 points on Friday, as the Lakers ran over the Nuggets 104-90 on Friday. The Lakers covered the 8.5-point spread, while the 194 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.5.
Bryant shot 12-for-18 from the field with four rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 13 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 5-9 SU, 7-7 ATS
Los Angeles: 10-1 SU, 8-3 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Portland are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 6 games
LA Lakers are 21-2 SU in their last 23 games at home
LA Lakers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento at Portland, Monday, November 24
LA Lakers home to New Jersey, Tuesday, November 25

 

Bulls-Nuggets Preview

The Chicago Bulls and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bulls upset the Warriors with a 115-110 victory on Friday, as 4-point underdogs. The 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 213.5.
Larry Hughes had 26 points with four rebounds and four assists to lead the way.
The Nuggets were defeated 104-90 by the Lakers on Friday, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 194 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.5.
Chauncey Billups had 15 points with nine assists in a losing effort.
Team records:
Chicago: 6-7 SU, 8-5 ATS
Denver: 8-5 SU, 8-4-1 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Utah are 5-5
After playing Golden State are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Denver most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games
Next up:
Chicago at Utah, Monday, November 24
Denver at LA Clippers, Wednesday, November 26

 

Timberwolves-Pistons Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 10-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Timbewolves were outplayed in the third quarter and could not recover in a 95-78 loss to the Celtics last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The 173 points fell UNDER the posted total of 183.5.
All Jefferson shot 8-for-20 from the field with a game-high 23 points in that loss.
The Pistons lost 98-80 to the Celtics last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The 178 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Rasheed Wallace tossed in 13 points with six rebounds.
Team records:
Minnesota: 2-9 SU, 5-6 ATS
Detroit: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 2-8
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Phoenix, Wednesday, November 26
Detroit home to New York, Wednesday, November 26

 

 

Warriors-76ers Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Warriors were upset 115-110 by the Bulls last time out, as 4-point favorites at home. The 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 213.5.
Stephen Jackson tossed in a game-high 32 points in a losing effort for the Warriors.
Elton Brand picked up 17 points on Friday night to lead the 76ers to an 89-88 win over the Clippers.
The Sixers failed to cover the 9.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (189).
Team records:
Golden State: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS
Philadelphia: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State’s last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Golden State at Washington, Tuesday, November 25
Philadelphia at Charlotte, Monday, November 24

 

Celtics-Raptors Preview

The fans at Air Canada Centre will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors when they take their seats on Sunday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics outscored the Timberwolves by 25 points in the third quarter and came away with a 95-78 victory on Friday. The Celtics covered the 6-point spread, while the 173 points fell UNDER the posted total of 183.5.
Paul Pierce had 12 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double for the Celtics, while Kevin Garnett netted a team-high 17 points.
Chris Bosh had a game-high 42 points in Toronto’s 129-127 overtime loss versus the Nets on Friday night.
The Raptors had been favored by 8.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (196).
Current streak:
Boston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 12-2 SU, 7-7 ATS
Toronto: 6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 2-8
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Golden State, Wednesday, November 26
Toronto home to Charlotte, Wednesday, November 26