Warriors-Rockets Preview

The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 9-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total is sitting at 209.
Jamal Crawford led Golden State with 40 points and seven assists in its 130-129 overtime loss to Miami on Monday night.
Miami cashed as 3-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 212-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Rockets got out to an early lead and held on for a 103-96 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday. The Rockets failed to cover the 11-point spread, and the 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Yao Ming led the way with a double-double for the Rockets, tossing in 24 points with 10 rebounds. Rafer Alston chipped in with 21 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 5-13 SU, 8-10 ATS
Houston: 12-7 SU, 9-10 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Miami are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State’s last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Golden State’s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at San Antonio, Saturday, December 6
Houston at Memphis, Monday, December 8

 

76ers-Pistons Preview

The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 8-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 186.
The 76ers were defeated 114-102 by the Lakers last time out, as 9-point underdogs. The 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 201.
Andre Miller had 26 points with eight rebounds and five assists for the 76ers.
Allen Iverson scored 19 points and dished out six assists, as the Pistons upset the Spurs 89-77 on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as 4.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 8-11 SU, 7-12 ATS
Detroit: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing San Antonio are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to New Jersey, Saturday, December 6
Detroit at New York, Sunday, December 7

 

Clippers-Grizzlies Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at FedExForum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Clippers were defeated 103-96 by the Rockets last time out, as 11-point road underdogs. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Al Thornton had 22 points with eight rebounds for the Clippers in the loss.
The Grizzlies lost 105-95 to the Hawks last time out, as 9-point underdogs. The 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Hakim Warrick shot 8-for-12 from the field with 20 points for the Grizzlies.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-15 SU, 6-12 ATS
Memphis: 4-14 SU, 6-12 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing New Orleans are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
LA Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Memphis
LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Memphis
LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games at home
Memphis is 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’s last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at Minnesota, Saturday, December 6
Memphis at New Orleans, Saturday, December 6

 

Trail Blazers-Celtics Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers won their sixth straight game with a 98-92 victory over the Wizards last time out. The Trail Blazers failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.5.
Brandon Roy netted 22 points with eight rebounds to lead the Trail Blazers. Lyle Aldridge added 16 in the win.
The Celtics improved to 19-2 with a 114-96 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 14.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 200.
Kevin Garnett led the way with 26 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double, while Ray Allen added a game-high 31 points in the victory.
Current streak:
Portland has won 6 straight games.
Boston has won 10 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 14-6 SU, 11-9 ATS
Boston: 18-2 SU, 11-9 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Next up:
Portland at Toronto, Sunday, December 7
Boston at Indiana, Sunday, December 7

 

Timberwolves-Nets Preview

The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Timberwolves lost 100-89 to the Magic on Wednesday, as 9.5-point underdogs. The 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 197.
Kevin Love shot 6-for-10 from the field with 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Devin Harris netted 18 points for New Jersey in its 108-88 loss to Washington on Tuesday night.
Washington covered as 6-point road underdogs as the game played under the 210-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 4-13 SU, 6-11 ATS
New Jersey: 9-8 SU, 10-7 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Clippers, Saturday, December 6
New Jersey at Philadelphia, Saturday, December 6

 

Pacers-Cavaliers Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers were defeated 114-96 by the Celtics last time out, as 14.5-point road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 200.
Danny Granger had 20 points with five assists, while T.J. Ford added 15 in the loss.
The Cavaliers built up a 26 point halftime lead and cruised past the Knicks 118-82 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers covered the 15.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
LeBron James led the way with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists. Zydrunas Ilgauskas recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-11 SU, 9-8-1 ATS
Cleveland: 15-3 SU, 14-4 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana’s last 15 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Indiana home to Boston, Sunday, December 7
Cleveland at Charlotte, Saturday, December 6

 

Knicks-Hawks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Knicks were crushed 118-82 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 15.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
David Lee had 16 points with 16 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
Joe Johnson drained 26 points to lead the Hawks to a 105-95 victory over the Grizzlies last time out. The Hawks managed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Mike Bibby added 20 points with 10 assists for the Hawks, and Marvin Williams add 16 in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 8-10 SU, 8-10 ATS
Atlanta: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games on the road
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Detroit, Sunday, December 7
Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, December 6

 

Thunder-Magic Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 13-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder fell 103-97 to the Bobcats last time out, as 8.5-point underdogs. The 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Kevin Durant shot 9-for-12 from the field with 24 points in the loss.
The Magic dominated the entire night as they rolled past the Timberwolves 100-89 on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 9.5-point spread, but the 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 197.
Dwight Howard tossed in 23 points with 14 rebounds in a double-double for the Magic. Rashard Lewis also had 23 points and Hedo Turkoglu added 22 in the win.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-17 SU, 10-9 ATS
Orlando: 14-5 SU, 10-8-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 5-3
After a loss are 1-9

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma City at Miami, Saturday, December 6
Orlando at LA Clippers, Monday, December 8

 

Lakers-Wizards Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers rebounded from just their second loss with a 114-102 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday. The Lakers covered the 9-point spread, while the 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 201.
Kobe Bryant dropped 32 points with six rebounds and four assists in leading the way. Pau Gasol chipped in with 22 points in the win.
The Wizards fell 98-92 to the Trail Blazers last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The combined 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.5.
Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 22 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 15-2 SU, 11-6 ATS
Washington: 3-13 SU, 6-10 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
LA Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Washington’s last 24 games at home
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Milwaukee, Sunday, December 7
Washington at Chicago, Saturday, December 6

 

 

Thursday Sports Handicapper’s Sampler

Perhaps the biggest weekend for watching football of the year begins Thursday night. With the world’s top sports service GodsTips announcing Saturday will be the CFB Game of the Year (as easy as last year’s USC over Arizona State), what has already been windfall profits for the professional gambler is only about to get better.

In the sports betting capital of America, Philadelphia, football bettors are raving about their hot model Jade Vixen and their hotter handicapping service GodsTips.

GodsTips sweeps tonight with the Louisville/Rutgers plus Raiders/Chargers side. We also have in college basketball, the ESPNU Game of the Year. But you must get the weekend pass of at least four days. We have the 2008 College Football Game of the Year going Saturday, plus we are 26-12 with NFL Wise Guy plays, likely the 10th time in 11 years and 17th of 20 that we will hit at least 58 percent of NFL Wise Guys (4* during scorephone Cadillac Club days considered the equivalent).

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