Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets will meet on the court at Pepsi Center on Monday in a battle of division rivals.
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.
Roy shot 14-for-27 with five rebounds and six assists, while Steve Blake added 22 points in the win.
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:
Portland has won 2 straight games.
Denver has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 17-10 SU, 13-14 ATS
Denver: 17-10 SU, 15-11-1 ATS
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:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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:
Portland home to Denver, Tuesday, December 23
Denver at Portland, Tuesday, December 23

 

Kings-Spurs Preview

The Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at AT&T Center.
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:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 7-21 SU, 14-14 ATS
San Antonio: 16-10 SU, 12-13-1 ATS
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:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

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:
Sacramento home to Toronto, Friday, December 26
San Antonio home to Minnesota, Tuesday, December 23

 

Lakers-Grizzlies Preview

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:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 21-5 SU, 11-15 ATS
Memphis: 9-17 SU, 11-14-1 ATS
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:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 3-5
After a loss are 3-7

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:
LA Lakers at New Orleans, Tuesday, December 23
Memphis at Dallas, Tuesday, December 23

 

Rockets-Nets Preview

The Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Izod Center.
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:
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 18-9 SU, 14-13 ATS
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:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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:
Houston at Cleveland, Tuesday, December 23
New Jersey at Indiana, Tuesday, December 23

 

Warriors-Magic Preview

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:
Orlando has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 8-20 SU, 11-17 ATS
Orlando: 21-6 SU, 17-9-1 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Miami are 2-8
After playing Charlotte are 4-4
After a win are 2-8

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After a win are 8-2

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:
Golden State at Miami, Tuesday, December 23
Orlando home to New Orleans, Thursday, December 25

 

Packers-Bears Preview

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 Jacksonville 20-16 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45.5).
Aaron Rodgers threw for 278 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Green Bay and James Jones caught four passes for 132 yards.
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:
Green Bay has lost 4 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Green Bay: 5-9 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Chicago: 8-6 SU, 6-6-2 ATS
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:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the division are 5-5

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:
Green Bay home to Detroit, Sunday, December 28
Chicago at Houston, Sunday, December 28

 

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. . Denver‘s best DB Champ Bailey is questionable.

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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Week 16 NFL Weather

For those who prefer to make their own sports picks rather than get the better-than-gold expert football picks for NFL week 16, here is your NFL weather report for fantasy football betting odds and spread betting.

There is a 100 chance of snow in Foxboro, MA for the desert Arizona Cardinals coming to town. It may turn sloppy into rain late. Two to four inches of the white stuff is expected.

The weather is almost as ugly as the teams on the field when the Bengals travel to Cleveland. Some snow is possible but the big story is heavy wins of 26-28 with gusts approaching 49 mph.

Houston-Oakland has a 50 percent chance of rain at kickoff but wind will not be an issue. The Jets-Seahawks will have snow and freezing rain with winds 22-25 but decreasing. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

The Sunday Night game between Carolina and the Giants will be very cold, with temperatures below 20. Wind gusts as high as 48 mph. Snow should end before kickoff, but 1-3 inches are expected earlier in the day.

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Ignore reports that predict snow in Washington, DC. Those weather reports come from the Sports Network and are not updated. It will be mostly sunny in the Eagles-Redskins game.

Sunday Betting

Eli Manning and the New York Giants will be looking to clinch home-field advantage in the NFC on Sunday night. Stop being on the outside looking in and get the winning bets for today’s football picks.  Here’s a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.

NFL Weather

Live weather radar will be updated with key NFL injuries but here are some stadiums in which the fantasy football players and sports betting gurus are keeping an eye on.

The Cleveland Browns hosting the Bengals could have some snow, while the Patriots hosting the Cardinals has a very good chance of rain as does the Eagles-Redskins. Snow is also possible for the NBC game between the Panthers and Giants, and Jets-Seahawks.  

The Gridiron Spotlight

Manning and company are stumbling toward the finish line, with consecutive losses versus the Eagles and Cowboys over the past two weeks. However, at 11-3 straight-up (and 10-4 against-the-spread) the Giants can still wrap up home-field advantage in the conference by getting past the Panthers on Sunday night. Carolina is also 11-3 SU this year (8-5-1 ATS), and two games ahead of both the Falcons and Bucs in the NFC South. The Giants are pegged as 3-point favorites.

Over in the AFC a battle for home-field advantage will take place in Tennessee, with the Steelers (11-3 SU, 8-6 ATS) facing off against the Titans (12-2 SU, 11-2-1 ATS). Pittsburgh has already clinched the AFC North title, and Tennessee is the champion of the AFC South. The Steelers are listed as 2-point road favorites.

The three 9-5 AFC East teams are all in action on Sunday as that division race goes down to the wire. Miami is a 3.5-point road favorite versus Kansas City, the Jets are favored by 4 points in Seattle, and the Patriots are giving 7.5 points at home against the Cardinals. The 8-6 Broncos can clinch the AFC West with a win over Buffalo; Denver is listed as a 6.5-point home favorite in that matchup.

Minnesota is a 3-point home favorite against Atlanta, with the Vikings trying to lock down the NFC North and the Falcons trying to stay alive in the NFC Wild Card race. Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and Washington are still in the NFC playoff race as well; the Bucs are favored by 3.5 points at home against the Chargers, while the Eagles are 5-point favorites against the Redskins down in Washington.

The rest of the Sunday slate: Cincinnati at Cleveland (-3), San Francisco (-5.5) at St. Louis, New Orleans (-7) at Detroit, and Houston (-7) at Oakland. The Texans have won four games in a row, while the Lions are on that 14-game losing skid.
 
Other Notable Events

A single bowl game will compete with the NFL for attention on Sunday night, as Southern Miss will take on Troy in the New Orleans Bowl. The Trojans went 8-4 SU and 7-4 ATS during the regular season, and they trounced Arkansas State 35-9 in their last outing to win the Sun Belt. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 28-12 victory over SMU, and they went 6-6 SU and 7-5 ATS this year. The oddsmakers have Troy listed as a 4.5-point favorite, with the total at 55 points.

Headlines

The Cowboys meltdown to the Ravens means that they have to watch the scoreboard rooting for Atlanta or Tampa to lose so they can still control their own destiny with a  win next week to the Philadelphia Eagles…ScoresOddsPicks.com Brian Gould reports that the Yankees will be the team to land Mark Teixeira contrary to media reports…Charles Barkley will further blast Auburn football in their bizarre hiring of Gene Chizik passing up on Turner Gill. The Round Mound will appear on the NFL Network today.

The Rest of the Schedule

The NBA offers up just four games on Sunday, including the East-leading Boston Celtics at home against the New York Knicks. The Pistons and Hawks will meet in Atlanta in another Eastern clash early on Sunday afternoon, while Dallas will later be in Washington, and LeBron’s Cavaliers will travel down to Oklahoma City.

In the NHL, the Bruins will play the second of back-to-back games on Sunday when they travel to St. Louis to meet the Blues. As well, Philadelphia will make the short trip to New Jersey for a 1:00pm ET contest, while Colorado will be in Florida, and Carolina will then close out the weekend with a game up in Montreal.

Finally, there are just a pair of ranked college basketball teams in action on Sunday, with No. 3 Pittsburgh at Florida State, and No. 25 Clemson at Miami-FL.

A Peek at the Future

This week’s Monday Night Football matchup has Green Bay at Chicago; the Bears are pegged as 4-point home favorites, with the total at 41 points . . . there are six NBA games on tap for Monday night, including Houston at New Jersey, the Lakers at Memphis, and Portland at Denver . . . the next bowl game is the Poinsettia Bowl on Tuesday, with TCU favored by 2.5 points versus Boise State.

Sunday’s NFL Picks Week 16 Plus Bowl Winners

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