Suns-Raptors Lines Preview

The Phoenix Suns 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 Suns listed as 4-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Suns were upset 105-103 by the Timberwolves on Friday, as 8-point favorites. The 208 points fell UNDER the posted total of 215.
Shaquille O’Neal tossed in 22 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The struggling Raptors were defeated 111-104 by the Pacers last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. The game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 213.5.
Chris Bosh netted 25 points with 16 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 22-15 SU, 13-24 ATS
Toronto: 16-25 SU, 16-24-1 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix’s last 9 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games at home
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Toronto is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Next up:
Phoenix at Boston, Monday, January 19
Toronto at Atlanta, Monday, January 19

 

AFC Championship: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Lines Preview

The Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet at Heinz Field on Sunday afternoon in the AFC Championship Game.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game’s total is sitting at 34.
Matt Stover booted a 43-yard field goal with just 53 seconds remaining to lift the Ravens over the Titans 13-10 last week.
The Ravens won that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 23 points fell UNDER the posted total of 34.
Derrick Mason had five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown in that win, while Joe Flacco completed 11-of-22 pass attempts for 161 yards with a touchdown.
The Steelers defeated San Diego 35-24 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted total (37.5).
Willie Parker rushed for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 27 carries in that win, while Ben Roethlisberger passed for 181 yards with a touchdown strike to Heath Miller.
Team records:
Baltimore: 11-5 SU, 12-4 ATS
Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS
Baltimore most recently:
When playing in January are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in January are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore

NFC Championship: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Arizona Cardinals Odds Preview

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals will meet at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 4-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 47½.
The Eagles defeated the Giants 23-11 as a 4-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (39.5).
Donovan McNabb passed for 217 yards with a touchdown strike, two interceptions, and a touchdown run for Philadelphia in that win, while Brian Westbrook rushed for 36 yards on 18 carries.
The Cardinals flew past the Panthers by a final score of 33-13 last week as 10-point underdogs. The 46 points fell UNDER the posted total of 49.5.
Kurt Warner threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals in that win. Larry Fitzgerald had 166 yards receiving with a TD.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 9-6-1 SU, 10-6 ATS
Arizona: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in January are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-1-1
When playing on outside the division are 7-2-1

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

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona’s last 11 games at home
Arizona is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing Philadelphia

 

Celtics-Nets Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Boston Celtics and the New Jersey Nets meet at Izod Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 7-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total is sitting at 191.
The Celtics extended their win streak to three games with a 118-86 victory over the Nets on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 10-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Kevin Garnett shot 8-for 11 from the field with 20 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics. Paul Pierce added 22 points, four rebounds and four assists in that win.
The Nets were cut down 105-99 by the Trail Blazers on Thursday, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
Devin Harris netted 23 points to go with eight assists for the Nets, and Brook Lopez added 17 in the loss.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 32-9 SU, 21-20 ATS
New Jersey: 19-21 SU, 21-19 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Phoenix, Monday, January 19
New Jersey at New Orleans, Wednesday, January 21

 

Pacific-CS Fullerton Lines Preview

The fans at Titan Gym will be treated to a game between the Pacific Tigers and the CS Fullerton Titans when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Pacific: 9-6 SU, 6-7 ATS
CS Fullerton: 8-9 SU, 7-7 ATS
Pacific most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Cal Poly are 9-1
After playing UC Irvine are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

CS Fullerton most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing CS Northridge are 7-3
After playing UC Davis are 7-1
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pacific’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pacific’s last 5 games when playing CS Fullerton
Pacific is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing CS Fullerton
Pacific is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against CS Fullerton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of CS Fullerton’s last 6 games
CS Fullerton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pacific
The total has gone OVER in 4 of CS Fullerton’s last 5 games when playing Pacific
CS Fullerton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Pacific home to Cal Poly, Thursday, January 22
CS Fullerton at CS Northridge, Wednesday, January 21

 

 

Marquette-Providence Odds Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Providence Friars will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Friars, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jerel McNeal scored 26 points as Marquette Golden beat West Virginia 75-53 on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles covered the 2.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 139.
Marshon Brooks was the top scorer for Providence with 18 points in a 82-75 loss to Georgetown on Saturday afternoon.
The Friars did cover the 12-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 141.
Current streak:
Marquette has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Marquette: 15-2 SU, 6-5-1 ATS
Providence: 11-5 SU, 5-7 ATS
Marquette most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing DePaul are 4-6
After playing West Virginia are 3-0
After a win are 8-2

Providence most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 1-3
After playing Georgetown are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Marquette’s last 13 games on the road
Marquette is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Providence is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Marquette home to DePaul, Saturday, January 24
Providence home to Cincinnati, Monday, January 19

 

Miami-North Carolina Lines Preview

The Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dean Smith Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 16½-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jack McClinton poured in 18 points to lift Miami over Maryland 62-60 on Wednesday night.
Miami couldn’t cover as 9-point home favorites as the game played under the 135-point total set by sportsbooks.
North Carolina scored 50 points in the first half en route to an 83-61 victory over Virginia on Thursday. North Carolina covered the 16-point spread, while the 144 points fell UNDER the posted total of 165.
Tyler Hansbrough shot 6-for-13 from the field with a game-high 28 points to go along with 12 rebounds to complete a double-double.
Current streak:
Miami has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 13-3 SU, 6-5 ATS
North Carolina: 15-2 SU, 8-8 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Florida State are 3-7
After playing Maryland are 2-4
After a win are 8-2

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 10-0
Before playing Clemson are 7-3
After playing Virginia are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
North Carolina is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
North Carolina is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Miami home to Florida State, Wednesday, January 21
North Carolina home to Clemson, Wednesday, January 21

 

Vanderbilt-Mississippi State Odds Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Humphrey Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 6-point favorites versus the Commodores, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
A.J. Ogilvy had 18 points to lead Vanderbilt past Georgia 50-40 on Wednesday night.
Vanderbilt won as 9.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 128-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Phil Turner scored 17 points, as Mississippi State outgunned Alabama 83-74 on Wednesday night.
Mississippi State covered as 7-point home favorites as the game played over the 135.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Mississippi State has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Vanderbilt: 12-4 SU, 6-6-1
ATS
Mississippi State
: 12-5 SU, 6-6 ATS
Vanderbilt most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Tennessee are 5-5
After playing Georgia are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing LSU are 4-6
After playing Alabama are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Vanderbilt is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Vanderbilt’s last 12 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Mississippi State
Vanderbilt is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Vanderbilt home to Tennessee, Tuesday, January 20
Mississippi State at LSU, Wednesday, January 21

 

Temple-Massachusetts Odds Preview

The Temple Owls and the Massachusetts Minutemen will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Mullins Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Owls listed as 3-point favorites versus the Minutemen, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Temple has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Temple: 9-6 SU, 9-5 ATS
Massachusetts: 6-9 SU, 3-8-1 ATS
Temple most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Saint Louis are 2-1
After playing Pennsylvania are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Massachusetts most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-1
After playing Saint Louis are 5-0
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Temple’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Massachusetts
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple’s last 5 games
Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Massachusetts’s last 6 games when playing at home against Temple
Massachusetts is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Massachusetts is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Temple
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Massachusetts’s last 9 games when playing Temple
Next up:
Temple home to Saint Louis, Thursday, January 22
Massachusetts at Charlotte, Wednesday, January 21

 

South Carolina-Tennessee Lines Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Volunteers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Zam Fredrick and Devan Downey led South Carolina with 18 points apiece in its 85-68 loss to LSU on Wednesday night.
Louisiana State cashed as 4-point home favorites as the game played over the 144.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Tyler Smith swished 19 points for Tennessee in its 90-72 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Kentucky cashed as 7-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 158-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
South Carolina: 12-3 SU, 3-6-1 ATS
Tennessee: 10-5 SU, 8-5 ATS
South Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing LSU are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Vanderbilt are 7-3
After playing Kentucky are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
South Carolina is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
South Carolina is 18-7 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
South Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 5 games
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against South Carolina
Tennessee is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Carolina
Next up:
South Carolina home to Florida, Wednesday, January 21
Tennessee at Vanderbilt, Tuesday, January 20