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The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers were defeatd 110-104 by the Hawks last time out, as 1-point favorites at home. The 214 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Danny Granger led the Pacers with 25 points and seven rebounds, while Jarrett Jack had 22 in the loss.
The Knicks got off to an early lead and held on for a 93-89 victory over the Bobcats on Tuesday, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 182 points fell UNDER the posted total of 206.
Wilson Chandler led the Knicks with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Al Harrington had 16 points off the bench.
Current streak:
Team records:
New York: 12-18 SU, 16-14 ATS Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana’s last 10 games Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New York Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games when playing Indiana The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York’s last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York’s last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games Next up:
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Bulls-Cavaliers Preview
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The Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers will meet on the court at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls were crushed 113-94 by the Magic on Wednesday, as 6-point underdogs at home. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 202.
Joakim Noah had a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards in the loss.
The Cavaliers were upset 104-95 by the Heat last time out, as 5.5-point favorites on the road. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.5.
LeBron James dropped a game-high 38 points and Delonte West had 20 in the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 26-5 SU, 22-9 ATS Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago’s last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games Cleveland is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Chicago Next up:
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Wizards-Celtics Preview
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\ The Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Wizards were defeated 97-85 by the Hornets last time out, as 14.5-point underdogs. The 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 184.
Antawn Jamison netted 22 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Celtics were defeated 91-86 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 6-point favorites. The 177 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Paul Pierce netted a game-high 28 points with five rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Boston: 28-5 SU, 18-15 ATS Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing New Orleans are 1-9 After a loss are 2-8 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Washington Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home Boston is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games Next up:
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Rockets-Raptors Preview
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The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Yao Ming picked up 22 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Rockets to an 85-81 win over the Bucks.
The Rockets failed to cover the 8-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (189.5).
Andrea Bargnani had a game-high 26 points in Toronto’s 114-107 loss to
The Nuggets managed to cover the 2-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (201).
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 12-20 SU, Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 9-1 After a win are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston’s last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 17 of Houston’s last 21 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston’s last 21 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 11 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 17 of Toronto’s last 21 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home Next up:
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Heat-Magic Preview
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The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic will meet on the court at Amway Arena on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Heat dominated the Cavaliers in the first half en route to a 104-95 upset win on Tuesday, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.5.
Dwyane Wade had 21 points with five rebounds and 12 assists, while Mario Chalmers also tossed in 21 points in the victory.
Seven players reached double figures on Wednesday, as the Magic cruised past the Bulls 113-94. The Magic covered the 6-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 202.
Hedo Turkoglu led the way with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Rashard Lewis scored a game-high 21 points in the win.
Team records:
Miami: 17-13 SU, 14-15-1 ATS Orlando: 25-7 SU, 21-10-1 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Orlando most recently: A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami Orlando is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Next up:
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Sugar Bowl: Utah vs. Alabama Preview
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It’s No. 4 Bama against unbeaten No. 7 Utah. Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 10-point favorites versus the Utes, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Brian Johnson threw four touchdown passes and
Johnson completed 30-of-36 for 302 yards, and Brent Casteel caught two TD passes in the win.
Glen Coffee ran for 110 yards off 21 carries with a TD in the first loss of the season for
Team records:
Alabama: 12-1 SU, 9-4 ATS Utah most recently:
When playing in January are 1-0 When playing on turf are 10-0 After being outgained are 8-2 When an underdog on the road are 5-5 Alabama most recently: A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 7 games Alabama is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Alabama’s last 8 games Alabama is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games |
Liberty Bowl: East Carolina vs. Kentucky Preview
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The fans at the Liberty Bowl will watch the East Carolina Pirates and the Kentucky Wildcats clash January 2. Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Ben Hartman’s 36-yard field goal with
The Pirates covered the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 66.
Alfonso Smith ran for the only touchdown in the loss.
Team records:
Kentucky: 6-6 SU, 4-7 ATS East Carolina most recently:
When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 After playing Tulsa are 3-0 Kentucky most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of East Carolina’s last 7 games East Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games East Carolina is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games |
Cotton Bowl: Mississippi vs. Texas Tech Preview
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The Mississippi Rebels won’t get as much press and public betting as their opponent in this year’s Cotton Bowl. But beware Ole Miss as they battle the Texas Tech Red Raiders January 2.
While the Red Raiders were highly ranked and their offense highly feared, the Rebels were quietly beating Oddsmakers currently have the Red Raiders listed as 5-point favorites versus the Rebels, while the game’s total is sitting at 66.
Jevan Snead passed for 214 yards with four touchdowns for the Rebels, while Mike Wallace caught four passes for 105 and two touchdowns in the win.
Texas Tech scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to beat Baylor 35-28 in Week 14.
The Red Raiders did not cover the 22.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 70.
Team records:
Texas Tech: 11-1 SU, Mississippi most recently:
When playing in January are 1-0 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 Texas Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas Tech’s last 8 games |
GodsTips Bowl GOY Goes Friday
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