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The Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Suns were upset 114-109 by the Knicks last time out, as 6-point favorites on the road. That game’s 223 points made it OVER the posted total of 220.
The Bobcats got out to an early lead and went on to defeat the Grizzlies 101-86 on Wednesday. The Bobcats covered the 6-point spread, and the combined 187 points made it OVER the posted total of 179.
Current streak:
Team records:
Charlotte: 17-25 SU, 25-17 ATS Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 9-1 After playing New York are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4 Charlotte most recently: A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix’s last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 8 games when playing Charlotte Phoenix is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games at home Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Dallas-Detroit Lines Odds
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 4-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mavericks were defeated 133-99 by the Bucks last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. That game’s combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 202.5.
Dirk Nowitzki dropped 30 points to go with five rebounds in the loss.
The Pistons revved it up in the second half and ripped through the Raptors 95-76 on Wednesday. The Pistons easily covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 179.
Tayshaun Prince went for a game-high 25 points, and
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 24-17 SU, 18-23 ATS Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Dallas Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games Next up:
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All the Thursday Sports Service Picks Needed By Pro Bettors
Here is the objective rundown of who is hot and who has the big plays for Thursday night action in sports betting.
Let’s start out with the founder of forensic sports handicapping.
Again an industry secret. Most services will refuse to ever release a conference Game of the Year until at least mid-February where regular season NCAAB peaks. Stevie’s agenda is not maximum sales, it’s maximum wins. That’s why today he has the West Coast Conference GAME of the YEAR.
On Wednesday, the Great One nails
Now to the Center of the Handicapping Universe GodsTips. While we may not be in the middle of any epic runs (yet), it’s clockwork GodsTips. Our 14-8 college basketball and 21-13 NBA Wise Guy runs are par for the course, though frankly we are ready to ramp it up.
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Thursday Huge Betting Card
Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics will be looking to pick up a win against Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic on Thursday. Here’s your Daily Sports and Betting Roundup.
Oscar Nominations 2009
Most sportsbooks should have betting odds in the Academy Award winners now that the nominations are out. Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, Michael Shannon, Marisa Tomei, Melissa Leo and the Benjamin Button Movie headline early favorites. We will have the Oscar Awards Vegas odds once they come out.
In political betting odds news, Condoleezza Rice has signed with the
The Gridiron Spotlight
The Steelers are the AFC champions this season, but how do the Vegas oddsmakers like their chances of duplicating that feat next year? Well, the (very) early line has them listed second at 4/1 odds to be the 2009/10 AFC champs, behind the Patriots at 7/2 odds. The Colts are next at 9/2, followed by the Ravens at 11/2, the Titans at 15/2, and the Chargers at 8/1. The second tier of contenders are the Dolphins (12/1), Jets (14/1), Jaguars (15/1), and Broncos (18/1), with the Texans at 20/1, and the Bills behind them on the list at just 25/1.
Longshots for next season include the Browns at 30/1 and the Bengals at 35/1, while the Chiefs and Raiders sit down in the odds basement at 50/1 right now.
Super Bowl XLIII odds have the Steelers a seven-point favorite over the Cardinals.
Sports Betting Events
The best in the business GodsTips is both winning and has a big day. While we may not be in the middle of any epic runs (yet), it’s clockwork GodsTips. The picks have been looking better than Sarah Spain as of late. Our 14-8 college basketball and 21-13 NBA Wise Guy runs are par for the course, though frankly we are ready to ramp it up.
We have Wise Guy plays in the NBA and CBB and two outlaw line plays. The official outlaw line is what the odds would be if there was no consideration given to public perception and balancing the action. It is the more accurate line from the standpoint of the bettor. Click now to purchase the entire card for $17.
Other Notable Events
The Magic are riding a seven-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s marquee matchup with the Celtics, and they’ve managed to pick up the victory in nine of their past 10 games to sit at 33-8 straight-up and
The second game of the night’s NBA doubleheader is a projected mismatch between the Wizards and Lakers in
The Rest of the Schedule
A Big Ten battle between No. 18 Purdue and No. 21 Minnesota highlights the college hoops schedule for Thursday. The Boilermakers (14-4 SU, 7-8 ATS) knocked off
News from the Wire
Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro and Blue Jackets goaltender Pascal Leclaire are both gone for the season; DiPietro hasn’t been able to recover from his knee injury, while Leclaire will have ankle surgery . . . Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is still on track to play in the Super Bowl despite his knee injury, which has been reported as a slightly sprained MCL . . . Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is also a little banged up, but will be behind center next weekend…Jay McGwire, brother of Mark McGwire us pitching a book to major publishing houses dealing with Mark’s steroid saga…
A Peek at the Future
Friday’s NBA slate features 12 games, including Dallas at Detroit, Houston at Indiana, New Jersey at San Antonio, and Cleveland at Golden State . . . the PGA Tour continues its latest stop this weekend, the Bob Hope Classic at PGA West in La Quinta, California . . . No. 3 Connecticut will take on No. 19 Notre Dame in college hoops action on Saturday, with Maryland travelling to play No. 2 Duke.
USC-Washington Odds Preview
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The USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Edmundson Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
USC edged
Current streak:
USC has won 2 straight games. Team records:
USC: 12-5 SU, 7-8 ATS Washington: 13-4 SU, 10-5 ATS USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Washington State are 3-7 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
USC is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games USC is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of USC’s last 7 games when playing Washington USC is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing USC Next up:
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UCLA-Washington State Lines Preview
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The UCLA Bruins and the Washington State Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bruins did not cover the 6-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 128.
The Cougars covered the 1-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 119.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
UCLA: 14-3 SU, 8-8 UCLA most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Arizona State are 6-4 After a loss are 9-1 Washington State most recently: A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington State UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State UCLA is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington State’s last 8 games at home Washington State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games Washington State is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games Next up:
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Saint Mary’s-San Diego Odds Preview
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The
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Diego: 12-7 SU, 8-8 ATS Saint Mary’s most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Gonzaga are 9-1 After playing Pepperdine are 7-3 After a win are 10-0 San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider:
Saint Mary’s is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Saint Mary’s is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saint Mary’s last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saint Mary’s last 9 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Mary’s San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing at home against Saint Mary’s Next up:
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Purdue-Minnesota Lines Preview
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The fans at Williams Arena will be treated to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Purdue defeated
E’Twaun
Lawrence Westbrook led the Golden Gophers with 18 points and eight rebounds, while
Current streak:
Purdue has won 3 straight games. Team records:
Purdue: 14-4 SU, 7-8 ATS Minnesota: 16-2 SU, 9-4 ATS Purdue most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Michigan are 3-7 After playing Iowa are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Purdue’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota Purdue is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Purdue Minnesota is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home Minnesota is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Purdue Next up:
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West Virginia-Georgetown Odds Preview
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The fans at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mountaineers did not cover the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 127.
DaJuan Summers paced
The 9-point loss played to a push, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 138.
Current streak:
Team records:
Georgetown: 12-4 SU, West Virginia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing South Florida are 2-1 After a win are 7-3 Georgetown most recently: A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 5 games when playing Georgetown West Virginia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 6 games Georgetown is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home Georgetown is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against West Virginia Georgetown is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing West Virginia The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown’s last 5 games when playing West Virginia Next up:
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Wizards-Lakers Lines Preview
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The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Wizards were badly outplayed in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 110-107 victory over the Kings on Wednesday. The Wizards won the game as a 2.5-point underdog, and the team’s played OVER the posted total of 207.5.
The Lakers took control in the third quarter and went on to clobber the Clippers 108-97 on Wednesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 16-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 203.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
Los Angeles: 33-8 SU, 19-22 ATS Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Portland are 7-3 After playing Sacramento are 3-7 After a win are 1-9 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 15 games when playing LA Lakers Washington is 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games when playing LA Lakers Washington is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers LA Lakers are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home LA Lakers are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing at home against Washington LA Lakers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games Next up:
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