Trail Blazers-Bucks Odds Preview

The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Brandon Roy had 24 points with seven rebounds and seven assists in the Trail Blazers 97-92 loss to the Cavaliers last time out, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 189 points made it OVER the posted total of 187.
Brandon Roy had 24 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Bucks were pounded 106-80 by the Magic last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 186 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 202.5.
Charlie Villanueva had 17 points and five rebounds.
Team records:
Portland: 43-26 SU, 36-33 ATS
Milwaukee: 31-39 SU, 36-32-2 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
Next up:
Portland home to Philadelphia, Monday, March 23
Milwaukee at Toronto, Wednesday, March 25

Lakers-Bulls Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Pau Gasol poured in 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading the Lakers to a 114-106 victory over the Warriors on Thursday. The Lakers failed to cover the 13-point spread, and the combined score went UNDER the night's posted total of 232.
Kobe Bryant finished with 21 points and six boards. Lamar Odom added 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
The Bulls won their third straight by defeating the Thunder 103-96 on Wednesday, as 2-point road underdogs. That game's 199 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.5.
Derrick Rose led the Bulls with 25 points and six rebounds, while John Salmons added 20 points in the win.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 54-14 SU, 33-34-1 ATS
Chicago: 32-37 SU, 36-32-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 24
Chicago at Washington, Monday, March 23

Celtics-Grizzlies Lines Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at FedExForum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ray Allen swished 19 points to lift the Celtics over the Spurs 80-77 on Friday night.
Boston cashed as 6.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 182.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Rudy Gay drained 23 points for Memphis in its 96-84 loss to New Orleans on Friday night.
New Orleans covered as 11.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 188-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 52-18 SU, 35-35 ATS
Memphis: 17-51 SU, 30-37-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to LA Clippers, Monday, March 23
Memphis at Miami, Monday, March 23

Knicks-Magic Odds Preview

The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Nate Robinson netted 19 points to lead New York in its 121-94 loss to Sacramento on Friday night.
Sacramento cashed as 9-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 224-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Magic went up by 16 points after the first quarter, as they cruised to a 106-80 win over the Bucks on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 186 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 202.5.
Dwight Howard shot 8-for-13 from the field with 28 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 28-40 SU, 38-29-1 ATS
Orlando: 50-18 SU, 44-23-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Orlando are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
New York is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 12 games on the road
New York is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Orlando, Monday, March 23
Orlando at New York, Monday, March 23

Pacers-Bobcats Odds Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Danny Granger led Indiana with 18 points and 11 boards in its 94-92 loss to Dallas on Friday night.
Dallas cashed as 1-point road underdogs as the game played under the 208.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Gerald Wallace had 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, as the Bobcats defeated the Raptors 102-89 on Friday night.
Charlotte cashed as 1-point road underdogs as the game played under the 196-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 5 straight games.
Charlotte has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 28-42 SU, 35-33-2 ATS
Charlotte: 31-38 SU, 42-27 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Charlotte is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Miami, Wednesday, March 25
Charlotte at Washington, Wednesday, March 25

Hawks-Cavaliers Lines Preview

The Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Hawks outscored the Mavericks 33-16 in the second quarter and won by a final score of 95-87 on Thursday. The Hawks covered the 5-point spread, but the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 196.
Joe Johnson led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Josh Smith added 15 points and nine rebounds in that win.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double in the Cavaliers 97-92 win over the Trail Blazers last time out. The Cavaliers could not cover the 10.5-point spread, but the 189 points made it OVER the posted total of 187.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas netted 21 points, and Anderson Varejao grabbed nine rebounds in that win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 7 straight games.
Cleveland has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 41-28 SU, 39-30 ATS
Cleveland: 55-13 SU, 41-27 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 1-9
After a win are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Portland are 3-7
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Minnesota, Monday, March 23
Cleveland at New Jersey, Sunday, March 22

Duke-Texas March Madness Betting Preview

March Madness betting has so much parity this year that the blowouts may stop completely after round one. When East Region No. 2-seeded Duke takes on No. 7 Texas on Saturday, online betting fans should expect a very close contest. The starting lineup edge in the Duke vs Texas odds probably goes to Duke, which has been buoyed by strong guard play the last couple of months.

Jon Scheyer has been a total revelation since moving into the starting lineup in February and averaged 19.5 points per game over the Blue Devils’ last six regular season contests; he joins swingman Gerald Henderson as a real difference-maker in the lineup and led Duke with 15 points in its opening-round rout of Binghampton.

While Duke likely has the edge in scoring and shooting ability entering this sportsbook clash, Texas is probably the deeper, tougher squad, getting by with strong rebounding, overall athleticism and defense. Though the Longhorns aren’t considered strong offensive threats in March Madness betting, they flashed some firepower against Minnesota in their 76-62 first-round win. A.J. Abrams was a force, dropping 26 points, and can be deadly when his shot is working.

Overall, though, Duke is a major step up from Minnesota. The Blue Devils are the better-coached team and have faced much tougher competition this season, so they should be better prepared. Texas relied on 11-of-20 three-point shooting to topple Minnesota and is unlikely to stay that hot against Duke. Bet on the Blue Devils to outclass Texas in this March Madness betting matchup.

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2009 NCAA Tournament Round 2 Betting Information

Here is a look at Saturday’s Round 2 of the 2009 NCAA Tournament spread betting trends for beating the college basketball odds and any one of the approved sportsbooks.

Baylor-Virginia Tech

The Bears are 18-8 as an underdog of 6.5 or less, but are 2-10 off ATS loss and 3-11 against teams with a winning record. Virginia Tech is 14-6 off spread win.

UCLA-Villanova

The Wildcats are 2-7 their last nine in the NCAA Tournament.

Maryland-Memphis

Memphis is 11-3 against teams with a winning record. The Tigers have gone under 14-3 opponent winning percentage of .600 or greater. The best March Madness picks from proven handicappers are at OffshoreInsiders.com 

Texas A&M-Connecticut

The Aggies are 11-1 as an underdog on neutral courts. They are 47-22 opponent winning percentage of .600 or greater. Connecticut is 5-16 on neutral courts as a favorite.

Purdue-Washington

The Huskies are 6-1 in nonconference. Washington has gone over 14-2 off straight up win.

Michigan-Oklahoma

Oklahoma is 8-19 on neutral courts. The Wolverines have gone under seven straight on neutral courts.

LSU-North Carolina

The Tigers are 9-2 as an underdog of 7-12.5, but they are 11-30 on Saturdays. The Tar Heels are 8-0 to the SEC and 41-18 their last 59 nonconference games. However, UNC is 1-10 off a spread win.

Western Kentucky-Gonzaga

The Hilltoppers are 16-5 off a spread win and 41-17 in nonconference games. The Bulldogs are 1-6 nonconference.

Texas-Duke

Texas is 2-12 off a spread win. Duke is 2-8 in the NCAA Tournament. Duke has gone under 10-1 off straight up win of 20 or more.

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Sports Service Picks For March Madness

It’s time for the best March Madness betting picks for the NCAA Tournament for Friday to beat the college basketball odds. It may be hard to determine whether Sarah Gronert is a man or a women, but where to get winning Big Dance picks is a no-brainer.

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Friday’s March Madness and Sports Betting Rundown

It’s the first day of spring. VCU basketball nearly pulls the upset of UCLA. Stevie Vincent goes 3-1 with NCAAB Level 5 plays.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Louisville and Pittsburgh hit the floor as the NCAA Tournament finishes up its first-round matchups with 16 games on Friday.

The search for Cinderella . . .

The second half of the Round of 64 gets underway in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, with top-overall seed Louisville getting its first taste of the action. The Cardinals will tip off against Morehead State, which came out on top in the Play-In Game against Alabama State on Tuesday. The oddsmakers don’t see Louisville having much trouble in this contest, as they’re listed as 21-point faves.

The other 14 teams in the Midwest quarter of the bracket also begin their tournament on Friday, with No. 14 North Dakota State vs. No. 3 Kansas (-10), No. 11 Dayton vs. No. 6 West Virginia (-9), No. 12 Arizona vs. No. 5 Utah (-1), No. 10 USC (-2.5) vs. No. 7 Boston College, No. 13 Cleveland State vs. No. 4 Wake Forest (-8), No. 9 Siena vs. No. 8 Ohio State (-3), and No. 15 Robert Morris vs. No. 2 Michigan State (-17). The Spartans earned the No. 2 seed despite stumbling in the Big Ten tournament, where they lost 82-70 to Ohio State.

The top seed in the East Region, Pittsburgh, hits the floor on Friday in a game against No. 16 East Tennessee State. The Panthers are pegged as 20-point favorites. The other three East games: No. 9 Tennessee (-2) vs. No. 8 Oklahoma State, No. 13 Portland State vs. No. 4 Xavier (-10.5), and No. 12 Wisconsin vs. No. 5 Florida State (-2.5). The Seminoles fell to Duke in the ACC championship.

Finally, the West and South offer up just two games apiece on Friday. In the West it’ll be No. 11 Utah State vs. No. 6 Marquette (-4.5) and No. 14 Cornell vs. No. 3 Missouri (-12.5). Down in the South it’ll be No. 14 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 3 Syracuse (-11.5) and No. 11 Temple vs. No. 6 Arizona State. (-5.5). The Sun Devils were upset by Southern Cal in the Pac-10 title game on the weekend.

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Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The NBA offers up 11 games on Friday night, including Boston on the road in San Antonio. The Celtics and Spurs last met back on February 8, when San Antonio came away with a 105-99 road victory as a 6.5-point underdog. The injury-ravaged Celtics knocked off Miami 112-108 on Wednesday, and hope to have Kevin Garnett back in the lineup on Friday. The Spurs are also coming off a victory – they got past Minnesota 93-86 Tuesday with 24 points from Tony Parker.

Also on the busy NBA slate for Friday: Charlotte at Toronto, Dallas at Indiana, Miami at New Jersey, Sacramento at New York, the Clippers at Detroit, Utah at Oklahoma City, Memphis at New Orleans, Minnesota at Houston, Philadelphia at Golden State, and Washington at Denver. The Nuggets got 35 points and five boards from Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday in a 111-109 win over Memphis.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Evgeni Malkin will be trying to add to his Hart Trophy resume on Friday night when his Penguins play host to the Kings. Malkin had two goals and three assists in Pittsburgh’s 6-2 win over the Thrashers on Tuesday night, which pushed him past the 100-point mark on the year. The Kings lost 4-3 to Nashville on Monday.

There are six other games on the NHL’s schedule for Friday night, including the Islanders at Carolina, Philadelphia at Buffalo, Minnesota at New Jersey, Detroit at Atlanta, Edmonton at Chicago, and St. Louis at Calgary. The Flames edged Dallas 2-1 in their meeting on Thursday, with Miikka Kiprusoff stopping 19 shots.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The World Baseball Classic gets the day off on Friday before returning with semi-final matchups on the weekend at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Saturday’s contest will have Venezuela taking on the loser of Thursday night’s late game between Japan and Korea, while Sunday’s contest will match Thursday’s winner up against the United States. The WBC championship game will be on Monday.