Bobcats-Raptors Odds Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Gerald Wallace dropped 25 points and grabbed 12 boards for a double-double, leading the Bobcats to a 104-88 victory over the Kings on Wednesday. The Bobcats covered the 13.5-point spread, while the 192 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Emeka Okafor also had a double-double in that win, pouring in 16 points with 10 rebounds.
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 18 points and 14 boards in its 112-86 loss to Charlotte on Monday night.
Charlotte cashed as 6-point home favorites as the teams played over the 194-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Charlotte has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 30-38 SU, 41-27 ATS
Toronto: 24-44 SU, 24-41-3 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 2-7
After a win are 7-3

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Charlotte is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Charlotte is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Indiana, Saturday, March 21
Toronto home to LA Clippers, Sunday, March 22

Mavericks-Pacers Lines Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Indiana Pacers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Dirk Nowitzki had a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks 95-87 loss to the Hawks last time out, as 5-point underdogs. That game's combined score went UNDER the posted total of 196.
The Pacers fell 95-85 to the Trail Blazers last time out, as a 2-point underdog at home. That game's 180 points went UNDER the game's posted total of 203.
Danny Granger netted a game-high 35 points, while hauling down 10 boards for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 41-28 SU, 33-36 ATS
Indiana: 28-41 SU, 35-32-2 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a loss are 9-1

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 7-3
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Dallas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games at home
Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Next up:
Dallas home to Golden State, Wednesday, March 25
Indiana at Charlotte, Saturday, March 21

March Madness: Texas-Duke Lines Preview

The fans at Greensboro Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Duke Blue Devils 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.
A.J. Abrams led Texas with 26 points as they defeated Minnesota 76-62 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Texas covered the 5-point spread, and the combined 138 points made it OVER the posted total of 127.
Dexter Pittman chipped in with 17 points in that contest.
Duke built up an early lead as they ran over Binghamton 86-62 on Thursday. Duke covered the 22-point spread, but the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 137.
Jon Scheyer had 15 points with four rebounds, and Gerald Henderson added 13 in the win.
Team records:
Texas: 23-11 SU, 12-18-1 ATS
Duke: 29-6 SU, 17-16-1 ATS
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

Duke most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Duke is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

NCAA Tournament: Western Kentucky-Gonzaga Lines Preview

The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Gonzaga Bulldogs 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.
Western Kentucky produced a first-round NCAA upset by beating Illinois 76-72 last time out, as 5-point underdogs. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 123.5.
Sergio Kerusch, and A.J. laughter added 14 points apiece in the win.
Gonzaga trailed by three points at the half, but roared back to defeat Akron 77-64 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night. Gonzaga failed to cover the 14-point spread, but the 141 points made it OVER the night's posted total of 134.
Josh Heytvelt poured in 22 points and grabbed eight boards in that win.
Team records:
Western Kentucky: 25-8 SU, 17-14 ATS
Gonzaga: 27-5 SU, 16-12-1 ATS
Western Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Gonzaga most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

March Madness: Michigan-Oklahoma Odds Preview

The fans at Sprint Center will be treated to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Oklahoma Sooners 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.
Michigan posted an NCAA first round upset with a 62-59 victory over Clemson on Thursday, as 4.5-point underdogs. That game's 121 points went UNDER the posted total of 137.
Trevor Booker collected 18 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double in a losing effort.
Oklahoma had no trouble advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament, as they tore apart Morgan State 82-54 on Thursday. Oklahoma covered the 15.5-point spread, while the 136 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 136.
Blake Griffin led the way with 28 points and 13 rebounds to complete a double-double in the win.
Team records:
Michigan: 21-13 SU, 17-11-1 ATS
Oklahoma: 28-5 SU, 15-13 ATS
Michigan most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
After playing Clemson are 0-1
After a win are 4-6

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games

LSU-North Carolina Lines Preview

The fans at Greensboro Coliseum will be treated to a game between the LSU Tigers and the North Carolina Tar Heels 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.
Marcus Thornton poured in 27 points on Thursday afternoon to lead No. 8 LSU to a 75-71 win over No. 9 Butler in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers managed to cover the 1.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (128).
Wayne Ellington poured in 25 points on Thursday afternoon to lead No. 1 North Carolina to a 101-58 win over No. 16 Radford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Tar Heels managed to cover the big 25-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (162).
Team records:
LSU: 27-7 SU, 14-12 ATS
North Carolina: 29-4 SU, 13-19 ATS
LSU most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
LSU is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
North Carolina is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games

March Madness: Purdue-Washington Odds Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers and the Washington Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rose Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
No. 5 Purdue took a 12-point lead into the break on Thursday afternoon and held on for a 61-56 win over No. 12 Northern Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Boilermakers failed to cover the 8.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (124).
Quincy Pondexter tossed in 23 points on Thursday afternoon as No. 4 Washington got past No. 13 Mississippi State 71-58 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies managed to cover the 6-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (148.5).
Team records:
Purdue: 26-9 SU, 15-17 ATS
Washington: 26-8 SU, 19-11-1 ATS
Purdue most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Purdue is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

March Madness: Texas A&M-Connecticut Odds Preview

The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Connecticut Huskies 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.
Bryan Davis led the way with 21 points on Thursday afternoon as No. 9 Texas A&M knocked off No. 8 BYU 79-66 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Cougars had been pegged as 3-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (139.5).
Stanley Robinson had a game-high 24 points on Thursday afternoon to lead No. 1 Connecticut to an easy 103-47 win over No. 16 Chattanooga in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies had no trouble covering the big 20.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (145.5).
Team records:
Texas A&M: 24-9 SU, 15-10-1 ATS
Connecticut: 28-4 SU, 14-14 ATS
Texas A&M most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After playing BYU are 0-1
After a win are 6-4

Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Connecticut is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games

NCAA Tournament: Maryland-Memphis Odds Preview

The Maryland Terrapins and the Memphis Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sprint Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Greivis Vasquez picked up 27 points on Thursday afternoon as No. 10 Maryland rolled to an 84-71 win over No. 7 California in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Golden Bears had been pegged as 1.5-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (140.5).
Roburt Sallie tossed in 35 points on Thursday afternoon as No. 2 Memphis got past No. 15 CSU Northridge by a final score of 81-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers didn't manage to cover the 20-point spread in that closer-than-expected contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (131.5).
Team records:
Maryland: 21-13 SU, 16-10-2 ATS
Memphis: 32-3 SU, 20-12-2 ATS
Maryland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After playing California are 1-0
After a win are 2-8

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

March Madness: UCLA-Villanova Odds Preview

The UCLA Bruins and the Villanova Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
UCLA was outplayed in the second half, but managed to sneak out a 65-64 victory over VCU in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. UCLA failed to cover the 8-point spread, while the 129 points fell UNDER the posted total of 137.
Josh Shipp led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds.
Villanova trailed by 10 points at halftime, but stormed back to defeat American University 80-67 on Thursday in the opening-round of the NCAA tournament. Villanova failed to cover the 15-point spread, but the 147 points sailed OVER the posted total of 128.
Dwayne Anderson had 25 points with nine rebounds and Dante Cunningham also had 25 in the win.
Team records:
UCLA: 26-8 SU, 16-15-2 ATS
Villanova: 27-7 SU, 16-14 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Villanova most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Villanova is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games