The Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Pepsi Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Carlos Boozer scored 20 points to lead Utah in its 124-105 loss to Portland on Tuesday night. Portland cashed as 5.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 194-point total listed by oddsmakers. Carmelo Anthony poured in 29 points to lead the Nuggets over the Knicks 111-104 on Tuesday night. Denver couldn't cover as 11.5-point favorites as the teams played under the 221-point total posted by oddsmakers. Current streak: Denver has won 4 straight games. Team records: Utah: 46-28 SU, 37-37 ATS Denver: 49-26 SU, 41-33-1 ATS Utah most recently: When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing Portland are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5
Denver most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After playing New York are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Denver Utah is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Next up: Utah home to Minnesota, Friday, April 3 Denver home to LA Clippers, Saturday, April 4
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Verizon Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. LeBron James had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Cavaliers past the Pistons 79-73 on Tuesday night. Cleveland couldn't cover as 10-point home favorites as the game played under the 178.5-point total set by oddsmakers. The Wizards fell 112-107 to the Grizzlies last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 201.5. Caron Butler dropped a game-high 31 points for the Wizards, and Antawn Jamison had 28 points in the loss. Current streak: Cleveland has won 13 straight games. Washington has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Cleveland: 61-13 SU, 44-30 ATS Washington: 17-59 SU, 28-45-3 ATS Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Orlando are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 8-2 After a win are 10-0
Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Miami are 3-7 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road Cleveland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Washington Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Cleveland Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Next up: Cleveland at Orlando, Friday, April 3 Washington home to Miami, Saturday, April 4
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Wachovia Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Ramon Sessions had a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists in the Bucks 104-98 loss to the Lakers last time out, as 7-point underdogs. That game's 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 203. Andre Iguodala had 19 points and eight assists, as the 76ers ran past the Hawks 98-85 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia covered as 3-point home favorites as the teams played under the 193-point total listed by oddsmakers. Team records: Milwaukee: 32-44 SU, 38-36-2 ATS Philadelphia: 38-35 SU, 33-38-2 ATS Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 4-6 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 2-8 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 12 games on the road Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee Next up: Milwaukee home to Memphis, Saturday, April 4 Philadelphia home to Detroit, Saturday, April 4
The Oregon State Beavers and the Texas El Paso Miners will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Haskins Center in the final game of the CBI tournament's championship series. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. UTEP dominated the second half and rallied to defeat Oregon State 70-63 on Wednesday night, forcing a final game in the CBI championship series. That game's 133 points fell UNDER the posted total of 134. Team records: Oregon State: 17-18 SU, 15-14-1 ATS Texas El Paso: 23-13 SU, 19-13-1 ATS Oregon State most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 After playing Texas El Paso are 0-1 After a loss are 3-7
Texas El Paso most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 After playing Oregon State are 1-0 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Oregon State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Oregon State is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games Oregon State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas El Paso's last 8 games at home
The Baylor Bears and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden in the championship game of the National Invitational Tournament. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Curtis Jerrells went for 25 points and eight assists, as Baylor ran past San Diego State 76-62 in the semifinals on Tuesday night. Baylor cashed as 1-point favorites as the game played over the 136-point total listed by oddsmakers. Talor Battle scored 17 points to lead Penn State over Notre Dame 67-59 in the semifinals on Tuesday night. Penn State cashed as 3.5-point underdogs as the teams played under the 138-point total set by sportsbooks. Team records: Baylor: 24-14 SU, 13-16-1 ATS Penn State: 26-11 SU, 18-12 ATS Baylor most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 After a win are 6-4
Penn State most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 After playing Notre Dame are 1-0 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Baylor is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Final Four betting players have seen Connecticut roll over their competition, as they’ve really once been challenged once so far in the NCAA Tournament. However, their opponent in one of Saturday’s Final Four matchup, MichiganState, has already eliminated Big East champion Louisville, and the Spartans will be eager to claim another team from the nation’s toughest conference.
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The Spartans, seeded second in the Midwest, began their quest to the Final Four with a 77-62 win over Robert Morris, as the country’s top rebounding team held a 43-25 edge on the glass over the Colonials. Next, the Spartans held USC to 40.4% from the floor in a 74-69 win, outrebounding the Trojans 33-24, while Travis Walton hit 18 points. In the Sweet 16, MichiganState eliminated the defending champions with a 67-62 victory over Kansas, as the Spartans hit 16 of their 17 free-throw attempts. Finally, the Spartans put together their best defensive performance in a 64-52 win over Louisville, holding the Cardinals to 38.3% from the floor. MichiganState‘s opponents have shot only 41.2% against the Spartans, and that sort of defense makes them very capable of a Final Four betting upset.
The Huskies opened their Tournament with a 103-47 romp over Chattanooga, as three players scored at least 20 points, and UConn had a massive 57-33 edge on the glass. Against Texas A&M, the Huskies outrebounded the Aggies 36-22 and got 27 points from A.J. Price in a 92-66 blowout despite foul trouble for HasheemThabeet. Next was Purdue, and while the Boilermakers put up a good fight, they still lost 72-60 to the Huskies, who outrebounded Purdue 42-31. UConn then reached the Final Four with an 82-75 win over a pesky Missouri team, outrebounding the smaller Tigers 45-26.
The Huskies are a 4-point favorite in this contest according to Final Four odds , and MichiganState‘s biggest task will be to keep the Huskies from dominating the boards as they have. With both teams ranking in the national top three in rebounding, the battle on the boards will be a bruising affair, but one that probably decides the outcome of this game. UConn will have the size advantage, but that hasn’t stopped MichiganState from outrebounding bigger teams in the past. Based on the roads to this stage of the Tournament for both teams, Final Four betting players should keep an eye on the glass.
The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Wednesday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Dwight Howard went for 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Magic past the Heat 101-95 on Monday night. Orlando covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 193-point total posted by oddsmakers. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, as the Mavericks drilled the Timberwolves 108-88 on Tuesday night. Dallas cashed as 8-point road favorites as the game played under the 200-point total posted by oddsmakers. Team records: Miami: 39-35 SU, 35-38-1 ATS Dallas: 44-30 SU, 36-38 ATS Miami most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3
Dallas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Memphis are 9-1 After playing Minnesota are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Dallas Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games at home Next up: Miami at Charlotte, Friday, April 3 Dallas at Memphis, Friday, April 3
The Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at FedExForum. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Wizards lost to Indiana 124-115 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (207.5). Caron Butler led Washington with 31 points and 13 rebounds, while Antawn Jamison deposited 29 points. O.J. Mayo went for 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Grizzlies past the Warriors 114-109 on Monday night. Memphis cashed as 5-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 218.5-point total set by sportsbooks. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 17-58 SU, 28-44-3 ATS Memphis: 19-54 SU, 32-40-1 ATS Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 3-7 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7
Memphis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Dallas are 3-7 After playing Golden State are 4-6 After a win are 2-8 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road Washington is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Memphis Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games at home Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington Next up: Washington home to Cleveland, Thursday, April 2 Memphis home to Dallas, Friday, April 3
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Bradley Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Kobe Bryant dropped 25 points for Los Angeles in its 94-84 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night. Charlotte cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 192-point total listed by sportsbooks. Richard Jefferson dropped 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, as the Bucks slammed the Nets 107-78 on Monday night. Milwaukee cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 197.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 58-16 SU, 37-36-1 ATS Milwaukee: 32-43 SU, 37-36-2 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Charlotte are 5-4 After a loss are 7-3
Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing New Jersey are 1-9 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: LA Lakers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing Milwaukee LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road LA Lakers are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee LA Lakers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games Milwaukee is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers home to Houston, Friday, April 3 Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Thursday, April 2
The Detroit Pistons and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Izod Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Richard Hamilton paced Detroit with 13 points and six rebounds in its 79-73 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night. Cleveland couldn't cover as 10-point home favorites as the game played under the 178.5-point total set by oddsmakers. Reserve Chris Douglas-Roberts netted 14 points to lead New Jersey in its 107-78 loss to Milwaukee on Monday night. Milwaukee cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 197.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Current streak: New Jersey has lost 5 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 36-38 SU, 32-42 ATS New Jersey: 30-44 SU, 37-36-1 ATS Detroit most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5
New Jersey most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Chicago are 8-2 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing New Jersey Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Detroit New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit Next up: Detroit at Philadelphia, Saturday, April 4 New Jersey at Chicago, Saturday, April 4
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