NFL Handicapping: Giants vs Broncos

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The New York Giants and the Denver Broncos will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 7-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Giants defeated Atlanta 34-31 in overtime as a 7-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Eli Manning passed for 384 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for the Giants, while Mario Manningham caught six passes for 126 yards.
The Broncos lost to San Diego 32-3 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Kyle Orton passed for 171 yards with an interception for Denver and Knowshon Moreno rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 6-4 SU, 4-5-1 ATS
Denver: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Denver most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games on the road
NY Giants are 19-5 SU in their last 24 games on the road
NY Giants are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing NY Giants
Denver is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Giants
Next up:
NY Giants home to Dallas, Sunday, December 6
Denver at Kansas City, Sunday, December 6

 

NFL Betting: Raiders vs Cowboys

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The Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Cowboys Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 14-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Raiders defeated Cincinnati 20-17 as an 8.5-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Bruce Gradkowski passed for 183 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Oakland, while Zach Miller caught five passes for 65 yards with a touchdown.
The Cowboys defeated Washington 7-6 as a 10.5-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Tony Romo passed for 158 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Dallas and Marion Barber rushed for 99 yards on 20 carries.
Team records:
Oakland: 3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS
Dallas: 7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Dallas most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 9 games
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Oakland at Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 6
Dallas at NY Giants, Sunday, December 6

 

NFL Odds: Packers vs Lions

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The division rival Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 47½.
The Packers lost to San Francisco 30-24 as a 6-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42).
Aaron Rodgers passed for 344 yards with pair of touchdowns for Green Bay and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yard with a touchdown on 21 carries.
The Lions edged Cleveland 38-37 as a 3-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Matt Stafford passed for 422 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions for Detroit, while Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Green Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Green Bay: 6-4 SU, 5-4-1 ATS
Detroit: 2-8 SU, 2-7-1 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing in November are 1-9
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing within the division are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Green Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Next up:
Green Bay home to Baltimore, Monday, December 7
Detroit at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 6

 

 

Free Wednesday Basketball Pick

Knicks got the job done here on Monday as a free picks from Matt Rivers. He is among the sports handicappers who have a large Thanksgiving betting weekend in store.
 
For Tuesday take the points with Chaminade at BetUs Sportsbook.
 
Do note that this is a
2:00 PM eastern start.
 
Of course the Colorado Buffaloes are the far superior team when compared with Division 2 Chaminade but what a spot here for the home boys.
 
The Buffs just played two extremely competitive contests blowing the double digit halftime lead against Gonzaga on Sunday and then falling in overtime yesterday to Arizona. The boys from Boulder probably should have won, or at least could have won, both of those games and been in the Maui finals but with a little bad luck it turns out that they are in the lowest game today playing lowly Chaminade. Can you say letdown?
 
I mean, come on, playing for a third straight day is difficult enough if you take away the extra session and the heart breaking pair of losses. Meanwhile Chaminade is once again playing with house money and has absolutely nothing to lose but come out loose and just play some hoops.
 
Of course Corey Higgins will score some points and be unstoppable at times but that should not be enough in the end because of this situation.
 
The Silverswords did shock Ralph Sampson and Virginia about 25 years ago but that was then and this is now. Chaminade is 6-60 in this tournament throughout the years and loss number 61 is probably on the agenda today but I do see them being able to compete a bit and cover the number.
 
After two tough tough defeats the Buffs are more than ready to go home and should put in a very pedestrian performance as they get out of dodge with a very unimpressive lone victory here.

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NBA Odds – Struggling Pistons Prepare To Host Streaking Cavs

NFL betting players dreaming about LeBron James in a Browns uniform? It won’t happen anytime soon as James is busy trying to lead the Cavaliers to an NBA title. Cleveland will head to Detroit on Wednesday to face a troubled Pistons team, and the Cavs will be going for eight wins in a row over their Eastern Conference rivals.

Cavaliers vs Pistons betting – Wednesday, November 25, 8:00 PM ET

The Cavaliers are 8-2 so far in the month of November, and they’ve been missing Shaquille O’Neal for the last five games due to a shoulder injury. The defense, which is a major factor in their online betting chances, is coming along, although they’ve given up 100 points or more in four of their last six games. LeBron James had 25.8 points. 6.8 boards and 6.5 assists in four games against the Pistons last year, while Mo Williams was next with 17.3 points.

The Pistons’ NBA odds are falling due to a five-game losing streak, failing to break 100 points over that time. They’re sorely missing the veteran leadership of Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince, who really hasn’t been the same since he started going head-to-head with James over the last couple of seasons. Detroit is 25th in the league in points scored, and no matter how good their defense is, their NBA odds won’t rise until they can start filling the basket. Their four top scorers against the Cavs last year, Allen Iverson, Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Prince, won’t be playing in this game (Iverson and Wallace aren’t even in Detroit anymore).

NBA odds should favor the Cavaliers on the road, as they’ve won seven in a row over the Pistons and three straight in the Motor City. The Pistons don’t have anyone who can contain James, who has scored 30 or more in seven of his last eight games, and he loves playing against Detroit. Meanwhile, the Pistons will continue to struggle to score points against a Cleveland defense that is starting to get it together. The Cavaliers are a safe sports betting choice on Wednesday night.

Bet on sports: Cleveland

 

Tuesday Sports Picks

There is certainly no shortage of winning college spread picks in football or winners against the college basketball betting odds. Sensational handicapper Matt Rivers has a free sports pick for Tuesday and it is to take the Knicks plus the points. Bodog has the Lakers -13 at home to New York.
 
This is such the perfect perfect spot for the Knicks. Everybody on the planet would say how this has all of the makings of a 30 point blowout and I guess it always could. But it is such like the New Yorkers to waltz into Staples and actually compete for 48 minutes against Kobe and the Lakers.
 
We saw this same scenario a year ago as the Knicks were pretty terrible fairly early on in the season only to go out West and look like a world champion. The season is lost already for Mike D’Antoni’s club but as we knew from the start it’s all about the upcoming off-season and push for LeBron and the other free agents.
 
The Lakers have been looking great as they just dismantled an improving Oklahoma City squad and have been winning a ton as they usually do. Pau Gasol is back in the mix for the champs and all in all Phil Jackson’s squad may once again be the best team in the entire NBA. But there is something about this dreadfully underachieving New York squad that every now and then rises up when least expected, just like today.
 
There is some talent on the Knicks with Lee and Robinson and Gallinari and Hughes and Chandler and a few others. The problem is more of the culture and attitude than anything else. But that should not be a problem here against the champs on the road getting such an exorbitant price back.
 
If there is ever a game that you will see the Knicks step up and play in this is that spot. Even if I am wrong the number is so big that all sorts of backdoor possibiliities are always out there.

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NBA Betting: Knicks vs Lakers

The New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 13-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks lost to Boston 107-105 in overtime as a 10-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (195.5).
Al Harrington led the Knicks 30 points and nine rebounds, while David Lee had 22 points and 15 rebounds.
The Lakers defeated Oklahoma City 101-85 as an 11-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (200).
Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 26 points to go along with six rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers, while Andrew Bynum added 25 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 3-10 SU, 5-8 ATS
Los Angeles: 10-3 SU, 6-7 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Sacramento are 1-9
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York’s last 15 games on the road
New York is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against New York
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Next up:
New York at Sacramento, Wednesday, November 25
LA Lakers at Golden State, Saturday, November 28

 

NBA Handicapping: Nets vs Nuggets

The New Jersey Nets and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nets lost their 13th straight game of the season, falling 98-91 to the Knicks at the IZOD Center Saturday.
New York covered as a 2.5-point road underdog while the final score played UNDER the 194.5-point total.
Carmelo Anthony dropped 30 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double on Saturday, as the Nuggets defeated the Bulls 112-93. The Nuggets covered the 8-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 207.
Chauncey Billups added 21 points for the Nuggets, and J.R. Smith chipped in with 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 13 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 0-13 SU, 4-8-1 ATS
Denver: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 2-8
After playing New York are 5-5
After a loss are 0-10

Denver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’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 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey at Portland, Wednesday, November 25
Denver at Minnesota, Wednesday, November 25

 

NBA Odds: Thunder vs Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Thunder lost to the Lakers 101-85 as an 11-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (200).
Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 19 points and Russell Westbrook had 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Carlos Boozer poured in 22 points with seven rebounds and the Jazz pulled out a 100-97 victory over the Pistons in OT on Saturday. The Jazz failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, while the 197 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.
Andrei Kirilenko also netted 22 points in that win.
Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS
Utah: 7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

Utah most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing Utah
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City’s last 13 games on the road
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Milwaukee, Friday, November 27
Utah home to Chicago, Thursday, November 26

 

NBA Handicapping: Warriors vs Mavericks

The Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Monta Ellis poured in a game-high 34 points to lead the Warriors to a 108-94 win over the Trail Blazers last time out, as 8-point underdogs. The teams played UNDER that game’s posted total of 207.5.
Anthony Morrow tossed in 23 points with six rebounds in that win.
Dirk Nowitzki tossed in 20 points on Friday night as the Mavericks slipped past the Kings for a 104-102 victory.
The Mavericks failed to cover the 10.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (203).
Current streak:
Dallas has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 4-8 SU, 7-5 ATS
Dallas: 10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing San Antonio are 3-7
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 9-1
After playing Sacramento are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Golden State is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at San Antonio, Wednesday, November 25
Dallas at Houston, Wednesday, November 25