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Golden St Warriors versus Sacramento Kings Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:06:57 +0000

Saturday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors (8-12) and the Sacramento Kings (7-15) should be a good one with both teams trying to prove they belong in the postseason discussion. Sacramento will be at home where they are 5-4 this season, while Golden State has amassed a record of only 2-5 when traveling this year.

These two teams have been involved in some high-scoring games in recent years, but the last 2 head-to-head meetings have both gone under the total. Golden State was a 93-90 winner just days ago as 7.5-point home favorites, and now it is the Kings’ turn to return the favor. Sacramento was a 129-119 winner as a 1.5-point home favorite the last time they hosted the Warriors, but the home team has only won 3 of the last 5 clashes between these squads. The Kings have now covered the odds in their last 3 games against Golden State after the Warriors had won the money in the 5 previous outings.

Golden St Warriors at Sacramento Kings Pick

GOLDEN ST VS SACRAMENTO

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Las Vegas couldn’t decide which team to favor in this 10:00 PM ET game, so they have made the game spread 0. The total sits at 199 and these teams have been trending in different directions this year. Golden State has gone over the total in 11 of their 20 games, while Sacramento has gone under in 7 of 22.

Sacramento had lost 5 straight before rebounding with a 95-92 home win over the Portland Trailblazers as 3.5-point underdogs last time out. Golden State has started to play well and won 3 of their last 4 games, although all 4 were at home. The Warriors have covered the odds in just 2 of their last 7 this season while the Kings have now covered in 3 straight despite losing outright as underdogs in 2 of those 3.

Houston Rockets versus Minnesota Timberwolves Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:03:58 +0000

The Houston Rockets (12-10) meet up with the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-12) on Saturday, and tipoff in this NBA game is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. Minnesota is the home team here and the online sportsbooks have made the Timberwolves a 4-point betting favorite to go along with a total of 201.

Houston is relatively injury free for Saturday’s clash, but the Timberwolves still have some dings to take care of. Minnesota guard Malcolm Lee is out until the middle of February after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus ligament in his left knee, while center Darko Milicic is currently listed as questionable for this game as he attempts to recover from a bout of the flu.

Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves Pick

HOUSTON VS MINNESOTA

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This has been an NBA series dominated by the road team recently, with the home squad winning in just 3 of the last 10 games. The road team has won in 5 straight meetings now, including earlier this season when the Timberwolves won 120-108 as 6.5-point underdogs in Houston. The Rockets won 107-92 as 2-point road underdogs in Minnesota this season as well, and Houston has covered the spread in 5 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings. The over has been a very profitable bet when these two teams meet up and has now brought home the money in 7 of the last 8 games played.

Minnesota is playing some decent basketball lately and has won 6 of their last 10 games while covering the odds in all but 1 of those victories. They’ve gone over the total in 7 of their last 8 games, while Houston has now gone under in 3 of their last 4. The Rockets have won 7 of their last 10 but have only covered the odds in 5 of those games.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Atlanta Hawks Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:01:11 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-6) and the Atlanta Hawks (16-7) have been two of the NBA’s elite teams so far this season, but only one of them will escape their 7:00 PM ET game with another notch in the win column. Atlanta has put together an impressive 8-2 record when playing at home this year, and it will be a test for the 76ers to beat them there considering they have gone just 4-4 when playing outside of Philadelphia this season.

Injuries will have a say in the odds for this game with Philadelphia center Spencer Hawes doubtful with an Achilles injury, and Atlanta center Jason Collins listed as questionable with a dinged elbow. The Hawks also have forward Al Horford out until late April with a left pectoral tear, but Las Vegas still has Atlanta has a 2-point betting favorite with a total of 180.5.

Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks Pick

PHILADELPHIA VS ATLANTA

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One interesting trend to point out is that the over has hit in 7 of the last 10 games played between these teams in Atlanta. The 76ers were 90-76 winners as 7-point home favorites in the only head-to-head meeting between these teams this season, and Philadelphia has covered the odds in 5 of their last 6 games against the Hawks. Atlanta lost 83-117 as 3.5-point favorites the last time they hosted Philadelphia, and the over has now hit in 5 of the last 7 games played.

The 76ers have won 4 straight games heading into this matchup, and they’ve covered the odds in 3 of those 4 home wins. Philadelphia has gone under the total in 5 of their last 6 while Atlanta has gone under in 4 of their 5 most recent games. The Hawks have won 5 of their last 7 this season but are coming off of a 77-96 loss as 4.5-point home favorites against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Indiana Pacers versus Dallas Mavericks Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:48 +0000

Friday’s 8:30 PM ET clash between the Indiana Pacers (15-6) and the Dallas Mavericks (14-9) could very well be a postseason preview, and this NBA game is an interesting one to break down from a wagering perspective. The home-team Mavericks are 4.5-point favorites currently, while the total sits at either 188 or 188.5 depending on which sportsbook you choose to wager with.

The Mavericks were 116-108 winners as 9-point home favorites the last time these two teams met up last season, but Dallas failed to cover the spread in the victory. They have now gone 3 straight games against the Pacers without covering the spread, and that includes in 3 consecutive victories at home. The under has been a winner in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings between these teams, while the Pacers haven’t won in Dallas in their 5 tries since 2007.

Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks Pick

INDIANA VS DALLAS

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Indiana has won 3 straight games and has covered the odds in 12 of their 21 games this season. That being said, they sport just a 9-5 record when playing on the road this year but have won 5 of their last 6 outright when traveling. The Pacers have gone over the total in 6 of their last 7 games this season and their offense seems to be hitting on all strides recently.

Dallas is coming off of an 86-95 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder that pushed their record at home to 9-4 on the year. Dallas had won 6 of 7 games before that point, and they’ve been one of the better bets in the NBA with a record of 14-9 against the betting odds. The Mavericks also seem to have their offense running fluently right now and had gone over the wagering total in 4 straight games before going under in that loss against Oklahoma City.

Cleveland Cavaliers versus Orlando Magic Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:34:12 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-12) hit the road on Friday to take on the Orlando Magic (13-9), and there are some interesting numbers to digest in this clash before deciding on the correct team to back. Las Vegas has the betting odds favoring the home-team Magic at -7, but they have been bet down a bit from an opener of -8. The total has also shifted a bet and now sits at 184 after starting off at 182.5.

Orlando has won the last 6 head-to-head meetings against the Cavaliers, with Cleveland’s last win coming in early 2010. The Magic were a 97-86 winner as 12-point road favorites the last time they went into Cleveland, while they also won 103-87 as 18-point home favorites the last time these squads played in Orlando. Despite the recent dominance of the Magic, it has been Cleveland that has covered the odds in the 2 most recent head-to-head meetings. The under has hit in both of those games, as well as in 4 of the last 6.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic Pick

CLEVELAND VS ORLANDO

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Cleveland has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 6 games and has actually won outright twice as underdogs during that stretch. The Cavaliers are 5-7 on the road this year and have covered the odds in 4 of their last 5 games played outside of Cleveland. They’ve gone under in 3 of their last 5 games but have gone over in 11 of 20 on the season.

Orlando has only gone over the total in 8 of their 22 games this year but has exceeded the line in 2 of their 3 most recent outings. The Magic have been playing some uninspired basketball lately and have won outright in just 1 of their last 5 while failing to cover the spread in 4 of those games.

Minnesota Timberwolves versus New Jersey Nets Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:31:16 +0000

One of the toughest games to predict on Friday’s NBA schedule is the 7:30 PM ET clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-12) and the New Jersey Nets (8-15). Injuries figure to play a huge part in deciding the winner here, and the Nets are definitely the more dinged squad. Orlando has center Darko Milicic (illness) listed as questionable, while guard Malcolm Lee (knee) remains out for another week or two. New Jersey has center Johan Petro (virus) and guard Anthony Morrow (ankle) listed as questionable, while center Mehmet Okur (back) is doubtful. Guard Deshawn Stevenson (knee), center Brook Lopez (foot), guard MarShon Brooks (toe) and forward Damion James (foot) will definitely miss action, making the Nets’ rotation in serious need of depth.

Minnesota Timberwolves at New Jersey Nets Pick

MINNESOTA VS NEW JERSEY

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The visiting Timberwolves opened up as 3-point favorites but it didn’t take long for savvy bettors to adjust the odds and send Minnesota as high as -5. The total has also shifted and now sits as high as 197 after debuting at just 195.

In addition to the injuries, Minnesota is also getting money bet on them because they’ve covered the odds in 13 of their last 16 games against the Nets. That being said, New Jersey is the home team and it is worth noting that the road squad has covered the odds in just 3 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings. New Jersey was a 107-105 winner as a 5.5-point home favorite in the most recent meeting, and they’ve actually won outright in 3 of their last 4 home games against the Timberwolves since 2008. The Nets haven’t covered the odds much even during their wins, but at least they are winning. The over has been a winner in 3 of the last 5 meetings between these teams, including in the most recent clash in April of 2011.

Memphis Grizzlies versus Atlanta Hawks Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:46:39 +0000

The Memphis Grizzlies (11-10) hit the road on Thursday to take on the Atlanta Hawks (16-6), and there are some early signs that this game could be closer than many are expecting. With a road record of just 4-7, one might expect the Grizzlies to be large underdogs against a Hawks squad that has gone 8-1 in Atlanta this year. Despite those statistics, the Hawks have opened up as just 4.5-point betting favorites for Thursday’s clash, while the Las Vegas total sits at 183.

Figuring out why this line isn’t -9 or so isn’t an easy question to answer when you consider that the Hawks have won 9 of the last 10 games played against Memphis. Atlanta was a 112-109 winner at home most recently, and Atlanta has covered the odds in all but 1 of those 9 victories. The over has been a winner in 6 of the last 7 games played between these teams, and the Hawks have been so dominant that they’ve won 4 of the last 5 games played in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks Pick

MEMPHIS VS ATLANTA

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Memphis has lost in 4 of their last 5 this season and doesn’t appear to playing particularly strong basketball. They are still without forwards Zach Randolph (knee) and Darrell Arthur (Achilles), while forward Sam Young (back) is listed as questionable to suit up for this 7:30 PM ET game.

Atlanta meanwhile has won 8 of their last 10 games and will enter Thursday’s matchup on a 3-game winning streak. The Hawks have only failed to cover the odds in 1 of their last 6 this year, and they’ve gone under in 3 of their 4 most recent games. Atlanta does have forward Al Hortford (shoulder) sidelined until late April, but they’ve simply been the superior team in every important facet against the Grizzlies over the past few seasons. Figuring out why Las Vegas is predicting this one to be close is simply a question without an answer.

Phoenix Suns versus New Orleans Hornets Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:55:48 +0000

The Phoenix Suns (7-13) hit the road to take on the New Orleans Hornets (4-17) on Wednesday, and tipoff in this game is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. Neither one of these teams is having a season anywhere close to what they envisioned when the year started, but the clash makes for an interesting one from a betting perspective. The Suns have gone 3-7 outside of Phoenix this year, while the Hornets are only 2-10 when playing in New Orleans.

The road team has won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings between these teams, and both games played during this season. New Orleans began the year with an 85-84 win in Phoenix as 6.5-point underdogs, while the Suns returned the favor with a 93-78 road win as 2-point underdogs in late December. The Hornets have covered the odds in 3 of the last 4 games played, while the under has been a winner in the 2 played this season.

Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Hornets Pick

PHOENIX VS NEW ORLEANS

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New Orleans will be a 2-point favorite in Las Vegas despite having the worse record, while the total sits at 182. Phoenix has covered the odds in just 8 of their 20 games this year while the Hornets have done so in 10 of 21. These two teams have been engaged in some low-scoring games and have gone under their respective posted totals in 27 of a combined 41 games.

Phoenix has won outright in just 1 of their last 5 games and the victory was the only time they’ve covered the odds over that span. They’ve gone under in 5 of their last 7 games with the Hornets going under in 4 of their 7 most recent. New Orleans has lost 9 of their last 10 but has at least covered the odds in 5 of the 7 most recent.

Indiana Pacers versus Minnesota Timberwolves Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:44 +0000

Wednesday’s 8:00 PM ET game between the Indiana Pacers (14-6) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-11) could be a potential playoff preview, and we’ll take a look at all of the important numbers in this NBA showdown. The home-team Timberwolves started off as 1-point favorites but have been bet up to -3 thanks to nearly 60% of the tracked action coming in on them. The total has seen a massive move and now sits at 196 after beginning at only 190.5 just hours before the big change.

The home team has won the last 4 head-to-head meetings between these teams, and Wednesday’s game will be the first matchup of the year. The Timberwolves most recently won 101-75 at home as 1.5-point favorites last season, while the Pacers were 116-105 victors as 9-point favorites the last time these teams played in Indiana. Minnesota has covered the Las Vegas odds in 2 of the last 3, while the under had hit in 8 straight head-to-head meetings before their most recent clash went under the total.

Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves Pick

INDIANA VS MINNESOTA

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Indiana has won 3 of their last 4 games this season and sits at 8-5 on the road, while Minnesota has a record of 5-7 at home and has also won outright in 3 of their last 4. The Timberwolves have gone over the total in 6 of their last 7 games this season while covering the odds in their last 4 victories. Indiana has covered the Las Vegas line in 4 of their last 5 victories and has now gone over the total in 5 of their last 6 games overall.

The Pacers have forward Jeff Foster (back) listed as questionable and guard George Hill (ankle) as out, while Minnesota as guard Jose Barea (hamstring) and center Darko Milicic (illness) as questionable with guard Malcolm Lee (knee) out until mid-February.

Charlotte Bobcats versus Portland Trailblazers Point Spread Over Under Money Line Betting Odds Pick Preview

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:49:16 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats (3-19) haven’t had the season they envisioned when the shortened NBA year started off a few months ago, but they’ll try to get back to winning in Wednesday’s tough road game against the Portland Trailblazers. Charlotte has managed to go just 1-11 on the road this year and it doesn’t look like things will get any better for them since the Trailblazers are a strong 9-1 when playing in Portland.

The Trailblazers are a not-surprising 15-point betting favorite for this 10:00 PM ET game and they have actually been bet up from an opener of -13 thanks to NBA wager-tracking websites showing that they are receiving about 65% of the action on the spread. The total started off at 186 but is now down as low as 182.5, perhaps because these two teams have combined to go over their respective lines in just 17 of 45 games.

Charlotte Bobcats at Portland Trailblazers Pick

CHARLOTTE VS PORTLAND

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Charlotte has guard D.J. Augustin (toe) listed as out indefinitely, while forward Corey Maggette (hamstring) is getting closer to returning but still has a little time to go before he steps back on the court. Portland has forward Craig Smith (illness) as questionable right now, while forward Nicolas Batum (knee) and center Greg Oden (knee) are listed as out.

The home team has won outright in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings between these teams, but it is interesting to note that the Bobcats did win 97-92 at home as 4.5-point underdogs in the most recent meeting. Portland won 93-69 the last time they hosted the Bobcats, and they have won by 14 or more points against Charlotte in the 3 most recent games they were at home. The Trailblazers have covered the odds in 4 of the last 5 matchups with the Bobcats, while the under has won the money in 4 of those 5.

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