Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Devils listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, Kris Letang potted the winner and the Penguins ripped apart the Rangers 6-2 on Wednesday. The Penguins won the game as a -135 favorite, and the eight goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Letang finished with a pair, and Petr Sykora also scored twice for the Penguins. Jordan Staal added the other marker, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 32 shots in the victory

The Devils squandered a two-goal lead, but managed to sneak out a 4-3 win over the Bruins in overtime last time out. The Devils won that game as +140 underdogs, while the seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Jamie Langenbrunner scored the OT winner and added another in regulation to lead the way, while singles came from Zach Parise and Patrik Elias.

Current streak:
New Jersey has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 24-21-4
New Jersey: 31-15-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing NY Rangers are 7-3
After a win are 1-9

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-3-1
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up:
Pittsburgh at Toronto, Saturday, January 31
New Jersey home to Washington, Tuesday, February 3

The Valparaiso Crusaders and the Butler Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 17½-point favorites versus the Crusaders, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Butler scored 46 points in the second half to run away from Wisconsin-Milwaukee and win 78-48 on Saturday afternoon.

The Bulldogs covered the 13.5-point spread, while the final score played just UNDER the day’s posted total of 130.

Current streak:
Butler has won 10 straight games.

Team records:
Valparaiso: 6-15 SU, 8-10 ATS
Butler: 18-1 SU, 11-5-1 ATS

Valparaiso most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Wright State are 4-0
After playing Wisc-Green Bay are 4-2
After a loss are 3-7

Butler most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Wisc-Green Bay are 5-5
After playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Valparaiso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Valparaiso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Valparaiso is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Butler
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Valparaiso
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Butler is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

Next up:
Valparaiso at Wright State, Thursday, February 5
Butler at Wisc-Green Bay, Monday, February 2

The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total is sitting at 181.

The Celtics won their ninth straight by defeating the Kings 119-100 on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 17-point spread, while the 219 points made it OVER the night’s posted total of 208.

Eddie House went for a game-high 28 points, and Rajon Rondo helped out with 24 points and nine assists in that win.

The Pistons snapped a two-game slide with a 98-89 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Pistons covered the 1-point spread on the road, while the 187 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 188.

Rasheed Wallace tossed in 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to complete a double-double in the win.

Current streak:
Boston has won 9 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 38-9 SU, 27-20 ATS
Detroit: 25-19 SU, 19-25 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 12 games
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston

Next up:
Boston home to Minnesota, Sunday, February 1
Detroit home to Cleveland, Sunday, February 1

Good Luck

JUNK

JUNKMAN@JUNKMANSPORTS.COM

While most are looking over their Super bowl odds for this Sunday’s big game, there will be no shortage of star power in Thursday’s NBA betting matchups. Cleveland will travel to Orlando in a massive bout between two of the East’s top teams, while a pair of rivals do battle in Phoenix as the Suns host San Antonio.

Cavaliers vs Magic odds

All eyes will be on LeBron James of the Cavaliers and Dwight Howard of the Magic, and for good reason as both will be starting in the All-Star Game. However, this could come down to the supporting casts, and both have been in top form recently. Cleveland’s Mo Williams dropped a career-high 43 points in a win over Sacramento on Tuesday, while on the same night, Orlando’s Mickael Pietrus had 27 points in his return to the lineup from injury. The Magic have won six of the last 10 meetings between these two, and online betting players can expect a playoof-type atmosphere to this NBA betting matchup.

Spurs vs Suns odds

The Suns will be attempting to break a trend between these two rivals, as the home team has lost in each of their two meetings this season. Amare Stoudamire needs to have a big game, as the Spurs’ Tim Duncan will be occupied with a revitalized Shaquille O’Neal. Phoenix’s Steve Nash also has to play better against Tony Parker, who has forced Nash into nine turnovers in their two meetings. You can also bet the Suns will be keeping a close eye on Roger Mason, who has only averaged 9.5 points, but he hit a buzzer-beater in San Antonio’s last trip to Phoenix on Christmas Day.

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The New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bruins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Jamie Langenbrunner put up two goals to lead the Devils past the Senators 4-1 on Tuesday night.

New Jersey won as -130 road favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.

David Krejci’s power play goal in overtime was the winner, as the Bruins edged the Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Boston won as -160 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
New Jersey has won 6 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New Jersey: 30-15-3
Boston: 35-8-5

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Ottawa are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games
Boston is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Boston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Boston’s last 22 games at home

Next up:
New Jersey home to Pittsburgh, Friday, January 30
Boston home to NY Rangers, Saturday, January 31

The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Utah State Aggies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Aggies listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Wolf Pack, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Current streak:
Nevada has won 5 straight games.
Utah State has won 14 straight games.

Team records:
Nevada: 12-7 SU, 5-12 ATS
Utah State: 19-1 SU, 9-6 ATS

Nevada most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-4
Before playing Idaho are 7-2
After playing Hawaii are 10-0
After a win are 6-4

Utah State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Fresno State are 6-3
After playing Hawaii are 5-2
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nevada’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nevada’s last 6 games when playing Utah State
Nevada is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Nevada
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State’s last 7 games

Next up:
Nevada home to Idaho, Saturday, January 31
Utah State at Fresno State, Saturday, January 31

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total is sitting at 195.

Mo Williams went for 43 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds to lead the Cavaliers over the Kings 117-110 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland couldn’t cover as 14.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 203-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Mickael Pietrus had 27 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, as the Magic drilled the Pacers 135-111 on Tuesday night.

Orlando cashed as 10-point home favorites as the game played over the 214-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Cleveland: 35-8 SU, 29-14 ATS
Orlando: 34-10 SU, 29-14-1 ATS

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Toronto are 9-1
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Cleveland’s last 18 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Orlando is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Orlando is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

Next up:
Cleveland home to LA Clippers, Friday, January 30
Orlando at Toronto, Sunday, February 1

Good Luck

JUNK

JUNKMAN@JUNKMANSPORTS.COM

Phil Mickelson: Arizona State grad Phil Mickelson is going to get the home-field advantage this weekend as the golf betting world shifts its focus to the FBR Open in Scottsdale.

He’s already finished atop the FBR Open odds a couple of times and has a bunch of top 10’s to back it up.

In comparison to previous events, Lefty has an easy field to contend with here.

FBR Open Pick: Phil Mickelson

Kevin Sutherland: If you’re looking for a longer shot who has better odds, take a look at Kevin Sutherland for on the FBR Open lines.

He’s at about 80-to-1 but he’s played well recently. He hit the ball pretty well for four of the five rounds last week at the Bob Hope Classic, and he also finished with a near-win last year. In total, he has two Top-10’s here since the turn of the millennium so based on odds alone, he’s a good value play.

FBR Open Betting Pick for Value: Kevin Sutherland.

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