Bet Jamaica NCAA Basketball Preview — Georgetown Hoyas vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
January 5, 2009
The Georgetown Hoyas and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Joyce Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hoyas, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Georgetown was led by DaJuan Summers’ 22 points in a 70-54 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
The Hoyas failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 131.
Luke Harangody was top scorer for Notre Dame with 28 points and 16 rebounds in a 71-65 loss to St. John’s on Saturday afternoon.
The Irish did not cover the 9.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 146.5.
Team records:
Georgetown: 10-2 SU, 5-3 ATS
Notre Dame: 10-3 SU, 4-4 ATS
Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Providence are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Seton Hall are 8-2
After playing St. John’s are 9-1
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
Georgetown is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Georgetown is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Georgetown is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Notre Dame
Notre Dame is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Georgetown
Notre Dame is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgetown
Next up:
Georgetown home to Providence, Saturday, January 10
Notre Dame home to Seton Hall, Saturday, January 10
Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets
January 5, 2009
The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total is sitting at 222½.
Danny Granger went for 35 points to help the Pacers defeat the Kings 122-117 on Saturday. The Pacers failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 215.
T.J. Ford tossed in 16 points, while four others reached double figures in that win.
The Nuggets held off the Hornets surge in the fourth quarter and came away with a 105-100 victory on Saturday. The Nuggets covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 205 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Carmelo Anthony led the way with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Chauncey Billups and Nene Hilario added 14 apiece in the win.
Current streak:
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Denver has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 12-21 SU, 16-16-1 ATS
Denver: 23-12 SU, 19-15-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Indiana at Phoenix, Wednesday, January 7
Denver home to Miami, Wednesday, January 7
Bet Jamaica NCAA Basketball Preview — South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Baylor Bears
January 2, 2009
The fans at Ferrell Center will be treated to a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Baylor Bears when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
South Carolina fell 98-87 to Clemson on Tuesday, as 2.5-point underdogs at home. That game’s 185 points sailed OVER the posted total of 151.5.
Devan Downey netted a game-high 37 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Baylor has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
South Carolina: 9-2 SU, 1-4-1 ATS
Baylor: 12-1 SU, 4-1 ATS
South Carolina most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Wofford are 3-5
After playing Clemson are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5
Baylor most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Texas Tech are 2-8
After playing Jackson State are 1-0
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
South Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
South Carolina is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
South Carolina is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
South Carolina home to Wofford, Monday, January 5
Baylor home to Texas Tech, Saturday, January 10
Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
January 2, 2009
The Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total is sitting at 188½.
The Wizards were defeated 97-85 by the Hornets last time out, as 14.5-point underdogs. The 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 184.
Antawn Jamison netted 22 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Celtics were defeated 91-86 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 6-point favorites. The 177 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Paul Pierce netted a game-high 28 points with five rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Washington: 6-24 SU, 13-17 ATS
Boston: 28-5 SU, 18-15 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 1-9
After a loss are 2-8
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 8-2
After playing Portland are 9-1
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
Washington home to Cleveland, Sunday, January 4
Boston at New York, Sunday, January 4
Bet Jamaica NCAA Basketball Preview — Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
December 31, 2008
The Michigan State Spartans and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Williams Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 1-point favorites versus the Golden Gophers, while the game’s total is sitting at 142½.
Current streak:
Michigan State has won 5 straight games.
Minnesota has won 12 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan State: 9-2 SU, 4-4 ATS
Minnesota: 12-0 SU, 5-2 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-1
Before playing Northwestern are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 3-4
After a win are 7-3
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Ohio State are 2-8
After a win are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Next up:
Michigan State at Northwestern, Saturday, January 3
Minnesota home to Ohio State, Saturday, January 3
Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets
December 31, 2008
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game’s total is sitting at 189.
The Bucks earned a hard-fought 100-98 upset victory over the Spurs on Tuesday, as 8-point underdogs. The 198 points made it OVER the posted total of 187.
Andrew Bogut led the Bucks with 20 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. Michael Redd added a game-high 25 points in the win.
The Rockets were upset 89-87 by the Wizards as 12-point favorites last time out. That game’s 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 191.
Ron Artest led the Rockets with 20 points, and Luis Scola had 16 in a losing effort.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 15-17 SU, 21-10-1 ATS
Houston: 20-12 SU, 15-17 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing Houston
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Charlotte, Friday, January 2
Houston at Toronto, Friday, January 2
Bet Jamaica NCAA Basketball Preview — Seton Hall Pirates vs. Syracuse Orange
December 30, 2008
The fans at Carrier Dome will be treated to a game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Syracuse Orange when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Syracuse has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Seton Hall: 9-3 SU, 4-3 ATS
Syracuse: 12-1 SU, 4-5 ATS
A few trends to consider:
Seton Hall is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seton Hall is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Syracuse
Seton Hall is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Syracuse
Seton Hall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Syracuse is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Syracuse is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Syracuse is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seton Hall
Syracuse is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seton Hall
Next up:
Seton Hall home to West Virginia, Saturday, January 3
Syracuse at South Florida, Friday, January 2
Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers
December 30, 2008
The Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 206.
The Hawks scored 31 points in the fourth quarter and cruised past the Nuggets 109-91 on Monday. The Hawks covered the 5-point spread, and the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Joe Johnson dropped a game-high 25 points with five rebounds and seven assists for the Hawks. Al Horford had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
The Pacers lost to New Orleans 105-103 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (195).
Danny Granger scored a game-high 34 points for Indiana and Troy Murphy delivered 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 5 straight games.
Indiana has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 20-10 SU, 18-12 ATS
Indiana: 10-20 SU, 15-14-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing New Jersey are 1-9
After playing Denver are 1-9
After a win are 8-2
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 5 games at home
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana’s last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta at New Jersey, Friday, January 2
Indiana at New York, Friday, January 2
Bet Jamaica NCAA Basketball Preview — Georgetown Hoyas vs. Connecticut Huskies
December 29, 2008
The Georgetown Hoyas and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Gampel Pavilion.
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hoyas, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Austin Freeman had a team-high 17 points on Tuesday night as Georgetown rolled to a 76-38 win over Florida International.
The Hoyas managed to cover the big 29.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (124.5).
Connecticut ran over Fairfield 75-55 on Friday, while failing to cover the 22.5-point spread. That game’s 130 points went UNDER the posted total of 143.
Jeff Adrien led the way with a double-double, tossing in 21 points with 14 rebounds.
Current streak:
Georgetown has won 6 straight games.
Connecticut has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Georgetown: 9-1 SU, 4-2 ATS
Connecticut: 11-0 SU, 4-3 ATS
Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-1
Before playing Rutgers are 5-5
After playing Fairfield are 7-0
After a win are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Georgetown’s last 16 games on the road
Georgetown is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgetown
Connecticut is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Georgetown
Next up:
Georgetown home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 3
Connecticut home to Rutgers, Saturday, January 3
Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks
December 29, 2008
The Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total is sitting at 200.
The Nuggets defeated New York 117-110 as a 4.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (219.5).
Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 32 points to go along with nine rebounds for Denver, while J.R. Smith added 16 points in the win.
Joe Johnson went for a game-high 41 points on Saturday, as the Hawks flew past the Bulls 129-117. The Hawks covered the 10-point spread, and the combined 246 points sailed OVER the posted total of 193.
Josh Smith added 24 points for the Hawks, and Marvin Williams chipped in with 16 in the win.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 20-11 SU, 17-13-1 ATS
Atlanta: 19-10 SU, 17-12 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Next up:
Denver at Toronto, Wednesday, December 31
Atlanta at Indiana, Tuesday, December 30
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