NCAA Tournament Preview: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

March 18, 2010


The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Oklahoma State Cowboys when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 1-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Georgia Tech lost to Duke 65-61 as an 8.5-point underdog on Sunday in the ACC Tournament final. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (137).

Derrick Favors led Georgia Tech with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Iman Shumpert had 12 points.

Oklahoma State was upended 83-64 in the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, as 5-point underdogs. That game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 144.5.

James Anderson had 27 points with four boards and three assists in the loss.

Team records:
Georgia Tech: 22-12 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Oklahoma State: 22-10 SU, 15-10-1 ATS

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Duke are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Kansas State are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games
Georgia Tech is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma State’s last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Oklahoma State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Missouri Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers

March 18, 2010


The fans at HSBC Arena will be treated to a game between the Missouri Tigers and the Clemson Tigers when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Missouri was crushed 75-60 by Nebraska in the Big 12 Conference tournament Wednesday afternoon. Missouri was favored by 10.5-points in that game, while the 135 points made it OVER the posted total of 132.5.

Laurence Bowers netted 11 points in the loss.

Clemson was outlasted 59-57 by NC State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Thursday, as 7-point favorites. That game’s 111 points went UNDER the posted total of 131.5.

Trevor Booker finished with 17 points in the loss for Clemson.

Team records:
Missouri: 22-10 SU, 14-12 ATS
Clemson: 21-10 SU, 14-14 ATS

Missouri most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Clemson most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing North Carolina State are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Missouri is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri’s last 6 games
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson’s last 6 games
Clemson is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets

March 18, 2010


The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 14-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total is sitting at 217½.

The Hornets were defeated 131-121 by the Warriors last time out, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s 252 points sailed OVER the posted total of 228.

David West tossed in a game-high 36 points to go with 15 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.

Carmelo Anthony went for 29 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Nuggets past the Wizards 97-87 on Tuesday night.

Denver failed to cover as 14.5-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 212-point total set by sportsbooks.

Team records:
New Orleans: 33-36 SU, 31-37-1 ATS
Denver: 46-22 SU, 31-32-5 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Utah are 5-5
After playing Golden State are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Denver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Denver
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
New Orleans at Utah, Saturday, March 20
Denver home to Milwaukee, Saturday, March 20

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

March 18, 2010


The fans at HP Pavilion will be treated to a game between the Washington Huskies and the Marquette Golden Eagles when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 1-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Quincy Pondexter tossed in 18 points as Washington defeated California 79-75 in the PAC 10 Championship on Saturday. Washington won that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 154 points made it OVER the posted total of 153.

Isaiah Thomas netted 16 points in the win.

Marquette lost 80-57 to Georgetown in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament on Friday, as 3.5-point underdogs. That game’s combined score made it OVER the night’s posted total of 127.5.

Jimmy Butler netted 17 points, and Maurice Acker had 16 points in the loss.

Team records:
Washington: 24-9 SU, 14-18 ATS
Marquette: 22-11 SU, 17-10 ATS

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

Marquette most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Georgetown are 3-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Marquette is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Marquette is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games

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NIT Tournament Preview: St. John’s Red Storm vs. Memphis Tigers

March 17, 2010


The St. John’s Red Storm and the Memphis Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at FedExForum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Red Storm, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

St. John’s was defeated 57-55 by Marquette in the second round of the Big East Conference tournament on Wednesday, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 125.5.

D.J. Kennedy and Sean Evans had 12 points apiece in the loss.

Willie Kemp scored 15 points to lead Memphis in its 66-65 loss to Houston in the Conference-USA quarterfinals in Tulsa on Thursday.

Houston cashed as 6.5-point underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 152-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Team records:
St. John’s: 17-15 SU, 15-14 ATS
Memphis: 23-9 SU, 10-17 ATS

St. John’s most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Marquette are 0-6
After a loss are 4-6

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
After playing Houston are 10-0
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
St. John’s is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. John’s is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. John’s is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
St. John’s is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Memphis’s last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 9 games at home

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Florida Gators vs. BYU Cougars

March 17, 2010


The Florida Gators and the BYU Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Ford Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Gators, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Florida was upended 75-69 by Mississippi State on Friday in the Southeastern Conference tournament, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game’s 144 points sailed OVER the posted total of 132.

Kenny Boynton had 23 points for Florida, and Erving Walker collected 19 in the loss.

BYU was defeated 70-66 by UNLV in the Mountain West Conference tournament on Friday, as 1-point underdogs. That game’s 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 147.

Jimmer Fredette had 30 points in the loss for BYU.

Team records:
Florida: 21-12 SU, 15-13 ATS
BYU: 29-5 SU, 18-13 ATS

Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Mississippi State are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

BYU most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing UNLV are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
BYU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of BYU’s last 10 games
BYU is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

March 17, 2010


The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game’s total is sitting at 193½.

Manu Ginobili netted 22 points to lead the Spurs past the Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night.

San Antonio cashed as 2.5-point road underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 186.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

The Magic lost to Charlotte 96-89 as an 8.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (189).

Dwight Howard led Orlando with 27 points and 16 rebounds, while Vince Carter had 23 points.

Current streak:
San Antonio has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
San Antonio: 40-25 SU, 34-30-1 ATS
Orlando: 47-21 SU, 35-30-3 ATS

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 8-2
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 8-2
After playing Charlotte are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio’s last 7 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 8 games at home
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando’s last 10 games when playing at home against San Antonio

Next up:
San Antonio home to Golden State, Friday, March 19
Orlando at Miami, Thursday, March 18

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets

March 15, 2010


The Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total is sitting at 216½.

J.R. Smith poured in 30 points as the Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108 on Saturday. The Nuggets covered the 1.5-point spread, and the 233 points sailed OVER the posted total of 213.

Carmelo Anthony netted 24 points for the Nuggets, and Chauncey Billups added 22 in the win.

The Rockets held off a late surge to defeat the Nets 116-108 on Saturday. The Rockets failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 213.

Luis Scola poured in a game-high 44 points to power the Rockets. Kevin Martin chipped in with 20 points in the win.

Current streak:
Denver has won 6 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 45-21 SU, 31-30-5 ATS
Houston: 33-31 SU, 29-35 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Memphis are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games on the road
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Denver
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games

Next up:
Denver home to Washington, Tuesday, March 16
Houston home to Memphis, Wednesday, March 17

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 15, 2010


The Lehigh Mountain Hawks and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Ford Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Kansas flew out to a four-point lead and finished off Kansas State 72-64 on Saturday in the Big 12 championship game. Kansas managed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 145.5.

Marcus Morris poured in 18 points to lead Kansas, and Tyrel Reed added 15 in the win.

Team records:
Lehigh: 22-10 SU, 2-0 ATS
Kansas: 32-2 SU, 14-16-1 ATS

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Kansas State are 10-0
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

March 14, 2010


The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total is sitting at 195.

Six players reached double figures as the Celtics ran over the Pacers 122-103 on Friday. The Celtics covered the 9.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 204.5.

Paul Pierce netted 20 points to lead the Celtics, while Rajon Rondo collected 16 points with 11 assists in the win.

LeBron James poured in 23 points with six rebounds and 10 assists in leading the Cavaliers over the 76ers 100-95 on Friday. The Cavaliers failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the 195 points went UNDER the posted total of 198.

Mo Williams added 21 points for the Cavaliers, and Delonte West chipped in with 17 in the win.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 41-23 SU, 25-38-1 ATS
Cleveland: 51-15 SU, 31-33-2 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 9-1
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 9 games on the road
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Cleveland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Next up:
Boston home to Detroit, Monday, March 15
Cleveland at Detroit, Tuesday, March 16

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