NCAA Tournament Preview: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
March 18, 2010
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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 most recently: Oklahoma State most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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NCAA Tournament Preview: Missouri Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers
March 18, 2010
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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 most recently: Clemson most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets
March 18, 2010
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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 most recently: Denver most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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NCAA Tournament Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
March 18, 2010
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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 most recently: Marquette most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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NIT Tournament Preview: St. John’s Red Storm vs. Memphis Tigers
March 17, 2010
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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 most recently: Memphis most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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NCAA Tournament Preview: Florida Gators vs. BYU Cougars
March 17, 2010
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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 most recently: BYU most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic
March 17, 2010
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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: Team records: San Antonio most recently: Orlando most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets
March 15, 2010
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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: Team records: Denver most recently: Houston most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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NCAA Tournament Preview: Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Kansas Jayhawks
March 15, 2010
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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: Kansas most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
March 14, 2010
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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: Team records: Boston most recently: Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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