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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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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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks

March 13, 2010


The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total is sitting at 210.

The Knicks were defeated 119-112 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 7-point underdogs. That game’s combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 213.

Bill Walker netted 21 points with four rebounds and four assists for the Knicks.

The Mavericks defeated New Jersey 96-87 as an 11-point favorite on Wednesday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (204).

Jason Kidd deposited 20 points and had nine assists for Dallas, while Caron Butler added 18 points in the win.

Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Dallas has won 13 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 22-43 SU, 30-35 ATS
Dallas: 45-21 SU, 28-37-1 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Dallas
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
New York is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York

Next up:
New York at Philadelphia, Monday, March 15
Dallas home to Chicago, Wednesday, March 17

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

March 12, 2010


The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at US Airways Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game’s total is sitting at 213½.

Kobe Bryant finished with 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists to lift the Lakers over the Raptors 109-107 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles couldn’t cover as 11.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 210-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Amare Stoudemire netted 30 points to help the Suns get by the Pacers 113-105 on Saturday. The Suns failed to cover the 13-point spread, while the 218 points went UNDER the posted total of 221.5.

Grant Hill tossed in 22 points with eight rebounds and five assists for the Suns. Jason Richardson had 20 points in the win.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 47-18 SU, 27-36-2 ATS
Phoenix: 40-25 SU, 37-27-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 8-2
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 10 games on the road
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Next up:
LA Lakers at Golden State, Monday, March 15
Phoenix home to New Orleans, Sunday, March 14

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — New Jersey Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks

March 10, 2010


The New Jersey Nets and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 11-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total is sitting at 204½.

Courtney Lee poured in 30 points for New Jersey in its 107-101 loss to Memphis on Monday night.

Memphis couldn’t cover as 8-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 197-point total set by sportsbooks.

Shawn Marion scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Mavericks over the Timberwolves 125-112 on Monday night.

Dallas covered as 6.5-point road favorites, while the game played OVER the 207.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Dallas has won 12 straight games.

Team records:
New Jersey: 7-56 SU, 24-37-2 ATS
Dallas: 44-21 SU, 28-36-1 ATS

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Oklahoma City are 3-7
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 9-1
After a win are 10-0

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

Next up:
New Jersey at Oklahoma City, Friday, March 12
Dallas home to New York, Saturday, March 13

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

March 9, 2010


The Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

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

The Raptors lost to Philadelphia 114-99 as a 5.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (207).

Jarrett Jack led Toronto with 20 points and nine assists, while Chris Bosh had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Lakers lost to Orlando 96-94 as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (196.5).

Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 34 points for the Lakers and Pau Gasol delivered 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Toronto: 32-29 SU, 28-33 ATS
Los Angeles: 46-18 SU, 27-35-2 ATS

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 8-2
After playing Orlando are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto’s last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Toronto
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Lakers are 22-3 SU in their last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games at home

Next up:
Toronto at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 10
LA Lakers at Phoenix, Friday, March 12

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

March 8, 2010


The San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game’s total is sitting at 195.

The Spurs scored 36 points in the second quarter and pulled ahead for good in a 102-92 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday. The Spurs won the game as a 1-point underdog, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 198.

Richard Jefferson netted 18 points in leading the Spurs, while Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili had 17 each in the win.

The Cavaliers were defeated 92-85 by the Bucks last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 191.

Antawn Jamison had 30 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.

Current streak:
San Antonio has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
San Antonio: 36-24 SU, 29-30-1 ATS
Cleveland: 49-15 SU, 31-31-2 ATS

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio’s last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

Next up:
San Antonio home to New York, Wednesday, March 10
Cleveland at Philadelphia, Friday, March 12

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets

March 7, 2010


Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total is sitting at 206½.

The Trail Blazers dominated from the start on Wednesday, as they ran over the Pacers 102-79. The Trail Blazers covered the 9-point spread, while the 181 points went UNDER the posted total of 203.

Brandon Roy netted 22 points with five rebounds for the Trail Blazers. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points in the win.

The Nuggets rallied the near the end as they defeated the Pacers 122-114 on Friday. The Nuggets covered the 10.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 21.

Carmelo Anthony poured in a game-high 34 points and hauled down six rebounds.

Current streak:
Portland has won 3 straight games.
Denver has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Portland: 37-27 SU, 36-27-1 ATS
Denver: 41-21 SU, 28-30-4 ATS

Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 4-6
After playing Indiana are 1-9
After a win are 5-5

Denver most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Portland
Denver is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing Portland

Next up:
Portland home to Sacramento, Tuesday, March 9
Denver at Minnesota, Wednesday, March 10

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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic

March 7, 2010


The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Amway Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 195.

The Lakers were upset 98-83 by the Bobcats last time out, as 4-point favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 189.

Kobe Bryant had 26 points and five rebounds in a losing effort for the Lakers.

Six players reached double figures as the Magic defeated the Nets 97-87 on Friday. The Magic failed to cover the 10.5-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 196.5.

Dwight Howard tossed in 11 points and hauled down 16 rebounds for a double-double for Magic. Matt Barnes added 16 points and Jameer Nelson had 15 points in the win.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Orlando has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-17 SU, 26-35-2 ATS
Orlando: 43-20 SU, 32-28-3 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Charlotte are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing Orlando
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 8 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
Orlando is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

Next up:
LA Lakers home to Toronto, Tuesday, March 9
Orlando home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, March 9

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