SEC Championship Preview — Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats

March 14, 2010


The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Bridgestone Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 136.

Mississippi State is back in the SEC championship game with a 62-52 win over Vanderbilt in the SEC semifinals at Bridgestone Arena Saturday.

MSU covered as a 1.5-point underdog while the final score played UNDER the 143-point total.

Kentucky would not be upset by Tennessee again, thumping its SEC rival 74-45 in the semifinals of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky covered as a 4.5-point favorite while the final score played under the 140-point total.

Current streak:
Mississippi State has won 2 straight games.
Kentucky has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Mississippi State: 23-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Kentucky: 31-2 SU, 17-14 ATS

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
After playing Vanderbilt are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing Tennessee are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Mississippi State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Mississippi State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Kentucky
Kentucky is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Kentucky is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Mississippi State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 7 games
Kentucky is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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ACC Championship Game Preview — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils

March 14, 2010


The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Duke Blue Devils will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Greensboro Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total is sitting at 136.

Georgia Tech took a slight 57-54 win over North Carolina State in the ACC semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Saturday.

NC State covered as a 4-point underdog while the final score played UNDER the 111.5-point total.

Duke avoided a letdown to Miami, winning 77-74 in the ACC semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Saturday.

Miami covered as an 11.5-point underdog while the final score played OVER the 132-point total.

Current streak:
Georgia Tech has won 3 straight games.
Duke has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Georgia Tech: 22-11 SU, 14-12-1 ATS
Duke: 28-5 SU, 18-13-1 ATS

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
After playing North Carolina State are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Duke most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
After playing Miami are 7-2
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Georgia Tech’s last 11 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Georgia Tech is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Duke’s last 11 games when playing Georgia Tech
Duke is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing Georgia Tech
Duke is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Georgia Tech

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Big 12 Tournament Championship Preview — Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 13, 2010


The Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Kansas State clawed their way back in the second half and defeated Baylor 82-75 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas State covered the 2-point spread, while the 157 points sailed OVER the posted total of 145.

Denis Clemente had 24 points and dished out seven assists for Kansas State. Jacob Pullen added a game-high 26 points in the win.

Kansas soared in the second half and defeated Texas A&M 79-66 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas covered the 9-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 134.5.

Sherron Collins poured in a game-high 26 points to lead Kansas, and Xavier Henry added 15 in that win.

Current streak:
Kansas State has won 2 straight games.
Kansas has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas State: 26-6 SU, 19-8 ATS
Kansas: 31-2 SU, 13-16-1 ATS

Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After playing Baylor are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After playing Texas A&M are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas State’s last 6 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas’s last 6 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State

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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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Big 12 Tournament Preview — Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 12, 2010


The Texas A&M Aggies and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Donald Sloan dropped 23 points to lead Texas A&M past Nebraska 70-64 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Texas A&M failed to cover as 8-point favorites, while the game played OVER the 123.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Sherron Collins had 19 points and six assists to lead Kansas past Texas Tech 80-68 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Kansas couldn’t cover as 17.5-point favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 148.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Texas A&M has won 4 straight games.
Kansas has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Texas A&M: 23-8 SU, 18-9 ATS
Kansas: 30-2 SU, 12-16-1 ATS

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Texas Tech are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M’s last 8 games
Texas A&M is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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Big 12 Tournament Preview — Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas Longhorns

March 10, 2010


The Iowa State Cyclones and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Scott Christopherson poured in 18 points on Saturday to lead Iowa State to an 85-82 overtime win over Kansas State.

The Wildcats had been listed as 15-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (144.5).

Texas was taken down by Baylor, losing 92-77 at Ferrell Center Saturday.

Baylor covered as a 3-point home favorite while the final score played OVER the 145.5-point total.

Team records:
Iowa State: 15-16 SU, 15-13 ATS
Texas: 23-8 SU, 11-16 ATS

Iowa State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Kansas State are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After playing Baylor are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Iowa State’s last 7 games when playing Texas
Iowa State is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Iowa State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Iowa State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Iowa State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Iowa State
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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Big East Tournament Preview — South Florida Bulls vs. Georgetown Hoyas

March 10, 2010


The South Florida Bulls and the Georgetown Hoyas will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hoyas listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Dominique Jones went for 20 points, nine rebounds, and four steals to lead South Florida past DePaul 58-49 in the first round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

South Florida covered as 7.5-point favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 125.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

With Austin Freeman in the starting lineup, Georgetown rolled over Cincinnati 74-47 at the Verizon Center on Saturday afternoon.

Georgetown covered as a 7.5-point home favorite while the final score played UNDER the 134.5-point total.

Current streak:
South Florida has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
South Florida: 20-11 SU, 19-9-2 ATS
Georgetown: 20-9 SU, 13-12 ATS

South Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
After playing DePaul are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 4-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
South Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Florida’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgetown’s last 7 games
Georgetown is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Georgetown is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgetown is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Florida

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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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Horizon League Championship Preview — Wright State Raiders vs. Butler Bulldogs

March 9, 2010


The Wright State Raiders and the Butler Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Butler scored 40 points in the second half and ran away with a 68-59 win over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Saturday. Butler failed to cover the 14.5-point spread, while the 127 points went UNDER the posted total of 131.

Matt Howard led Butler with 18 points, while Ronald Nored had 13 points with eight rebounds in the victory.

Current streak:
Butler has won 19 straight games.

Team records:
Wright State: 20-11 SU, 11-15-3 ATS
Butler: 27-4 SU, 12-19 ATS

Wright State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Butler most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
After playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 9-1
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wright State’s last 6 games when playing Butler
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wright State’s last 5 games on the road
Wright State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wright State’s last 6 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wright State
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wright State

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