SEC Championship Preview — Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats
March 14, 2010
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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: Team records: Mississippi State most recently: Kentucky most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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ACC Championship Game Preview — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils
March 14, 2010
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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: Team records: Georgia Tech most recently: Duke most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Big 12 Tournament Championship Preview — Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks
March 13, 2010
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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: Team records: Kansas State most recently: Kansas most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks
March 13, 2010
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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: Team records: New York most recently: Dallas most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns
March 12, 2010
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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 most recently: Phoenix most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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Big 12 Tournament Preview — Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks
March 12, 2010
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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: Team records: Texas A&M most recently: Kansas most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Big 12 Tournament Preview — Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas Longhorns
March 10, 2010
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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 most recently: Texas most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Big East Tournament Preview — South Florida Bulls vs. Georgetown Hoyas
March 10, 2010
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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: Team records: South Florida most recently: Georgetown most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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Bet Jamaica NBA Preview — New Jersey Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks
March 10, 2010
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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: Team records: New Jersey most recently: Dallas most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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Horizon League Championship Preview — Wright State Raiders vs. Butler Bulldogs
March 9, 2010
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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: Team records: Wright State most recently: Butler most recently: A few trends to consider: |
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