Blazers hope to continue home dominance over Lakers
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02/06/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers shoot for their 10th straight
home win over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, when the two Western Conference
powers collide at the Rose Garden.
Portland recorded its third straight overall win over the Lakers with a 107-98
triumph at home back on January 8. Brandon Roy made 9-of-11 shots from the
field on his way to 32 points for the Trail Blazers, who have won nine in row
as the host in this series. The Lakers' last win in the Rose City was an 86-83
victory on February 23, 2009.
The Blazers opened a three-game homestand with a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, as LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points with 13
rebounds and Martell Webster made key shots down the stretch en route to a 21-
point performance.
Andre Miller chipped in 11 points and 10 assists, while Juwan Howard ended
with 10 points and eight rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who have won three of
their last four games overall and improved to 18-9 in the Pacific Northwest
this season. Portland will also host Oklahoma City on the residency.
The Trail Blazers have posted consecutive home sweeps over the Spurs for the
first time since the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons.
Roy, who averages a team-high 23.1 points per game, missed his ninth straight
contest against the Spurs with a strained right hamstring but practiced Friday
and coach Nate McMillan is anticipating a possible return for tonight's game.
"He's been sitting out for a couple weeks now and you don't want again to
waste the time that you've already allowed him to recover," McMillan told the
Blazers' Web site. "He has to feel confident that he can go out there and play
and explode the way he plays out on the court."
Los Angeles, meanwhile, is coming off one of its worst losses of the season, a
126-113 thrashing at the hands of Denver. Chauncey Billups set a new career-
high with 39 points after hitting a career-best nine three-pointers in 13
attempts in that one, as the sharp-shooting Nuggets crushed the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant had 15 points in the first seven minutes of the game and finished
with 33 for the Lakers, who lost for just the fourth time in 28 home games
this season. Pau Gasol recorded 17 points and 17 rebounds, but Los Angeles
shot just 44.9 percent overall and 8-of-26 from three-point range in defeat.
"(Denver) put a rush on us in the third quarter," said Lakers head coach Phil
Jackson. "Chauncey hitting threes changed the game. I'm not going to berate my
team. I'm just glad it didn't happen in a playoff game."
<< Northwest heavyweights clash as Nuggets visit Jazz
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz can move up in the Northwest standings with a
win over the division-rival Denver Nuggets tonight, when the two clubs square
off at EnergySolutions Arena.
Utah sits just three games behind the Nuggets for the
<< Resurgent Sixers face Rockets in south Texas
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Rockets return home to the Toyota Center
Saturday hoping to stop a Philadelphia 76ers team aiming for its season-high
fourth consecutive win.
Both teams are coming off wins on Friday. Aaron Brooks paced the Roc
<< Streaking Bucks host Pacers in Central Division clash
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Bucks shoot for a seventh straight home
win Saturday when they face Central Division rival Indiana.
The Bucks, who are one game out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern
Conference, won on the road last ni
<< Wolves shoot for season-high 4th straight win vs. Grizzlies
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The suddenly resurgent Minnesota Timberwolves shoot for a
season-high fourth straight win when they welcome the struggling Memphis
Grizzlies to Target Center.
The T-Wolves will also be hoping to avoid a season sweep at the
<< Bulls, Heat clash in Windy City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of reeling teams jockeying for playoff position in
the Eastern Conference meet in the Windy City Saturday as the Chicago Bulls
play host to the Miami Heat.
The Bulls and Heat are in a virtual tie for the final two p
Hughes era begins as Clippers host Spurs >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The rodeo road trip continues this evening in Hollywood for
the San Antonio Spurs, who will shoot for their 15th straight win over the Los
Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.
The Spurs will have to do it against a Clippers
Durant, Thunder invade Oakland to face Warriors >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Durant is one of the top scorers in the NBA and will
try to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their fifth straight win tonight
against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena.
Durant is averaging 29.7 points per ga
Spartans hope for return to win column in clash with Illini >>
Champaign, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Coming off their first conference loss of the
campaign, the fifth-ranked Michigan State Spartans pull into Champaign for
tonight's Big Ten clash with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
A 67-49 setback at Wisconsin
Blue Devils come north to challenge Eagles >>
Chestnut Hill, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For the second time in less than a month,
the Duke Blue Devils and Boston College Eagles will meet on the hardwood, this
time doing so at Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Duke, which
Bears and Aggies meet in Big 12 action >>
College Station, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams jockeying for position among
the Big 12 elite collide in College Station this afternoon, as the 20th-ranked
Baylor Bears battle the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena.
The Bears have won two s
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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Super Bowl XLIII, the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Super Bowl XLIII is now set, the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet each other on February 1st in Tampa's Raymond James Stadium to battle it out for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. The game kicks off at 6:00pm ET on NBC with announcers Al Michaels and John Madden covering the on-field action. Super Bowl XLIII betting odds at online bookmaker MySportsbook.com have the Steelers listed as an early -6.5 against the spread favorite.Super Bowl XLIII Betting Odds
Pittsburgh earned their passage to the big game by beating their division rival, the Baltimore Ravens, 23-14 in yesterday's AFC Championship Game. The Steelers jumped on Baltimore early, building a 13-0 first half lead, and never let up on their way to a fairly easy win. Although the Ravens did close to within two points in the fourth quarter, it never appeared as if they had enough offense to pull off the upset.
The Steelers dominating defense held Baltimore to a total of 198 yards while allowing them to convert just three third downs in 13 attempts. Pittsburgh also forced quarterback Joe Flacco into three interceptions, one of which safety Troy Polamalu returned fourty yards for a touchdown.
The Cardinals, by far the playoff team with the longest odds to reach Super Bowl XLIII, did so yesterday with a 32-25 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. Arizona charged out of the gates and built a 24-6 halftime lead that had the Eagles venerable defense reeling. Quarterback Kurt Warner and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald did most of the damage, connecting on three first half touchdowns.
Arizona, however, could not sustain their momentum and the Eagles took a 25-24 with 10:45 left to play in the fourth. The Cardinals, with the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance hanging in the balance, mounted a fourteen play, 72 yard touchdown drive that consumed 7:52 off the clock. Warner hit running back Tim Hightower on a short screen for the go-ahead, game clinching score that will forever live in Cardinal infamy.
MySportsbook.com's Super Bowl XLIII Betting Odds:
Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5 (-110), Over 46.5 (-110), -260 (Money line)
Arizona Cardinals +6.5 (-110), Under 46.5 (-110), +220 (Money line)
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