Spurs open homestand against Sonics
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02/24/2007 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs begin a three-game homestand this
evening when they welcome the Seattle SuperSonics to the AT&T Center.
The Spurs come into the game as winners in four straight after defeating
Atlanta, 103-96, on Wednesday. Manu Ginobili poured in a season-high 40
points, including 24 straight in the first half, in the win.
Ginobili, who went 12-of-22 from the field and 14-of-15 from the line, also
posted eight rebounds and four assists, while Tim Duncan had 30 points and
nine boards for the Spurs.
San Antonio, which trails Dallas by 8 1/2 games for the top spot in the
Southwest Division, is a healthy 17-8 as the host this year and will also
receive visits from Toronto and Orlando on its current stand.
Seattle had a season-high tying three-game winning streak snapped on Friday.
David West posted 23 points and 11 rebounds, as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City
Hornets defeated the SuperSonics, 98-97, at the New Orleans Arena.
Ray Allen netted 32 points and Rashard Lewis had 18 points and 12 rebounds for
the Sonics, who have lost 15 of their past 17 road games and are a horrid 6-20
as the visitor this season. Earl Watson also had 18 points, and Nick Collison
chipped in 11 boards in the loss.
The Sonics are currently dead last in the Northwest Division and will host
Portland on Monday.
Tonight's game marks the second of four meetings this season between Seattle
and San Antonio. The Spurs won the first battle on November 26 and have won
five of the last six in the series. San Antonio has also won three in a row at
home over Seattle.
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Charlotte Bobcats aim for a franchise-best fifth
straight win tonight when they host the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto
Raptors in North Carolina.
Charlotte tied a club mark with its fourth straight win when it best
<< Clippers try to stop skid against Warriors
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Clippers will try and stop a four-game
losing streak when they resume a five-game homestand this afternoon versus the
division-rival Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles has dropped seve
<< Howison leads windy New Zealand PGA
Christchurch, New Zealand (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gusty winds sent scores soaring
on Saturday at the New Zealand PGA Championship.
Ryan Howison, the first-round leader, posted a two-under 70 Saturday to move
to the top of the leaderboard after th
<< Shorthanded Jazz top Nuggets
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Deron Williams posted 26 points and 14 assists
and Matt Harpring scored 22 points as the shorthanded Utah Jazz upended the
Denver Nuggets, 114-104.
Paul Millsap had 14 points, 10 rebounds and four steals,
<< Gasol and Memphis hold off Portland
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Grizzlies edged the Portland Trail Blazers, 103-102, in a wild finish at the
Rose Garden.
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Bucks look to rebound against 76ers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two clubs on the outside of the playoff picture will tangle
tonight when the Milwaukee Bucks welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to the Bradley
Center.
The Bucks currently sit last in the Central Division, while Philadelphia is
Red-hot Mavs aim to extend winning ways against Nuggets >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Mavericks will try to extend their third double-
digit winning streak of the season this evening when they host the Denver
Nuggets at American Airlines Center.
Already with winning streaks of 12 and 13 games und
Isles welcome Habs to Long Island >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders will play the fifth tilt of their
current seven-game homestand this afternoon, when they welcome the Montreal
Canadiens to Nassau Coliseum.
The Islanders improved to 3-1-0 on the residency Thursday,
Sabres, Sens renew unpleasantries >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators renew their heated
rivalry as the two Northeast Division foes conclude a home-and-home series
tonight at Scotiabank Place.
There was plenty of bad blood between the clubs in Thursday'
Rangers try to rebound vs. Blue Jackets >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams in need of a victory will get together this
evening at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Rangers continue a
homestand against the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets.
New York attempts to rebound from a dis
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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