2008-09 Milwaukee Bucks Predictions & Preview
September 30, 2008
The Milwaukee Bucks finished with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference posting a 26-56 record. Since then, they fired Larry Krystkowiak and hired Scott Skiles and done a major overall to their lineup. Many of their losses last season can be improved by improvement in three areas according to Skiles: better defense, better offensive execution and ball movement, and improved mental toughness. Keep reading to find out if we think Scott Skiles can turn around this woeful Eastern conference...
2008-09 Indiana Pacers NBA Predictions & Season Preview
September 30, 2008
This is not the same Indiana Pacers team that played last year, and for Pacers’ fans thankfully so. The Pacers 36-46 last season and had a league-worst attendance. The Pacers haven’t quite recovered from the embarrassing brawl with the fans, but now return only one person from the team that battled with Pistons’ fans, and he doesn’t look to get significant, if any, playing time. Just how improved will one of the league’s best offenses be with all the off-season acquisitions? Read on...
Detroit Pistons Predictions & 2008-09 Season Preview
September 30, 2008
After threatening to dismantle the team and firing Flip Saunders, Joe Dumars hired Michael Curry and has returned the Pistons core intact. The Detroit Pistons fell short of the NBA Finals for the 3rd season in a row, and Joe Dumars refuses to accept that making the playoffs or the conference championship game as a successful season. While there were no deals good enough to be made, the Pistons brought in veteran Kwame Brown. With the core set of players intact, the real question mark is with...
Cleveland Cavaliers 2008-09 Season Preview & NBA Picks
September 30, 2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers have become one of the best defenses in the league as a collective group, without one All-Defensive Team member. The Cavs have only one player that has been around since LeBron James rookie season, and that is Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The Cavs shipped out 6 players in the middle of last season, bringing in 4 new ones. The Cavs also acquired Mo Williams this offseason. Read on to see if we think these personnel changes will keep Cleveland at the top of the Central Division...
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Predictions
September 30, 2008
This weekend the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0) get ready to defend their ranking against the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats (4-0). The Wildcats record might be a little misleading since they have yet to play a conference game, but this team did go to Louisville and manhandle them 27-2 for their first win of the season. The Tide also go their season off to a great start when they knocked then No. 9 Clemson, and last week when they went into Georgia and beat the No. 3 Bulldogs. The
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Picks & Odds
September 30, 2008
The Purdue Boilermakers take their 2-2 record into one of the toughest places to play, as they head to Penn State to take on the No. 6 Nittany Lions. The Boilermakers are coming off a 17-point loss to Notre Dame in their first road game of the season. On the other hand Penn State comes in riding high after their 38-24 win over then No. 22 Illinois last week to open Big 10 play. The
Chicago Bulls 2008-09 Season Preview & NBA Predictions
September 30, 2008
First year coach Vinny Del Negro has a vision for the Chicago Bulls success. In that vision rookie Derrick Rose , last years #1 over-all draft pick, is a star. The Bulls obviously plan to play a fast paced game that relies on ball movement to get open shots. Basically, Derrick Rose has to be the guy that makes everyone else better. Vinny Del Negro’s top two assistants have combined for nearly 1,000 wins in the league. Keep reading to see how we much think first year guys Del Negro and Rose...
Toronto Raptors 2008-09 Season Preview
September 30, 2008
The Toronto Raptors made the playoffs last season as the number 2 team in the Atlantic Division. In the offseason the Raptors made what most consider a bold and risky move; they brought in Jermaine O’Neal to play alongside Chris Bosh in the post. Coach Sam Mitchell was NBA Coach of the Year in 2006-2007, but things did not go as well last season, so he hopes that bringing in Jermaine O’Neal will allow him to create the same type of system that worked when David Robinson and Tim Duncan played...
Florida at Arkansas College Football Odds
September 30, 2008
Florida is coming off a shocking loss at home against Ole Miss, so look for Tim Tebow and company to take their frustration out on Arkansas. Arkansas is coming off a loss in which they got destroyed against Texas, and they have looked awful all year long. Look for this one to be ugly early and often. The BetUS oddsmakers sure think so as they have listed Florida as a 24.5 favorite over Arkansas for this game. Tim Tebow takes the Gators high powered offense into Arkansas to face a terrible Razorback...
Arizona State at California Football Betting Lines
September 30, 2008
Arizona State is coming off back to back losses and a bye week against the Cal Bears. Look for Dennis Erickson to have his Sun Devils back on track this weekend. Look for ASU to regain their form of last year on the road. BetUS has California listed as 9-point favorites over Arizona State. Arizona State has gotten off to a slow start to the 2008 season. However, look for them to be improved and hungry to pick up a huge Pac-10 win against Cal. Arizona State’s offense will look to score early and...