Lakers at Warriors Line - April 17, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors in Western Conference NBA action on Wednesday, April 18th. This is really only a meaningful game for the Lakers, but the Warriors should have no problem getting up to face the team that has won the NBA title two of the past three seasons. Tune in to ESPN at 10:30 EST Wednesday night to watch this contest live. Los Angeles has won the first three meetings between these teams this season, so they’ll be going for a 4-0 sweep. Check out our NBA...
Read more about Lakers at Warriors Line Magic at Celtics Odds - April 17, 2012The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, April 18th in a pivotal Eastern Conference showdown. Both teams have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but each is fighting for positioning to try and improve their seeding. If you want to watch this contest, then tune in to ESPN at 8:00 EST Wednesday night. Orlando will be trying to snap a 4-game losing streak in this series. According to the latest NBA odds in Las Vegas, Boston is a 4.5-point favorite over Orlando with a total set of...
Read more about Magic at Celtics Odds 2012 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2012The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2012 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat finally live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the bracket and see how each pair...
Read more about 2012 NBA Playoffs Bracket Mavericks at Blazers Spread - April 12, 2012The Portland Trail Blazers host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, April 13th in Western Conference action. While Portland is all but eliminated from the playoffs, they still have a chance to make life difficult on the defending NBA champions. Plus, the Blazers have to be excited for this one as it will be nationally televised on ESPN at 10:30 EST Friday. In fact, this will be the second national TV appearance for both of these teams this week. According to our NBA odds page, Dallas is a 2-point favorite...
Read more about Mavericks at Blazers Spread Suns at Rockets Line - April 12, 2012The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns square off in a crucial Western Conference showdown on Friday, April 13th. Houston and Phoenix are fighting for two of the final three playoff spots in the crowded West. This is such a big game that it will be nationally televised on ESPN at 8:00 EST Friday night. This contest is more important for the Suns considering they are out of the playoffs right now, while the Rockets would be in if the season were to end today. According to the latest NBA odds in Las...
Read more about Suns at Rockets Line Kentucky Derby History - April 11, 2012The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious events in the world. It is known as the “Run for the Roses” because a blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year. This tradition started back in 1983, and it has stuck ever since. Many also refer to this race as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” for its approximate duration. The Kentucky Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three-year old thoroughbred horses, drawing an average of 150,000 visitors each year. That...
Read more about Kentucky Derby History Mavericks at Warriors Odds - April 11, 2012In a rare National TV appearance, the Golden State Warriors will host the Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference action on Thursday, April 12th. This contest will air on TNT at 10:30 EST Thursday in the second game of a double-header. While Golden State has little to play for, they can still play the role of spoiler by knocking off the defending champs. The Warriors won the only meeting this season with a 111-87 home victory on March 10th. Taking a look at the NBA odds for this contest, I find a...
Read more about Mavericks at Warriors Odds Knicks at Bucks Line - April 10, 2012In a rare National TV appearance for Milwaukee, the Bucks will host the New York Knicks on Wednesday, April 11th. This is a huge game in terms of the playoff picture as these two teams are battling with the Philadelphia 76ers for the final two spots in the Eastern Conference. This contest will be nationally televised on ESPN at 8:00 EST Wednesday night. Early NBA odds show Milwaukee as a 4-point favorite over New York with a total set of 202 points. New York Pending their game against the Chicago...
Read more about Knicks at Bucks Line Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events - April 10, 2012The Kentucky Derby Festival has many different events leading up to the big race. Some events are bigger than others, and I’m going to give you a rundown of the top five that I believe are the most exciting. If you are a first-timer, then this list should certainly help make your decisions a little easier on which events to attend this year. Decide which horse you believe is showing the best value on race day by checking out our Kentucky Derby Odds. Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Thunder...
Read more about Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Knicks at Bulls Odds - April 10, 2012The Chicago Bulls host the New York Knicks in a home-and-home situation on Tuesday, April 10th. New York beat Chicago 100-99 in overtime on Sunday to pick up their first win in three attempts against the Bulls. The Knicks will be looking to even the season series with an upset victory tonight. If you are interested in watching this contest, you will find it nationally televised on ESPN at 9:30 EST Tuesday. Taking a look at the NBA odds, I find a line of Chicago -8.5 over New York with a total set...
Read more about Knicks at Bulls Odds Knicks at Magic Odds - April 5, 2012The Orlando Magic host the New York Knicks on Thursday, April 5th in front of a nationally televised audience. This game will air on TNT at 7:00 EST Thursday night in the first of a double-header. It will be the third meeting of the season between these teams, with the Magic and Knicks splitting the first two meetings in New York. Both squads come in banged-up as we near the playoffs. If you want to know the spread and total for this Eastern Conference showdown, be sure to check out our NBA odds...
Read more about Knicks at Magic Odds Celtics at Bulls Spread - April 4, 2012The Chicago Bulls welcome the Boston Celtics to the United Center on Thursday, April 5th in a key Eastern Conference showdown. This has become a very heated rivalry in recent years due to their incredible 7-game series in the playoffs a couple seasons back. These teams have split the first two meetings this season with the home team winning each time. This contest will be nationally televised on TNT at 9:30 EST Thursday night. Be sure to check out the latest NBA odds to find out the spread and total...
Read more about Celtics at Bulls Spread Lakers at Clippers Line - April 3, 2012The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on Wednesday, April 4th with more than just city bragging rights on the line. The Lakers go into this contest with a slim one-game lead over the Clippers in the Pacific Division, pending the result of their game against New Jersey Tuesday night. These teams have split the season series 1-1 thus far, and this will be their third and final meeting of the year, so the winner will take down the season series. This huge showdown...
Read more about Lakers at Clippers Line Thunder at Heat Odds - April 3, 2012The Miami Heat host the Oklahoma City Thunder in one of the biggest games of the season on Wednesday, April 4th. These teams just met on March 25th with the Thunder winning 103-87 at home. There’s no question that the Heat will be wanting some payback on National TV. This game will be televised on ESPN 2 at 8:00 EST Wednesday night. Early NBA odds show us a line of Miami -3 over Oklahoma City and a total set of 197 points. Miami As of this writing, the Heat still have a home game to play against...
Read more about Thunder at Heat Odds Trail Blazers at Clippers Spread - March 30, 2012The Los Angeles Clippers are set to do battle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, March 30th. If you are a fan of either of these teams, then you will be able to watch them on National TV as this contest will air on ESPN at 10:30 EST. This will be the third meeting of the season between the Clippers and Trail Blazers, with Los Angeles taking two of the first three. Our latest look at the NBA odds reveals Los Angeles as an 8.5-point favorite over Portland with a total set of 188 points. Los...
Read more about Trail Blazers at Clippers Spread Mavericks at Magic Line - March 29, 2012The Orlando Magic host the Dallas Mavericks in non-conference play on Friday, March 30th. This contest will be nationally televised on ESPN at 8:00 EST as it’s clearly one of the biggest games of the night. These teams haven’t played since a 117-107 road victory by Orlando back on January 8th of last year. This will be their only meeting of the season. If you are interested in wagering on this game, then check out the latest NBA odds and you will find a spread of Orlando -5 over Dallas and a...
Read more about Mavericks at Magic Line Thunder at Lakers Odds - March 29, 2012The Los Angeles Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, March 29th in a battle between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. This is one of the biggest games of the year, thus it will be nationally televised on TNT at 10:30 EST tonight. It will be the second meeting between these teams as the Thunder rolled to a 100-85 home victory on February 23rd just before the All-Star Break. Taking a look at the NBA odds for this contest, I find a spread of Los Angeles -1 over Oklahoma City...
Read more about Thunder at Lakers Odds Mavericks at Heat Spread - March 29, 2012The Miami Heat host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, March 29th in a game that will be nationally televised on TNT at 8:00 EST. This is a rematch from last year’s NBA Finals in which the Mavericks won in six games. It will actually be the second meeting between these teams this season as they also played on Christmas Day. Miami won that one in Dallas by a final of 105-94 to get a little bit of payback. Take a look at the NBA odds and you will find a line of Miami -8 over Dallas and a total set...
Read more about Mavericks at Heat Spread Ohio State vs. Kansas - March 26, 2012The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes take on the No. 2 seed Kansas Jayhawks in the Final Four on Saturday, March 31st. This contest will follow the Louisville/Kentucky game down in New Orleans, Louisiana with tip set for 8:45 EST Saturday night. These teams met earlier this season with Kansas winning 78-67 at home on December 10th. Jared Sullinger sat out his second straight game with back spasms, but the Jayhawks earned the victory behind a career-high 13 assists from Tyshawn Taylor, who played through...
Read more about Ohio State vs. Kansas Louisville vs. Kentucky - March 26, 2012Two bitter rivals square off in the Final Four this weekend when the No. 1 seed Kentucky Wildcats take on the No. 4 seed Louisville Cardinals. Tip is set for 6:10 EST on Saturday, March 31st in New Orleans, Louisiana. This will be the second meeting between these teams. Then-No. 3 Kentucky beat then-No. 4 Louisville 69-62 at home on December 31st behind 24 points and 19 rebounds from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Louisville’s Russ Smith led all scorers with 30 points. Taking a look at the college basketball...
Read more about Louisville vs. Kentucky Grizzlies at Lakers Odds - March 25, 2012The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies are set to do battle on ESPN at 10:35 EST Sunday night. This will be the third meeting of the season between these Western Conferences foes. The Lakers have won the first two meetings, including a thrilling 116-111 road victory in double-overtime in their last meeting on March 13th. Los Angeles has now won three straight over Memphis dating back to last year. According to the latest NBA odds, the Lakers are a 7-point favorite over the Grizzlies and the...
Read more about Grizzlies at Lakers Odds Nuggets at Jazz Odds - March 22, 2012In a rare National TV appearance, the Utah Jazz will host the Denver Nuggets on ESPN at 10:30 EST on Friday, March 23rd. Both squads are fringe playoffs teams that are just over .500 for the season. Denver trails Oklahoma City in the Northwest Division by nine games, while Utah is just 1.5 games behind the Nuggets in the same division. Denver would be the No. 7 seed in the West if the season were to end today. The Jazz are a half-game behind the Rockets for the 8th and final spot. According to the...
Read more about Nuggets at Jazz Odds North Carolina State vs. Kansas - March 21, 2012The No. 2 seed Kansas Jayhawks will essentially be playing a home game when they take on the No. 11 seed North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Sweet 16. That’s because this game will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, just a few hours away from Lawrence, Kansas. This Midwest Region showdown will take place on Friday, March 23rd at 10:17 EST. Taking a look at the college basketball spreads, I find a line of Kansas -8 over North Carolina State with a total set of 143 points. Kansas The Jayhawks have...
Read more about North Carolina State vs. Kansas Ohio vs. North Carolina - March 21, 2012The Midwest Region’s top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats in Sweet 16 action. This game will be held in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, March 23rd at 7:45 EST. Almost everyone figured the Tar Heels would make it this far, but few could have imagined the Bobcats getting here. Las Vegas bookmakers believe this one is headed for a blowout as their college basketball odds indicate a line of North Carolina -10.5 over Ohio and a total set of 142.5 points. North...
Read more about Ohio vs. North Carolina Xavier vs. Baylor - March 21, 2012The No. 3 seed Baylor Bears are set to do battle with the No. 10 seed Xavier Musketeers on Friday, March 23rd. This Sweet 16 showdown will be played in Atlanta, Georgia out of the South Region. Many expected the Bears to make it here, but few had Xavier getting this far. Taking a look at the NCAA basketball odds, I find a spread of Baylor -6 over Xavier and a total set of 140 points. Baylor The Bears have had their share of ups and downs this year, but they are playing their best at the right time....
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