At last week’s Sprint All-Star Race, Jimmie Johnson finally showed some signs of life in 2012. Johnson won the huge prize of over $1,000,000 for his first win of the season, but that race was only about the money. It didn’t count for anything in the points standings. Johnson will get a chance to show off in a race that really matters at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series gears up for the Coca-Cola 600 this Sunday. The race is scheduled for 5:30 EST and will be televised...
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Read more about Jack’s Free Sports Picks: 5/24 Heat at Pacers Odds - May 23, 2012The Miami Heat weren’t about to let the Indiana Pacers steal the spotlight on their home floor. In one of the more physical games of the 2012 NBA playoffs, Miami crushed the Pacers 115-83 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 3-2 series lead. It was a game that featured several hard fouls and two key injuries. Indiana’s Danny Granger and David West couldn’t finish the game. The series shifts back to Indiana for Game 6 on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00...
Read more about Heat at Pacers Odds 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational Predictions - May 22, 2012At last week’s HP Byron Nelson Championship, Jason Dufner was able to hold off Dicky Pride for his second win of the season. Dufner joins Hunter Mahan as the only golfers with multiple wins on the PGA Tour. Both golfers will try and become the first to win three times in 2012, as the PGA Tour remains in the state of Texas for the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. The tournament is held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX. It’s the longest running event that is still...
Read more about 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational Predictions Celtics at 76ers Odds - May 22, 2012The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start at home to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-85 in Game 5. The Celtics hold a 3-2 lead in the series, with the two teams headed back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 EST and will be televised nationally on ESPN. There appears to be a decent chance the 76ers will hold serve at home and force a Game 7 on Saturday. Neither team has been able to win back-to-back games in the series. Taking a look at the NBA odds for Game 6,...
Read more about Celtics at 76ers Odds Lakers at Thunder Odds - May 20, 2012The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were going to tie the series at 2-2, but another late comeback by the Oklahoma City Thunder has them in a 3-1 hole. Los Angeles had control for most of the game. That is until the Thunder went on a 24-8 run in the fourth quarter to win Game 4 103-100. The series is headed back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. After Oklahoma City’s 29-point blowout win in Game 1, the last...
Read more about Lakers at Thunder Odds Spurs at Clippers Odds - May 19, 2012The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 in Game 3 on Saturday. The Spurs trailed 33-11 after the first period, but were down just 9-points at intermission and took control of the game with a monster third quarter. The Spurs outscored the Clippers 26-8 in that third period. San Antonio will attempt to finish off the Clippers on Sunday when the two teams clash in Los Angeles for Game 4. Tip-off is scheduled for 10L30 EST and will be televised nationally...
Read more about Spurs at Clippers Odds 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Predictions - May 17, 2012This week the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Charlotte, North Carolina for the annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. The race this week is unlike any other you will see during the season. The drivers don’t receive any points for where they finish. It’s all about who takes home the checkered flag and the big prize of over $1 million. The race is held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which just so happens to be the site of next week’s Coca-Colo 600. How the drivers attack the All-Star...
Read more about 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Predictions 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship Predictions - May 15, 2012At last week’s Players Championship, Matt Kuchar captured the biggest win of his career. Kuchar shot a 13-under 275 to finish two shots ahead of Martin Laird, Zach Johnson, Rickie Fowler, and Ben Cutris. It was yet another tournament that came right down to the wire. Expect more of the same this week, as the PGA TOUR heads back to Texas for the 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship. The event is held at TPC Four Seasons Resort and will begin play on Thursday, May 17. TPC Four Seasons is one of...
Read more about 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship Predictions Series Predictions: Spurs vs Clippers - May 14, 2012The No. 1 seed San Antonio Spurs get ready to take on the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday in San Antonio. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. The Spurs didn’t waste any time getting rid of the Utah Jazz in the first round. They swept the Jazz in four game and all four wins came relatively easy. San Antonio won each of the first three games by double-digits and had a 21-point...
Read more about Series Predictions: Spurs vs Clippers Series Predictions: Thunder vs. Lakers - May 13, 2012The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will meet in the Western Conference Semifinals. The series will open up with Game 1 in Oklahoma City on Monday. Tip-off for that game is scheduled for 9:30 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. While the Thunder made easy work of the Dallas Mavericks, sweeping the defending champs in four games, Los Angeles needed seven games to get past the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City hasn’t played in nine days, and there’s no question they will...
Read more about Series Predictions: Thunder vs. Lakers Series Predictions: Heat vs. Pacers - May 11, 2012The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are set to collide in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Heat had no trouble getting past the New York Knicks in their first round matchup. Miami took the series in five games, with four double-digit wins. The Pacers got off to a shaky start in their series against the Orlando Magic. Indiana opened up with a loss at home, but would win the next four to eliminate the Magic in five games. Both teams should be pretty well rested.. Miami last played on Wednesday...
Read more about Series Predictions: Heat vs. Pacers Series Predictions: Celtics vs. 76ers - May 11, 2012The No. 4 seeded Boston Celtics and No. 8 seeded Philadelphia 76ers will face off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Philadelphia became just the fifth No. 8 seed in NBA history to advance to the second round, defeating the No. 1 seeded Chicago Bulls in six games. The Celtics also needed six games to move past the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Both teams will have just one day of rest between series. Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:00 EST in Boston and will be televised nationally on...
Read more about Series Predictions: Celtics vs. 76ers Nuggets at Lakers Line - May 11, 2012The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will return to the Staples Center for Game 7. The Nuggets avoided elimination for a second straight game, crushing the Lakers 113-96 at home in Game 6. This is the first series to go seven games in the 2012 NBA Playoffs and it figures to be a great one. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 EST on Saturday and will be televised nationally on TNT. The home team has historically been very tough to beat in a Game 7, and oddsmakers seem to think that trend will continue....
Read more about Nuggets at Lakers Line Grizzlies at Clippers Odds - May 10, 2012The Memphis Grizzlies weren’t about to let their season come to an end on their home floor. Memphis defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 92-80 in Game 5, forcing the two teams to head back to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 EST and will be televised nationally on ESPN. In order for the Grizzlies to force a Game 7 in Memphis, they are going to have to win their first game in the series on the road. That’s not to say the Grizzlies didn’t have a chance...
Read more about Grizzlies at Clippers Odds 2012 Bojangles’ Southern 500 Predictions - May 10, 2012It was quite a finish last week at the Aaron’s 499. Brad Keselowski took home his second win of the season with an impressive finish. Keselowski got a big push from Kyle Busch to overtake Matt Kenseth for the lead. Time after time, the guy who is doing the pushing going into the final lap usually ends up winning the race, but that wasn’t the case this time. Keselowski pulled off a brilliant move in turn 3 to separate himself from Busch and was able to hold on for the win. Look for another...
Read more about 2012 Bojangles’ Southern 500 Predictions Hawks at Celtics Spread - May 9, 2012The Atlanta Hawks were able to keep their season alive with a thrilling 88-87 win over the Boston Celtics at home in Game 5. The Celtics will take a 3-2 series lead back home for Game 6 on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. While Atlanta is the team facing elimination, you can’t over look the importance of this game for the Celtics. If Boston is unable to close out the series on their home floor, the two teams would return to Atlanta for Game...
Read more about Hawks at Celtics Spread Bulls at 76ers Odds - May 9, 2012The Chicago Bulls avoided elimination with a 77-69 win at home in Game 5. The series shifts back to Philadelphia for a crucial Game 6 on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be televised on NBA TV. With a win the the 76ers will become just the fifth No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in the first round. Philadelphia took control of the series with two wins at home in games 3 and 4, but those efforts could go to waste if they aren’t able to finish off Chicago in Game 6. A loss...
Read more about Bulls at 76ers Odds Knicks at Heat Odds - May 8, 2012The New York Knicks were able to keep their season alive. Down 0-3 and facing elimination, New York held on for a 89-87 win at home in Game 4. Miami will look to close out the series at home, as the series shifts back to Miami for Game 5 on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. Oddsmakers aren’t exactly expecting the Knicks to make any more noise in the series. Looking at the NBA odds for Game 5, Miami is currently favored by 11-points over New...
Read more about Knicks at Heat Odds 2012 Players Championship Predictions - May 8, 2012What a finish to the Wells Fargo Championship last week. Rickie Fowler was able to hold off Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points in a three-way playoff with a spectacular shot on the very first extra hole. Fowler stuck a 51 degree four-feet from the pin, and went on to make just the fifth birdie all day on the 18th hole. It was Fowler’s first career win on the PGA Tour. As good as the golf was last week at Quail Hollow, it figures to be even better this week at the 2012 Players Championship. The...
Read more about 2012 Players Championship Predictions Magic at Pacers Odds - May 7, 2012The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic will return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for Game 5 Tuesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be televised on NBA TV. The Magic surprised everyone by winning Game 1 in Indiana, but are on the brink of elimination after three straight losses. After a couple of blowout wins in Game 2 and Game 3, Indiana needed overtime to get past the Magic in Game 4. Orlando rallied from a 19-point deficit in the final period, but were unable to finish off the comeback. Oddsmakers...
Read more about Magic at Pacers Odds 2012 Aaron’s 499 Predictions - May 3, 2012At last week’s Capital City 400, Kyle Busch finally made his way to victory lane on the Sprint Cup Series, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart. While Busch crossed his name off the list of drivers yet to win in 2012, Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, and Earnhardt Jr are hoping this week will be their time to shine. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is headed to Talladega Superspeedway for the 2012 Aaron’s 499. The race is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 at 12:00 EST and will...
Read more about 2012 Aaron’s 499 Predictions 2012 Wells Fargo Championship Predictions - May 1, 2012At last week’s Zurich Classic, Jason Dufner finally got the monkey off his back. Dufner held off Ernie Els in a sudden death playoff for his first career win on the PGA Tour. Dufner and Els both shot a 19-under 269, finishing two shots ahead of Luke Donald. This week the PGA Tour heads to Charlotte, North Carolina for the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship. The tournament will be played at Quail Hollow Club, one of the more difficult non-major courses on the schedule. Action will get under way Thursday,...
Read more about 2012 Wells Fargo Championship Predictions Series Predictions: Clippers vs. Grizzlies - April 29, 2012The Memphis Grizzlies square off against the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the 2012 NBA playoffs. These are two teams that put together great seasons despite battling through key injuries for most of the year. The home team won every meeting this season with the Clippers taking two of three. Los Angeles won 98-91 and 101-85 at home before the Grizzlies would have their revenge with a 94-85 home victory on April 9th. The Clippers have won four of the last five meetings in this series. According...
Read more about Series Predictions: Clippers vs. Grizzlies Series Predictions: Nuggets vs. Lakers - April 29, 2012The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Denver Nuggets in the opening round of the 2012 NBA playoffs. This will be the third time in five years that these teams will meet in the playoffs, with Los Angeles winning the previous two. This is a very intriguing match-up as the Lakers love to slow it down, while the Nuggets try and play at a frantic pace. Whichever team controls the tempo is the one that will likely prevail in this series. Aside from the playoffs, the Nuggets actually have a winning...
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