The San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night in a crucial Western Conference clash. San Antonio is fighting to earn the No. 1 seed in the West, while the Lakers are trying to hold off the Clippers for the No. 3 seed. There’s no question that both teams will be laying it all on the line to try and earn a victory. You can catch this contest on ESPN at 9:30 EST Friday night. These teams have split their first two meetings with the road team winning each time. According to the NBA...
Read more about Lakers at Spurs Spread Celtics at Hawks Line - April 20, 2012The Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics on Friday, April 20th in a possible first-round playoff preview. If the season were to end today, these two teams would be meeting up in the opening round, with Boston holding home-court advantage. The winner of this one would certainly have a mental edge going into that series. Boston has won the first two meetings this season by a combined 5 points, so this game is definitely more important for Atlanta’s psyche. You can catch this contest on ESPN at 7:00...
Read more about Celtics at Hawks Line 2012 New Orleans Saints Offseason Needs - April 19, 2012The New Orleans Saints finished up the 2011 regular season with an impressive 13-3 record. They had no trouble disposing of the Lions in the first round, but would lose on a last second touchdown in San Francisco the following week. Failing to get back to the Super Bowl ended up being the least of the Saints worries. This offseason has been centered around the Saints bounty program. As a result, head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for the entire season and several defensive players are waiting...
Read more about 2012 New Orleans Saints Offseason Needs 2012 STP 400 Predictions - April 19, 2012In last week’s race at Texas Motor Speedway, Gregg Biffle held of Jimmie Johnson for his first win of the season. The victory extended Biffle’s lead in the points standings to 19 over Matt Kenseth. It not only was his first win of the season, but the first in 49 starts dating back October of 2010 at Kansas Speedway. It just so happens the next race on the schedule is the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. In the past this track only held a fall race on the Sprint Cup Series, but last year Kansas...
Read more about 2012 STP 400 Predictions Clippers at Suns Odds - April 18, 2012The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, April 19th in a crucial showdown in terms of the Western Conference playoff race. Phoenix is just fighting to try and earn a spot in the final eight, while the Clippers could possibly move up to the No. 3 seed with a strong finish. The Suns have won two of the first three meetings this season. You can catch this huge contest on TNT at 10:30 EST Thursday night. Early NBA odds show us a line of Phoenix -2 over Los Angeles and a total set of...
Read more about Clippers at Suns Odds 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offseason Needs - April 18, 2012The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2011 season. The Buccaneers looked like a team on the rise after their impressive 10-6 finish in 2010, but ended up finishing last in the NFC South with a dismal 4-12 record. While I think the team has a number of holes they need to address, I wouldn’t be surprised if they rebounded with a winning record in 2012. One position they don’t have to worry about is wide receiver, as they went out and signed Vincent Jackson...
Read more about 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offseason Needs Bulls at Heat Spread - April 18, 2012The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat square off for a fourth and final time in the regular season on Thursday, April 19th. These are the two favorites to meet up in the Eastern Conference Finals, and you will almost certainly see one of these squads represent the East in the NBA Finals. Both teams are battling to try and get that No. 1 seed in the conference as it’s coming down to the final few games of the season. Chicago holds a 2-1 lead in the season series as the home team has won all three meetings....
Read more about Bulls at Heat Spread 2012 Carolina Panthers Offseason Needs - April 18, 2012A lot of people thought the Carolina Panthers made a mistake when they drafted Cam Newton with the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft, but there is no one doubting the organization after Newton’s remarkable rookie season. Carolina ended up with a 6-10 record, but they were right there with a chance to win in most of their losses. If they can address some big holes on the defensive side of the ball, they figure to be right in the middle of the playoff mix next season. I have listed some of the...
Read more about 2012 Carolina Panthers Offseason Needs 2012 Atlanta Falcons Offseason Needs - April 18, 2012The Atlanta Falcons decided to trade up in last year’s draft to select Alabama wide out Julio Jones. A move they thought would land them in the Super Bowl. Atlanta ended up finishing second in the NFC South with a 10-6 record, but were embarrassed by the New York Giants in the first round. The offense failed to produce a single point in a 24-2 beating. It’s clear the Falcons have some big holes they need to fill before next season, but it’s going to be hard to address those with...
Read more about 2012 Atlanta Falcons Offseason Needs 2012 San Francisco 49ers Offseason Needs - April 18, 2012The San Francisco 49ers made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game in the first year under head coach Jim Harbaugh. If it wasn’t for an injury to return specialist Ted Ginn Jr, the 49ers would have likely beat the New York Giants and represented the NFC in the Super Bowl. Either way, the 49ers figure to remain a force for the next several years. They have one of the league’s top defenses and have just added in the likes of Randy Moss, Mario Manningham, and Brandon Jacobs to...
Read more about 2012 San Francisco 49ers Offseason Needs 2012 Seattle Seahawks Offseason Needs - April 18, 2012The Seattle Seahawks won the NFC West with a 7-9 record in 2010. They finished up last season with an identical record, but this time they found themselves third in the division. It took Seattle a little while to get going, as they closed out the year 5-3 with impressive wins over Baltimore and Philadelphia. While everyone is talking about the 49ers and how they are going to run away with the division, Seattle is a team to watch out for, especially after they were able to sign Green Bay backup Matt...
Read more about 2012 Seattle Seahawks Offseason Needs 2012 Arizona Cardinals Offseason Needs - April 17, 2012The Arizona Cardinals were expected to be a force in the NFC West when they traded for starting quarterback Kevin Kolb, but instead they finished up at 8-8. It was good enough for a second place finish within the division, but they were five games back of San Francisco and two games out of a Wild Card spot. Kolb missed some time with concussions and was pretty average when he was able to take the field. If Arizona is going to contend with the 49ers, they need Kolb to play like the franchise quarterback...
Read more about 2012 Arizona Cardinals Offseason Needs 2012 St Louis Rams Offseason Needs - April 17, 2012After just missing out on a division title in 2010, a lot of people were expecting big things out of St Louis last year. To say the Rams underachieved is a bit of an understatement. They finished the year 2-14, which tied the Colts for the worst record in the NFL. However, there is some reason for optimism going into the 2012 season. After parting ways with Steve Spagnuolo, St Louis went out and signed former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher. While it will likely take some time for Fisher...
Read more about 2012 St Louis Rams Offseason Needs Lakers at Warriors Line - April 17, 2012The 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 2012 Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Needs - April 17, 2012The Cincinnati Bengals weren’t expected to be a contender in the AFC with rookie quarterback Andy Dalton leading the offense. Their were four quarterbacks taken before the Bengals selected him with the 35th overall pick in the second round. Cincinnati road the success of their young signal caller to a record of 9-7, which was good enough to get them into the playoffs as the final Wild Card team. Cincinnati did take advantage of a soft schedule. They went 9-0 against teams who didn’t make...
Read more about 2012 Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Needs 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 Cleveland Browns Offseason Needs - April 17, 2012The Cleveland Browns just can’t seem to get over the hump. They finished the 2011 season dead last in the AFC North at 4-12. Only the Indianapolis Colts had a worse record in the conference, and they were without Peyton Manning. The Browns have made just one playoff appearance since the franchise was brought back to life in 1999 and that was back in 2002. It doesn’t appear the Browns are any closer to turning things around, but that could change this April in the draft. I have listed...
Read more about 2012 Cleveland Browns Offseason Needs 2012 Valero Texas Open Predictions - April 17, 2012Last week’s RBC Heritage tournament reminded everyone that golf is a game where you don’t have to be a freakish athlete to make a lot of money. Carl Pettersson looks more like an offensive lineman than a professional golfer, but it didn’t stop him from finishing five shots ahead of Jack Johnson for his second win in the last three years. This week the PGA TOUR heads to San Antonio for the 2012 Valero Texas Open held at TPC San Antonio. This isn’t exactly the most popular...
Read more about 2012 Valero Texas Open Predictions 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 2012 Baltimore Ravens Offseason Needs - April 13, 2012The Baltimore Ravens looked like they were on their way to the Super Bowl, but a dropped Lee Evans touchdown and a 32-yard missed field goal allowed New England to win the AFC Championship Game. Raven fans now have to wonder if Ray Lewis and the defense have enough left in the tank to make another run at a ring in 2012. Baltimore ended up winning the AFC North and taking home the No. 2 seed in the AFC with a 12-4 record, but none of that matters to this team. The Ravens focus now shifts to putting...
Read more about 2012 Baltimore Ravens Offseason Needs 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Needs - April 13, 2012The Pittsburgh Steelers finished up the 2011 season tied for the second best record in the AFC at 12-4. It just so happened that the Baltimore Ravens also finished 12-4 in the AFC North. Baltimore would win the division thanks to two regular season wins over the Steelers. As a result, Pittsburgh had to go on the road to Denver as a Wild Card team. The Steelers would lose in overtime to the Broncos, ending their attempt to repeat at representing the AFC in the Super Bowl. While playing on the road...
Read more about 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Needs 2012 Samsung Mobile 500 Predictions - April 13, 2012The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to action this Saturday after a week off. Prior to the break, Ryan Newman won his first race of the season. taking home the checkered flag at the Goody’s Fast Relief 500. Drivers should be excited to get back on the track, as they head to Fort Worth, Texas for the 2012 Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. This will be the first night race of the season, as the race is scheduled for 7:00 EST. Those that are looking to watch the race on TV, it will...
Read more about 2012 Samsung Mobile 500 Predictions 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 2012 Tennessee Titans Offseason Needs - April 12, 2012The Tennessee Titans weren’t expected to be a contender for a playoff spot, but this team surprised everyone by finishing the year 9-7. It was good enough to tie Cincinnati for the final Wild Card spot, but a week 9 loss at home to the Bengals kept them out of the postseason. While that loss to Cincinnati ended up being the difference, most fans will point to their embarrassing loss against the winless Indianapolis Colts in week 15. Regardless, the Titans have got back on track a lot faster...
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