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Boston Celtics best of weak Atlantic Division

By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, February 9, 2010

We all know that the Celtics are a very public team and ripe for fading. But they aren't alone in the Atlantic Division as far as the fade rule goes. Only Toronto is posting a winning mark against the spread, and at 26-25 that winning record at the window isn't turning a profit. The division is 108-140-2 overall against the numbers, and features what might be the worst NBA team all-time in the New Jersey Nets.

Vanderbilt Commodores at home to face Tennessee Volunteers

By: statfox.com - Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Rivalry Week tipped Monday with key games in the Big 12 and Big East. Tuesday night finds three crucial matchups, including an SEC battle in Nashville between Vandy and the Vols.

Villanova, West Virginia highlight Big Monday

By: Chance Harper - Monday, February 8, 2010

Hopefully the Wildcats are quick healers. Villanova had all of one day to lick its wounds following the loss at Georgetown on Saturday, the first Big East defeat for Jay Wright's crew that finds itself in Morgantown for a Monday match vs. the Mountaineers. No. 2 in both polls last week, 'Nova will surely drop a few rungs when the new rankings come out later today while West Virginia, No. 6 last week, will surely rise a spot or two.

Cool Brees leads Saints to NFL title

By: Chance Harper - Monday, February 8, 2010

The City of New Orleans has been the gracious host of several Super Bowls, rolling out the red carpet for eventual NFL champions. Now the Big Easy has its own champ after Drew Brees and the Saints rolled past Peyton manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. A season of big plays came down to a gutsy onside kick to open the second half and ignited a party on Bourbon Street that may never end.

Hornets' Chris Paul to have knee surgery

By: Chance Harper - Monday, February 8, 2010

The buzz from New Orleans is point guard Chris Paul will miss at least four weeks of Hornets contests, and probably up to eight weeks, after having his left knee scoped. That hasn't helped the Hornets short-term with three losses in the first five games without their All-Star, and it certainly won't help New Orleans long-term in a tough Western Conference where 11 teams are competing for eight postseason slots.

North Carolina Tar Heels, Maryland Terrapins Under 157½ in ACC

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Sunday, February 7, 2010

North Carolina totals have been inflated this season because of the high-powered Heels offenses of the past, and as a result, the Under is 7-0 in ACC play. Go Under again at Maryland.

Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz still available

By: Willie Bee - Sunday, February 7, 2010

A slow, somewhat boring offseason in the majors is about to come to an end with spring camps opening in a few days, and for some of the remaining free agents that's not a very good sign.

Streaking Syracuse travels to Cincinnati to meet Bearcats

By: Chance Harper - Sunday, February 7, 2010

With Villanova dropping its first Big East contest to Georgetown on Saturday, the Syracuse Orange can claim sole possession of first place with a win over Cincinnati.

Atlanta Braves retool on way back to playoffs

By: Willie Bee - Saturday, February 6, 2010

Jair Jurrjens is one of the young stars the Atlanta Braves need to come through in 2010. The Braves are also counting on a lot of veterans to put it together just one more time.

Quality Road leads field of 10 in Saturday’s Donn Handicap at Gulfstream

By: Joe Freda - Friday, February 5, 2010

There's more to this weekend than the Super Bowl. Take the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, for example, where Quality Road is the four-year-old favorite.

Colts, Saints ready to play after layoff

By: Chance Harper - Friday, February 5, 2010

After two weeks of hype, Super Bowl XLIV is finally upon us with Sunday's kickoff from Miami set for 6:25 p.m. (ET). After opening as 3½-point favorites and being bet up as high as -6, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are 4½-point chalk with more support expected to come in on the Saints. About the only mystery, other than the final score, is exactly how The Who's halftime setlist will come off and which ad will win out.

Colts, Saints line for Super Bowl interesting to disect

By: statfox.com - Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Indianapolis Colts are currently favored by 4½-5 points to beat the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIV. Is that spread correct, however?

Duke has payback in mind for Georgia Tech

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, February 4, 2010

The only two ACC schools ranked in either poll meet tonight in Durham, and no, it's not a Blue Devils-Tar Heels matchup. Gani Lawal and Georgia Tech reach Cameron ranked 19th in the coaches poll and looking for their first win in front of the Crazies since 2004. Thanks to a 22-9 edge at the charity stripe, the Yellow Jackets popped the Blue Devils 71-67 in January and look for the season sweep as big dogs tonight.

Toronto Maple Leafs get defensive with trades

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Brian Burke is cleaning house in Toronto in an effort to turn the troubled Maple Leafs around. That's good news for their backers who have dropped over 28 units at the window following the club this season. Defense is first on Burke's mind, and the addition of Dion Phaneuf will bring a more physical style to the Toronto ice. Burke also brought in an old pal of his by swapping for Anaheim goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere.

Super Bowl props add to big game board

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Forget the spread, moneyline and total. Betting props for Sunday's big game will be popular with the public and sharps alike, helping to make this one of the largest betting events of the year.

White Sox have reason to smile in 2010

By: Willie Bee - Monday, February 1, 2010

Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox are all smiles entering the 2010 season, and why not? The rotation shapes up very nicely in what should be a wide-open AL Central Division.

Bold Chieftain, Wicked Style live longshots in Sunshine Millions Classic

By: Joe Freda - Saturday, January 30, 2010

Gulfstream and Santa Anita team up for Sunshine Millions on Saturday, a six-race series, and there are a couple of live longshots in Bold Chieftain and Wicked Style.

Boston Celtics, LA Lakers NBA Finals preview?

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, January 30, 2010

It may seem like the NBA All-Star Game is being played two weeks early Sunday when the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on ABC (3:30 pm ET). There are no fewer than five All-Stars on these teams combined, which is not surprising considering this could be an NBA Finals preview. Boston is seeking revenge here after getting swept by the Lakers in both meetings last season, including an overtime loss in Boston.

NFC and 'over' top Pro Bowl betting

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, January 28, 2010

With nary a player from the Saints and Colts rosters, and minus some of the top quarterbacks, the NFL gives us the Pro Bowl this Sunday in Miami, with the NFC and 'over' the early bets.

Fade the Bulls, follow the Bucks in East

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, January 28, 2010

If the NBA playoffs started today the Chicago Bulls would be in and the Milwaukee Bucks would be out. But will that still be the case when the postseason lineup is set in April?

Villanova moves to 8-0 in Big East with win and cover vs. Notre Dame

By: Cajun Sports - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Villanova is atop the Big East with a perfect 7-0 mark, a record that will move to 8-9 Wednesday night in Philadelphia when the Wildcats take down the Fighting Irish.

Colts draw Saints for Super Bowl XLIV

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The field in the NFL has finally been narrowed to two as the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts will play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Miami on Feb. 7.

Temple, Valparaiso gaining trust of college basketball bettors

By: statfox.com - Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Finding a team you can trust when wagering is a difficult task, but with the college hoops season past the halfway point a few schools show they can be counted on.

Notre Dame seeks signature win at Villanova

By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Jay Wright and the Wildcats are off to their best start in a long time. How long? Try almost 60 years. Ranked No. 3 in the latest polls, Villanova remains unbeaten at 7-0 in the Big East with designs on a No. 1 seed in March. The Wildcats host Notre Dame on Wednesday when they will face one of the conference's top players, Luke Harangody. ESPN has the broadcast from Wachovia Center in Philadelphia at 7 p.m. (ET).

McCourt's divorce tops Dodgers winter news

By: Willie Bee - Monday, January 25, 2010

If you are into juicy gossip and all the sordid details that come with high-profile divorces, the McCourt split in tabloids is just for you. And if you just like baseball stuff, read this.

Backing bad favorites one of many pitfalls for NBA cappers

By: statfox.com - Monday, January 25, 2010

Steve Makinen of StatFox has sifted through more than 10 seasons of NBA numbers and come upon a a few finds trend when it comes to favorites.

Giants, Rangers look to play in October

By: Willie Bee - Sunday, January 24, 2010

How can you not like Tim Lincecum? Maybe if you're an opposing batter. And how can you not like the Rangers in the AL West this season? Maybe if you hate Dallas like me.

Texas Longhorns come off first loss to face Connecticut

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, January 23, 2010

Well, this matchup sure has lost some of its earlier luster. The Longhorns look to make up for their first loss when they travel to Storrs to take on struggling UConn.

Lakers trek north to take on Toronto Raptors

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, January 23, 2010

Kobe Bryant and his crew bounced back from Thursday's loss in Cleveland to pick up a 115-105 win over the Knicks in New York Friday night. Now they'll take a day to clear customs north of the border in Toronto for a Sunday date with the Raptors. LA's latest win puts the Lakers 10-7 on the highway this season, 6-11 at the window in those games. The Raptors enter Sunday's game even-Steven on the season at 22-22.

NBA trade rumors and their betting impact

By: Chance Harper - Friday, January 22, 2010

Take 'em with a grain of salt. In fact, take some of the trade rumors that will inevitably float around in the NBA with an entire shaker as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

Manning, Colts have their eyes on prize

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, January 21, 2010

If all goes according to plan, the Colts will be playing for their sixth NFL title in a little more than two weeks as one half of the lineup in Super Bowl XLIV. Then again, the Jets aren't following the same plan as Peyton Manning & Co in this Sunday's AFC Championship. New York upset Indianapolis nearly a month ago, but this Sunday afternoon's contest at Lucas Oil Stadium will play out to a far different script.

Georgetown looks for answers at Pittsburgh

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Hoyas face their second-straight tough contest on the Big East highway Wednesday when Georgetown travels to the Keystone State to meet Jamie Dixon's streaking Panthers. Pitt has owned the Hoyas in recent times, winning nine of the last 13 played between the two schools, four of the last five at Petersen Events Center. No.12 G'town looks to end the No. 9 Panthers' perfect start in the conference.

MLB Spring Training a month away

By: Willie Bee - Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Believe it or not, pitchers and catchers report in about a month. No time like the present, as they say, as we begin a pre-preseason march through Major League Baseball.

Kovalchuk one of several names on trade front

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The swap meet in the NHL is only now starting to crank up in advance of the deadline in early March. One name being tossed about is Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk who recently became the fourth player to hit the 30-goal plateau this season. The Thrashers winger is reportedly coveted by the LA Kings, and as an unrestricted free agent after this season it means whoever trades for him could have the proverbial rental player on their hands.

Capping the 100-point mark in NBA

By: statfox.com - Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The century mark, both reaching it on offense and defending opponents from hitting it, is a very critical number when it comes to handicapping and analyzing NBA games.

Alabama win over Texas in BCS a split for books and bettors

By: Legends - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Alabama's win and cover in the BCS Championship game was a good thing for bettors, while the 'over' posted by the Tide and 'Horns made money for the books.

Dallas Mavericks travel to Canada to face Raptors

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Something has to give when the young Toronto Raptors host the veteran Dallas Mavericks in what is slowly becoming a traditional early Sunday tip-off (12:35 ET) north of the border. This is because the Mavericks have actually been at their best away from home this season going 13-6 ATS away, while the Raptors have done a good job of holding serve at home going 10-8 ATS. Perhaps the differences in the conferences will determine this one.

Running game takes precedence in NFL Divisional Playoffs

By: statfox.com - Friday, January 15, 2010

Eight teams are left in the playoffs, and that group will be cut in half this weekend in the divisional round. Recently, this round has gone to the road teams at an alarming rate.

Georgetown Hoyas travel to face Villanova

By: Chance Harper - Friday, January 15, 2010

College basketball is just heating up and this weekend's action is the Big East alone is enough to remind us of that. Top 10 schools collide in Morgantown on Saturday when Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Orange hit the road to battle the West Virginia Mountaineers. Sunday's key contest finds Scottie Reynolds and the Villanova Wildcats looking to stay unbeaten in conference play against the visiting Hoyas.

Denver Nuggets lead overlooked NW Division

By: Chance Harper - Friday, January 15, 2010

The makeup of the NBA's Northwest Division has changed with a couple of teams relocating in recent years. One thing that hasn't changed is the division continues to be undervalued.

New Orleans Saints prepare for Warner, Cardinals

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Arizona Cardinals travel to New Orleans for a Saturday showdown with the high-octane Saints in a game that should light up the scoreboard in the Louisiana Superdome.

Favre vs. Romo tops Sunday's NFL playoffs

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, January 14, 2010

When the Cowboys and Vikings met in the playoffs back in the 1970s, the most intriguing matchup on the field was between the two coaches, Tom Landry and Bud Grant. Fast-forward to this Sunday and the two quarterbacks, Tony Romo and Brett Favre, are in the spotlight. In the end, however, it will be how the two defenses are able to contain each other's offense when Dallas and Minnesota meet at the Metrodome.

New Jersey Devils lead East in standings and at window

By: statfox.com - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

With the NHL reaching the midway point of the season it's time to hand out report cards. The Devils are passing with flying colors in the East with Carolina in the dunce cap.

Duke greets Boston College Eagles in Durham

By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Georgia Tech handed Duke its first ACC loss on Saturday leaving observers to wonder if that was the start of yet another late-season downturn for Mike Krzyzewski's bunch. The defeat dropped the Blue Devils from fifth to eighth in the latest AP rankings and in the tough ACC, a second conference loss this early could be tough to overcome. The good news is Duke will be hosting a weak Boston College team on Tuesday at Cameron.

Matt Holliday, Jason Bay top free agent list

By: Willie Bee - Monday, January 11, 2010

Scott Boras and Joe Urbon are just two guys trying to do their jobs which just happen to be squeezing millions of dollars out of MLB owners for their clients, Matt Holliday and Jason Bay.

Yankees chalk up 27th World Series title

By: Chance Harper - Monday, January 11, 2010

Baseball's grandest franchise completed its season-long quest with a win over the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series to claim their 27th title. Just 101 days until pitchers and catchers report.

Volunteers down four players and up against No. 1 Kansas

By: DonBest.com - Sunday, January 10, 2010

The suspension of four key Tennessee players will leave Bruce Pearl's Volunteers short this afternoon when they host Xavier Henry and the Kansas Jayhawks.

Crimson Tide closes season on top of BCS

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, January 9, 2010

It began looking as if it would be a long night for Mark Ingram and the Crimson Tide. In the end it was a long and painful night for Texas quarterback Colt McCoy who watched most of the Longhorns 37-21 loss to Alabama from the sidelines after injuring his shoulder early in the contest. Nick Saban and the Tide took the trophy home to Tuscaloosa, Alabama's first national championship since 1992.

NFL betting even tougher once the playoffs arrive

By: statfox.com - Friday, January 8, 2010

Only 11 more NFL games remain, 12 if you count the farce the league calls the Pro Bowl. Time to knuckle down when handicapping to make these last few chances to win count.

West Virginia, Kansas face tough games on road

By: Chance Harper - Friday, January 8, 2010

With the college football season finished, college basketball can take center stage on its way to March Madness. Two of the nation's top teams will be on the road and up against tough foes, starting with West Virginia's trip to South Bend on Saturday to meet Luke Harangody and the Fighting Irish. Sunday finds the top team in the land, Kansas, on the road as well with Bill Self's crew in Tennessee to take on the Vols.

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