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Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers Over 198 Sunday night

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, November 22, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder put 127 points on the board Thursday, and Durant & Co. will be anxious to showcase there offensive talents in LA after losing to the Lakers at home earlier.

Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets stay Under 205½ in intense battle

By: Joe Freda - Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Bulls and Nuggets combined to score only 179 points when they last met in Chicago, and each club has the ability to play very intense defense when they choose to. Take Under here.

LeBron James and Cavaliers get back to business at Indiana Pacers

By: Marc Lawrence - Friday, November 20, 2009

Coming off a lackluster second-half effort on Wednesday in Washington, LeBron James and the Cavaliers get back in the win column Friday night on the road at the Pacers.

Spurs could be short Ginobli and Parker tonight vs. Jazz

By: Al McMordie - Thursday, November 19, 2009

Tony Parker's sprained left ankle and Manu Ginobli's left groin could keep the Spurs stars out of Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz.

New York Knicks +6½ to keep pace with Indiana at Conseco Fieldhouse

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Pacers may be overvalued right now as they are not as good as their five-game winning streak suggests, and the Knicks have played well in Indiana in the past. Take the points.

Dallas Mavericks to keep San Antonio Spurs winless on road

By: Al McMordie - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks are playing with some revenge from a loss in San Antonio earlier this month while the Spurs are just playing awful on the road so far this season.

Clippers and Grizzlies meet in Memphis

By: Bob Harvey - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

With both teams having trouble scoring, especially from beyond the arc, the 'under' is the right play Wednesday night when the Clippers and Grizzlies battle in Memphis at the FedEx Forum.

Suns take hot offense to Houston to face the Rockets

By: Jimmy the Moose - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Steve Nash and the Suns are off to a surprising start to the season and lead the NBA's Pacific Division as they head into Houston to take on Trevor Ariza and the Rockets.

Kevin Durant and Thunder roll into Miami to take some Heat

By: Razz_Donkey - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Tuesday's forecast calls for Flashes of Thunder and Heat with a chance of upset in Miami when Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City travel to South Beach.

Clippers take advantage of Hornets without star Chris Paul

By: Al McMordie - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Hornets were already a mess, and not having star guard Chris Paul won't help things on Tuesday when New Orleans hosts the Los Angeles Clippers.

Raptors and Nuggets in Mile High City shootout

By: Bob Harvey - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Riding high off their win over the Lakers last Friday, Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets welcome Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors to Denver on Tuesday night.

Blazers, Hawks tangle in Atlanta

By: Al McMordie - Monday, November 16, 2009

Two surprising division leaders meet at Atlanta's Phillips Arena on Monday night when Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers travel to Georgia to take on Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.

Denver Nuggets want to make early statement vs. Lakers

By: Al McMordie - Friday, November 13, 2009

The Denver Nuggets have had this game circled on their schedule and want to make a statement against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Boston Celtics -8½ to cool off Atlanta Hawks at home on ESPN

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Friday, November 13, 2009

The Hawks have been outscoring teams with regularity, but they are facing their stiffest defensive test to date tonight in Boston, and their frustration should lead to a safe Celtic win.

Kobe Bryant and Lakers host high-octane Phoenix Suns

By: Al McMordie - Thursday, November 12, 2009

Steve Nash and the high-scoring Phoenix Suns hit the Staples Center tonight in LA fresh off their ninth-straight 100+ point performance in a 124-104 rout of the Hornets.

Sixers get fade nod, Hawks a good follow

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, November 12, 2009

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot of dough tied up in power forward Elton Brand and center Samuel Dalembert, and so far the return on investment has not met expectations making the Sixers (2-6 ATS) a solid fade among the teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference. The flip side to the 76ers are the Atlanta Hawks who have gotten off to a 6-2 straight up mark while cashing in seven of their eight games to date.

Boston Celtics to sing cover tune at home vs. Utah Jazz

By: Al McMordie - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

With four losses against the spread in their last five, the Boston Celtics will return to the pay window at home on Wednesday night when they host the Utah Jazz.

Clippers favored? Take Oklahoma City Thunder +2½

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown tremendous improvement defensively thus far this young season, allowing less than 91 points per game after being one of the poorer defensive teams in the league last year. The same cannot be said about the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Clips have also continued their trend of being a poor bet as a favorite. Add in the recent dominance of road teams in this series and take the Thunder.

Durant and Thunder rumble into Sacramento to take on Kings

By: tropolis - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Beno Udrih and Tyreke Evans will have to pick up the slack for Kevin Martin while the Sacramento Kings' leading scorer is out of the lineup with a broken wrist.

Rockets, Mavericks meet in defensive battle in Big D

By: Al McMordie - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Houston is 2-1 on the road and Dallas is 2-1 at home in the American Airlines Center. Something has to give Tuesday night when the Mavericks host the Rockets.

Spurs and Raptors light it up at San Antonio's AT&T Center

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, November 9, 2009

Even with Tony Parker out of the lineup, San Antonio's offense should still put points on the board Monday night when the Spurs entertain the Toronto Raptors.

LA Clippers host Chris Paul and Hornets

By: Joe Freda - Monday, November 9, 2009

After starting the season with four losses in a row, the LA Clippers have put together a three-game win streak and it will be on the line Monday night when New Orleans visits the Staples Center. Early action has backed the Hornets pushing the Clippers from being a slight favorite to possibly being a home dog here. Watch the spread keep moving and jump in to back Los Angeles at the best number.

Jazz, Knicks run to 'over' at Madison Square Garden

By: Alex Smart - Monday, November 9, 2009

Two very capable offenses tangle in New York's Madison Square Garden on Monday night when the Knicks host Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz.

San Antonio Spurs get win at home vs. Toronto Raptors

By: Al McMordie - Monday, November 9, 2009

The Spurs come off the road to enjoy the next week on their home court in San Antonio, starting Monday night when they host the Toronto Raptors.

Minnesota Timberwolves cash as big dogs in Portland

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, November 8, 2009

The Portland Trail Blazers are overvalued tonight after the whole country watched them defeat the San Antonio Spurs in a wire-to-wire performance on ESPN Friday night. However, the Blazers caught the Spurs on the back end of a back-to-back and Portland is still a nondescript 3-3 this season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves covered both meetings here in Portland last year and they have already covered some big spreads this year.

Trail Blazers favored to keep San Antonio Spurs winless on road

By: Al McMordie - Friday, November 6, 2009

Off a 14-point loss in Utah last night, look for the San Antonio Spurs to be a little tired when they arrive at the Rose Garden in Portland to take on the Trail Blazers.

New York Knicks +8 hang with Cavaliers on ESPN

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Friday, November 6, 2009

The Cavaliers are making their only visit to New York all year tonight, and aside from getting a one-time visit from LeBron James, the Knicks will also have the extra motivation of being on national television for the first time in about three years. The Knicks won't want to be embarrassed in this rare appearance in front of a national stage, and they will be pumped up by an electrified crowd. Take the points with the emotional dog here.

Bulls and Cavaliers to continue 'under' trend in NBA

By: Al McMordie - Thursday, November 5, 2009

Look for the 'under' to cash Thursday night when TNT opens its doubleheader with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers game at Quicken Loans Arena.

Chicago Bulls stay close with new Twin Towers in Cleveland

By: Scott Spreitzer - Thursday, November 5, 2009

Tonight's contest between the Bulls and Cavaliers in Cleveland should go down to the wire. Grab the points and Chicago in this Thursday night NBA contest.

Indiana Pacers travel to New York still in search of first win

By: Scott Spreitzer - Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Danny Grangers and the Indiana Pacers remain winless at 0-3 as they reach the Big Apple for Wednesday night's contest against the 1-3 New York Knicks.

Kobe Bryant, Lakers meet up with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City

By: Scott Spreitzer - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Los Angeles will have Ron Artest blanket Oklahoma City superstar Kevin Durant tonight, but who from the Thunder will have the tough task of guarding Kobe Bryant?

Philadelphia 76ers +7 to give Boston Celtics tight battle

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The 76ers are a dangerous team right now, as both of their starting guards are triple-double threats and a healthy Elton Brand makes the front court formidable. Take the points here.

Charlotte Bobcats will drop Nets to 0-4 on the young season

By: Alex Smart - Monday, November 2, 2009

With just one win between the two in six games combined, the Charlotte Bobcats and New Jersey Nets come face to face on Monday night at the Time Warner Cable Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks to stay under 194

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, November 1, 2009

The Hawks have been hot offensively, but that should change here after a cross-country flight vs; a Lakers team that is improved defensively with the addition of Ron Artest. Go Under.

LeBron James and Cavaliers host Charlotte Bobcats

By: Scott Spreitzer - Saturday, October 31, 2009

It took three tries but the Cavaliers finally picked up their first win of the season last night and now go for two in a row at home in Cleveland with the Bobcats in town.

New Jersey Nets +9 to hang with Orlando Magic in home opener

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Friday, October 30, 2009

The Magic are one of the best teams in the best teams in the league, but you will never get rich laying nearly double-digits on the road in the NBA. The youthful Nets can compete here.

Chicago Bulls (+12) stay close to Celtics in Boston

By: Al McMordie - Friday, October 30, 2009

The Bulls hustled their way to the straight-up win as underdogs to the Spurs last night, and that momentum will carry over into Friday's game in Boston against the Celtics.

Unders to get the money in Chicago and Portland on TNT

By: Joe Freda - Thursday, October 29, 2009

TNT features an NBA doubleheader tonight with the Chicago Bulls hosting the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets traveling to meet the Portland Trail Blazers.

San Antonio Spurs -8½ to continue home dominance of Hornets

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Spurs have dominated the Hornets in San Antonio recently, and they should be improved this season after adding Richard Jefferson and some quality depth. Lay the chalk tonight.

Spurs to pick up big easy win over New Orleans Hornets

By: Bob Harvey - Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Hornets have dropped nine of 10 in San Antonio, and New Orleans' fortunes in the Alamo City won't be any different on Wednesday night when they face the Spurs.

Duncan and Spurs open at home vs. Chris Paul, Hornets

By: Al McMordie - Wednesday, October 28, 2009

San Antonio has a lot of new faces on the roster as they look to make one more championship push. Side with the Spurs on Wednesday at home vs. the New Orleans Hornets.

Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers go Over186 in opener

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The young Blazers averaging over 100 points per game at home last season, and they have no reason to regress. Houston games averaged over 192 points, so go Over in Portland.

Wizards, Mavericks open season with an Over in Dallas

By: Alex Smart - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

With Gilbert Arenas healthy for the Wizards and Jason Kidd directing the attack for the Mavericks, expect an Over in the season opener tonight between the two in Dallas.

Blazers and Jazz chase Denver Nuggets in NW Division

By: Bob Harvey - Friday, October 16, 2009

Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets are favored to take their second consecutive Northwest Division crown in the NBA's West Conference.

Chalk up Indiana Fever -3 over Phoenix Mercury in Game 3

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, October 4, 2009

The Fever got the road win in Phoenix that they needed in Game 2, and they can now take the WNBA Championship by winning the next two at home. Lay the points in Conseco today.

Mercury’s fire, Fever’s thermometer to cool off and go Under 180 in Game 2

By: Joe Freda - Thursday, October 1, 2009

Following the record-setting 120-116 overtime win in Game 1 by Phoenix, things should settle down on Thursday when the Mercury host the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Silver Stars +8½ to keep it close in Phoenix for deciding Game 3

By: Joe Freda - Monday, September 21, 2009

A late tip in the WNBA tonight on ESPN2 will decide whether the San Antonio Silver Stars or the Phoenix Mercury will move on to the conference finals in the West against the LA Sparks.

Dream -4½ as sun sets on regular season with home finale against Connecticut

By: Joe Freda - Friday, September 11, 2009

The tightest playoff race ever in the WNBA is coming to an end as the Connecticut Sun orbit south to face the Atlanta Dream on Friday night at Philips Arena.

Detroit +1 no shock for road win against Minnesota Lynx

By: Joe Freda - Wednesday, September 9, 2009

On Wednesday, there is only one WNBA game on the board and it features the defending WNBA champion Detroit Shock looking to stay hot in Minnesota as they visit the Lynx.

Shock -2 look for payback hosting cooled-off Indiand Fever

By: Joe Freda - Friday, September 4, 2009

The Detroit Shock have lost all three matchups this season to the Indiana Fever and will be in revenge mode on Friday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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