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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.

Mystics -4 to conjure up win against Lynx as home chalk

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, August 30, 2009

The slumping Washington Mystics have fallen to a half-game out of a playoff spot in the East, but they are well rested for their first home game following a road trip. Lay the points.

Sky and Sparks to fly over 141½ in Los Angeles on ESPN2

By: Joe Freda - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

On Tuesday night, the red hot Los Angeles Sparks put their five-game winning streak on the line at home on ESPN2 as the struggling Chicago Sky come into town.

Sacramento Monarchs and Atlanta Dream stay Under 165½

By: Elihu Feustel - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Sacramento Monarchs are trying to make a late run into the WNBA playoffs as they travel to Atlanta's Philips Arena to meet the Dream on Tuesday.

Atlanta Dream -2 as hot home chalk against surging Sparks

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Atlanta Dream have won seven of their last eight games at home, and they have beaten stronger teams than today’s opponent, the Los Angeles Sparks, during this hot streak.

Washington Mystics -4½ to continue winning magic vs. New York Liberty

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, August 16, 2009

The Washington Mystics are fighting for a playoff spot, while barring a miracle of epic proportions, the New York Liberty are playing out the string. Lay the points with Washington.

Phoenix Mercury (PK) to melt revenge chances for Silver Stars on NBA TV

By: Joe Freda - Saturday, August 15, 2009

San Antonio will be looking for revenge after losing in Phoenix earlier this week, but the Mercury will be too hot for the Silver Stars to handle at the AT&T Center.

LA -5 to cover with back-to-back home Spark against visiting Liberty on ESPN2

By: Joe Freda - Tuesday, August 11, 2009

With the Liberty bringing their road trip to an end tonight in Los Angeles, look for the Sparks to have the advantage behind Lisa Leslie at the Staples Center.

Detroit Shock -7 to ground Chicago with Sky high home cover

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, August 9, 2009

The Shock have been disappointing in defense of their WNBA title, but this looks like a great spot to get back in the playoff hunt vs. a Sky team that has not played well on the road.

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Minnesota Lynx -2 to light up rising Sun on NBA TV as home chalk

By: Joe Freda - Friday, August 7, 2009

The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx are each trying to hold on to playoff spots in their respective conferences when they meet Friday night in Minneapolis.

Storm-ing chalk to cover as Mercury road trip melts down in Seattle

By: Joe Freda - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The WNBA’s top two teams in the West battle tonight as the Mercury look to extend their two-game lead on the Storm with a five-game road trip coming to an end at the Key Arena.

Indiana -5 with Fever for revenge as Sun orbit to Conseco Fieldhouse

By: Joe Freda - Thursday, July 30, 2009

The top two squads from the WNBA's East meet tonight in Indiana when the Fever put their nine-game home winning streak on the line vs. the Connecticut Sun.

East to continue winning fever in the WNBA All-Star Game on ABC

By: Joe Freda - Saturday, July 25, 2009

Saturday afternoon's WNBA All-Star Game will have that good ol' UConn feel to it at the Mohegan Sun, but the winning feel will be for bettors that back the East over the West.

WNBA's Mystics -6 look to wash away the Sky as home chalk on ESPN2

By: Joe Freda - Thursday, July 23, 2009

Chicago and Washington are fighting for position in the East as the WNB heads into the All-Star break. With the home court edge, Alana Beard and the Mystics are the play tonight.

Chicago Sky -2 seek revenge vs. San Antonio Silver Stars on NBATV

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, July 19, 2009

The Silver Stars have been inconsistent over their last eight games, and they are playing their third game in five days. Lay the small spot at home with a Sky team that’s 5-1 at home.

Monarchs as +7½ road dogs to cool off the Mercury's hot reign on NBA TV

By: Joe Freda - Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Out with the new and in with the old as the Sacramento Monarchs begin play under John Whisenant today when they travel to Phoenix to meet the Mercury.

Sacramento Monarchs +9 look for revenge at Seattle Storm on ESPN2

By: Joe Freda - Thursday, July 9, 2009

Sacramento has already dropped two games to Seattle this year, and the Monarchs will be out to prove they can at least hang with the Storm in this ESPN2 matchup.

LA Sparks -6 over Phoenix Mercury

By: Joe Freda - Sunday, July 5, 2009

Candace Parker makes her much-anticipated return to the Los Angeles Sparks lineup Sunday night, and she does so against one of the worst defenses in the WNBA. With the Sparks unchallenged at home yet, lay the six.

Kobe gets fourth ring, Jackson gets 10th

By: Chance Harper - Monday, June 15, 2009

The Lakers put the finishing touches on their 15th NBA title with a 99-86 win over Orlando in Game 5 on Sunday. What's next for Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and the rest of the Purple & Gold?

WNBA's Storm and Dream look to cash as road dogs on Friday

By: Joe Freda - Friday, June 12, 2009

Seattle travels to Minnesota to face the Lynx in a key early season matchup on Friday night, with Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird ready to carry the Storm to the upset win.

Kobe Bryant to stay under 31.5 points

By: Vegas Dave - Thursday, June 11, 2009

In a crucial Game 4, all eyes are on Kobe Bryant to see whether or not he will be able to rise up and try to put the Orlando Maic on the brink of elimination. Will Orlando be able to hold him under 32 points?

Orlando Magic +6½ to even up NBA Finals vs. LA Lakers

By: Mike Rose - Sunday, June 7, 2009

The Magic let their NBA Finals inexperience get the best of them in Game 1, but they have been resilient these playoffs, losing consecutive games just once. Orlando makes it 1-1 tonight.

Orlando Magic -2 close out LeBron and Cleveland Cavaliers

By: Mike Rose - Saturday, May 30, 2009

Though they are ahead 3-2 in the series, this is a must-win for the Magic. Lay the bucket and take Orlando at home in Game 6 vs. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Denver Nuggets -3½ move to 13-0 ATS in postseason vs. Lakers

By: Mike Rose - Saturday, May 23, 2009

This postseason's cash machine, the Denver Nuggets will move out to a 2-1 lead tonight in their Western Conference Finals series vs. Kobe and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Denver Nuggets out to steal one from Kobe & Lakers

By: Chance Harper - Thursday, May 21, 2009

The LA Lakers have legions of fans across the globe, but for bettors there's no team better right now than the Denver Nuggets. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers rallied for a close win in Game 1, but Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets cashed tickets for their backers to bring them to 11-0 ATS this postseason. Game 2 takes place Thursday night at LA's Staples Center with ESPN broadcasting at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.

Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers Under 184½ in Game 1

By: Bob Harvey - Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Recent meetings between the Cavaliers and Magic have leaned to the Under, and that's how Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals should end tonight in Cleveland.

LeBron James & Cleveland Cavaliers ready for Orlando Magic

By: Chance Harper - Wednesday, May 20, 2009

It will be King James vs. Superman in the Eastern Conference Finals when the Cavaliers meet the Magic. Game 1 is set for Wednesday night at The Q in Cleveland.

Denver Nuggets no match for Kobe & Los Angeles Lakers (-6)

By: Bob Harvey - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

After struggling against the Rockets in the previous series, the Lakers should be ready to play some serious ball against the Nuggets at LA's Staples Center on Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets -8½ to emphatically end Dallas Mavericks season

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Nuggets are 15-0 at home since March 10, winning those games by an average of over 15 points, and all five home playoff wins have been by double-digits. Look for a replay.

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