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Thunder, Pacers to soar Over 194½

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 11/10/2008 7:05 PM

The Over is 9-1 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings between the Pacers and Thunder franchise, and Indiana has gone Over vs. every suspect defense they have faced this year. Go Over again tonight.

Orlando Magic -6½ snuffs Portland Trail Blazers

By: Bryan Leonard | 11/10/2008 7:05 PM

Portland begins a long road trip with a long flight from Oregon to Florida where Orlando is 4-1 at home to open the season. The Magic breeze past the Trail Blazers tonight.

Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors +8 at Boston Celtics

By: Al McMordie | 11/10/2008 7:30 PM

With Boston worn out from travel to and from Detroit over the weekend, look for Chris Bosh and the Raptors to hang within the number tonight. Take Toronto at the Celtics.

Miami Heat +6½ at San Antonio Spurs without Manu Ginobli

By: Al McMordie | 11/7/2008 8:05 PM

San Antonio is 4-18 ATS the last 22 games they've played without Manu Ginobli. Take the Miami Heat and the points tonight in the Lone Star State when the face the Spurs.

Utah Jazz -11½ move to 5-0 with win vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

By: Bob Harvey | 11/7/2008 9:00 PM

The Jazz are off to a 4-0 start for the third time in five seasons behind Carlos Boozer and Jerry Sloan. Play Utah at home as heavy favorites against the OKC Thunder.

Denver Nuggets -1 shoot down the Dallas Mavericks

By: Marc Lawrence | 11/7/2008 10:30 PM

Chauncey Billups will be in a Nuggets uniform for the first time since the trade from the Pistons this week, and Denver owns a 4-0 ATS streak against the Dallas Mavericks.

Memphis Grizzlies +3½ to crown Kings on the road

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 11/5/2008 10:05 PM

The Kings have the worst defense in basketball this season, and they are now facing a Grizzlies team that is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the points.

San Antonio Spurs -3½ at Minnesota Timberwolves

By: Al McMordie | 11/5/2008 8:05 PM

The Spurs are obviously missing Manu Ginobli as their 0-3 start is the worst in 35 years. But back San Antonio tonight on the road against a poor Timberwolves team.

Charlotte Bobcats & New York Knicks Over 203½

By: Jim Feist | 11/5/2008 7:35 PM

It's a homecoming of sorts for Larry Brown when his Bobcats travel to face the Knicks, but the end result will find neither Charlotte nor New York playing well on defense.

Side with San Antonio Spurs -4 vs. Dallas Mavericks

By: Al McMordie | 11/4/2008 8:30 PM

The Mavericks come in off a whipping by the Cavs last night while the Spurs have had two days of rest. Side with San Antonio to win their first game of the season vs. Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks & San Antonio Spurs Under 188½

By: Jim Feist | 11/4/2008 8:30 PM

Defense should be the order of the day in the Lone Star State when San Antonio hosts their rivals from Dallas. Play the Spurs and Mavericks under the total on Tuesday.

Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic to struggle Under 196

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 11/3/2008 7:05 PM

The Bulls are shooting a poor 34 percent from the floor the last two games, while the Magic were held in the 80s twice before facing the defenseless Kings. Go Under.

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers +3 at Dallas Mavericks

By: Al McMordie | 11/3/2008 8:35 PM

Cleveland has started a little slow dropping two of their first three games. But look for LeBron James and the Cavaliers to cover as road dogs at the Dallas Mavericks tonight.

Play Chicago Bulls & Orlando Magic Under 196

By: Jimmy the Moose | 11/3/2008 7:05 PM

Both the Bulls and Magic have started the season with two Unders in their three contests and the Under has cashed the last three times Chicago and Orlando met.

Dwyane Wade leads Miami Heat -5½ past Sacramento Kings

By: Marc Lawrence | 10/31/2008 7:30 PM

New head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Heat make their home debut tonight against a Kings team in for a long season. Back Miami and Dwyane Wade vs. Sacramento.

Denver Nuggets & Los Angeles Clippers Over 199½

By: Jimmy the Moose | 10/31/2008 10:35 PM

Denver's Big 3 of Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and Kenyon Martin should combine to send this one over the total. Play the Over when the Nuggets meet the LA Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks -3½ to cover vs. Houston Rockets

By: Marc Lawrence | 10/30/2008 8:00 PM

Yao Ming and Houston got their season off to a good start last night with a home win over Memphis, but the Rockets will fall tonight in Dallas when they meet the Mavericks.

Raptors, 76ers to soar Over 190

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 10/29/2008 6:05 PM

The 76ers still averaged 100 points per game after trading Allen Iverson last year, and they made the biggest splash in the off-season nabbing Elton Brand. The Raptors do not play defense, so go Over.

New Jersey Nets, Washington Wizards to go Over 192½

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 10/29/2008 7:05 PM

The Wizards have a potent front court while the Nets have a very good back court. Throw in the fact that neither team plays much defense, and Over looks like the play.

Toronto Raptors +5 on road at Philadelphia 76ers

By: Jim Feist | 10/29/2008 6:05 PM

The 76ers begin this season banged up and with Royal Ivey serving a suspension. Take the points and the Toronto Raptors tonight at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center.

Cavaliers, Celtics go Under 179½

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 10/28/2008 8:05 PM

Points were hard to come by when the Celtics and Cavaliers got together last season, which is understandable since both teams are very Under-friendly. Look for the Celtics to smother LeBron, keying an Under.

Milwaukee Bucks & Chicago Bulls stay Under 194½

By: Al McMordie | 10/28/2008 8:35 PM

Early season NBA contests typically find the offenses out of synch, and that's why the Under is the play Tuesday in Chicago when the Bulls entertain the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks +6 at banged up Chicago Bulls

By: Bryan Leonard | 10/28/2008 8:30 PM

Neither team played well in the preseason, but the Bucks have the coaching edge with Scott Skiles over Chicago's Vinny del Negro. Milwaukee plus the points at the Bulls.

Mercury (-5½) vs. Houston Comets

By: Alex Smart | 7/8/2008 3:30 PM

Coming off a couple of embarrassing losses over the weekend, look for the Phoenix Mercury to rise today behind leading scorer Diana Taurasi against the Houston Comets.

Houston Comets +3½ vs Silver Stars

By: Alex Smart | 6/26/2008 8:35 PM

Tina Thompson and the Comets have already proven they can run with their Lone Star State rivals from San Antonio. Take the points and Houston at home vs. the Silver Stars.

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons Under 173

By: Bob Harvey | 5/28/2008 8:30 PM

The last seven times the Pistons and Celtics have met at The Garden, six of the contests have stayed under the total. Play Detroit and Boston Under in Game 5.

NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers Under 192

By: Bob Harvey | 5/27/2008 9:00 PM

Defense should dominate Game 4 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals tonight. Take the Under Tuesday when the San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Playoffs: Spurs +7½ at LA Lakers

By: Jorge Gonzalez | 5/21/2008 9:05 PM

The Lakers have had more rest, but that certainly didn't help the Pistons last night. Side with the veteran Spurs plus the points when San Antontio takes on Los Angeles.

NBA Playoffs: New Orleans Hornets, San Antonio Spurs Over 184½

By: Bob Harvey | 5/15/2008 9:00 PM

Eight of the last 12 times the Hornets and Spurs have squared off in the Alamo City, the Over has come in. Take the Over when San Antonio hosts New Orleans tonight.

NBA Playoffs: Utah Jazz and LA Lakers Under 213½

By: Bob Harvey | 5/14/2008 10:30 PM

With Kobe Bryant slowed by a bad back and the Jazz not that great on the road, look for a low-scoring game tonight at LA's Staples Center between the Lakers and Jazz.

Cleveland Cavaliers, Celtics to struggle Under 176½ in Boston

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/14/2008 8:05 PM

The two games played in Boston during this series have averaged 155 points, which is really not surprising given how much better the Celtics’ defense is at home.

Pistons -6 to advance vs Magic

By: Bob Harvey | 5/13/2008 7:00 PM

The Pistons can close out their series against the Magic tonight and give themselves extra rest before the Eastern Finals. Look for Detroit to win and cover at home against Orlando.

Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics Under 182 in Game 4

By: Tom Scott | 5/12/2008 8:05 PM

Defense has ruled this series so far and there's no reason to think there will be a scoring burst tonight. Play the Under when the Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics.

Cleveland Cavaliers -1½ over Celtics

By: Joe Vandercook | 5/10/2008 8:00 PM

LeBron has been embarrassed so far against the Celtics, but don't expect that to continue when the Cavaliers get back home. Boston won't get their first road playoff win tonight.

Lakers, Utah Jazz to go Under 215

By: Ben Burns | 5/9/2008 9:05 PM

Game 2 between the Lakers and Jazz was high scoring, but that has served to give excellent value to the Under in Game 3, especially considering the Jazz have allowed just 87.3 per last six at home.

San Antonio Spurs -6½ to close gap vs. Hornets

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/8/2008 9:35 PM

The Spurs fit the profitable profile of teams returning home down 0-2 in the playoffs, and they are a stronger club than some others that have rallied in Game 3. They are also 37-7 at home for the year including 3-0 in the playoffs, increasing the likelihood of a much improved performance over the first two games. The Hornets were in this same situation vs. Dallas, and lost Game 3. Look for a double-digit Spurs win.

Cavaliers, Boston Celtics Under 177

By: Stephen Nover | 5/8/2008 7:05 PM

This total seems low, but remember that the Celtics and Cavaliers combined for just 148 points in Game 1. Thus, the oddsmakers adjusted this total by five points, but that may not be enough.

Pistons, Orlando Magic Under 186½

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/7/2008 8:05 PM

The Under is surprisingly 25-19 in all Orlando home games, and their offense has not been as successful vs. the Detroit defense as vs. other teams. With the Pistons figuring to struggle too, go Under.

Utah Jazz +6½ at Los Angeles Lakers

By: Scott Spreitzer | 5/7/2008 10:30 PM

Utah's edge on the boards almost got them a cover in Game 1 against Kobe and LA. It will get the cover if not the straight-up win in Game 2. Play the Jazz plus points over the Lakers.

LeBron and Cleveland Cavaliers +9½ to hang with Boston Celtics

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/6/2008 8:05 PM

The Cavaliers covered three of four meetings with the Celtics this year, and they won two games on the road vs. Washington. Look for Cleveland to stay close here.

It’s Magic +6 at Detroit Pistons

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/5/2008 7:05 PM

Despite their performance in Game 1, the Magic have been one of the best road clubs in the NBA this season. The Orlando in desperation mode and the Pistons’ let-up tendencies, take the points.

NBA Playoffs: Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons Under 184½

By: Tom Scott | 5/5/2008 7:05 PM

This is going to be a low-scoring series, and Detroit's 91 on Saturday could turn out to be the high tally of the set. Take the Under when the Pistons host the Magic in Game 2.

San Antonio Spurs +3 over Hornets

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/3/2008 10:00 PM

The Spurs have a tremendous playoff experience edge here, and we would not be surprised if San Antonio dominates Game 1 even as underdogs, knowing they need a road win to win the series.

Orlando Magic +7 at Detroit Pistons

By: Alex Smart | 5/3/2008 7:30 PM

The Pistons might have the experience, but the Magic have the smarter coach and Superman, Dwight Howard, on their side. Take the points and Orlando tonight in Detroit.

Rockets, Utah Jazz to go Under 180

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/2/2008 10:30 PM

The Jazz have not scored more than 93 points in any game in this series against the Rockets, while Houston has not exactly lit up the scoreboard either. Look for a fifth Under in six games tonight.

Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards Under 187½ in Game 6

By: Tom Scott | 5/2/2008 7:05 PM

There has yet to be a scoreboard buster in this series and that should hold true once again in Game 6 between the Cavaliers and Wizards. Play the Under in Washington.

Detroit Pistons -5 to advance past Philadelphia 76ers

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 5/1/2008 8:00 PM

The Pistons received their wake-up call at halftime of Game 4 of this series, outscoring the 76ers by 36 points since then. Look for Detroit to advance with a big win.

Play Under 197½ in Game 5 between San Antonio Spurs & Phoenix Suns

By: Peter Loshak | 4/29/2008 9:30 PM

The Spurs don't want to mess around in this series and go back to Phoenix for Game 6 with the Suns having momentum. Look for a solid defensive effort from San Antonio.

LA Lakers go for only first round sweep

By: Chance Harper | 5/1/2008 12:00 AM

After several series seemed destined to end in sweeps heading into the past weekend, only one series now can end with a broom job as Kobe Bryan and the Lakers hold a three-oh lead heading into Game for against the Nuggets in Denver Monday night. However, three teams can close out their series in five games Tuesday night when the Hornets, Jazz and Spurs meet their opponents for Game 5 action.

Rockets, Cavaliers top rebounding margin teams

By: LT Profits Sports Group | 4/30/2008 7:00 PM

Rebounding margin is a very predictive statistic that is oftentimes overlooked by rookie bettors. Playing on the teams with the best rebounding margins this season when they are not facing each other has produced a win rate of over 56 percent, and playing against the poorer rebounding clubs when they are not squaring off among themselves has hit at 57 percent. There will be more opportunities in the playoffs too.

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