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NBA Odds: New trends are ‘unders’ and West home teams

The lockout appears to have had a large effect on NBA betting, as the ‘unders’ have dominated this season with tight scheduling and home court advantage in the West has been more critical than ever.

 
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NBA Odds: Heat over Mavericks in Finals rematch on Futures

A 66-game NBA season starts on Christmas Day, so here is our look at the NBA Futures. We are looking for an NBA Finals rematch from last season, only with the Heat beating the Mavericks this time.

 
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Where will LeBron James and Kobe Bryant play this year?

With the lockout still in full effect, we've already lost hundreds of NBA games as a result. What are the intentions of some of the game's biggest names during this uncertain time? We give you part one of our rundown.

 
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NBA 2011: Player movement

Well, we've already lost two weeks of the regular season and there's still no agreement. That's not going to stop SBR from looking at the NBA's top free agents and where they might land.

 
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Houston Rockets with no Yao Ming in 2011-2012

Yao Ming hasn't played a key role for the Houston Rockets for quite some time now, but now that he is officially retired, who will become the new face of this team?

 
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Dwight Howard & Orlando Magic look for answers next season

The Orlando Magic must look for answers in the off-season. They already have a star in Dwight Howard, but he will be the first to admit that he cannot do it alone. Can the Magic bring in new talent, and where should they start looking?

 
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Indiana Fever & Seattle Storm in WNBA Thursday

Thursday night’s WNBA betting board has a pair of key conference battles, with NBA TV providing national coverage of both matchups with the Sky vs. Fever and Stars vs. Storm.

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder futures odds

Ask any NBA fan, casual or otherwise, which teams they would expect to see at the top of the 2011-2012 futures board and you’ll likely get the stock answers; Heat, Lakers and Bulls. What may surprise many fans though is that the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently the fourth choice (8/1) to win next season’s NBA title.

 
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Los Angeles Clippers and Blake Griffin 2011-2012 NBA betting preview

After countless years of early draft picks that didn't work out, the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Clippers season is filled with promise. Forward Blake Griffin and guard Eric Gordon have emerged as NBA superstars. The only other thing on the Clippers wish list is to have an actual 82 game season.

 
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New York Knicks hope that Carmelo and Stoudemire can get it done

Fans had high hopes for the New York Knicks after Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups joined forces with Amare Stoudemire mid-season. Will the Knicks "Big 3" live up to the hype this season?

 
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How to gain the edge in NBA wagering

Many gamblers consider the NBA the toughest sport to handicap. The 82-game season is a grind, and teams fluctuate in motivation, energy, and health on a nightly basis. The smart bettor will use all information available to gain an advantage in the NBA. The following list contains information that I consider important before laying any cash on a game.

 
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New York Liberty and San Antonio Silver Stars tip off Friday WNBA betting

Three interconference battles take shape as part of Friday’s WNBA slate, including two matchups broadcast on NBA TV.  The ‘over’ looks to have the best value across the night’s betting board.

 
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Dallas Mavericks aim for back to back NBA Championships

After experiencing one of the best NBA Finals ever, the 2011-2012 NBA Season looks to be a very exciting one. With the draft now completed, we can look forward to predict next year's contenders for the NBA Title.

 
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Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun lead WNBA betting action

Tuesday’s WNBA betting slate has three key interconference matchups scheduled.  The card features the Los Angeles Sparks continuing their east coast road trip against the Connecticut Sun. 

 
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NBA Betting: Elite Eight Rookie of the Year choices for 2011

With the NBA Draft now completed, we could set out sights on the Rookie of the Year betting odds for the coming year. Remember that while we correctly projected the top three picks in the draft in order, this does not mean that they are the front runners for this award. The ninth pick Kemba Walker may be in the best situation of all and foreigner Jon Vesely has very good long shot potential.

 
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Kyrie Irving & Derrick Williams first in 2011 NBA Draft

The 2011 NBA Draft will occur on June 23rd at 7:00 pm ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. It's where  a basketball players dreams and aspirations are finally realized and confirmed. It's their introduction into the NBA.

 
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NBA Draft Day: Hoopla and Hype

June is an exciting month for basketball fans. The NBA Finals between Miami and Dallas was a thriller, and every team gets hope for next season because of this week’s NBA draft and the chance for new blood.  

 
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Miami Heat open as early betting favorites for 2012: NBA Futures Betting Guide

The Miami Heat are early favorites in next year's NBA futures odds for the championship, but will LeBrom and crew rise to the occasion or choke again in their quest for the ring they so desire.

 
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San Antonio Spurs: NBA futures betting preview

The San Antonio Spurs are still smarting over their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Now to make matters worse the Spurs have been replaced as the top team in Texas by the newly minted World Champion Dallas Mavericks.

 
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NBA Lockout breakdown

The NBA 2010-2011 season is in the books. Dallas are the new champions and James' ‘Decision’ to take his talents to South Beach turned out to be much ado about nothing. LeBron’s next venture will be selling T-shirts reading; The Decision. The Series. The Flop.

 
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Boston Celtics: 2011-2012 NBA futures betting odds

With apologies to LeBron James, Dywane Wade and Chris Bosh, you’re just the latest not the greatest “Big Three”. The Boston Celtics beat you to it.

 
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Cleveland Cavaliers to select Kyrie Irving first in NBA Draft

The NBA Finals are over, but don’t forget the NBA Draft is just a week away. This draft looks to have three studs in Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams and Enes Kanter and there is still enough talent to fill the needs of the teams.

 
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Los Angeles Lakers: 2011-2012 Season Preview

It’s already been an off-season of change for the Los Angeles Lakers who have just started with their ‘Makeover, Limited Edition’.

 
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Miami Heat and Lebron James vs. Dallas Mavericks: Game 4 NBA Finals

As I sat there watching Game 3 come to its conclusion, I was preparing myself for another comeback from Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks. But it wasn't to be, the Heat avoided another late collapse over the weekend, reclaiming home-court advantage in the process. They will enter Game 4 as the underdogs in the NBA odds.

 
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Defense for Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks key in the NBA Finals

Think back to last season’s NBA Finals. Celtics against the Lakers: Kevin Garnett, Paul Piece, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom. What comes to mind about these players? 

 
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Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

What a series this should turn out to be. LeBron and the Heat host Nowitzki and the Mavericks. 

 
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Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks meet in Finals: NBA Betting Preview

The Miami Heat are proving that the NBA’s regular season really doesn’t much matter but that having three superstars trumps all – at least so far – heading into their NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

 
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WNBA 2011: Atlanta Dream to live up to their name

The Atlanta Dream made a Cinderella run to the WNBA Finals in 2010, but this team is for real with the addition of Lindsey Harding and gets our call to beat the LA Sparks in the 2011 Finals.

 
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Lebron James and Miami Heat to go 3-1 vs. Chicago Bulls

The Eastern Confernce Finals have reached a critical moment. Game 4 now looks like it could be the final for the Chicago Bulls. Win and they have the momentum to go on and take the series, lose and it can only be Miami's.

 
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Chicago Bulls +5 over Miami Heat in Crucial Game 4

It is surely the most important game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

 
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Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder for 3-1 series lead

The Mavericks are so close to only their second every NBA finals appearance. The Thunder have to start playing with some consistency if they are to pull this series out the fire. Tonight, at home, Durant and co will go big.

 
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4

Dallas won by 6 last time out, can they take a commanding 3-1 lead tonight?

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks: NBA Betting Preview

It is Western Conference Final time and there are two new teams in town! This side of the bracket is without the Lakers or Spurs for only the second time since 1998, so it is up to the Mavericks and the Thunder to keep us entertained.

 
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NBA Western Conference Finals Betting Preview

The NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals got underway on Sunday night to record ratings and an easy cover for the Chicago Bulls – but Miami remains the favorite. Tonight we get to see the Western half take to the court.

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 1

Dirk Nowitzki's Dallas entertains Kevin Durant and the Thunder.

 
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2011 NBA Draft Lottery: Who, What, and How?

While the fans and the media remain glued to this years exciting NBA playoffs, the teams who have already ended their seasons have already began to prepare for next year. We take a look at the NBA mock draft.

 
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Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls will prove you shouldn’t overreact to one game

“You're never as good as you look on your good days, and you're never as bad on your bad days.” Penn State football coach Joe Paterno mentioned that after a 1981 upset of Pitt, 48-14, when the Nittany Lions were a big underdog. 

 
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NBA Playoffs; Look at road teams and ‘under’ last two rounds

It has been an interesting NBA Playoff season so far with so many perennial powerhouses getting knocked out early. Thus, there will be a new NBA Champion this season, but what has rally stood out over the last two rounds of the playoffs the last 10 years have bee the success of the ‘under’ and the road teams. That is something to once again keep a keen eye on this season.

 
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Los Angeles Lakers and Kentucky Derby highlight the week in sports betting

Well hello players!  I’m back from a much-needed hiatus.  Let’s get to all the action from the week of May 2-8, including the Kentucky Derby and an improbable sweep.  Were you on the winners or the losers?

 
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Miami Heat over Boston Celtics for the series win in South Beach

Boston turned up the heat on Miami in Game 3 with a team performance that the big three just couldnt live with. However Miami took a crucial Game 4 in front of the Boston faithful and now travel back to South Beach needing only one win to send the Celtics packing.

 
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Derrick Rose and Chicago Bulls host Atlanta Hawks in Game 5

With the home crowd behind them, the Chicago Bulls will look to apply the pressure to the Hawks ahead of the series moving back to Atlanta. Things have been scrappy for the Bulls though and they will need to tighten up the basics.

 
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Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls for Game 5

The Bulls inability to put away Atlanta has turned their series into a best-of-three affair. 

 
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Boston Celtics & Playoff Basketball: Defense, Rebounds and Rings!

Let’s go back in time one year: In Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, the Celtics had a rebounding edge in both games, 41-34 and 35-34. That included a whopping 16-8 edge in offensive rebounds in Game 4.

 
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Miami Heat and Lebron James to go 3-1 vs. Boston Celtics

The Celtics will be anxiously monitoring the injury to Rajob Rondo knowing that a loss tonight will leave them struggling back in South Beach. The Heat will be keen to get back to their form from the first two games.

 
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Memphis Grizzlies and Zach Randolph vs. Durant and the Thunder

Having disposed of the elder statesmen of the NBA in the Spurs, the Memphis Grizzlies will aim to take a 3-1 lead out of the Fedex Forum tonight. Since the shoulder injury to Rudy Gay, Randolph and Gasol have been leading the way.

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Kevin Durant and OKC to level series

Up 2-1, the Grizzlies are in a great position right now to advance to the conference finals. A win on Monday would be a huge step to making that happen. However Memphis will have to get past Durant and crew at the Fedex Forum.

 
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Lakers and Grizzlies highlight NBA betting trends in the Playoffs

The playoffs provide a unique situation for both NBA teams and NBA handicappers.

 
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2011 NBA Playoffs: Conference Semi-Finals

The 1st round of the NBA Playoffs provided plenty of surprises and upsets, and with favorites such as theLakers and Celtics struggling, round two looks to provide just as much, if not more action than its predecessor.

 
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Los Angeles Lakers -7 over Dallas Mavericks to even up the series

Once again the Lakers have dropped the first game of the NBA playoff series but look for them to take care of business in Game 2 at home. Despite the big number on the betting odds board I fully expect Kobe and crew to cover.

 
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Atlanta Hawks +8.5 over the Chicago Bulls in Game 2

The pressure will be squarely on Chicago tonight when they host Atlanta in Game 2 at the United Center. The surprising Hawks proved that their first round victory over the Orlando Magic wasn’t a fluke as they captured Game 1.

 
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