The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at US Airways Center.
Odds makers currently have the Suns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 213.
The Bulls had six players reach double figures as they tore apart the Kings 109-88 on Friday. The Bulls won the game as a pick’em, and the 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 213. Luol Deng and Ben Gordon each went for 20 points, while Tyrus Thomas had 14 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Suns were defeated 114-104 by the Spurs last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. The game’s 218 points sailed OVER the posted total of 198.5. Amar’e Stoudemire had 28 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in a losing effort.
The Bulls came off an impressive road win last night, so one of my top sports picks for Saturday is for Phoenix to cover the spread.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 20-27 SU, 21-26 ATS
Phoenix: 25-19 SU, 15-28-1 ATS
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at FedExForum.
Odds makers currently have the Lakers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total is sitting at 205½.
The 36-9 Lakers keep rolling along as they defeated the Timberwolves by a final score of 132-119 on Friday. The Lakers covered the 7-point spread, and the game’s combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 209. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 30 points and eight rebounds. Andrew Bynum added 27 points and 15 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Grizzlies were defeated 114-102 in overtime by the Thunder last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The game’s 216 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 196. Rudy Gay netted 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, who’ve lost 11 straight.
LA came off a big win last night, so one of my top basketball picks for Saturday is for Memphis to cover the spread.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 11 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 36-9 SU, 22-23 ATS
Memphis: 11-34 SU, 15-29-1 ATS
The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Odds makers currently have the Pacers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total is sitting at 223½.
The Knicks handed the Hawks a third straight loss in a 112-104 victory last time out. The Knicks won that game as a pick’em, while the 216 points made it OVER the posted total of 208. Nate Robinson led the Knicks with 24 points, and David Lee had 17 points with 16 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Mike Dunleavy had a solid performance on Friday with a game-high 30 points to lead the Pacers in a 114-103 victory over the Heat. The Pacers covered the 4-point spread at home, and the game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 207. Danny Granger had 19 points for the Pacers and Troy Murphy had 19 with 12 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
One of my pro basketball picks for Saturday is for Indiana to trounce the Knicks.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 20-25 SU, 26-19 ATS
Indiana: 19-28 SU, 25-21-1 ATS
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Target Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 38 points and eight boards before fouling out in the first overtime in its 117-110 double OT loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night. Charlotte cashed as 12-point road underdogs as the game played over the 195-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Timberwolves fell 98-89 to the Pistons last time out, as a slight 1-point underdog at home. The game’s 187 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 188. Kevin Love had a double-double in a losing effort, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds.
One of my top sports picks for Friday is for LA to romp Minnesota.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 35-9 SU, 21-23 ATS
Minnesota: 16-28 SU, 22-21-1 ATS
The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Odds makers currently have the Celtics listed as 6-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total is sitting at 181½.
The Celtics won their ninth straight by defeating the Kings 119-100 on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 17-point spread, while the 219 points made it OVER the night’s posted total of 208. Eddie House went for a game-high 28 points, and Rajon Rondo helped out with 24 points and nine assists in that win.
The Pistons snapped a two-game slide with a 98-89 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Pistons covered the 1-point spread on the road, while the 187 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 188. Rasheed Wallace tossed in 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to complete a double-double in the win.
One of my basketball picks for Friday is the Boston Celtics to easily win.
Current streak:
Boston has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 38-9 SU, 27-20 ATS
Detroit: 25-19 SU, 19-25 ATS
The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Williams Arena.
Odds makers currently have the Fighting Illini listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Golden Gophers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Guard Demetri McCamey led the way for Illinois with 25 points and seven assists in a 64-57 win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon. The game played to a push, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 123.
Minnesota defeated Indiana 67-63 as a 9.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (127). Damian Joseph scored 18 points for Minnesota and Ralph Sampson III added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
One of my basketball picks for Thursday is for Illinois to easily defeat Minnesota.
Current streak:
Illinois has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Illinois: 17-3 SU, 11-5-1 ATS
Minnesota: 17-3 SU, 9-6 ATS
The Michigan State Spartans and the Iowa Hawkeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Odds makers currently have the Spartans listed as 6-point favorites versus the Hawkeyes, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michigan State defeated Ohio State 78-67 as a 3-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (129.5). Durrell Summers netted 26 points for the Spartans and Kalin Lucas added 20 points in the win.
Iowa couldn’t hold on to the lead, losing 63-59 to Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center Saturday. Iowa covered as a 6-point road underdog while the final score played under the 124-point total.
One of my sports picks for Thursday is for Michigan State to defeat Iowa handily.
Team records:
Michigan State: 16-3 SU, 8-8 ATS
Iowa: 12-8 SU, 9-6 ATS
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Florida State Seminoles will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Tucker Center.
Odds makers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 12-point favorites versus the Seminoles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Wayne Ellington had 25 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, as North Carolina pounded Clemson 94-70 on Wednesday night. North Carolina won as 15-point home favorites as the game played under the 164.5-point total posted by odds makers.
Florida State jumped out to a 30-16 lead at the half and never looked back as they beat Virginia 73-62 on Saturday afternoon. The game was listed as a pick, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 137.
One of my top sports picks for Wednesday is for North Carolina to rollover Florida State.
Current streak:
North Carolina has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
North Carolina: 17-2 SU, 9-9 ATS
Florida State: 16-4 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
The Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Value City Arena.
Odds makers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michigan downed Northwestern 68-59 at the Crisler Arena Saturday. Michigan covered as a 6-point home favorite while the final score played over the 125.5-point total.
Ohio State lost to Michigan State 78-67 as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (129.5). Evan Turner led the Buckeyes with 19 points, while Jon Diebler and B.J. Mullens each scored 12 points.
One of my basketball picks for Wednesday is for Michigan to upset Ohio State.
Current streak:
Ohio State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan: 14-6 SU, 8-6-1 ATS
Ohio State: 13-5 SU, 7-7 ATS
The Charlotte Bobcats and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Odds makers currently have the Lakers listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 196½.
The Bobcats lost to Indiana 98-93 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (201.5). Raja Bell and Boris Diaw both netted 18 points for the Bobcats, while Emeka Okafor had 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Lakers defeated to San Antonio 99-85 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (201). Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 22 points for the Lakers, while Trevor Ariza added 17 points.
One of my top sports picks for Tuesday is for Charlotte to cover, or possibly win straight-up, over LA.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 18-26 SU, 27-17 ATS
Los Angeles: 35-8 SU, 21-22 ATS