The Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds makers currently have the Jazz listed as 16-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total is sitting at 215½.
Six players reached double-figures in leading the Kings to a 98-86 victory over the Clippers on Friday. The Kings covered the slight 1.5-point underdog, while the 184 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 214. Kevin Martin tossed in 20 points to lead the Kings, and Bobby Jackson netted 18 points in the win.
Seven players reached double-figures as the Jazz trounced the Timberwolves 120-103 on Wednesday. The Jazz covered the 8-point spread, and the 223 points sailed OVER the posted total of 212. Mehmet Okur led the way with 25 points, and Ronnie Brewer added 20. Deron Williams dished out 13 assists in that win.
One of my basketball picks for Saturday is for Utah to crush Sacramento.
Current streak:
Utah has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 13-47 SU, 28-32 ATS
Utah: 35-23 SU, 32-26 ATS
The Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Odds makers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 196.
The Pistons tossed in 28 points in the third quarter en route to a 93-85 victory over the Magic on Friday, as 9.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 187. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 31 points and Rodney Stucky added 22 in the win.
The 76ers controlled the tempo late in the game and managed to come away with a 108-103 victory over the Knicks. The 76ers won the game as a 2-point underdog, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5. Andre Miller led the 76ers with 25 points, and Thaddeus Young added 23 in the win.
One of my top sports picks is for Olando to rollover Philadelphia.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 42-16 SU, 36-21-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 29-28 SU, 27-28-2 ATS
The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Friday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Lakers got out to an early lead and never looked back as they cruised past the Suns 132-106 on Thursday. The Lakers covered the 11-point spread, and the 238 points made it OVER the posted total of 232. Lamar Odom led the Lakers with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Kobe Bryant added 22 in the victory.
The Nuggets were outscored 31-18 in the final quarter, but held on for a hard-fought 110-109 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday. The Nuggets failed to cover the 10-point spread, and the 219 points sailed OVER the posted total of 203. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 23 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Chauncey Billups netted a game-high 33 points in that win.
One of my top sports picks for Friday is for Denver to upset LA.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 48-10 SU, 30-27-1 ATS
Denver: 38-20 SU, 32-25-1 ATS
The Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jarrett Jack collected 20 points and dished out six assists to lead the Pacers over the Grizzlies 104-99 on Wednesday. The Pacers covered the 7.5-point spread, and the 203 points fell UNDER the posted total of 208.
The Celtics were upset 93-91 by the Clippers last time out, as 10.5-point favorites. That game’s 184 points went UNDER the posted total of 200. Paul Pierce netted 20 points, while Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 17 points apiece in the loss.
One of my basketball picks for Friday is for Boston to rollover Indiana.
Team records:
Indiana: 25-35 SU, 31-27-2 ATS
Boston: 46-13 SU, 33-26 ATS
The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ray Allen went for 26 points and six rebounds, as the Celtics pasted the Nuggets 114-76 on Monday night. Boston cashed as 2-point road favorites as the game played under the 201-point total listed by sportsbooks
Zach Randolph dropped 27 points and hauled down 11 rebounds to lead the Clippers past the Warriors 118-105 on Monday night. Los Angeles cashed as 4-point home underdogs as the game played under the 228-point total listed by sportsbooks.
One of my top sports picks for Wednesday is for Boston to trounce the LA Clippers.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 46-12 SU, 33-25 ATS
Los Angeles: 14-43 SU, 22-35 ATS
The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Odds makers currently have the Magic listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total is sitting at 217½.
Dwight Howard went for 26 points and 12 rebounds for Orlando in its 120-102 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night. Chicago cashed as 3-point home underdogs as the game played over the 204.5-point total set by odds makers.
Nate Robinson had 41 points and eight rebounds off the bench to lead the Knicks past the Pacers 123-119 on Monday night. New York failed to cover as 6-point home favorites as the teams played over the 225-point total set by sportsbooks.
One of my basketball picks for Wednesday is for NY to upset Orlando.
Team records:
Orlando: 41-15 SU, 35-20-1 ATS
New York: 24-32 SU, 32-24 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 3-7
After a loss are 9-1
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Ford Center.
Odds makers currently have the Lakers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total is sitting at 222½.
The Lakers defeated Minnesota 111-108 as a 9.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219). Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists, while Lamar Odom scored 25 points to go along with 14 rebounds in the win.
The Thunder fell 133-120 to the Warriors last time out, as a 7.5-point underdog. The 253 points sailed OVER the posted total of 229.5. Kevin Durant poured in a game-high 32 points, while Russell Westbrook netted 31. Jeff Green finished with a double-double, tossing in 27 points to go with 15 rebounds in the loss.
One my top basketball picks for Tuesday is for LA to crush Oklahoma.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-10 SU, 28-27-1 ATS
Oklahoma City: 13-43 SU, 33-23 ATS
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Odds makers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total is sitting at 190.
The Grizzlies were stunned 115-106 by the Kings last time out, as 7-point favorites at home. The game’s 221 points sailed OVER the posted total of 208. O.J. Mayo had 24 points with four rebounds and four assists in a losing effort.
The Cavaliers defeated Detroit 99-78 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (180.5). Delonte West scored a game-high 25 points for Cleveland, while LeBron James chipped in with 20 points in the win.
One of my top sports picks is for Cleveland to rollover Memphis.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 4 straight games.
Cleveland has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 15-40 SU, 21-33-1 ATS
Cleveland: 43-11 SU, 36-18 ATS
The Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center.
Odds makers currently have the Celtics listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total is sitting at 199.
The Celtics defeated Phoenix 128-108 as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (221.5).
Rajon Rondo scored a game-high 32 points to go along with 10 assists for Boston, while Ray Allen added 31 points in the win. The Nuggets lost to Milwaukee 120-117 as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (209.5). Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 33 points and Chauncey Billups had 21 points in the loss.
With the key injuries that Boston have I will make the Denver Nuggets one of my top sports picks for Monday.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 45-12 SU, 32-25 ATS
Denver: 37-19 SU, 32-23-1 ATS
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Odds makers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
James Johnson went for 24 points and 11 rebounds, as Wake Forest dumped Georgia Tech 87-69 on Wednesday night. Wake Forest covered as 14-point home favorites as the teams played over the 148-point total set by sportsbooks.
Gerald Henderson went for 19 points and five rebounds in leading Duke to a 76-69 victory over St. John’s on Thursday. Duke failed to cover the 14-point spread, but the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 136. Jon Scheyer collected 18 points for Duke, and Kyle Singler chipped in with 15 in the win.
One of my basketball picks for Sunday is for Duke to win easily over Wake Forest.
Current streak:
Wake Forest has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Wake Forest: 20-4 SU, 12-8 ATS
Duke: 21-5 SU, 11-13-1 ATS