Lakers vs. Celtics Preview BOSTON, MA (AP) – Boston got the best of the Lakers in Los Angeles in their NBA finals rematch last month. However, based on their recent regular-season play at TD Garden, the Lakers have a good chance to split the season series.
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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Preview NASHVILLE, TN (AP) – At the bottom of the SEC East, Vanderbilt doesn’t have much room for error as it opens the second half of the conference season. A visit by surging Alabama could make it difficult for the Commodores to move out of the cellar.
UConn vs. St. John’s Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – Connecticut has beaten four top 12 teams, but Jim Calhoun felt last week’s comeback win over an unranked opponent – which allowed the Huskies to avoid a third straight loss – was perhaps their most significant achievement of the season.
Sabres vs. Panthers Preview SUNRISE, FL (AP) – The Buffalo Sabres are back in the playoff discussion in the Eastern Conference due to a six-week surge. Their road success in that span should have the Sabres confident about solving the team right behind them in the standings.
Kings vs. Penguins Preview PITTSBURGH, PA (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins won four of the first five games they were without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, a testament to the team’s steady defense and solid depth up front.
Weaver heads to arbitration PHOENIX, AZ (AP) – Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels have gone to salary arbitration, with the pitcher asking for his salary to be doubled to $8.8 million and the team arguing he should be paid $7,365,000.
Forcier transfers to Miami CORAL GABLES, FL (AP) – Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier has transferred to Miami.
Bradford excited to learn new offense NORMAN, OK (AP) – Sam Bradford was eager to spend the next few months learning every nuance of the West Coast offense that helped him win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Tuesday NBA Opening Odds (The Spread) – There are seven games on the NBA schedule Tuesday night, one of which pits young phenom Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers against the Orlando Magic. Continue reading for opening odds, spreads and totals on every NBA game for February 8.
Tuesday College Basketball Odds (The Spread) – There are three teams in the top-25 on the college basketball Tuesday night and it includes an ESPN doubleheader. Continue reading for opening odds, spreads and totals on all of Tuesday’s games in the NCAA.