Sunday's NBA betting matchup notes
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Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors
Toronto has won three of four against Houston over the past two seasons, but the Rockets won the most recent meeting, a 114-100 decision in Toronto last March.
Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers swept their season series against the Heat in 2006-07 with a 110-95 win in Miami on Jan. 3.
Charlotte Bobcats at Detroit Pistons
The Pistons have won six of their last eight meetings against the Bobcats. Detroit won its first four home games against Charlotte before that streak ended with a 103-96 loss on Jan. 10.
Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers
Milwaukee has won three of four against the Blazers, but dropped the last meeting on Jan. 21, 99-95 in Portland.
New Jersey Nets at Washington Wizards
New Jersey has won six straight against the Wizards (9-10), including three on the road, since a 94-74 loss in Washington on Dec. 13, 2005.
Seattle SuperSonics at New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans has won four consecutive home games versus Seattle.
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers have won 13 of the last 14 meetings, and 24 of 26 home games against the Warriors since the 1994-95 season.
Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors
- The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Houston forced 17 New Jersey turnovers in Friday's 96-89 win, covering the 4.5-point road spread. The 185 points were a PUSH with the posted total of 185.
Yao Ming put up 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Tracy McGrady had 24 points for the Rockets.
Toronto had 19 turnovers in Friday's 112-84 loss at Boston, falling as 12-point road underdogs. The 196 points were OVER the posted total of 189.5.
Anthony Parker scored 13 points, while Joey Graham was one of three Toronto players with 12 points.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 11-9 SU, 9-11 ATS
Toronto: 10-10 SU, 12-8 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Houston's last 19 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Toronto's last 19 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Philadelphia, Monday, December 10
Toronto at Atlanta, Tuesday, December 11
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Miami had 18 turnovers in Friday's 120-113 loss at Golden State, falling as 8.5-point road underdogs. The 233 points scored were OVER the posted total of 210.5.
Dwayne Wade put up 33 points and ten assists, while Ricky Davis came off the bench for 20 points and ten boards for the Heat.
Los Angeles held Sacramento to 38% shooting in Friday's 97-87 win, coming in as 5.5-point road underdogs. The 184 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 193.5.
Chris Kaman put up 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Corey Maggette added 18 points for the Clippers.
Current streak:
Miami has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 4-15 SU, 10-9 ATS
Los Angeles: 7-11 SU, 6-12 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 2-8
After playing Golden State are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Miami is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Miami is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami at Phoenix, Monday, December 10
LA Clippers at New Jersey, Tuesday, December 11
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Detroit Pistons
- The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Charlotte Bobcats and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Sunday.
Gerald Wallace had 22 points and seven rebounds as the Bobcats defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-93 on Saturday night.
The Bobcats won as 8.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 184.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Detroit were outrebounded 51-39 in Friday's 89-81 loss to Chicago, falling as 8-point home favorites. The 189 points scored were OVER the posted total of 183.5.
Chauncey Billups had a game-high 27 points, and Richard Hamilton sank 24 points for the Pistons.
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-11 SU, 6-11-1 ATS
Detroit: 13-6 SU, 10-9 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-3
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 3-7
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Memphis are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to LA Clippers, Wednesday, December 12
Detroit at Memphis, Tuesday, December 11
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rose Garden.
Milwaukee shot 37.4% from the floor in Friday's 104-98 loss at Seattle, falling as 1.5-point road underdogs. The 202 points scored were OVER the posted total of 200.
Michael Redd had the hot hand with 41 points, and Andrew Bogut put up 13 points and 11 boards for the Bucks.
The Trail Blazers scored 29 points in the fourth quarter, as they came away with a 112-106 win over the Heat. The Trail Blazers won the game as 3-point underdogs, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Brandon Roy shot 7-for-15 from the field with 22 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Portland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 8-10 SU, 7-10-1 ATS
Portland: 7-12 SU, 9-10 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 3-7
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 1-9
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Portland
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Milwaukee is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Portland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at Sacramento, Monday, December 10
Portland at Utah, Tuesday, December 11
Seattle SuperSonics vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The Seattle SuperSonics and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Seattle's Kevin Durant dropped 35 points in Friday's 104-98 win over Milwaukee, covering the 1.5-point home spread. The 202 points scored were OVER the posted total of 200.
Chris Wilcox had 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Earl Watson notched 12 points and nine assists for the Supersonics.
New Orleans' Chris Paul had 43 points and nine assists in Friday's 118-116 overtime win over Memphis, failing to cover the 6.5-point home spread. The 234 points scored were OVER the posted total of 201.5.
David West had 27 points, while Tyson Chandler added 13 points and 19 boards for the Hornets.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 5-15 SU, 9-11 ATS
New Orleans: 13-7 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a win are 4-6
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Denver are 3-7
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Seattle
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Orleans's last 16 games
Next up:
Seattle at Chicago, Tuesday, December 11
New Orleans at Denver, Wednesday, December 12
New Jersey Nets vs. Washington Wizards
- The New Jersey Nets and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Verizon Center.
New Jersey had 15 turnovers in Friday's 96-89 loss to Houston, falling as 4.5-point home underdogs. The 185 points were a PUSH with the posted total of 185.
Vince Carter poured in 32 points, and Richard Jefferson fired home 29 points for the Nets.
Washington were outscored 40-21 in the third quarter of Friday's 122-107 loss to Phoenix, falling as 6.5-point home underdogs. The 229 points scored were OVER the posted total of 224.
Andray Blatche came off the bench with 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Antawn Jamison had 16 points for 11 boards for the Wizards.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 9-11 SU, 7-12-1 ATS
Washington: 9-10 SU, 11-8 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 12 games
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Next up:
New Jersey home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, December 11
Washington home to Minnesota, Tuesday, December 11
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- The division rival Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Six Golden State players reached double figures in Friday's 120-113 win over Miami, failing to cover the 8.5-point home spread. The 233 points scored were OVER the posted total of 210.5.
Stephen Jackson led the way with 28 points, and Baron Davis had 25 points for the Warriors.
The Lakers outplayed the Nuggets in the final quarter and came away with a 111-107 win on Wednesday, as 9-point underdogs. The 218 points were UNDER the posted total of 220.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Vladimir Radmanovic added 21 points in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 11-8 SU, 10-9 ATS
Los Angeles: 11-8 SU, 11-8 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 7-3
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 11 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Golden State
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 11 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State home to San Antonio, Tuesday, December 11
LA Lakers home to San Antonio, Thursday, December 13
Sunday's NCAAB betting matchup notes
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Jacksonville at No. 4 Georgetown
Sunday is the first meeting between these schools since Jacksonville won 41-24 via forfeit during the 1970-71 season.
No. 21 Villanova at Temple
Villanova have won the last two matchups versus the Owls by an average of 20.0 points and hold a 41-40 advantage in the all-time series.
Portland State at No. 6 Washington State
Washington State is 5-0 all-time against Portland State.
Sunday's Tip Sheet
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Bettors have a pair of televised games to place wagers on Sunday in college hoops. Let’s examine both of those tilts.
**George Washington at Virginia Tech**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Virginia Tech (4-3 straight up, 3-3 against the spread) as a six-point favorite with a total of 136.
--This is a rebuilding year for the Hokies, who lost three key players – namely Zabian Dowdell, who averaged a team-high 17.4 points per game -- from last season’s 22-12 squad that finished third in the ACC. They are unbeaten in four home games, but have lost to Butler and Gonzaga on neutral courts and at Penn St.
--George Washington (3-3 SU, 0-1-1 ATS) has lost to Auburn, UCLA and Maryland-Baltimore so far this season. The Colonials snapped a three-game losing streak by trashing Baltimore-Eastern Shore 78-39 in a non-lined matchup.
--Va. Tech is off a 67-39 win over UNC-Greensboro as an eight-point home favorite. Jeff Allen paced the Hokies with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Allen, a heralded freshman signee, is the team’s second-leading scorer (13.4 PPG) and leading rebounder (8.0 RPG).
--Dating back to 1999, Va. Tech has covered the spread in four of the last five head-to-head meetings. However, GW has won back-to-back meetings, including last year’s 63-62 win as a 3 ½-point home underdog.
--FSN will have the telecast at 5:30 p.m. Eastern.
**Boston College at Maryland**
--Maryland (6-3 SU, 1-6 ATS) has been a serious money burner this season with its lone spread cover coming in a 69-61 home win over Illinois as a one-point favorite.
--The Terrapins are off an 89-65 win Thursday over Morgan St. in a non-lined affair. Eric Hayes scored a team-high 19 points and dished out seven assists. Greivis Vasquez added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds.
--Boston College (6-1 SU, 3-2 ATS) bounced back from its first defeat – a 98-89 loss to Providence last Saturday in OT – to beat Saint Louis 61-39 Tuesday as a nine-point home favorite. Freshman Corey Raji paced the Eagles with 13 points, draining 4-of-5 shots from the floor and all five of his attempts from the charity stripe.
--BC is led by junior guard Tyrese Rice, who is averaging a team-high 21.2 points and 6.2 assists per game.
--When these teams met last season, BC collected a 73-62 win as a 1 ½-point home ‘chalk.’
--Maryland junior forward Dave Neal (wrist) has been out since Nov. 12. He’s almost ready to return and is listed as “questionable” in this spot.
--The ‘over’ is 3-2 in BC’s five games with a total.
--Dating back to last year, the ‘under’ is 7-1 in Maryland’s last eight home games.
--LVSC opened Maryland as a six-point ‘chalk’ with a total of 144.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on FSN.
Jamaal Tinsley unhurt after shots were fired
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers guard Jamaal Tinsley and several companions were targeted in a shooting Sunday morning that wounded one person outside a downtown hotel.
Tinsley was not injured.
Joey Qatato, identified as the team's equipment manager on the Pacers' Web site, was struck in both elbows as he sat with Tinsley in the player's Rolls Royce. The 48-year-old Qatato was taken to Methodist Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Police said the shooting involved an assault rifle and followed a confrontation when Tinsley and his companions were leaving the ''Cloud 9'' club.
''We're grateful that it happened at that time of day,'' Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Paul Thompson said. ''The streets are pretty bare that time of the morning.
''If it happened during rush hour, God knows what would have happened.''
Tinsley's group had arrived at the club in three cars owned by the player - a Mercedes, a Rolls Royce and a Dodge Charger. Thompson said a group of people gathered around the Rolls Royce and gave Tinsley a hard time about his cars and his earnings.
After Tinsley and friends left, they realized they were being followed by a gray Chrysler and a dark pickup truck, Thompson said.
Instead of going home, Tinsley's group pulled into the Conrad Hotel, a downtown luxury hotel, where the shooting began. Tinsley's Rolls Royce was struck by several bullets, and five bullet holes were found in the Charger, police said.
No one was injured in the Charger.
Two vehicles in Tinsley's group then followed the shooters in a chase, and Tinsley's brother, James, returned fire at the attackers, police said.
It was unknown whether anyone was hit, and Jamaal Tinsley was not involved in the chase, Thompson said.
The Pacers travel to Cleveland Tuesday. Odds for the game have not yet been released.
Sunday's shooting is the latest in a string of violent crimes targeting professional athletes.
Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor died Nov. 27, a day after he was shot in the bedroom of his Miami home in what police have said was a botched burglary.
Over the summer, NBA players Eddy Curry and Antoine Walker were robbed just weeks apart in their Chicago-area homes. In September, two men broke into the home of Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson, tying up the victim and stealing jewelry.
Authorities were called to the downtown Indianapolis hotel about 3:40 a.m. And Tinsley appeared to be the only Pacer in the group, which included his brother and several friends, Thompson said.
Police still were investigating and looking for the two vehicles. They have made no additional arrests, Thompson said.
The Indiana Pacers did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment. Tinsley's agent, Raymond Brothers, could not be reached for comment.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank said: ''We are gathering details but before we know more, it's inappropriate for us to comment.''
Police arrested one person in Tinsley's group, Antoine Toon, on an outstanding warrant out of Georgia.
Tinsley and another Pacers player, Marquis Daniels, both face charges stemming from a bar fight almost a year ago.
A grand jury indicted Tinsley on a felony charge of intimidation and misdemeanor counts of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidation in connection with a Feb. 6 fight at the 8 Seconds Saloon. Daniels is charged with battery and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Their trial is scheduled to start Jan. 14.
According to a police report, the manager of the bar said Tinsley threatened to kill him during the fight. The confrontation with the players followed another fight involving a person who employees thought was trying to steal coats from the coat check area, police said.