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Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks

- The Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Chris Bosh had 32 points, eight rebounds, and five assists to lift the Raptors to a 104-100 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.

Toronto cashed in as 2-point road favorites as the game played over the 194-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Josh Smith had 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists as the Hawks got past the Memphis Grizzlies 116-99 on Monday night.

Atlanta covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 210-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Toronto: 38-36 SU, 38-36 ATS
Atlanta: 34-40 SU, 35-39 ATS

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 2-8
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 14 games when playing Toronto
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

Next up:
Toronto home to Charlotte, Friday, April 4
Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:50 am
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Bobcats

- The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Cavaliers defeated Philadelphia 91-88 as a 4.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (192.5).

LeBron James scored 26 points to go along with nine rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, while Delonte West added 18 points and 11 assists in the win.

Jason Richardson paced Charlotte with 26 points and six boards in its 104-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

Toronto cashed in as 2-point road favorites as the game played over the 194-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Cleveland: 41-33 SU, 34-40 ATS
Charlotte: 28-46 SU, 31-40-3 ATS

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Cleveland

Next up:
Cleveland home to Chicago, Thursday, April 3
Charlotte at Toronto, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:51 am
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards

- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Verizon Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Michael Redd went for 36 points, nine assists, and six rebounds to lift the Bucks past the New York Knicks 119-115 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee failed to cash as 8-point home favorites as the teams played over the 205.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.

Antawn Jamison led Washington with 22 points in its 129-87 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Utah covered as 9-point home favorites as the teams played over the 209-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 25-48 SU, 31-41-1 ATS
Washington: 38-36 SU, 42-31-1 ATS

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 2-8
After playing New York are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 3-7
After playing Utah are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Milwaukee home to Indiana, Friday, April 4
Washington home to Miami, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:51 am
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Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics

- The Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Danny Granger went for 23 points and seven rebounds to lead the Pacers over the Miami Heat 105-85 on Monday night.

Indiana covered as 16.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 198.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Ray Allen had 22 points and six assists as the Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 106-92 on Tuesday night.

Boston covered as 8-point road favorites as the teams played under the 200-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Boston has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Indiana: 31-43 SU, 35-37-2 ATS
Boston: 59-15 SU, 46-26-2 ATS

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Indiana is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Indiana is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Boston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
Boston is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against Indiana

Next up:
Indiana at Milwaukee, Friday, April 4
Boston at Charlotte, Saturday, April 5

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:51 am
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New Orleans Hornets vs. Miami Heat

- The New Orleans Hornets and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Chris Paul had 19 points and 12 assists to lift the Hornets past the Orlando Magic 98-97 on Tuesday night.

New Orleans won as a road pick 'em as the game played under the 208-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Reserve Daequan Cook led Miami with 16 points and six boards in its 105-85 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Indiana covered as 16.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 198.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Miami has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 51-22 SU, 45-26-2 ATS
Miami: 13-61 SU, 28-45-1 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Indiana are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans's last 12 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 12 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

Next up:
New Orleans home to New York, Friday, April 4
Miami at Washington, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:52 am
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New York Knicks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

- The New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at FedExForum.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Quentin Richardson was the high scorer for New York with 22 points in its 119-115 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee failed to cash as 8-point home favorites as the teams played over the 205.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.

Rudy Gay paced Memphis with 29 points in its 116-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Atlanta covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 210-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Memphis has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 20-54 SU, 33-40-1 ATS
Memphis: 19-55 SU, 32-42 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
New York is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Memphis
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
Memphis is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing New York
Memphis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New York

Next up:
New York at New Orleans, Friday, April 4
Memphis home to Golden State, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:53 am
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz

- The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Al Jefferson led the way for Minnesota with 26 points and seven rebounds in its 94-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

Detroit failed to cover as 6.5-point road favorites as the teams played under the 186-point total listed by sportsbooks.

C.J. Miles dropped 29 points as the Jazz rolled past the Washington Wizards 129-87 on Monday night.

Utah covered as 9-point home favorites as the teams played over the 209-point total set by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Minnesota: 19-54 SU, 35-37-1 ATS
Utah: 49-26 SU, 40-35 ATS

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games when playing Minnesota

Next up:
Minnesota at Phoenix, Friday, April 4
Utah home to San Antonio, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:53 am
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Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks

- The Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at American Airlines Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Baron Davis led Golden State with 19 points and six rebounds in its 116-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

San Antonio covered as 8-point home favorites as the game played over the 207-point total set by oddsmakers.

Jason Kidd dropped 27 points to lift the Mavericks to a 93-86 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Dallas covered as 6-point road favorites as the teams played under the 192.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Golden State: 45-29 SU, 33-41 ATS
Dallas: 46-28 SU, 31-39-4 ATS

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 10-0

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 9-1
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Golden State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Golden State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
Dallas is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Dallas is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Golden State

Next up:
Golden State at Memphis, Friday, April 4
Dallas at LA Lakers, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:54 am
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Seattle SuperSonics

- The Los Angeles Clippers and the Seattle SuperSonics will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at KeyArena.

Oddsmakers currently have the SuperSonics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Al Thornton paced Los Angeles with 26 points and seven boards in its 93-86 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Dallas covered as 6-point road favorites as the teams played under the 192.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.

The Sonics lost to Sacramento 120-107 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (215.5).

Kevin Durant led the Sonics with 25 points and Jeff Green deposited 21 points.

Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 22-52 SU, 32-42 ATS
Seattle: 17-57 SU, 35-36-3 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Seattle
LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Seattle is 20-5 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Seattle is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games

Next up:
LA Clippers at Sacramento, Thursday, April 3
Seattle home to Houston, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:54 am
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

- The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers 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.

Travis Outlaw was the high scorer for Portland with 26 points in its 93-85 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Charlotte cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 192-point total set by sportsbooks.

The Lakers defeated Washington 126-120 in overtime as a 7-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (210).

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points and handed out 13 assists for the Lakers, while Sasha Vujacic added 20 points in the win.

Current streak:
Portland has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Portland: 38-36 SU, 37-37 ATS
Los Angeles: 50-24 SU, 43-30-1 ATS

Portland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 2-5
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Portland is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Portland
LA Lakers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games at home
LA Lakers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games at home

Next up:
Portland home to Houston, Thursday, April 3
LA Lakers home to Dallas, Friday, April 4

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 7:55 am
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Cleveland at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Cleveland: 10-2 ATS Away after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6
Charlotte: 14-24 ATS off ATS loss

Toronto at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 23-10 ATS vs. Southeast division
Atlanta: 6-17 ATS after 3+ overs

Milwaukee at Washington, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 19-6 OVER second half of the season
Washington: 10-3 OVER off BB non-conference games

(TC) Indiana at Boston, 7:05 ET ESPN
Indiana: 34-48 ATS as an underdog
Boston: 37-22 ATS as a favorite

New Orleans at Miami, 7:35 ET
New Orleans: 6-1 ATS after playing BB games as a road favorite
Miami: 11-24 ATS in home games

New York at Memphis, 8:05 ET
New York: 5-1 UNDER playing their 3rd road game in 4 days
Memphis: 3-10 ATS off a DD home loss

Minnesota at Utah, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 5-16 ATS in April games
Utah: 25-12 ATS in home games

Golden State at Dallas, 9:35 ET ESPN
Golden State: 10-1 UNDER when playing their 4th game in 5 days
Dallas: 2-12 ATS off a road win

LA Clippers at Seattle, 10:05 ET
LA Clippers: 19-31 ATS revenging a road loss
Seattle: 12-4 UNDER vs. Pacific division

Portland at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Portland: 1-5 ATS off SU loss as a home favorite
LA Lakers: 14-5 ATS after playing 3+ games as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

 
Posted : April 2, 2008 3:43 pm
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