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Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs

- The Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AT&T Center.

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

Tracy McGrady scored 23 points to lead the Rockets in a 97-86 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Rockets failed to cover the 11-point spread at home, and the 183 points fell UNDER the posted total of 190.5.

McGrady also had 11 rebounds and nine assists for the Rockets. Louis Scola had 18 points and 18 assists for a double-double performance in the win.

Manu Ginobili dropped 26 points as the Spurs got past the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-84 on Friday night.

San Antonio covered as 12.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 186.5-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
San Antonio has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Houston: 49-23 SU, 41-29-2 ATS
San Antonio: 50-23 SU, 34-39 ATS

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Golden State are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
San Antonio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next up:
Houston at Sacramento, Tuesday, April 1
San Antonio home to Golden State, Tuesday, April 1

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:12 am
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Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

- If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves meet at Target Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 7-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Carlos Boozer scored 34 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the Jazz cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 121-101 on Friday night.

Utah covered as 16-point home favorites as the teams played over the 206-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Ryan Gomes led Minnesota with 17 points and 10 rebounds in its 99-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

San Antonio covered as 12.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 186.5-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Utah: 48-25 SU, 39-34 ATS
Minnesota: 18-53 SU, 33-37-1 ATS

Utah most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing San Antonio are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

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

Next up:
Utah home to Washington, Monday, March 31
Minnesota home to Detroit, Tuesday, April 1

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:13 am
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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

- The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Philips Arena.

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

Jamal Crawford led New York with 26 points in its 103-95 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Toronto failed to cover as 13.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Mike Bibby went for 30 points and eight assists to lead the Hawks past the Chicago Bulls 106-103 on Friday night.

Atlanta couldn't cover as 5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 207-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 20-52 SU, 31-40-1 ATS
Atlanta: 32-40 SU, 34-38 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
New York is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games

Next up:
New York at Milwaukee, Tuesday, April 1
Atlanta at Memphis, Monday, March 31

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:13 am
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

- The fans at Quicken Loans Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers when they take their seats on Sunday.

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

Andre Miller led the way for Philadelphia with 16 points and 10 assists in its 107-93 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Phoenix covered as 1.5-point road favorites as the game played under the 216-point total set by sportsbooks.

LeBron James led Cleveland with 13 points in its 85-71 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Detroit covered as 7-point home favorites as the game played under the 181.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 37-36 SU, 39-33-1 ATS
Cleveland: 40-33 SU, 34-39 ATS

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Cleveland's last 20 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up:
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Tuesday, April 1
Cleveland at Charlotte, Wednesday, April 2

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:14 am
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New Orleans Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors

- The New Orleans Hornets and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.

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

Chris Paul led New Orleans with 22 points and 10 assists in its 112-92 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Boston covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 196-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Chris Bosh went for 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Raptors to a 103-95 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Toronto failed to cover as 13.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 195.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 49-22 SU, 44-26-1 ATS
Toronto: 37-35 SU, 37-35 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 2-8
After playing New York are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Toronto is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans

Next up:
New Orleans at Orlando, Tuesday, April 1
Toronto at Charlotte, Monday, March 31

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:14 am
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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics

- The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday 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.

The Heat were doused 85-69 by the Pistons last time out, as 20.5-point road underdogs. The combined 154 points fell UNDER the posted total of 179.

Blake Ahearn had 15 points for the Heat, and Chris Quinn netted 11 points with five rebounds and seven assists in the loss.

Paul Pierce had 27 points and nine assists to lead the Celtics over the New Orleans Hornets 112-92 on Friday night.

Boston covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 196-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 13-59 SU, 28-43-1 ATS
Boston: 57-15 SU, 44-26-2 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 1-9
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Boston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami

Next up:
Miami at Indiana, Monday, March 31
Boston at Chicago, Tuesday, April 1

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:15 am
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors

- The Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

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

The Mavericks were thumped 118-105 by the Nuggets last time out, as a 9-point road underdog. The 223 points made it OVER the posted total of 215.

Jason Kidd had 19 points and 15 assists in a losing effort.

Baron Davis led the way for Golden State with 28 points and seven assists in its 119-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

The game resulted in a push, with Denver listed as 7-point home favorites. The teams played under the 240-point total set by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Dallas: 45-27 SU, 30-38-4 ATS
Golden State: 44-28 SU, 32-40 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After playing Denver are 9-1
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 20 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Golden State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

Next up:
Dallas at LA Clippers, Monday, March 31
Golden State at San Antonio, Tuesday, April 1

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:15 am
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Sacramento Kings vs. Seattle SuperSonics

- The Sacramento Kings and the Seattle SuperSonics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at KeyArena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Kings listed as 5-point favorites versus the SuperSonics, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Ron Artest led Sacramento with 28 points in its 114-108 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Washington covered as 2-point road underdogs as the game played over the 203.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Kevin Durant led Seattle with 18 points in its 96-93 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.

Charlotte won as 4-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 207-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Sacramento: 32-40 SU, 36-35-1 ATS
Seattle: 17-56 SU, 35-35-3 ATS

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 2-8
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 5-2
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Sacramento is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Seattle is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games

Next up:
Sacramento home to Houston, Tuesday, April 1
Seattle home to LA Clippers, Wednesday, April 2

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:16 am
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Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers

- The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers when they take their seats on Sunday.

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

Antawn Jamison scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Wizards to a 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Washington covered as 2-point road underdogs as the game played over the 203.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 53 points and 10 rebounds in its 114-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Memphis upset Los Angeles as 14.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 218-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Washington: 38-34 SU, 41-30-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 49-24 SU, 43-29-1 ATS

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing Memphis are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Washington is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
LA Lakers are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Washington
LA Lakers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games when playing at home against Washington

Next up:
Washington at Utah, Monday, March 31
LA Lakers home to Portland, Wednesday, April 2

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 5:16 am
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Houston at San Antonio, 1:00 ET ABC
Houston: 12-4 ATS as road underdog
San Antonio: 20-8 Under off home win

Utah at Minnesota, 3:35 ET
Utah: 13-3 ATS Away off BB wins by 15+ points
Minnesota: 4-12 ATS at home revenging DD loss

New York at Atlanta, 4:05 ET
New York: 2-12 ATS in March
Atlanta: 5-1 ATS on Sunday

Miami at Boston, 6:05 ET
Miami: 0-9 ATS after playing BB games as road underdog
Boston: 17-4 ATS off DD home win

New Orleans at Toronto, 6:05 ET
New Orleans: 6-0 ATS off DD road loss
Toronto: 7-1 ATS off division win

Philadelphia at Cleveland, 6:05 ET
Philadelphia: 18-9 ATS 2nd half of season
Cleveland: 4-14 ATS at home off DD road loss

Sacramento at Seattle, 9:05 ET
Sacramento: 23-9 Over off home loss
Seattle: 0-10 ATS at home off BB non-conf games

Dallas at Golden State, 9:05 ET NBATV
Dallas: 1-7 ATS at Golden State
Golden State: 9-21 ATS as home favorite

Washington at LA Lakers, 9:35 ET
Washington: 19-7 ATS as road underdog
LA Lakers: 10-3 Over off SU loss as favorite

 
Posted : March 30, 2008 9:03 am
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