Basketball Betting Odds and Matchups: Jan. 28
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There was a rest from football this week, unless you count the Pro Bowl. That might be the last Pro Bowl considering nobody cares about defense or effort. Once again, ATS Sportsline had a strong basketball weekend, hitting our Underdog Lock of the Year with Georgetown Monday is chock full of top 25 teams and NBA squads in action.
Let's get ready for Big Monday
Sacramento (16-29 SU, 17-26-2 ATS, 27-17-1 O/U) at Washington (11-31 SU, 26-14-2 ATS, 18-22-2 O/U)
Last game (1/16/13): SACRAMENTO (-3.5) over Washington, 95-94. Why is this game highlighted? Washington is the hottest team in the league in betting circles,winning 10 straight ATS. John Wall returned nine games ago so he completely has turned the team back around. Sacramento did beat Washington 11 days ago by one. They have lost four in a row SU and ATS, including a 121-93 loss at Denver on Saturday. Washington is coming off an impressive 86-73 win at home on Saturday over Chicago getting 1. . 9-3 last 12 matchups on the Over bet in this series. Pro Hoops Line: Washington is a 8-point favorite. Total: 201.5.
Indiana (26-18 SU, 22-22 ATS, 16-27-1 OU) at Denver (27-18 SU, 26-19 ATS, 25-20 O/U)
Last game: (12/7/12). Denver (+2) over INDIANA, 92-87. Just when it looked like Indiana was turning the corner, they lose two in a row on the road. On Saturday, they fell at Utah, 114-110 in overtime getting two. They could really use star F Danny Granger back from injury. Playing the fourth game on the road in seven days is never easy. Denver has won three straight, including an easy 121-93 victory over Sacramento at home, giving 12.5. Denver is 12-4 ATS last 16 in series. Pro Basketball Odds: Denver is a 5.5-point favorite. Total: 194.5
Pittsburgh (17-4 SU, 6-8 ATS) at #8 Louisville (16-4 SU, 10-10 ATS)
Last game: (2/26/12). LOUISVILLE (-8) over Pittsburgh, 57-54. Pittsburgh has quietly had a strong season, going 5-3 in the league after starting out slow. They average 73ppg and shoot 49% from the floor. Pittsburgh is coming over four straight wins including an easy victory over Depaul on Saturday, 93-55, giving 16. Louisville has lost three straight, including a 53-51 loss at Georgetown on Saturday, giving 5.5. They are shooting just 32.6% from beyond the arc. Louisville is 15-5-1 ATS L21 Monday games. Hoops Odds: Louisville is a 6.5-point favorite. Total: 123