Basketball Odds and Previews: Jan. 23
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Hump day also is a good day for the betting world. We've got a great schedule of NBA and college basketball games. Oklahoma City in action again, this time facing an underrated Golden State team on the road. In college basketball, #1 Duke is in action in a tough road contest against Miami-Fla.
Let's get rolling!
Denver (25-18 SU, 24-19 ATS, 24-19 O/U) at Houston (22-21 SU, 21-21-1 ATS, 24-19 O/U)
Last game: (11/7/12). Denver (+2.5) over HOUSTON, 93-87. Denver is coming off one of their biggest wins of the season, a 121-118 overtime win over Oklahoma City on Sunday. Houston is coming off beating Charlotte on the road, 100-94, giving 7. That win broke a seven-game losing streak. James Harden leads the Rockets, who have struggled defensively lately. Houston is 0-8 ATS last 8 overall. Pro Hoops Line: Houston is a 2-point favorite. Total: 214.5.
Oklahoma City (33-9 SU, 25-15-2 ATS, 22-20 O/U) at Golden State (25-15 SU, 23-16-1 ATS, 24-15-1 O/U)
Last game: (11/18/12). OKLAHOMA CITY (-9.5) over Golden State, 119-109. The Thunder continue their road trip with the fourth game in six days. They defeated the LA Clippers on Tuesday, 109-97 giving 2.5. The Clippers didn't have Chris Paul, who sat out due to injury. The Warriors are coming off a 106-99 win over the Clippers on Monday, getting 4.5 and Paul played, though not effectively. The Warriors appear to be back on track with Stephen Curry healthy. Oklahoma City is 4-0 ATS L4 in series. Pro Basketball Odds: Golden State is a 2.5-point favorite. Total: 206.
#1 Duke (16-1 SU, 10-7 ATS) at Miami-Fla. (13-3 SU, 10-3 ATS)
Last game: (2/5/12). Miami-Fla. (+12) over DUKE, 78-74ot. #1 Duke is coming off an easy, 73-57 win over Georgia Tech, giving 14.5 at home on Thursday. They Miami Hurricanes (13-3 SU, 10-3 ATS) is coming off five straight wins, including a 60-59 road win over Boston College on the road, laying 6. Both teams are playing without key players as top rebounder Reggie Johnson is out for the Hurricanes and third-leading scorer Ryan Kelly will miss this game on Wednesday for the Blue Devils. Duke is 9-2 ATS last 11 road games. Hoops Odds: Duke is a 2-point favorite. Total: 128.