March Madness: Final Four Picks

The Final Four will be played in Houston, Texas and we make our picks below.  After a week of exciting college basketball games, March Madness has reached the Sweet 16.  Athletes participating in the NCAA Tournament have trained hard their entire lives – since early childhood – for a chance to win the national championship. 

College athletics brings out the spirit of competition in its purest form, and we are now witnessing college basketball being played at its highest level.  Let’s appreciate these student-athletes, who juggle school work with sports, and who are not compensated for their efforts.  They have labored thousands of hours in the gym; doing homework on the bus; rejecting countless invitations to weekend parties.  All in the name of personal excellence and team contribution.  They represent their hometowns, their schools, and personal pride.

In the East, No. 1 seed Ohio State is being picked by many experts to reach the Final Four in Houston, Texas.  How can anyone pick against a team who has only lost twice this year?  As expected, the Buckeyes destroyed George Mason 98-66 over the weekend.  Four players from Ohio State scored in double figures led by David Lighty’s ... [More]

Damon D Breaks Down Super Bowl XLV Prop Be

By Tim Furious

Super Bowl XLV prop bets galore await your nervous and excited fingertips at BetUS, and Damon D uses his forum at BetCenter to help you wade through the myriad of betting delights. Before he helps you make some picks, he’s got a bone to pick.

Check out who Damon is kind of (sort of) (not really) feuding with these days:

http://video.betus.com/betcenter/super-bowl-betting-the-top-props-betcenter-episode-21.html

Now I love homers as much as the next guy, and I’ve always said that if you have a soap box, you should just use it. Super Bowl XLV isn’t about Big Ben, Aaron Rodgers, Damon’s Patriots, the other teams not in the Super Bowl or anything else for the sports betting community.

It’s about making money.

The Super Bowl has always generated the most action of any single game in online sports betting for the simple reason that it creates more prop bets than any other game. The game itself always generates a ton of action because – well – it’s the Super Bowl. But the other reason cash starts flowing in every direction is because of the ... [More]

BetFlix Update - Damon Prepares You For Divisional Playoff Round

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The Divisional Playoffs are right around the corner, and if you need someone to steer you in the right direction than ... [More]

BetCenter Tickles Your NFL Betting Fancies For Week 13

By Tim Furious

Ever wondered what a 6-foot sandwich filled with awesome actually sounds like? Well fasten that bib around your neck because Damon Durante is back to toast up another episode of BetCenter for your viewing pleasure. I hope you’re hungry…for some betting tips!

http://video.betus.com/betcenter/nfl-sportsbooks-bc.html

One of the ideas that Damon and I both aggressively push week in and week out is that great teams don’t necessarily make great bets. Case in point, are the Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Rams. Now, the Bills have easily been one of the mainstays in the laughing stock division of the NFL, but in the last month of football they haven’t lost any of their betting investors any money. In fact, Buffalo is 4-0-1 ATS in their past 5 games regardless of their pitiful record.

Yes Stevie Johnson, this is how he does ya’. You may be dropping game winning touchdown passes, but your team is also dropping a deuce on anybody that’s dumb enough to bet against you.  That, unfortunately, has included myself.

The St. Louis Rams are just 5-6 SU, but as Damon points out, they’re also a league leader in sports betting with a record of 8-3 ATS. That by and large means that they’re exceeding expectations and you can credit Sam Bradford for that.

Speaking of young... [More]

Inside the Lines – Kenyon Rasheed Locked & Loaded on Chargers-Colts

Kenyon Rasheed is back for another edition of Inside the Lines, and this time he’s flying solo. Looks like whomever was supposed to be his special guest has left him in the dust, which is exactly who Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers must feel on their injury depleted teams. Kenyon breaks down the prime time showdown in his Game of the Week picks.

Check it out, folks:

http://video.betus.com/inside-the-lines/nfl-betting-pick-betuscoms-game-the-week-itl-e112.html

Everyone is making a big deal about Philip Rivers chasing Dan Marino’s record for total yards in a season. He’s on pace, which shouldn’t surprise anyone because this guy has always been a passing yards machine. While he’s a great quarterback, Rivers ability to sling massive yards through the air might be the only similarity he ends up sharing with Marino.

If Rivers continues with the San Diego Chargers the way they’ve been built, he may never win a Super Bowl either.

Perhaps it’s unfair to compare Rivers to Marino in that respect, but let’s also keep his career in perspective. Getting to the playoffs is truly what the regular season is all about, and you can ask any NFL Hall of Famer if they’d trade their lifetime achievements in for a Super Bowl Ring. Ten-out-of-ten woul... [More]

BetFlix Clinches BJ Penn Preparing For UFC 123 Betting

By Tim Furious

This interview, for me at least, reflects not the BJ Penn that we’re ready to side with or against in UFC 123 betting. Instead, it’s the real BJ Penn. A lot of the time we really don’t know who fighters are, and all we get is those edited hype videos where fighters all they do is trash talk and talk about ripping off someone’s head. Just like the close contact we see in the octagon, what makes the UFC so great is how intimate fans and fighters can get.

Get up close and personal by watching the video below:

http://video.betus.com/ufcmma/ufc-123-bj-penn.html

We know a lot about these guys, perhaps more than we know about other major sports stars these days. We’re flooded with interviews, gossip and hyperbole about guys like Randy Moss, Kobe Bryant and Manny Ramirez, leaving us to just make up our own informed assumptions.

The stage for UFC betting is so much smaller, and not from a scale point of view because this is a massive action generator in that regard. We simply get to see fighters in more humble settings. Rarely are they in front of a press room giving post-game interviews where they’re just playing up to certain personas.

I’ve questioned Penn’s mindset leading up to this fight. I’ll admit that. He’s come off a... [More]

BetCenter Returns This Week…With A Masturbating Orangutan?

By Tim Furious

No I’m not referring to the host of BetCenter, Damon Durante, but I’m referring to how we all feel after getting lambasted by this 2010 NFL betting season. Nobody is feeling the pain more than Damon as he drags his knuckles through the most confusing season we’ve had in nearly a decade.

Wade Phillips is gone. Channing Crowder is an idiot. The Cleveland Browns upended the New England Patriots and Damon’s world is on fire as he brings us another episode of BetCenter to prep you for all the NFL Week 10 betting action you can get your hands on. Check him out below:

http://video.betus.com/betcenter/sports-betting-betcenter-boxing.html

One thing that Damon and I discuss week in and week out is how to measure the ATS records of some teams. For example, the Indianapolis Colts are 5-2-1 ATS this season leading the AFC in sports betting, but the surprising Detroit Lions are chugging ahead of the pack at 7-1 ATS in the NFC. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are the worst sports betting team in all of football at 1-7 ATS. What does t... [More]

Inside The Lines Sits Down With Willie Roaf For Game of the Week!

By Tim Furious

The Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders have been so pitiful over the past few years that we’ve forgotten that they have one of the best rivalries in sports. The 2010 NFL betting season has been a corner turner for both teams, and now this weekend’s tilt between the two finally as some consequences for the AFC West.

That’s why Kenyon Rasheed has found nobody better than former Kansas City Chief, Willie Roaf to discuss the rebirth of the rivalry. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Roaf, he is an 11-time Pro Bowler after being selected eighth overall in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played for 9 years with the New Orleans Saints before closing out his career with three more seasons as a member of the Chiefs. In a word – he was “Nasty”.

http://video.betus.com/inside-the-lines/nfl-betting-pick-week-9-itl-e82.html

It’s not easy for any of us to digest the idea of the Oakland Raiders being any good. They haven’t had a winning record since they went to the Super Bowl and were crushed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003. They’ve been committed to sucking more than they’ve been committed to excellence.

Things have been different this s... [More]

BetCenter Episode 7 Is Here – The “End of the Road” for Favre?

By Tim Furious

Another BetCenter episode is on BetFlix to pummel your face with all the need-to-knows in the NFL betting business. Damon Durante trades in his usual ball cap for a Romosexual style beret. Oddly, it suits him. Watch the douche canoe himself right here:

http://video.betus.com/betcenter/sports-betting-DamonD.html

Damon tackles the issue of violence and head shots in the NFL by touching on the way I destroyed him in our fantasy football matchup this weekend. The amount of points scored this past weekend was amazing as a fan and a fantasy football meat head, but Damon failed to mention that I dragged him through the fantasy mud with Darren McFadden and Kenny Brittanica – An Encyclopedia of Playmaking…on my freaking bench!

Now, I know the last thing you want to hear about is a guy’s fantasy football weekend so let’s get back to NFL betting. The thing about a lot of touchdowns and points in the league is that it makes chasing OVERS  way more fun than usual. Damon touches on why the new league rules are a good thing for us, especially since oddsmakers are naturally hesita... [More]

NLF Betting Preview – Denver, San Francisco Take NFL To Wembley Stadium

NLF Betting Preview – Denver, San Francisco Take NFL To Wembley Stadium
By Tim Furious

If Roger Goddell is trying to grow the NFL brand internationally, he might want to re-think his plan to send an NFL betting matchup between a team like the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers to Wembley Stadium this weekend. That’s right, we’re deploying two of the worst teams in the league to London, England this weekend to showcase America’s great game.

So to make this NFL betting preview worth reading for you gambling types, we’re doing this…wait for it…Cockney English styles!

First off, you have to have your loaf of bread up your jam roll if you’re going to bet your bread and honey on David Carr. The former first round pick has been as taters as blind mice in NFL betting throughout his career.

Alex Smith, who began the season as the starter, probably won’t make the trip to see the NFL in London as he recovers from a sprained shoulder that will keep him on the sidelines for at least two more weeks. The two-and-eight of the Niners has fallen straight in to the pits, and their NFL betting supporters are Hank Marvin for a big win.

San Francisco is just 1-6 SU this season and have fallen in to the bread and butter with a 3-4 ATS record. This may be a hard Strawber... [More]

Bet on Brett Favre – Another BetUS.com Sportsbook perk to Bet on NFL Week 7

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BetFlix Update – Randy Couture Fights Fedor Emelianenko!

By Tim Furious

Those of us that have been fighting for Randy “The Legend” Couture to fight the not-so-legendary-anymore Fedor Emelianenko won’t have to wait any longer…if they own an XBOX 360. The two former heavyweight champions waged war in a virtual octagon before a small live crowd to promote EA Sports MMA, the newest mixed martial arts video game to hit the geek scene. The game features both fighters on the cover.

http://video.betus.com/mma-weekly/fedor-vs-couture.html?camp=om

While boasting Randy Couture, who is still under contract with the UFC, this game also features a lot of other big names such Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem, Andrei Arolovski, Tim Sylvia, Hidehiko Yoshida, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Bas Rutten, Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Cung Le, Nick Dias, Jake Shields, Frank Trigg, Josh Thompson, Mizuto Hirota and Gilbert Melendez.

Former NFL running back, Herschel Walker, is also in the game. The former Dallas Cowboy and Philadelphia Eagle is probably just being used because of his NFL celebrity. He’s the only fighter in the game that has just one professional MMA fight under his belt.

EA Sports MMA is not to be confused with the popular series that features exclusive UFC talent. That game’s called UFC 2010: Undisputed and has Michael Bisping on the cover (I have no idea how he landed the gig either). The irony is that “disputed” ... [More]

BetFlix Update – “Inside The Lines” Breaks Down Minnesota-Dallas!

Everyone is scrambling to find a hint at what to do in the mega matchup for two NFC contenders this weekend when the Dallas Cowboys take their sorry butts down to Minnesota to face off against the Vikings. Who would’ve thought that both of these stacked teams would be starting out the season 1-3 SU? Not these guys:

http://video.betus.com/inside-the-lines/itl-e52-locked-and-loaded-nfl-picks.html

To say that the Dallas Cowboys have been dreadful this season is an understatement. Yet, that’s what happens when you have the time tested, sideways leadership of Wade Phillips and Tony Romo at the helm. The Cowboys are not only 1-4 SU in their past 5 games, they’re 1-4 ATS as well.

You can’t just blame the offense for being lackluster in Dallas either. The defense has allowed 21.8 points per game, even though they’re ranked 12th in both passing yards and rushing yards allowed. To put it simply – numbers and names don’t seem to matter this with team because they flat out stink.

The Vikings are tight -1.5 favorites in this game, but everything about this team has changed with the Randy Moss acquisition. As Damon Durante breaks down, the Vikings lost a game against the Jets that was extremely winnable and Moss looked relatively in sync considering he had three whole days to learn the offense.

But which Vikings team are you betting on? Are you wagering on the ... [More]

BetFlix – The Lord of Loudmouth Tosses Watermelons in BetCenter, Episode 4!

Damon Durante, your resident Lord of Loudmouth, is back to yell at you from your own desktop screens in BetCenter, Episode 4. This week, Damon D breaks down everything you need to ingest in to your brain for the upcoming NFL weekend, while also handing out a brand new award. Look out, ladies and gentlemen, because Damon has some watermelons to toss around:

http://video.betus.com/betcenter/betcenter-season-1-episode-4.html

The inaugural Watermelon to your Face Award is bestowed upon Damon’s favorite new players that I couldn’t care less about. You’ll have to hit the link above to see who he dishes it out too, but don’t be surprised since he’s a freaking Patriots fan.

Damon’s done a great job tutoring the general public on the basic principles of sports betting while he sits on BetCenter’s infamous sports couch, but this week he ups the ante and advances you in to the territory of teaser bets.

If you take the line the house gives you, you’re automatically taking the standard juice of around -110, meaning you’re basically betting $11 to win $10 (10% juice). That’s a standard commission no matter where you throw your money around, and the reason why people watch the line all week to see if it’s dropping, rising or moving sideways.

But what happens when you miss the chance to take the sports betting line where you want it? If you’ve been in this game for a... [More]

Locked and Loaded E2.3

Gary Payton and Kenyon Rasheed are back with another episode of locked and loaded. They break down their two locked and loaded picks for week three of the 2010 NFL season.

Link to Video

This week Gary’s Locked and Loaded game of the week is an AFC North divisional tilt between the Cleveland Browns who are in Baltimore to take on the Ravens. The current NFL betting line on this game favors the Ravens by 10½ points.

Gary mentions how the Ravens struggled in week 2 in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and the how their opponent Cleveland are still struggling at quarterback, despite bringing in Jake Delhomme to run the offense.

Kenyon gives his impression of the game and points attributes the Ravens struggles in week two to the loss of Ed Reed and the team’s lack of quality cornerbacks.

“Ed Reed is gone…I know Ray Lewis gets a lot of credit for running (Baltimore’s) defense but Ed Reed flat out makes plays, he’s always around the ball.” Rasheed continues, “They don’t have any cornerbacks, when I look at Baltimore I don’t see a secondary that can take this team to the next level.” He goes on to say that when the offense isn’t playing well it puts too much pressure on the defense to win games.

Payton makes a bold prediction, picking the Ravens to win a low scoring game in a battle of field goals. GP’s final has the Raven’s winning 12-6.

The... [More]

NBA Finals Betting – Boston Plus Points Is the Way To Go in Game 1

By Mike Rose

BetUS Sportsbook begins wrapping up the basketball season with NBA Finals betting action beginning on Thursday night in Tinseltown.

The Lakers reached this point in the season by dismissing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, and Phoenix Suns from the Western Conference playoffs.

Boston took care of the Miami Heat with no difficulties and ultimately also disposed of two of the three top favorites to win it all from when the postseason started in the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic.

Boston Celtics (62-37, 45-52-2 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (69-29, 42-53-3 ATS)

Game Date/Time: Thursday, June 3rd, 9:00 ET
Game Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
TV/Radio Broadcast: ABC, TSN, Sirius

NBA Finals Odds
Boston Celtics +5.5
Los Angeles Lakers -5.5
Game Total 191.5

In order for the Celtics to bring back the memories of an NBA Finals victory over LA from two years ago, their "Big Four" are going to have to play like four superstars. This feels like a team that needs to get more production, particularly out of F Paul Pierce offensively. Pierce did score 30+ points in two of the final three games of the Eastern Conference Finals, but 19.1 points per game just doesn't feel like it is cutting it, particularly if F Kevin Garnett is only going to average 14.9 points per game like he has in the playoffs to date.

Role players are going to be critical for Boston. C Kendrick Perkins is only avera... [More]

The Dragon Looks to KO Shogun at UFC 113

Our good friends at MMA Weekly caught up with Lyoto ‘the Dragon’ Machida for a quick Q&A about his upcoming UFC 113 main event bout against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua this Saturday.
The Dragon, as always, was with his manager and translator Ed Soares, who relayed and answered the Portuguese speaking Machida’s answers for us.
MMA Weekly asked Machida what he thought Mauricio Rua would bring differently in the fight that he didn’t bring in their UFC104 fight. Machida’s responded that he’s not t worried about Rua, claiming only to worry about himself and his own training rather than that of his opponent. He did admit that Rua surprised him a little in the first fight but he won’t be surprised at UFC113. “I’m not concerned about what he’s going to do; I’m concerned about what I’m going to do.”
The UFC odds makers have Machida the -185 moneyline favorite over Rua who pays +155 for an upset win.
The interview continues with a question about what he can take away from the last fight and what he can do better in the UFC113 fight.  Machida answered through Soares that “every time you go out there you see mistakes that you made and that is one part of being a champion is that you constantly want to improve…we saw some mistakes that we made… we went back to the drawing board and improved on those things…”
This fight is one of the most anticipated rematches in UFC history, unlike other so-called grudge matches, we have Lyoto Machida who is undefeated in the record... [More]

Gary Payton’s Wife Breaks Down Suns-Spurs Game 2

By Tim Furious

Yes, you read that right. Gary Payton is off doing his thing for the NBA Legends Tour, but he wasn’t going to let us hang without some words of wisdom on BetFlix. Instead of getting The Glove, we now have the pleasure of hearing his lovely wife preach to the masses about what to expect in the Game 2 showdown between San Antonio and Phoenix tonight.

The Spurs were outpaced in Game 1 after the Suns caught fire early and never relinquished complete control of the game. It’s tough to beat a home team playing with so much momentum, but it’s not like the Spurs were completely out of the game. As I said in my NBA betting preview, you can’t overlook the fact that Duncan, Manu and Parker still combined for 73-points in the game.

We’ve all been enjoying The Glove’s NBA betting picks during the playoffs. Not that he’s hard to look at, but his wife’s break down of the games is pretty spot on. If anything, it’s short, sweet and to the point.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns
Saturday, May 5th --- U.S. Airways Centre
NBA Betting Line: Suns -2.5

Mrs. Payton lobs up an NBA pick backing the Spurs to bounce back from a Game 1 loss. There’s some pretty solid faith here in Duncan and company turning the tides in this game with a tight betting line, and I’m one to agree. As Mrs. Payton observes, Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire might be a dangerous combo, but Stoudemire isn’t enough to propel the all-mighty talents of Steve Nash to another ... [More]

Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo, Lays Down Truth, Tells BetFlix He’s Ready For Faber

By Eric Williams


MMA betting enthusiasts that don’t like loud-mouthed MMA fighters that go around tooting their own horn and talking about themselves in the third person, will love WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, who, despite being the best featherweight on the planet, comes off like the ‘boy next door’ you wouldn’t mind your daughter dating.

MMA Betting Odds
Jose Aldo -300
Urijah Faber +220

Saturday, April 24, 10:00 PM ET
Arco Arena: Sacramento, Ca.
TV: Pay-Per-View

Don’t ‘get it twisted’ however MMA gamblers, as nice as Aldo is outside of the rings, he’s just as nasty once he steps inside the cage and shows his opponents absolutely no mercy whatsoever. If you don’t believe me, just ask the litany of fighters he’s pounded in a multitude of ways.

“I’m happy, but I’m just as hungry and excited to defense my belt as the first time,” Aldo told BetFlix in an exclusive interview.

MMA bettor that think his opponent, former champ, Urijah Faber will have an advantage fighting in front of his home crowd, had better think again. Aldo said he doesn’t care where the fight takes place.

“This will be my third fight in Sacramento and even though it’s his (Faber) home, I feel very comfortable fighting here also,” Aldo added. “95 percent of the people may be cheering for Urijah, but it doesn’t make a difference. When I step in the ring, I don’t hear anything anyway. I’m focused on applying my strategies and listening to ... [More]

Gary Payton Leaves March Madness Behind, Turns To The NBA

By Tim Furious

Leaving behind the warpath of March Madness, Payton turns to the place where he made his own mark on sports history – the NBA. The playoffs are fast approaching, and this weekend the NBA schedule has worked out perfectly to give us some dynamite action. Gary Payton joins BetFlix again to give us a preview for some weekend games we need to keep our focus on as the race for the playoffs slams in to fifth gear.

GARY PAYTON’S WESTERN CONFERENCE PICKS

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trailblazers – Friday, April 9th
The Glove begins with some late night NBA betting, as the Trailblazers go for the season sweep over the surging Mavericks. Everyone seems to be in love with this Dallas team, but I for one agree with GP on one thing – they’ve been solid since the trade deadline, but they haven’t really been tested. Payton gives the nod to the young and riley Blazers, largely because they need it. Everybody is trying to avoid a first-round date with the Lakers.

Payton’s Pick – Blazers over Mavericks

San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets – Saturday, April 10th
I have personally been hyping up the San Antonio Spurs, and I’m glad to see that Gary Payton has hopped on the bandwagon that I’ll take credit for starting. This matchup could very well be a playoff preview depending how the final week shakes out.

Unlike last year, the Spurs are finishing the season strong and are being carried by a renewed sense of vigor that Gary sees in... [More]

Gary Payton Returns For His Final Four Picks!

By Tim Furious

The last time we saw the one and only Gary Payton spewing his March Madness thoughts, he was flanked by a gigantic gumball machine. If you thought that wasn’t enough, this time BetFlix caught up with The Glove while he was working out in his gym. Simply put, there’s never a bad time to catch Payton’s wisdom especially when it comes to betting on the Final Four.

Starting right off the bat, Gary’s pick in the Michigan State tilt against Butler sides with the Spartans. He’s joining the masses on this one, because even he doesn’t know how this game is going to go down. Undoubtedly, it’s hard to disagree with GP on this one. Even the oddsmakers have pegged this game with an opening line set at zero, so it’s anyone’s guess whose going to bring the heat on Saturday. The betting public has pushed the line in Butler’s favor by a hair, but Payton loves Michigan State. Still, he’s as cautiously nervous previewing this game as everyone is playing it. It’s going to be a tight one.

While the Duke lovers, homers and fans have come out in droves to talk smack about how good the Blue Devils are, Gary Payton is not one of them. As much as he respects Duke, the Alma mater of fellow Betflix star Christian Laettner, Payton is sticking West Virginia and going against the grain. My first instinct is to take Duk... [More]

San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers
Thursday, February 4th – 10:30 PM ET
Rose Garden, Portland
Basketball Betting Spread: Spurs -2

The Week That Was: Spurs

The Spurs started off the week without starting point guard Tony Parker, who is day-to-day with an ankle injury. Luckily for San Antonio, second-year pro George Hill stepped up when he needed too, dropping 18 points in a 104-97 win over Memphis. Hill made just the 9th start of his young career. Hill’s fellow bench-riders also chipped in big, outscoring the Grizzlies bench 42-21. Tim Duncan was his solid self, scoring 19 and adding 9 boards.  

San Antonio’s second game without Parker did not go as well. The Spurs were crushed 103-89 by the visiting Denver Nuggets, who themselves were playing with a superstar: Carmelo Anthony. The Denver defense was dominant, holding the Spurs to 43% shooting. San Antonio was a pitiful 3-of-17 from beyond the arc. Some good news, however, came in the form of the returning Michael Finley. Finley was playing in his first game since December 5th when he injured his ankle. He scored zero points in seven minutes played.  

Yesterday, George Hill recorded career-highs with 23 points and 9 assists in the Spurs 115-113 road win over the Sacramento Kings. Four different players scored at least 20 points for San Antonio, who won game one of the... [More]

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-12)
(O/U) 200
Time: 7:00 PM ET

Cleveland comes into the matchup versus the TWolves having won five straight games but had a tough time getting past the Miami Heat on Monday. Cleveland outlasted D-Wade and company 92-91 as LeBron dumped in 32 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers have not allowed 100 points in three straight games while the Timberwolves have topped the 100-point plateau just once in its last four contests.

Minnesota have been bad straight up lately but have gone a respectable 6-4 ATS over the last 10 games. Still, they average just 97.0 points per game while allowing 100.7 per contest defensively.

Here are some NBA Betting Trends as they relate to this matchup:

•    Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
•    Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
•    Timberwolves are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
•    Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland.
•    Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.


Al Jefferson is the only Minnesota player that averages over 15 points per game and statistics like those will get any team a loss more often than not.

If I were Rambis, the coach of the TWolves, I’d tell the gu... [More]

Battle of North Carolina - Tar Heels vs. Wolfpack

North Carolina Tar Heels (12-7 SU, 5-11 ATS) at North Carolina State Wolfpack (13-7 SU, 10-7-1 ATS)

Tuesday, January 26: 9:00

Here are some NCAA Betting Trends which may impact this game:
North Carolina: 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
North Carolina: 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
North Carolina: Total has gone UNDER in their last 4 games
NC State: 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games
NC State: Total has gone OVER in their last 5 games

For the first time in what seems like a lifetime, the North Carolina Tar Heels aren’t ranked in college basketball’s top 25. It’ll be an uphill battle for them to make the NCAA Tournament at this point, but if they do, it’ll start Tuesday at NC State.

The biggest problem for the Tar Heels has been inconsistency from their guards. For example, point guard Larry Drew is the ACC’s top assist man, averaging 6.4 per game. On paper that looks all well and good, except that he also averages 3.3 turnovers a contest as well. The Tar Heels other primary ball-handler, Marcus Ginyard averages over two turnovers per game. And power forward Ed Davis averages close to two himself. Simply put, when three guys who play as many minutes as these three do, turn the ball over the way they do, the Tar Heels inevitably find themselves in a lot of trouble.

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NHL Parlay Pick

Both New York teams enter Tuesday Night’s action holding down the last two Easter Division playoff spots.  Both are relatively Hot and are looking to keep up their solid play.

New York Islanders (22-19-8) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (30-19-1)
When: 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Where: Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 6th on offense, averaging 3.0 goals per game. The Penguins have the third worst power play in the NHL scoring 14.6% for a total of 30 power play goals.
-The New York Islanders rank 26th on offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game. The Islanders have the second worst power play in the NHL and are scoring 15.9% for a total of 29 power play goals.
-At home the Penguins are averaging 3.5 goals per game, and giving up 2.6 goals against on defense.
-On the road, the Islanders are averaging 2.5 goals per game, and giving up 3.3 goals against on defense.

New York Islanders - lines not available yet

The Islanders to everyone’s surprise are playing some excellent hockey right now and find themselves in eighth place in the Easter Conference. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and have won four straight. New York is playing their third game in four nights and the youngsters might be due for a bad game. They might be looking ahead to their day off Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins - lines not available yet

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