NBA Western Conference Power Rankings The Los Angeles Lakers 11 game win streak came to an end last Saturday with a loss to the Jazz, but they are still on top of the Western Conference with record of 20-4. They lead the Pacific division by four games over the 17-9 Phoenix Suns. The 19-7 Dallas Mavericks have won five straight games and now lead the Southwest division by 4 ½ games over 14-11 … [Read more...]
NBA Eastern Conference Power Rankings December 18, 2009
NBA Eastern Conference Power Rankings Boston currently has the longest winning streak in the NBA at 11 and with a record of 20-4 they have an 11 game lead in the Atlantic division over the distant second place 11-17 Raptors. Atlanta has won five straight and with Orlando’s loss to Miami last night they have tied the Magic atop the Southeast division. The Hawks record is now 18-6, while the … [Read more...]
Game Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Texas Longhorns
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009 #10 North Carolina Tar Heels (8-2) v #2 Texas Longhorns (9-0) The No. 2 Texas Longhorns will host the No.10 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday at future Final Four site --Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Since 1980, Texas has played North Carolina four times with the series history tied 2-2. The last time these two teams met was on Mar. 20, 2004. The … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Kansas Jayhawks
SATURDAY DECEMBER 19, 2009 Michigan Wolverines (5-4) v #1 Kansas Jayhawks (9-0) The Michigan Wolverines will tip off at Phog Allen Fieldhouse against the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday in Lawrence, Kansas. These teams have met three times since 1980 with Michigan owning the series 3-0, including a 96-77 win Jan 27, 1985. Xavier Henry recorded a season-high 31 points, including four … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Wichita State Shockers
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009 #23 Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-0) vs Wichita State Shockers (9-1) Click Here for Free NCAA Basketball Picks The Wichita State Shockers will host the No.23 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. These teams have only meet once on Dec 3, 2008. The Red Raiders won that one 72-69. Wichita State hasn’t played host to a … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Duke Blue Devils
SATURDAY DECEMBER 19, 2009 #21 Gonzaga Bulldogs (8-2) v #7 Duke Blue Devils (8-1) Click Here For Free NCAA Basketball Handicapping Picks The No.21 Gonzaga Bulldogs will tip off at Madison Square Garden in New York against the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. Since 1980 these two teams have only met once on Dec 21, 2006. Duke walked of the court with a 61-54 win. Despite the … [Read more...]
English Premier League Week 17 Predictions
It’s already Week 17 of Premier League play and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I hope Santa fills your stockings with plenty of yuletide cheer. My pick for match of the week has to be Manchester United at Fulham. Here I take a look at this weeks match ups giving you insight on making your EPL soccer wager a winner. #1 Chelsea was running away from the pack just two weeks ago but … [Read more...]
NHL Hockey Power Rankings December 17, 2009
We are a little over a third of the way into the 2009/2010 NHL season and have a pretty good picture of which teams will be competing for the Stanley Cup when the playoffs roll around in mid April. In the Eastern Conference, last year’s Cup champion, Pittsburgh currently leads the Atlantic division by two points over New Jersey. Buffalo has a six point advantage over Boston in the Northeast and … [Read more...]
NFL Betting – Week 15 Picks
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills Sports Betting Odds: Patriots -7 The New England Patriots have been under a storm of criticism this week with most of it being directed at star wide receiver Randy Moss. Moss had a bad game against the Carolina Panthers last week and there has been no shortage of pundits, fans and players ready to pile on. Last week, members of the Panthers defense … [Read more...]
NFL Week 15 – Top 3 Over/Under Plays of the Week
The under bet continued its hot streak as 11 of the games last week stayed under the total line, four games went over, and there was one push; Denver @ Indianapolis with a total line of 44. Over the past four weeks 43 out of 64 games in the NFL have stayed under the total line which equates to a 67% winning percentage on that play. Last week overall scoring in the games continued to drop as five … [Read more...]