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NBA Playoffs Betting: Spurs Favored in Game 4 Odds vs Mavericks

2010-04-25T12:53:32Z

The fans at AT&T Center will be treated to Game 4 between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Sunday night at 7:00pm EST in a game that can be seen on TNT and FOX SW. 2010 NBA playoffs betting at online sportsbooks have the Spurs listed as 2.5-point favorites versus the Mavericks while the game's total is sitting at 193. Tim Duncan went for 25 points and five rebounds as the Spurs defeated the Mavericks 94-90 on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final.

The Spurs covered the 3.5-point spread in NBA odds while the 184 points went UNDER the posted total of 194. Tony Parker added 23 points for the Spurs and George Hill chipped in with 17 in the win which saw Manu Ginobili leave the game with bloody nose that was later diagnosed as a nasal fracture but would return to net 15 total points and seven rebounds. "I had no doubt that he was going to return," Duncan said after the game. "He has a strong nose on him." Heading into tonight's game on TNT, the Spurs have gone 50-32 straight up on the season, 44-37-1 against the spread, 7-3 when playing on Sunday and 6-4 after a win.

NBA Playoffs Betting: Hawks vs Bucks Odds Game 3

2010-04-24T19:57:32Z

The Atlanta Hawks head out on the road leading the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 as the Eastern conference series continues on Saturday at 7:00pm EST when they meet at the Bradley Center in a game that can be seen on ESPN and FSN North - Wisconsin. NBA playoffs betting have the Bucks listed as 1-point favorites at home against the Hawks with sportsbooks holding the over/under total at 189. Joe Johnson finished with 27 points and six assists while Josh Smith added 21points, nine assists and 14 rebounds to defeat the Bucks 96-86 as 7.5 point favorites in NBA odds on Tuesday night and take the 2-0 lead. The over/under total went UNDER the 188.5 set at online sportsbooks.

NBA Playoffs Betting: Odds Favor Jazz vs Nuggets in Game 3

2010-04-23T22:17:13Z

The Denver Nuggets travel to take on the Utah Jazz in Game 3 of their Western Conference series tonight at 10:30pm EST in a game that can be seen on ESPN and FOX Rocky. 2010 NBA playoffs betting odds have the Jazz -2.5 point favorites at home vs the Nuggets while online sportsbooks have the total at 215. Deron Williams had a huge game to tie up the series 1-1 on Monday night with 33 points and 14 assists in almost 45 minutes of action while Carlos Boozer add 20 points and hauled in 15 rebounds.

NBA Playoffs Predictions Game 2: Mavericks Favored in Odds vs Spurs

2010-04-21T18:19:31Z

The San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win in Game 2 on Wednesday night at 9:30pm EST when they battle at the American Airlines Center in a game that can be seen on TNT basketball and KTXA. NBA playoffs predictions have the Mavericks listed as 4-point favorites versus the Spurs while the game's total is sitting at 194. The Mavericks defeated San Antonio 100-94 as a 4.5-point favorite in NBA betting odds for Game 1 on Sunday. The combined score caused the game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total of 194 at online sportsbooks.

Dirk Nowitzki scored a game-high 36 points for Dallas and Jason Kidd chipped in with 13 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. "Sometimes," Nowitzki said after the game, "you have one of those nights where the basket is big." Heading into tonight's Game 2 match-up, Dallas has gone 55-27 straight up on the season, 36-44-2 against the spread in NBA betting odds and 7-3 after a win. Bet the Mavericks -4 as favorites at home in 2010 NBA playoffs predictions for Game 2 against the Spurs with a 10% bonus and 110% poker bonus.

NBA Playoffs Picks: Betting Odds Favor Suns vs Trail Blazers in Game 2

2010-04-20T17:45:37Z

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday night at 10:00pm EST when they battle at the US Airways Center in a game that can be seen on NBA-TV. NBA playoffs picks have the Suns listed as 8.5-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers while the game's total is sitting at 203. The Trail Blazers upset Phoenix 105-100 as an 8.5-point underdog in NBA betting odds for Game 1 on Sunday. The combined score caused the game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total of 205 at online sportsbooks.

Andre Miller scored 31 points and handed out eight assists for Portland, while LaMarcus Aldridge deposited 22 points and Marcus Camby took down 17 rebounds in the win. "They were probably the hottest team in the league at the end of the season, but we're a pretty good road team ourselves," Camby said after the game. "We came out here without our best player and guys stepped in and contributed real well." Heading into tonight's Game 2 on NBA-TV, the Trail Blazers are 50-32 straight up on the season, 45-35-2 against the spread in NBA betting odds and 6-4 after a win.

2010 NBA Playoffs Betting: Predictions Favor Nuggets vs Jazz in Game 2

2010-04-19T17:35:08Z

The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Monday night at 10:30pm EST for Game 2 that can be seen on TNT and Altitude Sports. 2010 NBA playoffs betting at online sportsbooks have the Nuggets listed as 7.5-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 213. The Nuggets dominated the fourth quarter and came away with a 126-113 victory in NBA odds over the Jazz in Game 1 of their best-of-seven opening round playoff series on Saturday.

The Nuggets covered the 5.5-point spread in NBA predictions while the combined score sailed OVER the posted over/under of 208 at sportsbooks. Carmelo Anthony poured in a game-high 42 points to power the Nuggets while J.R. Smith nailed 18-points in the fourth quarter. "We need that," Anthony said after Smith's performance "I know I said that earlier our team's success falls on me, but J.R.'s a big part of what we do and how far we go. We need him to play the way he played -- under control." Heading into tonight's match-up on TNT, Denver has gone 53-29 straight up on the season, 34-42-6 against the spread in NBA predictions, 5-5 when playing on Monday and 5-5 after a win.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Betting Odds Favor Suns vs Trail Blazers in Game 1

2010-04-18T18:58:46Z

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday night at 10:30pm EST when they meet at the US Airways Center in a game that can be seen on TNT. 2010 NBA playoffs betting odds have the Suns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers in Game 1 while the game's total is sitting at 204. Six players reached double-figures as the Suns defeated the Utah Jazz 100-86 on Wednesday. The Suns won that game as a 5-point underdog, while the 186 points went UNDER the posted NBA odds total of 217 at online sportsbooks.

Amare Stoudemire netted 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Suns. "It was a great way to finish the regular season -- for a team that was picked by many to be on the outside looking into the playoffs or at the bottom of the playoff list," said Steve Nash after the game. Heading into 2010 NBA playoffs betting for Game 1, Phoenix has gone 50-32 straight up on the season, 45-35-2 against the spread in NBA odds and 8-2 after a win.

NBA Betting Odds: Celtics Favored Over Heat in Game 1 of Playoffs

2010-04-17T18:20:53Z

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday night at 8:00pm EST when they meet at TD Garden in a game that can be seen on ESPN. NBA betting odds makers have the Celtics listed as 4-point favorites versus the Heat while the game's total is sitting at 184.5 for Game 1 of the 2010 NBA playoffs. The Heat dominated the second overtime session on Wednesday, as they defeated the New Jersey Nets 94-86 in their final regular-season game. The Heat won that game as 4.5-point underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 188 at online sportsbooks.

Michael Beasley had a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double while Mario Chalmers added 15 in leading the Heat to their third straight win. "You might say we were just trying to get ready for the next season," Chalmers said after the game. "We've got a big competition coming up with Boston." Heading into Game 1 of the playoffs, Miami has gone 47-35 straight up on the season, 43-37-2 against the spread in NBA betting odds and 5-5 after playing the Nets.

NBA Picks: Lakers Favored in Betting Odds vs Kings

2010-04-13T17:26:12Z

The Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet on the court at the STAPLES Center on Tuesday night at 10:30pm EST in a battle of division rivals that can be seen on Comcast Sports Sacramento and FOX WEST. NBA picks have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total is sitting at 196 OVER -115. Tyreke Evans went for 24 points and six rebounds for Sacramento in their 117-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

Houston cashed as 2.5-point road underdogs in NBA betting odds, while the teams played OVER the 212-point total set by sportsbooks. Even though the Kings lost, Evans will join Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to average at least 20-points per game in a season. "That's just an elite three right there," Evans said after the game. "To have my name added is just a blessing." Heading into tonight's match-up, the Kings have lost two straight games, are 25-56 straight up on the season, 38-40-3 against the spread in NBA picks and 4-6 after playing the Rockets.

NBA Sports Betting: Nuggets Favored in Odds vs Spurs

2010-04-10T19:07:39Z

The San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday night at 9:00pm EST when they battle at the Pepsi Center in a game that can be seen on Altitude Sports and NBA-TV television. NBA sports betting odds have the Nuggets listed as 6.5-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total is sitting at 200. The Spurs were defeated 107-99 by the Memphis Grizzlies last time out as 10.5-point favorites in NBA odds. The 206 points made it OVER the posted total of 200.5 at online sportsbooks.

Manu Ginobili had 26 points and eight rebounds for the Spurs in their second straight loss after losing to the Phoenix Suns 112-101 on Wednesday. "Very disappointing," Manu Ginobili said after the loss. "A game we were counting on. We had to win, especially with the two remaining." Heading into tonight's match-up, the Spurs are 48-31 straight up on the season, 42-36-1 against the spread in NBA sports betting odds and 5-5 after playing the Grizzlies.