San Antonio vs. Memphis Line Has Grizzlies Favored: Another Dog Ready to Bite?
The San Antonio vs. Memphis line had the Grizzlies a -2 favorite at BetUS.com.
As Gambling911.com has been noting, the NBA Playoffs first round dogs have gone 15-6-1 Against The Spread heading into Saturday’s play. On paper, the Spurs look like they stand an easy shot of helping the trend alive. After all, when is it normal to see San Antonio as an underdog?
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres Betting Preview
This Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres betting preview is courtesy of our friends at SBG Global
WOOF! 2011 NBA Playoffs First Round Dogs Keep Holding Their Own
Following Thursday night’s play, the 2011 NBA Playoffs underdogs have gone 13-5-1.
Dogs Do It Again In First Round of NBA Playoffs: Bookies Make Out Big
Wednesday night the underdogs managed to go 2-1, making for a 10-5 record to date for the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Despite a pretty decisive win by the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday night, they still failed to cover the 11.5 point spread. Los Angeles managed to win by 87-78. The Lakers' defense limited the Hornets to 78 points on 39 percent shooting.
Dogs Do It Again With First Round of NBA Playoffs
Just how many underdogs have won in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
Those dastardly dogs beat the favorites in 6 of the 8 weekend games.
Monday night the Pacers managed to cover against the Bulls with a 96-90 win. They were +12 underdogs. Only two Round One Playoffs games were scheduled for Monday with the Heat easily winning Against The Spread, a rare favorite to win.
On Tuesday, the dogs kept on barking. Both New York and Atlanta covered despite losing outright.
Hawks-Magic Line at Orlando for Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
Sportsbook.com Line/Total for the Hawks-Magic: Orlando -9 & 183.5 for Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Knicks-Celtics Line at Boston -7
Sportsbook.com had the line for the Knicks-Celtics game set at -7 with a total of193
The defending Eastern Conference Champions showed they still have some magic left in them as they rallied from down 12 points at the half to defeat the Knicks 87-85 in Game One of their Eastern Conference First Round series. New York blew a golden chance to take the upper hand in the series on Sunday, and still hope to go to Madison Square Garden on Friday tied at one game apiece.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Line at -9.5 for Game Two of NBA Playoffs
University of San Diego President Plays Down Sports Bribery Scandal
Mary Lyons, President of the University of San Diego, does not believe a recent point shaving scandal that has rocked the school’s basketball program will have any long time effect.
The USD President told the San Diego Union-Tribune Thursday: “The (sports bribery) incidents that have brought our University into the national spotlight are indeed serious, but they do not define us."
The implications are serious nonetheless.
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Bulls-Knicks Line at Chicago-7.5
The Bulls-Knicks line was listed at Chicago -7.5 at Sportsbook.com with a total of 204.
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