Category “Basketball”

NBA Sports Gambling Jan 24 – Indiana Pacers versus Orlando Magic

Thursday, 26 January, 2012

Arriving off of a formidable – but losing – playoff effort last year against the Bulls, the Indiana Pacers came roaring back to start off the 2011-2012 year. The squad is going through its best early record in the prior eight years, but are still struggling against the more adept squads in the league. While they’re 11-4 thus far, merely four of those victories are against squads with records above .500.

College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats vs Bulldogs in Jan 24 Sports Betting

Thursday, 26 January, 2012

Number 1 rated Kentucky against the NCAA competition hopefuls Georgia? Sounds like a recipe for a crushing defeat, especially as Kentucky just barely regained that desired No. 1 location on the standings for the 1st time in the previous two months. While the Wildcats are at the top of the standings and relishing an eleven game win streak, the Georgia Bulldogs can best be called sporadic so far in the season.

JAN 13 – Sacramento at Houston

Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

The Kings have their work cut out for them when they take on the Houston Rockets in Houston on January 13th. This is a condition of both teams rebuilding for the longer term as both teams look nothing like their early 2000′s heydays. The Kings look to go back to their former dominance in the west with stellar play from their youthful stalwarts. The Rockets are still dealing with the after effects from the retirement of Yao Ming. The Rockets are favored by 3 points by the sports book and this wants to be a tough game to call.

JAN 13 – Trailblazers vs Spurs

Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

The AT&T Center might get some long-distance action on Jan 13th as the Portland Trailblazers visit San Antonio to take on the Spurs. Portland is a youthful team looking to restore as the quick but electric Brandon Roy era formally came to an end with his retirement in December. Former #1 pick Greg Oden has also had continued issues with his knees as Portland seemingly can not shake the specter of Sam Bowie. The Spurs look to defend their court with amazing plays from their usual steady roster. The Spurs are preferred by 8 points and this wants to be an amazing wager.

Cleveland Cavaliers against Suns in NBA Basketball Wagering

Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

On Jan 12th, things heat up when the Cleveland Cavaliers enter into Phoenix to take on the Suns. A couple of years ago, this would have been a stellar matchup with LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire going head up in a collision course. In the age of free agency nonetheless, times definitely have changed as this matchup seems significantly different. Phoenix is favored by 6 points over the Cleveland Cavaliers and this is apparently a safe bet.

NBA Basketball Sports Wagering – Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks

Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

Saturday evening on January 14th, the Knicks come into Oklahoma City to battle against the OKC Thunder in this huge contest between these 2 teams. It’s a tale of 2 teams as the OKC Thunder come into play with a steady team of young guns versus the New York Knicks who it looks from year to year often comes into play with lots of modifications going on. The New York Knicks are preferred by 4 points and this may hold unless Durant has one of his ordinary killer competitions.

JAN 11 – Wizards vs Chicago Bulls

Tuesday, 17 January, 2012

The United Center in Chicago will be in the spotlight as the Wizards come into town to take on the Chicago Bulls. In past years, this game would have been the most difficult ticket to get as the second comeback by Nike Jordan turned the Wizards into media darlings all through the nba. Jordan is currently long retired however and the Wizards have become an amazing youthful team with vast volumes of prospective waiting to be utilized. The sportsbook has the Bulls preferred by 8 points which appears correct and appears like a great bet with Chicago being rooted on at home.

NBA Basketball Wagering – Los Angeles Clippers vs Heat

Saturday, 14 January, 2012

The Staples Center is going to come alive on January 11th when the Miami Heat takes on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Miami Heat comes in with one of the best records in the NBA boosted by an excellent roster of stars. The Miami Heat lead the NBA as a team in points obtained and assists. The sportsbook has the Miami Heat liked by 8 points and with the backcourt they have, it appears to be a sure wager. Let’s have a closer look at the Miami Heat this season and the things they bring to the table.

College Basketball Wagering Jan 9 – Mountaineers against Connecticut Huskies

Monday, 9 January, 2012

These two squads have been doing relatively well this year. This really should not an unanticipated to any person as these two colleges are well noted for their share of wins in basketball for several years. These two squads will be at it out on the court on January 9, when Western Virginia visits Connecticut.

Basketball Betting – Celtics Against Washington Wizards Jan 1

Tuesday, 3 January, 2012

The unpleasant specter of the Lockout had loomed big over the NBA world until earlier this month. With both the players and the owners finally coming to a deal, the NBA has successfully tipped off in earnest over Christmas weekend. The NBA welcoming committee visits to the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. when the Celtics (1-3) take on the Wizards (0-3). Both squads come into play with shaky records and a slow start to the year. The sports book seems to have the nod on the greater team as the line now stands – Boston (-7) 184 ½ .