Vanderbilt Commodores @ Tennessee Volunteers
Sports Betting Odds: Volunteers -17

The Tennessee Volunteers will have to pick up the pieces after a couple of disasters - one on the field and one off of it. The Volunteers were absolutely destroyed by the Ole Miss Running Rebels as Dexter McCluster absolutely tore up the Vols defense. The end result was a 42-17 drubbing. Along with that loss, the Vols had two key members kicked off their team - and one more to come - as they were arrested for attempted armed robbery.

Now the Volunteers have to get their focus back on the field if they plan to salvage their season and get bowl eligible.

The Vols are 5-5 right now and they get a visit from the Commodores, who are the SEC’s worst team. They are 2-9 and they have no semblance of a passing game. Last week, the Vols were destroyed on the ground by McCluster but the Rebels also have a pretty good quarterback in Jevan Sneed. The Vols had to respect him but they won’t have to respect the pass with Vandy.

This should be a fairly easy win for Tennessee simply because Vandy might not score much - if at all. Look for Lane Kiffin and his crew to get back on track with a big home win and get into the bowl picture.

Sportsbook Review Pick: Volunteers -17

Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs
Sportsbook Odds: Georgia -8.5

Both Kentucky and Georgia are having similar seasons and both are currently at 6-4 entering this contest, looking to improve their positioning.

The Bulldogs lost a bunch of stars to graduation but still have persevered to win two straight and get themselves into the bowl season. Meanwhile, Kentucky has lost a slew of key players to injuries but they also have gotten into the bowl mix with two consecutive wins (and wins in four of their last five). The similarities don’t end there as both teams beat Auburn and both were trashed by Florida.

You can expect an evenly matched, entertaining game between these two teams but both teams have key injuries. The Bulldogs will be without star wideout A.J. Green while Kentucky should be without quarterback Mike Hartline.

At home, look for the Bulldogs to edge out Kentucky and get a tight win.

Internet Betting Picks: Kentucky +8.5

If there was a national board certification for sports picks Matt Rivers would pass with flying colors as his picks have been looking better than Christina Ambers or Jessica . Rivers says take the Grizzlies plus the points against Philadelphia. Sportsbooks have Philadelphia laying five points.
 
Eddie Jordan took over the reigns this season as the 76ers coach and to be perfectly honest with you this team has shown pretty much nothing. Philly is 5-6 SU but a poor 3-8 ATS with the only cover over the past few weeks coming a six point defeat as the seven point pup in Chicago. They have actually failed to cover in six of the last seven games.
 
I’m not sure if the 76ers are missing Andre Miller who moved on or what but these guys have just not been playing in any kind of rhythm. There is a lot of talent as Elton Brand is back somewhat healthy to complement a very good Andre Iguodala. Plus throw in some solid young kids like Lou Williams, Marreese Speights and Thadeus Young but there hasn’t been a lot of success thus far and even though the Grizzlies are far from being a good team they do have a lot more talent than people realize.
 
Memphis has some players. No that doesn’t always make for a good team and especially when a franchise has the losing culture which they do but Mayo, Gasol, Gay and Randolph can seriously stack up with almost any other four players on any team and with LeBron and the Cavs up next on Saturday for Philly I can see today’s home chalk look past Memphis a bit in this spot.
 
The bottom line is that until the 76ers outclass anybody at all I will go against them when they are a solid touchdown or so favorite like this.

Online sports pick: Memphis.

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The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Carmelo Anthony poured in 32 points, as the Nuggets dropped the Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night.

Denver covered as 8.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 217-point total set by oddsmakers.

Baron Davis collected 23 points with five assists in the Clippers’ 106-91 loss to the Grizzlies last time out, as a 6-point underdog. That game’s 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.

Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 8-3 SU, 6-5 ATS
Los Angeles: 4-9 SU, 3-10 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Denver is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Denver is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the LA Clippers last 16 games when playing Denver

Next up:
Denver home to Chicago, Saturday, November 21
LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Monday, November 23

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 7-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Magic got out to an early lead and never let up in a 108-94 victory over the Thunder on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 12-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 196.

Rashard Lewis just missed a triple-double, netting 17 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists.

The Celtics scored 60 points in the second half as they cruised to a 109-95 victory over the Warriors on Wednesday. The Celtics failed to cover the 16-point spread, and the combined 204 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 211.

Rajon Rondo netted 18 points with seven rebounds while dishing out 12 assists.

Current streak:
Orlando has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Orlando: 9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS
Boston: 9-3 SU, 5-7 ATS

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 9-1
After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 8-2
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Boston is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Next up:
Orlando at Toronto, Sunday, November 22
Boston at New York, Sunday, November 22

The Syracuse Orange and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Scoop Jardine poured in 22 points to go with six rebounds and six assists on Thursday, leading Syracuse over California 95-73 in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic. Syracuse won the game as a pick’em, while the combined 168 points sailed OVER the posted total of 154.5.

Wesley Johnson added a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

North Carolina was outscored in the second half but held on for a 77-73 victory over Ohio State in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic on Thursday. North Carolina covered the 2-point spread, while the 150 points made it OVER the posted total of 148.

Deon Thompson had 15 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in leading the way.

Current streak:
Syracuse has won 3 straight games.
North Carolina has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Syracuse: 3-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
North Carolina: 4-0 SU, 1-2 ATS

Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Cornell are 6-0
After a win are 8-2

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Gardner-Webb are 1-0
After playing Ohio State are 2-0
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Syracuse is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Syracuse home to Cornell, Tuesday, November 24
North Carolina home to Gardner-Webb, Monday, November 23

The California Golden Bears and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Jerome Randle tossed in a game-high 25 points in California’s 95-73 loss to Syracuse in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic on Thursday. The game was listed as a pick’em, while the combined 168 points sailed OVER the posted total of 154.5.

Ohio State fell 77-73 to North Carolina in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic on Thursday as a 2-point underdog. That game’s 150 points made it OVER the posted total of 148.

Evan Turner tossed in 23 points and hauled down nine rebounds in the loss.

Team records:
California: 2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS
Ohio State: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS

California most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing North Carolina are 1-1
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
California is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

Next up:
California home to Jacksonville, Tuesday, November 24
Ohio State home to Lipscomb, Tuesday, November 24

The Boise State Broncos and the Utah State Aggies will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Romney Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 23½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.

Kellen Moore led the way with five touchdown passes as Boise State beat Idaho 63-25 in Week 11.

The Broncos covered the 32-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 64.

Robert Turbin led Utah State with two rushing touchdowns in a 24-9 win over San Jose State in Week 11.

The Aggies covered the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 57.

Current streak:
Boise State has won 10 straight games.

Team records:
Boise State: 10-0 SU, 7-2 ATS
Utah State: 3-7 SU, 7-2 ATS

Boise State most recently:
When playing in November are 9-1
When playing on turf are 10-0
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 10-0

Utah State most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boise State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Utah State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State’s last 7 games
Utah State is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home

Next up:
Boise State home to Nevada, Friday, November 27
Utah State at Idaho, Saturday, November 28

The fans at Glass Bowl will be treated to a game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Toledo Rockets when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 17-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.

Alex Gillett passed for 186 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions as well as rushed for 105 yards and one TD for Eastern Michigan in a 35-14 loss to Western Michigan in Week 11.

The Eagles did not cover the 13.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 59.5.

Toledo was torn apart 56-28 by Central Michigan in Week 11 as a 17.5-point underdog. That game’s 84 points sailed OVER the posted total of 64.

Current streak:
Eastern Michigan has lost 10 straight games.
Toledo has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Eastern Michigan: 0-10 SU, 3-7 ATS
Toledo: 4-6 SU, 4-6 ATS

Eastern Michigan most recently:
When playing in November are 2-8
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the conference are 1-9

Toledo most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Michigan’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan’s last 6 games
Eastern Michigan is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Eastern Michigan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toledo
Toledo is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Toledo is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Toledo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Eastern Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toledo’s last 7 games

Next up:
Eastern Michigan at Akron, Friday, November 27
Toledo at Bowling Green, Friday, November 27

The Akron Zips and the Bowling Green Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Doyt Perry Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 11-point favorites versus the Zips, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.

Akron was crushed 56-17 by Temple in Week 11 as a 6-point underdog. The 73 points sailed OVER the posted total of 45.

Bowling Green’s defense shut down Miami (OH) in the second half of a 35-14 victory in Week 11. Bowling Green easily covered the 4.5-point spread, while the 49 points went UNDER the posted total of 59.

Current streak:
Bowling Green has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Akron: 2-8 SU, 3-6 ATS
Bowling Green: 5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS

Akron most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 2-8

Bowling Green most recently:
When playing in November are 9-1
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Akron’s last 6 games
Akron is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Akron is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Akron
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Akron
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bowling Green’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Akron home to Eastern Michigan, Friday, November 27
Bowling Green home to Toledo, Friday, November 27

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Colorado Buffaloes @ Oklahoma State Cowboys
Sports Betting Odds: Oklahoma State -19

The Colorado Buffaloes have been brutal this yea and time may be running out for head coach Dan Hawkins. Last week, the Buffaloes shot themselves in the foot once again, coughing up three turnovers and committing 11 penalties en route to a home loss to Iowa State.

They’ll have a shot this Thursday - albeit a slim one - as the Oklahoma State Cowboys, who are still vying for an at-large BCS bid, may be without starting quarterback Zac Robinson (concussion). If Robinson plays and is healthy, this really won’t be much of a contest. If he misses the game, the door opens for the Buffaloes to take advantage.

Regardless of who is at quarterback for Oklahoma State, one issue for Colorado will be stopping the Cowboys rushing attack. Last week against Texas Tech, the Cowboys churned out 243 yards and controlled the ball for 37:20. This is a short week for both teams, which actually hurts the Cowboys more since Robinson needs time to recover.

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Offshore Sportsbook Pick: Oklahoma State -19

Kansas Jayhawks @ Texas Longhorns
College Football Lines: Texas -28

What has happened to the Kansas Jayhawks? Now that the college basketball season is starting, less people will care about the KU football program but some fans have to wonder where it all went wrong. On top of that, the frustrations have boiled over as head coach Mark Mangino is being investigated by the NCAA for improperly contacting some of his players.

If that’s the bad news, the worse news is that the Jayhawks have to go to Texas this week - the No. 2 team in the nation.

The Longhorns have been rolling recently and are coming off a performance where they flattened Baylor. They still have everything to play for and they can’t afford any type of slip up. Meanwhile, the Jayhawks don’t have anything left as far as motivation because they are just 1-5 in Big 12 play and have lost five straight games overall. This should be a relatively easy win for the Longhorns this weekend.

College Football Predictions: Texas -28

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers host the Bulls, the Cowboys take on the Buffaloes, and the Dolphins travel north to Carolina to meet the Panthers.

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The Buffalo Bills are hoping QB Brian Brohm is the answer to their offensive problems as they signed the former Louisville star. Hot rumors have the usual suspects as the next Bills head coach: Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher.

A pair of sub-.500 teams meet on the NFL gridiron on Thursday night, as Carolina (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS) hosts Miami (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS). The Dolphins managed to pick up a win over Tampa Bay last weekend, edging them 25-23 at home; RB Ronnie Brown is out for Thursday with a foot injury. The Panthers are also coming off a win - they got past Atlanta 28-19 last time out. Oddsmakers have Carolina listed as a 3-point favorite for Thursday, with a total at 42.5 points.

There’s also one college football game on the Thursday schedule, with Colorado at No. 12 Oklahoma State. The Buffaloes (3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS) fell 17-10 at Iowa State last time out, as QB Tyler Hansen went just 18-of-38 for 258 yards passing with one TD and one INT. The ranked Cowboys (8-2 SU, 5-3-1 ATS) are coming off a 24-17 win over Texas Tech, despite Zac Robinson throwing for just 90 yards and one score. Oklahoma State is pegged as an 18.5-point favorite for Thursday.

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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has three games on tap for Thursday, as New Orleans hosts Phoenix, Utah plays in San Antonio, and the Lakers get a visit from the Bulls. Los Angeles (8-3 SU, 4-7 ATS) put an end to its mini-skid on Tuesday night, rolling to a 106-93 win over Detroit. Kobe Bryant led the way with 40 points for the Lakers in that victory, while Andrew Bynum picked up 17 points and 12 boards. Chicago (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS) won its second straight on Tuesday, getting past the Kings 101-87.

As well, college hoops continues its preseason events on Thursday, most notably with the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse takes on No. 13 California in the first of the night’s matchups, with No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 15 Ohio State in the later game; the Tar Heels and Buckeyes are a combined 5-0 to start the season. The other ranked matchup on the Thursday slate sees No. 18 Dayton battle No. 21 Georgia Tech in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are eight games on the NHL schedule for Thursday, with Toronto at Carolina, Boston at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Ottawa, Phoenix at St. Louis, New Jersey at Nashville, Columbus at Dallas, Tampa Bay at Anaheim, and Chicago at Calgary. The Blackhawks and Flames enter their Thursday matchup with identical 12-5-2 records; Chicago beat San Jose 4-3 in their most recent game, while Calgary is coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday night.

What a great night for beating the sportsbooks as the college football odds have Colorado at Oklahoma State and the NFL odds sees the Dolphins at Panthers. Today’s sports picks against the spread is from superstar Matt Rivers. He says go with Eastern Kentucky plus the points at Pittsburgh.

Currently the Panthers are laying 16 at Bodog.
 
Jamie Dixon is a heck of a coach and will have his Pittsburgh Panthers compete hard in the Big East this season but right now this team is not very good. Pitt just lost a ton of talent and I mean a ton in DeJuan Blair, Levance Fields and Sam Young to name a few. In the early going the struggles are evident as they narrowly beat Wofford by three and in the last game did not cover against a Binghamton team which is in more disarray than any school in the entire country and is reminiscient of a High School team right now.
 
Sure being at home is huge and the Panthers are clearly more skilled than Eastern Kentucky but the Colonels do bring back a lot of talent and that definitely means something. Of course Mike Rose and his 20 points per game is gone which hurts but that is about it.
 
Justin Stommes poured in a game-high 28 points in the easy opening win over a cupcake and tonight will be a test that you know in terms of motivation EKU will be up for.
 
On the other hand I can’t really see the Panthers treating this game as the end all be all and that could mean they once again go through the motions a bit.
 
If Pittsburgh comes to play and these guys gel a bit in this thing than we are clearly in some trouble. They are faster and more athletic and overall the far superior team in the building. But after the first two extremely unimpressive performances my money is on a third straight pedestrian effort. 

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The Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

John Salmons had 23 points and four steals to lead the Bulls past the Kings 101-87 on Tuesday night.

Chicago cashed as 1-point road underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the 198-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Kobe Bryant poured in 40 points to lead the Lakers over the Pistons 106-93 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles covered as 10.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 191-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS
Los Angeles: 8-3 SU, 4-7 ATS

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago’s last 11 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
LA Lakers are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games at home

Next up:
Chicago at Denver, Saturday, November 21
LA Lakers home to Oklahoma City, Sunday, November 22

The Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at AT&T Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Carlos Boozer poured in 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, leading the Jazz over the Raptors 104-91. The Jazz covered the 8-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 212.

Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points with six rebounds in that win.

The Spurs were defeated 99-94 by the Mavericks last time out as a 3-point underdog. That game’s 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 196.

Tim Duncan collected 22 points with 143 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.

Current streak:
San Antonio has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Utah: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS
San Antonio: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS

Utah most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Utah’s last 13 games on the road
Utah is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing Utah
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

Next up:
Utah home to Detroit, Saturday, November 21
San Antonio home to Washington, Saturday, November 21

The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Amare Stoudemire went for 23 points and six rebounds to lead the Suns over the Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night.

Phoenix cashed as 3.5-point road underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the 219.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets past the Clippers 110-102 on Tuesday night.

New Orleans covered as 1.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 194-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Phoenix: 10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS
New Orleans: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games
New Orleans is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Phoenix
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Next up:
Phoenix home to Detroit, Sunday, November 22
New Orleans home to Atlanta, Saturday, November 21

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

North Carolina defeated Valparaiso 88-77 as a 25.5-point favorite on Sunday. There was no total posted for this game.

Deon Thompson scored 20 points to go along with eight rebounds for North Carolina, while Ed Davis added 16 points in the win.

Evan Turner went for 24 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double on Thursday, helping Ohio State dominate James Madison 72-44. Ohio State covered the 19-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 140.

David Lighty added 14 points in that win.

Current streak:
North Carolina has won 3 straight games.
Ohio State has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
North Carolina: 3-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
Ohio State: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Gardner-Webb are 1-0
After playing Valparaiso are 2-0
After a win are 9-1

Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Next up:
North Carolina home to Gardner-Webb, Monday, November 23
Ohio State home to Lipscomb, Tuesday, November 24

The Syracuse Orange and the California Golden Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Theo Robertson shot 6-for-8 from the field with 22 points in leading California to a 95-61 victory over Detroit on Wednesday night in the 2k Sports Classic. California covered the 17-point spread, and the 156 points sailed OVER the posted total of 141.

Jerome Randle also chipped in with 22 points for California.

Current streak:
Syracuse has won 2 straight games.
California has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Syracuse: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
California: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS

Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Cornell are 6-0
After playing Robert Morris are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

California most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Syracuse is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California’s last 5 games
California is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Next up:
Syracuse home to Cornell, Tuesday, November 24
California home to Jacksonville, Tuesday, November 24

The Indiana Hoosiers and the Mississippi Rebels will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Coliseo do Puerto Rico.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Christian Watford had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Indiana past USC Upstate 69-61 on Monday night.

Indiana couldn’t cover as 17-point home favorites, while no total was listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Mississippi has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Indiana: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Mississippi: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Mississippi most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing Alabama State are 3-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 3-21 SU in its last 24 games

Next up:
Indiana home to Northwestern State, Saturday, November 28
Mississippi home to Texas A&M C.C., Sunday, November 29

The Miami Dolphins and the Carolina Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Bank of America Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.

The Dolphins defeated Tampa Bay 25-23 as a 10-point favorite in Week 10. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43).

Chad Henne passed for 175 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Miami, while Ricky Williams rushed for 102 yards on 20 caries.

The Panthers defeated Atlanta 28-19 as a 1-point underdog in Week 10. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43.5).

Jonathan Stewart rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries for Carolina, while Steve Smith caught four passes for 34 yards and two TDs

Team records:
Miami: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS
Carolina: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games on the road
Miami is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Carolina’s last 20 games at home
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Miami at Buffalo, Sunday, November 29
Carolina at NY Jets, Sunday, November 29