Sports Betting

The AT&T Center might get some long-distance action on Jan 13th as the Trailblazers head over to San Antonio to face the Spurs. Portland is a young team looking to rebuild as the quick but electric Brandon Roy era formally came to an end with his retirement in December. Former #1 pick Greg Oden has additionally had continued issues with his knees as Portland seemingly can’t shake the ghost of Sam Bowie. The Spurs want to defend their court with sizzling plays from their typical steady lineup. The Spurs are liked by 8 points and this wants to be a great wager.

On January 12th, things heat up when the Cavaliers enter into Phoenix to take on the Suns. Two years ago, this would’ve been a stellar game with LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire going head up in a collision course. In the age of free agency however, times definitely have evolved as this game looks dramatically different. Phoenix is favored by 6 points over the Cleveland Cavaliers and this appears to be a safe wager.

The United Center in Chicago will be on edge as the Wizards come into town to face the Bulls. In past years, this contest would have been the most difficult ticket to get as the second comeback by Nike Jordan turned the Washington Wizards into press darlings throughout the nba. Jordan now is long retired nonetheless and the Washington Wizards have changed into an awesome young squad with vast quantities of prospective waiting to be utilized. The sports book has the Chicago Bulls preferred by 8 points which seems correct and seems like a quality wager with Chicago being cheered on at home.

Saturday night on January 14th, the Knicks come into Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in this big game between these 2 teams. It is a tale of 2 teams as the Thunder come up with a constant team of young guns versus the New York Knicks who it seems from year to year always enters into play with a lot of changes going on. The New York Knicks are favored by 4 points and this may hold unless Durant has one of his standard killer games.

The Staples Center will come alive on Jan 11th when the Miami Heat takes on the Clippers. The Miami Heat comes in with one of the best records in the NBA supported by an amazing lineup of stars. The Miami Heat lead the NBA as a squad in points landed and assists. The sports book has the Miami Heat liked by 8 points and with the backcourt they contain, it appears to be a sure bet. Let’s have a closer look at the Miami Heat this season and what they provide.

Both these squads have been doing comparatively well this season. This should not be a surprise to anyone as both of these colleges are well known for their share of triumphs in basketball for several years. When Western Virginia visits Connecticut these two squads will be at it out on the court on January 9.

The Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own brand of exhilaration, although this particular competition might not have the same depth that its football version does. With the conference basketball year just under way, both the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will attempt to set the tone for the remainder of their year with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they will be looking to continue what has been a quality start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.

On January 8th, postseason ncaa football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads come up with rookie head coaches with the Northern Illinois Huskies helmed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season helms the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take the reins after the season ends, has been appointed by Arkansas State. The take from the sports book is Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.

It is not simply the Division I-A schools receiving face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Championship game is played at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. In a battle of the 2 greatest small colleges in the country, the Bison battle against the Sam Houston Bearkats. Both the Sam Houston Bearkats and the North Dakota State Bison have steamrolled their competitors all season long and both are furthermore arriving into play with similar styles on offense. Expect lots of running and lots of first downs by each squad as the defenses are going to get a workout. The sports book is having a tough time with this one as the line currently is currently at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under established at 46.

Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pitt Panthers taking on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The Pitt Panthers come in following the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. Graham quit his post on December 14th to take the head coaching position at Arizona State. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Pitt Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU enters into play with the specter of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being debated today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is now in his fourth year on the side lines of SMU. The wagering line has this established at Pittsburgh (-3) with the over-under of 47 points.