DAL @ OKC - NBA MATCHUP 12.27.12, 8:00 PM

- The fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 10-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 207.
Last time out for Dallas, they were a 129-91 loser as they battled the Spurs on the road. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 11-point underdog, while 220 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Thunder were a 103-97 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Heat. They failed to cover the 2.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (200) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Dallas:
Team record: 12-16 SU, 13-15 ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of last 19 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Denver are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Oklahoma City:
Team record: 21-6 SU, 15-10-2 ATS
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 8-2
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

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Next up:
Dallas home to Denver, Friday, December 28
Oklahoma City at Houston, Saturday, December 29

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Washington Huskies vs. Boise State Broncos - NCAAF Matchup

- The fans at Sam Boyd Stadium will be treated to the MAACO Las Vegas Bowl between the Washington Huskies and the Boise State Broncos when they take their seats on December 22.

Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 6-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 44.

Washington lost its last outing, a 31-28 result against Washington State on November 23. Washington failed to cover in that game as a 14-point favorite, while the 59 combined points took the game OVER the total.
Boise State was a 27-21 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Nevada. They failed to cover the 7.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (48) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records:
Washington: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
Boise State: 10-2 SU, 6-6 ATS


A few trends to consider:
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Boise State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Michigan Wolverines

- The Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Michigan Wolverines will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Crisler Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 25-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Eastern Michigan was a 74-48 loser in its last match on the road against Illinois-Chicago. They failed to cover the 9-point spread as underdogs.
In their last action, Michigan was an 81-66 winner at home against West Virginia. They covered the 10.5-point spread as favorites.
Eastern Michigan:
Team record: 6-3 SU, 3-3 ATS

is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan
is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan

When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Oakland are 1-2
After playing Illinois-Chicago are 0-1
After a loss are 6-4

Michigan:
Team record: 11-0 SU, 7-3 ATS
Current streak: won 11 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Eastern Michigan

When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Central Michigan are 2-1
After a win are 10-0

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Next up:
Eastern Michigan home to Oakland, Saturday, December 22
Michigan home to Central Michigan, Saturday, December 29

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Is Iron Man and the Lakers a bit rusty?

Dwight Howard might think that after ditching the cape and opting to wear an armor instead, nothing can now stop him and the Lakers on their quest for the much coveted O'Brien trophy. Well if kryptonite can't, no team can, right?

That certainly wasn't the case last night when they battled Melo and the Knicks on the Garden. In fact, it was Melo who was unstoppable until the Iron Man, yes, decided to use some irons and hit him with a hard foul.

The Knicks dominated much of the game, and the only time the Lakers were within hailing distance is after Carmelo walked into the locker room. Even Kobe's 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists were not enough,  in the end, to silence the Madison Square Garden fans.

Knicks owned the Lakers, 116-107, and are still the team to beat with a 17-5 record in the Eastern Conference.

The Lakers with all the stars and might they have, need to learn, and learn quickly, that before they can fly, they first need to protect their nest. D-Fence. They just gave up 116 points last night, and Antawn Jamison just staring at Steve Novak leisurely shooting three's in the corner, did not help their cause. Are they getting rusty and slooow to get back on defense? Mentally, it seems that they are just a few steps closer towards seeing a shrink.  It's a pity seeing the future hall of famer, on his 17th season, leading the league in scoring and a 5-time world champion, Kobe Bryant, just keeps falling short of taking care of business on the court.

 Meanwhile, all the Lakers Nation can do is pray that Steve Nash can return as soon as possible. Of course, they will be a better team with a healthy Steve Nash and Pau Gasol on the lineup, offensive-wise. On defense, they just need to stop opponents from scoring, period. D'Antoni lashing at a reporter on camera that they practiced for half an hour on defense, the quote of the year so far, were signs that even the coach is cracking under stress. No, the Iron Man and the Lakers are not  rusty at all. They just need to get rid of all the emotional baggage right now, and wining will come back naturally to the team. They need to win first though,  before they can feel better again. Will it be the chicken or the egg?

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Next up:

LA Lakers at Washington, Friday, December 14
New York home to Cleveland, Saturday, December 15

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SAN @ POR - NBA Matchup 12.13.12, 10:30 PM

The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 201½.

San Antonio was a 99-96 loser in its last match on the road against the Jazz. 

Last time out for Portland, they were a 92-74 winner as they battled the Raptors at home. 

San Antonio:
Team record: 18-5 SU, 15-7-1 ATS 

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Portland

Portland:
Team record: 9-12 SU, 8-12-1 ATS 

Injury News:

 SAN ANTONIO SPURS

LAYER	POSITION	DESCRIPTION
Stephen Jackson	G	Out Indefinitely (hand)
Kawhi Leonard	G	Out Indefinitely (quad)

 PORTLAND TRAILBLAZER

PLAYER	POSITION	DESCRIPTION
Nicolas Batum	G	Day-to-Day (back)
Wesley Matthews	G	Day-to-Day (hip)
Elliot Williams	G	Out Indefinitely (achilles)

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Next up:
San Antonio home to Boston, Saturday, December 15
Portland home to New Orleans, Sunday, December 16

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LAL @ NYK - NBA Matchup 12.13.12, 8:00 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 206½.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 100-94 result against the Cavaliers on December 11. The Lakers failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point favorite, while the 194 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Knicks were a 100-97 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Nets. They failed to cover the 3.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (197) made winners of OVER bettors.

Los Angeles:
Team record: 9-13 SU, 9-13 ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

New York:
Team record: 16-5 SU, 13-8 ATS
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

Here is the Bet On Sports  Complete Matchup between the 2 teams

Next up:

LA Lakers at Washington, Friday, December 14
New York home to Cleveland, Saturday, December 15

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CHR @ ATL - NBA Matchup 12.13.12, 7:30 PM

The division rival Charlotte Bobcats and Atlanta Hawks are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Philips Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 10-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total is sitting at 194. Last time out for Charlotte, they were a 100-94 loser as they battled the Clippers at home. Atlanta won its last outing, an 86-80 result against the Magic on December 12. Charlotte: Team record: 7-14 SU, 9-12 ATS Current streak: lost 9 straight games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta: Team record: 13-6 SU, 8-10-1 ATS is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games  Here is the Bet On Sports  Complete Matchup between the 2 teams   Next up: Charlotte home to Orlando, Saturday, December 15 Atlanta home to Golden State, Saturday, December 15

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