McGrady, Knicks welcome Bucks to MSG
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02/22/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tracy McGrady's debut with the New York Knicks was spoiled
in overtime, but the former NBA scoring champion will shoot for an encore
performance tonight versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden.
McGrady went 10-of-17 from the field for 26 points in Saturday's 121-118
overtime setback versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks acquired McGrady
on Thursday in a three-team swap with Houston and Sacramento. New York, which
freed itself of about $32 million in salary cap space, received McGrady's
league-high $23 million expiring contract from the Rockets as well as Kings
point guard Sergio Rodriguez.
"I didn't expect to play the way I did," McGrady said after a few media
outlets predicted he wouldn't see action. "I expected to move the way I was
out there, but as far being efficient offensively, playing that many minutes,
no."
David Lee paced the losing squad with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Eddie
House, who was also making his New York debut after the Knicks acquired him
from Boston in exchange for Nate Robinson, added 24 points and five rebounds
off the bench. It wasn't enough as New York lost for the sixth straight time
and ninth in 10 attempts.
The Knicks are 0-2 on a three-game homestand and have lost four in a row at
Madison Square Garden. They own a 12-18 mark in the Big Apple this season.
Meanwhile, the Bucks have won two in a row and eight of their last 11 games,
including Saturday's 93-88 victory versus the Charlotte Bobcats behind 19
points from both Brandon Jennings and John Salmons.
Andrew Bogut delivered 18 points and 13 rebounds for the victors.
"It was a hard fought game, even when we had the lead," Bucks head coach Scott
Skiles said. "They have a good club in general but when a guy like Stephen
Jackson isn't going to quit out there, he's going to keep playing hard. Then
we went cold. We had trouble knocking down shots that we were knocking down in
the first half."
The Bucks are one game off the final playoff spot in the East and have won
three in a row as the guest. They own a 9-19 record away from the Bradley
Center this season.
Milwaukee has won the first two encounters with New York this season and six
of the last seven meetings overall. The Bucks have won three straight after
losing their last three trips to historic MSG.
<< Mavs, Pacers collide in Big D
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Mavericks will continue their three-game
homestand tonight against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena.
The Southwest Division-leading Mavs have won three in a row and opened the
residency
<< Hawks hope to bury the past in Utah
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The last time the Atlanta Hawks won in Salt Lake City
Dominique Wilkins was still entertaining the crowd with his acrobatic dunks.
"The Human Highlight Film" has long since retired and the new Hawks will try
to snap
<< Bobcats shoot for road success in LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Playing on the road hasn't been much fun for the Charlotte
Bobcats, who will continue a four-game journey Monday night against the Los
Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.
The Bobcats are 7-20 as the guest this season,
<< Bulls make a stop in Washington
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls will try to keep a pair of win streaks
intact when they take on the Washington Wizards tonight at the Verizon Center.
Chicago has won four in a row overall and three straight as the guest, and is
comi
<< Greene not reporting to Rangers' camp
Surprise, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers announced Monday that
newly signed infielder Khalil Greene will not be joining the club and won't be
reporting to the team's spring training camp.
"The Rangers fully support Khalil's
Pletcher: King of the Weekend >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There were many extraordinary individual
performances last Saturday. However, the star of the day was a trainer, not a
racehorse.
Todd Pletcher, who has had 24 career Kentucky Derby starters without brin
Tevez hopeful over City return >>
Manchester, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carlos Tevez's advisor claims the
absent striker is likely to be back in the Manchester City fold in time to
play against Chelsea on Saturday.
Tevez has missed City's last three games af
Portsmouth accepts resignation of Al Fahim >>
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portsmouth have accepted Sulaiman Al
Fahim's resignation from his position as the non-executive chairman at Fratton
Park.
However, Pompey cannot understand why Al Fahim announced his intention to qui
Bruce hit with FA fine >>
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been
fined by the Football Association following his critical comments concerning
the performance of referee Andre Marriner.
Bruce labeled the referee's decision
Johnson close to Liverpool return >>
Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool are poised to welcome back
defender Glen Johnson following a two-month injury absence.
The England international has been sidelined with knee ligament damage since
the 1-0 Premier League
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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