Some teams just know how to score. Here’s a list of a few of the NBA’s teams who you should feel most comfortable betting the over on and should think twice before betting your NBA basketball picks under the total.
When the Patriots travel to face the Chargers, you will see of the highest totals of the weekend at 46 ½. That’s for good reason. Normally, these teams can light up the scoreboard. The Patriots started the Moss-less era by beating the Baltimore Ravens, 23-20. That game barely went under, but posting 23 points against the stingy Ravens is a good accomplishment. That was the Patriots first under this season. The Patriots score 30.8 points a game, while giving up 23.2 points. Look for those trends to continue.
The biggest news on the injury front is that the Bears will be without Jay Cutler. He took a beating at the hands of the New York Giants last week, who had xx sacks. He suffered a concussion and is out for this week, meaning Todd Collins will get the start. Carolina receiver Steve Smith (ankle) is questionable to play this week
When you look at a game, something has to give. Such is the case with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts. The total is 44, which is low for a Colts game, especially at home, but a little higher than you like with the Chiefs. The over for the Chiefs is 1-2, while for the Colts is 3-1. The Chiefs have been relying on defense and special teams, giving up 12.7 points and 313 total yards. The Chiefs, thanks mostly for the 31 points they scored against the 49ers average 22.7 points a game and 322 yards.
One of the big story lines for Week 4 of the NFL season is the Washington-Philadelphia match-up and the soap opera that is Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid and Michael Vick But if you can get by the made-for-TV drama, there are some trends to consider when handicapping the game. The Eagles, a 5 ½-point home favorite, are 136-96 ATS (+30.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992. The over for the Eagles is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) off 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons. Eagles coach Andy Reid is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) against a team that allows more than 350 yards a game. The Redskins are 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992. The over for Washington is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
Arizona St Sun Devils at Oregon St Beavers, Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 6:30 pm Eastern, TV: Fox Sports Arizona, Northwest
Opening Line: Oregon St -5
Current Line: Oregon St -3 1/2
Opening Total: 55 1/2
Current Total: 54
Money Line: OSU -165 / ASU +145
The Florida Gators go on the road to face No.1 Alabama. The 8 ½-point underdog Gators on the current college football lines have some trends that favor them when they face the Crimson Tide. The Gators are 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a win by 28 or more points over the last 3 seasons. The Gators are also 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread since 1992. Florida is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off 1 or more straight overs over the last 3 seasons. Florida coach Urban Meyer is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points in all games he has coached since 1992.
After suffering their first defeat, the Green Bay Packers find the right time to face the winless Detroit Lions. And their job may have gotten even easier as injuries pile up for the Lions. The Lions will be without starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, but might also be without running back Jahvid Best. He suffered a toe injury and is questionable for Sunday. For the Packers, cornerback Charles Woodson was limited in practice. If Best cannot start, the bulk of the work will fall on Kevin Smith and Maurice Morris.
Ohio St Buckeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini, Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 12:00 pm Eastern, TV: Big Ten Network
Opening Line: Ohio St -17 1/2
Current Line: Ohio St -17
Opening Total: 51
Current Total: 50 1/2
Money Line: Ohio St -900 / Illinois +650 You can bet on college football games at Bookmaker Sportsbook who offers a 25% signup bonus to all new wagering accounts!