NBA Basketball Betting - 3/17/09

NBA Basketball Betting Sportsbook

Winning Streaks on the Line – 76ers at Lakers

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:00 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-31 SU, 29-33-2 ATS, 26-34-4 O/U) have won three straight games covering the spread in two of those contests.
The Los Angeles Lakers (53-13 SU, 34-32 ATS, 37-28-1 O/U) have also won three straight games while going 2-1 ATS during the span.
One team’s winning streak will be snapped when they meet at the Staples Center tonight.
The 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 85-77...

Beasts of the East - Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 4:40 PM

Orlando takes on the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday night in a game that could solidify the favorite in the Eastern Conference. Even though Boston is still playing well, with Kevin Garnett on the bench, Cleveland and Orlando have been downright dominating lately. Orlando is coming off of a victory over the Utah Jazz. Their straight-up record is 49 and 17.

Making Hay on the NBA - Pistons at Mavericks

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:15 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Betting Odds: DALLAS -5.5, Total 188.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* DET has covered seven of its last ten games
* DET has won six of its last nine games SU
* DET has covered four of its last five road games
* DET has played 17 of its last 25 road games UNDER the total
* DALL has covered four of its last five games...