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NBA Odds: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers
In the midst of a seven game road trip, Portlands longest of the season, they arrive tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a matchup with the Pacers at 7:00 EST. The Trailblazers enter this contest having gone 2-5 in their last seven games. The two wins coming against a pair of the worst teams in the NBA this season, Washington and New Orleans.
March Madness Betting: Iona vs. BYU
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amont Jones, a junior shooting guard for the Iona Gaels, who averages 16 points, three boards and three assists a game, is the only Iona player who has seen BYU. He played them two times while still with Arizona. He doesn't remember anyone but Jimmer Fredette, but they remember him. BYU coach Dave Rose says he's one of the best they've seen, being really good off the dribble and able to hit 3-point shots all day.
Basketball Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves were having what looked like a very promising season, with Kevin Love and point guard Ricky Rubio leading the way toward a playoff berth.
NBA Betting: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Celtics will not have to travel far, as a matter of fact, they won't have to travel at all, for their next road game. After a disappointing loss to the Lakers on Sunday, Boston will reenter the Staples Center tonight in Los Angeles to face the Clippers. The game will be the second half of an ESPN doubleheader beginning at 10:30 pm eastern.
Basketball Betting: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers will be making a cross-country trip on Wednesday to take on the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. The Lakers are 23-15 and are fourth in the Western Conference. The Wizards are 8-29 and are two and a half games ahead of the Charlotte Bobcats, the worst team in the NBA. This will be the only game between these two teams this year.
NBA Wagering: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on the Boston Celtics at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. The 76ers are 22-17 while the Celtics are 20-17. The 76ers lead the Celtics by one game for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. This is the first of three games that the two teams will have against each other this year.
NCAA Basketball Betting: Pittsburgh vs. Georgetown
The Pittsburgh Panthers will be playing in the second round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden against the Georgetown Hoyas. The two teams are facing each other for the second time this year. The Panthers won 72-60 on January 28 while at home in Pittsburgh.
Basketball Bet: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons
You wouldn't know Kobe Bryant has a broken nose, let alone a concussion, with the way he's been playing the past couple of games. Favored by 5 1/2 points over the Detroit Pistons tonight, the Lakers and Bryant should be able to continue their hot streak as the second half of the season continues.
NBA Odds: New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks
Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks head south to meet up with Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks at The American Airlines Center tonight. The game will be featured on NBA TV's fan night beginning at 8:30ET.
NBA Odds: New Jersey Nets vs. Miami Heat
New Jersey will travel south down the eastern seaboard for their game versus The Miami Heat at American Airline Arena tonight at 7:30ET. The Heat face the unusual circumstance of losing three in a row. At Utah on Friday night, LeBron James did, what LeBron James does far too often by passing up taking the last shot of a 99-98 loss to the Jazz. Michael Jordan has got to be shaking his head.