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		<title>Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards NBA Matchup Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Los Angeles Clippers will try to get back to their winning ways when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday at the Verizon Center (8 pm ET, FSN Prime Ticket).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NBA picks">NBA picks</a> have the Wizards as an 8-point favorite and the over/under total at 197.</p>
<p>The Clippers are 13-7 straight up and 11-8-1 against the point spread. The Wizards are 4-18 SU and 8-14 ATS.</p>
<p>On the injury front, Los Angeles guard Eric Bledsoe is day-to-day (sore knee) and Washington forward Andray Blatche is out indefinitely (calf injury), as is forward Ronny Turiaf  (hand injury).</p>
<p>The Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last five games overall but 4-10 SU in their last 14 games on the road and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games on the road. The total has gone over in six of the Clippers last eight games overall, in five of their last six games on the road.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/" title="Washington Wizards" target="_blank">Washington</a> is 4-19-1 SU in its last 24 games overall, and 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home. The total has gone over in five of Washington&#8217;s last seven games at home.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.nba.com/clippers/" title="Los Angeles Clippers" target="_blank">Clippers</a> are 6-4 SU and ATS in the past 10 head-to-head meetings. This is the first meeting of the season. The teams last met on March 23 last season when the Clippers won 127-119 but failed to cover the spread as a 13-point home favorite. The score sailed over the total of 203. The total has gone over in nine of the last 12 meetings.</p>
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		<title>South Carolina Gamecocks vs Florida Gators NCAABB Betting Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The South Carolina Gamecocks take on the No. 11 Florida Gators in NCAA Basketball action on Thursday at the Stephen O&#8217;Connell Center (9 pm ET, ESPN2).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="College basketball picks">College basketball picks</a> have the Gators as a 14.5-point favorite and the over/under total at 134.</p>
<p>This is the second meeting of the season for the SEC conference rivals. The Gators beat the Gamecocks 79-65 on Jan 14 and covered the spread as a 6.5-point road favorite. The score was over the total of 136.</p>
<p>Florida is 7-3 SU and 3-7 ATS in the past 10 head-to-head meetings. All four of the past four clashes have gone over the total.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-baskbl/scar-m-baskbl-body-main.html" title="South Carolina Gamecocks" target="_blank">South Carolina</a> is 9-11 straight up and 7-8 against the point spread this season. The Gamecocks lost 66-62 to the Mississippi Rebels on Saturday but cashed as a 5-point road underdog. The score was over the total of 123.5.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/" title="Florida Gators" target="_blank">Florida</a> is 17-4 SU and 9-7 ATS and beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 69-57 on Saturday and covered the spread as a 9-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 143.5.</p>
<p>South Carolina is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road, and the total has gone under in 6 of South Carolina&#8217;s last 9 games on the road. Florida is 5-0 SU in its last five games overall, and also 5-0 SU in its last five games at home. The total has gone under in four of Florida&#8217;s last six overall but has gone over in four of the Gators’ last six games at home.</p>
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		<title>Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors Tuesday NBA Betting Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors meet on Tuesday in National Basketball Association action at the Air Canada Centre. </p>
<p>Early <a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NBA picks">NBA picks</a> for this game have the Hawks as a 5.5-point favorite.</p>
<p>Atlanta is 15-6 SU and 11-9-1 ATS and is coming off a big 94-72 rout over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. The Hawks easily cashed as a 2.5-point road favorite and the score was under the total of 176.</p>
<p>Toronto is 7-14 straight up and 11-10 against the spread. The Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 94-73 on Sunday and covered the spread as a 5-point road underdog. The score was under the total of 183.5.</p>
<p>Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa is listed as day-to-day (sprained ankle).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/hawks/" title="Atlanta Hawks" target="_blank">Atlanta</a> is 4-1 SU in its last five games overall, and is 2-4-1 ATS in its last seven games on the road. The total has gone under in 10 of Atlanta&#8217;s last 14 games on the road.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/raptors/" title="Toronto Raptors" target="_blank">Toronto</a> is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games overall, and 1-4 SU in its last five games at home. The total has gone under in 17 of the Raptors’ last 25 games overall, and in eight of their last 10 games at home.</p>
<p>Atlanta has dominated the head-to-head series, going 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS in the past 10 meetings. This is the second clash of the season between the teams. Atlanta won 93-84 on Jan. 16 but fell short of covering as a 10-point home favorite. The score was a push on the total of 177.</p>
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		<title>Washington Wizards at Charlotte Bobcats NBA Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southeast division rivals the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Bobcats meet in NBA Picks action on Saturday at the Time Warner Cable Arena (7 pm... <a href="http://www.sharpbettor.com/washington-wizards-at-charlotte-bobcats-nba-saturday" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Southeast division rivals the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Bobcats meet in <a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NBA Picks">NBA Picks</a> action on Saturday at the Time Warner Cable Arena (7 pm ET, FOX Sports).</p>
<p>The recent head-to-head series has Charlotte at 6-4 SU and both teams at 5-5 ATS in the past 10 meetings. This is the second meeting this season, and this week. The Wizards beat the Bobcats 92-75 on Wednesday and easily covered the spread as a 7.5-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 192.</p>
<p>The teams split their four-game series last season.</p>
<p>Washington has not done well when playing in Charlotte, as the Wizards are 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS in the last six visits. The total has gone under in four of the last five meetings and has gone over in eight of the last 11 games in Charlotte.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/" title="Washington Wizards" target="_blank">Washington</a> is 3-15 SU and 6-12 ATS this season. Before playing the Bobcats on Wednesday the Wizards lost 103-83 to the Philadelphia 76ers and failed to cover as a 13-point road underdog. The score was under the total of 193.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/bobcats/" title="Charlotte Bobcats" target="_blank">Charlotte</a> is 3-16 straight up and 7-12 against the spread and previously lost 111-78 to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home underdog.</p>
<p>Washington is 3-16-1 SU in its last 20 games overall and 0-4-1 SU in its last five games on the road. Charlotte is 1-7 SU in its last eight games at home. Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games at home.</p>
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		<title>North Carolina State Wolfpack @ North Carolina Tar Heels Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The North Carolina State Wolfpack take on the 8th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in an ACC Conference matchup on Thursday at the Dean Smith Center (7 pm ET, ESPN).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="College basketball picks">College basketball picks</a> have the Tar Heels as a 15-point favorite and the over/under total at 159.</p>
<p>North Carolina State is 15-5 straight up and 8-8 against the spread. The Wolfpack won their third straight game with a 78-73 win over the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday. The Wolfpack cashed as a 2.5-point road underdog and the score was over the total of 146.</p>
<p>North Carolina is 16-3 SU and 10-8 ATS. The Tar Heels beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 82-68 on Thursday and covered the spread as a 6.5-point road favorite. The score was over the total of 145.5.</p>
<p>Wolfpack forward C.J. Leslie is listed as day-to-day (ankle) while Tar Heels forward Desmond Hubert is also day-to-day (ankle).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gopack.com/sports/m-baskbl/ncst-m-baskbl-body.html" title="North Carolina State Wolfpack" target="_blank">North Carolina State</a> is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road but is 4-1 SU in its last five games on the road. The total has gone under in four of North Carolina State&#8217;s last six games on the road.</p>
<p>The Tar Heels are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games overall, and 5-0 SU in their last five games at home. The total has gone over in four of North Carolina&#8217;s last six games overall, and in four of North Carolina&#8217;s last six games at home.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tarheelblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/unc-m-baskbl-body.html" title="North Carolina Tar Heels" target="_blank">North Carolina</a> is a perfect 10-0 SU against its state rivals in the past 10 meetings, and 7-3 ATS.</p>
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		<title>Cleveland Cavaliers @ Miami Heat NBA Tuesday Matchup</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Miami Heat in NBA Betting action on Tuesday at the American Airlines Arena (7:30 pm ET, FOX Sports SUN... <a href="http://www.sharpbettor.com/cleveland-cavaliers-miami-heat-nba-tuesday-matchup" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Miami Heat in NBA Betting action on Tuesday at the American Airlines Arena (7:30 pm ET, FOX Sports SUN Sports).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NBA picks">NBA picks</a> will have the Heat heavily favored when the betting line is released closer to game time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/" title="Cleveland Cavaliers" target="_blank">Cleveland</a> is 6-9 straight up and 8-7 against the point spread so far in this shortened NBA season. The Cavaliers lost 121-94 to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, failing to cover as an 8-point road underdog. The score was over the total of 187.5</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/heat/" title="Miami Heat" target="_blank">Miami</a> is 11-5 straight up and 8-8 against the spread. The Heat were upset 91-82 by the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, failing to cover the spread as a 9-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 192.5.</p>
<p>The Cavaliers have been good against the spread when playing on the road, at 6-4 ATS. The Heat are 5-3 against the spread when playing at home.</p>
<p>The injury list heading into this tilt has Cleveland guard listed as day-to-day for personal reasons, while Miami guard Dwyane Wade also is day-to-day with a sprained ankle.</p>
<p>Cleveland is 6-4 straight up and 6-3-1 against the spread in the past 10 head-to-head meetings but the Heat have won three of the past four meetings.</p>
<p>The Cavs have the third worst free throw percentage in the league at 70.4 per cent. The Heat are the second-highest scoring team in the league at 105.4 points per game, and Miami leads the league in field goal percentage with 48.8.</p>
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		<title>New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers meet in the NFC title game on Championship Sunday at Candlestick Park (6:30 pm ET, FOX).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NFL Picks">NFL Picks</a> have the 49ers as a 2.5-point favorite and the over/under total at 42.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.giants.com/" title="New York Giants" target="_blank">Giants</a> went 9-7 SU and 8-7-1 ATS this season, with nine of their games cashing for over betting fans. In their last action in the divisional playoffs, the Giants upset the Green Bay Packers 37-20 and covered the 8.5-point spread as road underdogs, while the score was over the total of 54.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.49ers.com/" title="San Francisco 49ers" target="_blank">San Francisco</a> was 13-3 straight up and 11-4-1 against the spread, with the under hitting in nine of the 49ers’ games. The 49ers were a 36-32 winner against the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round last weekend. They covered the 3.5-point spread as home underdogs and the score was over the total of 46.5.</p>
<p>New York&#8217;s overall offense was ranked No. 9 in the NFL this season, and it will be up against the No. 2 defense in the league. The 49ers allowed just 14.31 points per game. San Francisco&#8217;s offense was ranked 11th, averaging 24 points per game, while New York’s defense was ranked 25th, allowing 25 points per game.</p>
<p>Head-to-head, San Francisco is 7-3 SU in the last 10 meetings overall but 1-4-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall. San Francisco is 5-1 SU in the last six meetings at home. The 49ers beat the Giants 27-20 in their last meeting on Nov. 13 this season.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz Thursday Night Basketball</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dallas Mavericks take on the Utah Jazz in an NBA matchup on Thursday at the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City (10:30 pm ET, TNT).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NBA betting picks">NBA betting picks</a> have the Jazz as a 1.5-point favorite and the over/under total at 184 in early NBA Odds.</p>
<p>Dallas is 8-6 straight up and 10-4 against the spread this season. The Mavericks faced the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and previously faced the LA Lakers on Monday, losing 73-70. The Mavs covered as a 4-point road underdog and the score was under the total of 182.5.</p>
<p>Utah is 9-4 SU and 8-5 ATS and is coming off a 108-79 win over the Clippers on Tuesday, covering as a 5-point home favorite with the score going under the total of 189.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/mavericks/" title="Dallas Mavericks" target="_blank">Dallas</a> is 4-2 against the point spread on the road this season, while Utah is 6-2 against the number at home.</p>
<p>The injury list has Dallas guard Vince Carter as day-to-day (foot injury) while Utah guard Derrick Favors is day-to-day (sprained ankle) and guard Josh Howard also is day-to-day (strained quad).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/jazz/" title="Utah Jazz" target="_blank">Utah</a> has the No. 12 ranked offense in the league, averaging 95.69 points per game, while Dallas has the No. 3 defense, giving up 88.50 points per game. On the road, the Mavericks are ranked No. 25 in offense, scoring just under 86 points per game, while Utah&#8217;s home defense is ranked No. 7, allowing 89.38 points per game.</p>
<p>The Mavericks are 7-3 SU and ATS in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.</p>
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		<title>Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls NBA Betting Preview</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Phoenix Suns take on the Chicago Bulls in NBA Betting action on Tuesday at the United Center (8 pm ET, Comcast).</p>
<p>Phoenix has struggled to start the season at 4-8 straight up and 5-7 against the spread. The Suns faced the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and lost 102-91 and could not cover the spread as an 8.5-point road underdog. The score was under the total of 197.5.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/bulls/" title="Chicago Bulls" target="_blank">Chicago</a> is just the opposite, going 12-2 straight up and 9-5 against the spread so far this season. The Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 77-64 on Saturday but failed to cash as a 14-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 176.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/suns/" title="Phoenix Suns" target="_blank">Phoenix</a> is 2-3 against the spread on the road so far this season while Chicago is 3-2 ATS at home.</p>
<p>The Suns have no injuries to report heading into this game while the Bulls could be without guard Richard Hamilton, who is day-to-day with a groin injury, and guard C.J. Watson, who also is day-to-day, suffering from an elbow injury.</p>
<p>Chicago is 6-4 SU and ATS in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.</p>
<p>Phoenix is not doing well in any major stats categories, as it ranks No. 19 in total offense, scoring just under 94 points per game, and No. 17 in total defense, allowing just over 95 points per game. Chicago is not all that great on offense, ranking No. 17 with an average of 94 points per game, but is No. 1 in the NBA on defense, giving up just 83.79 points per game.</p>
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		<title>New York Giants at Green Bay Packers NFC Divisional Playoffs</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second round of the NFL Playoffs this weekend features the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers squaring off on Sunday at Lambeau Field (4:30 pm ET, FOX).</p>
<p><a href="http://jimfeist.tv/" title="NFL football picks">NFL football picks</a> have the Packers listed as a 9-point favorite and the over/under total at 53.</p>
<p>New York had no trouble beating the Atlanta Falcons 24-2 in their Wildcard Round matchup last Sunday. The Giants covered as a 2.5-point home favorite, while score stayed under the over/under total. New York is 9-7 straight up and 8-7-1 against the spread this season. </p>
<p>In their last action, Green Bay, which had a bye last weekend, beat the NFC North division rival Detroit Lions 45-41 and covered the 6.5-point spread as road underdogs, while the score was well over the total. Green Bay went 15-1 straight up and 11-5 against the point spread in the regular season. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.giants.com/" title="New York Giants" target="_blank">New York</a> is 6-4 SU when playing in January, and is 5-5 SU when playing on grass. After outgaining an opponent, the Giants are 7-3 SU and when playing outside the division they are 6-4 SU.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.packers.com/" title="Green Bay Packers" target="_blank">Green Bay</a> is 8-2 straight up when playing in January, 9-1 SU when playing on grass, and is a perfect 10-0 SU after being outgained. When playing outside their division, the Packers are 9-1 SU.</p>
<p>Head-to-head, the teams met just last month, when the Packers won 38-35 but could not cover as a 7-point road favorite on Dec. 4 in New York. That score was over the total of 54.</p>
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