Rockets in flight vs. Raptors
Basketball Betting Lines
02/28/2007 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Raptors conclude a three-game road trip tonight
when they travel to Houston and the Toyota Center to battle the Rockets.
The Atlantic Division-leading Raptors fell to 1-1 on the trek Monday when they
were downed by the San Antonio Spurs, 107-91. Rasho Nesterovic had 16 points
and nine rebounds for the Raptors, who had a two-game winning streak broken.
Rookie Andrea Bargnani tallied 17 points and Chris Bosh 14 for Toronto, which
lost the services of guard Anthony Parker in the second quarter due to a right
ankle injury.
Parker was hurt when he landed on the foot of San Antonio's Bruce Bowen with
4:55 remaining until halftime. Parker had to be helped to the locker room with
the Spurs ahead 49-30 at the time. He is questionable for tonight's game.
Forward Jorge Garbajosa, who played against the Spurs and had eight points,
also finds himself questionable for tonight's game because of a right knee
injury.
Toronto leads the Atlantic standings by 3 1/2 games over New Jersey and will
aim to improve its 11-18 mark on the road tonight. The Raptors return home on
Friday to host Milwaukee.
Houston was without the services of star guard Tracy McGrady on Monday, and
was defeated by lowly Boston, 77-72.
McGrady missed the game with flu-like symptoms and his absence was evident in
a lackluster offensive effort. Bonzi Wells, starting in place of McGrady,
scored 27 points and Juwan Howard had 12 points for Houston, which has lost
three of five.
The Rockets are still without center and leading scorer Yao Ming, while
McGrady is questionable tonight because of his illness.
Houston, which is currently fifth overall in the Western Conference, is 20-8
at the Toyota Center this year. The club will travel to Denver for a matchup
on Friday.
The Rockets are 9-2 all-time against the Raptors. Both of those setbacks came
last year as Toronto swept the two-game season series. The clubs are meeting
for the first time this season tonight.
<< Bulls welcome Warriors to Windy City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago is seeing its chances at a division title slipping
away. The Bulls will try to rebound tonight when they host the Golden State
Warriors at the United Center.
Chicago has lost two straight, including Monday's
<< Hornets aim to sting visiting Hawks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will try for their
sixth straight win at home this evening when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to
the Ford Center.
The Hornets were on the road last night and fell to the Clevelan
<< Wizards try to turn down Heat in D.C.
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat close out a brief two-game road trip tonight
when they take on the Southeast Division-rival Washington Wizards at the
Verizon Center.
Miami has dropped three of its last four games, including Monday's
<< Jazz visit Grizzlies in Memphis
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Northwest Division-leading Utah Jazz open a three-game
road trip this evening when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the
FedExForum.
Utah, which owns a 9 1/2-game lead over Denver in the Northwest standin
<< 76ers continue homestand vs. Suns
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers resume a six-game homestand this
evening when they welcome the Phoenix Suns to the Wachovia Center.
Philadelphia opened the homestand with an 89-82 win over the Sacramento Kings
on Monday night.
Bobcats, Kings set for battle at ARCO >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Sacramento Kings return home after going 1-3 on a four-
game road trip, as they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats tonight to ARCO Arena.
On Monday, Samuel Dalembert posted 20 points and 17 rebounds, as the
Philad
LA aims to clip visiting Sonics >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Clippers try to make it three wins in a
row, as they welcome the Seattle SuperSonics tonight to the Staples Center.
This is the first of a home-and-home set between the clubs. The SuperSonics
will ho
Nuggets try to foil Magic in Denver >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Orlando Magic play the second of a tough four-game road
trip when they visit the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Pepsi Center.
All-Star Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to overcome 11
turnovers, as
Steelers, Smith officially agree to extension >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive
end Aaron Smith to a four-year contract extension Wednesday.
Financial terms of the deal were not released, but the deal, which will keep
him with the team thr
Breaking down a busy deadline day >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Keeping track of all the activity at the
NHL's trade deadline is kind of like trying to follow a tennis match on fast
forward.
When the dust finally cleared, there were 25 trades on Tuesday and those
deal
MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines
Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow. Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season. Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints. These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order. As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS. The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens. The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.
MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:
Saints +6 @ Colts -6
Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)
Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)
Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5
Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1
Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3
Patriots -5 @ Jets +5
Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5
Steelers -4 @ Browns +4
Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6
Bears +6 @ Chargers -6
Lions +3 @ Raiders -3
Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5
Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4
Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3
Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3
Super Bowl line (2008)
NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5
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