LSU Tigers (17-12) vs Auburn Tigers (14-15)
When LSU beat Marquette it was thought that the SEC might have more depth than expected this year.
2012 Subway Fresh Fit 500 Predictions – Betting Preview + Picks + Odds
The Sprint Cup series heads west this week to Phoenix International Speedway for the running of the Subway Fresh Fit 500, which is the second point race of this year’s Sprint Cup racing season.
NBA Basketball Matchup: Nets vs Celtics
The Celtics avoided what would have been a heart breaking collapse against a very mediocre team in Cleveland, and now will look to keep any kind of momentum gained from that win heading into their matchup with the Nets on Friday night.
Bet On College Basketball: Providence vs Notre Dame
Notre Dame won nine straight games in the Big East, but now they have dropped two in a row.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Warriors vs 76ers
In a match up that will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in a game the struggling 76ers (21-15) host the Golden State Warriors (14-18).
Zips (20-10) vs. Golden Flashes (20-9)
The Akron Zips need one more victory to clinch the East division of the Mid American Conference.
UFC on FX 2: “Alves vs. Kampmann”
Welterweights headline Friday night’s card when the well rounded Martin Kampmann takes on the powerful Thiago Alves.
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2012 NHL Power Rankings – Bet On NHL Hockey!
Dave B’s NHL Power Rankings – March 1, 2012
The NHL season is about to enter the stretch run. Some teams are positioning themselves well heading into the most important part of the year while others are sputtering at precisely the wrong time. Get weekly NHL Handicapping tips from CappersPicks.com.
Bulldogs vs Wildcats NCAAB Handicapping Prediction
Kentucky (28-1) has already wrapped up the SEC title and they are in the driver’s seat to snag a top seed in the Big Dance, but they still have to face Georgia tonight and a ranked Florida team on the road in their season finale.
NBA Basketball Matchup: Heat vs Trailblazers
The Miami Heat finished the first half of the season on a nine-game winning streak. Not only were the Heat winning those games, they were blowing everyone out of the water.
2012 MLB Handicapping: St. Louis Cardinals
Anyone who closely follows Major League Baseball fully understands the impact that first basemen Albert Pujols had on the St. Louis Cardinals, but with his departure via free agency to the Los Angeles Angels, we now have to try and estimate his impact on not being on this team.
2012 MLB Handicapping: Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds followed-up their 2010 NL Central Division title with a disappointing 79-83 record and third-place finish in 2011.
NCAA Basketball Betting – Wolverines vs Fighting Illini
Big East Player of the Year candidate Jae Crowder will lead his No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles into battle against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday in Ohio.
NBA Basketball Matchup: Thunder vs Magic
After a nice comeback win in Philadelphia last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder own the best record in the NBA at 28-7.
NCAA Basketball Betting – Commodores vs Volunteers
This is a game that Tennessee absolutely has to have if they are to have any chance at getting into the field of 68. Even with a win here, they will have a lot of work left in the SEC tournament, but this would give them yet another quality win if they are able to pull it out.
NBA Power Rankings (records as of All Star Break)
Each week during the heart of the NBA season, and once or twice during the NBA Preseason, we’ll gather the troops around the roundtable and hash out the NBA Power rankings.
Let’s take a look with an eye to the playoffs this week.
1. Miami Heat (27-7) – It is hard not to put the Heat at the top of this list. They have the talent and the experience to go all the way. The key is staying healthy. Without Wade they don’t have a chance. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (27-7) – Talent wise they are there with Durant and Westbrook, maybe the best duo in the league. The NBA is one of those leagues where you usually have get there first before you can win it.
3. Chicago Bulls (27-8) – Probably still the most complete team in the league led by the most complete player in Derrick Rose. Should be a good battle with Miami for homecourt in the second half.
4. San Antonio Spurs (24-10) – They are playing great but it is hard to forget their second half swoon and playoff exit last year. Still there is no team with more experience.
5. Dallas Mavericks (21-13) – It took them a while to find their stride but they are still defending champs. The defense is still there even with the loss of Tyson Chandler and I have a hunch they will trade for reinforcements.
6. Orlando Magic (22-13) – Trade talk still swirling but this team is a legit contender with Dwight Howard. If they deal him for Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol their chances actually go up in my books.
7. Los Angeles Clippers (20-11) – They could definitely win the title – for most entertaining team. Throwing lobs in the playoffs is not as easy but they could at least win one round.
8. Atlanta Hawks (20-14) – They should maybe blow this team up because it is good but not good enough. Second round is the ceiling I think.
9. Indiana Pacers (21-12) – If you are overlooking them they will beat you. This is a feisty team that operates as just that – a team.
10. Memphis Grizzlies (19-15) – If Zach Randolph comes back healthy they could be off to the races. Don’t forget this team upset the Spurs without Rudy Gay last year.
Houston Rockets (20-14)
Los Angeles Lakers (20-14)
Philadelphia 76ers (20-14)
New York Knicks (17-18)
Denver Nuggets (18-17) – The potential is their but they have lost their way.
Portland Trailblazers (18-16)
Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17)
Boston Celtics (15-17) – If they can just make it in all bets are off.
Utah Jazz (15-17)
Golden State Warriors (13-17)
Phoenix Suns (14-20
Cleveland Cavaliers(13-18)
Milwaukee Bucks (13-20)
Detroit Pistons (11-24) – More than half their wins came in the last 10 games.
Sacramento Kings (11-22) – Jimmer is not an NBA phenomenon.
New Jersey Nets (10-25)
Toronto Raptors (10-23)
New Orleans Hornets (8-25)
Washington Wizards (7-26)
Charlotte Bobcats (4-28)
