NCAA Basketball Betting – Tigers vs Jayhawks
The No. 3 Missouri Tigers had a chance to claim sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference with a win over Kansas State on Wednesday, but they came up short.
The No. 3 Missouri Tigers had a chance to claim sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference with a win over Kansas State on Wednesday, but they came up short.
Fans can expect a hard-fought game at the McKale Center on Saturday, as Arizona plays host to UCLA in a PAC-12 matinee with both teams fighting for their postseason lives.
Texas A&M was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 this year, but the Aggies have suffered through a disappointing season.
Virginia is 13-1 at home this year. Tony Bennett’s team has been one of the biggest surprises in the nation.
The Syracuse Orange are looking primed for a #1 seed in the tournament. They still have just the one loss at Notre Dame which is looking better and better everyday as the Irish climb the rankings.
They are not a mid-major but Notre Dame may be the most surprising team in the top 25 right now.
Georgetown (20-6) is currently the 8th ranked team in the nation, but since they are coming off a loss to Seton Hall it is unlikely that they will get a #1 seed in the Big Dance.
The slam dunk contests has lost a little luster over the past decade or so and this season Superman Dwight Howard is not in the competition, 3 time champion Nate Robinson is not in the mix, and last season’s champion Blake Griffin is not competing.
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.
Oklahoma City (26-7) – Is it too much to say that Durant and Westbrook are the best duo in the NBA? They haven’t earned their championship stripes but what else are they lacking?
Miami Heat (26-7) – A Heat vs Thunder finals would make for some great watching for sure. Heat are looking great right now, perhaps a bit ahead of their closest conference challengers in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls (27-8) – The most complete team on the list so far but they are totally different when Derrick Rose is out of the lineup. I like their commitment to defense though to smooth things over.
San Antonio Spurs (23-10) – You can’t ignore that record and the fact that Tony Parkers has been lights out lately. It is just too bad that Manu Ginobili is out once again. This time for much shorter.
Dallas Mavericks (21-13) – I know they are the defending champs but when you watch them play it is hard to see it. Delonte West is now out for a while so we will see if they can keep up their recent strong play shorthanded.
Orlando Magic (22-12) – They are playing much better but what will happen as we get closer and closer to the trade deadline. The All-Star game is in Orlando this year and hopefully the parade of stars can take the focus on Dwight Howard for a moment.
Los Angeles Clippers (20-11) – It is still hard to consider these guys a contender but they are bringing it most nights. Losing Chauncey Billups was huge for them, they are just .500 in the games since. This team could slide down the ranking at any moment.
Los Angeles Lakers (20-13) – Perhaps the most dangerous thing in the league is a Kobe Bryant scorned. He isn’t happy with the rumours surrounding Pau and has sounded off. At least he can back things up with his play.
New York Knicks (17-17) – Witness the power of Linsanity, elevating a team with a .500 record into the top 10 of the power rating. Some are even talking MVP which would make him the least likely winner, ever. Still he has to be considered. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Memphis Grizzlies (19-15) – The Grizz are on a nice run that makes you think about last year’s playoffs. The offense has been really sharp lately and young legs appear to be tiring less often.
Indiana Pacers (21-12)
Philadelphia 76ers (20-13)
Denver Nuggets (18-16)
Boston Celtics (15-16)
Portland Trailblazers (18-16)
Atlanta Hawks (19-13)
Houston Rockets (20-14)
Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17)
Utah Jazz (15-17)
Golden State Warriors (13-17)
Phoenix Suns (14-20)
New Jersey Nets (10-24)
Milwaukee Bucks (13-19)
Sacramento Kings (11-22)
Toronto Raptors (10-23)
Cleveland Cavaliers (13-18)
Detroit Pistons (11-24)
New Orleans Hornet (8-25)
Washington Wizards (7-26)
Charlotte Bobcats (4-28)
If you’re looking for some good basketball action this weekend during the NBA All Star break, there is plenty of college hoops going on, and one of the better matchups will be a Big East conference contest between the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles, at the West Virginia Mountaineers on Friday night.
The quest for the NASCAR 2012 Sprint Cup Title kicks-off in a big way with this Sunday afternoon’s running of the 54th Daytona 500 from Daytona International Speedway. The ‘Great American Race’ is by far NASCAR’s most famous and sought-after title on its 36-race schedule.
Two straight weeks Jeremy Lin has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Linsanity has hit the NBA in a big way!
The Lakers had been lacking a signature win in the first half of the year until last night.
With the 2012 NBA season in full swing and with the shortened schedule, it’s already time for the All-Star break this coming weekend.
It is now past mid February and even though the hoops season has quite a ways to go thoughts are beginning to turn towards the diamond.
The Duke Blue Devils have gone largely unnoticed this season compared to normal, but they do sit at fourth in the rankings.