'Melo, Nugs down Grizzlies

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02/27/2007 - Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and Allen Iverson had 25 with nine assists, as the Denver Nuggets put the brakes on a four- game losing streak with a 111-107 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum.

Denver is now finally starting to click with both Anthony and Iverson on the roster, as the Nuggets are just 3-6 with the explosive duo in the lineup at the same time.

Nene posted 27 points and nine rebounds for the Nuggets, who improved to 13-13 on the road. Marcus Camby added eight points and 13 boards for the Nuggets, who will return to Denver on Wednesday to open a three-game homestand against Orlando.

Pau Gasol notched 21 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, which has dropped four of its last five. Mike Miller also scored 21 points, and Rudy Gay netted 18. Hakim Warrick contributed 15 points off the bench for Memphis, which stays home where it is 11-18 to host Utah on Wednesday.

Denver attained an early advantage on a 10-2 spurt capped by an Iverson jumper with 7:36 remaining for a 12-6 lead. The Nuggets led 30-25 heading into the second.

Memphis closed the second quarter on a 9-4 spurt snapped by an Iverson free throw with no time remaining that edged Denver a 55-54 halftime advantage.

The Grizzlies started pulling away on a 13-2 burst down the third-quarter stretch capped by four straight Miller jumpers, three of which were from beyond the arc. The Nuggets responded with an 11-6 spurt, though, capped by Anthony's trey with two ticks left to trail 83-82 heading into the fourth.

Memphis had a chance to rally, but Gasol missed on a jumper and Miller and Gay both missed on three-point attempts in the final minute.

Blake converted a pair of free throws with 4.4 seconds on the clock for a three-possession game, and Gay's three-pointer off the backboard with 1.2 seconds left was too little too late.

Game Notes

Denver owns a 2-1 lead in the series so far this season, with the previous two games taking place in Colorado. The clubs will conclude their four-game set on April 14 in Memphis...The Nuggets have won eight of the last 10 in the series, but have lost six of nine as the visitor.

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We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


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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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