The Toronto Raptors are not a very good team. Take away leading scorer Andrea Bargnani ( who has been out in two separate stints) and they can be quite anemic and they will be facing Boston missing Bargnani, and unlikely recent scoring sensation, guard Jeryd Bayless as well.
The best rivalry in the NBA will headline TNT’s Thursday night NBA action this week. Both of these teams have had their struggles this year, but both are still considered contenders for the title.
If there was ever a good spot for some revenge this is it. Orlando was beaten 87-56 earlier this week by the Celtics.
The big news in this one is whether or not the Chicago Bulls will get back reigning MVP Derrick Rose for their Friday night bout with the Boston Celtics who are reeling after back-back home losses.
The Mavericks will be coming off a road game in Detroit, while the Celtics should be well-rested and ready to put Friday night’s home loss to the Indiana Pacers behind them as they look to post their third win of their current five game home stand.
The UFC ends an eventful August with another major fight card and plenty at stake at UFC 118. Not only do we have the lightweight title on the line, we have ultimate pride on the line as MMA and boxing go to war.
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Before baseball gambling fans turn their attention to other sports betting events this week, we have the Thursday MLB game of the day pick for you. It’s time for our weekly baseball picks for online MLB betting action.
Season Record:
Boston: 66-49 SU
Toronto: 59-54 SU
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It’s not quite Super Bowl odds, but it’s a big matchup to watch out for. Boston will head to Florida for a battle with the Magic in a clash of two Eastern Conference favorites.
Boston Celtics (27-12 SU, 17-22 ATS) at Detroit Pistons (14-26 SU, 18-21-1 ATS)
Wednesday, January 20 — 7:30 PM ET
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: BOSTON -5.5, Total 187
Here are some of the basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
BOS has lost four of its last six games SU
BOS has covered two of its last six games
Boston Celtics (22-5 SU, 12-15 ATS) at Orlando Magic (22-7, 15-12-2 ATS)
Friday, December 25: 2:30 p.m.
Here are some NBA betting trends which may impact this game:
One of the hottest teams in the NHL will square off against one of the coldest in a sports betting NHL match-up when the Northeast Division leading Boston Bruins (16-4-4) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (6-10-8) in the St. Pete Times Forum tonight.
