11/14/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of the Phoenix Suns, as well as Houston's Rafer Alston, for their roles in an altercation Wednesday.
Barnes and Alston were the main participants in the incident. Both were ejected during Wednesday's game and on Friday were handed two-game suspensions. Nash was suspended for one game for escalating the fracas.
In the third quarter of Houston's 94-82 win in Phoenix, Barnes threw a shoulder into the chest of Alston, who went back after Barnes. Nash then moved into melee and was knocked down by Houston's Tracy McGrady, who in turn was pushed by Phoenix's Shaquille O'Neal.
McGrady and O'Neal were each fined for their parts. McGrady was fined $25,000, while O'Neal was hit with a $35,000 penalty.
Barnes and Nash will each miss Friday's game against Sacramento, while Barnes will also sit Sunday against Detroit. Alston won't return until Monday at Oklahoma City, missing games Friday against San Antonio and Saturday against New Orleans.
<< Report: Giants OL McKenzie arrested for DUI
Hackensack, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants starting right tackle Kareem
McKenzie was reportedly arrested for driving under the influence on Thursday
night.
The Bergen Record reported Friday on the arrest. The Record, citing Litt
<< Inter's Moratti backs errant Adriano
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti has dismissed
renewed speculation that his club are about to part company with Brazilian
striker Adriano.
The 26-year-old had started the season in good form after ma
<< Xavi's contract talks with Barca stall
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The agent of Barcelona midfielder Xavi has
admitted that talks over a new contract with the Catalan giants have stalled in
recent times.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 28-yea
<< Seahawks Try to Dethrone New NFC West King Cards
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Cardinals will try to inch closer to their
first division title since 1975 when they visit the Seattle Seahawks this
Sunday at Qwest Field.
The Cardinals have raced out to a 6-3 record so far this year, their b
ChiSox outright MacDougal to minors >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox have outrighted the
contract of pitcher Mike MacDougal to Triple-A Charlotte.
MacDougal appeared in 16 games for the White Sox last season and did not
register a decision whi
Red Bulls hope to continue improbable playoff run at RSL >>
Sandy, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The question is, after upsetting the two-time
defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Houston Dynamo in the Western
Conference semifinals last week, can the New York Red Bulls keep their
improba
Real Madrid ready to move on against Valladolid >>
Valladolid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Madrid lost Ruud Van Nistelrooy for
the season earlier this week, but the Dutch striker's absence is not what coach
Bernd Schuster is worried about the most before Saturday's game at Valladolid.
Va
Quick change; Melrose out in Tampa >>
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made a coaching change
Friday, firing Barry Melrose after just 16 games and replacing him on an
interim basis with associate coach Rick Tocchet.
Melrose was hired on June 24 af
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
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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