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New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Super Bowl XLII (FOX | 6:30 PM ET)
- New York is trying to become the 2nd team in NFL history to win all of its playoff games on the road and then hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, following the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. The Giants have won 10 straight away from home, going 9-1 ATS, with the lone loss coming in a 13-10 victory against Miami in London back on October 28th. EDGE: GIANTS (Bet New York +12.5 at SportBet - the best line available at last check!)
- The Patriots are going for the 1st 19-0 season in NFL history and are already the 1st team to start 18-0. However, after covering their 1st 8 games of the regular season, they are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10, including 0-2 in the playoffs with a nearly identical spread as this one. The UNDER is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. EDGE: GIANTS
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These teams met in the regular-season finale, which the Giants used as a springboard to the Super Bowl. Some questioned whether or not they would be mentally and physically drained after playing the Patriots hard when they had nothing on the line, but instead they gained a ton of confidence in a 38-35 loss. Quarterback Eli Manning even admitted after winning the NFC Championship that playing competitively against New England in a playoff-type atmosphere is one of the main reasons they earned a rematch in the Super Bowl. EDGE: GIANTS
- Some of the Giants came down with flu-like symptoms earlier in the week, which delayed their flight to Phoenix on Monday. New York FB Madison Hedgecock, S Michael Johnson, DT Manny Wright and LB Antonio Pierce also all missed practice time. (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: PATRIOTS
- Manning continues his growth and maturity for the Giants with 8 touchdown passes and just 1 interception in his last 4 games. Ironically, that pick came against the Patriots, who were burned by 4 TD passes as well, 2 of which went to Plaxico Burress. While Manning's development has been crucial, New England QB Tom Brady is clearly in a league of his own as he goes for his 4th Super Bowl title in 4 attempts. Brady is 14-2 lifetime in the playoffs and has been named Super Bowl MVP twice. He is also coming off the best regular season of any QB in league history with an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes. EDGE: PATRIOTS (Bet New England -11 at Bodog - the best line available at last check!)
- There has been some speculation about Brady's foot injury after TMZ revealed a photograph showing him in a walking boot on Monday. Insiders believe the betting public may be over-reacting to the injury with the line dropping a full point early on. It's well-known that New England head coach Bill Belichick puts many of his players on the team injury report. That includes Brady, who was listed every week of the regular season with a shoulder injury yet did not miss a game. Brady was seen at a team rally last Sunday without the walking boot and without a limp. He has also practiced this week and was listed on the official injury report again for his shoulder - not his ankle. EDGE: PATRIOTS
- New England is definitely seeing the benefit of a healthy Laurence Maroney, who remains as fresh as any running back the NFL has ever seen in the playoffs. Maroney was very limited for a majority of the regular season, sitting out 3 full games and carrying the ball 15 times or less in 9 other games. Maroney had scored just 2 touchdowns in the 1st 13 games of the regular season, but he has scored at least once in each of the last 5 - scoring 6 total during that stretch - including 2 in the regular-season finale against the Giants. He has rushed for 122 yards in each of the team's 2 playoff games so far on a combined 47 carries. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS (Bet whether or not Maroney will score a TD at Bodog!)
- Belichick and Brady are 14-2 SU all-time in the playoffs together.
- Regular-season winner is 5-6 SU in Super Bowl rematch.
- Patriots are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Patriots are 40-19-3 ATS in their last 62 games on grass.
- The UNDER is 13-5-1 in New England's last 19 playoff games.
(Bet O/U 53.5 at Bodog - the best line available at last check!)
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Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards (NBA | 12 PM ET)
- The new Los Angeles Laker Pau Gasol may have made this Lakers team one of the elite in the powerful Western Conference. The former All-Star forward could make his Lakers debut in this game (Check status on the Pregame Wire!). Gasol is set to have a physical this weekend, and when he does join the lineup he will make the trio of Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant a very formable one. Head coach Phil Jackson said “We would love to have him for Sunday’s game.” EDGE: LAKERS
- The Lakers are fresh off a spirited 121-101 win at Toronto on Friday after the trade was announced. Kobe Bryant had 46 points that night, and called the trade a “a great step”. Bryant is averaging 39 ppg in his last four contests versus the Wizards. BIG EDGE: LAKERS (Bet Lakers -5 at Bodog - the best line available at last check!)
- The Washington Wizards lost 96-87 to Utah on Friday and suffered their fourth defeat in six games. All-Star forward Caron Butler missed his third consecutive game with a hip injury, but could return for this game (Check status on the Pregame Wire!). The Wizards are averaging 99 ppg, and the Lakers defense is allowing 102 ppg over their last five. EDGE: WIZARDS
- Lakers are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
- Wizards are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against the Pacific Division.
- The OVER is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons (ABC | 2:30 PM ET)
- The Dallas Mavericks have won 12 of their last 15 overall - including a 102-86 victory at home against these Detroit Pistons on Jan. 9. Forward Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 27 points per game over his last four, and had a team-high 23 points in that victory over the Pistons. EDE: MAVS
- The Pistons are 16-4 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, and only the Celtics have a better record at home. Meanwhile, the Mavericks continue to be inconsistent on the road, offensively and defensively, going 11-11 overall. Detroit’s defense is key at home, holding its opponents to just 87 points per game on the season. BIG EDGE: PISTONS (Bet Pistons -4.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
- The Pistons have lost consecutive games to the Mavericks, including January's loss. Dallas shot 57 percent in that game, and stole a 92-88 victory last season at the Paclace. EDGE: MAVS
- Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.
- Pistons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.
- The UNDER is 12-2 in the Pistons last 14 games against the Southwest Division.
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#4 North Carolina at Florida State (FSN | 2 PM ET)
- North Carolina has dominated the series with the Seminoles, winning six straight and 17 of the last 20 meetings. Florida State's last win came at home on Jan. 22, 2004. Tyler Hansbrough has averaged 15 points in three games against them. EDGE: NORTH CAROLINA
- Florida State enters this contest having lost two straight and five of six, including an 89-80 defeat at Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Although the result was another loss, the Seminoles felt much better about themselves after scoring 56 second-half points. “We feel as if we are out of this funk,” according to forward Matt Zitani. EDGE: FLORIDA STATE
- Florida State has lost three straight against ranked teams, but North Carolina could be looking ahead of this match-up as it has archrival Duke on Wednesday. EDGE: FLORIDA STATE (Bet Florida State +9.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
- North Carolina is 35-16 ATS in its last 51 games overall.
- Florida State is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games overall.
- The UNDER is 13-4 in Florida State’s last 17 games against the Atlantic Coast.
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