The AT&T Center may get some long-distance action on Jan 13th as the Trailblazers head over to San Antonio to take on the Spurs. Portland is a young squad seeking to reconstruct as the short but electric Brandon Roy era officially came to a close with his retirement in December. Ex – #1 pick Greg Oden has additionally had repeated issues with his knees as Portland seemingly can not shake the ghost of Sam Bowie. The Spurs expect to defend their court with impressive plays from their usual constant lineup. The Spurs are favored by 8 points and this seeks to be an excellent wager.

On Jan 12th, things heat up when the Cavaliers come into Phoenix to battle against the Suns. A few seasons ago, this would’ve been an amazing contest with LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire going head up in a collision course. In the age of free agency however, times certainly have transformed as this contest seems substantially different. Phoenix is liked by 6 points over the Cavaliers and this seems to be a safe wager.

The United Center in Chicago will be in the spotlight as the Washington Wizards enter into town to battle against the Bulls. In years past, this competition could have been the toughest ticket to get as the 2nd comeback by Michael Jordan turned the Wizards into media darlings all through the league. Jordan is currently long retired however and the Wizards have become a great young team with vast amounts of potential waiting to be drawn on. The sports book has the Chicago Bulls favored by 8 points which seems correct and seems like a solid wager with Chicago being cheered on at home.

Saturday night on January 14th, the New York Knicks come into Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in this big competition between these two squads. It is a tale of two squads as the Thunder come into play with a steady team of young guns versus the Knicks who it appears from year upon year always comes into play with lots of adjustments going on. The Knicks are preferred by 4 points and this could hold unless Durant has one of his ordinary killer competitions.

The Staples Center will come alive on Jan 11th when the Miami Heat takes on the Clippers. The Miami Heat comes in with one of the best records in the NBA helped by an excellent lineup of stars. The Miami Heat lead the NBA as a squad in points scored and assists. The sports book has the Miami Heat preferred by 8 points and with the backcourt they own, it seems to be a sure wager. Let’s have a closer look at the Miami Heat this season and the things they bring to the table.

These two squads have been doing comparatively well this season. This really should not an unanticipated to any person as both of these colleges are well noted for their share of wins in basketball for several years. Both these squads will be at it on the court on January 9, when Western Virginia visits Connecticut.

The Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own kind of anticipation, even though this specific competition may not have the same depth that its football version does. With the conference basketball season just under way, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will make an effort to set the tone for the remainder of their season with this game. In Oklahoma’s case, they will be looking to continue what has been a good start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.

On Jan 8th, postseason college football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both teams come up with rookie head coaches with the Huskies headed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Interim head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season helms the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take over after the season ends, has been appointed by Arkansas State. The take from the sportsbook is currently Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.