March 2009

NBA Betting: Boston can't win the championship without Garnett

Nick Shiambouros / 31 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros expects the Los Angeles Lakers to wrap up the Western Conference but he's not convinced of their skinny price in the outright winner market and will be keeping his powder dry until the play-offs....Read more »

NCCA Basketball Betting: North Carolina on fire and Jim Calhoun in hot water

Nick Shiambouros / 28 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros updates us on the NCCA where all his original picks are still in the mix and explains why Connecticut Huskies coach Jim Calhoun is under investigation....Read more »

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Bish, bash, Bosh! Raptors can down the Bulls in crucial play-off

Nick Shiambouros / 27 March 2009 / Leave a comment

With vital games coming up, some in the play-off hunt will stumble. Nick Shiambouros picks out a couple of upsets for this weekend's NBA lineup....Read more »

NBA Betting: Why it pays to lay late

Nick Shiambouros / 24 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Once they have secured their place in the play-offs, some coaches will be tempted to rest their big names. That makes it worth laying some of the NBA's leading lights over the coming weeks, says Nick Shiambouros....Read more »

NBA Betting Preview: Back an upset in the Garden State

Nick Shiambouros / 20 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Doc Rivers' ejection during his side's defeat to Chicago showed that the Boston Celtics are feeling the strain. Does Nick Shiambouros believe they can regain their composure in time to win this year's NBA Championship? And will the Cavaliers show...Read more »

NBA MVP Betting: Kobe, LeBron or Dwayne?

Nick Shiambouros / 19 March 2009 / 2 Comments

Wade's hot form is putting the Heat on his rivals for the most valuable player award, could it be time to get on the Miami man?...Read more »

Basketball Betting: March Madness is here!

Nick Shiambouros / 16 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship gets underway this Thursday in what promises to be a wide open event, writes Nick Shiambouros....Read more »

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Bucks can shock weakened Celtics

Nick Shiambouros / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Kevin Garnett's absence has left Boston short of quality and Milwaukee can take advantage, says Nick Shiambouros....Read more »

NBA Betting: Nowitski leads Mavericks' charge as Suns rue costly mistake

Nick Shiambouros / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The battle for the final play-off spot in the Western Conference looks like a straight fight between Dallas and Phoenix. The Dallas Mavericks are currently in eighth place and hold a four game lead over the Phoenix Suns in this...Read more »

NHL Betting: Western Conference deadline day moves

Richard Douglas / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The Western Conference saw more major activity on deadline day than its Eastern cousin. The move of Olli Jokinen from Phoenix to Calgary stole the headlines on a relatively quiet closure of the window. But then, perhaps fittingly, the highly-rated...Read more »

NHL Betting: Eastern Conference deadline day moves

Richard Douglas / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Just like the Premier League, the NHL's transfer deadline was jam-packed with speculation and rumour but not much really happened. The only blessed relief was that we did not have to endure Sky Sports telling us that, for the 72nd...Read more »

NBA Betting Preview: Cuban crisis to inspire victory over Washington?

Nick Shiambouros / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Two teams may already be through but the competition is hotting up in the Eastern Conference for play-off home advantage. Meanwhile, will Mark Cuban's latest outburts inspire his players to a victory against Washington?...Read more »

Basketball Betting: Team GB could spring surprises at Eurobasket

Ralph Ellis / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Concern over the influx of foreign players is not only an issue in the English Premier League. There are also concerns that the introduction of European talent to the NBA will lead to American players losing out. Ralph Ellis explains...Read more »

NBA Betting: Wade and Heat make waves at the top

Nick Shiambouros / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Dwyane Wade has put a tough year behind him and is now leading the charge as Miami Heat's spirited play-off campaign gathers momentum. Nick Shiambouros explains why he believes that Wade and the gifted youngsters around him are about to...Read more »