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NBA Finals Betting: Lakers can round off the series in Game Five

12 June 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy has handed the NBA crown to the Lakers with his poor decision making, says Nick Shiambouros.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Derek Fisher, Jameer Nelson, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Rafer Alston, Stan Van Gandy

NBA Finals Betting: Reload on Magic roaring right back at ya!

10 June 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

As predicted by Nick Shiambouros, the Orlando Magic came roaring back to win game three of the NBA championship 108-104 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Magic trail the series 1-2 but are firmly back in the... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball Betting, NBA finals Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Rashard Lewis, Stan Van Gundy

NBA Finals Betting: Do or die for Orlando

8 June 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros reports on a frenetic finish to game three of the 2009 NBA Championship Finals and explains why he's backing the Magic to reassert themselves on Tuesday night...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, NBA Championship Final 2009, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Betting: Orlando Magic @ LA Lakers

6 June 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

It was the Kobe Bryant show on Thursday night as the LA lakers beat Orlando comfortably but the Florida-based team will have learnt from their mistakes and it should be closer this time round, says Nick Shiambouros.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: basketball bets, Kobe Bryant, NBA betting, NBA match previews, NBA play-offs betting

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Orlando Magic will be crowned NBA champions

3 June 2009 | About The Betfair Contrarian

The Magic are going deny the [1.4] Lakers and paint the NBA Finals blue. The Contrarian tell you why...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Jameer Nelson, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs

NBA Finals Betting: Magic still offering value ahead of game one

3 June 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros looks at the first game of the final series of the NBA season where Dwight Howard can again have a big say in proceedings.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Dwight Howard, Hedu Turkoglu, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Finals, Pau Gasol

NBA Conference Finals Betting: Magic can land knockout blow

29 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Orlando welcome Cleveland to the sunshine state needing only one more win to progress to the 2009 final. Nick Shiambouros believes the home side can get the job done on Saturday night. Meanwhile, our man believes that Denver can force... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, Mark Cuban, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury, Washington Wizards

NBA Conference Finals Betting Update: Cleveland and LA down but not out

26 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Orlando and Denver are proving tough opponents for the NBA Championships' two favourites.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Eastern Conference, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Championship, Orlando Magic

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers won't miss twice

22 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

After the Magic stole an exceptional game in mid-week, it's up to the Cavaliers to hit back... Nick Shiambouros looks ahead to the weekend's match-ups and explains why he's sticking with Cleveland.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Conference Final Betting: Tight series await Cavs and Lakers as finals beckon

19 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

The NBA is down to the final four and Nick Shiambouros looks at the Conference finalists.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncy Billups, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Play-Offs, Orlando Magic, Rafer Alston

NBA Betting Preview: Super Sunday decider could eliminate reigning champs

16 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers lost on Thursday evening and as a result both teams could be eliminated from the play-offs on Sunday, writes Nick Shiambouros... Read more | Comment now

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets fired-up for crucial contest

12 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Cleveland sweep all before them as Boston put the pressure on Orlando while in the West, a big defensive effort makes it all square in Houston and Nick Shiambouros' patience with Mark Cuban finally runs out.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, LA Lakers, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros

NBA Betting Preview: LA and Rockets square up in Houston as tie gets physical

8 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

The Lakers put in some hard fouls as they overcame the Rockets in LA but Houston are sure to repay the compliment in Texas on Friday night, says Nick Shiambouros. Meanwhile, it's all square between the Magic and the Celtics...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Phoenix Suns, Rashard Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting Preview: Nothing cavalier about Cleveland's favouritism

6 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Cleveland's pummelling of Atlanta wasn't pretty to watch but it was certainly effective. Does Shiambouros believe the Hawks can break them down and edge their way back into the contest? Meanwhile, a big upset in Southern California makes game two... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Betting: Series of a lifetime goes to the wire

1 May 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

After a nail-baiting climax to a classic encounter, Nick Shiambouros wonders whether it will be the Chicago Bulls or the defending champions who rally themselves to take the series decider.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Play-Off Betting Update: Boston and Chicago locked in a classic

29 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros reviews the current post-season scene in the NBA.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Lebron James, Miami Heat, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz

NBA Play-Off Betting Update: Catch up with the post-season picture

24 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros has all the news from the first week of the NBA play-offs.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Dwyane Wade, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Paul Pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trailblazers, Rajon Rondo, San Antonio Spurs, Tiger Woods, Utah Jazz

NBA Betting: Celtics look unlikely to retain title

22 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

After two narrow escapes, Nick Shiambouros' believes that the reigning Champions are in danger of being eliminated. Elsewhere, the Magic lose their touch and the Lakers get off to a flyer...... Read more | Comment now

Nick Shiambouros' NBA Play-off Previews: Part two

17 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

In the second installment of his NBA play-off previews, Nick Shiambouros makes his picks from the some very tight match-ups.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, Mark Cuban, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury, Washington Wizards

Nick Shiambouros' NBA Play-off Previews: Part one

16 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Betting.Betfairs' NBA expert begins his look at the play-offs by weighing up the chances of the title favourites. Tomorrow, Nick will preview the rest of the first round games...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, Mark Cuban, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Philadelphia 76ers, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury, Washington Wizards

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Back Bulls over Pistons in shootout to avoid Cavs

10 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

There are only a few games remaining for the play-off contenders to establish supremacy over each other and Chicago and Cleveland are Nick Shiambouros' good things this weekend.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavs, Dallas Mavericks, Derrick Rose, Detroit Pistons, Dirk Nowitski, NBA

NBA Betting: A close look at the key Championship contenders

8 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

With the play-offs starting next week, Nick Shiambouros assesses the main contenders for the NBA championship and asks if their prices are justified.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets, Eastern Conference basketball betting, Kevin Garnett, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball betting, Nick Shiambouros, San Antonio Spurs, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Western Conference basketball betting

NCAA Basketball Final: North Carolina Tar Heels v Michigan State Spartans

5 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

North Carolina are the heavy favourites but they may find going tougher than expected, says Nick Shiambouros.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Michigan State Spartans, NCAA championship, North Carolina Tar Heels, Villanova

NBA Betting Preview: Back 76ers in critical Eastern clash

3 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

There are still eight play-off places up for grabs with just over two weeks left in the regular season and Nick Shiambouros is perfectly placed to tell us who he thinks will take a step towards the promised land this... Read more | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, Mark Cuban, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Philadelphia 76ers, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury, Washington Wizards

NCAA Basketball Betting: Final four favourites North Carolina looking good for glory

2 April 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros likes the look of Tyler Hansbrough and co as he previews the semi-finals of the college basketball tournament.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Goran Suton, Haheem Thabeet, Kemba Walker, Louisville, Michigan State Spartans, Missouri, NCAA, North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough, Villanova

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

31 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Portland Trailblazers, San Antonio Spurs

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

28 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: basketball tips, Connecticut Huskies, Jim Calhoun, NCCA Basketball, North Carolina basketball team

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

27 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Eastern Conference, Kevin Garnett, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Shaquille O’Neal, Toronto Raptors, Western Conference

NBA Betting: Why it pays to lay late

24 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Phoenix Suns, Rashard Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting Preview: Back an upset in the Garden State

20 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: All Star 2009, Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers., Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA MVP Betting: Kobe, LeBron or Dwayne?

19 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comments (2)

Tags: Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, MVP Award, Shaquille O’Neal

Basketball Betting: March Madness is here!

16 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Basketball Betting, NCAA, Nick Shiambouros, North Carolina Tar Heels, Ty Lawson, University of Connecticut

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Bucks can shock weakened Celtics

13 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers, Rudi Fernandez, Trevor Ariza

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

10 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitski, NBA Basketball betting, Nick Shiambouros, Phoenix suns

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

6 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Basketball Betting: Team GB could spring surprises at Eurobasket

4 March 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

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 | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Chicago Bulls, Eurobasket betting, Great Britain, Luol Deng, NBA Betting, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Ralph Ellis, Rudy Fernandez, San Antonio Spurs, Slovenia, Spain

NBA Betting: Wade and Heat make waves at the top

3 March 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

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 | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball betting, Nick Shiambouros, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: In-form Lakers can down the Suns

27 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros fears for faltering Phoenix ahead of their weekend clash with LA.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, NBA Betting, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Shaquille O’Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Betting: No light at the end of the tunnel for sorry Detroit

25 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

This month one of the longest streaks in sporting history come to an end when the Detroit Pistons failed to sell out for the first time in an amazing 259 consecutive games. Nick Shiambouros explains why.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Alan Iverson, Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, NBA Basketball betting, Nick Shimabouros, Rasheed Wallace

NBA Betting Preview: Orlando can tame Bobcats

20 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros reckons the Lakers have the strongest bench in basketball and that's why he's backing them at short odds to win the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Orlando look to bounce back and big signing causes disruption in the desert.... Read more | Comment now

NBA Betting: Play-offs loom as business end begins

17 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

The All-Star weekend was, as ever, a terrific spectacle but now that the fun is over, the game is really beginning. Nick Shiambouros reports on the NBA at the half-way stage...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Phoenix Suns, Rashard Lewis

NBA Betting Preview: East v West on All-Star weekend

13 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Basketball celebrates this weekend as East meets West in the 2009 NBA All-Star game in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. The annual event is one of Nick Shiambouros' favourite weekends of the season as stars from all over the league gather to... Read more | Comment now

NBA Betting: Back the Spurs with big bucks on rodeo trip

10 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Santonio Spurs find themselves in the unusual situation of an eight match road trip. But, rather than see their exile from the AT&T centre as a disruption, Greg Popovich and co regard it as a time for consolidation. That's why... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland, greg Popovich, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal, Utah Jazz

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Don't look Jay Z, this could be ugly for the Knicks

6 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros is not keen on New York's chances of holding the Celtics back this weekend.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Keith Bogans, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Pau Gasol, Rajon Rondo

NBA Betting: Fans are the real losers in Marbury v New York

3 February 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Despite the bitter dispute with Stephon Marbury, the New York Knicks have been resurgent of late. But should we back them from here? Nick Shiambouros has the answers...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, New York Knicks, Nick Shiambouros, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephon Marbury

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics treat every game as a play-off

30 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

A rare and terrible foul results in appalling injury, Portland continue their impressive form, Marbury denies talks with Boston... Nick Shiambouros looks back at the week in basketball and ahead to this weekend's key NBA match-ups.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting: Pistons must bounce back fast

27 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Two humiliating defeats amidst bizarre coaching decisions and booing means the Detroit Pistons are suddenly on the ropes. So where did it all go wrong? And will they recover in time to make the play-offs? Nick Shiambouros is Stateside with... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Dirk Nowitski, Lee Bron James, Michael Curry, NBA betting, Rasheed Wallace

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons can grind Mavericks into submission

23 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

With two impressive wins in two days, the Celtics are back on their feet. Meanwhile, Nick Shiambouros believes that a trip to 'Dirty D' might be a little beyond the Mavs and the NBA mourns a Miami lionheart.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Portland Trailblazers, Shaquille O'Neal, Washington Wizards

NBA Betting: Talented Portland blaze trail to the play-offs

20 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

It's going to be a tough call for the Portland Trailblazers to maintain their consistency this season but, boasting a good starting rotation and a rookie with a big future, Nick Shiambouros believes they are up to the task.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Portland Trailblazers, Rashard Lewis

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Duncan can Spur San Antonio to more west success

16 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros has been seriously impressed by Tim Duncan's Spurs and will back them accordingly this weekend. Read his other NBA bets here.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Roger Mason, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

NBA Betting: What has happened to the Celtics?

13 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Friday's titanic tussle with the Cavaliers leaves Boston in danger of surrendering the Eastern Conference. However, Nick Shiambouros believes that punters should cool their Jordans and wait to see if last year's champions get over their slump. Afterall, the market... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland, Eastern Conference, LeBron James, MVP betting, NBA Basket ballbetting, Orlando Magic, Paul Pierce, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Stephon Marbury, Western Conference

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics have firepower to survive slump

9 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

Top of the table LeBron and co await the Celtics on Friday night but, despite their recent slump in form, Nick Shiambouros is backing Boston to take down Cleveland. Meanwhile, the Rockets look for a boost against New York.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Utah Jazz

Betfair Big Interview: British basketball star Pops Mensah-Bonsu

8 January 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

We've talked to some big stars but few bigger than British basketball ace Pops Mensah-Bonsu. He's six feet ten inches tall, after all! We found him in Washington where he's expecting to sign to play in the NBA again soon.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Carling Cup, DKV Joventut, Great Britain, NBA, Olympics, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Tottenham Hostpur

NBA Betting: Mavericks' fight back despite Cuban distraction

6 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

The Dallas Mavericks have not been the same team since an epic defeat two years ago and, while their owner is the most flamboyant in the NBA, his antics have been a major distraction to his team, says Nick Shiambouros.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Jason Terry, Mark Cuban, NBA Basketball betting, Western Conference

NBA Betting Preview: Can Magic conjure victory in Florida derby?

2 January 2009 | About Nick Shiambouros

After the Celtics winning streak was finally brought to an end by their bitter rivals, the NBA has a much more competitive look to it. Nick Shiambouros picks the best bets on a weekend full of important matches, including a... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball betting, Orlando Magic, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting: How the Knicks wish this man was still around...

30 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros looks at the sorry current state of the once-mighty New York Knicks where star players are out of favour and the fans have turned aginst their own team. It's a far cry from the days of the great... Read more | Comment now

Tags: basketball bets, NBA betting, New York Knicks, Patrick Ewing

NBA Christmas Day Betting Preview: There's a big basketball shaped treat for December 25

24 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

There's a sumptuous Christmas in the NBA with fixtures galore on the big day. Nick Shiambouros is settling down for a b-ball feast.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Brandon Roy, Chris Paul, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitski, LeBron James, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Washington Wizards

NBA Betting: Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics

23 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

The Boston Celtics are playing even better this season than they did last but, despite divisions and egos within the squad, Nick Shiambouros is backing the Los Angeles Lakers to prevail in the big Christmas night clash.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Casol, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo

NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Bulls to the slaughter?

19 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros travels from East to West as he looks forward to a weekend of mouth-watering contests in both conferences...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver, Denver Nuggets, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Orlando Magic, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Phoenix Suns, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting: Philadelphia push the panic button

17 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Could high Philadelphian sporting standards set by the Phillies' World Series win have been a factor in the 76ers' dismissal of Mo Cheeks? Nick Shiambouros reports on a week of turmoil in the Eastern Conference.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Adre Igoudala, Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons, Elton Brand, NBA Basketball betting, Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics deserve to be championship favourites

12 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros reflects on a magnificent comeback, is baffled by the Lakers price to win the title and looks ahead to this weekend's action.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Orlando Magic, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Phoenix Suns, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Betting: Fit and healthy Spurs are a challenge for anyone

9 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

The San Antonio Spurs may be struggling this year but their pedigree is not in doubt and, with key players returning to fitness, Nick Shiambouros is backing them for Championship glory.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, LA Lakers, NBA, San Antonio Spurs

NBA Betting: Teaching Kobe Bryant humility

8 December 2008 | About Alsy

Throughout an illustrious career, Kobe Bryant's undoubted on-court ability has been occasionally besmirched by charges of arrogance. Not any more, says Alister Morgan. And it's all down to one man...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Lamar Odem, NBA Basketball betting, Paul Gasol, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Weekend Betting: Celtics are really getting a head of steam

5 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros looks back on recent action in the US and at the weekend's big ones in the NBA with recommended bets for two match-ups.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Rajon Rondo

NBA Betting: Why the paper Clippers are the real LA deal

2 December 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

The likelihood of them winning a Championship in his lifetime may be minimal but that doesn't dampen Nick Shiambouros' affection for the NBA's answer to Manchester City.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Baron Davis, Cindy Crawford, David Beckham, Los Angeles Clippers, Marcus Camby, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Tom Cruise

Le God we call Lebron

2 December 2008 | About Alsy

Alister Morgan profiles the NBA's most talented ball-player - could he exceed the achievements of the great Michael Jordan?... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Cleveland Cavs, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA Draft

NBA Betting: Nash helps Shaq as Suns get set in the West

28 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Shaquille O'Neal has taken a while to settle at Phoenix but when you have the best point guard in the world in your team it makes life easier, says Nick Shiambouros as he looks West for this week's games.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Phoenix Suns, Rashard Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash

Reborn Artest is proof the everyone deserves a second chance

25 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros profiles one of the NBA's supposed bad-boys. Chiefly known for attacking a fan during an enormous 2004 brawl, Artest has moved on from that ignominious affair and is one of the sport's leading players.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Rick Adelman, Ron Artest, Sacramento Kings, Tracy McGrady

NBA Betting Weekend Preview: Take a chance on Chauncey

21 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros has been over the odds for this weekend's forthcoming matches and has spied an opportunity to take on the Lakers.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol

NBA Betting: Jump on the Magic carousel

18 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros enlists the help of the Orlando Magic to settle some old punting scores and bring in some pre-Christmas value.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, NBA Betting, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic., Rashard Lewis

NBA Betting: Rolling Celtics can stifle Denver

14 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros takes his regular look at the weekend's betting action in the NBA.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chauncey Billups, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Betting, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Paul Pierce

NBA Betting Preview: Back quality Lakers on their winning streak

11 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

He may not have got off to a winning start at Detroit but Nick Shiambouros believes Alan Iverson will be a big success at the Pistons. Meanwhile, The Los Angeles Lakers look good to extend their unbeaten run to six.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Alan Iverson, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBa Basketball betting, Pau Gasol

NBA Betting: Kobe Bryant and getting the best out of the "uncoachable"

11 November 2008 | About Alsy

Alister Morgan discusses the arrogance, leadership and above all talent of LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: basketball bets, best NBA players, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Magic Johnson, NBA betting

NBA Betting Preview: Scoring machine Iverson the perfect fit for Pistons

7 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Vinny Del Negro will be urging his side to contain LeBron James in Saturday's windy city encounter, says Nick Shiambouros. Meanwhile, what will the biggest trade of the year mean the Nuggets and Pistons?... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Allen Iverson, Basketball Betting, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, NBA Betting, New York Nicks, Nick Shiambouros, Orlando Magic, Shaquile O'Neal

NBA Betting: Chicago are one to take on after tough opening

4 November 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Nick Shiambouros runs through the early and midweek matches as the NBA season gets into stride.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Antonio McDyess, Boston Celtics, Chauncey Billups, Cheikh Samb, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, Houston Rockets, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Michael Beasley, Paul Pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Ron Artest, Shawn Marion, Tracy McGrady, Wally Szczerbiak, Yao Ming, Zydrunas Ilgauskas

NBA Betting Preview: A tall order for the Chicago Bulls

31 October 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

Despite boasting a rookie sensation amongst their ranks, Nick Shiambouros believes the Chicago Bulls will be overrun by a relaxed Boston. Meanwhile, will the 76ers fans have lost their voices at the baseball?... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, Derrick Rose, Houston Rockets, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NFL, Oklahoma Storm, Philadelphia 76ers, US Sports

NBA Betting Preview: West coast attack/East coast defence

28 October 2008 | About Nick Shiambouros

With the NBA season set to begin tonight, Nick Shiambouros puts last season's finalists under the microscope to discuss contrasting approaches to the game on opposite sides of the country.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball Betting, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, NBA Betting, New York Nicks, Orlando Magic, Shaquile O'Neal

NBA Betting Preview: The beauty of basketball

8 October 2008 | About Alsy

The Celtics will be the team to beat again this season but the draft has delivered talent and talking points in equal measure. Is there another LeBron James among the class of 2008/09? wonders Alister Morgan.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Basketball betting, Boston Celtics, LA Lakers, NBA, San Antonio Spurs