March Madness: Oregon State-Texas El Paso Lines Preview

The Oregon State Beavers and the Texas El Paso Miners will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Haskins Center in the second game of the championship series of the CBI Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Roeland Schaftenaar dropped 19 points to lead Oregon State past UTEP 75-69 in Game 1 of the College Basketball Invitational Championship Series on Monday night.
Oregon State covered as 1-point home underdogs as the teams played over the 132-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Oregon State: 17-17 SU, 14-14-1 ATS
Texas El Paso: 22-13 SU, 19-12-1 ATS
Oregon State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Texas El Paso most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Oregon State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games at home
Texas El Paso is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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Final 4 Free Pick: North Carolina-Villanova Total

The Wildcats have gone over the posted total in three of their four Tournament games, only staying under when they laid a 23-point beatdown on Duke in the Sweet 16. 'Nova has averaged 81.0 points so far in the Tournament, which is a little higher than their season average of 77.0 points. Dwayne Anderson and Reggie Redding have stepped up to support Scottie Reynolds and Dante Cunningham, and the Wildcats, who are 17^th in the country in free-throw shooting, have been money at the charity stripe: 'Nova has hit 84.6% of their foul shots.

Strangely, the Tar Heels have gone under the total in three of their four Tournament games so far, and it's strange because they're No.2 in scoring in the NCAA. North Carolina is just under their season average of 90.0 points, scoring 88.75 points a game. However, their defense has taken some criticism this season as North Carolina has allowed 72.1 points a game, but in the Tournament, the Tar Heels are allowing only 66.2. The Elite Eight win over Oklahoma may have been UNC's best defensive performance of the season, as they kept Sooners star Blake Griffin from taking over the game, and they harassed the rest of the Sooners into a 2-of-19 shooting performance from long distance. With defense like that, it's easy to see why North Carolina are the Final Four betting favorites.

The Final Four betting total for this game is 159, and these two went under the total of 154.5 when UNC edged 'Nova by one point in the 2005 Sweet 16. The Tar Heels obviously came into the Tournament looking to improve their defense, and with Ty Lawson back and healthy, their offense looks much more in control than they did in the opening win over Radford, in which they scored 101 points. 'Nova can score points, but they would be wise to avoid a shootout with the Tar Heels, which would lead to a North Carolina romp. The Wildcats will look to keep the tempo down to give them their best chance of winning, while Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough, two high-percentage shooters, should dominate the UNC offense. One of last year's Final Four games went under the total, and that was in UNC's loss to Kansas. Make the under your Final Four betting pick in this showdown.

Tuesday Sports Card

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers take on the Bobcats in Charlotte, the Habs host the Hawks, and the NIT semifinals get underway in New York City.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be looking to get in the way of the Bobcats' playoff aspirations on Tuesday night when the two teams collide in Charlotte. The Lakers, who are cruising to the top overall seed in the Western Conference, fell 86-76 in Atlanta on Sunday, with Bryant scoring just 17 points. The Bobcats are looking to catch the Pistons or Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern standings, and they helped their cause Saturday by picking up a 96-85 win over the Knicks.

There are eight other games on the NBA's schedule for Tuesday, including Detroit at Cleveland and Chicago at Indiana. As well, it'll be Atlanta at Philadelphia, Dallas at Minnesota, Oklahoma City at San Antonio, New York at Denver, New Orleans at Sacramento, and Utah at Portland. The Jazz and Trail Blazers are both looking to catch Denver for first place in the Northwest Division.

Betting picks…

For the second consecutive day, the Great One Stevie Vincent sweeps the board. The founder of forensic sports handicapping is 4-0 the last two days. Tonight, he is taking it to the next level. Stevie has the College Insider Tournament GAME of the YEAR.

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Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference continues on Tuesday night as Montreal hosts Chicago and Florida gets a visit from Ottawa. The Canadiens fell 4-3 in overtime to the Sabres on Saturday, but at least managed to pick up one point in the standings. The Panthers knocked off Dallas 6-3 on Saturday, and they now trail the Canadiens by one point for eighth place.

It's Nashville at Columbus, Vancouver at Minnesota, and Anaheim at Edmonton in the key Western Conference clashes on the National Hockey League schedule for Tuesday night as those teams scramble to get into postseason position down the stretch. As well, East-leading Boston will play host to Tampa Bay, and the fading Stars will be looking for some signs of life when they travel to Los Angeles.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The National Invitational Tournament stages its semifinal round at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, with Baylor vs. San Diego State and Notre Dame vs. Penn State. Baylor edged Auburn 74-72 in the quarterfinals, while San Diego State got past St. Mary's 70-66; the Bears are 1-point favorites on Tuesday with the total at 136 points. Notre Dame knocked off Kentucky 77-67 last round, and Penn State rolled past Florida 71-62; the oddsmakers have the Fighting Irish pegged as 4-point favorites, with the game's total now at 138 points.

As well, the championship game of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament will take place on Tuesday night, with Old Dominion at Bradley. The Braves got past Pacific 59-49 in the semifinal round of the tournament, and the oddsmakers have them listed as a slim 1-point favorite in the championship game (with the total at 127.5 points). The Monarchs are coming off an 81-43 win over James Madison.

Villanova-North Carolina Exclusive Betting Preview

In the 2009 Final Four, Villanova and North Carolina follow the Connecticut-Michigan State game. The Vegas odds for North Carolina-Villanova has the Tar Heels as a seven-point favorite at BetUs Sportsbook  and 7.5 at Sports Betting Sportsbook. The total is 160 at all sportsbooks.

Villanova is 30-7 straight up and 19-14 versus the Vegas betting line. UNC is 32-4, but just 16-19 where it counts.

The high total is justified. North Carolina scores a scary 90 points per game to teams that normally allow just 60.2 on shooting 48.3 percent to 42.6.

Their defense is suspect, allowing 72.1 points per game. Villanova scores 77 points per game to teams that normally allow just 68.3. While they permit 66.9, the number is indicative of their pace. They hold teams to 3.8 percent shooting below their normal average. 

As far as against the spread information: The Wildcats are 10-3 off a spread win. The Tar Heels are 7-0 as an NCAA Tournament favorite of 7-12.5 and 3-8 off a spread win. They are also just 7-17 off a straight up win.

Villanova has gone under 9-2 in non-conference games. UNC has gone over 5-0 to the Big East.

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Final Four Picks: One Upset, One Chalk Will Cover the Vegas Odds

March Madness odds feature a couple of surprises on the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and now the field is set to make your Final Four picks. Here is a look at Saturday's Final Four games, to be held at Ford Field in Detroit.

Michigan State vs UConn odds – Saturday, April, 4, 6:07 PM ET

The No. 2 Spartans took the Midwest region with a 64-52 win over top-seeded Louisville, as they held the Cardinals to 38.3 percent from the field, while Goran Suton put up 19 points and 10 boards in the post. The No. 1 Huskies emerged from the West with an 82-75 win over a pesky Missouri team, as they got 23 points off the bench from freshman Kemba Walker (tying his career high). The Huskies outrebounded Mizzou 45-26.

UConn is the Final Four betting favorite in this contest with a four-point spread, and these two powerhouses split a pair of meetings in 1998 and 2000, with the home team winning each time. This is essentially a home game for the Spartans, as eight Michigan State players hail from Michigan, where the game will be played. Look for the crowd to spark Michigan State to a March Madness betting upset over the Huskies.

Villanova vs North Carolina odds – Saturday, April 4, 8:47 PM ET

The No. 3 Wildcats needed a last-second shot by Scottie Reynolds to upend top-seeded Pittsburgh in the East, and Villanova was money at the foul line, hitting 22 of it 23 attempts. No. 1 North Carolina had perhaps its best defensive performance of the season in a 72-60 win over No. 2 Oklahoma to take the South region. The Tar Heels harassed the Sooners into a 2-of-19 shooting day from three-point range, while keeping Blake Griffin relatively quiet.

The Tar Heels have a Final Four betting spread of 7.5 points and, even though they are 1-2 in three career games against the Wildcats, North Carolina beat 'Nova by 16 points in the Sweet 16 back in 2005. The Tar Heels have improved in each Tournament game and, if they play defense like they did against Oklahoma, there is no better team in the country. Bet on North Carolina to cover their Final Four odds.

Connecticut-Michigan State Exclusive Vegas Betting Line Preview

Michigan State takes on Connecticut in the first game of the Final Four from Ford Field.  The winner will take on the victor of Villanova-Connecticut. The 2009 Final Four Vegas odds and point spread has Connecticut as a four-point favorite according to BetUs Sportsbook with the total at 135 at Sports Betting Sportsbook.

The elite sports handicappers have compiled the official betting preview of that game. The Spartans come in 30-6 straight up and 19-13 against the spread. Stevie Vincent, Senior Handicapper at OffshoreInsiders.com and the founder of the revolutionary forensic sports handicapping reminds us, "Michigan State is not exactly playing on a neutral court," as the Final Four is in their home state.

Connecticut is 31-4 straight up and 17-14 to the Las Vegas betting odds. Michigan State enters hotter spread wise, covering 12-of-15. Though the Huskies have cashed the ticket in all four NCAA Tournament games, they are still just 5-6 their last 11 against the sportsbooks.

Connecticut has the edge in the statistical categories professional bettors utilize most: offensive and defensive field goal percentage net ratio. Michigan State makes 3.1 percent more of their shots than their opponents normally allow, but that's compared to 4.9 for UConn.

On defense, MSU holds teams to 4.6 percent below their normal shooting percentage, but the Huskies have an even better net ratio of 6.4.

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As far as some against the spread records: the Spartans have covered six straight non-conference games and are a fantastic 23-6 versus an opponent winning percentage of .600 or greater. The Huskies are 41-20 as a favorite of 6.5 or less.

Over/under bettors will want to note that Michigan State has gone under 8-2 off a spread win. Conversely, Connecticut has gone over 7-1 in the Big Dance as a favorite and over 22-8 on neutral courts.

Check out the changing odds at ScoresOddsPicks.com.

CBI Final and Final 4 Odds Headline Monday Sports Betting News

The only site hotter than Fox Nation is OffshoreInsiders.com for endless winning picks. Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Heat get a visit from the rival Magic, the Devils clash on the ice with the Rangers, and the CBI begins its championship.

2009 Final 4 Odds…

Connecticut is a four-point favorite over Michigan State in the updated college basketball odds. North Carolina is laying 7.5 to Villanova. The Wildcats are getting +305 on the moneyline.  The updated odds to win the 2009 NCAA Tournament has North Carolina -140 to win it all. The rest of the pack is Connecticut +230, Michigan State +575, and Villanova +650.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The Heat will host the Magic in an all-Florida matchup on Monday night in one of just four games on the NBA schedule. Orlando is coming off a 110-94 win over the Bucks on Friday night, with Rashard Lewis tossing in 19 points to go along with eight boards in that win. The Heat took care of Milwaukee in their last outing as well, beating them 102-85 on Saturday. The Magic and Heat last met on the hardwood in Orlando February 22, with the Magic winning convincingly 122-99.

Also on the NBA's slate for Monday: Milwaukee at New Jersey, Memphis at Golden State, and New York at Utah. The Jazz are coming off a big 104-99 overtime win over the Suns on Saturday, with Mehmet Okur pouring in 26 points and Deron Williams providing 21 points and 13 assists. The Knicks and Jazz last met on November 9, with New York winning 107-99 as a 4-point home underdog.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are just three games on the National Hockey League's schedule for Monday night, including the Devils on the road at Madison Square Garden to take on the rival Rangers. New Jersey has been looking to lock down top spot in the Atlantic Division, but they're coming off a 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. The Rangers are just trying to hold onto an playoff spot in the Eastern Conference; they fell 4-3 to the Pens when those teams met Saturday afternoon.

Also on tap for Monday are San Jose at Calgary, and Dallas at Phoenix. The Sharks have already claimed the Pacific Division crown, and they topped the Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday. The Flames hold just a slight edge on the Canucks for first place in the Northwest, and they slipped past the Wild 3-2 on Saturday. The Stars' drive for a playoff berth in the Western Conference was delivered a blow in their Saturday matchup when they were doubled up 6-3 at home by the Panthers.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The lone college hoops game on Monday night will take place at Oregon State, where the Beavers will host the UTEP Miners in the first game of the 'Best of Three' championship series of the College Basketball Invitational. The Miners advanced to the championship with an 81-69 win over Richmond in the semifinals; Stefon Jackson had 34 points in that contest. The Beavers dropped Stanford 65-62 in overtime last round, behind 16 points from Lathen Wallace. UTEP is pegged as a 1-point favorite on Monday, with the total at 131.5 points. Games 2 and 3 (if required) will be contested at UTEP on Wednesday and Friday….Final four tickets are at Guy Store, which also has MLB tickets and all sports fan gear, plus much more.

CBI Final and Final 4 Odds Headline Monday Sports Betting News

The only site hotter than Fox Nation is OffshoreInsiders.com for endless winning picks. Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Heat get a visit from the rival Magic, the Devils clash on the ice with the Rangers, and the CBI begins its championship.

2009 Final 4 Odds…

Connecticut is a four-point favorite over Michigan State in the updated college basketball odds. North Carolina is laying 7.5 to Villanova. The Wildcats are getting +305 on the moneyline.  The updated odds to win the 2009 NCAA Tournament has North Carolina -140 to win it all. The rest of the pack is Connecticut +230, Michigan State +575, and Villanova +650.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The Heat will host the Magic in an all-Florida matchup on Monday night in one of just four games on the NBA schedule. Orlando is coming off a 110-94 win over the Bucks on Friday night, with Rashard Lewis tossing in 19 points to go along with eight boards in that win. The Heat took care of Milwaukee in their last outing as well, beating them 102-85 on Saturday. The Magic and Heat last met on the hardwood in Orlando February 22, with the Magic winning convincingly 122-99.

Also on the NBA's slate for Monday: Milwaukee at New Jersey, Memphis at Golden State, and New York at Utah. The Jazz are coming off a big 104-99 overtime win over the Suns on Saturday, with Mehmet Okur pouring in 26 points and Deron Williams providing 21 points and 13 assists. The Knicks and Jazz last met on November 9, with New York winning 107-99 as a 4-point home underdog.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are just three games on the National Hockey League's schedule for Monday night, including the Devils on the road at Madison Square Garden to take on the rival Rangers. New Jersey has been looking to lock down top spot in the Atlantic Division, but they're coming off a 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. The Rangers are just trying to hold onto an playoff spot in the Eastern Conference; they fell 4-3 to the Pens when those teams met Saturday afternoon.

Also on tap for Monday are San Jose at Calgary, and Dallas at Phoenix. The Sharks have already claimed the Pacific Division crown, and they topped the Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday. The Flames hold just a slight edge on the Canucks for first place in the Northwest, and they slipped past the Wild 3-2 on Saturday. The Stars' drive for a playoff berth in the Western Conference was delivered a blow in their Saturday matchup when they were doubled up 6-3 at home by the Panthers.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The lone college hoops game on Monday night will take place at Oregon State, where the Beavers will host the UTEP Miners in the first game of the 'Best of Three' championship series of the College Basketball Invitational. The Miners advanced to the championship with an 81-69 win over Richmond in the semifinals; Stefon Jackson had 34 points in that contest. The Beavers dropped Stanford 65-62 in overtime last round, behind 16 points from Lathen Wallace. UTEP is pegged as a 1-point favorite on Monday, with the total at 131.5 points. Games 2 and 3 (if required) will be contested at UTEP on Wednesday and Friday….Final four tickets are at Guy Store, which also has MLB tickets and all sports fan gear, plus much more.

Grizzlies-Warriors Odds Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Oracle Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Grizzlies were trounced 86-66 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 12.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 191.
O.J. Mayo had 12 points and dished out five assists in the loss.
The Warriors were defeated 129-116 by the Nuggets last time out, as 12-point underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 228.
Jamal Crawford had 30 points, five rebounds and five assists in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 18-54 SU, 31-40-1 ATS
Golden State: 25-48 SU, 35-37-1 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 2-8
After playing Portland are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 6-4
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 11 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Memphis home to Washington, Wednesday, April 1
Golden State home to Sacramento, Wednesday, April 1

Knicks-Jazz Lines Preview

The New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 11-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks were ousted 96-85 by the Bobcats last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The team's played UNDER the game's posted total of 206.
Wilson Chandler led the Knicks with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Jazz came out in front with a 104-99 OT victory over the Suns to earn a split of the home-and-home set on Saturday. The Jazz failed to cover the 9-point spread, and the 203 points fell UNDER the posted total of 230.
Mehmet Okur had a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way.
Team records:
New York: 29-44 SU, 41-31-1 ATS
Utah: 45-27 SU, 37-35 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 1-9
After playing Charlotte are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 9-1
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 9 games
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
New York at Denver, Tuesday, March 31
Utah at Portland, Tuesday, March 31

Bucks-Nets Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Izod Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bucks were dropped 102-85 by the Heat last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. That game's 187 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 197.5.
Richard Jefferson poured in a game-high 32 points in the loss.
The Nets lost to Minnesota 108-99 as a 4.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (199.5).
Vince Carter scored a game-high 36 points for the Nets and Devin Harris netted 19 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 5 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 31-43 SU, 36-36-2 ATS
New Jersey: 30-43 SU, 37-35-1 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 9-1
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to LA Lakers, Wednesday, April 1
New Jersey home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 1

Magic-Heat Lines Preview

The division rival Orlando Magic and Miami Heat are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Orlando extended their winning streak to five games by cruising past the Bucks 110-94 on Friday. Orlando covered the 12-point spread, and the game's 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 198.
Rashard Lewis had 19 points and eight rebounds, while Dwight Howard and Hedo Turkoglu each tossed in 18 points in that win.
Dwyane Wade went for 27 points and dished out seven assists as the Heat scorched the Bucks 102-85 on Saturday. The Heat covered the 9-point spread, but the 187 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 197.5.
Udonis Haslem had 16 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 54-18 SU, 45-26-1 ATS
Miami: 39-34 SU, 35-37-1 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 9-1
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Miami most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games at home
Next up:
Orlando home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 1
Miami at Dallas, Wednesday, April 1

Villanova-North Caroline Odds: 2009 Final Four Spreads

The odds are out for the 2009 Final 4 battle between Villanova and North Carolina. The Tar Heels are a 6.5 point favorite with a total of 162. One of the sportsbooks has the spread up to seven. BetUs Sportsbook, ranked No. 1 in the world by OffshoreInsiders.com does not yet have a betting line.

Villanova-UNC game tickets, fan gear and more are at Guy Store. Track the latest odds in the college basketball odds of ScoresOddsPicks.com , which also will have the official betting breakdown if that and the Michigan State-U Conn game. As reported earlier, the Huskies are a four-point favorite in that game even though it’s being played in Michigan.

Michigan State-Connecticut Odds: 2009 Final Four Spreads

The odds are out for the 2009 Final 4 battle between Michigan State and Connecticut. The UConn Huskies are -4 at BetUs Sportsbook with a total of 135. In fact, all sportsbooks have the line currently at -4.

Connecticut-Michigan State game tickets, fan gear and more are at Guy Store. Track the latest odds in the college basketball odds of ScoresOddsPicks.com , which also will have the official betting breakdown if that and the Villanova-North Carolina game.

Louisville-Michigan State, Oklahoma-Connecticut Highlight Sunday Viewing

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The NCAA Tournament determines its last two Final Four teams, and the Sprint Cup Series takes to the track at Martinsville.

Final 4 odds…

As soon as it's available, the college basketball odds for the 2009 Final 4 matchups will be posted.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

San Antonio will be in New Orleans on Sunday night in just one of the notable matchups on the NBA schedule. The Spurs and Hornets last met on January 31, with San Antonio rolling to a 106-93 home win as a 7.5-point favorite. Tony Parker had 25 points for the Spurs in that contest, while Manu Ginobili picked up 22 points. Chris Paul had a big game for the Hornets with a game-high 38 points.

The other two marquee contests on the Sunday NBA slate are Dallas at Cleveland and the Lakers at Atlanta, while the Celtics will be gunning for an easy victory when they play host to Oklahoma City. Rounding out the schedule: New Jersey at Minnesota, Philadelphia at Detroit, Phoenix at Sacramento, and Washington at Indiana. The Wizards edged the Pacers 119-117 on February 8.

Today's best picks against the spread…

It's a run of historical nature. A service out of Las Vegas is easily the No. 1 in the world in March. Their "Absolute Picks" are now 27-6 overall and 21-3 in NCAAB excluding pushes since Feb. 25. Sunday it was Siena and Oklahoma State. Monday, Oakland cashes in. Thursday it was Xavier and Connecticut. Friday, the Knicks won and Saturday they had none. Michigan State/Louisville side. Click now to purchase sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get more information and a free sports pick from power of 620 sports services behind every selection.

On the road to the Final Four . . .

It'll be No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Louisville at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in the first of two Elite Eight matchups at the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans came back to defeat No. 3 Kansas 67-62 in their Sweet 16 game on Friday night, with Goran Suton picking up 20 points. Top-seeded Louisville had an easier time with No. 12 Arizona, winning 103-64.

Meanwhile, No. 2 Oklahoma will take on No.1 North Carolina at FedExForum in Memphis later on Sunday to complete the Elite Eight. Blake Griffin poured in 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Sooners to an 84-71 win over No. 3 Syracuse. The Tar Heels had no trouble with No. 4 Gonzaga, getting 24 points from Tyler Hansbrough as they rolled to a 98-77 victory Friday.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Two of the Eastern Conference's top clubs will hit the ice in Philadelphia on Sunday night when the Flyers host the Bruins. Those two teams met in Boston on March 3, with Philly pulling out a 4-2 road win. Simon Gagne scored twice for the Flyers in that victory, while Mike Knuble had a goal and two assists. Patrice Bergeron and Stephane Yelle had the markers for the Bruins in that losing cause.

Nashville will be in Detroit for one of the six other games on the NHL's schedule for Sunday, with St. Louis at Columbus, Ottawa at Tampa Bay, Vancouver at Chicago, Colorado at Anaheim, and Minnesota at Edmonton. The division rival Wild and Oilers both need to get some points on Sunday to stay in the thick of the Western playoff hunt. Minnesota blanked Edmonton 3-0 back on March 22.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch are the 5/1 co-favorites to win Sunday's Sprint Cup Series event, the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Johnson has won four of the past five races at Martinsville, including the Goody's Cool Orange 500 in 2007. Denny Hamlin is the defending champion at the annual spring race at Martinsville, and he's next at 7/1 odds to win this weekend.

Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon are both sitting at 8/1 odds to visit victory lane at Martinsville. Gordon holds a 76-point lead on Kurt Busch in the current driver standings, and he's 79 points up on third-place Clint Bowyer. Kurt Busch is back at 15/1 odds to win on Sunday, where he's tied with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth, and Tony Stewart. Bowyer is farther behind at 30/1 odds to get the win.

 

March Madness: Texas El Paso-Oregon State Odds Preview

The Texas El Paso Miners and the Oregon State Beavers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Gill Coliseum in the first game of the championship series of the CBI tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Stefon Jackson scored 34 points in leading Texas El Paso to a 81-69 victory over Richmond in the tournament semifinals last week. That game's 150 points made it OVER the posted total of 143.5.
Randy Culpepper added 19 points for Texas El Paso in that win.
Oregon State advanced to the championship with a 65-62 upset over Stanford in OT last week. That game's 127 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 128.
Lathen Wallace tossed in 16 points from 5-for-8 shooting, and Roeland Schaftenaar added 14 points in that win.
Team records:
Texas El Paso: 22-12 SU, 19-11-1 ATS
Oregon State: 16-17 SU, 13-14-1 ATS
Texas El Paso most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Oregon State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing Stanford are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Texas El Paso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Texas El Paso home to Oregon State, Wednesday, April 1
Oregon State at Texas El Paso, Wednesday, April 1

Elite Eight: Oklahoma-North Carolina Lines Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at FedExForum in the fourth round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7-point favorites versus the Sooners, while the game's total is sitting at 164.
Blake Griffin tossed in a game-high 30 points to lead Oklahoma to a convincing 84-71 victory over Syracuse in the Sweet 16 last time out. Oklahoma won the game as a pick'em, and the 155 points made it OVER the posted total of 150.5.
Griffin grabbed 12 rebounds to complete a double-double performance for the Sooners, and Tony Crocker added 28 in this contest.
North Carolina reached the Elite Eight with a 98-77 victory over Gonzaga on Friday. North Carolina covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 163.
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points, and Ty Lawson added 17 in that win for the Tar Heels.
Team records:
Oklahoma: 30-5 SU, 17-13 ATS
North Carolina: 31-4 SU, 15-19 ATS
Oklahoma most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After playing Gonzaga are 1-0
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
North Carolina is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games

Elite Eight: Michigan State-Louisville Odds Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and the Louisville Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Lucas Oil Stadium in the fourth round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 139.
Michigan State defeated reigning champion Kansas 67-62 in the Sweet 16 on Friday. Michigan State covered the 1-point spread, while the 129 points fell UNDER the posted total of 138.
Goran Suton led Michigan State with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Kalin Lucas added 18 in the win.
Louisville jumped out to a 19 point lead at the half, as they cruised past Arizona 103-64 in the Sweet 16 last time out. Louisville easily covered the 9.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 139.
Earl Clark led the way with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Jerry Smith added 16 in the victory for the Cardinals.
Team records:
Michigan State: 29-6 SU, 19-13 ATS
Louisville: 31-5 SU, 22-14 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After playing Kansas are 2-1
After a win are 8-2

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 1-0
After a win are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Michigan State-Louisville Official Betting Picks Preview

Here is the official betting preview of Michigan State-Louisville. Much like the Oklahoma-North Carolina game, the sportsbooks don’t seem to anticipate this Elite 8 game will be all that competitive.

BetUs Sportsbook, ranked first in customer satisfaction by OffshoreInsiders.com and ScoresOddsPicks.com, has the Cardinals a 6.5 point favorite. SportsBook has the total at 138.

Michigan State is 29-6 straight up and 18-13 to the number. Louisville is 31-5 outright and 22-14 in the back pocket.

The Spartans make 2.9 percent more of their shots than their opponent normally allow and they hold teams to 4.5 percent from the field below their normal average. The Cardinals shoot 3.5 percent better than their opponent normally allows, while holding teams to 5.1 percent less, an impressive number indeed.

As far as spread betting trends (all records against the spread): the Spartans are 22-8 opponent winning percentage of .600 or greater. They are also a super impressive 20-8 in the NCAA Tournament.

The Cardinals are 2-8 their last 10 nonconference and they are 0-5 to the Big 10. Yet, Rick Pitino’s boys are on a 39-19 overall run.

MSU has gone under 22-6 as an underdog of 6.5 or less, while the Ville has gone under 6-1 after scoring 100 or more points last game.

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Clippers-Rockets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Clippers were dumped 111-98 by the Spurs last time out, as 12-point road underdogs. The 209 points sailed OVER the posted total of 193.
Mike Taylor had 23 points, and Eric Gordon added 18 in the loss.
Aaron Brooks scored 20 points to lead Houston in its 99-86 loss to Utah on Tuesday night.
Utah covered as 5-point home favorites as the game played under the 195-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 18-55 SU, 29-44 ATS
Houston: 47-26 SU, 35-37-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Phoenix are 6-4
After playing Utah are 5-5
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
Houston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Houston is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to New Orleans, Wednesday, April 1
Houston at Phoenix, Wednesday, April 1

Bucks-Heat Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 9-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Bucks were defeated 110-94 by the Magic last time out, as 12-point underdogs. That game's 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 198.
Ramon Sessions and Charlie Bell each had 19 points in the loss.
The Heat lost 106-87 to the Bulls last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. That game's 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 202.
Dwyane Wade tossed in a game-high 31 points to go with five rebounds.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 4 straight games.
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 31-42 SU, 36-35-2 ATS
Miami: 38-34 SU, 34-37-1 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Orlando are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Milwaukee's last 25 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Milwaukee is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at New Jersey, Monday, March 30
Miami home to Orlando, Monday, March 30

Missouri-Connecticut, Pitt-Villanova Headline Saturday Best Bets

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Pittsburgh, Villanova, UConn, and Missouri compete in the Elite Eight, and the Suns try to score a road victory against Utah.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The Suns will be in Utah to take on the Jazz on Saturday night in the top NBA  matchup on the day's schedule. Phoenix's late playoff push was hit with a setback on Thursday with a 129-109 loss to Portland; Shaquille O'Neal picked up 20 points for the Suns in that loss. Phoenix, though, got past Utah 118-114 at home on Wednesday night, with Grant Hill leading the way with a 26-point game.

Chicago will host Indiana in the only matinee on the league's Saturday slate, while the evening will also feature Detroit at Washington, New York at Charlotte, Milwaukee at Miami, the Clippers at Houston, Golden State at Denver, and Memphis at Portland. The Trail Blazers got 29 points and 12 rebounds from LaMarcus Aldridge in their win over the Suns, and 26 points from Brandon Roy.

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On the road to the Final Four . . .

It'll be Missouri vs. Connecticut and Villanova vs. Pittsburgh in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The No. 1 Huskies have been pegged as 5.5-point favorites in their matchup with the No. 3 Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium, with that game's total set at 150 points. Connecticut cruised through the Sweet 16 round on Thursday night with a 72-60 win over Purdue. Missouri was an upset winner on Thursday, getting past No. 2 Memphis 102-91.

Over at TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday night the No. 2 Panthers will enter as 2-point favorites against the No. 3 Wildcats (with the total at 142.5). Pittsburgh outlasted No. 4 Xavier in a 60-55 win on Thursday night, getting 19 points from Sam Young in a game that they trailed 37-29 at halftime. Villanova impressed in a convincing 77-54 dismantling of No. 2 Duke on Thursday, as Scottie Reynolds had a team-high 16 points. Dante Cunningham had 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

An afternoon matchup between the Rangers and Penguins in Pittsburgh launches an 11-game slate in the National Hockey League on Saturday.  Both New York and Pittsburgh are still in the hunt for fourth place in the Eastern Conference (and home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs) thanks to solid play of late. The Penguins are 7-1-2 in their past 10;  the Rangers are 6-3-1.

The rest of the NHL's Saturday schedule will take place at night, and include Los Angeles at Nashville, Boston at Toronto, Ottawa at Atlanta, Philadelphia at the Islanders, Carolina at New Jersey, Buffalo at Montreal, Florida at Dallas, Columbus at St. Louis, Minnesota at Calgary, and Phoenix at San Jose. The Sharks are still neck-and-neck with the Wings for top spot in the West standings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the 2009 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend with Sunday's Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit (with North American race fans catching the event in the wee hours on Sunday morning). Lewis Hamilton won this race last season, beating Nick Heidfeld across the finish line by 5.4 seconds. Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen, Kazuki Nakajima, Sebastien Bourdais, and Kimi Raikkonen made up the rest of the race's top eight in '08, while Rubens Barrichello was disqualified from sixth due to a pit infraction.

Pistons-Wizards Odds Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pistons lost 92-77 to the Lakers last time out, as 8.5-point underdogs. That game's 169 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 194.
Will Bynum had 25 points and dished out 11 assists in a losing effort.
The Wizards held the Bobcats to just 14 points in the third quarter and managed to pull out a 95-93 victory as 6.5-point underdogs on Wednesday. The Wizards won the game as a 6.5-point underdog, while the 188 points fell UNDER the posted total of 191.5.
Antawn Jamison had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the way, and Nick Young added 23 points in the win.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 34-37 SU, 30-41 ATS
Washington: 17-56 SU, 27-44-2 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Philadelphia, Sunday, March 29
Washington at Indiana, Sunday, March 29

Knicks-Bobcats Lines Preview

The fans at Time Warner Cable Arena will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Charlotte Bobcats when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bobcats listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks scored 35 points in the third quarter and came back to defeat the Hornets 103-93 on Friday, as 4.5-point underdogs. The 196 points went UNDER the posted total of 205.5.
Al Harrington had 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the win, while David Lee had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bobcats were outplayed in the final quarter, but managed to pull out a 100-95 victory over the 76ers on Friday. The Bobcats won the game as a 4.5-point underdog, and the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Boris Diaw had 24 points and dished out six assists, while Raymond Felton added 20 in that win.
Team records:
New York: 29-43 SU, 41-30-1 ATS
Charlotte: 32-40 SU, 43-29 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Lakers are 1-8
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games at home
Charlotte is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Charlotte is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York at Utah, Monday, March 30
Charlotte home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, March 31

Pacers-Bulls Lines Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls will meet on the court at United Center on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers had 23 points in the final quarter and snuck past the Heat 90-88 on Wednesday, as a pick'em. The combined 178 points went UNDER the posted total of 205.
Danny Granger led the Pacers with 28 points and four rebounds, while Jeff Foster dished out 16 assists.
Six players reached double-figures as the Bulls defeated the Heat 106-87 on Thursday. The Bulls covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 202.
John Salmons led the way for the Bulls with 27 points, and Ben Gordon chipped in with 18 points.
Current streak:
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 30-42 SU, 37-33-2 ATS
Chicago: 35-38 SU, 38-34-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Chicago is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Washington, Sunday, March 29
Chicago at Toronto, Sunday, March 29

Friday's Sports Betting Picks For March Madness

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Official Betting Preview of Kansas-Michigan State

Kansas plays Michigan State in the Midwest Regional Finals as the 2009 NCAA Tournament brackets continue to evolve. It's time for the official betting preview.

The Jayhawks are 27-7 straight up and have been a rock chalk at 20-8 against the spread. Michigan State is 28-6 outright and 17-13 to the Vegas bookmakers.

Proving that perception does not jibe with reality, the common belief is that Kansas is the better offense, while Michigan State the better defense. The teams have similar ratios as far as points per game on offense. Kansas gets 76.8 points per game to teams that normally allow 68.2, while Michigan State is 72.1 to 64.5.

Kansas though is the betting shooting team, getting 4.9 percent more than their foes normally allow, compared to three-percent for the Spartans.

Defensively, Kansas holds opponents to 6.7 points per game and 6.7 percent shooting below their normal average. This is better than MSU's 4.6 and 3.5 ratios.

As far as against the spread trends: The Jayhawks are 37-14 against teams with a winning record. Michigan State is 15-3 as an NCAA Tournament favorite. Kansas has gone under 13-3 off a win.

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