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Tuesday's NBA playoff action: What bettors need to know

Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks (-6, 183)

Indiana leads series 1-0.

The New York Knicks had a hard time dealing with the physical play of the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. If the Knicks hope to avoid dropping two straight at home to begin the series, they will need to figure out a way to counter that rugged presence when they host the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday. New York squandered home-court advantage in the series in Game 1, when Paul George locked up Carmelo Anthony.

George got Indiana through the first round on the offensive end and scored 19 points in Game 1 against the Knicks, but his big contribution came on defense. The All-Star forward harassed Anthony and J.R. Smith into bad shots and made sure their charges into the lane went through center Roy Hibbert. The rough play jacked up the foul total for both teams, and the Pacers were able to make their big run in the third quarter when Anthony went to the bench with foul trouble. New York’s star came alive in the fourth quarter, but the deficit proved too great.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE PACERS: Indiana did exactly what it needed to do in winning the first game, setting itself up for at worst a 1-1 draw heading back home for Game 3. The Pacers had trouble when the Atlanta Hawks went to a bigger lineup in the first round but brought plenty of toughness to counter Kenyon Martin and Tyson Chandler in Game 1 against the Knicks. Hibbert proved to be the key, clogging the middle of the lane and staying straight up when challenging shots at the rim to avoid foul calls. Indiana forced New York to play at its pace and George held Anthony to 5-of-17 and Smith to 0-of-7 shooting when he was matched up against the Knicks’ top scorers.

ABOUT THE KNICKS: Anthony was 10-for-28 overall in the contest and is shooting 31.8 percent in the last four playoff games. He mentioned after Game 1 that his ailing left shoulder had bothered him during the contest but declined to use the Pacers’ physical play as an excuse. “The physicality of this game didn’t do nothing to me, to us,” Anthony told reporters. New York’s big problems were on the glass, where they were outrebounded 44-30, and in the paint. The Knicks prefer to play smaller, with Anthony at the power forward spot and a trio of guards. That leads to a difficult defensive match for Anthony on Pacers forward David West, who scored 20 points in Game 1.

TRENDS:

* Pacers are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New York.
* Underdog is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
* Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Knicks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Knicks are 0-5 all-time when losing Game 1 of a series at home. The last time they lost a Game 1 at home was to the Pacers in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals.

2. Indiana G Lance Stephenson grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds in Game 1.

3. New York F Amar’e Stoudemire (left knee) is targeting Game 3 for his return. He has been out since March.

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder (-2.5, 186)

Oklahoma City leads series 1-0.

Kevin Durant refused to let Oklahoma City lose the opener and the Thunder look to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Memphis led most of the contest and took a nine-point lead into the final quarter but Durant capped a 35-point, 15-rebound effort by hitting the go-ahead shot with 11.1 seconds left in the 93-91 victory. The Grizzlies attempt to bounce back from the agonizing loss.

Memphis had won four consecutive postseason games by double digits and carried the flow of play for most of the opener. But Oklahoma City’s rally and some sloppy Memphis possessions down the stretch allowed the Thunder to squeeze out a victory. “It was a game that I think that we all think we should’ve won,” Grizzlies forward Quincy Pondexter said afterward. “We were right there in it and they really did a great job of executing down the stretch.” Durant received offensive support from guard Kevin Martin (25 points) and the Thunder actually outrebounded the Grizzlies 43-41. The free-throw line was also a deciding element as Oklahoma City went 22-of-25 while Memphis struggled to 14-for-24.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES: Two turnovers in the final 18 seconds did in Memphis in the opener despite the fact Pondexter had a chance to force overtime when he was sent to the free-throw line to attempt three shots with 1.6 seconds left. Point guard Mike Conley had a subpar game and his 5-of-15 shooting line marked the fourth time in five games he has shot below 40 percent. Power forward Zach Randolph fell two points short of his fifth straight 20-point outing while notching his third double-double in five games and center Marc Gasol had his second double-double of the postseason but the inside presence wasn’t a difference-maker despite Oklahoma City post starters Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins combining to make only 2-of-16 shots. Pondexter provided a boost off the bench with 13 points and hit three of Memphis’ seven 3-pointers.

ABOUT THE THUNDER: Martin has back-to-back 25-point outings after being largely disappointing over most of the first-round series with the Houston Rockets. He is 6-for-10 from 3-point range in the two games while helping make up for the scoring void caused by the loss of Russell Westbrook (knee) for the postseason. “It was just moving without the ball, guys getting screens and guys finding me,” Martin said after Sunday’s victory. “We’ve got a nice little flow going right now. We’re just making an extra effort to get everyone involved.” Durant has been stellar with four games of 35 or more points over the last five outings. He is averaging 32.9 points in the postseason despite hitting just 27.3 percent of his 3-point attempts.

TRENDS:

* Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Oklahoma City.
* Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Oklahoma City.
* Over is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.
* Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Durant has scored 20 or more points in 33 consecutive playoff games.

2. Memphis SF Tayshaun Prince suffered a hip injury during Game 1 so Pondexter may again receive extended minutes.

3. Thunder G Derek Fisher was fined $5,000 by the NBA for flopping in Game 5 of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.

Tuesday's NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know

Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators (-140, 5)

Ottawa leads series 2-1.

Three games does a bitter rivalry make - at least when it comes to the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. The Eastern Conference first-round series between the Canadian neighbors has quickly devolved into a brawl-filled, vitriol-laced hate fest following a brutal Game 3 in which the seventh-seeded Senators pummeled Montreal physically and on the scoreboard. Ottawa can take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series when it hosts the Canadiens in Tuesday's Game 4.

The teams had never met in the postseason, but they combined for 236 penalty minutes and nine players received game misconducts in the Senators' 6-1 rout Sunday - a game Ottawa led by only 2-1 after two periods before the game got out of hand in every aspect. There were 14 fighting majors in the third period alone and the sniping extended to behind both benches. Montreal coach Michel Therrien was incensed that the Senators called timeout with only 17 seconds left in the game, calling the move "classless" and accusing counterpart Paul MacLean of trying to "humiliate" his team. MacLean claimed he was "forced to protect" his players. “It got a little bit stupid in the end, but that’s hockey,” MacLean said.

TV: 7 p.m. CNBC, CBC

ABOUT THE CANADIENS: Montreal captain Brian Gionta, as well as regular-season leading scorer Max Pacioretty, returned to the lineup Sunday after one-game injury absences. Gionta had a glittering chance to get his team back in the game when he broke in alone early in the third period, but his backhander was denied by Senators goaltender Craig Anderson. "It was definitely the turning point of the game and it spiraled out of control from there,” Gionta said. Canadiens netminder Carey Price had his second poor performance of the series, allowing the six goals on 30 shots. That continued a theme from the regular season that has seen Price hold the opposition under three goals only four times in his last 13 appearances.

ABOUT THE SENATORS: Rookie Jean-Gabriel Pageau was a most unlikely hero in Game 3, registering his first career hat trick. Pageau delivered a memorable go-ahead goal on a shot while his face was bloodied and he lost a tooth on a high stick from Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban. "I might put it under my pillow and see what happens," Pageau quipped of the knocked-out tooth. He was not called up from Ottawa's AHL affiliate until last month and entered the series with only nine NHL games on his resume. Still, Pageau is as responsible for this series as any player, scoring the game-winning goal in the regular-season finale vs. Boston - a win that allowed Montreal to claim the No. 2 seed and set up the matchup with the Senators.

TRENDS:

* Home team is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.
* Canadiens are 0-4 in the last four meetings in Ottawa.
* Over is 8-3-1 in Canadiens' last 12 overall.
* Under is 34-13-10 in Senators' last 57 overall.

OVERTIME:

1. Senators D Eric Gryba, who was suspended two games for his jarring hit on Lars Eller in Game 1, is eligible to return Tuesday. He is expected to take the place of D Patrick Wiercioch, who was hurt in Game 3.

2. Canadiens RW Brendan Gallagher was among three players named as finalists for the Calder Trophy that goes to the league's top rookie. Gallagher scored 15 goals in the regular season and has two goals in the playoffs.

3. Ottawa G Craig Anderson has turned aside 112 of 118 shots for a save percentage of .949, as compared to Price's .905.

Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild (+156, 5)

The Minnesota Wild looked like a different team at home in Game 3, outshooting the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks for the first time in their Western Conference first-round series to win their first postseason game in five years. The eighth-seeded Wild host Game 4 on Tuesday hoping to even the series at two games apiece. Rookie Jason Zucker’s shot from a sharp angle 2:15 into overtime gave Minnesota a 3-2 victory on Sunday after falling twice at Chicago: 5-2 in Game 2 and 2-1 in overtime in Game 1. The Blackhawks held a 85-55 shot advantage through the first two games, but the Wild used their relentless forecheck and home-ice energy to generate 37 shots on Sunday and keep the series within their grasp.

Chicago forward Patrick Kane set up both goals by the Blackhawks in Game 3 and leads the series with five points - all assists. Minnesota netminder Josh Harding turned aside 25 shots to earn his first career playoff victory on Sunday and will start Game 4 with Niklas Backstrom still ailing from an injury suffered while warming up for Game 1. Corey Crawford has started all three games for Chicago and was absent from the Blackhawks’ practice on Monday in order to rest for Tuesday’s contest. Chicago is the only team with a power-play goal in the series, going 1-for-9 with the man advantage, while Minnesota has not scored in nine opportunities. The Blackhawks also got a short-handed goal from Michael Frolik, suggesting their special teams might be the difference in a tense Game 4 against the Wild.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, CBC, RDS2, NBCSN, Comcast Sportsnet Chicago, Fox Sports North

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: Rookie Brandon Saad was named as one of three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Monday along with Jonathan Huberdeau of the Florida Panthers and Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens. Saad recorded 10 goals and 27 points and a plus-17 rating while playing most of the season on Chicago’s top line with Marian Hossa and captain Jonathan Toews. “There’s a lot of great rookies this year that had a good season so it’s definitely an honor and I’m very excited,” Saad told reporters following practice on Monday. The 20-year-old has yet to record a point in the series and finished minus-2 in Game 3. Ray Emery and Dave Bolland practiced with the team on Monday but neither will be in the lineup on Tuesday due to lower-body injuries.

ABOUT THE WILD: Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who registered his first two points of the series with a goal and an assist on Sunday, was also instrumental in Minnesota’s last playoff victory on April 14, 2008, when he scored the winning goal in overtime against the Colorado Avalanche. Bouchard is one of five Wild players from that game who is still with the team, along with goaltenders Harding and Backstrom, captain Mikko Koivu and Stephane Veilleux, who was recalled from the AHL on Sunday and has not played an NHL game since April 7, 2012. Koivu has yet to record a point in the series and is minus-3 despite averaging over 20 minutes time on ice per game and firing six shots. Zach Parise, who leads the team with 12 shots, scored his first of the postseason to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead early in the third period of Sunday’s victory.

TRENDS:

* Under is 3-0-1 in the last four meetings in Minnesota.
* Home team is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Blackhawks are 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 6-0-1 in Blackhawks' last 7 road games.

OVERTIME:

1. Chicago’s last three losses have all come on the road.

2. The Blackhawks lost consecutive games just four times during the regular season.

3. Each of Minnesota’s last three playoff victories have been 3-2 overtime decisions.

Tuesday MLB weather: Rain in Baltimore, Washington
By SPORTSDIRECT INC. STAFF

Rain could potentially spoil games in Baltimore and Washington as things get wet in the D.C. area. Here is a look Tuesday's notable weather forecasts around the major leagues.

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles
Site: Camden Yards

Forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of rain. Winds will blow from right field to left field at 12 mph.

Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Site: PNC Park

Forecasts are calling for a 20 percent chance of rain by first pitch. Winds will blow in from left field at 11 mph.

Detroit Tigers vs. Washington Nationals
Site: Nationals Park

A 60 percent chance of rain is in the forecast in Washington. Winds will blow in from right field at 14 mph.

Three streaking 'under' pitchers on the mound Tuesday

Tuesday's MLB schedule features a few starters that have pitched well enough to keep scorelines under the total in back-to-back starts. Here is a look at three streaking under pitchers around the majors.

Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds (1-3, 3.38 ERA)

The under is 2-0 in Bailey's previous two starts and 3-1 in his four starts heading into Tuesday. He was the hard luck loser on April 26 in a 1-0 loss versus the Washington Nationals despite having one of his better starts on the season. He pitched seven strong innings and allowed the one earned run on five hits. The Reds righty has been excellent in his last four starts posting an ERA of 2.39 in 26 1/3 innings pitched.

Bailey faces the Atlanta Braves Tuesday. He was 1-0 with a 2.13 ERA in two starts versus Atlanta in 2012. The over/under was 0-1-1 in those two games.

Kirk Medlen is scheduled to start for the Braves.

Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs (2-2, 2.50 ERA)

Wood is coming off his longest outing of the season on May 2 in a 4-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. The lefty went 7 2/3 innings and surrendered three runs on four hits en route to the loss.The Cubbies are one of the best under bets on the season at 12-19 O/U and the under is 4-2 in Wood's starts. The Cubs supply Wood with just 3.33 runs per game and he boasts one of the best WHIP totals in the Nation League at 0.91.

Wood faces the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field Tuesday. The Cards will counter with righty Lance Lynn.

Wood was 0-2 in three starts versus St. Louis in 2012. He gave up 16 earned runs in 16 innings.

Scott Diamond, Minnesota Twins (2-2, 3.97 ERA)

Diamond will make his fifth start of the season Tuesday. The Twins are 0-3-1 O/U in Diamond's starts. The Canadian is has strung together three quality starts in a row and has a very respectable 15.9 pitches per inning. He has exhibited excellent control this season with just three walks in his 22 2/3 innings pitched. His stats look a little inflated due to a rough outing to start his season. Diamond was knocked around and chased from the game against the New York Mets on April 13. He lasted just 4 1/3 innings and allowed four earned runs.

The lefty is on the hill versus the Boston Red Sox Tuesday. Fellow Canadian Ryan Dempster is scheduled to start for the Sox.

This will be Diamond's first career start versus Boston.

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities
By JASON LOGAN

Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Lookahead spot

The San Francisco Giants have a big National League showdown with the Atlanta Braves on deck this week, serving as a possible NL Championship Series preview. But before the reigning World Series winners open AT&T Park to the Braves Thursday, they welcome the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game set starting Monday.

Philadelphia, once a contender for the NL Pennant, has limped out to a 14-18 start. The Phillies' bats have struggled to make contact, hitting .353, and the pitching staff is lugging a 4.51 collective ERA. Philadelphia marches Cliff Lee, Kyle Kendrick and Jonathan Pettibone to the mound for this series, the latter two presenting some solid betting value against a Giants squad looking ahead to Atlanta.

Letdown spot

The 2013 NFL season is five months away but spreads were recently released for all games from Week 1 to Week 16 at Cantor Gaming sportsbooks in Nevada. Football bettors searching for letdown value on the schedule can look no further than the Dallas Cowboys’ road game at Kansas City as 1.5-point favorites in Week 2.

Dallas once again opens the season versus the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Last year, the Cowboys started the schedule with a huge primetime road win at MetLife Stadium only to fall flat on their faces in a 27-7 loss at Seattle as 3-point favorites Week 2. Dallas is set up to repeat that fate at Arrowhead in the second week of the season and will undoubtedly be bet up from -1.5 come kickoff on September 15.

Schedule spot

Our traditional schedule spots involve teams with a clustered calendar, jumping through hoops and time zones to make their games. This week, however, the schedule spot doesn’t so much center around one team as it does one player. Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has a homecoming planned when his team travels to Chicago for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday.

Wade, a Windy City Native, has been slowed by injuries for most of the NBA season. He averaged 21.2 points during the regular season – lowest since his rookie season – and is scoring just 13.7 points over three postseason appearances. Miami’s long layoff between series has allowed him to rest up and, with LeBron James likely letting his teammate take the spotlight, bettors should expect a spirited effort from D-Wade in Chitown this weekend.

The Knicks Try to Even the Series Versus the Pacers

Eastern Conference Playoffs Second Round
Game 2 - Indiana leads New York 1-0
Tip-off: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. ET
Line: New York -5.5 Total: 185.5

After the Pacers stole Game 1 with a scrappy effort, the Knicks host Indiana again in a pivotal Game 2.

Game 1 didn’t go the way the Knicks planned, with Carmelo Anthony really struggling from the floor (10-of-28 FG) and the Pacers playing excellent interior defense. Indiana’s starting front court combined for seven blocks in the game and the Pacers out-rebounded the Knicks 44-30. Indiana finished the game a little sloppier than they had planned, but ended up winning 102-95 behind a great performance from David West. The Pacers are now 1-0 ATS in the series and have covered in three straight. Since 1996, Indiana is 26-10 ATS after two straight games of out-rebounding an opponent by 10 or more. The Pacers have a huge size advantage over New York when Carmelo Anthony is at the power forward position and it appears the Knicks could use Amar’e Stoudemire in this series. Stoudemire is expected back in Game 3 after suffering multiple knee injuries during the regular season.

The Indiana Pacers came out in Game 1 and dictated play with their ferocious interior defense. Roy Hibbert was the head of that defense, blocking five shots in the game. Hibbert also finished the game with 14 points (6-of-9 FG), eight rebounds and four assists. Lance Stephenson was the most noticeable rebounder on the court for the Pacers, grabbing 13 boards in the game to go along with 11 points (5-of-9 FG). The biggest impact in the game offensively for Indiana may have come from D.J. Augustin off the bench. In just 13 minutes of play, Augustin had 16 points (5-of-6 FG, 4-of-5 3PT). Paul George struggled shooting the ball (5-of-14 FG), but he did score 19 points (5-of-14 FG) and grab five rebounds. George was getting to the free throw line where he connected on 7-of-8. David West was the best offensive player for the Pacers, scoring 20 points (8-of-15 FG) while also blocking two shots. West was going right at Carmelo Anthony who is a little too small to handle West in the paint.

The New York Knicks got off to a hot start in Game 1, but after the first quarter it was all Pacers in Madison Square Garden. Carmelo Anthony really struggled from the field in the game, scoring an inefficient 27 points (10-of-28 FG) while also committing some costly turnovers. J.R. Smith struggled yet again for New York, finishing the game with 17 points (4-of-15 FG) and five rebounds in a game where he couldn’t get any of his jump shots to fall. Raymond Felton continued to be the Knicks best player in the postseason, finishing with 18 points (8-of-12 FG) and three assists in 38 minutes. The Knicks will need Carmelo Anthony to stay out of foul trouble in Game 2, which is now a must win for New York after dropping Game 1.

The Grizzlies Try to Even Up the Series in Oklahoma City

Western Conference Playoffs Second Round
Game 2 - Oklahoma City leads Memphis 1-0
Tip-off: Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. ET
Line: Oklahoma City -3.0 Total: 186.0

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 where the Thunder look to go up 2-0 on Lionel Hollins’ squad.

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a very close win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of what has the looks of a long series. The Thunder won 93-91 behind 35 points from Kevin Durant. With the Thunder winning by just two points, that makes the Grizzlies 6-1 ATS so far in this year’s playoffs. Memphis was 3-1 ATS over the Thunder during the regular season and they are now 4-1. Memphis is a good road team ATS, going 24-16-1 during the regular season but that will mean nothing when playing the Thunder. Oklahoma City is dominant on their home floor and this regular season they went 26-14-1 ATS. Oklahoma City knows how important it will be to win their home games against this Memphis team and will be playing extremely hard with that in mind.

The Memphis Grizzlies were right there at the end of Game 1 and led by a point with under 30 seconds left before Kevin Durant hit a clutch jump shot to take the lead for Oklahoma City. Zach Randolph finished the game with good numbers, but struggled somewhat from the field. Randolph played 37 minutes and had 18 points (7-of-16 FG) and 10 rebounds. Marc Gasol was Memphis’ best player, finishing the game with 20 points (8-of-14 FG) and 10 rebounds while also blocking two shots. The Grizzlies are going to need Mike Conley to shoot the ball better if they are going to win this series. In Game 1, Conley had just 13 points (5-of-15 FG, 1-of-5 3PT) and three assists. With under five seconds left and the Grizzlies down three, Quincy Pondexter was fouled on a three point attempt. Pondexter went to the line and missed the first free throw which ultimately gave the Thunder the victory.

The Oklahoma City Thunder struggled without Russell Westbrook at times during Game 1, but Kevin Durant stepped his game up and hit some huge shots. Durant played 44 minutes in the game and finished with 35 points (13-of-26 FG), 15 rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Helping out Durant with the scoring load was Kevin Martin. Martin has excelled in the sixth man role for the Thunder all year and in Game 1 he was at his best. In 32 minutes of play, Martin finished with 25 points (8-of-14 FG, 3-of-5 3PT) and seven rebounds. Outside of Durant and Martin, only Reggie Jackson scored in double digits. The second-year guard had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes of play. He has done everything the Thunder have

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[h=1]Today's NBA Picks[/h] [h=2]Memphis at Oklahoma City[/h] The Grizzlies look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and take advantage of a Thunder team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 home games. Memphis is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

[h=1]Today's NHL Picks[/h] [h=2]Montreal at Ottawa[/h] The Canadiens look to bounce back from their 6-1 loss in Game 3 and build on their 8-3 record in their last 11 games after giving up 5 goals or more in the previous game. Montreal is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Canadiens favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+125). Here are all of today's picks.

[h=1]Today's MLB Picks[/h] [h=2]Arizona at LA Dodgers[/h] The Diamondbacks look to take advantage of a Dodgers team that is 1-6 in Josh Beckett's last 7 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. Arizona is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115). Here are all of today's picks.