After a ten day layoff following their series sweep against the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs picked up right where they left off and once again proved wrong the adage that long periods of rest are a detriment to a team’s momentum.more…
Marilee Gallagher
Marilee writes on NFL, MLB, NBA & tennis for USA Betting. Another area of her sporting journalistic expertise is pro wrestling. A native of Philadelphia and a big Eagles fan, she has been a sports writer for many major websites including Bleacher Report and Rant Sports. She started her journalistic career early, as sports editor for her college newspaper.NHL Picks: Chicago Blackhawks vs LA Kings Game One Preview
More than any other sport in America, there is something to be said about playoff hockey. The atmosphere is electric, the play is elevated and the emotions are high. There is a storyline in every series and almost always is there history to go along with it.more…
Preview & Betting Picks: Miami Heat v Indiana Pacers Game 3
Last updated May 26th, 2013
Lebron James: winning basket in game 1After unceremoniously being ousted by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2012 Eastern Conference playoffs, the Indiana Pacers are optimistic that they can avoid the same fate in 2013 (Game 3: 8.30pm ET, Sunday).
While the teams and most of the players are the same, the situations are different as this year the winning team will go more…
Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers Preview & Picks
Last updated April 4th, 2015
Cabrera: best pure hitterIn one of the more highly contested match-ups of the season, the defending American League Champions, the Detroit Tigers, face off against their arch-rivals, the 2010 and 2011 AL champs, the Texas Rangers (8.05pm ET, Sunday).
The teams began a four-game series on Thursday night and will culminate with a showdown on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball as two aces, Detroit’s Doug Fister and Texas’ Derek Holland face off.more…
Chicago Bulls v Miami Heat Game 3 Preview with Betting Picks
Last updated May 17th, 2013
With a rich playoff history that has recently developed into a rivalry, the Miami Heat prepare to face off against the Chicago Bulls in game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (8.05pm ET, Friday). With the series tied at one game apiece, Chicago will have a chance to close it out at home as the series heads to the United Center for games three, four and five.more…