Two teams that are desperately clinging to their playoff hopes will crack skulls in NBA betting action on Thursday night when the Chicago Bulls play host to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizz are in poor shape right now at a game above .500 and 4.5 games behind Portland and San Antonio for the final two spots in the Western Conference playoff race. They’ve also got both Houston and New Orleans…

The Miami Heat are desperately hoping they don’t return to their losing ways tonight when they host the Lakers. And while you may glance at this matchup and think the Lakers can win in a squash, remember that the average point differential in the past three meetings has just been 2.0 points.

The upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey bout has peaked the imagination of everyone from the hardcore boxing betting expert to the casual fan.
At its core, the bout is a matchup between two men seemingly impervious to pain, and addicted to contact at the same time.

NCAA college basketball betting enthusiasts get two golden opportunities to cash in tonight with this entertaining NCAA basketball parlay picks article, which features the Seton Hall Pirates and Dayton Flyers on the road in a pair of potentially bankroll-boosting matchups.
With the clock quickly ticking toward tonight’s tip-offs, let me get started.
Seton Hall at Rutgers 7:00 PM ET…

The Lakers found their mo-jo again after the loss against Dallas a week ago and now are listed as 5 points favorites as they visit the Miami Heat tonight at 8 PM ET at the American Airlines Arena.
NBA Betting Odds:
Los Angeles Lakers -5
Miami Heat +5
O/U 189
Lon Angeles have won 8 of the last 10 with a 3 game winning streak but they are 9-13 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins.The Lakers are 3-5…

Pittsburgh will play at home against two easy opponents to finish this season before the start of March Madness. Tonight the Panthers host Providence, who has lost 8 in a row.

Bangladesh on a hiding to nothing against England
Kevin Pietersen’s contribution to the England team since his return from an Achilles injury has been anything but impressive.
His career batting average teetering on the top side of 45 is a far cry from what his past 12 months has achieved, just 30.38.

Thursday night’s NHL action is a little light on intrigue but heavy on games. If you are looking for the marquee matchup, they happened last night and will happen tomorrow night. However, there is Thursday’s betting action and one interesting underdog to keep an eye on.
Toronto Maple Leafs (19-32-11) @ Boston Bruins (27-23-11)
7:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 4, 2010
TD Banknorth…

Ten Mid-American Conference teams will take to the court tonight in five separate matchups with the MAC West Division title – and a slew of MAC conference tournament seedings – riding on the line.
Eastern Michigan hosts Central Michigan for the West Division title while Ball State looks to claim a share of the MAC West title as well.