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Carter and Kidd Leading Nets

Jason Kidd and Vince Carter are doing all they can to help the New Jersey Nets close in on the injury-riddled Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference standings.

After each player recorded a triple-double in the opener of a home-and-home series with the Wizards, the duo looks to lead the Nets to a sweep when the clubs meet at the Verizon Center on Tuesday.

The New Jersey stars joined elite company Saturday when they became the first teammates with triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on Jan. 3, 1989.

Oddsmakers have made New Jersey -3 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 205 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information

Pistons On Top

The Detroit Pistons continue their push for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference when they visit the struggling New York Knicks on Monday.

Detroit (49-27) moved closer to earning home court throughout the East playoffs for the second straight season with an 87-82 victory over Cleveland on Sunday. The Pistons are trying to hold off the Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, who are battling for the second-best mark, for the top seed.

Oddsmakers have made Detroit -7 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 181 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 51% of bets for this game have been placed on Detroit -7

Bulls Try to Avenge Loss

The Toronto Raptors have come a long way from the start of the season, and were able to clinch their first division title with some help from the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls also are playing considerably better then they were at the season's outset and are aiming for one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference.

These two red-hot teams meet at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday as Chicago tries to avenge a rare loss to the Raptors.

Oddsmakers have made Toronto -2.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 193 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 74% of bets for this game have been placed on Chicago

LeBron Looks to Topple Pistons

With less than two weeks to go in the regular season, the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers are jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference. Inconsistent play by both teams is making that race interesting.

The Pistons and Cavaliers look to regain their composure and continue their battle for the top seed in the conference when they meet at The Palace on Sunday.

Oddsmakers have made Detroit -5.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 180.5 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 65% of bets for this game have been placed on Detroit -5.5 (View NBA Bet Percentages).

Late Nite NBA Hoops

The Denver Nuggets could give themselves a big push toward their fourth consecutive playoff appearance when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

Denver (39-36) has a 1 1/2 game lead over the Clippers (37-37) for the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings, and trail the sixth-place Los Angeles Lakers by just one-half game. All three teams are trying to fend off the Golden State Warriors, who are in ninth place - one game back of the Clippers.

Oddsmakers have made Los Angeles -4.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 188 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 68% of bets for this game have been placed