When the Golden State Warriors travel to New Orleans to take on the Hornets, NBA bettors will be watching a game that will have an effect on the bottom half of the exciting playoff race in the powerful Western Conference.  BetOnline.com has the New Orleans Hornets -6.5 point favorites against the Golden State Warriors with the over/under set at 220.5 points.

This will conclude a four-game road trip for the Warriors, who dropped their first two games at San Antonio and Dallas before Friday's trip to Memphis. It should be a huge surprise that the Warriors lost twice in the state of Texas because the Spurs and Mavericks are both excellent at home, but the way Golden State went down is a major cause of concern.

The Warriors lost those games by an average margin of 24.5 points, and Stephen Jackson's problems have a lot to do with Golden State's faltering. Jackson was a combined 3-for-23 in those two contests, and when one of your leading scorers shoots like that, it usually will not end well for your team.

The Hornets had won eight of nine games heading into Friday's clash with New York, and New Orleans are determined to show everyone that this season was no fluke. Chris Paul has averaged 13.7 assists over a six-game stretch, which means plenty of open looks for his teammates. The Warriors have won four of their last five against the Hornets, and the two have split a pair of games this season.

The Warriors have their backs against the wall, but they seem to have lost their fire, especially on the road. Look for the Hornets to deal a severe blow to the Warriors' postseason hopes on Sunday. Get your Free NBA Pick in Now!

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Four #1 seeded teams collided tonight but only two remain and it will be Kansas vs. Memphis in the NCAA basketball championship game. Memphis displayed the speed and fast break capability that got them to the final four in their 78-63 win over UCLA. Memphis is a -1 point betting favorite at Betus.com for those bettors that want the best value on a Kansas NCAA Basketball Championship victory.

UCLA could not keep pace with Memphis’s athleticism even though they hung tough throughout. Memphis showed that they are tough defensively by neutralizing UCLA’s main weapon Kevin Love for much of the game. In the second game Kansas showed that they have all the elements that make up a top team as they got into an early rhythm and manhandled North Carolina in an 84-66 win. The odds are even at SBGglobal.com for the NCAA basketball championship game for those bettors who want the best value on a Memphis victory.

At one point Memphis with their lights out shooting was  ahead by 28 points. Kansas showed excellent perimter defense early on shutting down North Carolina’s sharpshooters. In the second half Kansas went soft on defense and almost paid the price as North Carolina chipped away at the large deficit and came within 4 points. Kansas showed their grit by storming back and having a late run that sealed their NCAA basketball championship game.

Kansas vs North Carolina will showcase two #1 tournament seeds against each other but only one will remain after these two high profile squads do battle on the hardwood at 9:45 PM ET. North Carolina and Kansas are both teams with depth as deep as the abyss, but North Carolina prefers to play with all-out offense while Kansas like to play more conventional. Sportsbook.com has North Carolina as -3 point betting chalk against Kansas with the total 134.5 points.

Energetic national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough has led the way to a profitable season for North Carolina backers, going 24-11 ATS and 4-0 ATS in the tournament. Kansas has been almost as profitable with their balanced play going 21-15 ATS and 3-1 ATS in the tournament.

North Carolina has been practically unstoppable with their run and gun offense averaging an explosive 89.2 PPG.

Kansas is not as dynamic on offense, but forward Brandon Rush is a NBA first round talent that can change games. sportsbook.com has the TOTAL at 160 points.

Kansas has vicious half-court play and their defense is stingy allowing 61.2 PPG. Kansas has shown a propensity however to choke in big games with a couple of first round NCAA tournament losses and maturity has been called into question. Shooting was also an issue in Kansas’s last game against Davidson when they shot a terrible 17 of 46 from the field.

For Kansas to pull of the upset they will need to prevent North Carolina from running the floor and step up their own offensive production with better shooting. Bet on the Final Four at Sportsbook.com.

Bettors love offense which is why even in the Memphis UCLA Final Four game all the betting money has been oozing in on the scoring minded Memphis team. The game started as a pick’em at most shops but has since moved to Memphis at -2 or even 2.5 points now but I have my own feeling for this NCAA Final Four prediction. Sportsbook.com has Memphis as -2.5 point betting favorites against UCLA.

Most gamblers have a short memory and what they have fresh in their minds now are the Memphis Tigers blowout wins against Texas and Michigan State. With their size, speed and attacking style of play Memphis is a fun team to watch but not necessarily a profitable one to bet on going, 17-19-2. Memphis has been overwhelming most team with their size and speed but against UCLA they will be pitted against a team that matches up in both categories. UCLA not only matches up physically but they have the edge in coaching and experience with this being their 3rd straight final four.

Memphis has hidden their free-throw warts well with their furious offensive assaults but the fact remains that they hit only 59.6% from the line. Memphis center Joey Dorsey is a huge liability at the line and UCLA will be looking to hack him.

UCLA has the edge in defense over Memphis as well allowing over 10 fewer PPG in their last 5 games. In a battle of offense vs. defense UCLA should be able make it a dogfight and make a prediction of UCLA to come out on top with their versatility and reach the NCAA basketball championship.

NCAA Final Four Prediction: UCLA +2.5 points at Sportsbook.com