Benjamin Eckstein's blog

The Atlanta Hawks are 13-3 SU and 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games against the Indiana Pacers, and will look to improve on those streaks when they visit the Pacers on Monday.

While Indiana hasn’t had much luck against the Hawks in general lately, the Pacers have been able to defend their home court against them; Indiana is 3-1 SU and ATS in its last four home games against Atlanta.

The second half of the Round of 64 offers plenty of basketball betting action on Friday this week, with the Round of 32 then taking place over the weekend. It's not just college hoops that has the sports betting spotlight over the new few days, however, as LeBron James and the Miami Heat will be looking to continue their long winning streak.

NCAA Tournament betting for 2013 tips off on Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio as the Big Dance begins its slate of play-in games. That leads into the Round of 64 on Thursday and Friday, with March Madness whittling its field down to the Sweet 16. As well, on the NBA betting board this week the Heat look to stay red hot and keep avoiding losses.

Conference tournaments wrap up around college basketball this weekend, including in the ACC where Duke is expected to battle Miami for the conference crown and the better seed at the NCAA Tournament. That action highlights a sports betting slate for the weekend that also includes the NBA plus the latest stop for the Sprint Cup Series.

It's the final week of college basketball conference tournament betting action, and the marquee matchups begin on Monday night as Gonzaga takes on Saint Mary's in the WCC title game. And along with all the big conference tournaments, there's also a full slate of NBA games on tap plus action on the ice for the early part of the week ahead.