There is plenty of action for online betting players on the hardwood this weekend, and a pair of games on Saturday will be sure to test the mettle of both NBA and NCAA betting fanatics.

NCAA Basketball – No.4 Duke at Michigan, 3:30 PM ET

The Blue Devils have won seven in a row over their old rivals, who are looking like they could be on a rise back to prominence after beating UCLA, along with a solid performance despite losing to Duke on Nov.21. If anything, it was poor shooting that hurt the Wolverines in that 71-56 loss, as they shot 35.2% from the floor. You should bet on the Blue Devils, who will be NCAA basketball betting favorites on the road, but it will be difficult for them to cover in Ann Arbor.

NBA Basketball – Utah at Phoenix, 9:00 PM ET

The Suns come into this Western Conference clash on a four-game losing skid, allowing an average of 110 points in those games. So much for the Suns being a “defense-first team” now. It looks like they are imploding, with players like Amare Stoudamire and Steve Nash complaining about the halfcourt offense. Maybe coach Terry Porter should let them go back to the Suns of old, where they were gunning after ten seconds elapsed on the shot clock. They are ripe for the picking, so bet on the Jazz on the road in a mild NBA betting “upset”.

The leadup to the NBA draft last year was pretty funny, as messageboards all across the internet wondered just how Chicago GM John Paxson would mess up the first overall pick. After all, most thought the Bulls had wasted their luck on getting the #1 pick while only having a 1.7% chance in the lottery. Paxson, however, did the smart thing and took hometown boy Derrick Rose, fresh off carrying Memphis to the NCAA title game, and the young point guard has done nothing to show that Paxson was wrong. Here is a look at how the top ten picks are faring so far, if you are looking to make rookie picks in your NBA futures. Not surprisingly, NBA betting odds are giving Chicago and Miami the best chance to win this year, but don’t hold your breath.

Derrick Rose, Chicago – Is making the choice to pick him over Michael Beasley look absolutely genius. When he gets a consistent jump shot, it’s game over for the rest of the league. But until then, he’s content to do this:

Michael Beasley, Miami- Dude is talented, no doubt. But he looks so bored out there. I suppose it’s easy to be a bystander when Dwayne Wade is running the show. Being more competitive on the boards is a start.

O.J. Mayo, Memphis – Shoots a great percentage for a guard. It’s a shame he plays in Memphis.

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City- Most thought this is a bad pick at #4, but Westbrook’s going to be a good player. He can already defend (something you can’t teach), and his shooting will improve. And his hops are insane.

Kevin Love, Minnesota – Minny fans are vexed at McHale for trading Love for Mayo, but give him time. Love and Al Jefferson could be a great (but EXTREMELY slow) duo in the future.

Danilo Gallinari, New York – It’s a good thing the Starbury and LeBron things are taking over the “Big Apple”. He’s apparently healthy now, but it’s not looking pretty.

Eric Gordon, LA Clippers – Still reminds me of Ben Gordon. No, that wasn’t a compliment.

Joe Alexander, Milwaukee – Unless Richard Jefferson gets hurt, this dude ain’t seeing more than 15 minutes a game.

D.J. Augustin, Charlotte – Mark my words: Raymond Felton will be gone next year, and Augustin’s gonna have the team all to himself.

Brook Lopez, New Jersey – Works hard on the boards, and doesn’t have to score a lot with Devin Harris (and remarkably, Vince Carter) playing out of his mind.