5* Wiseguy NBA Friday Game of the Month on Lakers -4.5
Bottom Line: The Jazz can't be trusted on the road against a Lakers team I believe is primed for its best performance of the season. The media is all over the Lakers, calling them a bust, and they'll be out to silence the doubters this evening. Kobe lives for these situations, and I'm expecting a huge game from him. The Jazz are a soft 9-15 (9-14-1 ATS) outside Salt Lake City this season and a poor 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games versus a team with a winning mark at home. Pound LA.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +9.5
Bottom Line: Sac is playing winning basketball at home and I expect it to keep this one closer than the oddsmakers think. The Kings have been victorious, or lost by fewer than 10 points, in 14 of their last 18 at home.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Rockets +2.5
Bottom Line: Houston has been struggling but has an excellent opportunity to find the win column tonight against a New Orleans team it has defeated twice already this season. The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

4* Major NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Mavs +1.5
Bottom Line: This is a game Dallas wants badly as it has been embarrassed in each of the season's first two meetings with the Spurs. The Mavs have been playing well since the return of Nowitzki and should benefit from Tim Duncan sitting this one out. The Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 on the road.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Heat -9.5
Bottom Line: This is a big-time revenge spot for the Heat as they were handed a double-digit loss in Detroit last month. Look for them to return the favor here. Teams headed up by coach Lawrence Frank are a soft 13-29 ATS all-time as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points. They have lost these games by an average of 13.6 points.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Suns +6.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and the 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Phoenix.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic -4
Bottom Line: Not only will the Magic be hungry to avoid a season-sweep at the hands of Toronto, it catches the Raptors at a good time as they just had a tough OT game against the Heat last night. Orlando will be the fresher team. Plus, the Magic, who lost by 15 at Detroit last time out, are 18-8 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Pound Orlando!

5* Wiseguy NBA Bailout Game of the Month on Trailblazers -1
Bottom Line: The Pacers are playing well and are up against a Portland squad that has lost 6 straight and yet they are catching points? Oddsmakers clearly expect the Blazers to end their skid tonight, and I fully agree. The Trailblazers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Bet the Blazers!

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Jazz -7
Bottom Line: The Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. They have won 5 of their last 6 home games versus Washington with these wins coming by an average of 20.0 points.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Bobcats +4.5
Bottom Line: Charlotte will be the hungrier team tonight as it has lost each of the season's first three meetings with Atlanta. I like its chances of breaking through against the Hawks here as they have lost 6 straight on the road.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bucks -6.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. They are also 0-7 ATS this season when checking into a game with covers in 3 of their last 4 contests. They have lost these games by an average of 9.6 points. Bet the Bucks.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Trailblazers -5.5
Bottom Line: The Trail Blazers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings, and the Wizards are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Portland.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +7
Bottom Line: The Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and the underdog is 17-6 ATS in the last 23 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hawks -7
Bottom Line: The Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets +1.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 while the Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Also, the Nuggets are a terrific 47-31 ATS as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. Pound the Nuggets.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Celtics -1.5
Bottom Line: Boston will be out for some serious revenge this evening as it has lost its last 3 versus Detroit by double digits. Road favorites that are coming off a home loss and are out for revenge for a loss to an opponent are 110-63 ATS since 1996. Bet Boston.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Trailblazers -3.5
Bottom Line: The Trail Blazers are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning record, 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Kings -2
Bottom Line: The Bobcats are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a win, 15-36 ATS in their last 51 home games and 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games when playing without a day of rest.

4* Major NBA *BAILOUT* on Mavericks +5
Bottom Line: The Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The underdog is 21-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Warriors +12
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 15-0 ATS under coach Jackson in road games following 2 or more consecutive losses. They have lost by only 0.1 points on average in these games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +7.5
Bottom Line: Road teams that give up 103+ points per game that have trailed by 10+ points at the half in each of their last 2 games are 71-33 ATS since 1996. These teams have been underdogs of 8.2 points on average but have lost by only 4.4 points on average. Also, the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Lakers -2
Bottom Line: This is statement game for the Lakers, who will be looking to prove to themselves and the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Heat are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a win. Also, the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

5* Wiseguy TNT Game of the Month on T-Wolves +5
Bottom Line: Minnesota has either won or lost by 5 points or less in each of its last 9 home games. Plus, the underdog has covered the number in 5 of the last 6 meetings. Take the points as the T-Wolves continue their solid play at home.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Pistons +5.5
Bottom Line: I'll gladly fade the Knicks following their double-digit win and cover against the Hornets as they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win. This big market team is often overvalued following big wins and that remains the case here.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Heat -2
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major on Hawks -4
Bottom Line: The Nets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing without a day of rest. The home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

4* Major on Raptors +4.5
Bottom Line: The Raptors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games when playing without a day of rest. They are also 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic +2.5
Bottom Line: The Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win while the Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss. The Magic are also 39-15-2 ATS in their last 56 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Week on Rockets -1.5
Bottom Line: Off 3 straight defeats, the Rockets will be very focused and hungry tonight. Plus, they have the edge in terms of freshness as they have had 2 days of rest while the Clippers just played last night. The Rockets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning record and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on 2 days' rest.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Timberwolves +7
Bottom Line: Minnesota is 13-3 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons and has lost these games by only 0.9 points on average. Pound the T-Wolves.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hornets +7
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall with wins over the Spurs and Rockets during this stretch. The Knicks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. New Orleans is 34-18 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons, 30-16 ATS as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons and 27-12 ATS when looking for revenge for a same season loss to an opponent over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Year on Warriors -7
Bottom Line: This is a huge letdown spot for the Blazers following last night's big comeback win against the Heat. Portland is a poor 4-13 ATS in road games following a home win over the last 2 seasons. It has lost by an average of 9.5 points in these spots. The Trail Blazers are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings at Golden State. Pound the Warriors.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Timberwolves +2.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hawks -4.5
Bottom Line: The Jazz are a lousy 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Heat -3
Bottom Line: The road team is 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 meetings with an average winning margin of 8.8 points.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings -2
Bottom Line: The home team has covered the number in each of the last 7 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Mavs +10.5
Bottom Line: The Mavericks are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Week on Warriors -1.5
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on 3 or more days' rest and 7-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less this season.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Thunder -12.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning record.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Suns +9
Bottom Line: The Celtics are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference opponents.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Pacers +3.5
Bottom Line: Huge revenge game for Indiana which was knocked out of the playoffs by the Heat last season. The Pacers are an impressive 12-3 at home while Miami is just 7-6 on the road.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers -1.5
Bottom Line: Philly is 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 versus the Nets. The Nets are 14-27 ATS following a game in which they covered the spread over the last 2 seasons, including 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS victory.

5* Wiseguy NBA Bailout on Magic +6.5
Bottom Line: The Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Plus, the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Cavaliers +8.5
Bottom Line: Chicago is 1-9 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. Chicago is also 2-12 ATS as a home favorite this season.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Raptors +8
Bottom Line: The Raptors are 11-2 ATS under coach Casey in home games when looking for revenge against an opponent that defeated them by 10 points or more the last time they met. They have been getting their revenge in this situation, winning these games by an average of 8.2 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets -9
Bottom Line: The Jazz won in Phoenix last night but are 0-9 ATS lifetime under Coach Corbin in road games following a road win. The Nuggets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS defeat.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Magic +6.5
Bottom Line: The Knicks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bucks pk
Bottom Line: The Bucks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on 1 day of rest and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Bucks have won 2 of their last 3 against the Rockets and are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Trailblazers +9
Bottom Line: The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning record and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. The Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win. The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Memphis.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Wizards +6
Bottom Line: The Nets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. The Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings at Washington.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Timberwolves +8
Bottom Line: Minnesota is 12-3 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons. It has lost these games by only 1.2 points on average.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Knicks +1
Bottom Line: The Knicks are 12-3 at home this season and a phenomenal 20-8 ATS in home games under coach Mike Woodson. The home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Pound New York.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hornets +9.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings and 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Houston. The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nets +9.5
Bottom Line: Plays against home teams that check in off 2 straight wins by 10 points or more and are up against an opponent that was held to 85 points or less in its last game are 33-11 ATS the last 5 seasons. The home team is winning by an average of only 1.0 point in this situation. Bet the Nets.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Wizards +10.5
Bottom Line: The Wizards are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning record, 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games when playing without a day of rest and 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 road games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Non-Conference Game of the Year on 76ers +8.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers are 15-35-2 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a losing record. They are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference foes, 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games following a SU win, 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a game in which they covered the spread and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 10 points. Also, the road team has covered the number in 7 of the last 8 meetings.

4* Major on Nuggets pk
Bottom Line: The Nuggets have what it takes to end the Clippers' lengthy winning streak. Denver is 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS at home this season.

4* Major on Pistons -6.5
Bottom Line: The Kings are 1-12 on the road where they are getting outscored by an average of 11.1 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME TOTAL* on Suns/Thunder UNDER 207
Bottom Line: The Under is 4-0 in the Suns' last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss. The Under is 4-1 in the Thunder's last 5 games following a win of more than 10 points and 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bet the Under.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Pacers +2
Bottom Line: The Pacers have won 4 straight at home and are 9-3 in all home games on the season. I'll take them catching a deuce at home versus a Memphis squad that has dropped 4 of its last 6 on the road.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME TOTAL* on Jazz/Clippers UNDER 196
Bottom Line: We've seen at least 209 total points scored between these teams in each of the season's first two meetings so oddsmakers are clearly begging for the money to come in on the Over with this line. We won't oblige them. The Jazz are on an 18-7 Unders run when out for revenge for two straight losses to an opponent in which they allowed 100 points or more. We have seen just 194.7 total points scored on average in these contests.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Celtics +3.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss while the Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a win. Also, the underdog is 18-4 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Grizzlies -6.5
Bottom Line: Huge revenge spot for Memphis, which has lost each of the season's first two matchups with Denver. The Grizzlies are an impressive 30-13 ATS in home games when looking for revenge for a loss to an opponent over the last 3 seasons.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Magic -4
Bottom Line: The Magic have already lost twice to the Raptors this season but both of those were in Toronto. Expect them to have their revenge against a Toronto squad that is just 3-15 on the road.

4* Major on Kings +4
Bottom Line: The Knicks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games while the Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

4* Major on Jazz +3
Bottom Line: The Jazz have won 29 of their last 33 home games versus the Clippers.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets -2.5
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings at Dallas.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Celtics +8.5
Bottom Line: The underdog has covered the number in each of the past 7 meetings between these two. I fully expect this trend to continue tonight. Grab the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets -3.5
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing without a day of rest while the Lakers are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day.

4* Major on Timberwolves -5
Bottom Line: The Rockets are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games when playing without a day of rest.

4* Major on Bobcats +10
Bottom Line: The Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day. They are also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400.

4* Major on Thunder +3
Bottom Line: The Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games versus teams that have won more than 60% of their games on the season.

4* Major on Lakers -3.5
Bottom Line: The Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Celtics +3.5
Bottom Line: The Nets are 17-36-2 ATS in their last 55 home games. The Celtics are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 road meetings in the series.

4* Major on Suns +6.5
Bottom Line: The Suns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Clippers are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

4* Major on Hornets +3.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are 23-10 ATS in their last 33 games when looking to avenge a loss to an opponent that occurred in the same season.

4* Major on Rockets +1
Bottom Line: The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Houston.

4* Major on Utah Jazz +8.5
Bottom Line: The underdog is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these two.

4* Major on Hawks -3.5
Bottom Line: Look for a letdown from the Bulls following last night's big win over the Knicks. The Bulls are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU win.

4* Major on Wizards pk
Bottom Line: Huge revenge spot for Washington which was embarrassed in Detroit last night. The Pistons are 7-28 ATS in their last 35 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.

4* Major on Cavaliers +4
Bottom Line: I'll fade the Pacers on the road tonight as they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Plus, they are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games at Cleveland. The home team has covered the number in each of the last four meetings. Bet Cleveland.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT Primetime Punisher on T-Wolves +4
Bottom Line: The T-Wolves are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games against the Thunder and 6-2 ATS in 8 all-time home meetings versus OKC. They have played the Thunder very tough in Minnesota where 4 of the last 6 meetings have been decided by 4 points or fewer. Pound the Wolves.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Kings +3
Bottom Line: The Kings are showing value catching 3 points at home considering they have won 4 of the last 7 meetings in the series with 2 of the losses coming by just 3 points. Sac won the season's first meeting by 2 points at home, and it will have a strong opportunity to beat the Warriors again tonight.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +7.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers have won 7 of the last 9 meetings in the series and neither of the losses during this stretch came by more than 6 points. Pound Philly as it is showing excellent value catching this many points.

4* Major on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: New Orleans is a strong 26-14 ATS as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons, only losing by an average of 5.2 points in these contests.

4* Major on Timberwolves +9
Bottom Line: Minnesota is a lethal 13-4 ATS versus good offensive teams that average 99.0 points or more per game over the last 2 seasons. It has lost to these teams on average but only by .9 points.

4* NBA Major on Thunder -4.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder continue to excel against winning teams, holding an 8-1 ATS record against teams with a winning record this season.

6* *High Roller* Plays as part of a superb situation that has hit well struggling NBA teams rolling in similar situations (38-14)!

4* Major on Minnesota -5
Bottom Line: Dallas plays poorly after playing much worst than expected. After losing as a favorite of 7 or more points, the Mavs are just 17-33 ATS since 1996. They've also struggled on the road, going 4-8 so far and averaging a deficit of about eight points per game compared to their performance at home.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Month on Chicago -5
Bottom Line: Tough situation for the Nets coming of an overtime with very little rest. The Bulls are excellent at home and should be able to wear down Brooklyn rather quickly.

4* Major on Cavs +3
Bottom Line: The Bucks are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a SU win and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win.

4* Major on Lakers -5.5
Bottom Line: The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings, and the Lakers are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings at Washington.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic +5.5
Bottom Line: The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Orlando.

4* Major on Lakers +6.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers have the talent to stick right with a New York team that is far too reliant on the 3-point shot. D'Antoni knows that better than anyone, and I expect him to have his players chase the Knicks off the 3-point line. This is a statement game of the Lakers. They need to prove to the league, but most importantly themselves, that they are legit. I believe they are. They played the Thunder to a 6-point game on the road last week and can keep this one close as well. They have won 9 of the last 10 meetings in the series. Take the Lakers.

5* Wiseguy NBA "Total" Blowout on Bobcats/Hawks OVER 194
Bottom Line: Plays Over on road teams when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (CHARLOTTE) - after failing to cover the spread in 2 of their last 3 game and playing on back-to-back days - are 123-72 the last 5 seasons. We've seen an average total of 194.6 points in this situation and teams have combined to score an average of 198.8 points. Also, the over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hornets +14
Bottom Line: New Orleans is 21-10 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent - over the last 2 seasons. It has only lost by an average of 4.0 points in these games.

4* Major on Bobcats +8.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are a poor 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Clippers are being overvalued in this spot.

4* Major on Pacers -8
Bottom Line: The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing with a day of rest and 19-40-4 ATS in their last 63 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes the previous day.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bulls +3.5
Bottom Line: The Bulls are 16-5 ATS lifetime under coach Tom Thibodeau in home games when revenging a same season loss to an opponent. They have won these games by an average of 8.8 points.

4* Major on Rockets +5.5
Bottom Line: Houston is on an 8-0 ATS run at home when listed as an underdog of 6.0 points or less.