4* Major on Nets +7.5
Bottom Line: This game is all about revenge for the Nets, who have lost each of the season's first 3 meetings in the series. The Nets were crushed by 36 in the season's first meeting but played the Hawks to 7 and 5-point games in the next 2. Having lost 4 in a row and coming off an embarrassing loss to Washington, New Jersey should be very hungry here. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 points while the Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA Underdog Game of the Year on Raptors +5.5
Bottom Line: The books want the money coming in on NY, who enters riding a 5-game win streak and defeated the Raptors by 19 on March 20, but we won't oblige them. That embarrassing loss, and blowing a 12-point lead in their last game against the Bulls, will have them extremely motivated here. Toronto has lost 3 in a row but is 14-4 ATS this season after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Raptors have actually won by an average of 0.4 points in these contests. Also, the Knicks are a lousy 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a road favorite. The Raptors are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. Pound Toronto.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Wizards +6.5
Bottom Line: The Pacers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5 points. The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. The Pacers have lost their last 4 on the road and could get stung again here versus a Washington squad with home wins over the Thunder and Lakers. Take the points.

5* NBA Blowout Game of the Month on Spurs -9.5
Bottom Line: Having had 3 full days of rest and hungry to bounce back from a loss to Dallas and to avenge a pair of loss to Minnesota, look for the Spurs to roll tonight. The Spurs haven't lost consecutive games since January. They are 5-0 following their last 5 defeats, winning those games by an average of 16.6 points. The Spurs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Also, the Timberwolves are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. Pound the Spurs.

5* Wiseguy NBA Non-Conference Game of the Week on Pacers -3.5
Bottom Line: I'll grab the Pacers laying a small number in this bounce back spot considering the dominance the home team has displayed in this series. The home team has won each of the last 4 by at least 7 points with Indiana winning its 2 home games during this span by 27 and 13.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets -4
Bottom Line: The Nuggets will be out for some serious revenge here after they were defeated by 10 and 18 points respectively by Dallas last month. Keep in mind that Denver's best player (in my opinion), Gallinari, didn't play in either of those games. With Gallinari back and playing well, Denver should be able to taste some sweet revenge here. Coach Karl is 105-81 ATS when out for revenge for a same season as the coach of Denver. He's also 41-17 ATS when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) in the 2nd half of the season with the Nuggets. Look for Denver to hand Dallas its 8th straight road loss tonight.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Cavaliers +2.5
Bottom Line: Playing against all teams when the line is +3 to -3 (ATLANTA) - an average defensive team (43.5-45.5%) against a poor defensive team (45.5-47.5%), after 3 straight games of allowing opponents to shoot 47% or better - has produced a 32-9 ATS record since 1996. Teams fitting into this situation have lost by an average of 4.0 points. In addition, the Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of 4.5 points or less. Take the Cavs.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Pacers -4.5
Bottom Line: Expect the Pacers, who lost by 5 in New York last night, to return the favor here. The
Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or less. The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. They are also 13-5 at home where they have won by an average of 7.7 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on T-Wolves +8
Bottom Line: The T-Wolves will be the more motivated team tonight as they look to snap a 17-game losing streak in the series. They have played the Lakers to 5 and 3-point games in 2 of the season's 3 meetings. Plus, the Lakers could be dealing with some chemistry issues after moving Derek Fisher, Luke Walton and Jason Kapono. The Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 points while the Lakers 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Clippers -7
Bottom Line: The Suns have been playing well but have only played one road games since Feb. 19. They have lost each of their last four road contests by an average of 11.5 points. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. Bet the Clippers.

4* Major Monster Matchup (ESPN) on Bulls -2.5
Bottom Line: The Bulls will be lacking no motivation as they look to end a 5-game skid versus Miami. Plus, they get this game at home where they are 17-3, and they get a fatigued Miami squad that just played an overtime game last night. The Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning record. Also, the Bulls are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite of 4.5 points or less.

5* Wiseguy NBA Underdog Game of the Week on Hornets +5
Bottom Line: The Hornets catch the Lakers at the right time as LA used a ton of energy in last night's double-OT win. The Lakers have struggled on the road all season. They are even on a 0-5 ATS slide in road games when matched up against teams with losing marks at home. The Hornets have covered the number in 10 of their last 13 when catching points. Pound New Orleans.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Nuggets -5
Bottom Line: The Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. The favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings and the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Denver has won 4 straight at home against Atlanta with those wins coming by 9.5 points on average. Lay the number.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on T-Wolves +4
Bottom Line: The Timberwolves are still a quality team without Rubio. They are more talented than Phoenix top-to-bottom and will prove it here tonight. The Suns defeated the Wolves by 9 points earlier this month, but Minnesota shot just 39.5% from the field in that game. The poor shooting can be attributed to tired legs as that was Minnesota 3rd game in as many days. It is fresher heading into this one and will shoot the ball a lot better. The Wolves are an impressive 17-7 ATS when catching points this season. It is winning by an average score of 99.2 to 98.6 in these games. Look for the Wolves to notch an outright win.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hawks +1
Bottom Line: I like this experienced Atlanta squad to bounce back from consecutive defeats against the young Kings tonight. Sacramento is coming off a big double-digit win over the reigning NBA champs but is only 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games following a win of more than 10 points. Atlanta has won 7 in a row against the Kings with those wins coming by an average of 8.6 points. Also, the Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Bet Atlanta in this bounce back spot against a team it has had a great deal of success against.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pacers +9.5
Bottom Line: We may not get the Pacers in a better spot all season. They have had 3 days to get fresh following consecutive defeats, and we can expect maximum effort after losing the season's first two meetings with Miami badly. The Pacers have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games when taking the floor with 3 days' rest or more. The Pacers desperately want to show that they can play with anyone in the East. I think they take a step toward proving that by taking the Heat down to the wire.

4* Major on Clippers +5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. They lost to the Spurs by just 3 points in OT on Feb. 18, and I like them to keep this one within the number in this revenge spot.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Year on Lakers -113
Bottom Line: After blowing a 12-point lead against Detroit Tuesday and a 21-point lead against Washington Wednesday, the Lakers will be out for blood against a team they have defeated 17 straight times. Playing on road teams when the line is +3 to -3 (LA LAKERS) off 2 or more consecutive road losses, well rested team playing 6 or less games in 14 days, has produced a 12-1 ATS record the last 3 seasons. Also, the Lakers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

4* Major on Bobcats +3
Bottom Line: The Bobcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. the NBA Atlantic and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite and 4-21-1 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT Game of the Month on Suns +3.5
Bottom Line: I fully expect the Suns to end their 8-game losing streak to the Mavs tonight. Dallas has dropped its last 4 on the road while Phoenix has won 5 of its last 6 at home and that lone home defeat only came by 2 points. The Mavs are not the same team that won the title last season and yet they are continuing to get that type of respect from odds makers. The Mavericks are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite period. The Suns have covered the number in 5 of their last 6 at home and 7 of their last 10 as an underdog of fewer than 5 points.

4* Major on Bucks +8
Bottom Line: Odds makers are begging for action on the Bulls with this line considering Chicago has won the last 2 in this series by 23 and 19. We won't bite. This is Milwaukee's last chance at the Bulls and they enter very confident following a big win over Philly. Expect the Bucks to keep this one closer than the odds makers think.

4* Major on Bobcats +7
Bottom Line: The Jazz, who are just 4-13 on the highway, are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5 points.

4* Major on Wizards +8
Bottom Line: The Lakers, who are just 6-13 on the road, are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers -6.5
Bottom Line: Boston is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 on the highway. It's also just 1-10 ATS in its last 11 away games when matched up against a team that has won more than 60% of its home games.

4* Major on Rockets +4.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or less. The underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings, and the Rockets are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings at Boston.

5* Wiseguy NBA Non-Conference Game of the Year on Pistons +6
Bottom Line: A Lakers squad that is just 6-12 on the road this season enters this matchup overvalued following a big win over Miami. L.A. hasn't won by more than 5 points on the road all season and is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 in the road chalk. The Pistons are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games and 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. Pound the Pistons.

4* Major NBA Play of the Day on Cavs +2.5
Bottom Line: With as poorly as Utah has played on the road (3-13), I won't hesitate to grab the Cavs in the home dog role. They are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or less and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 4.5 or fewer points.

4* Major NBA Bailout (ESPN) on Nuggets +6.5
Bottom Line: Denver's dominance on the boards last game is a good sign considering it is 8-0 ATS in road games after a game in which it outrebounded an opponent by 15 or more over the last 3 seasons. It hasn't just won in this situation, it's won by an average of 10.6 points. Also, Denver is 14-5 ATS in road games this season and 23-9 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons. Take the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Mavs -7.5
Bottom Line: This is a letdown spot for Utah following a big win over Miami last night. It's a bounce back spot for Dallas, who is out to snap a 4-game skid. The Mavs are 6-0 SU and ATS in the last 6 meetings in this series with those 6 wins coming by an average of 12.0 points. The Mavericks are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5 points. The favorite is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings, and the home team is 24-8-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Week on Cavaliers +10
Bottom Line: Even if an illness keeps Kyrie Irving out, this is a lot of points for the Bulls to be laying on the road. The Bulls handed Cleveland the most lopsided home loss in franchise history six weeks ago, which assures us the Cavs will leave it all on the floor here. The Cavaliers have been a real nice home dog, covering the spread in 7 of their last 9 in the role. We'll pound Cleveland.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Trail Blazers +4.5
Bottom Line: Playing on home underdogs in non-conference games that are extremely well rested playing 3 or less games in 10 days has produced a perfect 9-0 ATS mark the last 3 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 3.7 points on average but have won by an average of 1.7. Also, fading Miami when it enters a contest off 3 of more consecutive home wins has produced a perfect 9-0 ATS run. The Heat are losing by an average of 9.1 points in this spot.

4* Major NBA on TNT SUREFIRE on Magic +1.5
Bottom Line: The Magic will be out for revenge at home tonight as they look to atone for an 8-point loss in Oklahoma City on Christmas. The home team has had the big edge in this series, covering the spread in each of the last 5 matchups. The Magic have won 7 in a row at home against the Thunder/Sonics by an average of 15.0 points.

4* Major on Nuggets -3
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 16-4 ATS in their last 20 home games against the Trail Blazers. Denver has won 6 straight at home in the series by 15.0 points on average.

4* Major on Jazz -2.5
Bottom Line: The Jazz are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Rockets are just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or less.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Warriors +7
Bottom Line: The Warriors are being undervalued here because of last night's embarrassing loss to Indiana. They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. Also, the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Expect Golden State to take Atlanta right down to the wire.

5* Wiseguy NBA *Underdog Shocker* on Pistons +4
Bottom Line: After getting clobbered by the 76ers in the season's first two meetings in Philly, look for the Pistons to take the floor with focus and hunger tonight. The 76ers have lost 5 in a row by an average of 8.6 points. Considering they're recent struggles, I don't believe they are worth of laying this many points on the road. The 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or less. The Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of 4.5 points or less. We'll take the points for insurance but I like Detroit to win this one outright.

4* Major on Hornets +14
Bottom Line: The Hornets have covered the spread in 6 straight games and yet they continue to be undervalued by odds makers. An embarrassing 23-point loss to Chicago on Feb. 8 has fueled the Hornets' solid play of late and they will be out for revenge tonight. Prior to that loss, Chicago hadn't won by more than 11 points in 4 straight meetings in this series. We'll take the Hornets and the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Week on Heat -9.5
Bottom Line: Miami is 14-2 at home and those 14 wins have come by an average of 15.5 points. These wins haven't just come against cupcakes either. The Heat have double-digit wins at home over the Pacers, Spurs, Lakers, 76ers, Magic and Knicks. The Knicks are an improved team with Lin at the point, but they have benefited from a soft schedule. Lin is yet to face a defensive team like the Heat, and I expect him to struggle. Miami has rattled off 7 straight wins by an average of 16.9 points, and it will be out to prove to everyone that the Knicks have been overhyped.

4* Major on Bucks +11.5
Bottom Line: The Bucks played the Bulls to a 7-point game in Chicago last month and I like them to keep this one closer than the odds makers think as well. The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 11.0 points or more while the Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 11.0 points or more.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hawks +7.5
Bottom Line: The Hawks are dealing with some injuries and have lost back-to-back games but shouldn't be catching this many points. Atlanta's last two losses came in Portland (arguably the toughest place to play in the West) and at Chicago (arguably the best team in the East). It will be excited to go to battle against a Knicks team that plays no defense. NY is 1-10 ATS in home games off a home loss over the last 2 seasons, losing by an average score of 108.5 to 99.5 in this situation. Bet the Hawks.

4* Major on Bobcats +6
Bottom Line: The Pacers, who are 1-9 ATS in their last 10, shouldn't be getting this much respect on the road, especially against a team that will be out for blood following embarrassing losses in Indiana in the season's first two meetings. The Pacers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Trail Blazers -4
Bottom Line: Odds makers expect San Antonio's 11-game win streak to come to an end tonight, and so do I. The Spurs have lost their last 6 in Portland and those losses have come by 8.2 points per game. With this in mind, the Blazers are showing good value as just a 4-point fave. Bet bet Blazers.

5* NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Wizards +6
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from the Suns following last night's satisfying revenge win against the Lakers. The Wizards have 2 days' rest on their side and will be hungry to end a 9-game skid in the series. Phoenix has constantly been overvalued against weak competition and this remains the case this evening. The Suns are 0-9 ATS in home games when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%) over the last 2 seasons. It is barely winning these games by an average score of 108.0 to 107.9.

4* Major on Rockets -3
Bottom Line: The Rockets have lost their first two meetings with the Grizzlies but both of those were in Memphis. Expect the Rockets to have their revenge at home where they are 12-4 SU and 11-5 ATS. Houston has won 10 in a row at home against the Grizzlies with those 10 wins coming by an average of 12.2 points.

4* Major on Hornets +11.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder have won the first 2 meetings of the season by 10 points each, and I don't see them winning by more than that here. New Orleans have the benefit of 2 days' rest while Oklahoma City played an overtime game Sunday. The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on 2 days' rest, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog and 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater.

4* Major on Suns +3
Bottom Line: The Lakers have defeated the Suns twice this season but both wins have come in LA. The Lakers haven't shown they can be trusted on the road where they are 5-10 SU and 4-11 ATS this season. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games when laying points. Take Phoenix in this double revenge spot.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on 76ers +1
Bottom Line: Look for Philly to bounce back strong here against a team it has defeated 3 straight times by an average of 17.7 points. Under coach Collins, the 76ers are 10-0 ATS after a playing a game in which 165 total points or less were scored. The Sixers have won by an average score of 100.6 to 85.6 in this situation. Also, Minnesota is only 1-8 ATS in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games this season. Take Philly.

4* Major on Celtics -5.5
Bottom Line: This game is all about revenge for Boston which lost SU and ATS at Detroit Wednesday. It bodes well for us that Boston followed that loss up with another SU and ATS loss to Chicago because the Celtics are 19-8 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons. They are winning by an average of 9.6 points in this situation. Also, the Celtics are 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Warriors +5.5
Bottom Line: I won't hesitate to back the Warriors catching 5.5 points even after last night's double-digit loss in Oklahoma City. Consider that Golden State is 28-9 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons, winning by an average score of 108.2 to 107.4 in these games. In addition, the Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. The Grizzlies are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. Take Golden State.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Suns +8.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers are one of the most frequently overvalued teams because of their huge public following. They have especially been overvalued at home on Friday nights as odds makers look to take advantage of the public's love affair with this team. As a result, LA is just 5-18 ATS in home games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons. We'll take the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* (ESPN) on 76ers -3
Bottom Line: I'm confident Dallas' absences will be too much to overcome this evening. The Mavs are expected to be without Delonte West, Rodrique Beaubois and Jason Terry, which really only leaves the aging Jason Kidd to deal with Philly's deep backcourt. Also, playing on home favorites (PHILADELPHIA) off a road loss by 10 points or more, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 75%), has produced a 41-16 ATS record the last 5 seasons. Teams in this situation have won by an average of 8.3 points. Take the 76ers.

4* Major on Bobcats +7
Bottom Line: The last 2 times the Raptors have been favored by 5.5 points or more they lost straight up to New Jersey and Sacramento. Charlotte is bad, but the Raptors have not proven they can be trusted laying this many points. The Raptors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5 points. Also, the Bobcats are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Toronto.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bulls -8
Bottom Line: I really like the Bulls in this spot. Playing against road teams (BOSTON) off a double-digit loss in a game in which they were favored by 6 points or more, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team, has produced a 24-5 ATS record since 1996. Teams fitting the parameters of this system have lost by an average of 10.7 points. Also, this system is a spotless 4-0 ATS the last 5 seasons. Losing at Boston Sunday can't be sitting well with the team with the best record in the East. Even if Rose can't go, I like Chicago in this revenge spot. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5 points. The Celtics are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games playing on 0 days rest and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Lay the points.

4* Major on Nuggets +7
Bottom Line: The Nuggets have some momentum on their side following back-to-back wins and will be hungry to pay the Mavs back for last week's loss. Denver 21-6 ATS in its last 27 road games and 21-5 ATS in its last 26 games as an underdog. Also, the underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Take the points.

4* Major on Rockets +4
Bottom Line: Expect the third time to be the charm for the Rockets, who have lost their first two with OKC this season. Houston is 10-3 at home this season and has only lost to the Sonics/Thunder by more than 4 points once in the last 14 home meetings in this series. The home team has certainly been the play considering it is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *UNDERDOG SHOCKER* Game of the Month on Kings +6.5
Bottom Line: The Knicks are due for a major letdown following last night's buzzer-beating win in Toronto. The Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games, 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games at Madison Square Garden. Also, the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Take the points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pacers +3
Bottom Line: This is an extremely difficult spot for the Heat, who will be playing their 3rd game in 3 days. The Pacers will have the benefit of 2 days' rest and are guaranteed to leave it all on the floor as they face a 4-game losing streak. The Pacers have won 7 of 10 at home on the season and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The underdog is an incredible 22-8-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings. We'll pound the Pacers.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Hornets +4
Bottom Line: The New Orleans Hornets, who have lost 8 in a row, want a win in the worst possible way. Fortunately, they find themselves in an ideal spot tonight. The Hornets have had 2 full days to prepare while the Jazz just played Sunday. The prep time is key considering New Orleans is 43-25 ATS in its last 68 home games when playing on 2 days' rest. It's winning by an average score of 99.4 to 94.6 in this situation. The Hornets will be lacking no confidence in this one either since they played the Jazz to a 4-point game in Utah last month and since the Jazz are just 3-7 on the road this season. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these two, and I expect this trend to continue.

4* Major on Magic +5
Bottom Line: The Timberwolves have been consistently good on the road this season and have covered the number in 8 of their 11 road contests as a result. They are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points while the Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5 points.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Wizards +6
Bottom Line: Detroit is getting too much respect here. It has been favored just 3 times all season, and it lost straight up in the 2 games it was favored by 5 points or more. The Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Take the points.

4* Major on Celtics +3
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back loss, the Celtics will be hungry for a win this afternoon, especially against a Bulls team they lost to last month. The Celtics have won 10 of their last 13 at home against the Bulls, and they are a terrific 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a home underdog of 4.5 points or less.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on T-Wolves -6
Bottom Line: The Knicks are riding as high as they have all season having rattled off 4 straight wins despite injuries to Melo and Stoudermire. Lin-sanity is getting out of control and I expect the T-Wolves to hand the Knickerbockers a reality check this evening. The T-Wolves are the more talented team and will be lacking no motivation following consecutive defeats. They've won 2 straight, 6 of their last 7 and 11 of their last 14 at home against the Knicks. Their 2 most recent home wins in the series have come by 21 and 9 points. Lay the number.

4* Major on Bobcats +10.5
Bottom Line: This is a great situational spot for Charlotte against an LA club that will be playing its 7th game in 11 days. Playing on home underdogs of 10 or more points (CHARLOTTE) - after a game in which they failed to cover the spread, well rested team playing 4 or less games in 10 days, has produced a 27-7 ATS record since 1996. Teams in this situation are only losing by an average of 4.9 points. This system is 7-1 ATS the last 5 seasons. Take the points.

4* Major NBA Bailout (ESPN) on Jazz +1.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder are incredible fatigued. We saw it down the stretch last night when they blew a lead and lost to Sacramento. This will be their 7th game in 10 days this month. Utah, meanwhile, has had 2 fulls days to prepare for this one. The Jazz are 13-6-2 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days' rest, 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 4.5 points or less.

4* Major on Mavericks ML
Bottom Line: This game is all about revenge for the Mavs, who have dropped the first two meetings with Minnesota this season. Considering the road team is 21-5 ATS in the last 26 meetings, I won't hesitate to back Dallas here. Plus, the Timberwolves are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Line Mistake Game of the Month on Pacers +1.5
Bottom Line: I really believe the odds makers have the wrong team favored here. The Pacers have 4 more wins on the season and haven't lost back-to-back games all year. The Grizzlies have lost 7 of their last 10 and aren't the same team without Zach Randolf, who is their best player. Plus, the Pacers have been really good on the road where they have wins over the Celtics, Lakers, Bulls, Magic and Mavs. The Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. The Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. Pound the Pacers.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Kings +7
Bottom Line: The Kings have been way undervalued of late and have covered the number in 6 straight as a result. They continue to be undervalued here against a fatigued Oklahoma City squad playing its 6th game already this month. The Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog, and we'll grab them in the home dog role tonight.

4* Major on Suns -3.5
Bottom Line: The Suns have won 4 in a row at home against the Rockets by an average of 6.5 points. Plus, Houston is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 at Phoenix. The Suns are playing well and they'll be lacking no motivation after losing by 18 in Houston Friday. Also, the Suns have the big edge at point guard with Kyle Lowry expected to miss with an elbow injury.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Lakers +3.5
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back losses, I expect LA to show up in a big way tonight. Boston has won 9 of 10 but none of those wins have come against elite teams. The Lakers have won three straight and five of six in Boston during the regular season. Boston is just 9-30 ATS after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Take the Lakers.

4* Major on Mavs +1.5
Bottom Line: Denver has caught a hard case of the injury bug, which opens the door for the Mavs tonight. The loss of Danilo Gallinari especially hurts. He posed the biggest matchup problems for the opposition. The Mavs were embarrassed by the Nuggets in their second game of the season so they'll take great joy in returning the favor here. The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Revenge Game of the Month on Hawks -3
Bottom Line: Off 3 consecutive losses, at home no less, the Hawks will be out for some serious revenge tonight. It is also to their benefit that the Pacers just played last night. Indy is just 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games when playing on 0 days' rest. The Hawks have won 8 in a row at home against the Pacers and each of those 8 wins have come by at least 4 points.

4* Major on Cavs +7
Bottom Line: Chauncey Billups' injury deals the Clippers a considerable blow. LA wasn't overly deep to begin with and it will really miss its most clutch performer. The Clippers are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Warriors +2.5
Bottom Line: This is a tough spot for the Thunder, who used a lot of energy in last night's overtime win in Portland. The Warriors haven't played since Saturday and they'll be hungry to avenge last month's home loss to the Thunder. The Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing without a day of rest and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Take Golden State.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bucks -7
Bottom Line: This is a really good spot for the Bucks, who haven't played since Saturday. They'll be a lot fresher than the Suns, who just played in Atlanta last night. Milwaukee is 7-3 at home where it has an 11-point win over the Lakers and an 8-point win over the Heat. The fact the Bucks are coming off consecutive losses actually works in our favor. That's because Milwaukee is 29-12 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses under coach Scott Skiles. Lay the number.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Thunder -1.5
Bottom Line: Portland has been nearly unstoppable at home, but Oklahoma City has the horses to get the job done tonight. The fact the Blazers upset the Thunder in OKC in the season's first meeting bodes well for us considering the Thunder are 16-3 ATS in road games when out for revenge for a loss to an opponent over the last 2 seasons. We'll take the Thunder in this revenge spot.

5* Wiseguy NBA Southwest Division Game of the Year on Grizzlies -1.5
Bottom Line: The Spurs have struggled away from home where they have fallen in 8 of 11 this season. They have also lost 5 of their last 6 in Memphis. San Antonio has won the first 2 meetings in the 2011-12 season but that actually bodes well for us considering Memphis is 19-8 ATS when playing with double revenge over the last 2 seasons. The Spurs are just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games and 2-10-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in this series. It is also worth noting that San Antonio is now the slight favorite at some books. This encourages me to note that the Spurs are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Bet Memphis.

4* Major on Hawks -7
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back losses at home and also looking to snap a 3-game slide against Phoenix, there's no doubt in my mind the Hawks will be ready to play tonight. The Suns are a lousy 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points and a poor 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Jazz -2
Bottom Line: Expect a ferocious effort from the Jazz tonight as they look to bounce back from consecutive defeats and to avenge a pair of losses to the Lakers. It has been a strong play of late to fade the Lakers in the road underdog role, and we won't hesitate to do so here as they are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games when catching points away from home. It should also be noted that the favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. We'll lay the deuce with the Jazz in this incredibly motivated spot.

4* Major on Spurs -3
Bottom Line: The Thunder won the first meeting in the season series at home, but I expect the Spurs to return the favor on their home floor this evening. San Antonio went 36-5 at home last season and it has picked up where it left off with a 12-1 home mark early on this year. The Spurs have won 3 in a row at home in the series by an average of 13.0 points. The Thunder were pushed to the limit by Memphis last night while the Spurs were resting. That also plays in our favor.

4* Major on Grizzlies +8.5
Bottom Line: The fact Memphis dropped the first 2 meetings in the season series works in our favor considering it is 18-8 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. an opponent - over the last 2 seasons. It's winning by an average score of 100.7 to 97.0 in this spot.

5* Wiseguy NBA Central Division Game of the Year on Pistons +4.5
Bottom Line: Hungry to end a 7-game skid and even more motivated by losing the season's first 2 meetings with Milwaukee, I expect the Pistons to put forth an impressive effort tonight. This is a bad sandwich game for the Bucks, who are coming off a big win over Miami and will be looking ahead to a date with Chicago tomorrow. The Bucks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 4.5 points or less and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 4.5 or fewer points. The Pistons are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a home underdog and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or less. Pound the Pistons.

4* Major on Raptors -4
Bottom Line: The Wizards are 23-49 ATS in their last 72 games as an underdog, 16-36 ATS in their last 52 road games, 15-36 ATS in their last 51 games as a road underdog and 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or less. Off consecutive blowout defeats and looking to pay the Wizards back for a double-digit loss last month, we'll ride the Raptors at home in this incredible motivated spot.

4* Major on Warriors -5
Bottom Line: Considering Utah has a 1-point win at Golden State earlier this season, the books clearly want the money coming in on Utah judging by the line. Utah has lost 4 of 6 on the road this season and those 4 losses have come by at least 15 points. Plus, Stephen Curry did not play in the season's first meeting. Lay the points with the Warriors.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT Game of the Month on Nuggets +1.5
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back losses, and with one of those defeats to the Clippers, Denver will be out for cold hard revenge this evening. The Nuggets are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 road games, 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog and 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a road underdog. Also, the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in this series. Take Denver.

4* Major on Kings +3.5
Bottom Line: Portland hasn't shown it can be trusted on the road period, let alone laying points. The Trail Blazers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 road games and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 4.5 points or less.

4* Major NBA "Total" Bailout on Bobcats/Blazers OVER 183
Bottom Line: Plays Over on road teams when the total is between 180 and 189.5 points (CHARLOTTE) - after 4 or more consecutive losses and playing 6 or more games in 10 days are 31-6 the last 5 seasons. We've seen an average total of 185.3 in this situation but we've seen an average total score of 196.4 points. Take the Over.

4* Major on Heat -6.5
Bottom Line: Expect the Heat to get revenge for their Jan. 22 home loss to Milwaukee. Plays on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points that are out for revenge against a team that is coming off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival are 47-20 ATS since 1996. Teams in this situation are winning by an average of 8.7 points. You might also like to know that this system has produced a 7-1 ATS record the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* (ESPN) on Thunder +1.5
Bottom Line: The Thunder were not at all happy about the way they played Monday, calling it their worst performance of the season. As if that isn't enough motivation, the Thunder will draw more incentive from a 100-87 loss at Dallas on Jan. 2. OKC is 8-0 ATS in road games when out to avenge a road loss to an opponent since the beginning of last season. It has won these games by an average of 5.4 points.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Bobcats +13
Bottom Line: The Lakers, who have a huge public following, are annually one of the most overvalued teams in the NBA. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 14-37 ATS in their last 51 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. The Bobcats are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. The underdog is 12-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in this series. Also, the Bobcats are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 matchups with the Lakers at Staples Center.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Grizzlies +1
Bottom Line: I fully expect Memphis to bring its 4-game skid to an end tonight at home, where it is 34-16-1 ATS in its last 51 games and 15-4 ATS in its last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Take Memphis.

4* Major on Nets +9.5
Bottom Line: The road team has dominated this series to the tune of 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings, and I expect this trend to continue. The Nets have really been undervalued following any loss and are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a defeat as a result. It's been the opposite for the Pacers, who are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a victory.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Timberwolves +7
Bottom Line: The T-Wolves are a more talented team than the Rockets now that Michael Beasley is back in the lineup, and they'll be very hungry tonight after a poor performance against Houston a week ago. The Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points. Also, the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

4* Major on Hornets +13
Bottom Line: The Hornets catch Miami at a good time as it is coming off an emotionally and physically draining win over the Bulls. Plus, the Hornets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater while the Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater.

4* Major on Magic +7
Bottom Line: After getting embarrassed in their last 2 games, I like the Magic to show up and give the 76ers a game tonight. The Magic are 26-10-1 ATS in their last 37 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points and 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Bulls +4.5
Bottom Line: I won't hesitate to side with Chicago here considering underdogs that has won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, a top-level team (>= 75%) playing a good team (60% to 75%), are 95-48 ATS since 1996. These teams have been underdogs of 3.8 points on average but have lost by just 1.4 points on average. The Bulls, who are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or less, have had this one circled ever since getting knocked out of the playoffs by Miami last season. That series loss will be the motivation behind a strong effort this afternoon. Take the points.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Suns +4
Bottom Line: The value lies with Phoenix considering plays on underdogs - cold team failing to cover the spread in 8 or more of their last 10 and tired team playing 8 or more games in 14 days - have produced a 44-13 ATS record the last 5 seasons. Teams in this situation have only lost by an average of 1.3 points. It's already been a long road trip for Memphis, which has lost 2 in a row, and the Suns will relish the opportunity to bounce back from last night's embarrassing loss.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Knicks +7
Bottom Line: We played on the Knicks +11.5 for a cover last night and we'll stick with them here as they continue to be undervalued in the absence of Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks are an awesome 27-10 ATS as a road underdog dating back to the beginning of last season. They are also 15-0 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 4 days under coach D'Antoni. Pound the Knicks.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Warriors +4.5
Bottom Line: Golden State has given the Thunder problems because of its athleticism and ability to knock down the three-point shot. Golden State has won its last 2 at home against OKC, and it's last 2 losses in the series have come by just 5 points and 1 point. The Thunder are 0-4 ATS in those 4 meetings. Plus, the Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Take the Warriors.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* (ESPN) on Knicks +11.5
Bottom Line: No Carmelo Anthony for the Knicks tonight, but I like them to be really focused and hungry against arguably the best team in the NBA. The Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing record. This shows you how overvalued Miami has been against lesser opponents. The fact New York has played consecutive games on the road and the fact this will be its 3rd road game in 4 days bodes extremely well for us. The Knicks are 9-0 ATS in road games after playing 2 consecutive road games since the start of last season and 14-0 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 4 days since the start of the 2008-09 season. Take the Knicks.

5* Wiseguy NBA Bailout Game of the Month on Clippers -3.5
Bottom Line: I like the Clipps at home, where they are 8-2, laying a small number against a Memphis squad that has been inconsistent on the road. The Grizzlies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog, 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600. The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 4.5 points or less and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. Lay the points.