20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +5 -110

The Blazers are worth a look at +5 against the Rockets in Tuesday's MLB action. While the Blazers come in off a loss at Boston, I couldn't have been more impressed with how this team rallied from being 20+ points down to take the lead. If Portland would have had this same roster to start the year they wouldn't even be sweating to make the playoffs right now. Houston is hit or miss and I believe a bit overvalued coming off a win against the Bucks to go to 2-0 in the restart. Play the Blazers +5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies +3½ -105

I'll take the 3.5-points with Memphis in this one. I actually would have the Grizzlies favored. I just think the Pelicans are overvalued as long as Zion Williamson is on a minutes restriction. They blew a big lead in their first game back against the Jazz and then lost by 23 to the Clippers two days later. I get Memphis has also started out 0-2 in the bubble, but one was an OT loss to the Blazers and the other a 2-point setback to the Spurs. Play Memphis +3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs +3 -105

The Spurs are definitely worth a look as a small dog against the Grizzlies in Sunday's NBA action. San Antonio not only covered, but won outright 129-120 as a similarly priced 3.5-point dog against the Kings on Friday. Memphis on the other hand lost 135-140 in OT against the Blazers. I think we could see the Grizzlies have a tough time showing up with the energy needed to win this game. I really like the Spurs to win outright, but I'll gladly take the points for some added insurance. Play San Antonio +3! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Thunder under 212 -110

I'm expecting a very low-scoring game here between the Jazz and Thunder. These are two of the better defensive teams in the league and while we have yet to see OKC in the new bubble, Utah just played a game on Thursday against a fast-paced and high-powered Pelicans offense that ended up with a total of just 210. This is also a big game for both teams as Utah is 4th in the west, just 2 games back of the Clippers for the No. 2 seed. They are also just 1.5-games ahead of OKC, who is currently the No. 6 seed. Play the UNDER 212! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets +7 -108

This is just too good a price to pass up on the Nets at +7 against the Magic. Brooklyn does have a number of guys sitting out either due to injury or because of covid, but that doesn't mean they are going to just lie down. I feel they got more than enough talent to not only cover this number but win the game outright. Play the Nets +7! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Pelicans over 221 -106

Easy play here on the OVER 221 in Thursday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Jazz. All signs point to New Orleans having Zion for this one and even if he doesn't play, there's still a great shot this goes over. Pelicans rank 2nd in the NBA in pace of play, while sitting in the bottom half of the league in defensive efficiency. Utah is 6th in the NBA in offensive efficiency. I see this one easily approaching 225 and likely into the 230's. Play the OVER 221! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -8 -106

*All NBA "scrimmage games" picks are generated using advanced statistics and scoring models*

20* KNICKS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks -4½ -105

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a win and cover as a 4.5-point home favorite against the Knicks in Wednesday's NBA action. Easy play here on Atlanta at home against a bad Knicks team that is in an awful scheduling spot. New York will be on no rest after a game last night in Washington. Knicks have really struggled to play well on no rest (0-4-1 ATS last 5) and tonight will be no different. BET THE HAWKS -4.5! 

20* MAGIC/GRIZZLIES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic vs Grizzlies under 224 -110

My money is on the UNDER 224 in Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Grizzlies and Magic. Memphis has really picked up the defensive intensity as they push for a playoff spot. Grizzlies are giving up just 95.4 ppg. Orlando has been one of the slower paced teams this season, but have had a lot of high-scoring games of late, but that's more of who they have played and we are getting a ton of value because of it. BET THE UNDER 224! 

20* HORNETS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hornets +6 -110

My money is on Charlotte to cash in a cover as a 6-point road dog against the Hawks in Monday's NBA action. Hornets have quietly been a covering machine here of late. Charlotte is a respectable 6-5 SU over their last 11 games, but are an outstanding 9-2 ATS during this stretch and come in having covered 6 straight. BET THE HORNETS +6! 

20* HEAT/WIZARDS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Heat -4½ -110

My money is on the Heat to cash in a win and cover as a 4.5-point road favorite at Washington. Miami had won 4 straight before a close loss at New Orleans against a desperate Pelicans team on Friday. Wizards are off a big home win against the Hawks, but that's nothing to be excited about. What stands out to me is the fact that Washington allowed 50% or better from the field for a 3rd straight game. BET THE HEAT -4.5! 

20* 76ERS/WARRIORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Warriors +2½ -110

My money is on the Warriors to cash in an easy win and cover here as a 2.5-point home dog against the 76ers in Saturday's NBA action. Golden State just got back Steph Curry in their last game. While they lost at home to the Raptors, they did cover and Curry played well. 76ers without their two best players and not a great road team. BET THE WARRIORS +2.5! 

20* THUNDER/KNICKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Thunder -7 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in a win and cover as a 7-point road favorite. I just think the Knicks are getting a little too much love here. NY has covered 2 of their last 3, but were a bit lucky to cover as a 9-point dog in a 8-point loss to Utah. OKC also a bit undervalued having failed to cover 5 straight. BET THE THUNDER -7! 

20* 76ERS/KINGS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers +5 -110

My money is on the 76ers to cash in a cover here as a 5-point road dog against the Kings in Thursday's NBA action. Philadelphia is getting no love here with both Simmons and Embiid out with injury and them off back-to-back losses. Thing is those two losses came against two of the best teams in the league in the Clippers and Lakers. Kings have been playing better of late, but this is too many for them to be laying. BET THE 76ERS +5! 

20* GRIZZLIES/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies +3 -110'

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in a win and cover as a 3-point road dog against the Nets. Memphis has won two straight after dropping 5 in a row and I look for them to stay hot here. Really tough spot for Brooklyn off an incredible OT win at Boston last night to finish up a 4-game road trip. BET THE GRIZZLIES +3! 

20* WIZARDS/KINGS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wizards +6 -110

My money is on the Wizards to cash in a cover here as a 6-point road dog at Sacramento in Tuesday's NBA action. Washington has been a sneaky good bet of late. Wizards are 3-0-1 ATS last 4 games and 8-4-1 ATS last 13 overall. Kings have won and covered 5 of 6, but did just fail to cover as a 9.5-point home favorite against Detroit. BET THE WIZARDS +6! 

20* GRIZZLIES/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks -2½ -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in as a slim 2.5-point home favorite against the Grizzlies. Memphis comes in off an impressive 105-88 win as a 11-point home dog against the Lakers. However, I think that was all LA not showing up to play. Prior to that the Grizzlies had lost 5 straight and are still down two of their best players in Jaren Jackson and Brandon Clarke. Hawks have been playing well and are a decent bet at home. BET ATLANTA -2.5! 

20* PISTONS/KINGS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pistons +7½ -100

My money is on the Pistons to cash in a cover here as a 7.5-point road dog at Sacramento. Detroit just won outright as a 9-point dog at Phoenix in their last game, but no one wants anything to do with this team. Kings on the other hand are way overvalued due to having covered 5 straight. Sacramento likely wins at home, but not by more than the number. BET THE PISTONS +7.5! 

20* NETS/HEAT NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Heat -7 -105

My money is on the Heat to cash in a win and cover as a 7-point home favorite against the Nets. Brooklyn had a good thing going, but they are in a major funk right now. Nets come in having lost 3 straight and it's hard to see them snapping out of this funk playing on no rest and in their 3rd road game in the last 4 nights. BET THE HEAT -7! 

20* NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets vs Clippers over 220 -110

My money is on the OVER 220 in Friday's NBA action that has the Clippers hosting the Nuggets. Denver's got their offense going. Nuggets scored 128 on 59% shooting in Sunday's win over the Twolves and then put up 115 on 58% shooting against the Pistons on Tuesday. Two days rest before this one, so look for them to stay hot. Clippers are averaging 113 ppg over their last 5 and 117 ppg at home. BET THE OVER 220!

20* BLAZERS/PACERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers -9½ -104

My money is on the Pacers to cash in a win and cover as a 9.5-point home favorite against the Blazers in Thursday's NBA action. Easy play on Indiana at home with the Blazers still without Damian Lillard. Guy was playing at a MVP level before he got hurt. There's just not enough talent or depth on that roster for them to win without him. Portland is 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS last 5 games. BET THE PACERS -9.5! 

20* KNICKS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks vs Hornets over 206½ -110

My money is on the OVER 206.5 in Wednesday's NBA action that has the Knicks visiting the Hornets. Charlotte managed just 80 points in last night's blowout loss at Indiana and that will make it tough to take the oVER here. Thing is, OVER is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 when playing on no rest and 14-5 in their last 19 vs a team with a losing record. OVER is also 11-4-1 in New York's last 16 vs a team with a losing straight up record. BET THE OVER 206.5! 

20* HORNETS/PACERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hornets +10½ -110

My money is on the Hornets to cash in as a 10.5-point road dog against the Pacers in Tuesday's NBA action. Easy play here on Charlotte at this price. Indiana has no business laying this kind of number with how poorly they have been playing. Pacers are just 3-6 ATS over their last 9 games and just laid an absolute egg in a 81-127 loss at Toronto. Charlotte is bad, but have won and covered 3 of their last 4. BET THE HORNETS +10.5! 

20* NBA MAGIC/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nets -2 -110

My money is on the Nets to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Magic. This is just too good a price to pass up with Brooklyn. Not having Kyrie Irving is viewed as a bad thing, but it's really not. This team has played better without him this season and the Magic are definitely a team they can take on their home floor. Orlando is not a good road team. BET THE NETS -2! 

20* SPURS/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +5½ -105

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover as a 5.5-point road dog at OKC in Sunday's NBA action. San Antonio returned from the All-Star break in fashion with a 113-104 win at Utah as a 7-point dog. I look for them to add to with another outright win against the Thunder. BET SPURS +5.5! 

20* NETS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nets vs Hornets under 215½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 215.5 in Saturday's NBA action that has the Nets visiting the Hornets. Easy play here. Charlotte is awful offensively and like to play at a snails pace. Brooklyn's offense isn't as potent without Kyrie, but it's much better defensively. Big number for the slow tempo that we are going to see in this one. BET THE UNDER 215.5! 

20* CELTICS/WOLVES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wolves +7½ -110

My money is on the Timberwolves to cash in a cover here as a big 7.5-point home dog against the Celtics in Friday's NBA action. I just think Boston is being way overpriced in this one. Celtics are motivated for a playoff push down the stretch run, but might not be 100% locked in first game back from the All-Star Break, especially on the road against a bad team like Minnesota. Timberwolves on the other hand will be motivated to show well in this spot. BET MINNESOTA +7.5! 

20* HEAT/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Heat -5½ -110

My money is on the Heat to cash in an easy win and cover as a 5.5-point road favorite against the Hawks in Thursday's NBA action. There's a perception with Miami that they are only a good team at home and I think that's playing into the favorable line here against Atlanta. Look for the Heat to win here easy. BET MIAMI -5.5! 

20* TEAM LEBRON/TEAM GIANNIS ALL-STAR GAME WISEGUY TOP PLAY on All Star LeBron vs All Star Giannis under 303 +106

My money is on the UNDER in today's NBA All-Star Game. While there's never going to be elite defense played in these things, the level of defensive intensity has picked up since they started drafting teams. I think the new format this year is also going to work in the favor of the UNDER and I think there's a little more incentive this year with all that's happened with Kobe and the MVP award now being named after him. BET THE UNDER 303! 

20* WORLD/USA NBA ALL-STAR WKND WISEGUY TOP PLAY!  on World vs USA under 300 -110

My money is on the UNDER 300 in Friday's Rising Stars Challenge that has Team World facing off with Team USA. These two rosters are pretty loaded, mainly because you got Luka Doncic on Team World and Trae Young on Team USA. I'm not saying they won't play, but both ere also playing in the real All-Star game Sunday. I think both guys are more spectators than expected. Without them logging big minutes, I don't see them going over the mark. BET THE UNDER 300! 

20* PISTONS/MAGIC NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pistons vs Magic under 205½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 205.5 in Wednesday's NBA action between the Magic and Pistons. Detroit has no offense right now. The Pistons managed just 76 points last time out at home against Charlotte and only scored 92 the game before at home against the Knicks. In their last 5 games they are shooting 41.8% from the field. Orlando is good defensive team and really like to slow the game down and Detroit really has no choice but to play their tempo. BET THE UNDER 205.5! 

20* CELTICS/ROCKETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics +3 -110

My money is on the Celtics to cash in a win and cover as a 3-point road dog against the Rockets. Most will be looking to take Houston as a slim home favorite, but Rockets have just not been playing well and are down one of their better players in Gordon. Boston on the other hand is a playing extremely well and I see them keeping it going into the break. BET THE CELTICS +3! 

20* SPURS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +8 -110

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover as 8-point road dog against the Nuggets in Monday's NBA action. It's been a tough start to the rodeo road trip for San Antonio, but I think it has them showing great value here. Nuggets have been all over the place here in the last month. They have played 9 of their last 13 games on the road, having not played back-to-back at home since mid January. With a massive game at home against the Lakers on deck Wednesday, I don't see them blowing out SA. BET THE SPURS +8! 

20* JAZZ/ROCKETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Rockets -3½ -105

My money is on the Rockets to cash in a win and cover as a 3.5-point home favorite against the Jazz. I think this is way too good a price to pass up with HOuston at home. Rockets laid an egg in their last game at Phoenix, but that was to be expected as they were in the second leg of a back-to-back, resting Westbrook and off a massive win at the Lakers the day before. Not to mention they lost Eric Gordon to injury early in that game. With Harden back to his old self and Westbrook back for this one, I look for the Rockets to win easy. BET HOUSTON -3.5! 

20* BUCKS/MAGIC NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Bucks -8½ -110

My money is on the Bucks to cash in a win and cover as a 8.5-point favorite at Orlando in Saturday's NBA action. The books are really struggling to inflate the number enough with Milwaukee. They know the public is going to back this team and yet they keep covering. I expect more of the same here against the Magic, who I look to be a bit flat off a 3-game road trip that ended with back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday at Boston and New York. BET THE BUCKS -8.5! 

20* BLAZERS/JAZZ NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Blazers +9 -110

My money is on the Blazers to cash in a cover as a 9-point road dog at Utah. Most are just going to look to instantly fade Portland because they are playing in the second game of a back-to-back, but I believe the books are on top of it and have inflated this line to where the value is on the Blazers. You also have to factor how poorly Utah has been playing. Jazz have lost 5 straight games, all as a favorite. BET THE BLAZERS +9! 

20* PELICANS/BULLS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pelicans -3½ -110

My money is on the Pelicans to cash in an easy win and cover as a 3.5-point road favorite against the Bulls. Chicago has simply not been playing well at all of late and that's to be expected given all the key guys they are down to injury. Pelicans are a force with Zion and will be highly motivated off back-to-back losses. BET NEW ORLEANS -3.5! 

20* PACERS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors -4½ -110

My money is on the Raptors to cash in an easy win and cover as a 4.5-point home favorite against the Pacers. This is just too good a price to pass up with Toronto at home. Raptors are on a roll right now with 11 straight wins and the Pacers have not looked good at all in their 3 games since Oladipo returned from injury. He's shooting awful and they are losing to bad teams at home with him in the lineup. BET THE RAPTORS -4.5! 

20* SPURS/LAKERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +11 -105

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover as a 11-point road dog at the Lakers in Tuesday's NBA action. While I'm not expecting San Antonio to win this game, I think there's way too much value here to pass up. Spurs have won their last two and covered 3 straight. Lakers are still dealing with the affects of Kobe's death and I could see them really struggling to find a rhythm going into the All-Star break. Either way I think it's asking a lot for them to put away SA by double-digits. BET THE SPURS +11! 

20* MAGIC/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic -3½ -110

My money is on the Magic to cash in a win and cover as a 3.5-point road favorite at Charlotte in Monday's NBA action. Orlando comes in having lost and failed to cover 5 straight, but it's been against a brutal stretch. The last two coming against the Heat and the previous 3 against the Clippers, Celtics and Thunder. Prior to that stretch of games the Magic had covered 8 of their previous 11 and I look for them to make easy work of a Hornets team that is looking more and more like the worst team in the league. BET THE MAGIC -3.5! 

20* NUGGETS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets -2 -110

My money is on the Nuggets to cash in a win and cover as a slim 2-point road favorite against the Pistons in Sunday's early NBA action. I just think Denver is being way undervalued right now with all their injuries. They are a deep team and have some major momentum coming in after a 106-100 win against the Jazz at home on Thursday and then a 127-115 win at Milwaukee Friday. Detroit has lost 5 straight, failing to cover all 5 and are not a team I would trust in the slightest to show in this spot. BET THE NUGGETS -2! 

20* HEAT/MAGIC NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic +3½ -105

My money is on the Magic to cash in a cover as a 3.5-point home dog against the Heat in Saturday's NBA action. Easy play on Orlando. Heat are just not the same team on the road. Miami is 21-3 at home and just 10-11 on the road. Magic are 13-11 at home and out for revenge from a loss at Miami in their last game. BET THE MAGIC +3.5! 

20* RAPTORS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pistons +5½ -110

My money is on the Pistons to cash in a cover as a 5.5-point home dog against the Raptors in Friday's NBA action. Toronto comes in having won 9 straight, but I think it has them a bit overvalued here on the road in this spot. Tough spot for the Raptors playing on no rest and Toronto has had to travel quite a bit over the last week. They have also been far from dominant here of late on the road against sub-par teams. BET THE PISTONS +5.5! 

20* HORNETS/WIZARDS NBA SHARP WINNER on Hornets +4½ -110

My money is on the Hornets to cash in a cover as a 4.5-point road dog at Washington. Charlotte returned from their trip overseas with an impressive 97-92 home win against the Knicks and I look for them to carry that momentum on to the road against a struggling Wizards team that is likely to come out flat with just one day of rest after a length 4-game road trip. BET THE HORNETS +4.5! 

20* GRIZZLIES/KNICKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies -2 -110

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in an easy win and cover here as a slim 2-point home favorite against the Knicks. This is just too good a price to pass up with Memphis given how well they are playing. Grizzlies are 10-2 over their last 12 games. Knicks just lost at Charlotte last night, scoring a mere 92 points and are just 2-7 ATS last 9 when playing on 0 days of rest. BET MEMPHIS -2! 

20* KNICKS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks +3 -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a win and cover as a 3-point road dog against the Hornets in Tuesday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with New York in this spot. Knicks have covered 5 straight and are fresh off a 13-point home win over the Nets. Charlotte has lost 8 straight and are playing on just 3 days rest after Friday's game in France. I still think the Hornets will be dealing with some jetlag in this one. BET THE KNICKS +3! 

20* CAVS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs +7 -110

My money is on the Cavs to cash in a cover here as a 7-point road dog against the Pistons. I get Cleveland is a mess right now, but no way should the Pistons being laying this kind of number with the injuries they are dealing with. Not to mention the Cavs played Detroit tough in their home-and-home series earlier this month, losing by just 2 at home and winning by 3 on the road. It's also not like the Pistons are playing great. Detroit just lost their last two at home and are a mere 6-14 ATS last 20 games. BET THE CAVS +7! 

20* RAPTORS/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +2½ -110

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a win and cover as a 2.5-point home dog against the Raptors. Toronto comes in having won 6 straight and it has them favored in a game they shouldn't be. San Antonio has been much better of late and should be able to take advantage of a tired Raptors team that has been traveling all over the place and playing their 3rd game in 5 days. BET THE SPURS +2.5! 

20* ROCKETS/WOVLES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wolves +5 -110

My money is on the Timberwolves to cover as a 5-point home dog against the Rockets in Friday's NBA action. Houston snapped their 4-game losing streak with a 121-105 blowout win over the Nuggets, but that was at home and Denver had a sorts of key guys out with injuries. I'm just not buying the Rockets are fixed and Minnesota is going to put up a fight here after getting annihilated in the first two meetings with Houston this season. BET THE TIMBERWOLVES +5! 

20* MAVS/BLAZERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Mavs -2 -110

My money is on the Mavs to cash in a win and cover as a slim 2-point road favorite at Portland in Thursday's NBA action. Easy fade of the Blazers. Portland has been sucking money from their backers all season and come in just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 and a mere 3-12 ATS over their last 15. Dallas will be motivated off a loss at home to the Clippers and to also start out a tough 3-game road trip with a win. BET THE MAVERICKS -2! 

20* 76ERS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers +6 -110

My money is on the 76ers to cash in a cover as a 6-point road dog against the Raptors in Wednesday's NBA action. I get Philadelphia is not a great road team and are still without Embiid, but they come in having won 4 straight and this is far from an easy scheduling spot for the Raptors. Since Friday night this team has had to go from Toronto to Minnesota to Atlanta and back to Toronto. Not to mention this is a division game, which has been a money maker for the 76ers, as they are 9-2 ATS in division games this season BET THE 76ERS +6! 

20* CLIPPERS/MAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Clippers vs Mavs over 231½ -110

My money is on the OVER 231.5 in Tuesday's NBA action between the Clippers and Mavs. This will be the second meeting between these two teams at Dallas this season. The first was a weird game that saw LA win 114-99, as both offenses shot horrible Mavs were just 38% from the field and they shot 46% at home for the season. Clippers weren't much better at 42%and they shoot 46% on the road. Quite a few more shots fall this time around and this thing flies past the number. BET THE OVER 231.5! 

20* KNICKS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks +2 -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a win and cover as a 2-point road dog against the Cavs. Backing the Knicks on the road is not an easy thing to do, but I really think this is a great spot to fade the Cavs. Cleveland has to be running on fumes after finishing up a 6-game road trip with a gut-wrenching loss at Chicago, where they were in complete control the majority of the game. BET THE KNICKS +2! 

20* PACERS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers +2½ -110

My money is on the Pacers to cash in a win and cover as a 2.5-point road dog in Sunday's NBA action. The fact that Denver is such a small home favorite tells you all you need to know, as the Nuggets are 17-5 at home, while Indiana is just 10-10 on the road. This line look off and that's why I like the Pacers. Indiana has won 4 straight and are catching Denver short-handed. Nuggets will be without 3 of their top players for this one in Paul Millsap, Gary Harris and Jamal Murray. BET THE PACERS +2.5! 

20* BUCKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nets +8 -105

My money is on the Nets to cash in a cover as a 8-point dog at home against the Bucks. Brooklyn has lost their last two after winning the first game after Kyrie's return from injury. While they lost to both Utah and Philly by double-digits, they were competitive in both. I think we get a really big effort here from Brooklyn and I could see Milwaukee coming out a bit flat after their big win over the Celtics on Thursday. BET THE NETS +8! 

20* WIZARDS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wizards +10 -105

My money is on the Wizards to cash in a cover as a 10-point dog at Toronto in Friday's NBA action. Raptors put on an offensive clinic in their 130-121 win at OKC last time out. Toronto shot a season best 61.2% from the field and 15 of 27 (55.6%) from behind the 3-point line. Raptors are definitely going to feeling themselves after a showing like that and could have a hard time locking in for this game against a bad Wizards team. Also, they have to play at Minnesota tomorrow and with a bunch of guys just recently back from injury, we could see guys minutes restricted or see them not play at all in this one. BET WASHINGTON +10! 

20* RAPTORS/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors vs Thunder under 215 -110

My money is on the UNDER 215 in Wednesday's NBA action between the Thunder and Raptors. Toronto has really slowed down the pace as the injuries have mounted up and while they have got a couple guys back they are really missing Van Vleet right now. OKC plays at the 5th slowest pace in the league. Both teams also rank in the top half of the league in defensive efficiency.  UNDER is also 8-1 in the Thunder's last 9 at home with a line of +3 to -3. BET THE UNDER 215! 

20* ROCKETS/GRIZZLIES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies +5½ -105

My money is on the Grizzlies to cash in a cover here as a 5.5-point home dog against the Rockets in Tuesday's NBA action. No reason to jump off the Memphis money train. Grizzlies come in having won and covered each of their last 5 games and are 13-4-1 ATS last 18 overall. Tough spot here for Houston, who has been all over the place of late. Rockets played 4 straight on the road, returned home for one game, played one on the road, two more at home, two on the road, one at home, now one more on the road before 4 straight at home. BET MEMPHIS +5.5! 

20* BULLS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Bulls +10 -110

My money is on the Bulls to cash in a cover here as a 10-point dog at Boston in Monday's NBA action. This is just too good a price to pass up with Chicago, who finally has some momentum after snapping a 6-game losing streak with a 108-99 win at Detroit on Saturday. Celtics are no question the better team, but they are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 and 3-6 ATS last 9. I just think Boston has a hard time bringing their "A" game in this one. BET THE BULLS +10! 

20* CLIPPERS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Clippers +3 -110

My money is on the Clippers to cash in a win and cover as a 3-point road dog against the Nuggets in Sunday's NBA action. I just think we are getting a great price on LA due to the fact that they have failed to cover 3 straight. Denver also gets a lot of love at home, where they are 15-5 this season, but they are also playing on no rest and have gone a mere 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10. BET THE CLIPPERS +3! 

20* MAGIC/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic +2 -105

My money is on the Magic to cash in an easy win and cover as a small road dog against the Suns. Orlando comes in having won 4 of 5 and while things could turn south on their upcoming 6-game road trip, they should be in prime form for the first game of the trip. Other big thing here is the Suns are an awful home team. Phoenix are 2-10 SU and 4-8 ATS last 12 at home. IN their last two home games they have lost by 7 to Memphis as a 7-point favorite and by 11 to the Kings as a 6.5-point favorite. BET THE MAGIC +2! 

20* CAVS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs vs Pistons over 220 +100

My money is on the OVER 220 in tonight's NBA action that has the Pistons hosting the Cavaliers. These two just played on Tuesday and combined for 228 points and that was with Cleveland scoring a mere 18-points in the 4th quarter. Cavs haven't played much defense all season and have now allowed 115+ in 3 straight. Detroit's defense isn't much better, as they are giving up 111.1 ppg and letting teams shoot 47% from the field. BET THE OVER 220! 

20* RAPTORS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors -3½ -105

My money is on the Raptors to cash in an easy win and cover here as a slim 3.5-point road favorite against the Hornets. Toronto just lost at home last night in their first game without VanVleet and the thought here for a lot of people will be to fade the Raptors on no rest. I just think that's a mistake. This team has played really well despite all their injuries and the Hornets are definitely a team they can take down at less than full strength. BET TORONTO -3.5! 

20* KINGS/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Suns -6 -115

My money is on the Suns to cash in an easy win and cover as a 6-point home favorite against the Kings in Tuesday's NBA action. Phoenix is primed for a big effort here after letting one get away at home against Memphis last time out. Prior to that the Suns had covered 4 straight. Kings are off a win and cover against the Warriors, but that was last night and this team can't be trusted to show up on no rest. BET THE SUNS -6! 

20* BUCKS/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Spurs +7½ -110

My money is on the Spurs to cash in a cover as a 7.5-point home dog against the Bucks in Monday's NBA action. San Antonio has been playing much better of late and that's evident by the fact that they come in having covered 6 of their last 10 games. Bucks are one of the best teams in the league and a huge public play, so we know the line is inflated. This is Milwaukee's first road game of the month and I think they struggle to get up here having just beat the Spurs at home in their last game. BET SAN ANTONIO +7.5! 

20* GRIZZLIES/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Suns over 230½ -110

My money is on the OVER 230.5 in Sunday's NBA action between the Grizzlies and Suns. This is the ideal matchup for a high-scoring game. Both of these teams play no defesne and both can score at a high rate. Memphis is giving up 116.5 ppg and Phoenix is allowing 115.0 ppg. Memphis has scored 110 or more in 7 straight, including 140 yesterday at the Clippers. Sunda have scored 111 or more in 5 of 7 and allowed 110 o r more in 11 of 12. BET THE OVER 230.5! 

20* PACERS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers vs Hawks over 219½ -110

My money is on the OVER 219.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Pacers. Atlanta has one of the worst defenses in the league and don't figure to give a whole lot on the defensive side playing on no rest after yesterday's hard fought loss at Boston. Pacers just gave up 124 points at home to the Nuggets and Atlanta's offense can play at a decent level with Young on the floor. BET THE OVER 219.5! 

20* 76ERS/ROCKETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers +4½ -105

My money is on the 76ers to cash in a cover as a 4.5-point dog at Houston in Friday's NBA action. Philadelphia comes in having lost 3 straight and it's no secret they are worse on the road than at home. While that might suggest going against them, this team almost always shows up in big games, especially ones televised like this one (ESPN). Houston is off a big win, but have been up and down of late. BET PHILADELPHIA +4.5! 

20* HORNETS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs -2½ -110

My money is on the Cavs to cash in an easy win and cover as a small home favorite against the Hornets. I know Cleveland is a tough team to trust laying points, but Charlotte is a team they can have their way with. Hornets come in having lost 6 straight and have not scored more than 110 points in 9 straight, 5 times failing to even reach 100. BET THE CAVS -2.5! 

20* SUNS/LAKERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Lakers -11 -105

My money is on the Lakers to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Suns. LA has now won 2 straight after their shocking 4-game skid and I look for them to keep it rolling at home against a Phoenix team that has to be running on empty. Suns will be playing their 4th straight on the road which will all come in a 6 day stretch. Lakers on the other hand are on a full 2 days of rest. BET LOS ANGELES -11! 

20* WARRIORS/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Warriors +10 -110

My money is on the Warriors to cash in a cover as a double-digit road dog against the Spurs in Tuesday's NBA action. No way should San Antonio being laying this many points. Spurs are just 13-18 overall and a mere 9-8 at home. Warriors are way down this year, but have won and covered 4 of their last 5. San Antonio is also just 2-7 ATS last 9 at home vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games and 5-18 ATS last 23 off a win. BET THE WARRIORS +10! 

20* SUNS/BLAZERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Suns +4 -103

My money is on the Suns to cash in a cover here as a small road dog against the Blazers in Monday's NBA action. Portland is a team people keep wanting to buy into, but they just don't deliver. Blazers have lost 3 in a row and the books are begging you take them in this spot. Suns snapped their 8-game skid with a big win at the Kings and I think they win this game outright. BET PHOENIX +4! 

20* THUNDER/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Thunder +4 -110

My money is on the Thunder to cash in a cover as a small road dog against the Raptors. Great spot here to fade Toronto, who is playing on no rest after yesterday's big upset win at Boston and are still without Pascal Siakam. OKC is also playing well coming in, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 and 10-4 over their last 14. BET THE THUNDER +4! 

20* RAPTORS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics -5½ -110

My money is on the Celtics to cash in a win and cover at home against the Raptors. These two teams just played in Toronto on Christmas Day and Boston won that matchup by 16. Celtics did as they pleased offensively, shooting 50% from the field and I expect more of the same in the rematch. Toronto just doesn't have the offensive fire-power to keep pace with Siakam sidelined. BET THE CELTICS -5.5! 

20* BUCKS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks +12 -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in a cover as a double-digit home dog against the Bucks in Friday's NBA action. The books know the public will be itching to back Milwaukee off their ugly loss to the 76ers on Christmas Day and have definitely inflated the number here to where the value is with the Hawks. Atlanta has been very profitable in this spot going 30-16 ATS last 46 as a dog of 10 or more. BET THE HAWKS +12! 

20* KNICKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks vs Nets over 221 -109

My money is on the OVER 221 in Thursday's NBA action that has the Nets hosting the Knicks. I just think the books have completely missed the mark here. New York is playing little to no defense at the moment, as they have allowed 120 or more points in 4 straight. They keep that trend alive and we basically just need them to score 100 to cash a winner. Shouldn't be too tough as the Nets are allowing 111.7 ppg on the season and have allowed 110 or more in 4 of their last 6. BET THE OVER 221! 

20* CELTICS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics -2½ -109

My money is on the Celtics to cash in a win at Toronto on Christmas Day. The Raptors have been better than expected without Siakam, but I just think it will be too much to overcome against Boston today. Celtics are red-hot coming into this one having won and covered 3 straight and are 7-2 SU and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. Celtics are 10-4-1 ATS last 15 on the road vs a team that's won more than 60% of their home games and 7-3-1 ATS last 11 as a road favorite. BET BOSTON -2.5! 

20* HAWKS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Cavs over 225 -110

My money is on the OVER 225 in Monday's NBA action that has the Hawks visiting the Cavs. No need to overthink this one. You got two teams that don't play a whole lot of defense. Atlanta is giving up 125.1 ppg on the road and Cleveland is giving up 111.3 ppg at home and 114.4 ppg in their last 5. BET THE OVER 225! 

20* MAVS/RAPTORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Mavs +3½ -110

My money is on the Mavericks to cash in a win and cover here as a small road dog against the Raptors. Dallas has shown they can still be a force without Doncic, as they have racked up wins over both the Bucks and 76ers on the road. Toronto was able to win at home over Washington in their first game without Siakam, but I'm not the least bit confident in their ability to keep playing well without him. BET THE MAVS +3.5! 

20* HAWKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Nets under 231 -110

My money is on the UNDER 231 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Nets. There's going to be plenty of points scored in this one, but not nearly enough to eclipse the total of 231. UNDER is 3-1 in Atlanta's last 4 and 10-5-1 in Brooklyn's last 16 games. BET THE UNDER 231! 

20* KNICKS/HEAT NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Heat -10 -105

My money is on the Heat to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Knicks. New York comes in having won 3 of 4 and covered 4 straight, but a lot of those were against similarly bad teams. I'm confident they will struggle to keep it close against a really good Miami team that is 11-1 at home. Heat are outscoring opponents at home by 14.2 ppg and Knicks are getting outscored on the road by 12.0 ppg. BET THE HEAT -10! 

20* ROCKETS/CLIPPERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Rockets +5½ -110

My money is on the Rockets to cash in a cover as a 5.5-point dog at Los Angeles in Thursday's NBA action. Houston hasn't been playing all that great of late, but are coming off a huge momentum building win over the Spurs, where they overcame the largest deficit (25 points) in franchise history. These two have played twice. Rockets won and covered as a mere 2-point home favorite on 11/13. They did lose the rematch in LA, but covered in that one as well as a 5-point dog. BET THE ROCKETS +5.5! 

20* MAGIC/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets -8½ -115

My money is on the Nuggets to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Magic. This might seem like a big number for Orlando be catching, but I don't think it's near enough. Magic are in about as tough a scheduling spot as you will find, as they have to go from playing at Utah last night to at Denver tonight. This also their 3rd road game in 4 days and the defense, which has carried them, is not producing, having allowed 47% or worse in each of their last 3. BET THE NUGGETS -8.5! 

20* HAWKS/KNICKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks -1 -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a win and cover at home against the Hawks in Tuesday's NBA action. Neither of these teams are any good, but New York has been playing better of late, as they come in having covered 3 in a row. Hawks are just 3-11 on the road this season, where they are getting outscored by 14.7 ppg. BET THE KNICKS -1! 

20* BULLS/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Thunder -5½ -105

My money is on the Thunder to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Bulls. This is just too good a price to pass up on OKC. I believe the value here is due to the fact the Bulls are off a big win against the Clippers and have covered 7 of their last 9. Thing with that win over LAC is the Clippers didn't have Leonard, Beverly or Williams. Bulls are just 4-8 on the road and are one of the worst offensive teams in the league. I just don't think they can keep pace offensively. Chicago is giving up 109.7 ppg on the road and OKC is scoring 113.0 ppg at home. BET THE THUNDER -5.5! 

20* LAKERS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks +10½ -110

My money is on the Hawks to cash in as a 10.5-point home dog against the Lakers in Sunday's NBA action. This is just too many points for LA to be laying in a game they are likely to have a hard time getting up for. Lakers are playing their 3rd straight on the road and 6th game away from home in their last 7. LA knows they don't need their best to beat the Hawks and I think they go through the motions and let Atlanta hang around. BET THE HAWKS +10.5! 

20* THUNDER/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets -7 -105

My money is on the Nuggets to cash in a win and cover at home against the Thunder. Denver has a great home court edge and OKC is really bad on the road. Nuggets are 9-3 at home, outscoring teams by nearly 6 ppg. Thunder are 4-8 on the road and getting outscored by 3.3 ppg. Also a tough spot for OKC playing their 4th straight on the road. BET THE NUGGETS -7! 

20* KNICKS/KINGS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks +9 -110

My money is on the Knicks to cash in a cover here as a 9-point dog at the Kings in Friday's NBA action. New York put that awful showing at Portland on Tuesday behind them with a 124-122 OT win at Golden State on Wednesday and have now covered 2 of their last 3. I like the Knicks to keep this close and it wouldn't shock me at all if they won outright. Take New York! 

20* 76ERS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers vs Celtics under 212½ -110

20* KNICKS/WARRIORS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Warriors -4 -110

My money is on the Warriors to cash in a win at home against the Knicks in Wednesday's NBA action. This might seem like a decent line as the Warriors are sitting at 5-20 and the Knicks are 4-20. The thing is, New York is playing on no rest and are just 1-10 SU on the road this season. Warriors might not have a ton of talent, but they got a lot of heart and should win here easy. BET GOLDEN STATE -4! 

20* NUGGETS/76ERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets vs 76ers over 206½ -110

My money is on the OVER 206.5 in Tuesday's NBA action with the Nuggets and 76ers. This is too low a total with the offensive fire-power of these two teams. Philadelphia is rolling right now on offense and while Denver has struggled a bit of late, they are averaging 106.1 ppg on the road. Both teams score at least 105 in this one. BET THE OVER 206.5! 

20* RAPTORS/BULLS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Bulls +7½ -110

My money is on the Bulls to cash in a cover as a home dog against the Raptors in Monday's NBA action. Chicago is coming off a hard fought OT loss at Miami yesterday and while they came up short they covered for the 4th time in 5 games. Bulls will be out for revenge in this one, as they got embarrassed 108-84 at home by Toronto earlier this season. Now is also the time to go against Toronto. Raptors have lost 3 straight and good chance they may be without one of their best players in Fred VanVleet. BET THE BULLS +7.5! 

20* RAPTORS/76ERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors +3 -105

My money is on the Raptors cash in a win and cover as a small road dog against the 76ers Sunday. Toronto is going to be 100% locked in off back-to-back home losses to Miami and Houston. Raptors will also have fresh legs playing on a full 2 days of rest. That extra rest should pay off here, as the 76ers will be playing in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back and 3rd in the last 4 days. BET THE RAPTORS +3! 

20* PACERS/KNICKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers vs Knicks over 205½ -110

My money is on the OVER 205.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Pacers and Knicks. Indiana comes in averaging 109.5 ppg and should be able to score at will here against a bad New York defense that is allowing 111.3 ppg and 47% shooting.I also think we could see a lackluster defensive effort from the Pacers, as they can't feel threatened by this Knicks team and it's the final game of a 5-game road trip. BET THE OVER 205.5!