20* SHARP PLAY on Heat -5½ -115

The Heat (-5.5) are worth a look as a relatively short home favorite against the Hawks. I just think we are seeing Atlanta get way too much respect in Game 1 of this series. As good as this team looked in their two play-in wins over the Hornets and Cavs, you have to remember they basically just played two Game 7's in a span of 3 days and have had just 1 day off before the start of this series. It will be tough for them to match the intensity of this Miami team, who I don't think gets the respect they deserve. Play the Heat -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wolves vs Grizzlies under 237 -103

The UNDER (237) is worth a look in Game 1 between the Grizzlies and Wolves in Saturday's NBA Playoff action. This is being priced like a regular-season game and it shouldn't. The intensity goes way up on defense in the playoffs. We saw that in the play-in games. All 6 games went UNDER the total. Minnesota only combined for 213 with a total of 231 in their play-in game with the Clippers. Just too much value here to pass up. Play the UNDER 237! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Cavs +3½ -115

The Cavs (+3.5) are worth a look as a small home dog against the Hawks in Friday's NBA action. I don't think Cleveland should be getting points in this one. Hawks looked great in their games against the Hornets, while Cleveland was overmatched in a loss to Brooklyn. That's a Nets team that doesn't belong in the play-in. This is a very good Cavs team. They should get a big boost playing at home and could get back big man Jarrett Allen. Play the Cavs +3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pelicans -5 -115

The Pelicans (-5) are worth a look as a home favorite against the Spurs in Wednesday's winner take all Play-In action. San Antonio deserves some props for finishing in the Top 10, but the only reason they made it in is because of the Lakers collapse down the stretch. I just don't think the Spurs are any good. I also think people are sleeping a little on this Pelicans team. They were a much better team after trading for McCullom and I could easily see them winning this and then beating the Clippers on Friday for the No. 8 seed. Play the Pelicans -5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Cavs -8½ -110

The Cavs (-8.5) are worth a look as a near double-digit home favorite against the Bucks in Sunday's NBA action. Milwaukee would prefer to not even play this game and many of their starters won't take the court. Antetokounmpo, Hill, Lopez, Middleton, Portis and Allen are all expected to sit this one out. Cleveland on the other hand is going to play their guys in the finale, as they are fighting for positioning in the play-in portion of the postseason. Right now the Cavs are tied with the Nets at No.7, but are just 1-game up on No. 9 Atlanta and No. 10 Charlotte. Winning this game and staying in at least the No. 8 spot is a big deal. Play the Cavs -8.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -7½ -110

The Lakers (-7.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home favorite against the Thunder in Friday's NBA action. Most are going to think there's no way a LA team that just got knocked out of the playoff race should be laying this kind of number against anybody. What they ignore is the fact that OKC clearly wants nothing to do with winning games either down the stretch. While the stars might not play for the Lakers, I think the "other" guys play well for LA in their final home game of the season. Play the Lakers -7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies +4 -105

The Grizzlies (+4) are worth a look as a short road dog against the Nuggets in Thursday's NBA action. It doesn't matter who suits up for Memphis, they are going to come out and play hard. Ja Morant is great, but this a very deep and talented roster. No way should they be getting this many points. Denver's 2-games up on Minnesota with 2 to play, needing just one more win or one more Wolves loss to avoid the play-in. Play the Grizzlies +4! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Clippers +2½ -110

The Clippers (+2.5) are worth a look as a short home dog against the Suns in Wednesday's NBA action. LA has won 3 of 4 since Paul George returned with the only loss coming into OT at Chicago (should have won in regulation). Down to just 3 games left for Phoenix. With the No. 1 seed locked up. There's no incentive for them right now. Only thing that matters is going into the playoffs as healthy as possible. You could argue the same thing for the Clippers, but they need to keep playing well and find that chemistry with George before the playoffs start. Play the CLippers +2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns vs Clippers under 229½ -110

The UNDER (229.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Clippers and Suns. LA has won 3 of 4 since Paul George returned with the only loss coming into OT at Chicago (should have won in regulation). Down to just 3 games left for Phoenix. With the No. 1 seed locked up. There's no incentive for them right now. Only thing that matters is going into the playoffs as healthy as possible. Look for their offensive numbers to dwindle as they start cutting more minutes. Backups are going to give effort on defense as they try to earn playing time in the playoffs. Total is way too high. Play the UNDER 229.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Raptors -2½ -110

The Raptors (-2.5) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Heat in Sunday's NBA action. Miami does need to keep winning to maintain their lead for the No. 1 seed in the East, but it's every bit as important to the Raptors. Toronto still has work to do to stay in the Top 6 and avoid the play-in games. This is also a Raptors team that has been playing great. Toronto is 10-3 ATS over their last 13 games. Miami is also in a bad spot, playing on no rest and their 3rd road game in 4 days. Play the Raptors -2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Lakers +3½ -110

The Lakers (+3.5) are worth a look as a short home dog against the Nuggets in Sunday's NBA action. As bad as it's been for LA down the stretch, I don't think they should be a home dog with a good chance that AD and LeBron play. Both are listed as questionable, but this really is a game the Lakers MUST WIN if they want to make the play-in games and have any shot of getting to the actual playoffs. Play LA +3.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Mavs +6 -110

The Mavs (+6) are worth a look as a decently priced road dog against the Bucks in Sunday's NBA action. This is a game I see Dallas being really motivated to play. What better way to see where you stand going into the postseason than a road game against the defending champs. Not saying the the Bucks will lay down here. I just think there's a ton of value at this number on Dallas. Play the Mavs +6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets -1 -110

The Nets (-1) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Hawks in Saturday's NBA action. Brooklyn, Atlanta and Charlotte are all tied for the No. 7 seed in the East. Ton of incentive to be the No. 7 and avoid having to play an elimination game in the No. 9/No. 10 matchup (loser of No. 7 vs No. 8 gets to play winner of 9/10 for the No. 8 seed). Just don't see Durant/Irving letting the Nets lose in this spot. Play Brooklyn -1! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Wolves +4½ -110

The Timberwolves (+4.5) are worth a look as a decently priced road dog against the Nuggets. Minnesota should be the more desperate team here, as this is a must-win for them if they want any shot at getting into the Top 6 and avoiding having to play in the play-in games. Denver has won 3 straight after losing 5 of 8, but the 3 wins have come against the likes of the Thunder, Hornets and Pacers. Play the Timberwolves +4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Rockets +2½ -110

The Rockets (+2.5) are worth a look as a short home dog against the Kings. Love the revenge angle for Houston in this one. These two teams just played each other in Houston on Wednesday. Sacramento won that 121-118, so it's not like Houston didn't put up a fight. Rockets still managed to push on the spread, making them 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games. Play Houston +2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Hawks -4½ -110

The Hawks (-4.5) are worth a look as a home favorite against the Cavs in Thursday's NBA action. Atlanta is coming off an easy 136-118 win at OKC and with a win tonight can finally clinch a spot in the play-in. They can still also move up, as they are just 1-game back of the Nets for the No. 8 spot. Cleveland has lost 4 of 5 and failed to cover 6 straight. Cavs are without their two big men in Mobley and Allen. Play the Hawks -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons +11 -110

The Pistons (+11) are worth a look as a double-digit home dog against the 76ers in Thursday's NBA action. Detroit has been one of the most undervalued teams in the league the last couple of months. Going back to Feb. 16 the Pistons are 16-3 ATS. They have also covered 6 straight as a 10-point dog or more. Philly is just 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14, as they continue to be overpriced since the Harden trade. Play the Pistons +11! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies -5½ -110

The Grizzlies (-5.5) are worth a look as a road favorite against the Spurs in Wednesday's NBA action. Memphis may be without Ja Morant and playing on no rest, but that doesn't mean they are going to lay down. The books have undervalued this Grizzlies team all season and here we are at the end of March and they have covered 5 straight. Just because the game means more to the Spurs, doesn't mean they are going to cover. Play Memphis -5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Kings -1½ -110

The Kings  (-1.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Rockets in Wednesday's NBA action. This just feels like too good a price to pass up on Sacramento. Kings are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games and the only 3 games they haven't covered have come against elite teams in the Celtics, Suns and Heat. Houston has covered 3 straight and won 3 of 5, but their wins have come against the Wizards and Blazers (twice). Play the Kings -1.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons vs Nets over 229½ -110

The OVER (229.5) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Nets and Pistons. I look for Brooklyn to come out and put on a show offensively. You got a Nets team that is going to be motivated to play well coming off an ugly home loss to the Hornets. Pistons won't be able to stop Brooklyn's offense, but I do think they can score on them, even without Grant. Nets probably aren't going to be all that invested defensively given the gap in talent between these two teams and the fact that they got the Bucks on deck. Play the OVER 229.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bulls -4 -110

The Bulls (-4) are worth a look as a short road favorite against the Knicks in Monday's NBA action. Chicago is coming off one of their better games in weeks in Saturday's 98-94 win at Cleveland. They are still just 4-10 over their last 14. They need to keep winning to avoid the play-in. I also think they are really motivated to get this thing back on track before the playoffs start in a couple of weeks. Knicks are hanging on by a thread for that 10th and final spot and getting a little too much respect in this spot because of it. Play the Bulls -4! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Cavs -9½ -105

The Cavs (-9.5) are worth a look as a near double-digit home favorite against the Magic in Monday's NBA action. Easy play on Cleveland here. Cavs desperately need to get this thing going in the right direction. Cleveland has lost 3 straight and are now 7th in the standings and part of the play-in games. Orlando is a perfect opponent to get back on track against. The Magic have no real incentive to win, as they sit tied with the Rockets and Pistons for the worst record in the NBA. Play the Cavs -9.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics -5½ -110

The Celtics (-5.5) are worth a look as a home favorite against the Timberwolves in Sunday's NBA action. Both of these teams are playing great basketball down the stretch. Minnesota has won 13 of their last 16, while the Celtics have won 12 of their last 14. I've just been way more impressed with what I've seen from the Celtics and it feels like they are on a mission to get that No. 1 seed (just 1/2-game back). Play Boston -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets -3 -105

The Nets (-3) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Heat in Saturday's NBA action. Miami's in a real funk right now. The Heat have lost 3 straight. There was that blow between Butler and Spoelstra in Wednesday's loss at home to the Warriors and then they get outscored 38-15 in the 4th quarter of last night's 103-111 loss to the Knicks. I just don't see Miami snapping out of this funk on no rest against a desperate Nets team that is trying to get out of the play-in games and find something to really build on going into the playoffs. Play Brooklyn -3! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -3½ -105

The Jazz (-3.5) are worth a look as a short road favorite against the Jazz in Friday's NBA action. Utah is clearly the better team and they figure to come out with a sense of urgency after first losing at Brooklyn when they didn't have Kyrie and then getting steamrolled by 28 at Boston on Wednesday. Charlotte has won 5 of their last 6, but are fresh off an ugly 15-point loss to a Knicks team playing on no rest and off a huge loss to the Hawks. Just don't trust the Hornets at this price. Play the Jazz -3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Mavs -8½ -110

The Mavs (-8.5) are worth a look as a big home favorite against the Rockets in Wednesday's NBA action. Easy play on Dallas laying single-digits against a bad Houston team who has zero to play for down the stretch. Mavs are only 2.5-games ahead of Minnesota, who sits in 7th and part of the play-in process. They are also just 1-game back of Utah for the No. 4 seed and getting to have homecourt edge in the 1st round. Play Dallas -8.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns -1 -110

The Suns (-1) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Timberwolves in Wednesday's NBA action. Despite having the No. 1 seed locked up, Phoenix has shown no signs of slowing down in the weeks leading to playoffs and I don't see them taking their foot off the gas until they decide to maybe rest some guys. As good as Minnesota has been playing, the value is with the Suns, especially if Towns doesn't play for the Timberwolves. Play Phoenix -1! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks PK -110

The Hawks (PK) are worth a look as a pick'em on the road against the Knicks. I just don't trust New York to show up at this point. Yes the Hawks are the team they are chasing for that 10th and final spot, but they are 5-back with 11 to play. There's also a ton of incentive here for Atlanta to not let the Knicks hang around and really cement that play-in spot. Hawks are simply the better team. Play Atlanta PK! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bulls -3½ -110

The Bulls (-3.5) are worth a look as a home favorite against the Raptors in Monday's NBA action. These two teams look like they are headed in different directions. Toronto has won and covered 6 of their last 7, while Chicago is 2-8 SU and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games. I believe it's created value on the Bulls in this one. Tough spot for the Raptors playing on no rest after that huge game yesterday at Philly against Embiid and Harden. Play Chicago -3.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Nets -1 -110

The Nets (-1) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Jazz in Monday's NBA action. Even with Kyrie unable to play at home, I still like Brooklyn to get the win. Nets still have the best player in the game in Durant and they are catching Utah in a tough spot. Jazz will be playing on no rest after a game at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks on Sunday. Brooklyn is 5-1 in their last 6 with the only loss coming by 2-points to the Mavs. Play the Nets -1! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers +6 -105

The Lakers (+6) are worth a look as a road dog against the Cavaliers in Monday's NBA action. Good time to bet against Cleveland, as they just aren't the same team without big man Jarrett Allen. Lakers might not be playing great either, but they are clearly the more desperate team, as they are just 2.5 games ahead of the Spurs for the 10th and final playoff spot in the west. Cavs are just 8-21 ATS last 2 seasons when playing a team with a losing record in the 2nd half of the season. Play the Lakers +6! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Knicks +5½ -110

The Knicks (+5.5) are worth a look as a home dog against the Jazz in Sunday's NBA action. New York has covered 7 of their last 8 and the only game they didn't cover they were up 15 with 4 minutes left and only won by 3 (6-point favorites). Every game is huge to the Knicks right now, as they are 5.5 out of the 10th and final spot. Utah could have a tough time not looking ahead to tomorrow's game in Brooklyn. Play the Knicks +5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Magic -4½ -110

The Magic (-4.5) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Thunder in Sunday's NBA action. Most will just overlook this game because of how bad both of these teams are, but I think there's clear value with Orlando at this price. OKC has been awful of late, especially on the defensive side. The Thunder have allowed 120 or more in 6 straight and 9 of their last 11 overall. Hard to see this being the game and the opponent they decide to change that. Play the Magic -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wizards +5½ -105

The Wizards (+5.5) are worth a look as a road dog against the Knicks on Friday. Everyone is going to be on New York at this price. New York has covered 7 straight, while Washington has lost and failed to cover in each of their last 5. You just got to remember the books aren't dumb. When a line looks this far off, you got to take the other side. Play the Wizards +5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on 76ers -2½ -110

The 76ers (-2.5) are worth a look as a slim home favorite against the Mavs. Dallas comes in rolling. They are 14-3 over their last 17 and have won 8 of their last 9. That's great, but I think it's created some big time value here with the 76ers. Philly is a different team with James Harden and they are going to be extremely motivated for this game after losing their last two at home against the Nuggets and Nets. Play the 76ers -2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Warriors -2 -110

The Warriors (-2) are worth a look as a slim 2-point home favorite against the Celtics in Wednesday's NBA action. This is way too good a price to pass up on Golden State right now. As good as Boston has been playing, the Warriors should be a much bigger favorite on their home floor now that they got their Big 3 of Curry, Thompson and Green all on the floor. Golden State has won 4 in a row and covered each of their last 5. Play the Warriors -2! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz -4½ -110

The Jazz (-4.5) are worth a look as a slim home favorite against the Bulls in Wednesday's NBA action. Utah is showing some value right now after really struggling to cover the number of late. Jazz have failed to cover 3 straight and 9 of their last 11 overall. It's just not asking much for them to win by 5 or more against the Bulls. Chicago has been one of the better teams in the east, but have had a lot of trouble hanging with the top tier teams. Play Utah -4.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns -10½ -110

The Suns (-10.5) are worth a look as a double-digit road favorite against the Rockets in Wednesday's NBA action. Phoenix has dominated each of their last two games, beating the Lakers 140-111 at home and the Pelicans 131-115 on the road. They should have no problem continuing that trend against a bad Rockets team. Each of Houston's last 5 losses have all come by double-digits. Most recently losing by 25 on the road to a depleted Pelicans team. This one should be over early. Play the Suns -10.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Lakers +6 -110

The Lakers (+6) are worth a look as a decently priced home dog against the Raptors. Toronto comes in having won and covered 3 in a row, but could be without a huge piece to the puzzle in point guard Fred VanVleet, who is back on the injury report with a knee injury. LA hasn't been playing great, but this is a desperate team that needs every win they can get to ensure they don't miss the playoffs entirely. LeBron will do his part to make sure they are competitive in this one. Play the Lakers +6! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Hornets -7½ -110

The Hornets (-7.5) are worth a look as a big home favorite against the Thunder. Good spot to jump on Charlotte, who really needs to get back on track after their recent struggles. Hornets were able to get some momentum building in their last game, as they won by 22 on the road against the Pelicans. They should have no problem winning by double-digits at home against a struggling OKC team that has lost 5 straight and are just 3-13 in their last 16 overall. Play the Hornets -7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets +3½ -110

The Nuggets (+3.5) are worth a look as a short road dog against the 76ers. Everyone has been praising this Philly team since they acquired James Harden, but I think the momentum they had going really took a hit in their loss to the Nets at home last week. The 76ers could have responded with a big win after that poor showing, but instead needed OT to get by the Magic as a double-digit favorite. I think they struggle again here and the Nuggets get the outright win, but we will take the points just to be safe. Play Denver +3.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Mavs vs Celtics over 213½ -110

The OVER (213.5) is worth a look in Sunday's NBA action between the Celtics and Mavs. Books have been off on the total with Boston of late. OVER has cashed in 8 of their last 10 games. Largely due to the play of Tatum, who is averaging 32.9 ppg during this stretch. Dallas is more than capable of going score for score with the Celtics in this one. These two should easily hit 215 and will likely get well in the 220s. Play the OVER 213! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Clippers -4½ -110

The Clippers (-4.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Pistons in Sunday's NBA action. Detroit has covered in 10 straight games and are now getting way too much respect because of it. LA has lost 3 of their last 4, but have covered their last 2 and are quietly 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games. Clippers just lost by 6 at the Hawks, which sets them up in a very profitable spot, as they are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 road games off a loss by 6 or less. Play the Clippers -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers vs Jazz under 221½ -110

The UNDER (221.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Jazz and Blazers. This is just way too high a total for how bad Portland's offense has been of late. The Blazers just scored 81 in their last game and have now scored 95 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games. Hard to see it getting better on the road against a stingy Utah defense, especially if Anfernee Simmons can't go (questionable). Just don't see this game getting into the 220s. Play the UNDER 221.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets -2½ -110

The Nets (-2.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Hornets in Tuesday's NBA action. Brooklyn has lost 17 of their last 20 games and I believe it has them way undervalued here. A lot of those losses came either with Harden not trying, Irving forced to sit out at home and/or Durant sidelined with an injury. Harden is out the door, Irving will be a go in Charlotte and Durant is back and showing zero signs of rust. Nets desperately need to start winning games and this is simply one they can't afford to lose. Play Brooklyn -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wizards -2½ -110

The Wizards (-2.5) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Pacers in Sunday's NBA action. Neither of these teams are playing the best basketball, but I think there's clear value here with Washington at the price. Indiana has really fallen off since making all those trades at the deadline and are just not a team that I see having much success on the road. We have seen that in their last 3 games. They lost by 16 at Orlando, needed a huge 4th quarter and OT to win the rematch at the Magic a couple days later and then lost at the Pistons on Friday. Play Washington -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns -6½ -105

The Suns (-6.5) are worth a look as relatively short home favorite against the Knicks in Friday's NBA action. This is really an easy fade of New York, who seems to be stuck in reverse right now. Knicks have lost 3 straight out of the break and 6 in a row overall. The struggles go back even further, as they are just 2-13 SU over their last 15 and the same 2-13 ATS during this stretch. It's bad on both sides of the ball for New York, who continuing struggle to put up points and get stops. Knicks have allowed 11 or more points in 11 straight games. Even without Chris Paul, Suns are just too good to not take a shot on them winning at home by 7 or more. Play Phoenix -6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics -6½ -105

The Celtics (-6.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home favorite against the Hawks. Big bounce back spot for Boston after losing 107-128 at Indiana as a 9.5-point favorite. That was a big flat spot for the Celtics playing on no rest and their 3rd game in 4 days. They should be locked in back at home against Atlanta. Boston is 14-4 ATS last 18 off a road loss by 10 or more. Hawks are 8-23 ATS last 31 as a road dog of 6.5 to 12 points. Play the Celtics -6.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Suns -7½ -110

The Suns (-7.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home favorite against the Pelicans in Friday's NBA action. No Chris Paul, no problem for Phoenix in their first game out of the All-Star break, as they took down OKC 124-104 last night. While Paul's absence could be a bit of a problem in the long-term, it doesn't figure to hurt them all that much in the short-term. Suns are a very deep and talented team. Pelicans are a better offensive team with C.J. McCollum in the mix, but the defense is a major concern and will be a big problem in this one. Play the Suns -7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat -4½ -110

The Heat (-4.5) are worth a look as a short road favorite against the Knicks in Friday's NBA action. New York has really fell flat on their face over the last couple of months. Knicks were just 3-13 over their final 16 games before the All-Star break. They just haven't been the same team since losing Derrick Rose to injury and while he's close to coming back, he's been downgraded to doubtful for this game. New York may also be messing R.J. Barrett and over the break they decided it was in their best interest to sit Kemba Walker the rest of the season. Miami is just too talented and too deep a team to not make easy work of the Knicks in this one. Play the Heat -4.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Bulls -3 -110

The Bulls (-3) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Hawks. This is just too good a price to pass up on Chicago at home, especially against a Hawks team that has not played well on the road this year. Bulls are 23-8 at home, while Atlanta is 11-17 on the road. Chicago is still missing some key pieces, but still has more than enough to take care of the Hawks with LaVine expected back after missing the last few games before the break. Play Chicago -3! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics -5½ -110

The Celtics (-5.5) are worth a look as a relatively short road favorite against the Nets. Boston was playing some of their best basketball of the entire season before the All-Star break, winning 9 of 10. I look for them to have no problem keeping it going in this one, especially with how short-handed Brooklyn is. Nets won't have any of their newly formed Big 3 of Durant, Irving or Simmons. Brooklyn has some guys who can score, but their defense is a major problem and Boston was playing lights out defense over the last month. Play the Celtics -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic +6½ -105

The Magic (+6.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home dog against the Hawks in Wednesday's NBA action. Most are going to run to the ticket window to lay the points with Atlanta after their impressive 124-116 win over the Cavs last night. Hawks just aren't the same team on the road as they are at home and have to play here on no rest. It's also their 3rd game in 4 nights with the All-Star break on deck. I like the Magic to not only cover, but win this game outright. Play Orlando +6.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies -3½ -110

The Grizzlies (-3.5) are worth a look as a short road favorite against the Pelicans. There is a chance that Morant won't suit up for Memphis in this game, but we have seen this Grizzlies team play extremely well when he's not been available. This is a very deep Memphis team and one that is playing with a ton of confidence right now. Pelicans are in a bad spot on no rest and while they were impressive in last night's 120-90 win over the Raptors, they couldn't have shot it any better in that game. It won't be so easy against a stingy and very underrated Memphis defense. Play the Grizzlies -3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Knicks over 204½ -115

The OVER 204.5 is worth a look in Monday's NBA action between the Knicks and Thunder. I get these aren't the two most explosive offenses, but we don't need a shootout to eclipse this low number. In the Knicks last 5 games they are averaging 110.6 ppg and giving up 118.6 ppg. Hard to see them being all that invested defensively against a bad OKC team, especially having just recently completed a lengthy 5-game west coast trip on Saturday. Play the OVER 204.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Raptors -1½ -110

The Raptors (-1.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Hornets in Monday's NBA action. Toronto should be favored in this one. The Raptors are playing their best basketball of the season, while Charlotte seems out of sorts. Toronto has won and covered in 5 straight, beating the Heat twice, the Hawks twice and the Bulls once during the win streak. Hornets have lost 4 in a row. They scored just 86 in their last game at home against the Heat. Theirs rifts between the players and coaches, Ball is playing way to loose and Hayward has been a non-factor since returning. Play the Raptors -1.5

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic +9½ -107

The Magic (+9.5) are worth a look as a near double-digit home dog against the Celtics. Boston is getting a little too much respect here after winning 4 straight and 6 of their last 7. Not an easy game for the Celtics to get up for either. Magic aren't a very good team, but they are playing well here of late, going 4-3 SU and 4-3 ATS over their last 7 games. Look for Orlando to make a game of it on their home court. Play the Magic +9.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bulls -1½ -110

The Bulls (-1.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Pacers in Friday's NBA action. This is going to look like an awful spot for Chicago, playing on no rest after an OT loss at Toronto last night and the concern that Zach LaVine won't play. Sometimes the spot doesn't matter. Not when you are playing a team in as bad a shape as the Pacers. Indiana is decimated with injuries and with the most recent loss of Isaiah Jackson, they got next to nothing in the frontcourt. It's why we saw them give up 66 points in the 2nd half of their last game at home against the Magic. Play the Bulls -1.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Warriors -10½ -110

The Warriors (-10.5) are worth a look as a double-digit road favorite against the Rockets in Monday's NBA action. Golden State toyed with Houston a couple weeks ago in a 105-103 home win. They won't be so kind this time around. Rockets just don't have the offensive fire-power to keep up and they aren't going to force 17 turnovers like they did in the last meeting. Play the Warriors -10.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Clippers vs Wizards over 217½ -110

The OVER (217.5) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Wizards and Clippers. Both of these defenses come into this game struggling. Los Angeles is allowing 115.0 ppg over their last 5 and the Wizards are giving up 111.4 ppg over their last 5. You also got a Washington offense that is averaging 110.2 ppg at home this season. This should easily get into the 220s. Play the OVER 217.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers +8 -110

Blazers (+8) are worth a look as a near double-digit road dog against the Celtics in Friday's NBA action. Portland is not as down bad as people think without Lillard. Simmons has stepped in and been performing at an exceptional level. The Blazers have been vastly undervalued because of it and it shows with 4 outright wins as an underdog in their last 6 games. Play Portland +8! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat -4 -110

The Heat (-4) are worth a look as a slim home favorite against the Hawks in Friday's NBA action. These two teams just played in Atlanta on Wednesday and Miami won going away 115-91. Heat are now 12-4 over their last 16 and have covered 4 straight. The Hawks are just 4-11 SU & ATS over their last 15 as they continue to be a huge disappointment. Revenge isn't going to be a big enough factor here. Play the Heat -4! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks -5½ -110

The Hawks (-5.5) are worth a look as a mid-range road favorite against the Blazers in Monday's NBA action. This just isn't enough points for Atlanta to be laying. Portland is decimated right now. They don't have either of their dynamic duo in Lillard and McCollum. They also won't have Nurkic or Zeller. Hawks are missing their fair share, but should get some key guys back and win here rather comfortably. Play the Hawks -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Rockets +4½ -110

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

20* SHARP PLAY on Wolves +5½ -105

The Timberwolves (+5.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home dog against the Knicks. New York comes in off an impressive 101-87 win over the Hawks on Christmas Day, but Atlanta has everyone out. Overall this Knicks team just hasn't been playing well. Minnesota on the other hand is playing well right now. Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS over their last 7 games with 5 outright wins as an underdog during this stretch. Play Minnesota +5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs +7½ -110

The Spurs (+7.5) are worth a look as a decently priced road dog against the Jazz in Monday's NBA action. This is just too big a number for Utah to be laying without Donovan Mitchell. You also got to look at how Utah has been playing. Yes, they have won 3 straight and 11 of 13 overall, but they are 0-5 ATS last 5 games. Spurs are playing some of their best ball, as they have won and covered each of their last 3. Play San Antonio +7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns -3½ -110

The Suns (-3.5) are worth a look as a short home favorite against the Warriors in Saturday's big Christmas Day matchup. The home team has dominated the first two matchups in this series. Phoenix won 104-96 and Golden State won 118-96. I expect that to continue, especially given who will be available. Suns are close to full strength, while the Warriors will be without two big pieces in Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole. They might also be without Andre Iguodala. Play the Suns -3.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Celtics +5½ -110

The Celtics (+5.5) are worth a look as a small road dog against the Bucks in Saturday's Christmas Day NBA action. Bucks may not have Giannas for this game, who is questionable with conditioning. Even if he plays, he doesn't figure to be at his best. Boston has also been playing better of late, covering in 4 of their last 5 games. Look for the Celtics to keep it close and maybe even win outright. Play the Celtics +5.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Spurs +2½ -110

The Spurs (+2.5) is worth a look as a small road dog against the Lakers in Thursday's NBA action. LA is a mess right now. Anthony David and Kendrick Nunn are out with injuries, plus they won't have Kent Bazemore, Austin Reeves, Avery Bradley or Malik Monk because of covid. They also got a big Christmas Day game on deck. Play the Spurs +2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Rockets +9½ -110

The Rockets (+9.5) are worth a look as a big road dog against the Pacers in Thursday's NBA action. The Pacers shouldn't be this big a home favorite with how they are playing. Indiana will likely be without Brogdon and have a big game on deck Christmas Day. Houston is on no rest, but will be getting back a big piece in this game in Green. Look for the Rockets to make a game of it. Play Houston +9.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs vs Jazz over 223½ -110

The OVER (223.5) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Spurs and Jazz. Utah's offense is too good right now to not take the OVER with them at home. Jazz have scored 127, 129, 137, 109, 136, 118, 123 and 124 points in their last 8 games. Spurs have allowed 107 or more in 6 of their last 6 and scored 110 or more in 7 of 9. Play the OVER 223.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns -7½ -110

The Suns (-7.5) are worth a look as a decently priced home favorite against the Wizards in Thursday's NBA action. Terrible spot for Washington, playing the second of a back-to-back and 3rd road game in 4 nights overall. We saw this Wizards team run out of gas in the 4th quarter last night, getting outscored 35-16 in the 4th quarter of a 119-105 loss. Play the Suns -7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Cavs -8½ -110

The Cavs (-8.5) are worth a look as a big home favorite against the Rockets in Wednesday's NBA action. It might feel like the books are finally starting to inflate the number on Cleveland, but I don't think that's the case at all. No question Houston has played better of late, but that was when they were at least semi-healthy. That's no longer the case. Houston is decimated with injuries once again and simply put, I don't see them keeping this one close at all. Play the Cavs -8.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hornets +3½ -110

The Hornets (+3.5) are worth a look as a small road dog against the Mavs in Monday's NBA action. Good spot to fade Dallas, who is playing on no rest and without not just their best player but one of the best players in the game in Doncic. Not to mention they just won yesterday 103-84 at OK as a mere 4-point favorite. Charlotte is missing guys, but they are a deep team that has really seemed to take on the challenge of playing short-handed. They have covered 5 straight, winning 3 of those outright as a dog. Play the Hornets +3.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Pelicans -5½ -110

The Pelicans (-5.5) are worth a look as a home favorite against the Pistons in Friday's NBA action. Don't be afraid of laying this kind of number with New Orleans against a team like Detroit. The Pelicans have shown some more life here of late and this Pistons team is awful. Detroit has lost 10 in a row overall and are just 2-10 on the road this season. Play the Pelicans -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -4½ -110

The Lakers (-4.5) are worth a look as a road favorite against the Thunder. After a really bad showing last night at Memphis against a Grizzlies team that was without Morant and Brooks, I like LA to take care of business against a bad OKC team. Play the Lakers -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers -2½ -110

The Lakers (-2.5) are worth a look as a short road favorite against the Grizzlies in Thursday's NBA action. Not only is Los Angeles playing better of late, the Lakers are catching Memphis in a bad spot. Grizzlies will be playing on no rest after a game against the Mavs last night. Say what you want about the Lakers defense, they are clicking on offense and this Grizzlies team plays no defense. Play LA -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets -1½ -110

The Nuggets (-1.5) are worth a look as a slim road favorite against the Pelicans in Wednesday's NBA action. This line looks fishy, but in the end it's just too good a price to pass up with Denver. Nuggets are a better team than their 11-12 record and I feel are a little undervalued after a bad showing at Chicago last time out. Pelicans just aren't a good team and won't be until Zion gets back on the floor and playing at a high level. Play the Nuggets -1.5!