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After getting smoked by the Bucks on Thursday, the Warriors have a quick turnaround here in Chicago. Draymond Green (calf), Klay Thompson (rest) and Gary Payton II (back) have all been ruled out, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if Otto Porter Jr. and/or Andre Iguodala are ultimately rested, as well. The Bulls will be highly motivated to bounce back from their second-half disaster against the Nets on Wednesday, so they could roll to a lopsided victory.

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This spread/ML seems low Thursday as South Alabama is way higher via both KenPom and Sagarin rankings. USA has two of the top seven scorers in the Sun Belt in Charles Manning (17.2 ppg) and Jay Jay Chandler (15.5 ppg). The Jaguars rank in the Top 3 of the Sun Belt in scoring defense (63.6 ppg), scoring offense (75.1), scoring margin (11.5), turnover margin (3.9), blocked shots per game (5.4 bpg) and turnovers forced (16.73). My only real worry here would be COVID issues, but otherwise South Alabama should win.

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Thought I posted this earlier but it didn't show up so I'm sure it was user error -- unfortunately, the ML moved from -160 to -170 in that time, although I doubt it matters as every model has Youngstown State winning despite entering on a two-game skid. Northern Kentucky is 0-5 on the road and has lost each by at least nine points and may have some COVID issues with its past three games postponed/canceled. These clubs are about the same regarding scoring defense but YSU is better offensively and is 8-2 this year when scoring at least 70. NKU has allowed a minimum of 70 points in three of its past four.

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the Blue Raiders probably should be bigger favorites (at least -5 instead of -3.5) but I'm not messing with the spread regardless as FAU isn't a bad team at all. Plus, there could always be the surprise COVID factor. Middle Tennessee is one of those full-court pressure teams and it has led to 133 steals and 252 forced turnovers through the team's first 15 games. Pressure defense always works better at home, where MT is unbeaten -- it's why West Virginia is nearly impossible to beat in Morgantown.

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In March these teams met in the Sun Belt Tournament semifinals, and Appalachian State edged Coastal Carolina, 64-61, in overtime. I expect the Chanticleers to be highly motivated for revenge and cover against an App State team that may have peaked during its tournament run.

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Boise State returns to action following a 15-day layoff. The Broncos will face a Nevada Wolf Pack team that has won six of its last seven. Last season, they also defeated Boise State three times. Yet, look for Boise State’s top-tier scoring defense to be a catalyst Wednesday. The Broncos rank 11th in the country, allowing just 58.2 points per game.

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Consider that the Wolfpack are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss, and 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games overall. While the Cardinals are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games following a ATS loss. In addition, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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Consider that the Redbirds are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. While the Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite, and 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall.

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Consider that the Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games, and 43-21 ATS in their last 64 games playing on 3 or more days rest. While the Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 8-22 ATS in their last 30 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

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Consider that the Tigers are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win, and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win. While the Gators are 7-16-1 ATS in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite., and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. In addition the road team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

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Consider that the Bulldogs are 12-25-3 ATS in their last 40 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 13-29-2 ATS in their last 44 games as an underdog, and 6-18-3 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win. While the Terriers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss, and 36-15 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up loss.

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Gardner Webb. has won four straight games, including a17-point road victory over SEC foe Georgia. Yet, on the season the Runnin’ Bulldogs have had both of their win streaks halted at four. Take the value on Presbyterian.

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Consider that the Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog. While the Musketeers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite, 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall, and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. In addition, the favorite is 14-4 ATS in the last 18 meetings.

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Consider that the Nuggets are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win, and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.  While the Clippers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog.

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Consider that the Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win.  While the Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall, and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

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Consider that the Hurricanes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. While the Seminoles are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600, and 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 Tuesday games.  In addition, the favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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Consider that the Thunder are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous gam, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss, and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a road underdog. While the Wizards are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

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Consider that the Bonnies are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite.  While the Explorers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games, 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall, and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog.

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Consider that the Colonials are 20-41-1 ATS in their last 62 road games, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.  While the Rams are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite, and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.  In addition, the favorite is 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings.

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Consider that the Wildcats are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite, and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.  While the 9-2-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, and 10-3-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog. In addition, the underdog is 15-5-2 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

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Consider that the 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.

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Consider that the Terriers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. While the Spartans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. In addition, road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings while the favorite is 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.

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The Sacramento Kings look to beat Portland for the third consecutive time this season when they visit the Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Both teams are struggling entering the latest meeting. Sacramento has lost three straight games and 11 of 16, while Portland has dropped six of its last seven games and 16 of its last 20. Portland will be without star guard Damian Lillard (abdomen) for the fourth straight game while backcourt partner CJ McCollum (lung) will miss his 15th consecutive game. The Trail Blazers are 3-11 during McCollum's absence.  Consider that the Trail Blazers are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.

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Containing two of the nation's top three scorers was a big task this week for Maryland, which proved to have no answers for Iowa's Keegan Murray or Illinois' Kofi Cockburn. Now comes the nation's other top scorer as Johnny Davis and No. 23 Wisconsin (12-2, 3-1 Big Ten) arrive in College Park, Md., Sunday for a game against the Terrapins (8-6, 0-3). Tough assignments are the fate these days for Maryland, which yielded 35 points to Murray in an 80-75 loss at Iowa Monday, and 23 points and 18 rebounds to Cockburn in a 76-64 defeat at Illinois on Thursday. Consider that the Badgers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite, and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

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The Atlanta Hawks will try to complete a .500 road trip on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers, who are looking to end a three-game losing streak. The Hawks began the road trip -- which covered 5,723 miles -- with 12 players on either the COVID-19 list or injured list. Healthy again, they have won two of the five road games. The Clippers were defeated 123-108 on Saturday for their third straight loss. The Clippers have dropped nine of their last 12 games.

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Consider that the Bearcats are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win, 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall, and 12-37-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up win. While the Tigers are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.

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The Mastodons are a much better team than the Colonials. They have covered in each of their last four games and in six of their last seven conference games dating back to last season. On the other side, the Colonials are 2-11 SU and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games and 1-4 ATS in their last five conference games. Kenpom ranks the Mastodons about 40 spots ahead of the Colonials. This spread is way too low. Take the Mastodons in this Horizon Conference matchup.

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Suddenly, home games are becoming difficult for the Brooklyn Nets. Winless at home since Dec. 16, the Nets will attempt to halt a five-game home skid Sunday afternoon when they face the San Antonio Spurs. Brooklyn earned its Dec. 16 home victory when Kevin Durant scored 34 points in a 114-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The losing streak started with a seven-point loss to the Orlando Magic on Dec. 18, which was followed by collapses down the stretch in losses to the 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers before the Nets lost by double digits to the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks.  On Monday, the Nets trailed by 28 against Memphis in a 118-104 defeat. After rallying from 19 points down to win at Indiana on Wednesday, the Nets never led, trailing by as many as 24 points in Friday's 121-109 loss to the Bucks, who hit 16 3-pointers. Consider that the Spurs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

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The Miami Heat, 2-2 in what is scheduled to be a six-game road trip, will face their stiffest test yet on Saturday when they visit the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix has the best record in the NBA at 30-8, and Chris Paul leads the league in assists per game (10.1) while ranking fifth in steals (1.9). The Suns are 25-0 when leading after three quarters, and Paul -- as their veteran point guard -- deserves credit for closing out opponents. Consider that the Heat are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.

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Fourth-ranked Gonzaga looks to defeat Pepperdine for the 42nd consecutive time when the two teams open West Coast Conference play on Saturday night at Spokane, Wash. The Waves have lost 23 consecutive times in Spokane as part of that dubious skid. Pepperdine's last road win in the series was a 65-64 triumph on Feb. 19, 1998, and its most recent victory anywhere against the Bulldogs was an 88-79 home win on Jan. 18, 2002. Gonzaga (11-2) is 45-2 against the Waves (6-9) during Mark Few's 23-year tenure as coach.

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The Utes have lost three in a row. They blew a 14-point lead in the second half Thursday in a 74-68 loss to visiting Washington. Branden Carlson, Lazar Stefanovic and Gabe Madsen each scored 12 points for Utah and Marco Anthony and Rollie Worster tallied 10 apiece. Anthony grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and led the Utes with four assists. It was just Utah's second loss in eight home games this season.

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LSU held on to beat Kentucky for its first SEC win. The Tigers bounced back from their first loss of the season in their SEC opener at Auburn six days earlier. LSU held the Wildcats to 10 points during the final 13 minutes of the game to overcome a nine-point deficit. Even with the frantic final two minutes, the Tigers finished the game with a 24-10 run. Consider that the Tigers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.

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Notre Dame is coming off a big win over North Carolina on Wednesday to make it four straight wins for the Irish as they improved to 2-1 in the ACC. Notre Dame now hits the road where it has struggled, going 1-2 with the two losses coming by blowouts against Boston College and Illinois and the lone win being a one-point win at Pittsburgh. Overall, the Irish are 6-0 at home but just 2-5 on the highway, getting outscored by close to nine ppg.

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First, Iowa State had further to go, after going 2-22 last season, 0-18 in conference play, and a combined 14-42 over the last two seasons combined. The Cyclones lost all five of their top scorers from last year's team and returned three rotational players from last year's team, who averaged just 10.7 points per game combined. Iowa State won its first 12 games of the season by an average of 17 points per game, with just two decided by fewer than 10 points. The Cyclones are coming off a 51-47 win over Texas Tech on Wednesday that was their first conference win since late February 2020.

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The Demon Deacons played without Daivien Williamson, the team's third-leading scorer (12.9), who missed a game for the first time this season Tuesday night and was believed to be in the health and safelty protocol. Carter Whitt filled in, though he didn't score. Of concern to Forbes were 22 turnovers, including eight by LaRavia. Consider that the Demon Deacons are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

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Consider that the Cowboys are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 Saturday games and  7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. While the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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Consider that the Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. While the Explorers are 17-35-1 ATS in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600 and 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall. In addition, the road team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

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Consider that the Pirates are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games and 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog. While the Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games, and  6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. In addition the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

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Justin Moore continues to show why he's on the verge of becoming the next standout for No. 19 Villanova. With Collin Gillespie scoreless midway through the second half, Moore took over and carried the Wildcats past Creighton 75-41 on Wednesday. Moore finished with 22 points, though Gillespie, a Player of the Year candidate, did finish with 11. Moore will look to keep Villanova (10-4, 3-1 Big East) surging when it aims for a fourth straight win Saturday at DePaul.  Consider that the Blue Demons are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog.

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UConn (10-3, 1-1 Big East) is ready to return to action for the first time since beating Marquette 78-70 on Dec. 21. All players are expected to be available, although some could be on a minutes limit. The Pirates (10-3, 1-2) lost to both Providence and Villanova last week with only eight scholarship players available. But rim protector Ike Obiagu returned from COVID pause to help Seton Hall beat host Butler on Tuesday, and 6-10 forward Tyrese Samuel likely will be available to play against the Huskies. Consider that the Huskies are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

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Consider that the Flyers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. While the Colonials are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.

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Consider that the Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as a favorite and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.  While the Cowboys are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games as an underdog and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games.

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The Suns look to record win No. 30 when they host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight as they continue one of the best starts in franchise history. Phoenix's top start through 38 games was 31-7 during the 2004-05 season, a team led by superstar Steve Nash. A win against the Clippers would place the Suns at 30-8. And Phoenix is thriving despite five players being in COVID-19 protocol -- big men Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee, forwards Jae Crowder and Abdel Nader, along with guard Landry Shamet. Consider that the Clippers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest.

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Consider that the Grizzlies are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. While the Eagles are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games as an underdog, 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games following three or more consecutive road games, and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

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Consider that the Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall, and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. While the Cougars are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

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This game could be Warriors' final one before the return of shooting guard Klay Thompson, who hasn't played in more than two years because of ACL and Achilles tears. Golden State reportedly is optimistic that Thompson will be able to play at home against Cleveland on Sunday night. New Orleans won five of its last six games before New Year's, but the schedule at the start of 2022 has not been kind. The Pelicans' losing streak started with a road loss against defending champion Milwaukee on Saturday. The game against Golden State concludes a homestand featuring the top three teams in the Western Conference in four days. The Pelicans lost to Utah 115-104 on Monday and to Phoenix on Tuesday, 123-110. Consider that the Warriors are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

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Consider that the Mean Green are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games.

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Consider that the Antelopes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games following three or more consecutive home games. While the Vaqueros are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

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Consider that the Chanticleers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games following three or more consecutive home games.  While the Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.

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Ohio State has won this season with offense, ranking fifth in the Big Ten in scoring (76.7 points per game), third in 3-point field goal percentage (39.7 percent) and second in field goal percentage (48.9 percent). Liddell ranks fourth in the Big Ten in scoring at 19.6 points per game, while Justin Aherns ranks ninth in the league in 3-pointers made at 2.4 per game. Indiana (10-3, 1-2) returns home after a disappointing 61-58 loss at Penn State. The Hoosiers went just 4 of 17 from 3-point range in the loss and were outrebounded 39-29. During one second half stretch, Penn State was able to grind nearly two minutes off the clock by grabbing four straight offensive rebounds.  Consider that the Buckeyes are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

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Consider that the Bearcats are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. While the favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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Consider that the Highlanders are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games. While the Spartans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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The Miami Heat continue a six-game road trip on Wednesday when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers. Miami comes in halfway through its road swing, which matches the Heat's longest this season. After starting the trek Dec. 31 with a 120-110 win at Houston, Miami dropped its last two against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday 115-113 and Monday at Golden State 115-108.  The loss to the Warriors came with an additional toll. Jimmy Butler was helped off the court in the third quarter having sustained what the team later announced was a right ankle injury. He has been ruled out against the Blazers. Consider that the Heat are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Portland.

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The Denver Nuggets haven't spent as much time at home this season as many other teams. They've played 21 of their 35 games on the road so far this year, most of those without their full lineup intact, and the last two without their head coach. Denver won't have a full complement of players Wednesday night, but it will get a chance to play at home when it hosts the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets haven't dominated at Ball Arena like they have in past years, going just 8-6 with a couple of underwhelming losses tossed in. They'll have to be well-prepared for Utah, as the Jazz lead the Northwest Division so far this season. Consider that the Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. While the Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 22.7 points per game to go along with averages of 5.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks. Teammate Luguentz Dort, who is dealing with a sore knee and is uncertain for Wednesday, is second with 16.3 points per game. A bright spot for Oklahoma City has been newcomer Josh Giddey, who was named as the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December on Tuesday. The 19-year-old from Australia averaged 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists during the month. Consider that the Thunder are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games as an underdog.

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After their six-game win streak was snapped on Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks look to get back on track on Wednesday night when they host the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks are coming off a 115-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who earned back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo paced Milwaukee with 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists on 11-of-21 shooting. Jrue Holiday trailed close behind with 29 points, and Bobby Portis had 12 to go with 14 rebounds. Khris Middleton chipped in 10 points after missing Saturday's game due to personal reasons.  Consider that the Raptors are 9-26 ATS in their last 35 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

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Consider that the Ospreys are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog, and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. While the Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. In addition, the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, marking his fourth consecutive double-double and team-high 18th of the season. Carter also scored his 2,000th career point in the loss. Wagner scored a team-high 22 points for his 20th consecutive game in double figures - the second-longest streak by a rookie in Magic history. Gary Harris (19 points) went 5 of 10 from 3-point range and Terrence Ross contributed 15 points off the bench, giving him 48 points in two games since clearing protocol.  Consider that the 76ers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Orlando.

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Hornets are the worst defensive team in the NBA. They allow 116.7 PPG. The last two games have seen them give up 133 to Phoenix and 124 to Charlotte. Those kind of defensive numbers, coupled with being this large of a favorite, is a bad combo. The back to back wins should have Detroit somewhat confident heading into this game. It's not like Charlotte is some great team either. While the Hornets are currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, they've given up more points than they've scored this year and tonight marks just the EIGHTH game where they come in as the favorite.

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Consider that the Buccaneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite, and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Wednesday games.

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No. 10 Michigan State will look to stretch its winning streak to eight games when it hosts Nebraska today. The Spartans' last victory wasn't easy. They were down 13 points to Northwestern on Sunday and the game was tied at 57 before they rattled off eight consecutive points. "We did not play our best basketball," coach Tom Izzo said. "It was not something that will go down in Michigan State lore as far as a game, that first half. But the second half I did think we competed more." Gabe Brown scored 15 of his 20 points after the break, including a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute. The 73-67 win allowed Michigan State (12-2, 3-0 Big Ten) to preserve its No. 10 ranking.  Consider that the Cornhuskers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games following three or more consecutive home games.

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The Sacramento Kings will look to derail LeBron James and the Lakers when they visit Los Angeles for a duel of Pacific Division rivals Tuesday night. James had his run of 30-point games end at seven straight on Sunday, but still managed a game-high 26 as the Lakers won a second in a row, 108-103 at home over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The victory came even though the Lakers were outrebounded 56-28.  Consider that Kings are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games playing on 1 days rest.

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The Pelicans got their top two scorers -- Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas -- back Monday. The Pelicans, who began the new year with a 136-113 loss at defending champion Milwaukee on Saturday, are in the midst of three home games against the best teams in West over four days. The stretch concludes against NBA-leading Golden State on Thursday. Consider that the Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.

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Consider that the Lions are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog.  While the Bisons are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite and 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

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The Pacers put themselves in position for a stirring win Sunday by mounting a 22-9 run to take an 84-73 lead with three minutes left in the third quarter. But the Cavaliers scored the final 15 points of the period and led by as many as nine in the fourth quarter. Indiana fell to 2-7 since a three-game winning streak that ended Dec. 10. That winning streak included a 122-102 victory over the Knicks on Dec. 8. The Knicks haven't been at .500 since entering the game against the Pacers at 12-12. That loss marked the start of a 5-8 stretch for New York, which won three in a row from Dec. 25-29 to move within a game of the break-even mark before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-80 on New Year's Eve. The Knicks enter Tuesday in 11th place in the East, one game behind the Raptors and Boston Celtics, who are tied for the final two play-in spots. Their attempts to climb the standings have been complicated by a string of injuries and COVID-19 absences. Consider that the Pacers are 20-9-2 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Rating: 2 Units

With most of their players back in the lineup, the Toronto Raptors will be going for their third straight victory Tuesday night against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Scottie Barnes, the last regular to return from health and safety protocols for the Raptors, scored 13 points Sunday in a 120-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks. Slightly more than a week ago, the Raptors were trying to assemble a team while having 10 players in the COVID-19 protocol. With the regulars back, Raptors coach Nick Nurse must figure out his rotations. Consider that the Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

Fifth-year LSU coach Will Wade is trying to rebuild the Tigers program to the heights it enjoyed during Brown's 25-year tenure, which included trips to the Final Four in 1981 and 1986. "We're made up of the right stuff," Wade said. "We're going to be really good this year. We're really good right now."  Wade said the Tigers "just lost our way a little bit" in the loss to Auburn, falling behind 18-1 while missing their first 16 field-goal attempts. They played without starting shooting guard Brandon Murray, who was sidelined by a hamstring injury, and the team shot 28.6 percent (18-of-63) from the floor, making just six 3-pointers in 29 attempts. Consider that the Wildcats are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.

Rating: 2 Units

K-State (8-4, 0-1 Big 12) overcame a 15-point deficit and tied the game late against the Sooners, but fell 71-69. Mark Smith had career highs with 25 points, 16 rebounds and five assists. He became the first Wildcat with at least 25 points and 15 boards in a game since Michael Beasley in 2008.  Consider that the Longhorns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. While the Wildcats are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Bison are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Tuesday games.  In addition the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

No. 11 Auburn will travel to Columbia, S.C., to face the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday night, when the surging Tigers will look for continued dominance by big man Walker Kessler. A transfer from North Carolina, Kessler has been swatting away shots at a record pace for Auburn (12-1, 1-0 SEC), which opened conference action Wednesday with a 70-55 home victory over No. 16 LSU. The dominating Kessler played an enormous role in the game. He crafted a triple-double, including a career-high 11 blocks, as Auburn held the visiting Tigers to 28.6 percent shooting from the field and 20.7 percent from long range. The Newnan, Ga., native led his team with 16 points and 10 rebounds as Auburn rolled to its ninth straight victory. Consider that the Tigers are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite.

Rating: 2 Units

Denver faces a Dallas team that has gotten key players back, most notably Luka Doncic. Doncic missed 10 games before leading the Mavericks to a 95-86 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday night. It was his first game in 23 days and he was sporting a brace on his left knee. Coach Jason Kidd limited him to 31 minutes, and he finished with 14 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Dallas also got Tim Hardaway Jr. and Max Kleber back into the lineup. Both players missed six games in health and safety protocol since testing positive for COVID-19 before Christmas. The win over the Thunder was the second straight for the Mavericks after they dropped five of their previous seven. They went 5-5 without Doncic.

Rating: 3 Units  NBA Play of the Day

The Memphis Grizzlies own the notable distinction of being the only team to defeat the heavyweights of the Western Conference in the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz this season. Ja Morant played a significant role in those victories, and he and the rest of the Grizzlies will get a crack at another upper-echelon team Monday night in a visit to the Brooklyn Nets. Morant heads into Monday's game averaging 24.7 points a game this season and 26.5 points in six games since returning from a 12-game absence due to a sprained knee and the NBA health and safety protocol. The Grizzlies were 10-2 in his absence, and Morant is averaging 30.5 points during their current four-game winning streak. Morant has scored at least 30 points in three straight games for the first time in his career. He started it by capping a 33-point night with the game-winner in Phoenix on Dec. 27, scored 41 two nights later in a five-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and then finished with 30 in Friday's 118-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that Vaqueros are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Monday games. While the Bearkats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

This is a redemption game for Rattlers senior guard MJ Randolph, who averages 19.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists and should be the best player on the floor. In the most recent meeting in March 2020, also in Daytona Beach, Randolph missed a free throw with no time left in regulation and Florida A&M ended up losing in overtime. Florida A&M ranks 298th at Kenpom, 55 spots ahead of Bethune-Cookman. Lay the small number.

Rating: 2 Units

Towson travels to Drexel as both teams start conference play in the Colonial. This line feels a bit small here for me and my model definitely agrees with this one- it's projecting a four point win for Towson. The Tigers are 11-2 ATS this season including 7-0 ATS on the road. Drexel also has not played since December 14th, so the Dragons may find themselves a bit rusty. Towson has won three straight meetings with Drexel and nine of the last ten since 2016. Take the small number now, pay attention to inactive reports and watch to see if Towson can continue their dominance over their conference foe.

Rating: 2 Units

The Lakers would appear to need all the help they can get to defeat the Timberwolves. Their rough eight-game stretch started Dec. 17 with a 110-92 defeat at Minnesota, in a game when Davis left in the third quarter with his knee injury and hasn't played since. The Wolves actually have two victories over the Lakers this season, also beating them 107-83 at Los Angeles on Nov. 12. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 28.5 points in the two victories, but is out in COVID-19 protocol, along with guards McKinley Wright IV and D'Angelo Russell. Minnesota has lost four of its last five games during its COVID-19 issues. Anthony Edwards returned from a six-game absence in a 120-108 defeat at Utah on Friday to score 26 points. Jarred Vanderbilt also returned Friday, while Patrick Beverley and Naz Reid are two games into their return.

Rating: 2 Units

It won't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out that the majority of the public money in this contest will be on the 27-8 Phoenix Suns. But I think there's value here on the 19-17 home side. This is a revenge game for the Hornets after they fell 137-106 in Phoenix on December 19th. Here's a perfect opportunity to get some revenge against a Suns team coming off their worst loss of the year. The Suns fell 123-108 in Boston as 3.5-point favorites last time out. Charlotte enters red hot after three straight victories as well, most recently a 116-108 victory over Indiana. Charlotte averages 115.2 points per game (2nd.)

Rating: 2 Units

The Kings, who are 9-12 at home this season yet started the weekend just a half-game outside the Western Conference playoff picture, are actually in good shape in terms of COVID. Sacramento split two home games against the Dallas Mavericks this week, winning Wednesday on Chimezie Metu's 3-pointer at the buzzer before losing Friday's rematch. In Wednesday's game, the Kings got Davion Mitchell, Alex Len and Louis King back from the COVID list. On Friday, Neemias Queta returned from COVID protocol, and he was the final Kings player on the list. Shooting guard Terence Davis, Sacramento's seventh-leading scorer at 9.5 points per game, missed Friday's game due to left ankle soreness. Otherwise, the Kings are healthy, which is not the case for the Heat. In fact, Miami's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday was postponed because the Heat did not have the NBA's requirement of eight available players. Consider that the Heat are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Rating: 2 Units

The Pacers, meantime, will be trying to recover from having a home win snatched from their grasp on Friday night when the Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan connected on a desperation 3-pointer at the horn for a 108-106 victory. It was Chicago's second win over the Pacers in six days, with Indiana also suffering a 116-108 home loss to the Charlotte Hornets in between. The three-game skid is Indiana's sixth losing streak of the season -- two two-gamers, two three-gamers and two four-game streaks. In the rematch with the Bulls, the Pacers were down five players -- including standout guard Malcolm Brogdon and Kelan Martin, who joined the group Friday -- because of COVID protocol. Consider that the Cavaliers are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 games overall.

Rating: 2 Units

Indiana had its scheduled game on Wednesday against UNC Asheville canceled due to COVID-19 issues within the Bulldogs' program. The Hoosiers, who have won three straight, haven't played since beating Northern Kentucky 79-61 on Dec. 22. Indiana is seeking its first road win of the season, having dropped games at Syracuse and at Wisconsin by a combined seven points in its first two matchups away from home. Consider that the Hoosiers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. While the home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

The No. 10 Spartans and host Wildcats have exceeded expectations to this point of the season and will look for more when they meet Sunday afternoon at Evanston, Ill.  Michigan State (11-2, 2-0) enters on a six-game winning streak, but head coach Tom Izzo doesn't want to hear any boastful talk after the Spartans struggled in an 81-68 win over High Point on Wednesday.  Michigan State did play that game against High Point without four players and two starters: Max Christie and Marcus Bingham Jr. They also happen to be two of the Spartans' best defenders. Consider that the Wildcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Redbirds are 14-35-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS win. While the Beacons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as a home favorite, 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, and 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Big Green are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. While the Big Red are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games following three or more consecutive road games, and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Billikens are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 Sunday games, 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 home games, and 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games as a home favorite.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

The Jazz will have veterans Mike Conley Jr. and Joe Ingles back in the lineup Saturday after they sat out of Friday's 120-108 win over Minnesota. Donovan Mitchell, who had missed the two previous games with a back injury, returned to score a season-best 39 points with six 3-pointers.  Mitchell looks forward to the matchup of NBA heavyweights. "They are a hell of a team led by a hell of a player, Hall of Famer (Steph Curry)," Mitchell said. "We've got to come out ready and prepared. They've had some time off to lock in on us. We've got to come out there, fight and compete. It's going to be a good one. Let's go."  Utah is on a six-game winning streak. Mitchell helped make that happen by igniting the Jazz with 12 points during a 22-0 fourth-quarter run against the Timberwolves on Friday. Consider that the Warriors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Utah.

Rating: 2 Units

One of the hardest-hit teams was the Brooklyn Nets, but they will be at relatively full strength Saturday night when they host the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the past two weeks, almost the entire Nets roster entered the protocol, forcing the team to scramble to fill roster spots and resulting in three postponements. Brooklyn's missing players included stars James Harden and Kevin Durant, who both made successful returns. The last player to clear the protocol was rookie Kessler Edwards, who was among those to fill in admirably when the Nets started losing players in mid-December. Harden is set to play his fourth game since returning. The star guard came back in immediately registered a triple-double of 36 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 122-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 25. He followed that up on Monday with 39 points and 15 assists in a 124-108 win over the Clippers, and then he notched another triple-double Thursday with 33 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 110-102 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Consider that the Clippers are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.

Rating: 2 Units

Chicago won its sixth straight game on Friday in the first leg of a back-to-back set, beating the Indiana Pacers 108-106 in Indianapolis. DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 28 points, five of which came in the game's final 36.4 seconds. DeRozan's 3-pointer as time expired extended the Bulls' longest winning streak of the season and pushed his own run of consecutive games scoring at least 20 points to 11. Since Dec. 19 -- which marked both DeRozan's first game back from a three-game absence due to COVID-19 health and safety protocol and the beginning of the Bulls' win streak -- he is averaging 28.5 points per game. Chicago's Coby White, who also returned from protocol at the start of the winning streak, matched a season-high with 24 points on Friday. Nikola Vucevic grabbed 16 rebounds to go with 14 points. Consider that the Bulls are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Green Wave are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games, and 7-25 ATS in their last 32 road games following three or more consecutive home games. While the Bearcats are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. In addition the favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Aztecs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games following three or more consecutive home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. While the Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. In addition the home team is 6-2-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

A COVID-19 outbreak has kept Florida State sidelined for more than two weeks, while the Wolfpack has lost four games in a row.  NC State (7-6, 0-2 ACC) is coming off a 91-83 loss at Miami on Wednesday night, when they let a second-half lead slip away. NC State led 73-68 with 7:06 remaining in the game but did not make another field goal until 1:35 remained.  The Hurricanes put together a 17-2 run to seal the outcome.  The late collapse squandered a 24-point effort by Jericole Hellems. The Wolfpack also got production from Dereon Seabron, who had 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Terquavion Smith also had 14 points.  Consider that the Wolfpack are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that the Blue Jays are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games, and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that San Antonio is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games, and 45-18-1 ATS in their last 64 Friday games. While Memphis is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Los Angeles Clippers can assure themselves of a winning three-game road trip Friday night when they face the Toronto Raptors, who are gradually returning to full strength. The Clippers opened their trip with a 91-82 victory Wednesday over the Boston Celtics, who were only 4-for-42 in 3-point attempts. "I just think playing a lot of zone got them out of their rhythm," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. "I think that's what hurt them the most." The Raptors are coming off a 114-109 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday that saw the return of Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn from COVID-19 protocol. Consider that the Raptors are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest.

Rating:  2 Units

COVID-19 has hit the Pacers, who will have to play this game without Malcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte and Jeremy Lamb. When these two teams played Sunday, the Bulls won by eight points, but could have won by a lot more had Duarte not caught fire in the third quarter to help the Pacers at least stay somewhat in the game. The Bulls have scored at least 130 points in three of their last four games, and since most of the team has already had COVID, we don’t need to worry about any last-minute surprises. The Bulls could run away with this one.

Rating: 2 Units

The Purple Eagles have been great ATS. They are 7-4 ATS including 6-2 ATS away from home. The Bobcats on the other end are 1-4 ATS at home. They are going to be without one of their best players, Savion Lewis, for the rest of the season. The Purple Eagles play at a very slow pace. The Bobcats have struggled in low scoring games. They are just 2-4 ATS in games that have had less than 145 points. This is the Bobcats first real test without Savion Lewis. The Purple Eagles defense will be able to hold the Bobcats enough to win this game straight up.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that Idaho State is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog, 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall, and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. While Montana is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that Tennessee Martin is 20-42 ATS in their last 62 games following a straight up loss, 16-36 ATS in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 15-36 ATS in their last 51 games as a road underdog. While Austin Peay is 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. In addition the Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

Consider that Alabama A&M is 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog, 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall, 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games, and 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a road underdog.

Rating: 2 Units

The Sacramento Kings will attempt to double up on Dallas, starting when they host the Mavericks in the opener of a three-day, two-game home set Wednesday night. The Kings will open the series on the second night of a back-to-back, having outlasted the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 117-111 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. They will also tangle with the Mavericks on Friday night. Dallas, which has opened a five-game trip with a loss at Utah and a win at Portland, will see a new-look Kings starting lineup that featured Marvin Bagley III against the Thunder. Bagley, who had started just one game previously this season, responded to a promotion from interim coach Alvin Gentry with nine points and 10 rebounds as part of one of the Kings' best team efforts of the season against the Thunder. Consider that Dallas is 7-21-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.

Rating 2 Units

The Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers, who face each other Wednesday night in Rip City, handled adversity a bit differently in their most recent games. Playing without the injured Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz cruised to a 110-104 victory over the Spurs in San Antonio on Monday night. As he did in Mitchell's only other missed game this season, reigning Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson stepped up to fill in some of the offensive void with a team-high 23 points. He had 30 in Mitchell's previous miss. Rudy Gobert, whose three blocked shots moved him into the NBA's all-time top 50 in the category, led a Jazz defense that sparked Utah's win. Their defense was especially effective in the second quarter while holding the Spurs to 16 points to take a 10-point lead into halftime. Consider that Utah is 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog.