Nuggets.

Best Bet play.

Game 574.

7:10 pm pst.

Brooklyn has now lost four in a row both SU and ATS. This is a matchup the Nets are not accustomed to seeing as the Nuggets offense can go score-for-score with them. The edge goes to Denver, which is a much better rebounding squad. The Nuggets are 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog. Take Denver. Thank you.

Kings.

OM PLAY.

Game 564.

7:10 pm pst.

Winning seven of their last 10 SU (7-3 ATS), Sacramento has a chance at the postseason. They must keep winning. San Antonio has dropped five in a row SU and can’t do anything to stop their playoff hopes from dwindling. These two teams split two meetings this season. However, the Kings have been money to bettors in this matchup, covering seven of the last nine meetings in this series. They are also 7-1 ATS L8 as an underdog. Take Sacramento. Thank you.

Mavericks.

OM Play.

Game 536.

4:40 pm pst.

The line here should be closer to a pick ‘em or even the Mavs -1. Dallas is four games ahead of Memphis in the South West and are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fifth seed in the Western Conference. The Mavericks need wins. They are 7-2 SU their last nine. They have won and covered the last two meetings with the Nets, including a 17-point thumping in the sole 2021 matchup. Brooklyn is on an 0-3 slide, both SU and ATS and just doesn’t seem to be in sync. Dallas is 4-0 ATS L4 vs. teams with a winning record and 5-1 ATS l6 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Red Sox on the Run Line.

HR PLAY.

Game 912.

10:10 am pst.

The first place Red Sox square off against the last place Tigers here. They have taken six of the last seven meetings with Detroit. Boston’s lineup ranks third, averaging over 4.97 RPG while Detroit’s offense is 30th, accounting for a mere, 2.97 RPG. Turnbull (1-2, 4.50) and Eovaldi (4-2, 3.63) are starting today. Eovaldi is 2-0 with a 1.89 in three career starts vs. Detroit while Turnbull has faced Boston just once, going 5.0 IP, back in 2019. The Red Sox are 4-1 L5 following a loss and 21-10 L31 vs. the AL Central. Take the Red Sox on the Run Line. Thank you.

Utah.

VI MOVE.

Game 530.

6:10 pm pst.

The Spurs are spent, having played three OT contests in their last four outings. They play a fresh, Jazz team they destroyed, 130-109 in the only meetings of 2021. Utah, tied for the best record in the Western Conference, wants the top-seed come the postseason and needs wins to do just that. San Antonio is 0-4 ATS L4 meetings with the Jazz. Take Utah. Thank you.

Portland.

BEST BET.

Game 517.

4:40 pm pst.

Cleveland, which has lost seven in a row both SU and ATS, is eliminated from the playoffs. The Cavaliers will come in here exhausted after last nights draining OT loss to the Suns. Coming off a tough loss to Atlanta on Monday, expect Portland’s dynamic duo back court of Lillard and McCollum (51.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to make a statement here against a team they shredded by 19 points in the only meeting of 2021. The Trailblazers are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. the Cavaliers, 4-1 ATS l5 as a road favorite, and 7-3 ATS L10 following an ATS loss. Take Portland. Thank you.

Sacramento.

VIM.

Game 507.

3:10 pm pst.

Oklahoma City is officially eliminated from the postseason. Technically, Sacramento, although a slim shot, still has a chance to make the playoffs. So. every win is crucial. The Thunder’s top two scorers have been out and won’t be returning this season. This is a team on a 1-17 SU run, covering just four games since March. Meanwhile, the Kings have been surging, particularly against the spread where they have covered four of their last five outings. They have too much offense here for their opponent to compete with. Sacto has had great success against OKC, going 5-0 ATS L5 in Oklahoma City and 8-3 ATS L11 overall vs. Oklahoma City. Take the Kings. Thank you.

Dodgers on the RUN LINE.

Crusher.

Game 933.

11:20 am pst.

After a nearly two-week funk, LA’s bats came alive Sunday for 16 runs. The Dodgers lineup (3rd) is accounting for over 5.10 RPG. The Cubs bats are erratic at best. Los Angeles has had their way with Chicago, winning four of the last five meetings. Kershaw (4-2, 2.09) and Hendricks (1-3, 7.54) are starters here. Kershaw owns a career, 6-3 record with a 2.74 ERA in 11 starts vs. The Cubs. Hendricks possesses a lifetime, 2-3 mark with a 6.00 ERA in five starts vs. the Dodgers. The Cubs are 8-20 L28 vs. RH starters, 2-6 L8 as an underdog, and 2-7 L9 overall. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

76ers.

VIM

Game 573.

6:10 pm pst.

Philly is a half-game ahead of Brooklyn in the Atlantic and owns the best overall record in the East. After a close-call in OT last night in San Antonio, they need to put the pedal to the metal here today. Especially against a Chicago team on a three-game slide both SU and ATS. The 76ers have taken six in a row over the Bulls SU, going 5-1 ATS, winning and covering both matchups this season. Chicago is 1-4 ATS l5 on one days rest, 1-4 ATS L5 as an underdog, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Knicks.

OMP.

Game 575.

New York owns the No. 4 spot in the East and faces a Memphis team they beat 133-129 in OT just over three weeks ago. They are red-hot, riding an 11-1 SU run and are an astounding, 14-1 ATS their last 15 outings. The Grizzlies have dropped three of their last four both SU and ATS with a defense that has become a league doormat. Randle and Barrett (41.9 PPG combined) will light up the scoreboard here. The Knicks are 6-0 ATS L6 on zero days rest, 8-1 ATS L9 as an underdog, and 10-1 ATS l11 on the road. Take New York. Thank you.

Denver.

Game 545.

7:10 pm pst.

Both teams need wins. But Los Angeles is without Leonard, Beverly, and Ibaka. They just don’t have the personnel to compete here. The Clippers are 0-2 their last 2 games SU and are riding an 0-3 mark ATS. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are red-hot, winning eight of their last nine SU. Giving a team that is 3-1 ATS their last four as a ‘dog points here is a huge mistake. Denver is 4-0 ATS L4 at L.A. Los Angeles is 1-3-1 ATS L5 as a fav. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

VIM.

Game 522.

5:10 pm pst.

The line here is short due to the fact that Kyrie Irving’s status is unknown and Kevin Durant is most-likely sitting. Whether Irving plays or not, Brooklyn still has a ton of weapons in their No. 2 ranked offense to decimate Portland’s 25th ranked defense. The Blazers are 0-4 ATS L4 vs. the Nets, 1-5 ATS L6 as a fav, and 1-4 ATS L5 following a SU win. The Nets are 4-1 ATS L5 at home, 8-3 ATS L11 as a ‘dog, and 4-0 ATS l4 overall. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Washington.

OMP.

Game 515.

4:40 pm pst.

Washington is playing amazing basketball, winning 11 of their last 13 contests SU. Not only that, but they are getting bettors paid as well, riding an 11-4 ATS run. The Wizards surge is due to the team finally getting healthy. The Cavaliers not healthy, with seven players either questionable or out. Even when they were at full strength, they couldn’t win. Washington took the only meeting this season, 119-10, just five days ago. They are also 10-1 ATS L11 on one days rest, 6-1 ATS L7 on the road, and 6-1 ATS L7 as a fav. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

Golden State.

Slam Dunk.

Game 505.

5:10 pm pst.

Following an embarrassing, 133-103 beat down to the Mavericks on Tuesday, in which the Warriors went 9:23 without scoring a single point, look for Steph Curry and Golden State to come out here extra motivated. Coach, Steve Kerr stated that every remaining game is considered a playoff in his mind. Golden State has won and covered both meetings with Minny this season and will win and cover here. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. the Timberwolves, 4-0 ATS L4 following a SU loss, and 9-4 ATS L13 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Chicago on the RUN LINE.

CRUSHER.

Game 970.

2:10 pm pst.

Carlos Rodon (3-0, 0.47) faces one of the Majors poorest-scoring offenses (3.08 RPG) with one of the worst Team BA’s (.206). The LH has the luxury of his own lineup accounting for over 5.00 RPG. After winning nine straight meetings, the White Sox lost yesterday to the Tigers and will bounce back strong here. Detroit is 3-13 L16 at Chicago and 6-20 L26 overall vs. Chicago. Take the White Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Denver.

OMP.

Game 578.

6:10 pm pst.

The line here should be closer to a -7 or -8. The oddsmakers have been inflating the Nuggets. Today, they have come in way short because the team just hasn’t been covering. But they are winning. They will once again win, but this time, they will cover as they host a contest with the Pelicans, which are 2-6 ATS L8 on one days rest, 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take Denver. Thank you.

San Antonio.

VIM.

Game 575.

5:10 pm pst.

Miami is banged-up., But, the absence of Victor Oladipo will be the nails in the coffin here. San Antonio has won three in a row and five of the last six, both SU and ATS. The Spurs are also one of the few NBA teams that have a better road record (18-10) then at home (13-19). Look for the backcourt of DeRozan and Murray (37.1 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to take this game over. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS L8 at the Heat and 4-0 ATS L4 as a road ‘dog. The Heat are 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest and 7-18-1 ATS L26 following a SU loss. Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Indiana.

VI MOVE.

Game 527.

5:10 pm pst.

Orlando (18-41) has got quite a few players sidelined. And now, most-likely, their coach, Steve Clifford will join them due to COVID-19 protocol. This might be a good thing as he doesn’t want to witness another bad beating. The Magic have lost four in a row both SU and ATS and 10 of last 11 SU (3-8 ATS). Indiana is probably going to still be without Domantas Sabonis for the fourth straight game. But they are loaded with talent. Just ask their last two opponents, Oklahoma City and Detroit. Offensively, Orlando just won’t be able to compete here. Indiana is 9-2 ATS L11 at Orlando and 16-7-1 ATS L24 as a road fav. Take the Pacers. Thank you.

Spurs.

TEN DIMES PLAY.

Game 507.

5:10 pm pst.

San Antonio is vying for one of the last two play in spots in the West. The winner of today’s game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Spurs are hot, winning and covering three of their last four while the Pelicans are 1-4 their last five both SU and ATS. Defense will get San Antonio the outright victory here (held three of last four opponents to 94 or less points). They have covered the last four meetings in New Orleans and the last four overall meetings as well. They are also 5-1 ATS L6 as a visitor. New Orleans is 1-5 ATS L6 on one days rest, 0-4 ATS L4 following an ATS win, and 1-4 ATS l5 as a favorite. Take the Spurs. Thank you.

Boston.

Game 565.

4:40 pm pst.

Boston, at 32-27 is tied for fifth place in the East. The Celtics need wins. They are on a 9-2 SU run, covering five of their last six. Kemba Walker comes off a 32-point performance last night and has not played the second of back-to-back games this season. But, against an opponent in which they will eventually face in the playoffs, that may change. As of print, Kevin Durant’s status is questionable. If he plays, he’s not 100%. If he doesn’t, Brooklyn’s bench is depleted. This is where the eight ranked scoring defense of the Celtics will shine. Boston is 5-0 ATS L5 as a ‘dog and 6-0 ATS L6 on the road. Brooklyn is 4-11 ATS L15 as a fav and 3-7 ATS L10 at home. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

LAD on the RUN LINE.

NL WEST GOW.

Game 908.

7:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles has had they way with San Diego, winning seven of the last eight meetings, including two of three this season. Only one of those victories have come by a single run. The Dodgers are accounting for 1.65 RPG more than the Padres. San Diego’s offense is truly struggling. Facing Walker Buehler will be fatal. The RH (1-0, 2.00) has been stellar, has the luxury of the league’s 4th ranked scoring lineup, and an incredible bullpen. The Padres are 3-7 L10 during Game 1 of a series, 16-37 L53 as an underdog, 1-4 L5 vs. Rh starters, 1-8 L9 vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-5 L6 overall. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Denver.

VIM.

Game 549.

7:10 pm pst.

Since Jamal Murray went down, Denver has won three in a row SU (2-1 ATS). The Nuggets depth and talent is solid. They face a Portland team that has lost seven of their last 10 SU (4-6 ATS). Look for the Nuggets to pick apart the Blazers from beyond the arc while dominating the boards. Denver is 6-1 ATS L7 in Portland. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Chicago.

OMP.

Game 535.

4:10 pm pst.

Chicago comes off two consecutive wins and covers while Cleveland is on an 0-3 slide, both SU and ATS. The Bulls are proving they can win without Zach LaVine because of their deep talent. Chicago has taken three of the last four meetings against Cleveland, both SU and ATS. They will once again own the boards here. The Bulls are 20-6 ATS L26 at the Cavaliers and 15-6 overall L21 versus the Cavaliers. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

VIM.

Game 521.

4:40 pm pst.

Brooklyn, which has covered five straight in this series, comes in here angry after going the final 3.5 minutes of Sundays, two-point loss to Miami without scoring. Even with Durant and Harden sidelined here, the Nets have too much offensively for the Pelicans. New Orleans is on a three-game slide both SU and ATS, all to inferior opponents. Expect Brooklyn’s 3rd ranked three-point shooting squad to shred New Orleans 29th ranked three-point defense. The Nets are 4-1 ATS L5 at the Pelicans and 6-1 ATS L7 as a road ‘dog. The Pelicans are 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest and 1-4 ATS L5 as a fav. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

New York.

SD.

Game 524.

4:40 pm pst.

All season long the Knicks defense (No.1) has been outstanding. And now, their offense has been surging. Three of the top-four Charlotte scorers (Hayward, Ball, Graham) are out here. The already-struggling Hornets “O” will not be able to compete here at all. Charlotte is 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest, 2-7 ATS L9 as a road ‘dog, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. New York is 7-0 ATS L7 on one days rest, 22-8 ATS L30 as a fav, and 4-0 ATS L4 at home. Take the Knicks. Thank you.  

Phoenix.

VIM.

Game 511.

5:10 pm pst.

Yes, the Bucks are the highest scoring team in basketball. But, facing the frustrating, 4th ranked defense of the Suns, is going to be a tough task. Especially because Phoenix also has some scorers that will light up the erratic Milwaukee “D”. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 vs. the Bucks, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-3 ATS l16 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

Boston.

OM.

Game 506.

4:40 pm pst.

Boston is playing their best basketball of the season right now. They have won eight of their last nine SU and five in a row ATS. Chicago is a mess. And things go from bad to worse when they play the Green & White. They are 1-8 both SU and ATS the last nine meetings in this series including an 0-5 ATS mark the last five game splayed in Boston. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

Memphis.

OMP.

Game 563.

6:10 pm pst.

Even with Giannis back on the floor, Milwaukee should not be laying nearly double-digits to a very scrappy Memphis team that is jockeying for a better playoff position. The Grizzlies have been money, covering three in a row and 13 of their last 16 contests. The Bucks are 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Memphis. Thank you.

NY.

Game 553.

6:40.

New York has won four in a row SU and seven in a row ATS. Giving them points here is a gift. They have done well in Dallas where they have covered six of the last seven meetings. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Atlanta.

VIM.

Gam 526.

4:40 pm pst.

Without Giannis on the floor, the tired Bucks are giving way too many points here. Especially against a Hawks team that has won seven of their last eight both SU and ATS. Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS L16 meetings with Atlanta, 4-10 ATS L14 on the road, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. Atlanta is 6-0 ATS L6 on one days rest, 8-1 ATS L9 at home, and 7-1 ATS L8 overall. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Indiana.

VIM.

Game 517.

6:10 pm pst.

Indiana, which is fighting for better playoff positioning, is one of the NBA’s most bankable road teams at 16-12 SU as a visitor. They have won three straight away from home and face a Houston team that has been a doormat all season long. They are currently on a 1-8 SU slide. The Rockets are 6-23 ATS L29 at home, 12-39 ATS L51 on one days rest, and 5-16 ATS L21 following an ATS win. Take the Pacers. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

OMP.

Game 501.

4:10 pm pst.

This line should be closer to a -1 or even a pick ‘em. These two rivals own the best records in the Eastern Conference at 37-17. They match up well with one another. The Nets are a great road team and are money as a visiting ‘dog, going 5-1 ATS L6 in that role. This is way too many points to give a Brooklyn team that is 10-4 ATS L14 as a guest. Take the Nets. Thank you.

Phoenix.

Game 580.

7:10 pm pst.

All we hear is how Miami’s defense is playing. Well, Phoenix has been outstanding defensively all season long and outclasses the Heat offensively. Miami is 3-7 ATS L10 as an underdog. Phoenix is 21-9 ATS L30 as a favorite. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Boston.

Game 581.

7:10 pm pst.

Boston’s defense will slow down Damian Lillard while their offense does what most teams have done this season to the Portland “D” and overwhelm them. Getting points here is a gift. The Celtics are 14-5 ATS L19 at the Blazers. Take Boston. Thank you.

Atlanta.

Game 571.

4:40 pm pst.

Atlanta is striding at the right time, winning six of their last seven both SU and ATS. The line is off a bit here as the Hawks are dealing with some injuries. But, don’t kid yourself, this team has depth. Atlanta is 5-0 ATS L5 on one days rest and 6-1-1 ATS L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Nuggets.

Game 567.

7:10 pm pst.

Denver is a must play here as their eight-game win streak was halted in an embarrassing, 18-point loss to Boston at home last night. This is an important game as Golden State is starting to heat up but just lost star rookie, James Wiseman. The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS L9 on the road and 6-2 ATS L8 overall. Take Denver. Thank you.

Pelicans.

Game 566.

6:10 pm pst.

Two teams fighting for postseason spots here. New Orleans at home is the smart money here against the sliding Sacramento team (0-6 SU L6). The Kings are 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest, 8-21 ATS l29 following a SU loss, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take the Pelicans. Thank you.

Denver.

VIM.

Game 516.

6:10 pm pst.

Not only has San Antonio lost and failed to cover their last four (and eight of their last 10), but the team is getting crushed in the process. Now they must face one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Denver has won seven in a row SU, going 6-1 ATS. These two teams played on Wednesday to a Nuggets 106-96 win and cover. With Denver the healthier team, with much more firepower, and the better rebounding corps, there is no reason why today’s outcome will be any different. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS L5 at the Nuggets, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 2-6 ATS L8 following a SU loss. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Astros on the RUN LINE.

AL WEST GOW.

Game 966.

5:10 pm pst.

Out of the gate, Houston has sprung to own the best record in baseball at 6-1. Their pitching staff has been stellar (4th, 2.61 Team ERA) while their offense has been hitting the cover off the ball (2nd, 7.29 RPG). They have taken all five meetings with Oakland in 2021 by an average of 6.0 RPG. McCullers, who already notched a win over the A’s, has a career, 6-2 record with a 3.83 ERA in 10 starts vs. the A’s. Manaea, who got decimated by the Astros in his first start, possesses a lifetime, 3-6 mark with a 3.66 ERA in 14 starts vs. the Astros. Oakland is 1-7 L8 vs. RH starters, 0-6 L6 vs. the AL West, and 1-8 L9 on grass. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Minnesota on the RUN LINE.

RL GOW.

Game 912.

1:10 pm pst.

Minnesota has won both series thus far. The Twins are sitting atop the AL Central at 4-2 with both a top-10 offense and pitching staff. They have taken five of the last seven meetings with Seattle with only one of those victories coming by a single run. Once again, the M’s pitching staff is just deplorable. Seattle is 7-15 L22 on the road and 1-7 L8 following a win. Minny is 21-8 L29 at home and 6-0 L6 vs. LH starters. Take the Twins on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Yankees on the RUN LINE.

GS play.

Game 976.

3:35 pm pst.

New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined 14-2. They have now won the last six meetings with Baltimore. They will continue to own the O’s with some extra motivation here. They can leapfrog their opponent in the standings and take 1st place in the AL East. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Gonzaga.

Game 812.

6:20 pm pst.

After a close call in the Final Four, Gonzaga will enter the Title game focused and will keep their foot o the gas from tip-off through the buzzer. UCLA’s size was an issue for the ‘Zags and with all respect to Baylor, they just don’t pose any matchup problems. The Bulldogs smashed both the Jayhawks and the Sooners this season, and know how to deal with Big 12 representatives. The Bear style of play works right in to the hands of what has made the Bulldogs so successful, a very fast pace. Baylor will rely on their strength, as the No.1 three-point shooting team in the nation. But this makes them extremely predictable. They will not be able to get any second chance points here as Gonzaga swarms the boards with one of college basketballs best defensive rebounding corps. Take Gonzaga. Thank you.

Charlotte.

TRP.

Game 505.

3:00 pm pst.

Charlotte has won five of their last seven games SU, covering six of those seven contests. The line is inflated here due to the absence of Gordon Hayward. Boston will be looking ahead to their next game, a Tuesday matchup with Philadelphia and won’t exert their starters today. The Hornets are 4-1 ATS L5 on the road and 5-1 ATS L6 on one days rest. The Celtics are 2-5 ATS L7 at home and 3-13 ATS L16 following a SU win. Take Charlotte. Thank you.

Bucks.

FB.

Game 575.

7:10 pm pst.

Milwaukee has owned Sacto, winning nine in a row SU and going 7-2 ATS. The Bucks are healthy and have a roster that the Kings just won’t be able to run with. Milwaukee is 10-4 ATS L14 at Sacto. Sacto is 3-9 ATS L12 at home. Take the Bucks. Thank you.

Magic.

CONSENSUS.

Game 573.

6:10 pm pst.

Orlando has covered five in a row and eight of their last 10. Giving the Magic this many points is a gift. Especially after seeing that the Jazz are 2-5 ATS L7 vs. teams with a SU losing record. Take Orlando. Thank you.

Gonzaga.

Game 804.

5:30 pm pst.

What a story in the press. UCLA, with 11 Nationals Titles makes it past several good teams, including a No.2 and a No.1 seed, getting double-digits in the Final Four. But, none of those opponents were close to the level of Gonzaga. The top-scoring team in the nation are very simply, just too much both inside and outside. This powerhouse is well aware that the Bruins ousted some good foes and will not take this matchup lightly. Gonzaga is 4-0 ATS L4 overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Houston.

Game 801.

1:10 pm pst.

Yes, Baylor is a good team that plays in a very competitive conference. However, Houston has the size, strength, speed, and depth to not just compete, but to win here. They own the nations No. 2 defense in points allowed, No.1 in FG%, and No. 4 in 3-point %. The Cougars also outclass the Bears on both the “O” and “D” boards here. Houston is 11-2 ATS L13 as a ‘dog, 21-8 ATS L29 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 14-6 ATS L20 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.

Golden State.

Best Bet.

Game 543.

4:10 pm pst.

Steph Curry is back. The guard has put up 32 and 36 points in his two games since returning to action. This is a perfect situation for the warriors to get back on track. Toronto is banged-up and has dropped four in a row and 15 of their last 17 SU, covering just twice over their last 11 outings. The Raptors outgunned here. They are 0-6 ATS L6 as a favorite, 5-11 ATS L16 as a home favorite, and 1-4 ATS L5 on one days rest. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Miami.

BB.

Game 535.

5:10 pm pst.

Since acquiring Victor Oladipo, Miami is 2-0 both SU and ATS. However, the guard has yet to take the court dealing with a cold. He is expected (check status) to make his Heat debut here tonight. The standout averages over 20.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 4.7 APG, making Miami a true force offensively. They already rank 3rd in the NBA defensively. On both sides of the court, they will overmatch and outclass Golden State, which is on a 1-4 slide, both SU and ATS. The Warriors are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. the Heat, 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog, and 2-6 ATS L8 overall. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Indians on the RUN LINE.

Home Run.

Game 975.

10:10 am pst.

In what might be the tightest three-team division race in baseball this season, Cleveland is in a dogfight with Chicago and Minnesota. So, kicking off the campaign with a victory is important. They face one of the MLB’s lowest forecasted teams in AL Central rival, Detroit. The Indians have dominated the Tigers, taking seven of the last 10 meetings, with only one of those victories coming by a single run. Cy Young Award winner, Shane “Don’t call me Justin” Bieber gets the start today. The RH was 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA last season and owns a career, 5-1 mark with a 2.13 ERA vs. Detroit. Matthew Boyd gets the nod at home. The LH went 3-7 with a 6.71 ERA in 2020 and possesses a lifetime, 2-6 record with a 4.13 ERA against Cleveland. The Tigers are 25-68 L93 at home, 36-108 L144 vs. RH starters, and 22-68 L90 vs. the AL central. Take the Indians on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 528.

7:10 pm pst.

Phoenix, which sits atop the Pacific Division at 32-14, possess the NBA’s No.3 ranked defense. And with Chicago’s top-scorer, Zach LaVine hampered by an ankle issue (still slated to play, check status) the Suns will completely shut down the Bulls here. Chicago is a mess, dropping four in a row, both SU and ATS as their defense or lack thereof, has become a league doormat, yielding over 113.9 PPG. Devon Booker (25.0 PPG) will star in his own highlight reel here. The Bulls are 1-8 ATS L9 vs. teams with a SU winning record and 1-4 ATS l5 as an underdog. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 on zero days rest and 22-8 ATS L30 at home. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

New York.

CONSENSUS.

Game 517.

5:10 pm pst.

No.1, No.1, and No.1. That’s what NY’s defense is ranked in points allowed (104.6), FG% 44.3%), and 3-pt% (33.6%). Minnesota has enough trouble offensively in those areas, ranking among the worst in the NBA in each. So, facing the Knicks here will be fatal. Look for New York to dominate the glass at both ends of the court here while they drain the “3” at will against the Minny, 28th ranked 3-pt “D”. The Timberwolves are 17-38-1 ATS L56 at home and 6-14 ATS L20 overall. The Knicks are 4-0 ATS L4 on the road and 9-1 ATS L10 following a SU loss. Take New York. Thank you.

Gonzaga.

OMP.

Game 658.

4:15 pm pst.

Both teams have won and covered their last three. But, Gonzaga, which is by far the superior team in every aspect here, will not let their foot off the gas. The Bulldogs have the front court to overpower the Trojans offense and frustrate their defense. Gonzaga is 6-1 ATS L7 on neutral sites and 4-1 ATS L5 NCAA Tournament games. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Houston.

Game 656.

4:15 pm pst.

With all respect to the Beavers, the Cougars are a whole different animal (no pun intended) than they have faced thus far. Houston has adapted to each opponent in this Tournament and overcame any potential issues. They have the depth, athleticism, and a very smart coach to once again make any necessary adjustments here. Their frustrating defense will shut down the lackluster, Oregon State offense. They will also dominate the boards (5th offensively, 16th defensively), giving them quite a few second chance shots while limiting the Beavers second chance opportunities. The Cougars are 2-7 ATS L28 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 8-2 ATS L10 on neutral sites, 5-2 ATS L7 NCAA Tournament games, and 14-5 ATS L19 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Michigan.

Game 628.

2:00 pm pst.

This is a short price to lay with a Michigan team that possesses a bit more talent, the better coach, and a very frustrating defense. FSU has had some success with their “D” as well. However, they face a squad that makes very little miscues, turning the ball over just 11.2 times per game. The Wolverines are 14-6 ATS L20 following a SU win, 16-7 ATS L23 as a favorite, and 17-7 ATS L24 overall. Take Michigan. Thank you.

Houston.

SWEET 16 BB.

Game 648.

6:55 pm pst.

The clock strikes midnight for Syracuse here. They have fallen each time they face a top-tier defense this season. And they don’t get any better than the swarming and frustrating ‘D” of Houston. The Orange will also be overmatched on both sides of the court on the boards here as the Cougars rank 5th offensively and 16th defensively on the glass. Look for Quentin Grimes to star in his own highlight reel here. Houston is 20-7 ATS L27 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 7-2 ATS L9 on neutral sites, and 13-5 ATS L18 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.

OR.

Game 623.

4:25 pm pst.

This is way too many points to give the scrappy, Oral Roberts team that has covered their last six games when stepping up in class this season (Wichita State, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ohio State, Florida). The Golden Eagles can score, rebound, shoot from outside, and they also hit most of their free throws. They are 7-1 ATS L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 6-0 ATS L6 following a SU win, and 6-0 ATS L6 overall. Take Oral Roberts. Thank you.

Baylor.

Game 622.

2:15 pm pst.

Villanova had an easier path to get to the “Sweet 16”, facing Winthrop and UNT. This is also the matchup they will be sorely missing their top ball-handler and No. 2 scorer, Gillespie. Baylor is healthy and owns an 8-3 ATS mark their last 11 neutral site games. The biggest mismatch here will be the Bears No. 1 three-point shooting team going up against Villanova’s 267th ranked three-point “D”. This will put the nails in the coffin. Take Baylor. Thank you.

Oregon State.

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 625.

11:40 am pst.

There is no question that overall, the Beavers face much stronger competition. They have won five in a row and eight of their last nine SU and 12 of their last 13 ATS. As an underdog, they are money, covering 15 of their last 18 in that role. Take Oregon State. Thank you.

Memphis.

OMP.

Game 630.

9:00 am pst.

The Tigers should be favored by at least another basket here. They play a tough schedule and possess a monster defense and outclass the Rams on the glass here. No way can CSU compete on the boards here. Memphis is 7-1 ATS L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600 and 13-3 ATS L16 overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Dallas.

HRP.

Game 526.

5:40 pm pst.

Indiana is not a very good team. And they certainly don’t play well against those teams that are. Dallas is too strong on the inside in this matchup. Look for a repeat of the only meeting this season between these two teams, a 124-112 win and cover for the Mavericks. Dallas is 6-2 ATS L8 vs. the Pacers and are an overall, 5-1 ATS L6 at home. The Pacers are 3-7 ATS L10 on the road and 3-11 ATS L14 overall. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 515.

4:40 pm pst.

What a spot here. Toronto finally wins one (1-9 SU L10) by beating a very good Denver team. And Phoenix loses one (22-6 SU L28) to a very bad, Orlando team. Look for the Raptors to be in let down mode while the Suns come out strong her and make a statement. They are 6-1 ATS L7 at the Raptors and 19-6-1 ATS L26 overall vs. the Raptors. Take the Suns. Thank you.

New York.

TRP.

Game 504.

New York has won and covered both meetings with Washington this season. Their No. 1 ranked defense will shut down the Wizards “O” while Randle and Barrett light up the NBA’s 30th ranked “D”. The Wizards are 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest. The Knicks are 7-1 ATS L8 as a home favorite. Take New York. Thank you.

NC State.

NIT BB.

Game 613.

4:00 pm pst.

Overall, NC State faces stronger competition. The Wolfpack run with three big, strong, forwards in Funderburke, Bates, and Hellems. The Rams revolve around their back court and won’t have the same success here in the paint. CSU is 2-8 ATS L10 neutral sites as an underdog. NC State is 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take the Wolfpack. Thank you.

Denver.

Consensus play.

Game 561.

4:40 pm pst.

Only a team as bad as Toronto can lose to a team like Houston. The Rockets beat the Raptors on Monday, 117-99 ending their 20-game losing streak. Now they must face one of the best teams in the NBA. Denver, on both sides of the court, outclasses Toronto. Not to mention they are far superior on both the offensive and defensive boards as well. The Nuggets are 7-1 ATS L8 at the Raptors and 20-6 ATS L26 overall vs. Toronto. Take Denver. Thank you.

Pepperdine.

CBI BEST BET.

Game 603.

5:00 pm pst.

Since opening month losses to Duke (22-pt loss) and Notre Dame (11-pt loss), Bellarmine hasn’t played a team of any note. So, of course their stats are padded. Pepperdine faces much stronger competition. The Waves are deeper, much deeper and have a significantly bigger, tougher front court. Pepperdine is 7-2 ATS L9 as a fav, 15-5-2 ATS L22 on neutral sites, and 12-3-1 ATS L16 overall. Take the Waves. Thank you.

New York.

CONSENSUS.

Game 552.

4:40 pm pst.

Playing Washington is just what the doctor prescribed for New York to get back on track. With the NBA’s No.1 defense, the Knicks will frustrate the visiting Wizards here. Look for Randle and Barrett to run amok facing the league’s worst “D”. NY is 8-1 ATS L9 following a SU loss, 6-1 ATS L7 as a home fav, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. teams with a losing record. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Chicago.

TRP.

Game 544.

6:10 pm pst.

The season is beginning to take its toll on Utah and oddsmakers haven’t made the adjustment. The Jazz have covered just two of their last nine outings. Meanwhile, Chicago has been solid money makers, covering four of their last five. The Bulls own the No. 2 defense against the “3”. FYI, shooting from the outside is one of Utah’s biggest strengths. The Jazz are 1-5 ATS L6 on the road. Take the Bulls. Thank you.

Ohio.

Game 819.

3:10 pm pst.

Ohio is surprising many, winning and covering all four of their postseason games en route to a 10-1 run both SU and ATS. But this team was known early on, as they fought to a 77-75 tough loss to Illinois back in November as a 15.5-pt ‘dog. Creighton will be tired here following a competitive, 1-pt win and no cover with UCSB on Saturday. The Blue Jays are a good team but they are overworked and can not content offensively with the Bobcats top-25 offense (80.2 PPG). Creighton is 2-12-2 ATS L16 NCAA Tourney games, 0-4 ATS L4 NCAA Tourney games as a fav, and 3-7 ATS L10 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take Ohio. Thank you.

UCLA.

Game 830.

2:15 pm pst.

The carriage turns back into a pumpkin for ACU here. UCLA faces a much stringer level of opponents and have shown just how good they really are with wins over MSU and BYU the last few days. Yes, the Wildcats bested the Longhorns on Saturday, but in all honesty, Texas was overvalued. ACU lost to Texas tech and Arkansas in the only two times they stepped up in class during the regular season. Take UCLA. Thank you.

Oregon State.

Game 811.

6:40 pm pst.

Oregon State’s defense has been outstanding. The Beavers possess the talent, the depth, and the size to frustrate the Cowboys back court of Cunningham and Anderson. They have been money, covering all four postseason games and are on an overall, 14-2 ATS run. Oklahoma State is 1-5 ATS L6 NCAA Tourney games as a favorite. Take Oregon State. Thank you.

Oral Roberts.

Game 807.

3:45 pm pst.

Oral Roberts took down Ohio State Friday and face a Florida team here that has been horrible in the favorite role, covering just once over their last six laying points. The Golden Eagles, during the regular season, covered against the likes of the Shockers, Cowboys, Sooners, and Razorbacks. They have scorers, rebounders, rank 2nd from the FT line. And 8th beyond the arc. The team is 18-7-1 ATS L26 vs. teams with a winning record and 5-0 ATS L5 overall. Take Oral Roberts. Thank you.

Arkansas.

Game 806.

3:10 pm pst,

Arkansas has too much firepower offensively for Texas Tech to keep pace with. And now that their defense has been playing its most impressive ball of the season, they will overwhelm the Red Raiders. They are 7-1 ATS L8 vs. winners and 9-2 ATS L11 overall. Texas Tech is 5-14 ATS L19 vs. winners and 7-16 ATS L23 overall. Take Arkansas. Thank you.

Denver,

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 802.

11:40 am pst.

Denver hasn’t just been winning, they’ve been destroying teams. On Friday, they had to go to OT to earn a victory over Chicago. That “close call” was a wakeup call for the squad to keep their foot on the gas. They own a top-five offense in several major categories and will dominate the Pelican’s doormat of a defense. Take Denver. Thank you.

Missouri.

LVSM.

Game 765.

4:25 pm pst.

Oklahoma hasn’t covered a game since before Valentine’s Day, and with Harmon sidelined here, they continue their ATS slide. Missouri is at full strength and possess the talent and the depth to win here. The Sooners are 4-10 ATS L14 NCAA Tournament games and 0-7 ATS L7 overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

UConn.

Slam Dunk.

Game 792.

4:10 pm pst.

Maryland’s inconsistency and lack of muscle will be fatal here. Recently, they have paid dearly for those inadequacies, going 1-3 their last four outings, both SU and ATS. UConn outclasses them on both sides of the court and will own the glass here. The Terrapins are 2-7 ATS L9 NCAA Tournament games and 1-4 ATS L5 as an underdog. The Huskies are 16-5 ATS L21 NCAA Tournament games and 19-6-1 ATS L26 overall. Take Connecticut. Thank you.

Creighton.

BB.

Game 788.

12:30 pm pst.

UCSB just doesn’t go up against nearly the same level of competition. Creighton is scrappy, confident, and have the talent, the size, and the depth to crush here. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

St. Bonny.

OM Play.

Game 781.

10:45 am pst.

St. Bonny is striding and comes in here under the radar and seriously underrated and undervalued/ This is an advantage. The Bonnies have the 7th ranked defense in the land and are monsters on the boards. They are 10-1 ATS L11 on neutral sites, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-3-1 ATS L17 overall. Take St. Bonaventure. Thank you.

Villanova.

SLAM DUNK.

Game 730.

6:57 pm pst.

Don’t let Winhtrop’s 23-1 record fool you. The Eagles haven’t played a single too-tier opponent. Heck, most of the teams they did play you probably have never heard of. But when they did step up in class, last season, they lost three of four to “known” teams. Villanova is loaded with playmakers and after finishing the campaign with two losses, the Wildcats won’t take any chances here. Winthrop is 0-4 ATS L4 NCAA Tournament games. Villanova 7-0 ATS NCAA TOURNAMENT games as a favorite. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Purdue.

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 732.

4:25 pm pst.

Purdue is hot, winning 11 of their last 15 games behind good solid basketball. North Texas stepped up in class three times earlier this season losing all three to Arkansas, Mississippi State, and West Virginia. Inside, outside, and on the boards, the Boilermakers outclass the “no so” Mean Green. Purdue is 4-0 ATS L4 as a favorite and 5-1 ATS L6 overall. Take the Boilermakers. Thank you.

North Carolina.

HIGH ROLLER.

Game 728.

4:10 pm pst.

North Carolina finished the regular season playing their best basketball thus far. With one of the most successful 1st Rd Tournament coaches in the history of college hoops, the Tar Heels are in good shape here. They have too much offensive firepower on both sides of the court and will dominate the boards against a Badgers team that has lost seven of their last 10 both SU and ATS. Take North Carolina. Thank you.

Oregon State.

OM PLAY.

Game 745.

1:30 pm pst.

This is way too many points to give a surging Oregon State team that has won six of their last seven SU and nine of their last 10 ATS. Especially from the erratic, Tennessee squad that will be without their best big man here, Fulkerson (9.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG). The Volunteers are 0-4 ATS L4 NCAA Tournament games. The Beavers are 13-3 ATS L16 as an underdog. Take Oregon State. Thank you.

Wichita State.

First Four Best Bet.

Game 714.

3:27 pm pst.

While Drake is a good team, they lost some wind over the last few weeks, losing two of three SU and failing to cover all three of their last outings. Wichita State was riding an eight-game SU win streak taking down powerhouse, Houston among others, before dropping a squeaker to Cincinnati by one-point. The Shockers come in here angry and brimming with confidence knowing they can win here. The Bulldogs lack the depth to contend here. Wichita State is 5-0-1 ATS L6 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, 15-5-1 ATS L21 as an underdog, and 4-0-1 ATS L5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. Take the Shockers. Thank you.  

Brooklyn.

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 533.

4:05 pm pst.

The Nets are the hottest team in the NBA riding a 13-1 SU run and going 11-3 ATS. Indiana continues to be the coldest, dropping 12 of their last 17 SU, and going 3-14 ATS. These teams met once this season, back in February with Brooklyn getting the outright win and cover, 104-94. Granted, the Nets defense needs some improvement, but they own the No. 1 offense in scoring and FG%, ranking 2nd from beyond the arc, and 7th in FT%. They have too much firepower for the Pacers to keep pace with. On the flipside, they also possess one of the best rebounding squads on defense. The Nets are 7-0 ATS L7 on the road and 7-2 ATS L9 as a favorite. The Pacers are 0-5 ATS L5 at home and 1-10 ATS L11 as an underdog. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Charlotte.

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 504.

4:05 pm pst.

With three consecutive SYU wins, Charlotte is above .500, at 19-18. They have won and covered the last four meetings with Sacto and enter this contest with confidence, momentum, and the much healthier squad. The Hornets will dominate the boards here but the biggest mismatch is their 6th ranked 3-pt shooting offense facing the 30th ranked 3-pt defense of the Kings. Sacramento is 1-7 ATS L8 as an underdog, 0-7 ATS L7 on pone days rest, and 3-12 ATS L15 overall. Charlotte is 4-1 ATS L5 as a favorite, 4-1 ATS L5 on one days rest, and 5-2 ATS L7 at home. Take the Hornets. Thank you.

OSU.

BIG TEN TOUNAMEMT WINNER.

Game 657.

12:30 pm pst.

These two teams split two meetings this season with the SU winner also covering in each. The one thing both matchups had in common is that they were both tight games. Illinois, whether they win here or not, most likely is locked in to a NO.1 seed in the Big Dance. So, this game means a bit more to Ohio State, which matches up well here. They the muscle inside and the depth to not just compete here but to possibly win outright. The underdog is 7-2 ATS L9 meetings in this series. OSU is 10-3 ATS L13 game splayed on neutral sites, 5-1 ATS L6 as an underdog, and, 7-1 ATS L8 games played following a SU win. Take the Buckeyes. Thank you.  

Denver.

SD.

Game 554.

7:05 pm pst.

Denver, following the break, is still red-hot, winning their last five SU and going 4-1 ATS. At both ends of the court, the Nuggets outclass the Mavs, which are a dismal, 4-10 ATS L14 on one days rest, 2-5 ATS L7 on the road, and 1-5 ATS L6 as an underdog. Take Denver. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 556.

7:05 pm pst.

With the NBA’s 3rd ranked defense, Phoenix has won eight of their last nine, both SU and ATS. Very quietly, the Suns also possess top-10 rankings offensively on FG%, 3-pt%, and FT%. Indiana is not just the coldest pro squad, dropping six of their last seven SU, but they are also wearing the badge of the biggest point spread poisonous team, going 0-7 ATS their last seven outings. The Pacers are 0-9 ATS L9 as an underdog and 0-5 ATS L5 on the road. Take Phoenix. Thank you.  

Atlanta.

CONSENSUS.

Game 550.

4:35 pm pst.

These two teams haven’t met in more than a year and a half. Sacto ranks dead-last on defense, yielding over 119.9 PPG and they dwell in the cellar in just about every other category defensively. This will be a physical contest and that will be fatal for the Kings as they also rank 30th from the FT line (72.3%). Facing a Hawks team at home, ranking 5th in FT%, and riding a three-game SU win streak, spells doom for the visitors here. Sacramento is 3-10 ATS L13 at Atlanta and 0-6 ATS L6 on one days rest. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Georgetown.

HR.

Game 619.

3:30 pm pst.

Georgetown is money, covering seven of their last nine outings and are a very dangerous team here as they have nothing to lose. No one gave them a shot in this Tourney. The pressure is all on Creighton, which played a tiring, barnburner with UConn yesterday. Fatigue may be a factor come the 2nd half. The Hoyas are 5-1 ATS L6 as an underdog and 8-3 ATS L11 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Georgetown. Thank you.

Texas.

BIG 12 BB.

Game 616.

3:00 pm pst.

This is a huge “let down” spot for Oklahoma State here, following yesterday’s win over Baylor. Texas has a stifling defense and the healthier squad. Not to forget that they are also much deeper up front, which is where this game will be fought and won. The Longhorns are also fresher, having a day off. Take Texas. Thank you.

Iowa.

OM play.

Game 603.

12:30 pm pst.

This game should be closer to a pick ‘em. Iowa has covered six of the last seven vs. Illinois. They own the more potent offense, ranking 4th in scoring, 3rd beyond the arc, and 6th on the glass. Luka Garza has the edge over Kofi Cockburn. The Hawkeyes are 13-3-2 ATS L18 on neutral sites. Take Iowa. Thank you.

Arkansas.

CTB

Game 608.

12:30 pm pst.

Arkansas is on a nine-game SU win streak, covering eight of the nine. They have the confidence of knowing they bested LSU just two weeks ago to give them their fourth ATS cover over the last five meetings in this series. The Razorbacks are stronger defensively, and on the glass here. The Tigers are 4-10 ATS L14 as an underdog. The Razorbacks are 6-0 ATS L6 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Arkansas. Thank you.

Nevada.

OM Play.

Game 875.

6:30 pm pst.

San Diego State tends to be overvalued resulting in three consecutive ATS losses. Nevada is money, covering seven of their last eight. They possess a talented squad of scorers, rebounders, and much deeper than the Aztecs. The underdog is 4-1 ATS L5 in this series. Take the Wolfpack. Thank you.

Connecticut.

TOP-RATED PLAY.

Game 849.

6;00 pm pst.

UConn covered both meetings with Creighton in 2021. And that was before they started surging. The Huskies have won seven of their last eight SU and all eight ATS. Creighton is all offense and no defense. This doesn’t bode well as Connecticut owns one of the conference’s best “D’s” They are 21-8-2 ATS L31 following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS L6 on neutral sites, and 33-16-3 ATS L52 overall. Take the Huskies. Thank you.

Memphis.

TRP.

Game 532.

5:05 pm pst.

Denver comes in here rusty having not played in eight days. Memphis, which is one of the healthiest teams in the NBA, blew out Washington on Wednesday to give the team four straight covers. They are 5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series and 5-2 ATS L7 overall at home. The Nuggets are 2-6 ATS L8 overall vs. the Grizzlies and 1-5 ATS L6 on three or more days rest. Take Memphis. Thank you.  

Arkansas.

SEC SHOWDOWN WINNER.

Game 832.

4:00 pm pst.

With eight straight wins, Arkansas is the hottest team in the country (11-1 S U L12). They are also money, going 9-2 ATS their last 11. Missouri is outclassed here as they have to face the nation’s 7th ranked offense. The Tigers are 1-6 ATS L7 vs. teams with a winning record and 2-6 ATS L8 overall. The Razorbacks are 4-0 ATS L4 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600 and 7-1 ATS L8 as a favorite. Thank you.

Illinois.

Slam Dunk.

Game 816.

3:30 pm pdst.

Illinois certainly has a good shot at winning the Big ten Tournament. Their top player, National Player of the Year candidate, Ayo Dosunmo is back and Rutgers is in way over their head here. They just won’t be able to keep pace here. They are 2-5 ATS L7 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take the Fighting Illini. Thank you.

Georgetown.

CTB.

Game 847.

3:00 pm pst.

G’Town is playing their best basketball of the campaign, winning and covering six of their last eight. The last two days they took down Marquette and Villanova. The Hoyas are brimming with confidence. Seton Hall is on a 1-4 SU run and have crushed bettors, going 1-6 ATS their last seven. The Pirates are going to get shredded from the outside here (315th, 36.9% allowed). Seton Hall is 1-5 ATS L6 as a favorite. Georgetown is 8-3 ATS L11 as an underdog. Take the Hoyas. Thank you.

Mississippi State.

ESPN EARLY WINNER.

Game 827.

9:00 am pst.

Mississippi State has covered the last three meetings with Alabama, including both this season. The Bulldogs possess a frustrating defense and are just as competitive if not better on the boards. The Crimson Tide are led by a trio of guards. All very talented. But will have problems once again here with the bigger, stronger front court of the Bulldogs. Mississippi State is 8-2 ATS L10 as an underdog, 6-2 ATS L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 5-1 ATS L6 overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.