Take San Antonio.

7:00 pm pst.

When it comes to Game 7's playoff savvy and experience is key. No other NBA coach or team has as much post-season experience than Gregg Poppovich and the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup is going to come down to the wire, therefore we must take six points with a Spurs team that is 16-7 ATS the last 23 meetings at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets are 9-20 ATS the last 29 vs. the NBA Southwest and 4-11 ATS the last 15 on one days rest. Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Take New York.

1:05 pm pst.

New York took Game 1 on Friday, 7-3. The Yankees, despite a slate of injuries, have won nine of their last 11 outings, to climb into 2nd place in the AL East at 15-11. San Francisco is just 4-6 their last 10 contests and owns the worst record in the NL West at 11-15. NY accounts for over 6.36 RPG on the road, more than twice what San Fran averages at Oracle Park this season (3.00 RPG). The Yankees are 5-2 the last seven meetings vs. the Giants, 4-1 the last five on the road, and 6-1 in Happ's last seven road starts. The Giants are 16-36 the last 52 overall, 8-17 the last 25 at home, and 1-5 in Holland's last six overall starts. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

7:05 pm pst

Golden State took another embarrassing loss at the hands of Los Angeles in Game 5. The series is now 3-2. The last loss, a Game 2, 135-131, self destruction after being up 31 points, the Warriors bounced back o blow up the Clippers by 27 points in a game 3 win and cover. Golden State is a team that does not take losing lightly. Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that they can not let LA even up this series. The Road Team is 11-4 ATS the last 15 meetings in this series. The Warriors are 6-2 ATS the last eight games played at the Clippers and 8-3 ATS the last 11 games played on one days rest. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Take New York.

6:07 pm pst.

New York has won 7 of the last eight contests, including Game 1, 2, and 3 of this series. The Yankees have dominated the Angels, taking four straight and eight of the last nine meetings. Today, they send Masahiro Tanaka to the hill. The RH is 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA on the season and owns a career, 3-0, 1.59 record in six outings vs. LA. Trevor Cahill gets the nod at home. The RH is 1-2 with a 5.47 mark on the campaign and sports a lifetime, 1-4, 10.09 ERA vs. NY in seven appearances (six starts). The Yankees are 6-0 the last six at the Angels, 6-0 in Tanaka's last six starts vs. the Angels, and 22-8 the last 30 games overall vs. the Angels. The Angels are 2-12 the last 14 vs. the AL East, 1-4 in Cahill's last five starts, and 1-9 the last 10 games played overall. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Portland.

7:30 pm pst.

Portland is one of the best home teams in the NBA, donning a 34-9 SU mark and going 26-16-1 ATS The Blazers have covered three of the four meetings in this series, including both games played at the Moda Center. Oklahoma City has had problems with the frustrating, Portland defense, as they were held to 99 points or less in their three defeats. The Thunder are 1-4 ATS the last five road games, 2-5 ATS the last seven games played on one days rest, and 5-16 ATS the last 21 games played vs. the Western Conference. The Blazers are 43-21-1 ATS the last 65 games played at home, 21-8 the last 29 games played on one days rest, and 4-1 ATS the last five games played vs. the Western Conference. Take Portland. Thank you.

Take Houston.

7:35 pm pst.

Houston has won and covered Games 1, 2, and 3 of this series and actually have taken five straight over Utah (both SU and ATS), going back to December. BTW, the average margin of victory in this series is 18.3 PPG. James Harden had a rare, poor performance in Game 3, finishing 3-of-20 from the floor. Expect the superstar to bounce back with a stellar outing today and put the Jazz away. The Road team is 7-3-1 ATS the last 11 meetings in this series. Houston is 6-1 ATS the last seven in Utah, 9-1-1 ATS the last 11 vs. the Western Conference, and 12-3-1 ATS the last 16 overall. Take the Rockets. Thank you.

Take Texas.

7:07 pm pst.

Winning seven of their last nine, Texas is starting to stride. Oakland just got swept, 3-0, and have dropped five of their last six outings. The Ranger own the #2 scoring offense in baseball (5.80 RPG). Today, they send Mike Minor to the hill. The LH is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA on the season and owns a 2-1, 2.61 career mark in three starts and three relief appearances vs. the A's. For Oakland, Chris Bassit make his season debut. The RH has yielded seven runs on 10 hits and four BB's, in 7.0 IP in one start and two relief appearances against Texas in his career, losing his only decision. The Rangers are 6-1 the last seven games vs. the AL West, 5-1 the last six games vs. RH starters, and 6-1 the last seven games played overall. The A's are 2-5 the last seven games vs. the AL West, 2-5 in Bassit's last seven home starts, and 1-5 the last six games overall.

Take Philadelphia.

4:10 pm pst.

Philadelphia has taken two of three meetings over New York in 2019 and four of the last five overall. Today's matchup is all about the pitchers. The Phillies give Jake Arrieta the nod. The RH is 3-1 with a 2.25 mark on the campaign and owns a 2.33 ERA in 11 career starts vs. the Mets. New York sends Steven Matz  to the bump at home. The LH is 1-1 with a 4.96 ERA this season and owns an 0-3, 5.93 record in six career starts vs. Philly. The Mets are 0-4 in Matz's last four starts vs. the Phillies, 1-4 the last five vs. the NL East, and 1-4 the last five vs. RH starters. The Phillies are 4-1 the last five following a loss, 11-5 the last 16 vs. the NL East, and 5-2 the last seven vs. LH starters. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Take Portland.

6:35 pm pst.

After dropping Games 1 and 2, Oklahoma City took Game 3 of this series on Friday. The Thunder will come back down to Earth and to reality here. CJ McCollum is 100% healthy, and giving the Trailblazers six points is a mistake. They can not and will not allow this series to be tied. Portland is 20-8 ATS the last 28 games played on one days rest. Oklahoma City is 5-15 ATS the last 20 games played vs. Western Conference foes. Take the Trailblazers. Thank you.

Take Orlando.

4:05 pm pst.

Toronto leads this series, 2-1. But I don't expect Orlando to drop back-to-back home games. Especially with the tougher "D" and superior rebounding corps. The Raptors are 0-4 ATS the last four games played at the Magic and 5-11 ATS the last 16 games played vs. the NBA Southeast. The Magic are 4-0 ATS the last four games played at home and 6-1 ATS the last seven games played overall. Take Orlando. Thank you.

I have won 5 straight NBA releases en route to a 19-6 overall run. Today, I keep winning in the NBA Playoffs as I have the WARRIORS/CLIPPERS GAME 4 WINNER. Get on my HOT STREAK and get paid.

Take Boston.

10:05 am pst.

Boston leads Indiana, 3-0 and wants to put this series away here and get some extra rest and prep time before the next round. Without Victor Oladipo, the Pacers just can not compete with the seasoned playoffs, Celtics. Boston is 4-0 ATS the last four games played on the road, 4-1 ATS the last five games played on one days rest, and 5-2 ATS the last seven games played at Indiana. Indiana is 1-4 ATS the last five games played at home, 5-11 ATS the last 16 games played on one days rest, and 0-4-1 ATS the last five games played vs. the NBA Atlantic. Take the Celtics. Thank you.  

Take Houston.

7:35 pm pst.

Houston took games 1 and 2 of this series by an average of 26.0 PPG. They have won and covered the last four overall meetings with Utah and are 5-1 ATS the last six games played in Salt Lake City. The Jazz, which are known for defense, just can not stop, or even slow down, the Rockets offense. Houston has held their Western Conference rival to 98 or less points in four straight matchups. The Rockets will come out here to annihilate the Jazz, as to not give them and confidence at home. Utah is 2-5 ATS the last seven games played on two days rest and 1-4 ATS the last five games played vs. the NBA Southwest. Houston is 4-0 ATS the last four games played on two days rest and 8-1 ATS the last nine games played for Western Conference foes. Take the Rockets. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay.

3:10 pm pst.

These two team are at opposite ends of the AL East. Tampa Bay sits in 1st place at 14-6, sporting the best overall record in baseball, while Boston dwells in the division cellar at 7-13, tied for the worst record in the AL. The Red Sox give Rock Porcello the road start. The RH is 0-3 with an ERA of 11.12 on the season, issuing 12 BB's and 22 hits in just 11.3 IP in his three starts in 2019. The Rays send Charlie Morton to the hill. The RH is 2-0 with a 2.18 ERA TY. Boston ranks an overall, 29th in Team ERA at 5.88 while only accounting for 3.93 RPG as a visitor. Tampa Bay owns the #2 pitching staff in the Major's, with a 2.67 Team ERA and the #1 staff in Ks (202). The Red Sox are 3-9 the last 12 games played on the road and 0-4 in Porcello's last four starts. The Rays are 46-18 the last 64 games played at home and 42-17 the last 59 games played overall. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.  

Take Boston.

5:35  PM pst.

Boston has won and covered Games 1 and 2 of this series to now extend their domination of Indiana to five straight meetings (4-1 ATS), the last four in a 20-day span. Without Victor Oladipo (knee), the Pacers just can't compete in this matchup. The Celtics have out-rebounded the Pacers, 103-78 in this series and are 4-1 ATS the last five games played on the road. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

7:30 pm pst.

Golden State will come out to make a statement. The Warriors made history on Thursday as they gave up a 31-point lead to lose, 135-131 to Brooklyn in Game 2. Yes, Steph Curry got into foul trouble. And yes, DeMarcus Cousins left the game early with a quad injury. Still, the Warriors were humiliated. Cousins is out indefinitely. But, Andrew Bogut will step in without missing a beat. Look for the NBA's 2nd ranked scoring offense to shred the League's 25th ranked defense. The Road Team is 9-3 ATS the last 12 meetings in this series. Golden State is 5-1 ATS the last six games played at LA and 5-1 ATS the last six games played following a SU loss. Los Angeles is 0-5 is 0-5 ATS the last five games played on two days rest and 1-5 ATS the last six games played overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Take Houston.

6:35 pm pst.

Utah could not stop Houston from outside in Game 1, as the Rockets hit 15 shots from beyond the arc, en route to a 122-90 rout. The victory gave Houston their third straight win and cover over Utah. The Rockets must win here as they need to go up 2-0 in the series before heading to Salt Lake City for Game 3. Houston is 7-0 ATS the last seven at home, 7-1-1 ATS the last nine vs. the Western Conference, and 7-1 ATS the last eight overall. Take the Rockets. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

5:05 pm pst.

Milwaukee decimated Detroit in Game 1, 121-86. The absence of Blake Griffin proved to be fatal for the Pistons. The Forward is listed as questionable (as of print) for Game 2, but word is that his knee injury is a bit more serious than earlier reports. The Bucks had seven players score DD's in the opener, while dominating in the paint, 52-38. The Pistons rank 25th in scoring and are no match for the NBA's #1 scoring offense. Detroit is 0-4 ATS the last four vs. the NBA Central and 1-6 ATS the last seven overall. Milwaukee is 14-3 ATS the last 17 vs. the NBA Central and 5-0 ATS the last five vs. Detroit. Take the Bucks. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

4:10 pm pst.

One thing that will heat up the Chicago Cubs is playing the frigid, Miami Marlins. Chicago has taken five in a row and seven of the last nine meetings vs. Miami, including Game 1 and 2 of this series, by a combined, 11-2. The Marlins own the worst record in baseball (4-14), behind the 30th ranked scoring lineup (2.67 RPG). The Cubs are hitting the ball well, ranking in the Top-10 in every major offensive category, and accounting for over 6.64 RPG on the road. Overall, their pitching has been inconsistent. Sending Cole Hamels, who is making his 398th career start, will change all that. The LH is 2-0 with an ERA of 3.79 on the campaign. Miami gives Sandy Alcantara the start. The RH is1-1 with an ERA of 4.24 in 2019 and is making just his 10th career start. The Marlins are 2-5 in Alacantara's last seven starts, 1-7 the last eight games played at home, and 0-5 the last five games played vs. the NL Central. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take Pittsburgh.

This is my IL GOW.

3:40 pm pst.

Pittsburgh has enjoyed IL play, going 16-5 vs. the AL, including a 6-1n mark vs. Detroit since the start of 2018. The Pirates send Trevor Williams to the hill. The RH (1-0, 2.45 ERA TY) is 5-1 with an ERA of 1.80 in eight IL starts. The Tigers give Spencer Turnbull the nod. The RH is 0-2 with a 4.80 record this season, allowing batters to hit .300 against him. Detroit has dropped four in a row and ranks 29th or worse in RPG (2.69), Team BA (.203), and HR's (7). Pittsburgh is 6-1 the last seven vs. RH starters, 24-8 the last 32 IL games, and 5-0 in Williams' last five IL starts. Detroit is 0-4 the last four vs. RH starters, 0-5 the last five IL games, and 13-39 the last 52 vs. teams with a winning record. Take the Pirates. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 975.

7:05 pm pst.

Baseball is a game of streaks. And the hottest team in it is the Houston Astros, which has won 9 straight contests. The Astros swept the A's, 3-0, in Oakland, earlier this month to now give them 6 wins in the L7 meetings against their AL West rivals. RH, Collin McHugh (2-1, 2.65 ERA TY) surrendered 2 or fewer runs in each of his first 3 starts, fanning 22, in 17.0 IP. RH, Marco Estrada (0-1, 4.87 ERA TY) went 0-1, while allowing 7 ER's and 15 hits in 2 starts vs. Houston LY. The Astros are 8-1 in McHugh's L9 starts vs. the A's, 6-0 the L6 vs. RH starters, and 8-1 the L9 following an off day. The A's are 0-4 in Estrada's L4 starts, 2-5 the L7 vs. RH starters, and 1-5 the L6 following an off day. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take San Antonio.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

game 533.

6:05 pm pst.

There is no coach in the NBA with more post-season experience or savvy than Gregg Popovich. The Spurs won Game 1, 101-96 as a 5.5-point underdog and are now getting 7 points in today's Game 2 matchup. Both teams are known for their defenses, however, San Antonio shoots better for the floor (2nd, 47.8%), beyond the arc (1st, 39.2%), and from the line (1st, 81.9%), and this will be the difference here. The Road Team is 29-13 ATS the L42 meetings in this series. The Spurs are 22-8 ATS the L30 at the Nuggets. The Nuggets are 0-8 ATS the L8 Conference Quarter Final games. Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Take Orlando.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 531.

5:05 pm pst.

Orlando took game 1 of this series, 104-101 as a 9.5-point underdog. They enter Game 2 as a 10-point 'dog. This is a team that has covered 4 of 5 meetings with Toronto this season. The Magic are a solid road team, going 23-19 ATS while the Raptors are just 18-24 ATS as a host this season. Orlando and their 5th ranked defense (106.6 PPG allowed) owns the superior back court that will once again control the tempo. The Magic are 16-4-1 ATS the L21 vs. the NBA Atlantic, 5-0 ATS the L5 on 2 days rest, and 4-1 ATS the L5 on the road. Take Orlando. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

Game 523.

7:30 pm pst.

In Game 1, the Los Angeles starting five combined for a miserable, 12-of-44 shooting performance from the field, and yet they almost covered. Giving the Clippers 13.5 points again is a mistake as coach, Doc Rivers will make sure to have his squad prepped and competitive here. This is a team that owns a 23-18-1 ATS mark on the road this season. Golden State tends to have their lines "inflated." The Warriors were just 17-24-1 ATS at home this season. The Road team is 8-3 ATS the L11 meetings in this series. LA is 21-8 ATS the L29 games played vs. the NBA Pacific. Golden State is 6-14 ATS the L20 games played following a SU win. Take the Clippers. Thank you.

Take Brooklyn.

This is my POWERHOUSE.

Game 521.

5:00 pm pst.

Brooklyn matches up well with Philadelphia, as proven in Game 1's, 111-102 outright win. Joel Embiid put up solid numbers but clearly looked rusty. The Nets back court and bench will once again show their superiority tonight. Giving this team 8 points is a gift. Brooklyn has covered 4 of the 5 meetings with Philly this season. They are 7-1 ATS the L8 games played on the road, 4-0 ATS the L4 games played vs. the Eastern Conference, and 8-2 ATS the L10 Conference Quarter Final games. Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS the L7 games played at home, 3-7 ATS the L10 game splayed vs. the Eastern Conference, and 2-5 ATS the L7 games played overall. Take the Nets. Thank you.

Take Oklahoma City.

This is my BEST BET play.

Game 513.

12:30 pm pst.

Oklahoma City has won and covered all 4 meetings with Portland this season. The Thunder enter the post-season red-hot, having won 5 straight and missing all 5 covers by just 1 point. Paul George shredded the Blazers this season, averaging 38.0 PPG and 10.5 RPG. Portland Guard, CJ McCollum missed 10 games late in the season with a knee injury, then played a little more than half the minutes in 2 outing, then sat in the final regular season game. His health is in question and even more, perhaps some rust. The Trail Blazers are 7-24-2 ATS the L33 Conference QF games and 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. the NBA Northwest. Take the Thunder. Thank you.

Take Philadelphia.

This is my HOME RUN play.

Game 905.

3:10 pm pst.

After their 2 poorest outings of the season, Philadelphia came back and pelted Miami, 9-1 yesterday. The Marlins have now dropped 9 of their L10 games. They rank 30th in scoring, posting a mere, 2.50 RPG. The Phillies, on the other hand, are 6th in baseball, averaging over 6.00 RPG overall, and a whopping, 8.33 RPG as a visitor. Zach Eflin gets the nod. The RH is 2-0 with an ERA of 6.75 this season and went 2-0 with a 2.71 mark in 3 starts in 20.3 IP vs. Miami last season. RH, Caleb Smith (0-0, 4.09) gets the home start. Philadelphia is 8-3 the L11 meetings in this series, 4-1 in Elfin's L5 starts, and 10-4 the L14 overall. Miami is 0-4 the L4 at home, 0-4 the L4 vs. RH starters, and 15-36 the L51 vs. the NL East. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Take Brooklyn.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 501.

11:30 am pst.

Brooklyn finished the regular season with 3 straight wins and covers and have covered 3 of the 4 meetings this season with Philadelphia. The Nets were also money on the road in 2019, donning a 25-16 ATS away record. The 76ers are most likely once again without star Forward, Joel Embiid (doubtful, knee) which is going to be fatal. This is a team that is 6-15 ATS the L21 vs. the NBA Atlantic. Brooklyn is 10-4 ATS the L14 vs. the NBA Atlantic, 6-1 ATS the L7 on the road, and 8-3 ATS the L11 overall. Take the Nets. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 917.

10:15 am pst.

Owners of the best record in baseball, at 12-2, Seattle sits atop the AL West. And they are doing it with power. The Mariners lead both League's in HR's (34), Scoring (7.86 RPG), Team BA (.295), and SB's (17). They took Game 1, 2, and 3 of this series, by a combined, 25-13, to extend their domination of the Royals to eight games. At 2-9, Kansas City dwells in the cellar of the AL Central, losing nine straight and being outscored by an average of 2.55 RPG during the slide. Seattle sends Mike Leake to the mound. The RH is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.92, fanning 13 in 12.1 IP. Jorge Lopez gets the nod at home. The RH is 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA. In only his fourth year, the 26-year old is making just his 12th start and owns a career, 3-7, 4.93 record. To get to the dangerous, M's lineup, you must be an experienced, savvy, power pitcher. Lopez isn't any of those. Seattle is 7-1 the last eight games played on the road, 38-17 the last 55 games played vs. the AL Central, and 15-3 the last 18 games played overall. Kansas City is 0-6 the last six games played at home, 9-46 the last 55 games played vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 0-9 the last nine games played overall. Take the Mariners. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 965.

11:10 am pst.

Tampa Bay took Game 1 and 2 of this series, by a combined, 15-6, handing Chicago their third and fourth consecutive losses. To me this matchup is all about pitching. Tyler Glasnow is off to a solid campaign at 2-0, with an ERA of 0.82. The RH is a contributor to the top ranked pitching staff in baseball. The Rays have a Team ERA of 2.06 and have tallied 119 K's. On the opposite side of the spectrum is the 30th ranked pitching staff of the White Sox, with a whopping Team ERA of 6.72. They give Reynaldo Lopez the nod. The RH is 0-1 with a 10.00 ERA this season. Chicago, at 1-4, is being outscored by 4.20 RPG at home in Guaranteed Rate Field. The Rays are 6-1 the last seven games played vs. the AL Central, 5-1 the last six games played on the road, and 31-12 the last 43 games played vs. RH starters. The White Sox are 9-25 the last 34 games played overall, 3-13 the last 16 games played at home, and 7-20 the last 27 games played vs. RH starters. Take Tampa Ray. Thank you.

Take San Diego.

This is my GRAND SLAM.

Game 909.

6:45 pm pst.

San Diego has very quietly taken over 2nd place in the NL West, just 1 GB Los Angeles, at 7-4. The Padres won Monday's meeting vs. the Giants, 6-5, to now take 4 of the 5 matchups this season vs. their division rival (7-2 L9 going back to last season). Joey Lucchesi takes the mound today. The LH is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 2019, throwing 10.1 scoreless IP. The 25-year old owns a 2-0, 2.20 career mark in 3 starts against San Francisco. The Giants are just 3-8 overall and give Derek Holland the home start. The LH is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.00 on the season, while sporting a 1-3, 6.29 lifetime mark in 7 starts vs. the Padres. San Diego is 7-0 the L7 vs. LH starters, 4-1 the L5 on the road, and 4-1 the L5 overall. San Francisco is 1-7 the L8 at home, 2-10 the L12 vs. the NL West, and 1-6 in Holland's L7 starts. Take the Padres. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 921.

5:15 pm pst.

At 10-2, Seattle owns the best record in baseball and they are doing it with power. The Mariners lead both Leagues in HR's (32) and scoring (8.17 RPG). They took Game 1 of this series,13-5 to extend their domination of the Royals to 6 games. Today they send Marco Gonzales to the hill. The LH is 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA on the campaign, winning all 3 of his turns, going 19.2 IP, with 11 K's, and jut 3 BB's. At 2-7, Kansas City possesses the AL's worst record, losing 7 straight and being outscored by an average of 2.71 RPG during the slide. Jakob Junis gets the nod here. The RH is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.63 on the season. The Mariners are 4-1 in Gonzales' L5 starts, 6-1 the L7 vs. RH starters, and 13-3 the L16 overall. The Royals are 7-15 in Junis' L22 starts, 0-4 the L4 at home, and 9-44 the L53 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take Texas Tech.

Game 811.

6:20 pm pst.

The National Championship game puts together two of the best scoring defenses in the nation (Virginia #1 at 55.5 PPG; Texas Tech #3 at 58.8 PPG) and two of the toughest in FG% (Red Raiders 1st at 36.8%; Cavaliers 5th at 38.4%). Virginia (2-3 ATS in the NCAA Tournament) couldn't cover against Gardner Webb, got a 1.5-pt cover against Oklahoma, failed to cover vs. Oregon, needed OT to eke by Purdue for a 1-pt cover, then needed three FT's with just seconds left to squeeze by Auburn to get a 1-pt win and no cover on Saturday. Texas Tech covered all five Big Dance contests, thumping Northern Kentucky by 15, Buffalo by 20, Michigan by 19, Gonzaga by six, and Michigan State by 10, winning the last three as an underdog. Remember, the Bulls and the Bulldogs are two of the highest scoring offenses in college basketball. Both of these squads possess slow-paced offenses that revolve around stellar backcourts. The Cavaliers trio of Guards, Guy, Hunter, and Jerome (43.6 PPG; 13.7 RPG combined) are talented, but haven't faced a backcourt the caliber of the Red Raiders trifecta of Guards, Culver, Moretti, and Mooney (41.3 PPG; 11.5 RPG combined). Both team's top-scorers (Virginia's, Kyle Guy and Texas Tech's, Jarrett Culver) have had some issues shooting in the Tournament, and yet, both teams have advanced. The Cavaliers "O" has been erratic in recent weeks and their biggest weapon, shooting from downtown, has been off, as the team hasn't hit better than 36% from beyond the arc over the last six outings. Not to take anything away from this team, but they just haven't dominated in Tournament play, despite facing the #16, #9, #12, #3, and #5 seeds. The Red Raiders have in fact dominated their opposition in the Tournament, besting seeds of #14, #6, #2, #1, and #2. Virginia's three losses this season came against Duke twice and Florida State, which are the lengthiest, smartest, and most athletic teams they've faced...just like Texas Tech is. The Red Raiders are 14-3 ATS the last 17 overall games. The Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS the last nine NCAA Tournament games. Take Texas Tech. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my DIAMOND play.

Game 967.

5:15 pm pst.

Seattle is one of baseball's early, pleasant surprises, sporting a 9-2 record, ranking 2nd in scoring (7.73 RPG), 4th in Team BA (.278), 1st in HR's (27), and 1st in SB's (14). The Mariners enter today's game with confidence, having won the last five meetings with the Royals, and send Felix Hernandez to the bump. The RH is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.69 this season and owns a 3.26 ERA vs. Kansas City in 16 career starts against them. The Royals are on a six-game skid, after starting the season at 2-0 (2-6 overall). They aren't hitting the ball offensively, while the pitching staff ranks 23rd in Team ERA (5.27). Homer Bailey gets the start at home. The RH is 0-0 with a 5.40 record in 2019, riding a 12-game winless streak, dating back to May of 2018, as his team has lost all 12 of those games. Seattle is 35-17 the last 52 vs. the AL Central, 7-1 in Hernandez's last eight starts vs. the AL Central, and 12-2 the last 14 overall. Kansas City is 6-26 the last 32 vs. the AL West, 9-43 the last 52 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 0-5 the last five vs. RH starters. Take the Mariners. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my HOME RUN play.

Game 955.

4:45 pm pst.

Los Angeles has won five in a row, en route to an 8-2 overall record, including a perfect, 3-0 on the road, where they are accounting for over 9.67 RPG as a guest. The Dodgers are crushing the ball, ranking 1st in both RPG (8.40) and Team BA (.307), and 2nd in HR's (24). Hyun-Jin Ryu gets the nod here. The LH is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.08 this year and owns a career, 2.25 ERA vs. the Cardinals in four starts and one relief appearance. St. Louis is just 4-5 on the campaign and send Miles Mikolas to the hill. The RH is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in 2019. Los Angeles is 7-3 the last 10 at St. Louis, 22-7 the last 29 vs. RH starters, and 7-2 in Ryu's last nine starts. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Take Texas Tech.

Game 801.

5:49 pm pst

Both teams owned the best records in conference play during the regular season. And, both knocked off the top seeds in the regional's. While Michigan State is a bit stronger both offensively and on the boards, there is no denying just how frustrating Texas Tech's #2 ranked defense (59.0 PPG allowed) is. The Red Raiders have won and covered all four contests this Tournament. Their defense didn't just contain their opposition, it shut them down. Texas Tech held Buffalo and Gonzaga to just, 58 and 69 points. These are two of the top scoring teams in the nation. In between, they dominated Michigan, 63-44, a team that posted 60 against MSU just a few weeks ago. The Spartans reached the Final Four despite the absence of Joshua Langford (out, ankle). But, this is the matchup they are going to miss their standout Guard more than ever. The trio of DD scoring Guards, Culver, Moretti, and Mooney (41.5 PPG, 11.6 RPG combined) will control the tempo and be the difference here. The Red Raiders are 5-0 ATS the last five games played vs. Big Ten opponents, 10-1 ATS the last 11 games played vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 13-3 ATS the last 16 games played overall. Take Texas Tech. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my HOME RUN PLAY.

Game 961.

5:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles is crushing the ball, averaging over 8.12 RPG on a .297 Team BA, and have already tallied 21 HR's. They beat Colorado yesterday, 10-6, to give the Dodgers their 6th consecutive victory over their NL West rival. Walker Buehler gets the road start here. The RH is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in 10 career appearances (6 starts) vs. the Rockies. Colorado, at 3-5, is having problems both at the plate and on the mound. They are accounting for a mere, 2.88 RPG and rank near the bottom of the Major's in just about every offensive category. Their pitching staff has a Team ERA of 4.24. Jon Gray takes the hill at home. The RH (0-1, 4.05 TY) was 0-1 with a whopping, 9.26 ERA in 3 starts vs. L.A. last year. The Dodgers are 9-4 the L13 games played at the Rockies, 20-7 the L27 games played vs. RH starters, and 39-17 the L56 games played vs. the NL West. The Rockies are 2-6 the L8 games played on grass, 1-4 the L5 games played vs. RH starters, and 1-5 the L6 games played overall. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Auburn.

Game 803.

3:09 pm pst.

Virginia is in the Final Four for the first time since 1984 while Auburn is making its first Final Four appearance in its 113 year history. We all remember what happened to Virginia in last year's Big Dance as they were the first #1 seed to be ousted by a #16 seed in Tournament history. This year's Tourney saw Virginia have a bit tougher of a time than they'd care to admit. They couldn't cover against Gardner Webb, got a 1.5 point cover against Oklahoma, couldn't get the bettors paid against Oregon, and eked by Purdue to get a 1 point cover in OT. Auburn got by with a win and no cover against New Mexico State, then devoured Kansas by 14, beat North Carolina outright by 17 points, as a 5.5 point underdog, and bested Kentucky by 6 in OT, getting 4.5 points. Their last three opponents are some of college basketball's most successful teams. The Cavaliers possess the nation's #1 scoring defense (55.4 PPG), but their offense just won't be able to keep pace here. The Tigers own a fast-paced scoring offense (80.2 PPG) that will keep the Cavs off-balanced in transition. Auburn is 8-2 ATS the last 10 games played overall. Virginia is 2-6 ATS the last eight NCAA Tournament games. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my HOME RUN.

Game 901.

1:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles owns the #1 scoring lineup in the Major's, averaging over 7.86 RPG and ranks 2nd in Team BA at .289. The Dodgers have taken the L5 meetings in this series and today face a Rockies offense that is accounting for a mere, 2.43 RPG on a dismal, .197 Team BA. Kenta Maeda gets the nod for L.A. The RH (1-0, 4.05 ERA TY) owns a lifetime record of 4-1 with a 3.19 ERA at Coors Field. Tyler Anderson gets the home start. The LH, who was 7-9 in 2018, got tagged for 9 hits and 5 runs in 5.0 IP, in his first outing this season. The Rockies are 1-9 in Anderson's L10 starts vs. the Dodgers and 1-4 the L5 games overall. The Dodgers are 38-17 the L55 games vs. the NL West and 30-12 the L42 games vs. teams with a losing record. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 921.

11:10 am pst.

At 7-1, Seattle owns the best record in baseball. The Mariners are doing it with strong base-hitting, HR's, and stolen bases along with solid pitching. Yusei Kikuchi gets the road start here. The LH is 0-0 on the season but has gone 10.2 IP, with 8 K's, and just 1 BB. Chicago plays their home opener today. The White Sox (2-3) pitching has been a letdown. The offense ranks in the bottom half in Team BA, HR's, and SB's, while the pitching is 20th in ERA and 30th in K's. To make matters worse, the fielding has been deplorable as the team has committed 8 Errors in just 5 games. Reynaldo Lopez takes the hill at home. The RH is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA thus far. Seattle has dominated Chicago, taking 7 of the L9 meetings in the series, is 20-6 the L26 vs. the AL Central, and 10-1 the L11 overall. Chicago is 2-9 the L11 at home, 0-5 the L5 vs. the AL West, and 8-21 the L29 overall. Take the Mariner's. Thank you.

Take Lipscomb.

Game 727.

4:00 pm pst.

To get to the NIT Championship game, Lipscomb beat Davidson, UNC Greensboro, NC State, and Wichita State, as an underdog in each. The Bison possess an explosive offense (83.6 PPG, 48.3%), led by Guard, Garrison Mathews (21.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG). During the regular season, Lipscomb beat both SMU and TCU, and lost by only 4 points to Louisville. They are not a team that can be intimidated. BTW, Texas was 0-2 during the regular season against TCU. The Longhorns are from the competitive, Big 12, and traditionally have had success in the NIT, however, this is a squad that does not have an offense that can post a lot of points (70.8 PPG), can not shoot very well from both the FT line (69.4%) or from the 3-point line (34.8%), can not rebound very well (rank 247th offensively, 173rd defensively), and can not defend the "3" (ranking 255th). So, facing a Lipscomb offense that hits 37.5% beyond the arc is going to be an issue. The Bison are 22-7-1 ATS the L30 non-conference games. The Longhorns are 2-5 ATS the L7 overall games. Take Lipscomb. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my LATE INFO MOVE.

Game 907.

3:10 pm pst.

How about those Amazing Mets? They have started the season off at 4-1 and are doing something they aren't known to do...they are scoring runs. New York is accounting for over 6.20 RPG. They send Jacob deGrom to the mound here. The RH was brilliant in his opening day victory over Washington, going 6.0 IP, with 10 K's, and one BB, allowing just five hits and zero ER's. The 30-year old has had issues with Miami, as the team is just 1-7 in his last eight starts vs. the Marlins. But, the Mets are putting up runs and DeGrom is overflowing with confidence. The Marlins have come out of the gate with a 2-4 record and give Trevor Richards the nod at home. The RH pitched well on March 29th in his season debut, going 6.0 IP, fanning four, and yielding one ER on four hits. The bullpen then got shredded for five ER's in the team's, 6-1 loss to the Rockies. The 25-year old, in his second season, has a career record of just 4-9 with an ERA of 4.28. He is not a power pitcher and New York will get to him and then tear up the shaky bullpen as well. The Mets are 7-1 the last eight meetings vs. the Marlins, 6-1 the last seven games vs. the NL East, and 5-0 the last five games vs. RH starters. The Marlins are 1-5 in Richard's last six starts vs. the NL East, 17-37 the last 54 games vs. the NL East, and 19-41 the last 60 overall games. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE.

This is my RL GOW.

Game 916.

10:10 am pst.

Once again, Cleveland is a different team at home than they are on the road. The Indians have scored as many runs in their sole home contest as they have in their three road outings (five runs). Playing Chicago is surely to boost any team's confidence. The White Sox are just 1-3 and have begun this season where they left off last season...losing. They have Carlos Rodon (0-1, 3.38) on the bump. The RH has had issues on the road, as the team is 5-11 in his last 16 overall road starts and 1-4 in his last five road starts vs. Cleveland. Corey Kluber (0-1, 2.57) just didn't get any run support whatsoever in his first start. The RH went 7.0 IP, striking out five, walking one, and allowing two ER's on four hits, in the team's, 2-0 defeat at the hands of Minnesota. Expect the veteran (96-56, 3.08 lifetime) to once again pitch well, but this time, get some offensive support. The team is 7-2 overall the last nine meetings vs. the White Sox and 10-1 in his last 11 starts vs. the White Sox. Chicago owns some of the most deplorable statistics in baseball, going 1-8 the last nine vs. AL Central opponents, 7-20 the last 27 vs. RH starters, and 7-21 the last 28 overall. Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Philadelphia.

This is my EW.

Game 903.

10:05 pm pst.

Philadelphia is 4-0 for the first time since 1915. The Phillies are accounting for a whopping, 7.75 RPG. Today, Aaron Nola goes to the bump. The RH is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA this season and went 3-1 vs. the Nationals last season. Washington is 1-3 and gives Anibal Sanchez the nod. The RH is making his first start of the season after a 7-6 record in 2018. Philadelphia is 6-0 the L6 games vs. the NL East, 22-8 in Nola's L30 overall starts, and 6-0 their L6 overall games. Take the Phillies. Thank you.  

Take Houston.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 583.

7:05 pm pst.

Houston has won and covered all 3 meetings with Sacramento this season. Now that the Kings are eliminated from playoff contention along with the fact that the Rockets (despite clinching the SW) can better their seeding, prompts us to take them here. The well-balanced Houston team is led by James harden, who is averaging over 42.8 PPG in the L6 contests. The Rockets are 22-10 ATS the L32 meetings over the Kings. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Wichita State.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 709.

4:00 pm pst.

Wichita State has been money, going 15-2 SU and 14-3 ATS the L17 games, including a current, 5-game ATS hot streak. The Shockers face better competition throughout the season and are no strangers to Tournament action. As  matter of fact, they are just 1 of 4 programs that have won 22 or more games in each of the L10 season's (Duke, Kansas, Gonzaga). Take WSU. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

This is my NL CENTRAL GOW.

Game 951.

3:40 pm pst.

Milwaukee, at 4-1 is scoring runs and has taken over 1st place in the Division. The Brewers have dominated the Reds, taking 5 of the L6 meetings overall, and 8 of the L11 at Great America Ball park. Today, they send Jhoulys Chacin to the hill. The RH owns a 3.86 career ERA in 10 games (8 starts) vs. Cincinnati. The Reds give Anthony DeSclafani the start. The RH possesses an ERA of 4.91 in 8 lifetime matchups vs. the Brewers. Milwaukee is 8-2 the L10 road games, 19-7 the L26 games vs. the NL Central, 4-0 in Chacin's L4 road starts, and 38-15 the L53 overall games. Cincinnati is 2-7 the L9 home games, 11-27 the L38 games vs. RH starters, 0-4 in DeScalafani's L4 overall starts, and 2-9 the L11 overall games. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Take Miami.

This is my BB play.

Game 563.

4:35 pm pst.

Boston has been sliding for over a month now, going 7-11 SU and 5-13 ATS the L18 games. Miami has been better than competitive in this series, winning 3 of the L4 meetings Su and covering all 4. This is way too many points for a Celtics team to lay that is 0-6 ATS the L6 at home and 2-8 ATS the L10 overall. The Heat is 8-1 ATS the L9 vs. the NBA Atlantic and 22-8 ATS the L30 on the road. Take Miami. Thank you.

Take Charlotte.

This is my SD play.

Game 557.

5:35 pm pst.

Golden State owns a miserable, 13-23-1 ATS record at home this season and have a big matchup with Western Conference co-leader, Denver up next on Tuesday. This is a huge "let down" spot where the Warriors are just looking to win and not cover. The Road team is 6-0-1 ATS the L7 meetings in this series. The Hornets are 6-2-1 ATS the L9 games played at the Warriors, and 4-1 ATS the L5 games played overall. The Warriors are 1-6 ATS the L7 games played on1 days rest and 1-5 ATS the L6 games played vs. the Eastern Conference. Take Charlotte. Thank you.

Take Duke.

Game 692.

2:05 pm pst.

Both teams have played great basketball this season. However, Duke has had their way in this series, winning 7 in a row and 9 of the L10 SU. To be quite honest, the Blue devils also possess the better coach down the stretch. Duke has Zion Williamson and a supporting cast of explosive big men. Overall, the team is 10-2 ATS the L12 vs. Big 12 opponents. Take the Blue Devils. Thank you.

Take Dallas.

This is my PH.

Game 549.

12:35 pm pst.

Dallas has played OKC very competitively, winning and covering 2 of the 3 meetings this season, and covering 7 of the L9 overall meetings. These 2 teams match up well, therefore giving the Mavs 12 points is a mistake. They are 4-1 ATS the L5 games played on the road, 22-8 ATS the L30 games played vs. the NBA Northwest, and 36-17 ATS the L53 games played on Sunday. The Thunder are 2-8 ATS the L10 games played at home, 0-4 ATS the L4 games played vs. the NBA Southwest, and 5-15 ATS the L20 games played overall. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Take Auburn.

Game 693.

11:20 am pst.

This is going to be a very tight game. It's hard to go against a team that is on an 11-game SU win streak and has more experienced players. Kentucky has a ton of talent but this is a very young squad. They are 1-5 ATS the L6 vs. the SEC. The Tigers are 5-1 ATS the L6 vs. the SEC. Take Auburn. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my HR play.

Game 955.

10:35 am pst.

New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series to give the Mets 7 wins in the L9 meetings with the Nats and are 5-1 the L6 at Nationals Park. Zack Wheeler takes the mound. The RH was 10-1 with a 2.21 ERA over the final 3 months of the 2018 season where the 28 year old beat Washington in 2 of 3 matchups. Patrick Corbin gets the nod at home. The LH went 0-1 with a 5.56 mark vs. NY last season and is just 1-4 lifetime against them. The Mets are 5-1 the L6 on the road, 4-0 the L4 vs. the NL East, and 7-0 in Wheelers L7 starts vs. NL East opponents. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Gonzaga.

This is my ANNIHILATOR play.

game 684.

3:09 pm pst.

The carriage turns back into a pumpkin for a Texas Tech squad as they go up against the most well-balanced team they’ve had to face all season. Gonzaga owns the #1 scoring offense in the nation, averaging over 88.2 PPG on 52.8% shooting, which also outs them at #1. The Red Raiders are known for their defense but the Bulldogs and their 4 DD scorers are just too much here. Hachimura and Clarke are both 6'8" and are a big presence in the paint that will contain the offensively mediocre Texas Tech squad that average just 72.9 PPG. Gonzaga is 9-4-1 ATS the L13 vs. the Big 12 and 6-1 ATS the L7 non-conference games. Take the Bulldog. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 671.

6:57 pm pst.

The status of Kentucky's top-performer, PJ Washington is still unknown as of post. Whether the Forward plays or not, the Wildcats are going to have issues facing the Cougars stifling defense (7th in points allowed, 61.0 PPG, 1st in FG%, 36.6%, 1st in 3-point%, 27.8%). Houston has speed, size, and muscle. Kentucky's youth is going to hurt them here. TAKE THE COUGARS. Thank you.

Take Virginia Tech.

Game 669.

6:39 pm pst.

I am not saying that Duke isn't a great team. Nor, am I saying that Zion Williamson isn't one of the best players in the nation. What I am saying is that the Blue Devils have covered just once over the five contests since the Forward has returned to active duty. Overall, Duke has crushed bettors, going 3-10 ATS the last 13 outings. This is a lot of points to give a Virginia Tech team that allows a mere, 61.7 PPG (9th) and shoots lights out from beyond the arc (8th, 39.5%). The Hokies are 5-2 ATS the last seven meetings vs. the Blue Devils. The Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS the last four NCAA Tournament games. TAKE VIRGINIA TECH

Take North Carolina.

This is my TOURNAMENT GOY.

game 674.

4:29 pm pst.

Auburn is a team that hasn't been to the Elite Eight since 1986. Yes, they are on a 10-game SU win streak. But, to get here, they eked out a 1-point win over New Mexico State then shredded a depleted, Kansas squad. North Carolina is a whole different animal. The Tar Heels are explosive, accounting for 86.0 PPG and own the top offensive rebounding squad in college basketball. By the way, of their 29 victories this season, 27 have come by 6 or more points. The Tigers fall short against this conference, going 1-4 ATS the last five vs. the ACC. The Tar Heels are 20-8-2 ATS the L30 vs. the SEC. TAKE NORTH CAROLINA. Thank you.

Take LSU.

This is my LVSM.

Game 667.

5:00 pm pst.

The scrappy, Tigers have been competitive all season long, with five of their six losses coming by six points or less. Over the last 19 seasons, Tom Izzo's Spartans have fallen short late in the Big Dance. This is going to be the matchup they will sorely miss Joshua Langford (out, ankle). Remember, Forward, Nick Ward, despite returning to action, is not 100% healed from his hand injury. LSU is 4-1 ATS the last five games played vs. the Big Ten. MSU is 1-4 ATS the last five NCAA Tournament games. TAKE THE TIGERS. Thank you.

Take Oregon.

This is my ANNIHILATOR.

Game 653.

6:57 pm pst.

Odds makers are giving Oregon too much of a cushion here only because they are a PAC 12 rep. The Ducks have won and covered 10 straight and possess the frontline to give the Cavaliers problems. Virginia is 1-5 ATS the last six NCAA Tournament games. TAKE OREGON. Thank you.

Take Michigan.

This is my POWERHOUSE.

Game 658.

6:39 pm pst.

Two of the best defenses in the nation square off here (#3 Texas Tech, 59.2 PPG allowed, #2 Michigan, 58.2 PPG allowed). Michigan will control the tempo behind their trio of talented Guards, Poole, Matthews, and Simpson (34.2 PPG combined), while 6'7", Brazdeikis and 7'1", Teske dominate the paint. HC, John Beilin is 20-7 SU in the NCAA's since 2009. The Wolverines are 9-3 ATS the L12 vs. the Big 12. TAKE MICHIGAN. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my MONEY MAKER.

Game 627.

6:00 pm pst.

Colorado is loaded with playmakers and possess a solid corps or rebounders, on both ends of the court. The Buffaloes are particularly tough on the defensive glass, ranking 16th in the nation. Texas, which hits just 43.3% of their shots as it is, won't get many 2nd chances in this matchup. The Longhorns have been point spread poison, failing to cover their L5 in a row. Colorado is 6-0 ATS the L6 meetings vs. Texas, 4-0 ATS the L4 vs. Big 12 opponents, and 6-2 ATS the L8 overall. Take the Buffaloes. Thank you.

Take NC State.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

game 626.

6:00 pm pst.

This is a short price to lay with a good, ACC squad over the 2nd place A-Sun team. The Wolf Pack can score points, averaging over 79.7 PPG (34th). They face a Bisons "D" that ranks 123rd, yielding over 69.4 PPG. NC State goes up against better competition throughout the season and even in this Tournament, besting Hofstra and Harvard to get to the Quarter Finals. Liberty is just 3-8 ATS the L11 overall games. Take the Wolf Pack. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my POWERHOUSE.

Game 563.

5:05 pm pst.

Los Angeles is fighting to better their playoff seeding as the Clippers have won 5 in a row and 10 of their L11 SU. This is a well-balanced team that also wins and covers on the road (21-17 SU, 22-16 ATS). Minnesota has dropped 5 of their L6, both SU and ATS. Karl-Anthony Towns has put up some impressive numbers, but just can't do it all by himself. LAC is hotter, healthier, and has too much offense here. Look for the NBA's #2, 3-point shooting offense to decimate the League's 30th ranked 3-point defense. The Clippers are 11-4-1 ATS the L15 games played at the Timberwolves, 5-1 ATS the L6 games played vs. the Western Conference, and 5-1 ATS the L6 games played on 1 days rest. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

Game 872.

5:40 pm pst.

While Houston owns one of the best defenses in the country, they can also score points and rebound at both ends of the court. Ohio State has problems putting points up and can not rebound at all. They hit just 43.6% from the field and 34.0% from beyond the arc. For a team that ranks 214th on the "O" boards, this spells doom. The Buckeyes are 1-8 ATS the L9 NCAA Tournament games, 2-7 ATS the L9 games played following an ATS win, and 4-9 ATS the L13 game splayed vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. The Cougars are 7-2 ATS the L9 non-conference games, 8-3 ATS the L11 games played on neutral sites, and 34-16-2 ATS the L52 games played overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Virginia.

This is my MONEYMAKER.

Game 862.

4:45 pm pst.

Virginia was down 36-30 at halftime in their opening round matchup vs. Gardner Webb. The Cavaliers came out in the 2nd half to get the win, 71-56. They will come out here and make a statement. Look for the nation's #1 defense (55.1 PPG allowed) to stifle the Sooners offense, while the 4th ranked, 3-point shooting squad lights up Oklahoma's porous "D". OU lost by 20 to Wisconsin, 13 and 15 to Kansas State, 30 to Baylor, 12 to Texas Tech, and 17 to Iowa State. They are just 4-9 ATS the L13 NCAA Tournament games. Take Virginia. Thank you.  

Take Buffalo.

This is my Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 869.

3:10 pm pst.

Yes, Texas Tech can play defense. But Buffalo owns a well-balanced squad, consisting of size, speed, and accuracy, resulting in 85.1 PPG. The Bulls also rank 8th in the nation on the offensive boards. This all adds up to be a bit too much for the Red Raiders to contend with their stagnant offense (73.1 PPG). Buffalo is 20-6-2 ATS the L28 neutral site games and 9-2-1 ATS the L11 non-conference games. Texas Tech is 11-24 ATS the L35 neutral site games and 2-6 ATS the L8 non-conference games. Take the Bulls. Thank you.

Take Xavier.

This is my NIT GOY.

Game 897.

1:00 pm pst. 

Xavier has 5 DD scorers and a slew of monster rebounders. Texas just doesn't possess the size or the muscle to contend in the paint here. The Musketeers have been money down the stretch, covering 9 of their L10 outings while the Longhorns come in here on a 4-game ATS slide. They are also 2-5 ATS the L7 vs. the Big East. Xavier is 7-3-1 ATS the L11 vs. the Big 12. Take the Musketeers. Thank you.

Take Auburn.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

Game 849.

6:45 pm pst.

Auburn has a much deeper bench and can shoot the "3." Both are going to be problems for Kansas. The red-hot, Tigers have won 9 in a row SU. So laying a basket against a depleted and overrated Jayhawks squad is a solid play. Auburn is 4-1 ATS the L5 vs. the Big 12 and 5-2 ATS the L7 overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you.   

Take Kentucky.

This is my LVSM.

Game 844.

11:40 am pst.

The clock strikes midnight for Wofford today. They did beat Seton Hall in OT on Thursday. But, the Pirates are no Wildcats. Even without PJ Washington, Kentucky possesses too much firepower on both ends of the court. The Terriers lost this season to the Tarheels, the Sooners, the Jayhawks, and the Bulldogs. Wofford id 1-5 ATS the L6 games vs. the SEC. Kentucky is 5-0 ATS the L5 non-conference games. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Take LSU.

This is my ANNIHILATOR.

Game 842.

9:10 am pst.

LSU has proven they can win amidst controversy and without HC, Will Wade. The Tigers own an explosive offense that accounts for 81.3 PPG. Maryland just doesn't the horses to keep up on the offensive side and are totally outclassed and outmanned on the boards here. The Terrapins are 1-7 ATS the L8 NCAA Tournament games, 1-4 ATS the L5 neutral site games, and 1-4 ATS the L5 overall games. The Tigers are 4-0 ATS the L4 games vs. the Big Ten, 8-1 ATS the L9 games vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 5-2 ATS the L7 games overall. Take LSU. Thank you.

Take UCF.

This is my LVSM.

Game 799.

6:40 pm pst.

7'6", Tacko Fall will devour VCU on the inside while the trio of starting Guards, Taylor, Dawkins, and Allen do damage from the perimeter. The Knights are 11-4 ATS the L15 non-conference games, 5-2 ATS the L7 neutral site games, and 8-2 ATS the L10 overall games. Take Central Florida. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my MM.

Game 816.

4:20pm pst.

It's scary to think that Houston is now back to full strength. So, look for a Cougars defense that ranks #1 in FG% and #8 in Points Allowed to come back with a vengeance here after losing to the Bearcats by 12 points on the Conference Tourney. Sunbelt Tourney Champs, Georgia State has no defense whatsoever and succeeds only through the play of Guards, Simonds and Mitchell who they are going against one of the best defenses in the land. Houston possesses 5 stellar Guards themselves, that can all steal, pass, block, score, and play "D". The Cougars are 6-0 ATS the L6 vs. the Sunbelt, 7-3 ATS the L10 on neutral sites, and 33-16-2 ATS the L51 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Utah State.

This is my HR.

Game 812.

3:50 pm pst.

Behind first year head coach, Craig Smith, Utah State is in their first NCAA Tourney since 2011. They knocked off San Diego State for the MWC Tourney Title. This is a squad overflowing with confidence and pride as they have won 10 straight and 17 of their L18. Guard, Sam Merrill is the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and averages over 21.2 PPG. They The team also has big men in Center, Neemias Queta (11.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG) and Forward, Quinn Taylor (8.0, 6.3). This team can score points for sure, but the Aggies also play great defense, allowing a mere, 66.8 PPG. Oh, and they are also great on the boards, ranking in the top-20 on both the offensive and defensive glass. Washington has been exposed, with recent losses by 18 and 20 to Oregon. The Huskies have covered just once over their L7 outings. Their "D" played well in PAC 12 play but got smoked stepping out of the conference, losing to Auburn, Minnesota, and Gonzaga. Take Utah State. Thank you.

Take Oregon.

This is my SD.

Game 825.

1:30 pm pst.

Oregon enters the opening round of the Tournament, one of the hottest teams in the Big Dance, winning and covering 8 straight. Wisconsin, on the other hand, has been pointspread poison, covering just 2 of their L10 games. Ethan Happ is one of the best players in the country but in the Big Dance, one player can not be the entire team. The Ducks have are too hot to go against. Take Oregon. Thank you.

Take Tennessee.

This is my PH play.

Game 608.

11:45 am pst.

Tennessee has the speed to dictate the tempo of this game. But, the real mismatch in size, where the Volunteers will dominate in the paint. This is a team that accounts for over 91.8 PPG and shoots 49.7% from the field. Colgate just doesn't have the horses to run in this matchup. They stepped up once this season and got spanked by Syracuse, 77-56. Take Tennessee. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati.

This is my TEN DIMES PLAY.

Game 806.

9:15 am pst.

This just might be one of the biggest mismatches in the opening round. Cincinnati knocked off Houston in Sunday's, AAC Championship game behind 33 points from Conference Player of the Year, Jarron Cumberland. But, let's be honest, the Bearcats are all about the defense, which ranks 12th in the nation, yielding just 62.2 PPG. Iowa limped into the Tournament, dropping 6 of their L8 SU and only covering once in their L10 outings. The Bearcats will completely shut down the Hawkeyes offense and dominate the boards here. Iowa is 1-7 ATS the L8 NCAA Tournament games. Take Cincinnati. Thank you.

Take Old Dominion.

Game 759.

6:50 pm pst.

Purdue's, Carsen Edwards is one of the best players in the country. But, the Guard has carried too much of the workload this season, resulting in both a personal and a team slump. This is way too many points to give the 7th ranked defense in college basketball (60.8 PPG allowed). Take the Monarchs. Thank you.

Take Seton Hall.

Game 769.

6:40 pm pst.

The odds makers have the wrong favorite here. Seton Hall should be a 1-point favorite here. Yes, Wofford is on a 24-game win streak in Southern League play, but the Terriers looked awful in losses and no covers against North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Mississippi State. Seton Hall is an athletic and talented team that comes into this matchup covering five straight. Take the Pirates. Thank you.

Take Kentucky.

Game 772.

4:10 pm pst.

In what might be one of the biggest mismatches in the first round, expect Coach Calipari to once again have his well-balanced, squad of playmakers focused on the present. This is the matchup that Abilene Christian will be sorely missing Friday and Maxwell (two starters out since mid-February due to disciplinary issues). The only other time Abilene Christian stepped up in class this season, they were thumped by the Texas Tech, 82-48. Take Kentucky. Thank you.

Take Murray State.

Game 761.

1:30 pm pst.

The “under-the-radar”, Racers are red-hot and have the supporting cast to surprise a sliding, Golden Eagles squad that has dropped five of their last six, both SU and ATS. Take Murray State. Thank you.

Take FSU.

Game 764.

11:00 am pst.

Vermont is a good team...in the American East Conference. They stepped up in class twice this season, giving up 84 to Kansas and 86 to Louisville. The Catamounts don't have the personnel to compete against big frontcourts. So, I must side with a talented, Florida State team that comes in here a bit miffed after losing the ACC Title Game by 10 points to Duke. Take the Seminoles. Thank you.

Take Yale.

Game 767.

9:40 am pst.

This is the strongest the Ivy League has looked in years. Conference Player of the Year, Miye Oni (17.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG) is a potential NBA first rounder and the best player on the court. LSU is distracted as Coach, Will Wade is on suspension. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.    

Take ASU.

This is my PPP.

Game 713.

6:10 pm pst. 

There is no arguing that Chris Mullins' Red Strom back court of Ponds and Heron are talented. But, Bobby Hurley can counter with his ASU tandem of Guards, Dort and Martin. So, the difference here is the force in the paint, Forward, Zylan Cheatham, the Sun Devils standout averages 11.8 PPG and 10.4 RPG. ASU also finished the season solid, going 6-2, both SU and ATS and only dropping their last outing to Oregon in OT, by 2 points. SJU limped into the Tourney, losing 4 of their L5, both SU and ATS, including a 32-point drubbing at the hands of Marquette. The Red Storm are 3-7 ATS the L10 non-conference games, 5-11 ATS the L16 neutral site games, 1-5 ATS the L6 games vs. the PAC 12, and 0-5 ATS the L5 NCAA Tournament games. Take Arizona State. Thank you.

Take Xavier.

This is my BB.

Game 718.

4:00 pm pst.

This is a perfect example of the disparity among different conferences. Toledo played well in the MAC, but the talent level in the Big East, where Xavier calls home, is much stronger. With 5 DD scorers and 4 monster rebounders, the Musketeers have the edge on size, speed, and muscle, and a big advantage in this matchup. This is a team that is 4-0 ATS the L4 games played at home, 4-0 ATS the L4 games played vs. the MAC, and 8-1 ATS the L9 games played overall. Take Xavier. Thank you.

Take Providence.

This is my NIT 1st RD. GOY.

Game 688.

6:00 pm pst.

Arkansas will be without the team's top scorer, top rebounder, top blocker, and their only true inside threat in Daniel Gafford. The Forward declared himself for the NBA draft. The Razorbacks have no one to contend with the Friars Center, Nate Watson. Even if Gafford played here, they would have had problems on the boards in this matchup. Arkansas is 3-9 ATS the L12 vs. the Big East, 1-5 ATS the L6 non-conference games, and 3-8 ATS the L11 overall. Take Providence. Thank you.

Take St. Bonaventure.

Game 648.

10:00 am pst.

St. Bonaventure has owned St. Louis, taking the L9 meetings SU and 8 of the L10 ATS, including a 66-57 win and cover just 8 days ago. The Bonnies are striding, winning 9 of the L10 SU coming into this matchup, so laying under a basket is a solid play. They are 5-2 ATS the L7 overall. The Billikens are 1-6 ATS in the 3rd game of a 3-in-5 days situation. Take St. Bonaventure. Thank you.

Take Oregon.

Game 637.

7:30 pm pst.

Oregon is on-fire, riding a 7-game SU and ATS hot streak, including a 55-47 victory over Washington as a 5.5 point underdog. Washington is a good team, however, they've gotten "fatigued" late in the season, resulting in a 1-5 ATS L6 and 3-7 ATS L10 run. The Ducks have a ferocious defense and a far better rebounding corps. They are 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings in this series. Take Oregon. Thank you.

Take FSU.

Game 633.

5:30 pm pst.

Despite Zion Williamson's return to the floor for Duke, this is way too many points to give a very talented, deep, and scrappy FSU squad. The Seminoles out-rebounded the Blue devils, 36-27, in January's 2-point loss. Florida State has the depth and the muscle to upset Duke's inside game. Remember that the Blue devils are atrocious from both the outside and for the line (339th 3-pt shooting 30.5%, 247th FT 68.6%). The Seminoles are 4-0 ATS the L4 meetings in this series, 8-1-2 ATS the L11 on neutral sites, 6-2 ATS the L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 8-3 ATS the L11 following a SU win. The Blue Devils are 0-3-1 ATS the L4 vs. the ACC< 1-3-1 ATS the L5 on neutral sites, 0-3-1 ATS the L4 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 0-7 ATS the L7 following a SU win. Take Florida State. Thank you.

Take Villanova.

Game 630.

3:30 pm pst.

Villanova wants to be the first team in history to win three straight Big East Tournament Titles. After rallying in Friday's, 71-67 OT win vs. Xavier, this team has proven what they are made of. Basketball is all about the basics. And basically, the Wildcats have a better defense and superior rebounders. Villanova is 43-19 ATS the L62 vs. teams with a SU winning record, 36-17 ATS the L53 on neutral sites, and 29-14 ATS the L43 overall. Take Villanova. Thank you.

Take USU.

Game 628.

3:00 pm pst.

Pay no mind to yesterday's win over Nevada for SD State. USU spanked SDSU, 70-54 less than three weeks ago and will do it again here today. The Aggies possess too many playmakers, and explosive offense, and one of the best group of rebounders (rank 12th offensively, 13th defensively), in the nation. After the win over the Wolfpack Friday, expect the Aztecs to come back down to Earth today. USU is 6-2 ATS the L8 overall. Take the Aggies. Thank you.

Take Houston.

Game 618.

12:00 pm pst.

Houston thumped Memphis, 90-77, back in January. The Cougars outrebounded the Tigers and had five players post DD's. Memphis is in "let down" mode here after besting UCF by 24 points yesterday as a 3.5 point underdog. They won't able to put up big points against one of the nation's toughest defenses (8th in Points Allowed 61.1 PPG & 2nd in FG% 37.0%). To make matters worse, Houston owns a thunderous corps of rebounders that will once again dominate the boards. The Cougars are 7-1 ATS the L8 on neutral sites, 22-8-1 ATS the L31 vs. the AAC, 23-9-1 ATS the L33 vs. teams with a SU winning record, and 34-16-2 ATS the L52 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Duke.

Game 841.

6:30 pm pst.

These rivals have played twice over the last month with UNC winning and covering both. However, that was with all-universe, Zion Williamson sidelined. In his return to action yesterday, the standout accounted for 29 points and 14 rebounds in the teams, 84-72 win and cover over Syracuse. Can you now say revenge? Coach K wants this game badly. Both squads can score and both can rebound. However, the Blue Devils "D" is far better. Take Duke. Thank you.

Take Tennessee.

This is my ANNIHILATOR.

Game 822.

6:30 pm pst.

After winning 19 straight games , 4 weeks in the #1 spot, and losing their regular season contest, and dropping in the polls, look for a very deep and talented, Tennessee squad to make a statement here. Mississippi State is a good team but not of the same caliber as Tennessee. This is basically a home game for the Volunteers, with just a few hours drive on the I-40. Tennessee took the only meetings this season, 71-54. Take the Vols. Thank you.

Take Marquette.

This is my CRUSHER.

Game 834.

6:00 pm pst.

For the third time this season, these 2 Big East rivals square off. Just like the earlier 2 meetings, Marquette will own the boards with a better rebounding corps. Both teams have outstanding leaders in Howard and Powell. Both will get their points. But, the Golden Eagles are so deep with front court talent, that they will devour the Pirates in the paint. If Seton Hall makes adjustments, they are still outclassed trying to match up with the 7th ranked, 3-point shooting team in the nation. Take Marquette. Thank you.

Take SMU.

This is my Powerhouse.

Game 795.

4:00 pm pst.

The 2 meetings this season were decided by an average of 4.0 PPG. SMU comes in here winning their L2 and covering 3 straight outings, while Cincinnati has lost their L2 SU and is riding an 8-game ATS drought. Defensively, the Bearcats are solid. But, this team tends to get overvalued, especially in Conference play, where they are 5-16 ATS the L21 vs. AAC foes. SMU has 4 DD-scoring starters and 4 monster rebounders. They also cover in AAC action, going 4-1 ATS their L5 vs. Conference opponents. Take the Mustangs. Thank you.

Take Xavier.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

Game 831.

3:30 pm pst.

Xavier has 5 starters that are all averaging DD's. The Musketeers have been money to bettors, going 7-1 ATS the L8 vs. the Big East, 4-0 ATS the L4 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 20-8-2 ATS the L30 games played on neutral sites. Villanova is a solid basketball team, but have not showed the consistency this season that they have in recent campaigns. Take the points with Xavier. Thank you.

Take St. Bonaventure.

This is my CRUSHER.

Game 802.

11:30 am pst.

George Mason played a tough game yesterday with George Washington, while St. Bonaventure has had 5 days to rest and prepare. The Patriots go with a Guard-oriented team. The Bonnies start 3 big men in Stockard, Griffin, and Osunniyi, who will dominate in the paint. George Mason is just 1-6 ATS the L7 meetings with St. Bonaventure, 0-4 ATS the L4 games played on neutral sites, and 3-9 ATS the L12 games played overall. Take St. Bonnie. Thank you.

Take LSU.

This is my CONSENSUS play.

Game 816.

10:00 am pst.

LSU won't be distracted by coach, Will Wade's suspension. The Tigers are a disciplined team that are playing great basketball, winning and covering 5 straight coming into today's matchup. Florida does not possess the offensive prowess to contend with LSU's, 81.6 PPG. The Favorite is 7-3-1 ATS the L11 meetings in this series. The Tigers are 19-7-2 ATS the L28 games played vs. SEC opponents and 16-5 ATS The L21 games played overall. Take LSU. Thank you.

Take Rhode Island.

This is my OM.

Game 799.

9:00 am pst.

These conference rivals split out 2 meetings this season. However, Rhode Island is much better at getting the bettors paid, covering 5 of the L6 matchups with VCU. VCU is a very good team but giving 8 points to a Rhode Island squad, which has won and covered 5 in a row coming into this contest, is a mistake. The line here should be closer to a +4 or a +5. Rhode Island is just as good on the boards and have a quartet of talented Guards. But most of all, they have Forward, Cyril Langevine, who is the nest big man on the court. Take Rhode Island. Thank you.

Take Florida State.

Game 708.

12:00 pm pst.

FSU only shot 37.9% in their 73-64 OT victory against V Tech just 9 days ago. That win was 4 straight in this series for the Seminoles (3-1 ATS). This is a healthy and very deep squad. Their depth is hey here as the team can rotate fresh players on the Hokies starting-5, who plays most of their minutes. Speaking of fresh, FSU had a few extra days to rest and prepare here. Virginia tech is 1-4 ATS the L5 games played vs. teams with a winning % of over .600. Take Florida State. Thank you.