Connecticut.

BB.

Game 868.

3:00 pm pst.

Even if James Bouknight (check status) is sidelined here, UConn still has enough depth and talent to take down the struggling DePaul team. The Huskies have dominated the Blue Demons, taking more than 10 consecutive meetings SU and covering eight of the last 10, including seven straight. DePaul has very little defense. Connecticut owns one of the best in the nation. The Huskies are 4-1 ATS L5 as a road favorite and 5-0 ATS l5 overall. Take Connecticut. Thank you.

LAL.

TRP.

GAME 511.

4:05 pm pst.

LA has easily won and covered the last four meetings in this series. Houston is still not at full strength with several starters sidelined. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS L5 at the Rockets. The Rockets are 3-8 ATS L11 overall. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Wichita State.

VIM.

Game 832.

1:30 pm pst.

Wichita State comes in here motivated following their first loss in a month. And they are money, covering four straight outings. Cincy is point spread poison covering just two of their nine outings this season. On both sides of the ball, the Shockers outclass the Bearcats. Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS L8 on the road, 5-14 ATS L19 as an underdog, and 15-36 ATS L51 overall. Take Wichita State. Thank you.

Texas.

VIM.

Game 625.

10:00 am pst.

The Longhorns have taken five of the last six meetings in this series SU and enter this matchup rolling, sporting a 9-1 SU mark with victories over such notables as the Hoosiers, Tar Heels, Cowboys, and Jayhawks. Four of their five starters are averaging double-digits, particularly their backcourt trio of Coleman, Ramey, and Jones West Virginia has talent. But, their entire inside game revolves around forward, Culver. Texas has six solid big men to rotate on him and tire him out. The Longhorns are 6-1 ATS L7 on the road. The Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS L5 following a SU win. Take Texas. Thank you.

Northwestern.

Slam Dunk.
Game 758.

6:00 pm pst.

The last six meetings in this series have been decided by an average of 4.6 PPG with none by over eight points. Northwestern started the season off hot but comes in here having dropped their last two outings to Iowa and Michigan. The team gets back on track here at home, getting nearly double-digits against a hated rival that they match up quite well with. The Fighting Illini are 1-4-1 ATS L6 following a SU win. The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS L6 at home. Take Northwestern. Thank you.

Southern Utah.

Under The Radar.

Game 748.

6:00 pm pst.

No worries about the line here as on of the nations top-scoring teams goes up against one of its worst. Southern Utah posts 84.6 PPG and over 40.1 offensive RPG’s while Idaho accounts for a dismal 60.0 PPG and only pulls in 27.1 offensive boards. The Vandals at 0-7 SU (2-5 ATS) are getting abused at both ends of the court. Since their season-opening loss, the Thunderbirds have rattled off seven straight victories going 3-1 ATS. SUU with four DD scorers and a half dozen outstanding rebounders will dominate here. Idaho is 4-11 ATS L15 overall. Take Southern Utah. Thank you.

Philadelphia.

Crash the Boards play.

Game 533.

4:35 pm pst.

This is a big division matchup here as both teams are touted to be true forces in 2021. Philly is off to a better start at 7-1 while Brooklyn is 4-4. Kevin Durant is out. Take note that the 76ers have won and covered seven of the last eight vs. the Nets, all without KD on the floor. The matchup heavily favors Philly as they are significantly superior on the boards and own the much stronger defense. Jarrett Allen is no match for Joel Embiid. The center, along with forward, Tobias Harris (44.6/19.6 combined) will own the paint here. The Nets are 1-4 ATS L5 at home and 1-6 ATS L7 on 1 days rest. Take the 76ers. Thank you.

Iowa,

Vegas Insider Move.

Game 729.

4:00 pm pst.

The 5th ranked Hawkeyes have way too much offensive prowess for Maryland. Up front, 7’0” 270 lb. Garza 6’11” 250 lb. Nunge, and 6’8” 220 lb. Murray are a true force in the paint. The backcourt consists of three outstanding guards in Wieskamp, Fredrick, and Bohannon (34.4 PPG combined). This is a well-balanced unit. The Terrapins just don’t have the size, strength, or athleticism to contend here. The Hawkeyes won’t take this game lightly having lost last January’s matchup. Iowa is 14-2 ATS L16 following an ATS loss and 12-5 ATS L17 overall.  Maryland is 1-4 ATS L5 at home and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take the Hawkeyes. Thank you.

SMU.

Bookie Buster.

Game 734.

4:00 pm pst.

The Mustangs come in here angry after suffering their first loss of the season, a humiliating 14-point bating by Houston. Cincy is on a five-game slide, both SU and ATS. Poor shooting has plagued the team and boy are they in trouble here facing a very tough SMU defense. The Mustangs, which lost the last seven in this series are much better this year and will get their revenge. The Bearcats are 8-20 ATS L30 on the road. Take SMU. Thank you.

Boise State.

Bookie Buster.

Game 706.

These two MWC representatives are worlds apart. BSI is 8-1 SU and 4-0 on conference play while Air Force is 3-5 SU and 1-3 in MWC action. The Broncos possess a ton of talent with a backcourt trio of double-digit scorers and a few monster rebounders up front. This team is accounting for over 81.4 PPG. The Falcons own the 339th ranked offense in the nation barely eking out a dismal, 56.1 PPG. Things go from bad to worse here as they must take the court against one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing foes a mere 37.5% from the floor and only 60.7 PPG. If you are concerned with the number here take note that the last three Broncos victories over the Falcons were by 24, 28, and 17 points. The home team is 6-0 L6 meetings. Air Force is 3-8 ATS L1 on the road and 5-17 ATS L18 overall. Boise State is 16-5 ATS L21 at home and 5-0 ATS L5 following an ATS loss. Take Broncos. Thank you.

Phoenix.

Top-Rated.

Game 528.

6:05 pm pst.

Very quietly the Suns own the No.1 defense in the NBA. This doesn’t bode well for a Toronto team that has one of the poorest offenses in basketball in just about every category. They have crushed bettors. Going back to last season, the Raptors are on a 1-6 ARS slide. They’ve always had problems with the Suns, going 1-6 ATS L7 in Phoenix and 7-20-1 ATS L28 overall vs. Phoenix. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

New York.

Crash The Boards.

Game 522.

4:35 pm pst.

New York is playing solid basketball behind one of the NBA’s toughest defenses. They are frustrating and stifling. That along with the fact that they are hitting over 37.3% beyond the arc is the reasons why the team has won and covered four of their last five outings. The Jazz are 3-12 ATS L15 at the Knicks, 6-24 ATS L30 overall vs. the Knicks, 6-22-2 ATS L30 as a favorite, and 3-7-1 ATS L10 overall. Take New York. Thank you.

Philadelphia.

Above the Rim.

Game 514.

4:05 pm pst.

Philly is red-hot winning and covering four in a row. The addition of Danny Green and Seth Curry has paid off. Washington comes off their first two wins of the campaign but will be in a huge letdown spot here following Sunday’s surprising win over Brooklyn. The 76ers are 4-1 ATS L5 at home in the series and 5-0 ATS L5 on 1 days rest. The Wizards are 3-10-1 ATS L14 as an underdog and 9-23 ATS L32 on 2 days rest. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Rutgers.

BB.

Game 633.

6:00 pm pst.

MSU has had their way in this series taking all nine meetings SU over the last six seasons. But this is a very different Rutgers squad this season. They have taken down Syracuse, Maryland, Illinois, and Purdue. The Scarlett Knights have covered five of the last six including a tough two-point loss to Iowa on Saturday. MSU has been point spread poison failing to cover their last seven outings, losing three of those SU to NW, Wiscy, and Minny. Rutgers can shoot the “3” and are evenly matched in the paint here. They are 5-1 ATS L6 as a ‘dog and 20-6-2 ATS L28 vs. winners. The Spartans are 0-4 ATS L4 at home, and 4-9 ATS L13 vs. winners. Take Rutgers. Thank you.

Florida.

SEC SMASHER.

Game 623.

4:00 pm pst.

Following the loss of star forward, Keyontae Johnson, Florida has won and covered their last two contests against such notables as Vanderbilt and LSU. Look for rival Alabama to be in let down mode here coming off a big win over Tennessee as a 10.5-point underdog. The Gators are monsters on the boards. That along with the fact that they come in here confident having taken the last three meetings in this series SU will be the difference. The road team is 20-5-1 ATS L26 meetings in this series. Take Florida. Thank you.

CSU.

OM PLAY.

Game 875.

6:00 pm pst.

San Diego State is a decent team. But they have dropped two of their last three outings both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 70-67 loss and no cover against Colorado State. The Rams are rolling, donning a 6-1 SU record and going 4-1 ATS in 2020. Both teams are healthy and match up well with one another. CSU owns the more explosive back court of Roddy, Stevens, and Moore, who are all DD scorers that will be the difference here as the Rams will control the tempo and the clock. The Aztecs are 3-7 ATS L10 as a home favorite. Take CSU. Thank you.

Boston.

MMM.

Game 581.

4:35 pm pst.

There is no love lost between these two Atlantic Division rivals. The Celtics ousted the Raptors from last year’s playoffs. As a matter of fact, they also took three of four regular season matchup last season both SU and ATS. Toronto has been point spread poison covering just once since early September (1-5 ATS run). The Celtics are 0-5 ATS L5 on 0 days rest and 24-9 ATS L33 as a road ‘dog. Take Boston here. Thank you.

Portland.

BB.

Game 571.

5:30 pm pst.

Portland is one of the best scoring teams in the NBA while Golden State has the worst scoring defense. The Blazers starting-five are all averaging double-digits. Look for McCollum and Lillard (33.2 PPG combined) to light up the scoreboard here. The Warriors are 2-8 ATS L10 at home, 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take Portland. Thank you.

Phoenix.

SD.

Game 568.

5:05 pm pst.

Back when LA was playing more consistently, they had problems with Phoenix. This season, the Suns own the NBA’s No.1 defense (98.7 PPG). The red-hot Phoenix team has won four in a row both SU and ATS and getting more than a basket here is a gift. The Clippers are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record and 1-5 ATS L^ on 1 days rest. The Suns are 8-0 ATS L8 at home and 8-0 ATS L8 on 1 days rest. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

NW.

BIG TEN GOW.

Game 8474.

4:30 pm pst.

There is no question Michigan is a good team. But so is Northwestern. The Wildcats have already beaten rivals, Spartans, Hoosiers, and Buckeyes and coming off a loss to the 10th ranked Hawkeyes will motivate the team to bounce back here. They have both the big men and the back court to contend in this matchup. But it will be the mismatch of their 8th ranked three-point shooting squad against the Wolverines 294th ranked three-point defense that will be fatal here. NW is 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Duquesne.

CTB.

Game 819.

11:00 am pst.

Duquesne took down GW last night, 75-63 to give the Dukes their sixth victory over the last seven meetings with the Colonials SU going 5-2 ATS. George Washington’s only wins in 2020 came against Coppin State and Fordham. Duquesne is 4-0 ATS L4 on the road. GW is 3-10 ATS L13 overall. Take the Dukes. Thank you.

NO.

Crusher.

Game 554.

4:35 pm pst.

Toronto is a mess. Look for a big spanking here as they come off their first victory of the season beating the lowly Knicks. The Pelicans own the NBA’s 2nd best defense (99.2 PPG allowed) and will completely shut down the Raptors here. Toronto is 1-5 ATS L6 as a fav. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Atlanta.

BB.

Game 556.

4:35 pm pst.

Atlanta and their NBA-best scoring offense (125.8 PPG) is 4-1 this season both SU and ATS. This is a squad that can rebound on both ends of the court and light up opponents beyond the arc (40.9%). The Cavs are 0-5 ATS L5 on one days rest. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Wright State.

HL GOW.

Game 701.

2:00 pm pst.

Wright State just spanked Oakland, 90-51 yesterday to give the Raiders eight consecutive wins and covers in this series. They are 5-0 ATS L5 on the road and 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take Wright State. Thank you.

Baylor.

BB.

Game 623.

10:00 am pst.

The No.2 ranked Baylor Bears outclass the ISU Cyclones on both ends of the court. They will devour their league foe here and continue to get bettors paid (7-1 ATS). They are 10-4 ATS L14 on Saturday, 20-8-1 ATS L29 as a road fav, and 40-19-1 ATS L60 overall on the road. Take the Bears. Thank you.

Louisville.

CTB.

Game 903.

9:00 am pst.

Look for the 6-1 Cardinals to decimate the Eagles dismal defense here and light up the scoreboard with a staring-five chock full of talented athletic scorers. BC is 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Louisville. Thank you.

LAL.

ATR.

Game 535.

5:05 pm pst.

LA is starting to stride. They come off a 121-107 thumping over San Antonio on this court on Wednesday. That was the Lakers fourth straight win and cover over the Spurs. Look for the big-three of James, Davis, and Schroder (all put up 20 or more in Wednesday’s matchup) to once again be too much for San Antonio to handle. The Spurs are 4-9 ATS L13 on 1 days rest and 3-11 ATS L14 following a SU loss. Take LA. Thank you.

UTEP.

BB.

Game 891.

5:00 pm pst.

UTEP has played St. Mary’s, Arizona, and ASU, covering all three contests and beating the Sun Devils outright by 13 points as a 13-point ‘dog. The Miners have faced and competed with some of the most talented squads in college hoops. This is a huge step down especially knowing they have won and covered the last two meetings with the Eagles. UTEP is 5-1 ATS L6 on the road and 7-1 ATS L8 overall. Take the Miners. Thank you.

Wright State.

CTB.

Game 877.

4:00 pm pst.

This is a mismatch on both sides of the court. Wright State has dominated Oakland taking the last seven meetings both SU and ATS. The Raiders are stacked with five double-digit scorers. Take Wright State. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

BB.

Game 843.

3:00 pm pst.

The Colonials own one of the poorest defenses in the nation. Expect the Panthers which are riding a three-game SU hot streak while covering all four outings in 2020, to exploit this with their trio of stellar guards, Lucas, Gholston, and Thomas (37.1 PPG combined). Milwaukee is 4-0 ATS L4 on the road and 7-3-1 ATS L11 as a ‘dog. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Liberty.

Early Winner.

Game 307073.

12:00 pm pst.

The mighty Liberty offense (50.7% FG’s) with their talented backcourt (all three starters averaging between 9.1 and 14.5 PPG) will trample the lax Lipscomb defense. On the flipside, look for the stingy Flames D” to shut down the Bison “O”. The Flames are 5-2 ATS L7 on the road, 4-0 ATS L4 as a fav, and 7-0 ATS L7 overall. Take Liberty. Thank you.

USC.

BB.

Game 744.

7:00 pm pst.

Ove the last three weeks, USC has only taken the floor twice, both wins and covers. Colorado is 0-2 both SU and ATS as an underdog in 2020, stepping up in class twice and paying the price for it. The Buffaloes have had trouble on the boards the last few outings and are in real trouble in this outing facing a trojans team that has outrebounded five of six foes this season. Look for the Mobley brothers (27.5 PPG, 17.5 RPG combined) to take this game over. USC gets some payback from dropping four straight in this series. Buffalo is 1-6 ATS L7 vs. winners, 13-40 ATS L53 on the road, and 7-19 ATS L26 as an underdog. USC is 6-2 ATS L8 as a favorite, 7-3 ATS L10 at home, and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. Take the Trojans. Thank you.

Arizona.

BB.

Game 739.

5:00 pm pst.

Following their 88-74 dismantling of Colorado on Monday, the 7-1 Arizona team was hit with a school self-imposed one-year postseason ban. The line is a bit low as oddsmakers feel the mental state of the team is in question here. I think just the opposite will happen. Coach Sean Miller is a pretty sharp guy and will have his squad focused here to make a statement. Washington at 1-6 is a mess. They don’t have the offensive prowess to compete in this matchup especially against the very frustrating defense of Arizona. The Wildcats have three double-digit scorers and several monster rebounders. The Huskies have only one offensive threat in their backcourt. ‘Zona has the depth to rotate guards and key on him. Washington is 3-8 ATS L11 at home, 7-19 ATS L26 as a home ‘dog, and 7-20 ATS L27 overall. Take Arizona. Thank you.

Florida.

BB.

Game 707.

6:00 pm pst.

Florida returns to the hardwood to play their first game in over two weeks and will do so without Keyontae Johnson. The Gators are loaded with talent and must make a statement here against a team they have easily beaten the last four meetings SU. Florida is 7-3 ATS L10 as a favorite. Vanderbilt is 4-10 ATS L14 as a home ‘dog. Take the Gators. Thank you.

Clemson.

BB.

Game 608.

4:00 pm pst.

This is FSU’s first road contest of the season. They will visit their rival Clemson here and their stifling defense which is yielding a mere 53.4 PPG. FSU comes off two lackluster performances. A 12-point loss to UCF as a 15-point favorite and then they eked out a double-digit win and no cover against Gardner Webb as a 20-point fav. The home team is 4-1 ATS L5 meetings in this series. The Tigers are 4-1 ATS L5 at home and 6-2 ATS L8 overall. Take Clemson. Thank you.

Drake.

BB.

Game 823.

2:00 pm pst.

The 10-0 Drake Bulldogs are also a perfect 8-0 ATS in 2020. They come off an 18-point thumping of this Sycamores team just last night. That victory marks the 7th SU win over the last nine meetings in this series and the 9th over the last 10 matchups. This is a team accounting for over 85.9 PPG. Drake is 5-1 ATS L6 on the road and 10-1 ATS L11 overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Boston.

CTB.

Game 533.

5:05 pm pst.

Boston comes off as embarrassing 123-95 loss to Brooklyn and will bounce back here and take advantage of an Indiana team that has a false sense of self worth following games against two of the worst in the NBA, New York and Chicago. The Celtics have taken eight of last 10 meetings with the Pacers SU, covering six. Boston is 8-3 ATS L11 on the road and 15-5-2 ATS L22 following an ATS loss. Indiana is 1-5 ATS L6 on zero days rest and 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

 LAC.

SD play.

Game 522.

12:30 pm pst.

Los Angeles is one of the highest touted teams in the NBA. The Clippers are off to a great start at 2-0 winning and covering against the Lakers and Nuggets. Meanwhile Dallas just doesn’t have the horses. The Mavs are 0-2 (both SU and ATS) and got pounded on Friday by the Lakers 138-115 being outrebounded 53-27. LA has taken eight of the last 10 meetings over Dallas both SU and ATS. Dallas is 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, 4-9 ATS L13 on one days rest, and 0-5 ATS L5 as a ‘dog. Take the Clippers. Thank you.

Drake.

BB.

Game 789.

10:00 am pst.

At 9-0, Drake is rolling. They enter this matchup vs. Indiana State having won five of the last six meetings SU and all six ATS. The Bulldogs are accounting for over 86.4 PPG. This team is explosive with big men, Hemphill and Murphy (22.8, 10.9 combined) and a backcourt trio of Penn, Wilkins, and Sturtz (32.2 PPG combined). The Sycamores just can’t keep pace here. Drake is 4-1 ATS L5 on the road. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

LA.

SD.

Game 584.

5:05 pm pst.

After dropping their season-opener look for LeBron and the Lakers to get some redemption here against a team they have dominated winning eight of the last nine SU and going 7-2 ATS. The Mavs are 2-8 ATS L10 on the road, 1-4 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

Michigan.

BIG TEN GOW.

Game 755.

3:00 pm pst.

The 6-0 Wolverines have taken the last four meetings in this series SU and ATS by an average margin of 20.7 PPG. Nebraska has already gotten thumped by every solid team they have faced. The Cornhuskers are 0-7 ATS L7 as a home ‘dog, 2-10 ATS L12 at home, and 3-9 ATS L12 overall. Take the Wolverines. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

Game 581.

2:05 pm pst.

Brooklyn looked strong in their season opener and know quite well that they may face Boston down the road in the postseason and will look to make a statement here. The Celtics are in let down mode following their season opening victory over the Bucks. The Nets are 5-2 ATS L7 meetings in this series, 4-0 ATS L4 following a SU win, and 7-2 ATS L9 on the road. The Celtics are 0-5 ATS L5 following an ATS win, 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win, and 1-4 L5 at home. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

CTB.

Game 580.

1:335 am pst.

The Bucks are the best team inn the East while the warriors are the worst in the West. Golden State is undermanned and Milwaukee is motivated. Look for Giannis to dominate in the paint here. Take the Bucks. Thank you.

MSU.

Game 752.

9:30 am pst.

The Spartans have owned the Badgers in East Lansing, taking 12 straight meetings at home and are 8-1 the last nine overall matchups. MSU comes  in here a bit miffed following their first loss of the season. This is a team that has already taken down the likes of Notre Dame and Duke. Wiscy is facing their toughest foe yet in 2020 having been a huge fav in just about every outing this season. The home team is 8-3 ATS l11 meetings. The Spartans are 5-0 ATS L5 as an underdog and 11-3 ATS L14 as a home underdog. Take MSU. Thank you.

NO.

ATR.

Game 577.

9:05 am pst.

The new-look Pelicans are loaded with weapons and head coach Stan Van Gundy knows the Heat team inside and out. Miami looked a bit rusty committing turnovers and making mistakes in their season-opening loss to Orlando. It’s going to take some time for them to get in sync. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

BSU.

BB.

Game 738.

7:00 pm pst.

BSU just smacked UNM on Saturday, 77-53 to give the Broncos the last two meetings in this series both SU and ATS. Boise State has already covered games against both Houston and BYU. The favorite is 5-2 ATS L7 meetings. The Lobos are 7-16 ATS L23 on the road. The Broncos are 6-1 ATS L7 as a home favorite. Take BSU. Thank you.

Lakers.

STO.

Game 504.

7:05 pm pst.

The defending NBA champion, LA Lakers must come out here against their cross-town rivals and more importantly, the NBA’s second highest-touted team and make a statement. The lakers took the two most recent meetings back in March and July. Look for LeBron to show everyone he is still King James. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

Kansas.

Game 678.

6:00 pm pst.

Since their season-opening loss to Gonzaga, Kansas has devoured all opponents. West Virginia’s only loss in 2020 also came at the hands of the Zags. However, the Jayhawks have dominated this series, taking the last four meetings SU, going, 3-1 ATS, and winning each by no less than seven points. The home team is 14-5 ATS L19 meetings. The Mountaineers are 2-7 ATS L9 on the road. The Jayhawks are 6-2 ATS L8 following an ATS win. Take Kansas. Thank you.

UCF.

BB.

Game 626.

1:00 pm pst.

These two teams know each other well. But Cincy has folded like a cheap suit against all four formidable foes (Xavier, Tennessee, USF, Georgia) this season. They are also 1-5 ATS L6 on the road and 2-11 ATS L13 as a fav. Take UCF. Thank you.

FSU.

CTB.

Game 307018.

4:00 pm pst.

Sports fans, Florida State is angry following not just their first loss of the 2020 season on Saturday, but also a defeat that snapped a 27-game home winning streak. This is a very healthy and talented team that has already notched wins over such notables as Indiana, Florida, and Georgia Tech. Oh, by the way, they also have no problems covering big numbers as they showed in their 86-58 win and cover over North Florida as a 25.5-point fav. Gardner-Webb is simply outclassed and outmatched here. particularly on the inside where they don’t have the muscles to compete with the Seminoles 7’1”, 265 lb Koprivica and 6’8” 265 lb Gray. FSU is 5-0 ATS L5 following an ATS loss, 6-2 ATS L8 at home, and 8-3 ATS L11 overall. Take the Seminoles. Thank you.

MSU.

BB.

Game 737.

4:00 pm pst.

MSU is off to a torrid 6-0 start, with wins and covers over such notables as Notre Dame and Duke. Northwestern has three victories over Ark-Pine Bluff, Chicago State, and Quincy. Going back just six years, the Spartans have taken all 10 meetings with the Wildcats going 7-3 ATS. The only known team that NW faced was Pitt and they lost and failed to cover and moreover got outrebounded too, 50-34. They are in real trouble here as MSU has a tandem of big men in Hauser and henry (25.5 PPG combined that are teaming up for over 16.0 RPG. The fav is 8-3 ATS L11 meetings in this series. The Spartans are 4-0 ATS L4 on the road. The Wildcats are 2-6 ATS L8 as a home ‘dog. Take Michigan State. Thank you.

EWU.

BB.

Game 618.

3:00 pm pst.

I don’t know who scheduled EWU’s games, but they have already played WSU, Arizona, Oregon, and St. Mary’s, covering three of the four contests. They have taken six in a row SU and the last five ATS in this series.

 The Eagles are 6-1 ATS L7 on the road and 7-2 ATS L9 overall. The Lumberjacks are 2-6 ATS L8 at home and 0-6 ATS L8 overall. Take EWU. Thank you.

Drake.

BB play.

Game 828.

3:00 pm pst.

This is short number to lay with a Drake squad that is 6-0 SU and 4-0 ATS this season that has the talent to best Kansas State 80-70 as a four-point ‘dog. The Bulldogs just thumped the Coyotes, 69-53 three weeks ago. Take Drake. Thank you.

Richmond.

CTB play.

Game 855.

3:00 pm pst.

 Richmond is 3-1 SU and ATS the last four against the likes of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Vanderbilt. Yes, Loy-Chi is 3-1 SU and 2-1 AT but their first three outings were against Lewis, Chi State, and UIC. They then got smoked by Wisconsin, 77-63. The Ramblers are 1-4 ARS L5 as a home ‘dog. The Spiders are 8-3 ATS L11 following a SU win. Take Richmond. Thank you.

Wyoming.

Consensus.

Game 790.

6:00 pm pst.

Wyoming is playing solid basketball, donning a 5-1 record. They took down Oregon State, 76-73 as a nine-point underdog. This is an offense that accounts for over 86.2 PPG, hitting nearly half of their shots from the floor, and almost 40% from beyond the arc. The talented back court trio of Williams, Foster, and Maldonado (49.6 PPG/13.8 RPG combined) are too much for their outclassed counterparts here. The Mavs are 0-5 ATS the last five on the road and 0-6 ATS the last six overall. The Cowboys are 5-2 ATS the last seven at home and 11-3 ATS the last 14 overall. Take Wyoming. Thank you.

Kansas.

Game 787.

4:00 pm pst.

The last two meetings in this series were separated by three and four points. Expect another tight game here. However, Kansas is on a roll following their season-opening loss to Gonzaga with victories over such notables as Kentucky and Creighton. Texas Tech is good but only faced one solid foe in Houston and lost by 11 as a three-point fav. The Jayhawks are 10-3 ATS the last1 3 on the road. Take Kansas. Thank you.

Bryant.

OM play.

Game 307144.

1:00 pm pst.

Quick rematch from last nights 74-62 win and cover for Bryant, the Bulldogs fifth consecutive win and cover over the Seahawks just in the last two years. No reason why this meeting will have any different of an outcome. Wagner is 6-20 ATS the last 26 on the road and 8-26 ATS the last 34 overall. Bryant is 5-2 ATS the lasts seven at home, and 5-1 ATS the last six overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my SLAM DUNK play.

Game 702.

8:00 pm pst.

Going back to last season, Montana is riding an 0-6 run, both SU and ATS. Washington which is just 1-4 SU, has had a killer schedule already facing the likes of Baylor, Utah, and Oregon. They are improving each game, however, covering their last two outings, including a three-point heartbreaking loss to Oregon on Saturday. They have taken all six meetings with the Grizzlies going back a dozen years, including last season’s rout, 73-56. This is the ideal opportunity for the Huskies to boost their confidence and get on the winning track. Look for standout, Quade Greene (17.0 PPG) to light up the scoreboard here. Montana is 0-4 ATS the last four on the road and 4-10 ATS the last 14 as an underdog. Take Washington. Thank you.

St. Mary’s.

BB.

Game 642.

7:00 pm pst.

St. Mary’s has outhustled and outrebounded every opponent during their current six-game SU win streak (4-2 ATS). After playing both WSU and Arizona tight, Eastern Washington got humbled by Oregon. It’s going to be difficult for them to rebound from that beating. And the Eagles have yet to win the battle of the boards against any foe thus far. The Gaels can play defense and will shut down their adversary here while completely dominating the glass. Take St. Mary’s. Thank you.

SF.

Consensus.

Game 779.

12:00 pm pst.

Cal is in for a long season. They are hitting just 29.3% beyond the arc and have just one player averaging DD’s. The Golden Bears aren’t so golden, dropping three in a row both SU and ATS and have covered only once this campaign (1-4 ATS). San Fran, which beat Virginia outright as a 15-point underdog, has taken the last two meetings in this series both SU and ATS, winning by 19 and 12 points. This is a huge mismatch the starting backcourt of Bouyea and Shabazz (32.5 PPG combined) will take this game over. Take the Dons. Thank you.

Clemson.

Consensus.

Game 725.

5:00 pm pst.

The Tigers return four starters from last year’s team including All-SEC, John Petty Jr. Their experienced squad has won all four outings this season by double digits (4-0 ATS). They once again own a monster defense (50.3 PPG). They are also 13-5 ATS L18 following a SU win and 5-0 ATS L5 overall. The Crimson Tide is 1-4 ATS L5 following a SU win and 2-5-1 ATS L8 overall. Take Clemson. Thank you.  

Oregon.

ATM.

Game 729.

5:00 pm pst.

A big win here and the Ducks will most-likely crack the top-25 again. After a season-opening loss to Missouri, Oregon has rattled off three consecutive victories, besting all four foes on the boards. Washington is not very competitive on the glass to begin with. Over the last five years, The Ducks have dominated this rivalry going 9-1 AU and 7-3 ATS, taking the last three meetings (3-0 SU & ATS). Oregon is 10-4 ATS L14 following an ATS loss. Washington is 5-16 ATS L21 overall. Take the Ducks. Thank you.

SD State.

Consensus.

Game 863.

7:00 pm pst.

The No. 23 and 24 ranked teams in the nation face one another here. Bobby Hurley’s ASU squad is off to another good start at 3-1 SU. However, odds makers tend to overvalue the team, resulting in their 1-3 ATS mark. San Diego State has held a spot in the rankings in 16 of the last 18 polls, going back to last season. The Aztecs may not have as explosive of an offense, but they have a monster defense and have held opponents to an average of just 54.3 PPG. Mind you, they have played such notables as UCLA, UCI, and Pepperdine already. This has allowed them to get bettors paid, going 2-1 ATS. They are also 13-3 ATS L16 on the road, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-4 ATS L17 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. The Sun Devils are 0-5 ATS L6 at home, 1-7 ATS L8 as a fav, and 1-7-1 ATS L9 overall. Take San Diego State. Thank you.

Duke.

BB.

Game 832.

9:30 pm pst.

The No.10 Duke team and their talented batch of freshman have begun to play physical basketball. They beat a few cupcakes before and after suffering their only loss of the season, a 75-69 defeat to MSU. Illinois is the team they must come out and make an example of. After laying huge wood over three nobodies, the Illini was outclassed by the Baylor Bears, 82-67. The Blue Devils have started eight different players already. The amazing Forward’s, Hurt, Johnson, and Brakefield will take this game over. Coach K, a master strategist, will know exactly how to handle Illinois and their five dedicated starters. The Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS L5 as a ‘dog and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take the Blue Devils. Thank you.

BYU.

BB.

Game 665.

6:00 pm pst.

The wrong team is favored here folks, BYU is 4-1 SU and 3-1 ATS. They have dominated Utah State winning eight in a row SU and the lasts seven ATS. On both ends of the court they outclass the Aggies here. USU is 1-5 ATS L6 at home and 0-5 ATS L5 as a fav. Take the Cougars. Thank you.

Houston.

BB.

Game 654. 3:00 pm pst.

Houston is off to a 3-0 SU start (2-1 ATS) and they are playing great basketball at both tends of the court. They have won each of their games by double digits. They took out South Carolina a season ago by 20 points. Look for the frustrating Cougars defense to shut down the Gamecocks and also own the boards. Houston is 5-2 ATS L7 at home. Take the Cougars. Thank you.  

Oregon.

Consensus.

Game 823.

7:00 pm pst.

Oregon beat Seton Hall last season while their best player had to sit. Eugene Omoruyi is their top scorer and rebounder. Well, he is playing here. The 21st ranked Ducks kicked off the campaign with a loss to Missouri. You can expect them to come out here and make a statement. Seton Hall is decent but playing in Omaha, Nebraska against an angry Oregon squad is going to be fatal. The Pirates lack the depth. Particularly against a team as strong as Oregon. The Ducks are 11-2 ATS L13 on neutral sites and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. Take Oregon. Thank you.

Mississippi State.

BB.

Game 814.

5:00 pm pst.

Mississippi State dropped their first two outings of the campaign to two very solid opponents, Clemson and Liberty. They then shredded Texas State to give HC, Ben Howland his 500th career win. Look for them to continue to get back on track here. UNT is a good team in their CUSA conference. But stepping up in class has been disastrous. And they certainly step up big time here. The Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS L11 as a home favorite and 7-3 ATS L10 following an ATS win. Take Mississippi State. Thank you.

Virginia.

BB.

Game 802.

3:00 pm pst.

No. 15 Virginia thumped Towson then lost to San Francisco. They came back the following game to decimate SFPA. Knowing the Kent State has some talent, expect the Cavs to crush them here as they have the Spartans up next in a few days. They must make sure they are in sync here. The Golden Flashes beat Point Park. Are they a high school team? LOL To say this is a step up in class is an understatement. Virginia is 5-0 ATS L5 at home and 7-2-1 ATS L10 overall. Take the cavaliers. Thank you.

USC.

VI MOVE.

Game 752.

4:00 pm pst.

Being played in Mohegan Sun’s “Bubbleville” really doesn’t benefit UConn here. The Huskies face a big, talented front court of the Trojans here. To be honest, this is a huge mismatch. Connecticut has faced two creampuffs thus far in CCSU and Hartford. USC took it easy in their season-opener against Cal-Baptist then shredded Montana and then decimated the highly-touted BYU team, 79-53 as a 2.5-point underdog. The No. 3 rated player in the 2020 freshman class (many feel he is the No. 1) Evan Mobley is a stud. The 7’0” 215 lb. big man is averaging 16.3 PPG/9.0 RPG. The other Mobley, Isaiah brings to the hardwood a 6’11 240 lb. frame and another 10.3/11.3. Look for the Trojans to utilize their size, strength, and athleticism here. USC is 8-1 ATS L9 as an underdog, 16-5 ATS L21 on neutral sites, 10-3 ATS L13 following an ATS win, and 9-3 ATS L12 overall. Take the Trojans. Thank you.

Texas.

Game 715.

1:00 pm pst.

The No. 14 and No. 17 teams in the nation face each other here. Both are chock full of talent. Both can score. And both can rebound. Texas, which has won and covered the last four meetings in this series will come in here a bit less fatigued. Their 66-44 win and cover as a two-pint underdog yesterday against Indiana was not as tough of a dogfight as the UNC 67-63 push with Stanford. The Longhorns are 7-2 ATS L9 following a SU win and 7-2 ATS L9 overall. The Tar Heels are 4-12-1 ATS L17 following a SU win and 1-3-1 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take Texas. Thank you.

Nebraska.

BB.

Game 626.

6:00 pm pst.

Nebraska, off to a 2-1 start is playing some stifling defense. Meanwhile South Dakota stepped up in class in their first two outings, losing and failing to cover against Colorado and Drake. The Cornhuskers have this game and one more pushover on deck with FAMU to hone their skills before they start facing competitive adversaries. The Coyotes are 4-11 ATS L15 on the road and 2-6 ATS L8 overall. Take Nebraska. Thank you.

MSU.

Game 623.

4:30 pm pst.

In an early-season marquee matchup, No. 8 MSU travels to Durham to play the No. 6 Duke. The Spartans have a ton of seasoned veterans that have moved the ball exceptionally well, looking like they are in mid-season form. Duke is good but lack overall experience with a team loaded with freshman. Not having any fans in the stands is also a bit disadvantage for the Blue Devils. The underdog is 4-0 ATS L4 meetings in this series. Duke is 2-5 ATS L7 following a SU win. Take MSU. Thank you.

BYU

BB.

Game 738.

6:00 pm pst.

Last season, BYU went 9-4 in games they laid double-digits. And with some tough opponents coming up, the Cougars must sharpen their skills here and perhaps also boost their confidence against this lesser foe. Don’t think that they will be taking this Utah Valley squad lightly. They know that the beginning of last season, they played Kentucky very close the entire contest. But they are crushing bettors going 1-7 ATS L8 vs. winners and 7-15 ATS L22 overall. BYU is 11-4 ATS L15 at home and 16-7 ATS L23 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.   

SD State.

OM PLAY.

Game 642.

4:00 pm pst.

San Diego State is a monster team that comes off a rout over UCLS two days ago, 73-58. UCI got thumped by Pepperdine, 86-72. The Aztecs will own the boards here and crush the Anteaters. Take SD State. Thank you.

Take WF.

SD play.

Game 307156.

4:00 pm pst.

Wake Forest opened with a 111-51 rout of visiting Delaware State on Wednesday night. Wake Forest made 14 shots from 3-point range, its highest total in nearly four years. With 15 minutes to play, the Demon Deacons already had more treys than in any game last season. Longwood has a tall team but lacks the athletic talent to run with Wake Forest here. Take the Demon Deacons. Thank you.

Take Iowa.

VI play.

Game 307148.

2:00 pm pst.

Iowa is the No. 5 team in the nation for good reason. They come off a 2-win campaign, have a smart coach, and the reigning Big ten Conference Player of the Year. They faced NC Central and thumped them by 30 points while Southern also faced NC Central and got beat by 7. The Hawkeyes are 18-7-3 ATS L28 overall. Take Iowa. Thank you.

Take Maryland.

BB play.

Game 307134.

12:00 pm pst.

The Terrapins, coming off their 24-7, Big Ten regular season championship campaign, are 1-0 after an impressive 85-67 home win over Old Dominion on Wednesday. Mount St. Mary's will be both of these teams' next opponent: Navy plays The Mount Saturday in College Park at 3 p.m., and the Terrapins host The Mount at 2 p.m. Sunday. Maryland's following game Dec. 1 with Monmouth has already been canceled because the Hawks had a player or staff member test positive for COVID-19. So, this team need to stay sharp and blow it up here. The Middies are just outclassed here on both ends of the court. Take the Terrapins. Thank you.

Take Kansas.

CONSENSUS.

Game 618.

11:00 am pst.

Kansas opened their season with an embarrassing loss to the No.1 team in the nation, losing to Gonzaga, 102-90. That was the most points they have allowed in the 18 years Bill self is head coach. They will devour St Joe’s here. The Jayhawks are 42-19-3 ATS L64 following a SU loss and 7-3 ATS L10 overall. Take Kansas. Thank you.

The biggest college basketball game on the board this entire week and maybe the entire month is Thursday’s Gonzaga/Kansas matchup.

 The Jayhawks and Bulldogs finished last season ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the polls.

A potential showdown in the NCAA Tournament Final Four or title game was wiped away as the event was called off because of coronavirus safety precautions.

The Jayhawks and Bulldogs will meet to open this season on Thanksgiving Day at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida. What’s on the line is a bit different but still very significant.

Gonzaga, which went 31-2 last season, enters this campaign at No. 1 in the preseason poll, while Kansas which was 28-3 is ranked sixth in the nation.

 The Bulldogs lost forward Filip Petrusev, last season's West Coast Conference Player of the Year. But reports are that this team is even more talented than last year’s squad. They picked up Jalen Suggs, one of the highest-rated recruits in the land to accompany some of college hoops best returning players.

 The Jayhawks lost big man Udoka Azubuike and point guard Devon Dotson. But they have recruited some of the most talked about new faces and brought in a big-name transfer to compliment one of the nation’s best overall teams. They have a monster defense and some very intelligent accurate shooters.    

Both coaches are smart and excellent at preparing their players. Please understand the general public has already jumped on Gonzaga, moving the line from a -1.5 up to -4 as of Wednesday late-afternoon. They will continue to move on the preseason fav as they always do. As a contrarian, I have made a successful career and have won more NCAAB handicapping titles than just about anyone in the history of this business. Two baskets are a high price for the Bulldogs to lay in their season-opener against a well-disciplined team like the Jayhawks, which certainly aren’t intimidated by them.

 Gonzaga is 1-5 ATS the last six game splayed on a neutral site while Kansas is 9-4 ATS the last 13 games played on a neutral site.

This early in the season, I must take the points with the Jayhawks. Take Kansas. Thank you.

Michigan begins the campaign the 25th ranked team in the nation. The Wolverines went 19-12 last year and return quite a few experienced familiar faces. F, Livers and G, Wagner will compete for All-Big Ten honors. Big men, Davis and Brandon JR. are back as well as Brooks. They are joined by a pair of accomplished transfers is G’s Smith and Brown JR. This team is loaded with seasoned talent. They kicked off the shortened 2019 season winning all seven of their November contests. They crushed their first-four daisies then won and covered against Iowa State, North Carolina, and Gonzaga. This team must come out and make a statement here. Bowling Green is outclassed here on both ends of the court. The Falcons are 1-4 ATS the last five on the road. The Wolverines are 22-10-1 ATS the last 33 at home. Take Michigan. Thank you.

Take LA.

This is my NBA GOY.

Game 711.

4:30 pm pst.

Los Angeles was up 3-1 going into Friday's Game 5 matchup. Jimmy Butler put up 35 points and 12 rebounds, but he also played 47:12.  His legs will be jelly come the second half here. But even if he wasn't tired here, LeBron James and the Lakers will not allow the Heat to even this series up. They will go back to the basics and what they did in the first four games of the Finals. James and Davis will dominate while their bench, the deeper bench, all contribute. LeBron takes this game on his shoulders and proves he is still the best baller on the planet. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

All of the pressure here is on LA. Miami swept Indiana, ousted Milwaukee, and knocked off Boston with a balanced offense and a frustrating defense. They have the big men to match up with the Lakers here. LA is 2-5 ATS L7 games played on 3 or more days rest. Miami is 12-3 ATS L15 overall. HEAT

Take Miami.

Miami will put away Boston tonight. they have outplayed and outsmarted the Celtics players and their coaching staff. Not only that, but they are getting the bettors paid, going 11-2 ATS the last 13 overall. There is no pressure on the Heat, which makes them a very dangerous team. Take Miami. Thank you.

Take Boston.

With some adjustments and the return of Gordon Hayward, Boston is right back in this series. This is a very experienced and talented team that also owns the NBA's #2 overall defense. The Celtics are 23-8-1 ATS the L32 playoff games as a favorite and 19-7-1 ATS the L27 games played on 3 or more days off. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Miami.

This is my GAME 2 WINNER.

Game 701.

4:00 pm pst.

There is very little pressure on Miami. No one thought they would get this far. This makes them a very dangerous team. The pressure is all on Boston. The Heat took Game 1of this series and since the league returned, they are 2-0 in this rivalry, both SU and ATS. As a matter of fact, going back a bit further, they are 7-3 ATS the last 10 meetings. They are healthy while Boston is once again most likely going to be without Hayward. Miami is 6-1 ATS L7 on 1 days rest, 4-1 L5 as an underdog, and 9-1 ATS L10 overall. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Take LA.

Game 5 WINNER.

Game 714.

5:00 pm pst.

After losing Game 1of this series, LA has won and covered three straight. One more and they go to the Western Conference Finals. They have made adjustments to play Houtson's  strengths by playing "smaller" ball and it has paid off. The Lakers have owned the boards and will continue to dominate in the paint. The Rockets are 1-7 ATS the L8 on 1 days rest and 1-5 the L6 overall. The Lakers are 6-0 ATS the L6 on 1 days rest and 6-2 ATS the L8 overall. Take LA. Thank you.  

Take Denver.

This is my BB play.

Game 712.

6:00 pm pst.

The Nuggets have shown that they have some fight and giving this team this many points is a gift. Denver big man, Nikola Jokic is too much of a force in the paint and will get his points and rebounds while the supporting cast will all contribute as well. The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS the last six as a 'dog, 4-1-1 ATS the last six on one days rest, and 11-4 ATS the last 15 in the Conference semifinals. Take Denver. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my GAME 5 WINNER.

Game 702.

3:30 pm pst.

Toronto has taken Game 3 and 4 of this series because they are keeping their "Big 3," Lowry, Siakem, and VanVleet, for more most of the game. The NBA's No. 1 defense has frustrated Boston on the perimeter. Look for more if the same in Game 5. The Raptors are 5-0 ATS the last five as a 'dog and 6-0-1 ATS the last seven playoff games as a 'dog. Take Toronto. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my GAME 2 WINNER.

Game 747.

5:30 pm pst.

Houston has won and covered the last three meetings with Los Angeles, including Game 1 of this series. The "smallish" Rockets team has the speed and the depth to frustrate the Lakers and force turnovers. LA, which had a five day layoff after a four game sweep in Round 1, will once again come in here a bit rusty as in the opener. Houston is 17-8 ATS the last 25 vs. the Lakers, 4-1 the last five conference semifinal games, and 5-1 ATS the last six playoff games as an underdog. Los Angeles is 1-6 ATS the last seven following an ATS loss, 0-3-1 ATS last four conference semifinal games, and 4-11 ATS the last 15 overall. Take the Rockets. Thank you.  

Take Houston.

This is my GAME 1 WINNER.

Game 739.

6:00 pm pst.

Houston won and covered both 2020 meetings with Los Angeles. Yes, the Rockets are a "smallish" squad, but the stellar play of Harden, Westbrook, and Gordon have the talent and the speed to frustrate the Lakers. This is a very good, experienced team that is 5-2 ATS the last seven as an underdog. The oddsmakers tend to inflate the lines when it comes to LA, as they are just 4-9 ATS then last 13 as a favorite and 4-10 ATS the last 14 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Miami.

This is my GAME 3 WINNER.

Game 738.

3:30 pm pst.

Miami is 6-0 SU and ATS this postseason. They are 4-1 both SU and ATS vs. Milwaukee in the 2019/2020 campaign. Giving this team this many points is a mistake. The Bucks are just 4-9 ATS the last 13 games playing on one days rest while the Heat are 4-0 ATS the last four contests on one days rest. Take Miami. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my CTB play.

Game 724.

2:30 pm pst.

Toronto, which finished the regular season with the NBA's second best record, was humiliated in Game 1. Boston had success against them in the regular season, taking three of four meetings, both SU and ATS. The Raptors shot just 37% overall from the floor and a mere 25% from beyond the arc in the opener, while the Celtics shot 47% and 44% in the same categories. Look for Toronto to bounce back here and even the series with a line under a basket, we must take the favorite here. Boston is 2-5 ATS the last seven playoffs games as an underdog. Toronto is 6-2 ATS the last eight games played as a favorite, 24-9-1 ATS the last 34 games played following an ATS loss, and 10-4-1 ATS the last 15 games played overall. Take the Raptors. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

Can you say revenge? Miami is the only eastern Conference team to win a season series with Milwaukee this year (2-1). The Heat will be at a disadvantage here having to play the NBA's No. 1 scoring offense coming in a little bit rusty here having not played since August 24th. They also enter this matchup the more banged-up squad with several questionable players and a few for sure absences. The Bucks are healthy and fresh. Look for Giannis Antetokounmpo to get the better of Jimmy Butler. Miami is 2-8 ATS the last 10 games as an underdog, 1-6 ATS the last seven playoff games as an underdog , and 4-12 ATS the last 16 games following an ATS win. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

We see the two best defenses in the NBA square off here. They've both last played on the 23rd. Toronto does possess a more potent offense and is a bit healthier. The Raptors play their best basketball when facing good opponents as they are 5-1 ATS the last six games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600. They also shine in the playoffs, going 6-2 ATS the last eight post-season games as a favorite. The Celtics are just 1-3-1 ATS the last five games vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 2-5 ATS the last seven playoff games as an underdog, and 0-4 ATS the last four Conference Semi Final games. Take Toronto. Thank you.

Take Portland.

Game 705.

6:00 pm pst.

There's no question that James and Davis are one of the best 1-2 punches in basketball today. Portland took Game 1 and embarrassed Los Angeles. The Lakers came back to win the next three games. In Game 4, the Blazers lost their top-scorer and team leader, Lillard and did not have time to make adjustments resulting in a 20-point drubbing. This is a team with a smart coaching staff that has had ample time to prepare for the absence of their top player. LA only needs to win this game, not to cover this huge point spread. Look for their top players to sit late if they have if they have the game in hand. I see Portland showing some fight and some pride in a valiant effort. Take the Blazers. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

Game 702.

12:30 pm pst.

 The Magic backdoored their way into the playoffs and in Game 1, Milwaukee took the matchup lightly and got surprised. The embarrassment prompted the Bucks to decimate the Magic in Game 2, 3, and 4. Look for the NBA's top-scoring team to light up the scoreboard here, finish out the series, and remind everyone just who they are. Orlando is 1-5 ATS the last six meetings with Milwaukee, 1-4 ATS the last five games played on one days rest, and 3-7 ATS the last 10 games played overall. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.    

Take Utah.

After dropping Game 1, Utah has bounced back strongly to take Games 2, 3, and 4. Sundays meetings was too close for comfort for the Jazz. So, look for the team with momentum to finish off the series here. The Nuggets are 5-13 ATS the last 18 Conference QF games, 2-7 ATS the last nine games following an ATS win, and 1-4 ATS the last five games on one days rest. Take the Jazz. Thank you.

Take Miami.

Miami is one win away from a sweep over Indiana. Playing in their backyard certainly benefits the team. The Heat have dominated the Pacers in just about every aspect of the game, thus resulting in the average margin of victory coming by 10.0 PPG. With the Milwaukee/Orlando series going at least two more games, this is an opportunity for Miami to finish the series and get a bit of extra time to rest and prepare before round 2. This is a team that is making nearly 15 three-pointers and going to the line 35 times a contest in this round. Five players are accounting for 15 or more PPG in this series. Butler and Dragic are scoring at will her5e. The Pacers are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the Heat and 0-5-1 ATS the last six a playoffs underdog. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Take Houston.

After winning Games 1 and 2, Houston got thumped in game 3 of this series. I look for the Rockets to bounce back here, strongly. This is a team that is 7-3 ATS the last 10 Conference QF games. Oklahoma City is talented, no doubt about that. But, the Thunder have problems stringing together solid consecutive performances as they are 0-4 ATS the last four following a SU winner. Game 3 had Dort on Harden. Harden, one of the best in the game today, will prep for that adjustment today. Take Houston. Thank you.