4*Washington Wizards -2

5*Washington Wizards +6

The Wizards play really well at home (22-13) and will be fighting for their playoff lives. Bradley Beal has been on fire (two straight 40-point games) while the Wizards sit three games back of the Miami Heat for the 8th playoff spot. Washington has a +3.7 point differential at home while Utah sits at +1.1 on the road. The Wizards have a great chance to win this game outright so I'm taking the points tonight.

5*St. Bonaventure -1

10*Davidson -2.5

This one seems quite simple to me. Davidson is better in all the key stats I look for, and have them rated 5 points better than St Louis right now. Lay the lumber!

4*Richmond +5.5

5*Indiana Pacers -1

The Pacers will be attempting to win back-to-back games in almost three weeks. The Thunder played four road games than one home game and now hit the road before returning home. That home game is against the Golden State Warriors. Very possible look ahead spot here for the road team. The Pacers have a +8.7 point differential at home while the Thunder have a +1.9 mark on the road. The Pacers are 17-6 at home after a SU win. Take the hungry host!

5*St. Johns -4.5

St. Johns has lost three in a row, including a loss at Depaul. I believe the Red Storm will get back on track playing at Madison Square Garden. St. Johns is 11-4 at home while Depaul is 3-8 on the road. Take St. Johns!

4*Memphis Grizzlies +1.5

The Magic had played three road games than played one home game and now hit the road again. That's always tough for NBA teams this time of year. Memphis defeated the Jazz recently who I believe are better than this Magic team. Orlando is 6-9 on the road after a win. Take Memphis!

5*Temple -1

Central Florida is coming off its biggest win of the season defeating the Bearcats 58-55. Temple should be pumped-up for its last home game of the season. Temple wins this one!

3*LA Lakers +6

4*Rice Owls -1.5

4*Brooklyn Nets +3.5

The Nets have lost two games in a row and their defensive effort has been a big reason why. I think they will get back on track against a Heat team playing its third game in four days. Take the Nets!

3*Texas +1

4*Atlanta Hawks +5  

The Hawks already defeated the T-Wolves in Minnesota. I believe they matchup really well against them so I'm taking the 5 points.      

4*Penn State +2

4*Brooklyn Nets +3

4*Drake -4

5*St. John's +4.5

Taking the Red Storm here at home to give the Wildcats all they can handle. The Wildcats shot 42.5% from 3-point land in their last game. I don't see that high of a shooting percentage in this contest. Both teams recently played at Marquette. The Red Storm won by 1 point while the Wildcats lost by 1 point. St. John's lost by 5 points in the first meeting at Villanova and now they are getting 4.5 at home. Seems high to me. Take the hungry host!

4*Fresno State -1.5

4* Kansas State +3.5

4*Fresno State -1.5

4*Georgetown +5.5

4*Tulsa +4.5

4*Pennsylvania -5.5

5*Drake -4

The Bulldogs have an extra day of rest and will bring in the better offense and defense. Drake is 9-1 SU and 7-1-1 ATS at home this season. Illinois State is 1-6 SU and 5-5 ATS on the road this season. I think Drake is the more talented team and peeking at the right time. The Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS vs. winning teams this season and 28-14 ATS in that same role over the past three years. Take the Bulldogs in this one!

4*Cleveland +7.5

10*Minnesota Timberwolves +4

The Jazz defeated the T-Wolves two days ago 106-102 in Utah. The Jazz celebrated a little too much and the T-wolves took notice. Minnesota is 16-8 at home and an impressive 9-3 at home after a loss. Utah is 8-8 on the road after a win. The T-Wolves have a +5.8 point differential at home while the Jazz are just +1.3 on the road. I think the T-Wolves matchup well and we are getting 4 points. Take the home dog!

4*Cleveland Cavaliers +5

3*Texas State +2.5

3*Kent State +8.5

3*Baylor +3

4*Boston College +6.5

5*Vanderbilt -3.5

The Commodores are coming off a season-low 47 points scored @ Kentucky on 1/12/19. They should be super focused at home after losing three straight. South Carolina has scored 172 points in their past two games combined and now must play a road game. Tough. SC will be playing its 4th road game this season were they are 1-2 SU. Take the hungry host!

4*Houston Rockets -5.5

The Rockets return home after losing to Orlando 116-109 as 6-point road chalk on Sunday. James Harden shot 1-for-19 from 3-point land. I would expect a much better performance in this one. The Grizzles are ranked 30th in 3-point shots made. Houston has already defeated the Grizzles this season by 12 and 8 points respectively. Memphis has a minus -4.5 point differential on the road while the Rockets own a point differential of plus +4.6 at home. Take the Rockets!

4*Richmond +2

4*Northern Illinois +4

4*Chicago Bulls +1.5

4*Denver Nuggets -3.5

4*Chicago Bulls +3

3*Mercer -1.5

4*Houston Rockets +2

The Rockets are coming off an ugly performance committing 20 turnovers. The Jazz shot over 60% from the field and 3-point land in their blowout win over the Spurs. Take the road dog!

4*Pennsylvania +6

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4*Minnesota Timberwolves -5

3*Golden State Warriors +3.5

The drama between Durant and Green is overblown. I would expect those two players to have big games in this one. Houston is 1-4 ATS after scoring 100+ points of late. Playoff revenge can be overrated. Take the Warriors for 3 units!

3*Houston Rockets +4.5

3*Oklahoma City Thunder +4

4*Denver Nuggets -2

4*Cleveland Cavs +4.5

4*Minnesota T-Wolves -2

5*Cleveland Cavaliers +5

The Cavs are not as bad as they played in game two. They should have won game one. This is a must win game and their bench should play much better at home. Take the hungry host!

10*Cleveland Cavs +13

I have been watching the NBA for about 35 years, and to my eyes the Warriors are NOT 13 points better as of right now. No way. I think LeBron and company will use the huge underdog factor in this first game and play really well. This line should be closer to 8 or 9 points. Take the road dog!

5*Boston Celtics +5

This line seems a tad high for me so I'm taking the Celtics again after cashing with them in game five. This should be a very close game either way. Take the road dog!

5*Boston Celtics -3

The Bucks set a franchise record with 14 blocks in their game four victory. They also shot the lights out from 3-point land and still won by just two points. I like the Celtics at home in this one!

4*Minnesota T-Wolves +6.5

4*New York Knicks -1.5

4*Villanova -5

3*Cleveland Cavaliers +1

4*Duke -3

3*Dallas Mavs +1.5

4*Kansas State +5.5

4*Portland Trail Blazers +5

4*Marshall +12.5

4*Purdue -3.5

5*College Charleston +9.5

I think Auburn is a tad overrated and they haven't traveled past the state of Texas this season. The College of Charleston has two terrific guards and the entire team is well-coached. I think this line is heading lower so get down ASAP. Take the underdog!

4*NC State +2.5

5*Rhode Island -2

Oklahoma hasn't played in eight days. Tough. I think this Rhode Island team is flying under the radar. They matchup quite well against the Sooners. Not sold on Oklahoma as they are just 13-13 SU and 8-18 ATS vs teams with a winning record. This line opened at Pick and still love it at the current number. Take the Rams!

4*Eastern Washington +5

4*Baylor +6

4*Vanderbilt +2.5

4*Dallas Mavs +5.5

3* Memphis Grizzlies +8

3* Iowa +1.5

4*Georgia Southern -1

4*Marshall +3

4*Illinois State +1.5

4*Houston U +2.5

4*Chicago Bulls -4.5

4*OK State -2

5*TCU -3

TCU is very good at home and I believe they matchup quite well against the Red Raiders. Unranked home favorites against ranked teams cash at a very high rate this time of year. Take the Horned Frogs!

3*Old Dominion -2.5

4*Clemson +2

5*Wisconsin -2.5

Nebraska scored 98 points on 30-for-52 shooting against Iowa on Sunday. They now must play a road game against Wisconsin, who have this game circled. On 1/9/18, the Cornhuskers defeated the Badgers 63-59 because of a huge discrepancy in free throw attempts. The host should get more calls than Wisky after receiving just 10 tries in that 4-point loss. Nebraska is 0-5 ATS after scoring 90+ points of late. Take the hungry host!

4*Miami Ohio -1

3*Detroit Pistons -2.5

3*St. Joe's PK

4*Georgetown +6.5

4*Detroit Pistons -6

4*New York Knicks -3.5

4*Los Angeles Clippers +2.5

4*Utah Jazz -1.5

4*New Orleans Pelicans +3

3*Portland T-Blazers -1

3*New York Knicks +2

5*Cleveland Cavilers +4

The Cavs return home after two straight blowouts in Golden State. Cleveland plays really well at Quicken Loans Arena and certainly are in familiar territory. The Cavs were 1.5-point favorites in this same situation last year. Add Durant and you get the home team plus 4 points. Cleveland is the defending NBA champions and should be super focused in this spot. I will go against the public in this one and take the home team.

5*Washington Wizards +5

I think the Wizards have a great shot at pulling off the upset, or at least keep this deciding contest close to the best. Over the past five games, the Wizards are plus +3 in point differential while the Celtics are minus -3. Washington has been blown out in Boston of late and I believe they have something to prove. The Celtics are just 6-11 ATS when playing with 2 days of rest this season. Take the road team!

4*Indiana Pacers +4

I like the Pacers to avoid the sweep or at least keep this one very close. Indiana tends to play really good basketball in this time slot at home. Take the hungry host!

5*Gonzaga Bulldogs +1.5

Team is on a mission. The Bulldogs should be the small favorite. Take the points before they disappear.

5*Oregon Ducks +5

If you look at the average power rating of opponents played it's not that far apart. Average power rating of opponents played: OREGON 79.9 vs.  N CAROLINA 81.2. The Ducks know how to play without the injured Chris Boucher and matchup quite well against the Tar Heels. I thought this line would be closer to NC -3 and the hook. Take the Ducks in this upset maker.

4*Kentucky +2.5

The Wildcats are on a huge winning run and a wise man once said you don't bet against these teams. Kentucky is 4-0 SU and ATS under coach John Calipari as an underdog in the NCAA tournament. Take the Wildcats!