4*Brooklyn Nets +3

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

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*Chicago Bulls +1.5

4*Denver Nuggets -3.5

4*Chicago Bulls +3

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!

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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

3*Cleveland Cavaliers +1

3*Dallas Mavs +1.5

4*Portland Trail Blazers +5

4*Dallas Mavs +5.5

3* Memphis Grizzlies +8

4*Chicago Bulls -4.5

3*Detroit Pistons -2.5

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*Indiana Pacers -2

The Pacers play much better at home which is evident of a plus +4.5 point differential at Bankers Life Fieldhouse while the Nuggets are minus - 3.1 on the road. Denver is coming off a big emotional win against the Cavs. Lets not forget, Denver crushed Indiana 140-112 at home on Jan. 12 while shooting 57.8 percent from the floor. The Nuggets are 14-31 straight-up after an upset win as an underdog over the past three seasons, including 3-9 this year. Take the hungry host!

4*New Orleans Pelicans -2.5

The Pelicans will be playing with two days rest while the T-Blazers will be playing its third game in four days. Portland has a big game against the Spurs on deck. Portland will have a hard time matching up with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. The ladder has average 38.7 points and 10.3 rebounds in three games against Portland earlier this season as a member of the Kings. Take the host!

4*Indiana Pacers -4

3*Philadelphia +2.5

4*Milwaukee Bucks +5.5

The Bucks committed 18 turnovers when these teams met less than a week ago in Houston. I think Milwaukee matches up well and should be sharper here at home. Houston has played four more games than the Bucks so far this season. Take the hungry host.

4*Detroit Pistons +2.5

4*Dallas Mavericks +1.5

4*Utah Jazz -5.5

4*Detroit +7

4*New York Knicks +3.5

4*Memphis Grizzlies +6

4*Minnesota Timberwolves +2

The T-Wolves should be one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season. They have good size, lots of team speed and a plethora of emerging young talent, namely Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Both players should be All-Stars this year. Towns has a chance to be really special. I love the addition of head coach Tom Thibodeau, who will surely improve the defense while commanding respect in the Locker room. This team wants to start fast for their new coach and president of basketball operations. Take the road dog in this one!

5*Cleveland Cavaliers +6

The Cavs should be extremely motivated in this first game after blowing a 2-1 series lead in last year's NBA Finals. I also think they are a better team over last year's unit. They are healthy. This is the same point spread as last year's opening game when Golden State won by 8 in overtime. Cleveland is playing at another level from what they showed during most of the season. They are making almost 4 more three-pointers in the playoffs compared to the regular season. LeBron James and company seem to have a huge "chip" on their shoulders after most experts are already handing the Championship to Golden State. The Cavs have played three fewer playoff games. That's huge considering the Warriors will have just two days to get ready. The Warriors are coming off a hard-fought seven game series, while the Cavs are fresh and ready to go. I think the Cavs learned a lot from last year's finals. Cleveland wins the series in six or seven.

4*Oklahoma City Thunder +1.5

4*Toronto Raptors +5.5

4*Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5

5*Toronto Raptors -4.5

I think the Raptors back court will shoot much better in this game. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan were a combined 12-of-32 in Tuesday's overtime loss. Both players got in some extra shooting practice which should help. The Heat are hobbled as Hassan Whiteside and Dwyane Wade received treatment for their ailing knees. Only one day off should benefit the home team. Lets not forget the Heat are coming off an emotional game one win. Wade himself said "we actually had to win the game twice." I think the home team pulls away in the second half and wins comfortably.

4*Indiana Pacers +1.5

The Pacers return home after losing game two by 11 points. Role players perform much better at home. Indiana has a +4 point differential at home while the Raptors are +2 on the road. Toronto has played just eight games with two days of rest this season. They have gone 5-3 SU in those games. The Pacers have played 14 games with two days of rest. Indiana went 10-4 SU in those games. I think two days off helps the Pacers a lot. I like the home team in this spot.

4*Houston Rockets +13.5

The Rockets were eliminated by the Warriors in last years playoffs and should be extra focused in this first game. I don't expect the Rockets to win more than one game in this series, but they have more talent than your typical No. 8 seed. The Warriors exerted a lot of energy down the stretch and I see a closer game than most people believe after their record-setting 73-win performance. The oddsmakers have been inflating Golden State lines and this game is no different. The Warriors are just 14-18 ATS in their last 32 games. The Rockets are 28-11 ATS when playing with 2 days of rest over the last three seasons. Golden State by only 9! 

4*Sacramento Kings +2

The Kings have the size and skill to matchup with the Wizards. Speaking of the Wizards, this will be their third road game in four nights. They have gone 6-12 SU when playing without rest. Lets take the home dog in this spot.

4*Detroit Pistons +3.5

The Thunder are coming off an up-and-down game against the Raptors on Monday. This will be the third game in four nights for the roadsters and they are pretty much locked into the third seed out West. The Pistons need wins to remain in the eighth spot in the East. Detroit is 11-2 SU after an upset loss as a favorite this season. The Thunder check in with an 8-19 ATS record after a non-conference game. They also have a big revenge game on deck against the Clippers. I like the home underdog in this spot. 

4*Detroit Pistons -2.5

4*New Orleans +1.5

4*Chicago Bulls +1

4*Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have lost both games against the Jazz in Utah this season. Utah has been good at home and not so hot (9-20) on the road. Memphis has been playing good team basketball without the injured Marc Gasol. I like the home team in this spot.

5*Detroit Pistons +2

The Pistons are focused at making the playoffs this season and ending its 0-4 skid at Milwaukee. Detroit lost by 21 points in Milwaukee earlier this season. They got revenge by winning 102-95 at home almost two weeks later. The Pistons are more athletic than those two previous matchups. With two days of rest, I like the Pistons in this spot.

4*Detroit Pistons +2

The Pistons have lost three straight before the All-Star break and have some new additions which should make them more versatile. The Wizards played a high-energy game last night and they are just 3-8 SU when playing with zero days rest. Washington defeated the Pistons by two points in Detroit earlier this season. Look for the Pistons to get some revenge in this one.

4*Phoenix Suns +6.5

4*Phoenix Suns +8

5*Utah Jazz -1.5

The Jazz lost to the Pistons in Detroit on opening night by five points, while shooting 16.7% (2-12) from 3-point land. I would expect Utah to shoot much better at home, especially with having extra rest due to Saturday's canceled game (blizzard) against Washington. Detroit is actually a decent team in the East, but this will be their fourth road game in five days. Tough. Not to mention they played at high-altitude (Denver) in their last game. This will be another high-altitude game for the visitors. The Pistons have a minus -3.3 point differential on the road, while the Jazz are plus +3.5 at home. Great line value here. Take Utah!

4*Phoenix Suns +2.5

5*New Orleans Pelicans -2.5

The Pelicans are coming off a dismal effort at home in which the starting five scored a combined 27 points for the entire game. The starting backcourt of Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon scored a combined 0 points. Anthony Davis shot 8-of-21 for just 16 points. Well below his career average. New Orleans has had three days of good practice time and will welcome back Center Kendrick Perkins. The Wizards are without Nene Hilario, Drew Gooden, and Kris Humphries which significantly weakens their frontcourt. Look for Davis to have a monster game and the Pelicans to get a big home win! New Orleans has gone 14-8 SU and 14-8 ATS (61%) as home favorites of three or less. What's more impressive, is a 10-2 SU and 11-1 ATS mark at home after shooting under 42%.

5*New Jersey Nets +3

The Nets play good defense in their building and are coming off an impressive win against the much improved Pistons. Tyson Chandler will not suit up tonight and the Suns will miss his rebounding and rim protection. I like the Nets in this spot.

4*Dallas Mavericks -1.5

4*Dallas Mavericks +5

I believe these two teams are equal in talent and this line seems kinda high. Third game in four nights for the host. Western Conference underdogs have been gold against the East, especially winning teams. Take the road dog in this one!

5*Atlanta Hawks 

Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart are battling through some injuries which will hurt Boston's depth. The Celtics will be playing its third game in four nights after a four day break. Boston is not in good rhythm right now. The Hawks are 31-10 straight-up when playing on Friday over the last three seasons. Kent Bazemore has been on fire for the Hawks. The 6-5 swing man is contributing in all areas and you can be sure the Lakers wish they still had him. 

4*Minnesota T-Wolves +9

5*Chicago Bulls +1

The Bulls return home after allowing the Hornets to score 130 points the other night. The Bulls should be focused on playing better defense against a Thunder team that will playing its third game in four nights. Look for the Bulls to get a big win on TNT!

5*Cleveland Cavs +4.5

Closeout games are always the toughest so the Warriors will have to bring their "A" game. Cleveland in the Finals is a big deal and believe they will show up at home. Look for Cleveland to use more pick and roll with Mozgov, which worked well in game four. Keep in mind, these games have been close going into the 4th quarter. Take the home dog! 

4*Cleveland Cavaliers +2

I am going against the public and taking the home underdog with all the momentum. Role players often perform better at home. Crowd should be pumped up for this one!

4*Cleveland +8

4*LA Clippers -2

4*LA Clippers +6.5

5*Portland T-Blazers -3

I'll take the home team playing with purpose after losing the first two. Role players perform better at home and the Rose Garden is a tough place for visiting teams in game three.

4*Milwaukee Bucks +5.5

4*LA Clippers -1

5*Dallas Mavericks +5

10*Houston Rockets +4

The Rockets allowed the Spurs to shoot over 50% in losing at San Antonio the other night. The Rockets return home knowing they are 11-2 straight up after a loss by 10 points or more. The Spurs are just 1-7 SU as road chalk of 4 points or less. James Harden had a sub-par shooting game and should be much better at home against a Spurs' team playing its 3rd game in four nights. Friday Night home underdogs with winning records are always sharp plays in the NBA. Take the Rockets!

4*Portland Trail Blazers -2.5

4*Dallas Mavericks +5

4*Detroit Pistons +1.5

5*Memphis -2

The Grizzlies had a late meltdown against Minnesota and should be very focused against a team they might play in the NBA Finals. Memphis committed a season-high 21 turnovers and shot just 5-17 (29%) from 3-point land, while the Hawks were 13-25 (52%) from behind the arc in their home victory over the Grizzlies about one month ago. Z. Randolph did not play in that game. Memphis has the size and skill to matchup with the surprising Hawks. Look for the home team to improve to 11-3 SU in revenge games this season! 

4*Portland Trail Blazers -4

4*Memphis Grizzlies -2

10*Portland +7

Big revenge game for the road team as they committed 18 turnovers when the Hawks won in Portland on 1/2/15. Damian Lillard shot 4-for-19 in the loss to Cleveland, and he should have a big "chip" on his shoulder after the All-Star snub with a huge bounce back game. The NBA is all about matchups and Portland has the size and speed to play with the Hawks. A Portland outright win would not shock me.

5*Memphis Grizzlies -5

This will be the Raptors 3rd game in four nights. Toronto has stumbled against winning teams this month. Also, Toronto defeated the Grizzlies back in November in comeback fashion and celebrated a little too much. Memphis has revenge on their minds. Take the home team!

5*Dallas Mavericks +3.5

This will be the 3rd game in four days for Memphis. Dallas has talked about needing to be more physical when matching up against the Grizzlies. Mike Conley is not expected to play for the host as he is nursing two sprained ankles. Dallas is 6-3 SU when playing with two days of rest.

4*Toronto Raptors +1

5*Sacramento Kings +5.5

The Kings have revenge on their minds after the Pelicans defeated Sacramento 106-100 on 11/16/14 in Sacramento. Eric Gordon is OUT for this game and he had 17 points in that contest. Take the road dog!

5*Miami Heat +2.5

The Heat played a sloppy game against the Pacers and they all know it. I like this veteran team to bounce back with Bosh and Wade leading the way. Miami has a quality win at Dallas as 8-point dogs. The Heat are on a mission this season after LeBron James said goodbye in the off-season. Atlanta has a big game on deck against James and Cavs tomorrow. Take the road team!