Taking the WARRIORS. Cashed these guys last game, and I think we get a repeat performance tonight. Pelicans a nice story, but GS is just on a different level. Again, like the Rockets. Big number with the home team. But like Houston, they can really name their score. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the ROCKETS.  13 - 18 - 14 - 11- 21- 11 - 27.. Those are the margins of victory in Houston's last 7 wins over Utah. This is a big number as it really falls squarely into how they have beaten these guys. I just think, as much as I like the Jazz (we had them in Game 1 to start things off), that the Rockets will just come out strong and can really name their score. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the CAVS. So after the sweep, expect the Raptors roster to be blown up and an immediate coaching change in the near future. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the CELTICS. Up 3-0, part of me wants to hit the ML for +230. But the points will do. Maybe the Sixers show some heart after that OT loss. Maybe they are a bunch of sulking kids and pack it up when they are down 12 at the half. But I can't see a huge blow-out. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the JAZZ again. Think they show up here. Not really much to say. Rockets are a super team, but Utah must have some pride in themselves after a good season. Grabbing the points. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the WARRIORS. Lost last game and am expecting a huge turnaround. No way they want this series any longer than necessary. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS

Taking the CAVS. So we had Cleveland on the free pick video in Game 1. Lost on the Raptors in Game 2. But what I have seen, and, pretty much everyone, the Cavs just have Toronto's number. Not shocked by a sweep here after the way the first 2 games went. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the JAZZ. So, a little annoyed at myself for not taking Utah in Game 2 after having them in Game 1. I thought this would be a tough series for the Rockets. Not going to change that thinking now, especially with a small home dog. As good as Houston is, we have seen them play down to teams. And people forget like I said in Game 1 write up, how good this Jazz team has been since the start of the new year. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the WARRIORS. Anytime, or should I say, playoff time like this, I have to back GS. Even on this short number. If it's too good to be true, so be it. I know. Injuries. And the, flip the switch. And sleepwalking till finals. Just good enough to win, not cover. As good as Davis is, Durant, for me, is still one of the top players in the league. Pelicans totally over-performed after Cousins went down. But against a team like GS, they will be exposed. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the SIXERS. Part of me wants to sit out here in Game 1. But I have to wonder what Boston has in the tank after that tough series vs the Bucks. Short number, but we will lay it. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA SIXERS 

Taking the JAZZ. Had the Jazz over the Thunder and will be on them in this series also. Look. Rockets a very good. Maybe this line is too good to be true. I think the Jazz are better than Wolves. Houston rolled these guys in every game winning by double digits. But the bad, bad losses came before Utah started to play well. I think this is a different team than the pre-2018 Jazz. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the PACERS. We have taken them with the points before here in Cleveland. And we played on the Cavs twice in Indy. 4-1 in this series with our picks. Not going to change my thinking that we had since Game 1. Pacers just play these guys tough. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the PELICANS. I know I should probably get my head checked right? I mean, the Warriors are suppose to be the best team ever assembled. But you have to like what you saw out of NO in Round 1. Have to like teams with nothing to lose, and arguably one of the top couple players in the game on fire right now. Who knows what Curry brings if he plays? I can see Green getting frustrated by Davis and getting himself eject for a game in the series, putting 2 games in jeopardy. Rondo is just a feisty trouble maker, like Iguodala. Not in a bad way - A guy who will get in your face and harass you. This is a nice number to have in our pockets. Nearly double digits. Leaves the back-door open if things get a little dicey. 4* Money Maker NO PELICANS 

Taking the ROCKETS. Still waiting on a complete game from Houston. We have a seen a dominate quarter. But still waiting on a the full team showing. Up 3-1, if these guys have hopes of knocking out the Warriors, they need to close out teams when they are suppose to. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the JAZZ. Did you even need to click on this? Have had them all series. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the RAPTORS. Have been on these guys with mixed results this series. But think they take care of things on their home court tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS

Taking the PACERS. So we had the Cavs with their backs to the wall, but had cashed Indiana before. We will come right back on the road team. Numbers don't lie. And Indiana plays this Cavs bunch tough every time out. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the WARRIORS. Tossed out the Spurs Sunday on the Free Pick video. And that was an easy call. Tonight. Send in the clowns. Changes-a-coming to San Antonio. I think Kawahi is out, and will be playing for the Lakers next year. Pop might rethink things with the loss of his wife. Spurs showed their pride Sunday. But Warriors should run them out here to close out the series. 21-15 margins in Games 1&2 . 13 in Game 3 on the road. GS takes this one going way. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the JAZZ. Backing Utah for the 4th straight game. Line has crept down a bit. That doesn't worry me since most people think . OKC.. Westbrook. Triple Double. Carmelo. PG13 - Nothing sexy about the Jazz. They just win for us. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the CAVS. Yeah. Been on the Pacers for the first 3 games. But I just think LeBron wins this one. And that is what I am backing. James being a monster to will his team to a 2-2 series tie. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the RAPTORS. Back on these guys. Nothing really more to say. I think they are the better team. They should win this one and get ready to wrap things up. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS 

Taking the JAZZ. Back on Utah. Have them all series. Not changing things up at home. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the ROCKETS. Just the better team - in the series, and overall. Have pretty much dominated the Wolves in all games this season. Toss out that Game 1 and we have win margins of 20-9-18-18-18 this year. Doesn't look like a good match-up for the home team. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the ROCKETS. It was a close one in Game 1. I had the over there. Will be leaning that way again tonight. Think Houston will be clicking here in Game 2. Wolves hadn't played them tough all year. I'm calling fluke in last game. Lay it. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the JAZZ. Lost with them in Game 1, but will come back again. Just think this is a tough team. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the PACERS. Cavs have had problems with this team the last 2 years. Even in a sweep in last year's playoffs, Indiana was right there. They have proven they can beat them this year. I will grab the points. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the JAZZ. Maybe a bit of a too good to be true line here. Utah just a different team winning 29 of 35 down the stretch. I had said earlier in the year about the Thunder. They don't cover. And they are just around .500 vs teams with winning records. Jazz really got going with Gobert's return. OKC hasn't faced them since before Christmas. Utah a totally different team right now. I think every game will be a battle. Grab the points. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the HEAT. Think this is an under-rated group. Sixers the sexy pick of the East. On a huge run entering the playoffs, 16 straight wins! But, no Embiid, though it seems they haven't missed him much. For me though, Spolestra does a great job for Miami. Won't be shocked if they steal a game or two here in Philly. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT 

Taking the HAWKS. Celts playing down several key players. Not sure how things will play out for them. Atlanta already done as they the second worse record in the league. Getting a bunch of points today. I know they are trying to get ping pong balls. But I think even being as bad as they are, they don't get drubbed too badly. Boston isn't looking to lose any more guys to injury. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA HAWKS 

Taking the TWOLVES. Hate laying a huge number like this. But Minny needs a big win. I see this being a 15-20 point game. They are off a loss. They are a game an a half ahead of Nuggets who are in 9th place in the playoff hunt. They are just 2 games behind OKC  who is in the 4 seed spot. They have things to play for. Wolves with Atlanta and Dallas up next, so they should be looking to grab these 3 games. Again, off a loss at Philly, they need to take care of business at home. Grizzlies 1-23 SU 8-16 ATS last 24 and 2-8 ATS last 10. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 

Taking the MAGIC here. Oh no. Raptors just had their 11 game win streak snapped at home by the Rockets. They will want to really come out strong tonight. Absolutely. And they might. But what do we have here? A Game of the Week NBA date tomorrow night in Cleveland - Look. Raptors better than Orlando. But even if Toronto gets out to a comfortable lead, are they playing hard all game here? This is a prime 'back-door' opportunity for the home pups. 4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC 

4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS

4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT

4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS

Taking the PACERS. Cuban says he's OK with his team losing. Well out of the break they get mauled by the Lakers. Dropped their next game vs the Jazz. Now face an Indiana team who has revenge for an earlier loss. And yeah. This isn't a huge rivalry. But you want to pay-back a team for beating you. Especially one that is mailing it in in February. Pacers with 4 straight and 8 wins in their last 10. We aren't laying a huge number, and Dallas will be a team I am looking to play against closing out the season. So if we can get any line as low as this, we will be on the road faves often. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking the WARRIORS. Just thinking this is a spot where we get a true Golden State performance. Where they can go toe to toe with a team thought to be the best in the East. One that has hopes of a Finals appearance. Why not show them what they are in for? Oh. Did Boston win back in November? And have they won the last 2 games? 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the PACERS. Not sure what I was thinking taking the Cavs as road faves over the Spurs. These guys just are not playing well right now. And they sure aren't covering. First. Pacers 13-4-1 ATS last 18 in the series. They have won all 3 SU this year. They are 0-9 ATS last 9. 1-14 ATS last 15. 2-17 ATS last 19. Indiana only way to go. With Cavs playing 4 of their next 5 at home, might be on a straight fade of the LeBron train. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the CELTICS. Now, if Boston had beaten the Magic, maybe we are off this game. But losers of 3 straight, we get a focused group tonight. In a b2b spot with Clippers on deck, Boston can't take anything for granted. I expect a 10pt win tonight. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the CAVS. Just have to hold my nose and play Cleveland. Yes, I said hold my nose taking LeBron. They just gave up 148. Are you kidding me? Look. We are getting finger pointing. All types of stuff out of the Cavs. Spurs haven't been lighting the world on fire either. Plus, they are without their best guy. Give me Cleveland. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the NUGGETS. Denver rolled last game vs Spurs. Look for a pride beat-down of the Mavericks. 5* Best Bet DENVER NUGGETS

4* Money Maker PHOENIX SUNS

4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS

Taking the KINGS. Can't think about laying with Spurs in a back to back and 4th game in 6 nights. They are 1-4 in b2b spots already this season. SA has won 6 straight here in Sacramento and 11 straight in the series. This is a rare case where I am grabbing points and thinking we just cover as opposed to an outright win. 4* Money Maker SACRAMENTO KINGS 

Taking the HEAT tonight. Can't back Knicks on the road. Heat can atone for getting ambushed in NY, losing by 29 at the end of November. NY 6th game in 10 days, and 5th road tilt during that span. (1-3 in those roadies) Miami 10-4 ATS last 10 the series - Knicks 5-12 ATS last 17 on the road. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT 

Taking PORTLAND. Cavs with Boston on deck for a big ESPN game. I think the Trailblazers bring the proverbial 'A' game vs the big, bad LeBron Cavaliers. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND 

Taking the BLAZERS. So I see a lot of the money coming on the Spurs. They are still nursing Leonard back. Give me Portland. Think their guards get to the basket and are the difference tonight. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Taking the WARRIORS. Now. Normally I am shying away from double digit lines with GS and the Cavs alike. But in this spot, I see a big Warriors win. We have GS off for 2 days coming in. Then, they don't play again till Monday in LA against the Lakers. So this is really a game where they can come full throttle and not worry about rest. No Curry, no problem. I think Durant goes for 40 tonight and has a huge game. I actually thought this line would be higher. Warriors should pull away for at least a 15 point win. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the PISTONS. So, you can say GS is in revenge mode after losing at home 124-107 to these guys back in October. But I think that gives us some confidence. Detroit has played much better at home (8-2) than on the road (6-8). Warriors ending a 10 day, 6 game road trip with a chance at a 6-0 record. But losing Curry I think points out more to what they have to do the entire season. Which is not get injured. I think they were already taking the Cavs approach of, who cares if we lose some games in the regular season. It is about the playoffs and getting back to the Finals. Green missed last game. Iguodala nicked up. To a lesser extent missing Pachulia hurts. Every team is gunning for GS. Every team will bring their 'A' game to knock off the champs. Pistons no different. Not saying they get another outright win. But honestly. Would it really shock anyone to see the Warriors as double digit faves even on the road against 90% of the league? I'm grabbing the hungry home dogs. 4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking the KINGS. Yeah, these guys are a bad club. Cavs have won what, 12 in a row? I'll tell you why I like this game. I think this is a spot we LeBron get a few extra minutes off. They have the Pacers up next who came into Cleveland and won 124-107 back on November 1st. I think they want to make a statement in that game. Like they have been beating all the teams in the East. So I think we creep inside this number with the back-door open. 4* Money Maker SACRAMENTO KINGS 

Taking the TRAILBLAZERS. You just finished up a nice 4-1 road trip. 3 straight wins. 5 of 6. 7 of your last 10. You must take care of business vs the Bucks tonight. Milwaukee wrapping up a 4 game 4 game road, 2-1 so far beating the Suns in OT and the Kings. Lost to the Jazz. I think it is safe to say Blazers are the best team they face on this trip. Looking for a big game from Lillard and McCollum tonight. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS 

Taking the PISTONS. Suns in off a b2b. They won last night in Chicago. Suns will be playing their third game in four nights, fourth in six, and fifth in eight. Detroit beat the Celtics on Monday. If this was the game right after that, we wouldn't be on this spot. But rested, and the scheduling spot for Phoenix, we will back the home team. 4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking the THUNDER. So we get the rested Thunder who have sitting around 3 days waiting for a win. And sitting at 8-11, you know they want to start getting things going in the right direction soon. Magic home off a 6 day road trip, dropping all 4 games and now have a 9 game slide. Road faves aren't really my recipe for success. But I will step out of the comfort zone if I think we have an edge. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA THUNDER 

Taking the HEAT. I know Miami is a bad team. But do we really have a lot of faith in the Cavs in a back to back? They wheeled out the 'A' Game for the Sixers who everyone is in love with and their young core of players. Now we expect 30 minutes from LeBron against the Heat? When facing the Cavs, like the Warriors, teams will always go 100% when battling a Champ. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking the SPURS. Big number yes, but SA is pretty rested having last played Friday. Hawks just played a pair of games at home, now are in San Antonio, then head home again for a couple games. Hello NBA schedule makers! Why! Well I think they want us to get a nice big home fave in a blowout win, that's what I think. Nothing fancy with New Orleans and Charlotte up next for the Spurs. So they won't be getting ready for the a sexy Warriors or Celtics or Cavs or whoever you want to put in that class. 4* Money Maker SA SPURS 

Taking TORONTO tonight. I think the Raptors are one of the Top 3 teams in the East. I also have the Knicks pegged as a low half team. For me, NY has been overachieving so far this year. I think KP will have a tough time against the interior of Toronto. Lowery & DeRozen are head and shoulders better than whoever the Knicks play. Toronto should pull away and win this one by double digits. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS 

4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking the SUNS tonight. Well, we have a little revenge from that wild 132-130 game back on October 20th. Now. That was under a different coach. Suns got a little respectable after those games going 4-2 SU their next 6 before winning their last game over Minny to break a 4 game slide. Lakers have dropped the first 3 on this road trip as they swing back from the East coast. LA gets the hype because of the Ball kid, and of course, being LA. But the Suns have some young talent themselves. Give me the small home faves. 4* Money Maker PHOENIX SUNS 

4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS

4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC

Taking the WIZARDS tonight. One. Washington off a home loss to Dallas as double digit faves. You know they want to redeem themselves from that mess. Plus. They have revenge as the Lakers beat them out in LA. You know they want to humiliate Ball. Can you imagine the trash talk as his brother is going to be locked up China for at least a few weeks! - Look. Wizards have struggled out the gate. Their bench hasn't helped much. This is b2b to LAL who played Boston last night, while the the homies rested and planned their revenge. 8* Sure Shot WASHINGTON WIZARDS 

Taking the NUGGETS. You know I am not a fan of laying any type of numbers like this. But I think we are still getting value. Nets are going to be a bad team. But yet, here they are win 4 wins to Denver's 5. So the Nuggets really haven't been as sharp, or at least, winning like I think they can. But we have Brooklyn in off a win last night in Phoenix. Now they travel for a back to back in the altitude. Easy edge for Denver. Last game out, Denver lost to GS on this same court 127-108. The real telling stat for me. Not one starter scored in double figures. Expect a huge bounce-back off that loss from the entire team tonight. 4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS 

Taking the NETS tonight. First game for the Nets on their west coast swing. Now. Sometimes I think the east team is a little flat in game 1 out here. But in this case, I am not so sure. The Lakers are really a hot mess. Just lost Nance. Ball is, well, whatever you think of him. This is a rebuilding year for both clubs. Something just tells me though that D'Angelo Russell has a huge night tonight.  Magic called out Russell. He is saying all the right things, but you know inside he has something to prove to Magic and the Lakers. Brooklyn looking to end 3 game slide. Lakers in off last second loss. I'll grab the small dog and won't be shocked at +125 outright win. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS 

Taking the WARRIORS tonight. This is one of those spots where we will see GS show up. They aren't winning 80, 75, 72, 70 games. They will cruise to first place. They will pick and choose spots to play their stars. That is just the game in today's NBA. Spurs still missing pieces. They have dropped 3 straight. Easy to think they cover since they are home. But Warriors come in on fire. 141-113 of the Clippers. Clips were 4-1 and probably were looking past the Pistons when they got picked off the game before. But GS had to make an example out of someone. And now they get to show the league they are for real by crushing an injured SA squad. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the MAGIC. Just one of those spots. I know it is their 3rd straight road game. But they were off yesterday, so I think that helps out our legs tonight. Memphis likes to slow things down, while Orlando is looking to speed up the pace. They have drastically improved their offense from last year. I know Grizzlies have owned this series recently, but I am bucking that trend tonight. 4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC 

Taking the HORNETS tonight. As much as I like the Bucks and think they will be a nice little squad to back this year, I can't in this spot. Off a loss, you would think that against facing the Thunder, Milwaukee would bring their 'A' game. Well, getting run out by almost 20 at home is not a good look. Now they face a decent Charlotte team playing with revenge from their 103-94 loss just a week ago in Milwaukee. 4* Money Maker CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Taking the PACERS tonight. I mean, maybe this line is a trick and they are begging us to take Indiana. Cavs have dropped 3 straight. They have covered once so far this year. Can't trust them yet. It is as simple as that. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking the PELICANS tonight. Gonna look to fade this Magic team. A tough b2b off a big win last night. They have been really get up and down the court and not playing much defense. Just a scheduling spot for a small play tonight. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 

Taking the CLIPPERS tonight. Cashed nicely with these guys as a top Sure-Shot play over the Jazz, and will come back on the road vs the Trailblazers. I like this team. Just think they are getting overlooked since they traded CP3. They still have some pretty decent guys left. I do like this Portland back-court. But that being said, I think LAC is a live dog and won't be shocked at an outright win. 4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS 

Taking the CELTICS. A little quick revenge on the plate tonight. Bucks went into Boston after the Celtics lost their big-money FA signing and on the heels of a furious comeback that fell short. Of course they will be flat in their home opener. But this is still a deep Boston team. I really like the coach. And everyone loves the Greek Freak. Guy is a beast. I think Celtics might even pull this out straight up tonight. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the CLIPPERS here. So Utah ran them out of the playoffs last year. But both teams lost a big star in the off-season. That being said, I just like the LAC roster more. So, they beat up the Lakers and then rolled Suns. Now they get to really put it together against a 'better' team. And what better way to open up things and get see how good you are than by beating a team that has success against you. Just think Clips have something to prove here. 8* Sure Shot LA CLIPPERS 

Taking the WARRIORS. Well. We haven't been around this team since fading them opening night. But off another loss, I will get my feet wet. This is a just a spot I think they have one of those 20+ blow outs. I get they will be sleepwalking most of the time because they are so much better than teams. But I don't think we have seen a vintage game yet from GS and I think we get a good performance tonight. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the PISTONS. Can't trust this process yet. Philly unable to get into the win column. No way they lose 4 straight right? Let's not forget that Philly is breaking in a bunch of young guys who haven't played as a unit all that much. Takes time to get in sync. 4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking the CLIPPERS tonight. Am I missing something with the Lakers? Ball is Magic, Kobe, Shaq and Worthy all rolled into one? Not jumping on the Showtime bandwagon. Clippers quietly have assembled a nice team. Deep bench. Shooters. Everyone knows CP3 is gone. But this is still a dangerous team. Lakers defense was terrible last year. Don't see a huge improvement in that area this season. 4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS 

Taking the KINGS tonight. Yeah. What are these guys? The over the hill gang? Vince Carter. George Hill. Zach Randolph! Look. A b2b spot for the Rockets. CP3 a bit banged up already. Harden a beast year. But what an impressive win last night. We cashed both dogs last night in the NBA so that's a nice start. But Houston left it all out there last night rallying from a double digit 4th quarter deficit. Not shocking to see some tired legs and a cover by the home dogs tonight. 4* Money Maker SACRAMENTO KINGS 

4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS

4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS