Buffalo @ Los Angeles 11:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Robin Lehner is showing why Buffalo gave up a first round draft choice to acquire him last offseason. In his last five starts, he has a 1.57 GAA, and a terrific .950 save percentage. Buffalo has gone under the total in its last four road games, and there was a combined average of 3.0 goals scored per contest. Speaking of hot goaltenders, Jonathan Quick has a superb .957 save percentage in his last four starts. The Kings have gone under the total in its last six games, and there was a combined average of only 2.8 goals scored per outing. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Ottawa @ Calgary 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Ottawa is 12-6 over the total in their last 18 games, and that includes 6-2 over during its previous eight road contests. The Senators are also 14-6 over the total this season versus non-conference opponents. Calgary is 4-1 over the total in its last five at home. The Flames have allowed a lofty 26 goals combined during their previous seven games. Jonas Hiller is expected to be in goal tonight for Calgary. Hiller has gone 9-1 over the total in ten starts at home this season, and has a horrible .851 save percentage in his previous four outings overall. These teams have met three times since the beginning of last season, and each of those games went over the total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Portland @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 209.0 (10*)

Portland has gone over the total in their previous six contests, and there was a combined average of 224.2 points scored per game. They’ve scored and allowed 105 points or more in each of those six games. During their last five outings, the Trailblazers have connected on a terrific 40.5% of its three point attempts.

Chicago has seen each of their previous three home games go over the total, and there was a combined average of 225.3 points scored per contest. The Bulls have also shot the three-ball very well in its last five outings, making good on 41.4% of those attempts. Chicago’s defensive play has left a lot to be desired of late. They’ve allowed 102 points or more in twelve straight games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Toronto @ Montreal 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

It’s very rare to see a NHL opening total move. That’s the case in this contest tonight which opened at 5.0, and is now currently 5.5. Toronto has gone over the total in their last six away games, and has seen just one of the last twelve on the road go under the number. They’ve averaged 3.0 goals scored per game in their last six games overall and allowed 4.0 per contest during its previous six. Montreal has seen only 3 of their past 16 games stay under the total. The Canadiens are averaging 3.0 goals scored per game in their last nine outings, and has allowed a lofty 3.7 per contest during its previous six. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

San Antonio @ Sacramento 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 216.5 (10*)

San Antonio has gone 10-4 over the total in its last fourteen games. The Spurs have been statistically the best NBA team defensively for the vast majority of the season. However, that’s been the case recently. San Antonio has allowed 101 points or more in five of their previous six contests. In their last five games alone, opponents have shot 48.2%, and converted on a sizzling hot 41.3% of its three point attempts. The Spurs have more than overcompensated for their defensive deficiencies with their offensive production. During their last five games, San Antonio has shot 49.0%, and made an outstanding 43.0% of their three point shots.

Sacramento has gone over the total in their last six games, and there’s been a combined average of 231.3 points scored per contest. The Kings scored 114 points or more in five of its last six, and allowed 110 points or more in all of those contests. Sacramento opponents have made 42.8% of their three point attempts against them over the past five games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Orlando @ Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 207.0 (10*)

Orlando is 9-4 over the total during its last thirteen games. The Magic has also seen six of their previous seven road games go over the total, and they allowed 107 points or more in each of those contests. Orlando has really pushed the tempo of late, averaging a lofty 92 field goal attempts per game during its last five outings.

Philadelphia has gone over the total in each of its last three contests, and there was a combined average of 230.3 points scored per game. They allowed 114 points or more in all three of those outings, and opponents combined to shoot an alarming 49.8% during that stretch. In that same time period, the 76ers have scored 103 points or more on each occasion, and shot a stellar 48.8%. Philadelphia is coming off a 129-103 loss at Dallas in their previous game. The 76ers have gone over the total in all seven home games this season following a loss by 20 points or more.

Boston @ Denver 5:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 214.5 (10*)

Boston has gone over the total in each of its previous four games, and there was a combined average of 236.8 points scored per contest. Boston has averaged 27 free throw attempts per game during its last five games, and they also a massive 34 per game in that same time frame. The Celtics have converted on a stellar 38.2% of their three point attempts during their previous five games. They should have an excellent opportunity to succeed in that area on Sunday. Denver has allowed opponents to make 41.6% of their three point shots during its last five contests.

Denver has gone 8-1 over the total during their previous nine home games. Current (9:30 AM ET) NBA betting odds at Bookmaker.com indicates there’s a total of 214.5 on this contest. Denver has gone 13-3 over the total when the total is 200.0 or more this season, and there was a combined average of 217.8 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* wager.

Tulsa @ UCF 2:00 PM ET

Play On: Under 138.0 (10*)

UCF has gone 6-0 under the total in its last six games, and there was a combined average of only 126.2 points scored per contest. UCF has scored 60 points or less in each of their last four games. UCF is allowing 71.8 points per game this season, and Tulsa has allowed 68.6 points per contest.

Any home team (UCF) with a total of 130.0 to 139.5, coming off three straight games in which they scored 60 points or less, and both teams are allowing between 67.0 to 74.0 points per game, resulted in those contests going 27-4 (87.1%) under the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those games was 135.1, and there were a combined 123.3 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Los Angeles @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Los Angeles has gone under the total in each of their previous three games, and there was just a combined average of 2.7 goals scored per contest. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles was able to light the lamp just twice during that three game period. Nashville has gone 2-0-1 under the total during their last three games, and that included hold opponents scoreless on two separate occasions. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

New York @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 207.5 (10*)

Minnesota has gone over the total in six straight games and in ten of its last eleven. They’ve scored and allowed 102 points or more in each of their previous six contests. During its last five outings, Minnesota is averaging 33 free throw attempts per game, and has converted on an excellent 86.8% of those tries. As a matter of fact, they were a perfect 31-31 in last night’s 109-104 loss at Memphis, and also connected on eleven three point shots.

New York has gone over the total in each of its last two, and there was a combined average of 213.0 points scored per game. The Knicks play defensively has been a bit shoddy of late. During their previous five games, New York allowed opponents to shoot a combined 47.2%, and convert on a sizzling hot 42.4% of its three point attempts. During that exact time frame, they also are allowing opponents 26 free throw attempts per game. Considering Minnesota’s free throw shooting prowess of late, it would appear to be potentially a huge issue for New York this evening. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Charlotte @ Western Kentucky 3:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 154.5 (5*)

The first time these Conference USA rivals met this season, Charlotte came away with a 87-71 home win, and the game went over the total of 154.0. That contest was played at a torrid offensive pace, evidenced by a combined 122 field goal attempts, and that’s very high by college basketball standards.

Charlotte enters Saturday’s game averaging 87.6 points per contest, shooting 48.1%, converting on 41.4% of its three point attempts, and all of that occurred during their last five outings. Conversely, their defense was horrible during that same stretch, allowing opponents to shoot 48.5%, and make good on 40.8% of its three point shots.

Western Kentucky has averaged 77.0 points per game, and allowed an identical 77.0 points per contest during their previous five outings. The Hilltoppers have also scored 83 points or more in three of its last four games. They haven’t shot the ball exceptionally well over that span, but did average a lofty 30 free throw attempts per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Memphis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 204.5 (10*)

Minnesota is 9-1 over the total in its last ten games. As a matter of fact, they surpassed the number in each of their last five games with a combined average of 221.6 points scored per contest. Minnesota isn’t an up tempo style of team, but they’ve been red hot offensively during its last five outings. During that stretch, they’ve averaged a sizable 110.8 points per game, shot an outstanding 50.2%, and were sent to the free throw line 32 times per contest.

Memphis has gone 13-2 over the total in their last fifteen games. They’ve shot a sizzling hot 51.1% from the field, and converted on a superb 39.6% of its three point attempts during their previous five outings. Memphis is 18-10 over the total at home this season, and that includes exceeding the number in nine of its last 10 at the FedEx Forum.

These teams have met twice this season, and both games went over the total. Not only did they go over, but did so by a combined 42.5 points. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

San Antonio at LA Clippers 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.0 (5*)

The Clippers have averaged 109.4 points scored per game over their last seven contests. During their previous five games, they’ve averaged 34 free throws per game, and allowed 28 per outing as well. The Clippers have also scored 102 points or more in seven straight home games. On a negative note, they’re allowing a lofty 105.0 points per game over their previous five contests.

San Antonio has been red-hot offensively during the last five games, shooting 48.5%, converting 45.3% of its three point attempts, and making an outstanding 84.4% of their free throw tries. In their only encounter versus the Clippers this season, San Antonio won 115-107, and that game easily went over the total of 195.5. I look for more of the same this evening, regardless of this elevated total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Washington 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 198.0 (5*)

This pick falls under the heading of an NBA handicapping algorithm. Utah has gone 8-2 during its last ten games. Current NBA betting odds at Bookmaker.com indicates there’s a total of 197.0 on this contest.

Any team (Utah) which has won eight or more of their previous ten games, playing in three or less games over the last ten days, and there’s a total of 190.0 to 199.5, resulted in those games going 25-6 (80.6%) under the total during the past five seasons. Those 31 contests averaged a combined 188.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Eastern Illinois @ UT-Martin 7:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 142.0 (5*)

Both of these teams prefer to play an up tempo style. UT-Martin has gone over the total in n3 of their last 4 games, and there was a combined average of 153.4 points scored per contest. They averaged 78.0 points per game, shot 39.4% from 3-point range, and converted on a stellar 75.5% of their free throw attempts during their last 5 games. Eastern Illinois has gone over the total in the last 3, 5 of the last 6, and in 7 of their previous 9 games. Play on this game to go over the total.

Oklahoma State @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Play On: Under 137.5 (5*)

Kansas has gone 9-2 under the total in their last eleven games, and that includes each of its previous four. During those last four outings, they allowed an average of 63.0 PPG, and held opponents to 35.3% shooting. Kansas will be out to atone for a terrible defensive performance in its first meeting this season against Oklahoma State. They allowed a season high 86 points in that contest, and allowed the Cowboys to shoot a red-hot 50% from the floor. Considering that Oklahoma State is #278 nationally in scoring offense, the Jayhawks will be primed to put the clamps on them defensively. In addition, Oklahoma State has averaged a paltry 58.5 points per game and is shooting an awful 37.9% during its previous four contests.

Speaking of Oklahoma State, they’ve gone 6-0 under in their last seven contests, and there was a combined average of just 125.0 points scored per game. The Cowboys have been anemic offensively of late, but that’s not been the case defensively. Oklahoma State has allowed opponents an average of 61.6 points per game and limited them to 37.5% shooting.

Syracuse @ Boston College 1:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 123.0 (5*)

This is an awfully low number for two teams that love to hoist up three point shots. Syracuse averages 24 three point attempts per game while Boston College is at 22 per contest. Syracuse has converted on a stellar 39.3% of their three points attempts over its last five games. Boston College has connected on a very good 37.3% of its long distance tries at home. Boston College is one of the lower scoring teams in the country, hence the low total in this contest. However, they’re also been terrible defensively in ACC play, allowing opponents to shoot 50.3%, and covert on 38.4% of their three point attempts. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Atlanta @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 204.5 (5*)

Chicago is 14-6 over the total during its last 20 games. In their last six games, Chicago is allowing 110.3 points per contest, and opponents have shot 47.7% from the field. The Bulls prefer a fast paced game, and have 90 field goal attempts or more in five of its last seven contests. Chicago has converted on a stellar 39.4% of ots three point attempts during their previous five outings.

Atlanta has scored 102 points or more in four of their previous five games, and they also made a superb 42.4% of its three point attempts during that stretch. They met Chicago once this season, won easily at home by a decisive margin of 120-105, and that game easily surpassed the total of 208.5. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Memphis @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 199.0 (5*)

Brooklyn has gone 9-1 over the total in their last ten home games, and that includes the previous seven in a row. They’ve been porous defensively during its last five games, allowing 106.2 points per contest, and opponents converted on a sizzling hot 45.2% of its three point attempts. As a matter of fact, Brooklyn has given up 102 points or more in nine of their last ten games. The Nets have also scored 100 points or more in five of its last six contests.

Memphis has gone 12-2 (83.3%) over the total in their previous fourteen games. The Grizzlies have scored 101 points or more during eleven of its previous twelve games. They’ve shot 51.0% from the field, and have also converted on a stellar 39.4% of their three point attempts during their previous five outings. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

LA Clippers @ Boston 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 210.5 (5*)

The Clippers have allowed 93 points or less in seven of their last eight, and in eight of its previous ten games. Wednesday will be their third game in four days. Los Angeles has gone 14-3 under the total this season when playing in their third game during a four day period, and those seventeen outings averaged a combined 195.1 points scored per contest. Los Angeles enters today with a .673 win percentage.

Boston is coming off a 112-11 loss at Milwaukee last night, and they now possess a .574 win percentage this season. They’ve gone 8-3 under the total this season when play without any rest.

Any team (Clippers) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, playing their third game in four days, and they have a win percentage of .600 to .750, versus an opponent with a better than .500 win percentage, resulted in those games going 44-14 (75.9%) under the total since 1996. Those 58 contests averaged just a combined 197.8 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Boston @ Milwaukee 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 208.5 (10*)

Boston has scored 102 points or more in fifteen of its last sixteen games. The Celtics are averaging a lofty 90 field goal attempts per games this season, and that equates to an extremely fast pace even by NBA standards. On a somewhat negative note, Boston has allowed their opponents an average of 29 free throw attempts per game over its previous five contests.

Milwaukee has gone 7-1 over the total during their previous eight home games, and that includes in each of its last four at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Milwaukee is averaging about 8 points more per game at home than they’re scoring on the road. Milwaukee is 22-13 (62.9%) over the total this season versus opponents that average 83 or more field goal attempts per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

West Virginia @ Kansas 7:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 151.0 (5*)

West Virginia’s last three road games have seen a combined 156 points or more being scored. The Mountaineers average a very lofty 29 free throw attempts per game this season, and they also allow 29 per outing as well. In their last 4 games, Kansas is averaging 78.5 point scored per contest and shot a sizzling hot 50.2% from the field. The Jayhawks have also converted on a stellar 44.9% of their three point attempts over its last 5 games. I like this contest to be a high scoring affair. Play on over the total for a 5* wager.

Duquesne @ Dayton 7:00 PM ET

Play On: Under 147.0 (5*)

These teams met once already this season and Dayton came away with a 66-58 road win. That contest easily went under the total of 147.0. During its last five games, Dayton has allowed 54.8 points per contest, held opponents to 35.1% from the field, and limited them to 27.9% three-point shooting. The Flyers are 7-1 under the total as a home favorite of 10.0 or more this season, and that’s exactly the role they’re in tonight. Those eight contests averaged a combined 125.3 points scored per game. The Flyers have won each of their last four games by 14 points or more. Duquesne is coming off a 93-82 loss to Davidson in its previous game.

Any team (Dayton) with a total of 140.0 to 149.5, coming off four straight wins by 10 points or more, versus an opponent coming off a game in which there was a combined 165 points or more scored, resulted in those games going 73-24 (75.3%) under the total since 1997. The average total in those games was 145.1, and there were an average of 140.9 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Carolina vs. Denver 6:30 PM ET

Play On: Over 43.0 (10*)

Carolina has gone a perfect 9-0 over the total the past two seasons when facing an opponent with a winning record. Those nine games averaged a combined 57.6 points per contest. Carolina has gone over the total in each of their last five games this season as a favorite of 6.5 or less, and there were a combined average of 63.6 points scored per contest. Carolina has scored 31 points or more in eight of its previous nine games, and they’re average 32.2 points scored per contest this season. Denver has gone over the total in each of their last five contests after winning four in a row, and there was a combined average of 69.2 points scored per game.

Any Super Bowl team (Carolina) that’s gone 3-0 SU&ATS as a favorite in its last three games, and there was a total of 46.5 or less, resulted in all eight of those contests going over the total since 1980. Those eight Super Bowls averaged a combined 55.4 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks 9:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 197.0 (5*)

Since the beginning of the 2014-2015 NBA campaign, all six meetings between these Southwest Division rivals have gone under the total. They’ve met twice this season, and those contests averaged just a combined 183.0 points scored per game. Dallas was especially anemic offensively in those two contests, scoring 83 points on both occasions, and shot a terrible 38.4% from the field. It’s also worth noting, the teams combined to convert on a combined 26.9% (25-93) of their three point attempts.

Dallas has scored 97 points or less during its last four, and in five of their previous six games. They’ve seen each of their previous three home games stay under the total, and there was a combined average of only 174.0 points scored per contest.

San Antonio is unequivocally is #1 in the NBA in points allowed, holding opponents to meager 91.3 points per contest. As a matter of fact, they’ve surrendered less than 100 points in 41 of 49 games (83.7%) this season. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit Pistons @ Boston Celtics 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 207.0 (10*)

Detroit has gone 10-2 over the total in their last twelve games, and that includes during each of its previous four outings. The Pistons have scored 105 points or more in their last four games, and averaged a lofty 90.3 field goal attempts during that stretch. Detroit is a terrible free throw shooting team. However, they’ve averaged a sizable 30 attempts per game over its previous five contests. They should get at least those many chances tonight, against a Boston team that’s allowed 29 free throw attempts per outing during their last five games.

Boston is coming off a 98-92 win at Madison Square Garden last night. It marked the first time in eleven games that Boston hadn’t scored 109 points or more. Boston is 4-0 over the total in their last four home games, and there was a combined average of 213.0 points scored per contest. The Celtics haven’t necessarily been shooting at a high percentage of late, but they’ve attempted 90 field goal attempts or more in six of their previous seven games, and that indicative a torrid offensive pace. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* highest rated pick.

Milwaukee Bucks @ Portland Trailblazers 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.0 (5*)

Milwaukee is 4-1 over the total in its last five games, and there’s been a combined average of 206.6 points scored per contest. Portland has scored 100 points or more in 20 of their 23 wins this season. Considering they’re -300 on the money line for Tuesday’s game, and Milwaukee is a terrible 7-22 on the road this season, there’s a high probability of a Portland win. The Blazers are averaging ten made three point shots per game this season. Milwaukee has allowed opponents to convert on a sizzling hot 44.1% of its three point attempts during their previous five games.

Portland has gone 8-2 in their last ten games, and is now 23-26 (.469) on the season. The posted total on this game is 205.0. This sets up an extremely profitable NBA betting algorithm. Any home team with a total of 200.0 or more, possessing a win percentage of .400 to .490, and they’ve won eight or more of its previous ten games, resulted in those contests going 26-4 (86.7%) over the total since 1996. The average total in those 30 games was 206.8, and there were a combined average of 220.4 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Memphis Grizzlies @ New Orleans Pelicans 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 201.5 (5*)

Memphis has gone 9-1 over the total in their last 10 games, and that includes 3-0 in its previous three road contests. During the Grizzlies last five outings, there was a combined average of 55 free throw attempts per contest. That’s significant since they convert on a stellar 79.3% of their free throws for the season, and Monday’s opponent (New Orleans) has been equally as adept at 79.2%.

New Orleans has gone over the total in eight straight games. The Pelicans scored 105 points or more on seven of those occasions, and allowed 99 or greater in all eight contests. What’s intriguing about the Pelicans totals this season has been their home and away splits. They’ve gone 18-5 under the total in away games, and are 17-6 over at home.This will be the third meeting of the season between these teams. Each of the first two went over the total, and there was a combined average of 208.5 points scored per game. Play onb this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trailblazers 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 209.0 (5*)

Minnesota has gone over the total in six consecutive games, and there was a combined average of 213.3 points scored per contest. They’ve also gone over the total in nine of its last ten away games. The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 114.3 points per game in their previous three games, and its opponents shot a blistering hot 52.0% from the field. On a positive note, Minnesota has averaged 106.8 points per game while shooting a stellar 50.4% from the field during their previous four contests.

Portland has scored 109 points or more in three consecutive games. During that time frame they attempted 90 field goal attempts or more on each occasion, and shot an impressive 50.4% from the floor. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

California @ Colorado 5:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 144.0 (10*)

California has gone over the total in each of their previous five games. During that stretch, the Bears have converted on an outstanding 41.0% of its three point attempts. Colorado has been red-hot offensively over their last five games. During that time frame, Colorado has averaged 82.2 points per game and has shot an incredible 47.1% from three point territory. The Buffaloes have also averaged a lofty 28 free throw attempts per contest over the last five, and made a stellar 77.5% of those tries. Colorado is 3-1 over the total in their last four games, and there’s been a combined average of 166.8 points scored per game. The Buffaloes are far from a good defensive team in that five game span, allowing a sizable 76.2 points per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* highest rated pick.

Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 191.5 (5*)

These teams have played one another just one time this season, and that took place ten days ago in Miami. Milwaukee won that contest 91-79, and the game easily stayed under the total of 191.5. That contest was played at a snail’s pace with both teams attempting only 74 field goal attempts apiece. Both teams have converted on a pathetic 28.6% of their three point attempts during each of its last five games. There has been nothing to suggest that Friday’s game will be played any differently.

Milwaukee has scored less than 100 points in four of its last five games. During that stretch, the Bucks averaged just 78 field goal attempts per contest.

Miami has scored 89 points or less in five of its previous six games. The Heat has attempted an average of 77 field goal attempts per outing in their last five contests. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* rating.

Loyola-Marymount @ BYU 11:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 159.5 (5*)

The total in this contest is a massive number for a reason. Both teams love to play up tempo and they’ll certainly have a willing dance partner tonight. The first time these clubs met this season, BYU came away with a 91-80 win at Loyola, and the game easily went over the total of 156.5. There were a combined 129 field goal attempts in that contest which is enormous for a college basketball game. Loyola is averaging 77.5 points and 60.3 field goal attempts per game during its last four contests. Loyola has also shot a stellar 38.9% from three point land and converted on a superb 76.5% of its free throw attempts over their last five outings. BYU has gone over the total in their last three home games, and there was a combined average of 178.3 points scored. BYU also averages 91.1 points per game and shoots 39.6% from three point territory at home this season. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Chicago Bulls @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 200.5 (5*)

Chicago has gone 12-3 under the total this season when facing a non-conference opponent. Those fifteen contests averaged a combined 193.2 points scored per game. Chicago has seen each of their previous two games go under the total, and it produced just a combined 176.0 points scored per contest. The Bulls have also shot less than 40% from the floor in three of its last six games.

The Lakers are 14-7 (66.7%) under the total (197.1 PPG) at home this season. They’ve scored 98 points or less in eight of their previous nine games, and that includes six straight times at home. The Lakers are averaging a below par 80 field goal attempts per game, and shot just 42.9% from the field during its last five appearances. Play on under the total for a 5* rating.

Milwaukee Bucks @ Memphis Grizzlies 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 194.5 (10*)

Milwaukee has scored 98 points or more in seven of its last eight games, and went over the total on six of those occasions. During its previous five contests, the Bucks have shot a stellar 50.0%, and converted on an excellent 83.2% of its free throws. Milwaukee is allowing a lofty 104.3 points per game on the road this season, and allowed their opponents to make 38.2% of their three point attempts.

Memphis has seen each of their previous eight games all go over the total. They’ve scored 101 points or more in seven of their last eight games. The Grizzlies have also allowed 101 or more in each of its previous three contests. Current NBA betting odds at BetOnline.com displays a total of 194.5 for this contest. Memphis has gone 11-2 over the total at home this season when the total is 190.0 to 199.5. The Grizzlies are averaging 27 free throw attempts per game on its home floor, and are cashing in on 81.5% of those opportunities.

The last three Memphis games have seen both teams score 100 points or more. The previous two Milwaukee contests have produced a combined 207 points or more on each occasion. This sets up a very profitable handicapping algorithm which has more than passed the test of time.

Any team (Memphis) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off three straight games in which both teams scored 100 points or more, versus an opponent coming off two consecutive games in which they were a combined 205 points or more being scored, resulted in those contests going 49-19 (72.1%) over the total since 1996. This exact situation has occurred twice this season and both games surpassed the posted number, and is also 9-1 over the total since the 2013-2014 NBA campaign. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* top rated play.

Denver @ Boston 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 214.0 (5*)

Denver has gone over the total in seven consecutive games, and there was a combined average of 216.6 points scored per contest. The Nuggets have averaged an extremely high 33 free throw attempts per contest during its previous five outings, and converted on a superb 78.9% of those opportunities. Denver will be facing an opponent (Boston) tonight which has averaged 104.3 points per game this season. They’ve gone 10-2 over the total (216.1 PPG) during this 2015-2016 NBA campaign, when facing an opponent that averages 103.0 points or more scored per contest.

Boston has scored a lofty 109 points or more in each of their previous seven games. They’ve also allowed 101 or more on five of those occasions. The Celtics have succeeded in playing an extremely fast paced offensive style of late, averaging 92 field goal attempts per contest during its last eight outings. Boston has converted on an excellent 41.3% of their three point attempts over the past five games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Boston Celtics @ Washington Wizards 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 212.5 (5*)

These teams met just 9 days ago in Washington and Boston came away with 119-117 win. That game easily surpassed the total of 211.5. As a matter of fact, in three games against Washington this season, Boston has averaged a very sizable 116.0 points scored per contest, and averaged 94 field goal attempts per outing.

Both of these teams have been playing at a torrid offensive pace in recent games. Boston has averaged 89 field goal attempts per contest during its last five, and Washington 88.7 per game during their previous seven outings. Both of those numbers are very high even by NBA standards.

Washington has gone 6-1 over the total in its last seven games, and Boston is 7-2 over the number during their previous nine contests. This game has all the earmarks of a fast paced entertaining and high scoring affair. Play on over the total for a 5* rating.

Arizona @ Carolina 7:40 PM ET

Play On: Over 47.0 (10*)

Both of these NFC Championship Game participants have been explosive offensively this season. As a matter of fact, they’re the top two scoring teams in the NFL. Arizona has averaged 30.6 points (#2) and 408.3 yards (#1) of total offense per game this season. They’re even better than that on the road. In eight away games, the Cardinals are averaging 32.7 points and 426 yards per contest. Arizona averages a large 6.28 yards per offensive play, and that’s best in the NFL.

Carolina has eerily similar offensive numbers in comparison to their upcoming opponent. They’re averaging 31.2 points (#1) and 367 yards of total offense per game. Those numbers improve to 33.0 points and 392 yards per game when playing at home.

Arizona is #5 in total defense, allowing an average of only 321.7 yards per game. However, the Cardinals have allowed 354 yards or more in four of its previous five games. Arizona has been adept at creating turnovers this season. They’ve had 34 takeaways in 17 games. However, Carolina has committed only 19 turnovers in 17 contests thus far.

Along those same lines, Carolina is #6 in the NFL in total defense, allowing an average of 322.9 yards per game. Unfortunately, the Panthers defense has been torched for 373 yards or more in each of their last four contests. They’ve been able to cover up that deficiency during this stretch by creating a combined 9 turnovers, and having a +5 takeaway/giveaway differential. They’ll have their hands full in those regards against a Cardinals team which is a +8 this season in that exact category. As good as the Panthers defense whole body of work has been this season, they’ve been amongst the worst stop units in regards to allowing plays of 20 or more yards.

Granted the Cardinals are 6-1 under the total in their last seven games. We also mustn’t forget, they began the season by going over the total in eight of its first ten contests. Carolina has seen its last eight games go over the total when facing an opponent with a winning record. Those contests averaged a combined 56.9 points scored per contest. Since Ron Rivera took over as head coach in Carolina prior to the start of the 2011 season, the Panthers are 19-7 over the total when facing an opponent with a winning record. Tightening those numbers up even further, if the total was 46.0 or more, Carolina is 10-1 over the total during that five season stretch. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* rating.

New England @ Denver 3:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 44.5 (5*)

Wind won’t be a factor in Denver this week like it was in last Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round. The Patriots receivers are finally healthy and will be on the field at the same time for the second consecutive week. Injuries to Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, and Rob Gronkowski really handcuffed Tom Brady and the Patriots offense down the final stretch of the regular season. The bad news is , they still have no semblance of a rushing game since losing their top two running backs on their depth chart. The Patriots pas to run ratio last week against Kansas City was 2:1. As a matter of fact they ran the ball just 14 times, and that included two Tom Brady kneel downs in the waning seconds of the 4th quarter, and a short quarterback sneak for a score by the future Hall of Famer. However, The Patriots had 302 yards passing against one of the best secondary units in the NFL. I look for more of the same type of offensive attack this week. Despite their injury issues on offense late in the year, New England is still averaging 28.9 points per game.

Since 1/10/2010, New England has gone 23-5 (82.1%) over the total when there’s a total of 45.5 or less, and that includes 12-1 (92.3%) if they’re on the road. Considering they have the same quarterback and head coach during that time frame, that statistical data can’t be ignored.

You can be rest assured that Peyton Manning will be more effective this week without having to contend with tough wind condition like last week. The Broncos offense has averaged 406 yards of total offense during its past three games. They’ll be facing a New England defense which has allowed 415 yards per game in its last three contests.

Denver has been an underdog three times this season when there were a total of 45.5 or less. Each of those contests went over the total, and there was a combined average of 57.5 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

LA Lakers @ Portland 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 208.0 (10*)

The Lakers are coming off a three game home stand in which they went 0-3. Portland is coming off a 104-8 home loss to Atlanta. Any team (Portland) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off of a home loss in their previous outing, versus an opponent coming off two or more home losses in a row, resulted in those games going 26-8 over the total during the past five seasons. Those 34 contests had an average total of 207.2, and there were a combined 216.1 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Columbus @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Columbus is coming off losses in each of their last two games, and each of those was played at home. They lost 4-2 to Calgary and 6-3 against Washington. Those losses dropped their season win percentage to .354. Boston enters Saturday’s game with a .522 win percentage. Any road team that’s coming off home losses by 2 goals or more in each of their previous two games, possessing a win percentage of .300 to .400, and is playing in the second half of the season, versus an opponent with win percentage of greater than .500, resulted in those games going 21-4 over the total (84%) since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Pelicans 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 206.5 (10*)

Detroit has gone 4-1 over the total in their last five games, and there was a combined average of 213.8 points scored per contest. They’ve scored 101 points or more in each of their previous four outings. The Pistons had a difficult time defending the three point line in recent games. Opponents have converted on a sizzling hot 44.6% of its three point attempts against Detroit in the Pistons last five games. That’s not good news, since New Orleans has converted on a stellar 40.0% of its three point tries over its last five outings.

New Orleans has gone 18-5 under the total on the road this season. However, when playing at home it’s been a whole other story. They’ve gone 12-6 over the total on its home floor, and there’s been a combined average of 211.9 points scored per contest. New Orleans has gone over the total in each of their previous three games, and shot an impressive 49.6% from the floor in those outings. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Monmouth @ Manhattan 8:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 152.0 (10*)

Monmouth has scored 81 points or more in each of their previous six games. They don’t figure to be slowed down against a weak defensive team like Manhattan who’s allowed their opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field this season. Monmouth has shot a blistering 47.3% from beyond the three point line during its last five games, and converted on an excellent 78.3% of their free throws while average 90.0 points per contest. Manhattan has also shot very well from long distance in their last five contests, converting on 41.3% from three point range. We’ll see a lot of points in this entertaining contest tonight. Play on over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Chicago @ Tampa Bay 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (10*)

Both of these teams enter this game sizzling hot. Chicago has won 12 in a row and scored 3 or more goals in 11 of those games. Tampa Bay has won six straight, and has scored 3 goals or more in all of those games. Chicago has seen just 6 of their 23 away games stay under the total this season. Tampa Bay is 6-1-1 over the total during its last eight home games. Tampa Bay has also converted on a very good 24.4% of their power play chances at home this season, and Chicago is at an even better 26.5% on the road. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Calgary has gone 6-2 under the total in their last eight games overall. The Flames have seen just one of their previous six away games go over the total. Jonas Hiller was reinserted in goal two games ago, and he’s been spectacular in allowing just 1 goal in those two starts. The Devils have seen just 2 of their last 14 games go over the total, and that includes none of its last six at home. Corey Schneider has been rock solid in goal for New Jersey all season long. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* pick.

Tulsa @ East Carolina 7:00 PM ET

Play On: Under 135.0 (5*)

Tulsa has shot a terrible 35% or less from the field in three of its last four games. They’ve also gone 3-1 under the total in true road games this season. During its previous five games, Tulsa has shot a miserable 58.9% from the free throw line, and have averaged a paltry 11 made free throws per contest. Tulsa has also allowed an average of 53.7 points per contest, and held opponents to just 33.3% shooting from the field during its last three outings.

East Carolina has average 59.0 points scored per game and shot an awful 38.2% from the field during their previous five contests. During that stretch, the Pirates are averaging a pathetic 11 free throw attempts per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

Brooklyn Nets @ Atlanta Hawks 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.5 (10*)

Brooklyn has seen each of their previous two games go over the total, and there was a combined average of 217.0 points scored per contest. The Nets have allowed 103 points or more in each of their previous four games, and opponents have shot a red-hot 48.9% from the field during those contests. Brooklyn has been far from a good three point shooting team this season. However, that’s not been the case during its previous five games. During that stretch, they’ve connected on a stellar 39.2% of their long distance attempts.

Atlanta has gone 12-2 over the total in their last fourteen games. As a matter of fact, each Atlanta’s previous six home games have gone over the total, and there was a combined average of 215.2 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Alabama @ Vanderbilt 6:00 PM ET

Play On: Over 131.5 (10*)

Vanderbilt is averaging 83.2 points per game and has converted on a blistering hot 43.0% of their three point attempts at home this season. Alabama is averaging 9 three point makes per game during its previous five contests. Both teams have been adept at reaching the free throw line in recent games. Alabama has averaged 25 free throw attempts per game over their last five contests, and Vanderbilt averages 27 per outing in its previous five. The Commodores opponents are also averaging 28 free throw attempts per game against them during the last five contests. Vanderbilt has converted on a very good 73.1% of their free throw attempts in those last five contests, and Alabama is at a respectable 68.1% during that same time frame. These schools have seen each of their last three encounters go over the total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Atlanta has gone 11-2 over the total in their previous thirteen games. During that stretch, the Hawks scored 103 points or more on ten occasions. On a negative note, Atlanta has allowed 105 points or more in five of its last six games. During their last five contests, the Hawks have averaged 11 made three point shots per game.

Milwaukee has gone 4-1 over the total (206.6 PPG) during its previous five home games. The Bucks have converted on a more than respectable 38.1% of their three point shots at home this season. They’re also allowing a lofty 103.6 points per game for the season. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

The total opened at 199.5 in this contest. Since that time, the number has moved to either 204.0 or 204.5. It’s been a very strange betting pattern, considering the majority of bets made at this juncture went on going under the total. More times than not, that’s a strong indicator of razor sharp money wagered the other way.

Portland has gone 5-1 over the total in their last six road games, and they’re 9-4 over the number in its previous thirteen overall. During their last four games, Portland has averaged 92.5 field goal attempts per contest, and that’s indicative of a torrid offensive pace. Some of that can also be attributed to being +35 on the boards during that stretch.

The Nets have allowed 103 points or more in each of its last three contests. During that stretch, they shot 48.1% from the floor, and also allowed opponents to convert on 48.3% of their field goal attempts. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

New Orleans isn’t a dynamic offensive team by any stretch of the imagination. However, they’ve had 91 field goal attempts or more in three of its last four games. That’s well above NBA standards, and certainly qualifies as a torrid up tempo pace. If they choose to play that way on Wednesday, they’ll definitely have a willing dance partner in Sacramento. The Kings average 87 field goal attempts per game, and that’s well above par by NBA standards.

The Sacramento Kings have gone over the total in each of their previous seven games. During those contests, there was a sizable average of 233.0 points scored per game. During their last five games, Sacramento has averaged 116.5 points scored per outing, and shot a stellar 50.2% from the floor while attempting a lofty 90 field goal attempts per game. On the other hand, their defense has left much to be desired in that exact time frame. During that five game stretch, Sacramento has allowed an average of 121.6 points per contest, and opponents have converted on a sizzling hot 50.9% of their field goal attempts.

We have a New Orleans team that’s gone 17-4 (81%) under the total on the road this season, yet the books were undeterred when setting this total. Additionally, sharp money has moved this from an opening number of 213.0 to its current state of 214.5. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

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Both of these teams have shown a liking to play at a quick offensive pace in recent games. Chicago has averaged 87.6 field goal attempts per game during its last eleven contests, and Atlanta 90.5 per outing over their previous four.

Chicago has scored 102 points or more in each of their last nine games. The Bulls are 8-3 over the total in its last eleven overall, and 4-1 surpassing the number during their previous five road games.

Atlanta has gone 10-1 over the total in its last eleven contests, and that includes 4-0 (219.0 PPG) during its previous four. They’ve also exceeded the number in each of their past five home games, and there was a combined average of 213.2 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Oklahoma City has been involved in plenty of high scoring games recently. However, the fact remains, they’ve gone under the total in each of their last three away games (201.0 PPG), and seven of its last nine on the road.

The Lakers have gone under the total in both games against Oklahoma City this season. During those contests they averaged only 81.5 points scored per game, and shot a pathetic 35.4% from the field. Los Angeles has gone 10-4 under the total at home, and has shot a miserable 39.8% from the floor in those outings. On a positive note, they’ve allowed 101.1 points per game at home, and that’s well below their season average of 106.1. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

Cleveland went over the total for the first time in eight away games during Wednesday’s 121-115 win at Washington. Despite going over the total in each of their previous two outings, they’re 9-3 under the number during its last twelve overall.

Minnesota has scored less than 100 points in nine straight games, and averaged just 89.7 points scored per contest during that stretch.  They’ve also allowed 95 or less in each of their last three home games. Minnesota has gone 16-3 under the total at home this season, and that includes 6-0 (180.2 PPG) during its last six. They’re also 8-0 under the total (188.7 PPG) at home this season versus non-conference opponents. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Wisconsin-GB has been red hot offensively during their last 5 contests, averaging 85.4 points per game, and they converted on a very good 38.6% of their three point attempts. They’re also averaging a robust 66 field goal attempts per game, and that quantifies as a team that plays an extremely torrid pace by college basketball standards. Wisconsin-GB is 6-1 over the total on the road this season, and those games have averaged a lofty 168.7 points scored per contest.

Cleveland State has gone over the total in each of their first two Horizon League contests, and there was a combined average of 161.0 points scored per game. Both contests have come in their last two outings. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Considering both teams have played the majority of their recent games under the total, the line movement on this total is extremely fishy. This total opened at 198.0 and currently (3:10 PM ET) sits at 201.0. For lack of a better phrase, if it walks and talks like a duck, then it’s certainly a duck. Cleveland snapped a string of seven consecutive contests going under the total with a 122-100 home win over Toronto on Monday. Washington has gone under the total in each of their previous four games. However, we must keep in mind that they average 102.1 points scored per game at home. Contrarily, the Wizards are a terrible defensive team which has allowed an average of 103.7 points per game. Play on over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Milwaukee has gone 6-0 over the total this year when facing Central Division opponents, and there’s been a combined average of 211.2 points scored per game. Milwaukee is 3-1 over the total in its previous four, and 5-2 during their previous seven games overall. They’ve allowed 100 points or more in six of its last seven, and scored 98 or more in six of their previous nine games. Chicago has gone over the total in four of its previous five, and seven of their last nine games. The Bulls have scored 102 points or more in each of their previous six contests. Play on over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

St. Louis has gone 6-1 under the total this season in away games, and that includes a perfect 5-0 during its previous five road contests. The Rams have also gone a perfect 10-0 under the total in their last 10 away games when there’s a total of 42.0 or less.

San Francisco has gone 6-1 under the total at home this season, and those contests averaged only a combined 30.6 points scored per game. They’ve also gone 5-0 under the total in division home games since the start of last season, and those contests averaged a combined 27.4 points scored per outing. This has been an anemic San Francisco offense all season that’s averaged a pathetic 14.6 points scored per game.

Any home team (49ers) with a losing record, coming off a loss by 14 points or more, playing after game 8 of the season, and they’ve won 9 or more of its last 32 games, versus an opponent that scored 17 points or more in their previous game, resulted in those games going 35-5 (87.5%) under the total since 2011. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Seattle has scored 29 points or more in six of its previous seven games. This is an Arizona team that’s scored 31 points or more nine times this season, and has eclipsed the 40 point barrier on four separate occasions. The first meeting between these NFC West rivals this season saw Arizona come away with a 39-32 win, and that game easily surpassed the posted total of 43.5.

Any road team (Seattle) with a total of 44.5 or more, coming off a division loss by 7 points or less, playing after game 4 of the season, and has a winning percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those games going 18-2 (90%) over the total since 2006. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

The Michigan State defense which underachieved for most of the season finally awakened during the last four games. During that time frame, the Spartans allowed 12.5 and 276.8 yards per game. They also forced a whopping 12 turnovers in those four contests. They’ll have their hands full against Alabama’s power running attack led by 2015 Hesiman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. However, they’ve allowed opponents just 113 yards rushing per game this season, and will be more than up to the task.

There’s no question in my mind, out of all four of the teams vying for a national championship, Alabama’s defensive is superior to the other three stop units. They’re allowing only 14.4 points and 258.1 yards per game this season. Alabama has held eleven of their thirteen opponents to 17 points or less.

Both teams are solid offensively, but neither is what I would consider to be explosive. Alabama averages a mediocre 5.8 yards per offensive play and Michigan State is at just 5.4. Both teams are among the best in terms of offensive time of possession. Michigan State averages 33:16 per game, and Alabama is a shade better at 33:53. That suggests to me that each club is more methodical than quick strike with their offensive approaches. I look for this to be a low scoring game dominated by the defenses. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Houston vs. Florida State 12:00 PM ET

Play On: Under 55.5 (10*)

Houston’s defense has given up their share of yards (381.3 PG) this season. However, they’ve overcompensated for that flaw by forcing an enormous 30 turnovers by opposing teams. It’s been more of a “bend but not break” mentality on that side of the ball, and has resulted in allowing a respectable 20.5 points per game.

Florida State has fielded one of the best defensive units in the country this season. They rank 5th nationally in scoring defense (15.8 PPG) and 15th in total defense (327.7 YPG). The Seminoles have allowed 24 points or less in all twelve of their regular season games this season. They’ve also gone 8-3 under the total in its previous eleven contests. As a matter of fact, Florida State has gone under the total in all five of their contests that weren’t played in Tallahassee, and there was a combined average of only 31.4 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Wisconsin leads the country in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 13.1 points per game. They’re also 10th in 3rd down defensive efficiency by permitting opponents to convert just 30.6% of those specific situations. Now the bad news, they’re 80th in total offense, 78th in scoring, and are far from dynamic on that side of the ball.

USC has vastly underachieved defensively this season. With extra time to prepare, I look for USC’s defense to more than hold their own against an average at best Wisconsin offense. The Trojans are 8th in the country with 37 sacks this season. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Brooklyn has seen each of its previous four games go over the total. There was a combined average of 216.3 points scored per game in those contests. During their last three outings, Brooklyn has converted on a very good 39% of their three points attempts, and opponents are at 40.7% against them during that same time period. The Nets have allowed 100 points or more in their last nine, and eleven of its previous twelve games.

Orlando has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous eight games. They’ve been red-hot from beyond the three point line, converting on an excellent 43% of those attempts during its last five games. Both of these teams like to play at a fairly brisk offensive pace, evidenced by each of them averaging 86 field goal attempts per game. I like this contest to be a high scoring affair, and advise going over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Texas Tech has gone 9-3 over the total this season, and their games have averaged a combined 89.2 points scored per contest. The Red Raiders offense has been prolific, averaging 46.6 points and 596.1 yards per game. However, their defense is one of the worst in the country. They’re allowing an average of 42.6 points and 543.0 yards per game.

LSU isn’t anywhere near a dynamic of offense as their upcoming bowl opponent, but they’re still formidable. They’ll also be afforded more offensive possessions than it’s accustomed to, considering Texas Tech opponents run an average of 81 offensive plays per game, and the Tigers have averaged just 66 per contest this season. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Cleveland has really struggled offensively in recent games. However, facing Denver might be just what the doctor ordered. The Nuggets are allowing an average of 112.0 points per game, opponents have shot a sizzling 50.1% from the floor, and converted on an off the charts 46.0% of their three point attempts during their previous five contests.

The good news for Denver is that they’ve averaged a robust 106.8 points scored per game during its last five outings. The Nuggets whole body of work thus far indicates that they’re a below average three point shooting team. However, over their last five contests, they’ve converted on a stellar 39.1% of its three point attempts. Denver is coming off a 122-112 loss to Oklahoma City in their previous game. That contest easily soared over the total of 207.0.

Any home team (Denver) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off a game in which they went over the total by 24.0 points or more, and they’re playing in the first half of the season, resulted in those games going 44-20 (68.8%) over the total during the past five NBA campaigns.

Milwaukee has gone 19-7 (73.1%) under the total the past two seasons when there’s a number of 200.0 to 209.5. Those 26 contests averaged a combined 193.9 points scored per game. The Bucks are averaging just 92.6 points per contest in their away games this season.

Oklahoma City has gone 14-3 under the total during its previous seventeen games overall, and that includes 8-1 during their last nine at home. Despite allowing 112 points in their previous game against Denver, they’ve held opponents to an average of 95.8 points per contest during their last five outings.

Montreal is coming off a 4-3 road win over Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay in their previous game. Both of these teams possess a better than .500 win percentage this season.

Any road team with a total of 5.0 or less, playing in the first half of the season coming off a division road win, and both teams have a better than .500 win percentage, resulted in these games going 33-9 (78.6%) under the total since 1996. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

This will be the first meeting of the 2015-2016 NBA campaign between these Eastern Conference teams. They met four times a season ago, and went 3-1 over the total during those encounters.

Detroit has gone 6-2 over the total during its previous eight games. New York has gone over the total in each of their last five home games.

Both of these teams have dominated time of possession this season. Pittsburgh averages 32:52 and Navy 32:11. The Panthers average a mediocre 5.6 yards per offensive play and Navy is a tad better at 6.3. Pittsburgh has gone a stellar 5-1 on the road this season, and allowed just 18.0 points and 294.8 yards per game in those outings. Navy was a perfect 6-0 at home in 2015, and allowed an average of only 14.5 points per game. The Midshipmen turned the ball over just 7 times all season, and went without a turnover in seven of twelve games. Navy also forced an outstanding 24 turnovers by their opponents this season. Relative to the current total, this has the makings of a low scoring game. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana may have finished just 6-6 during the regular season, but boy were they an entertaining team to watch. They’ve averaged 36.2 points per game, and also allowed 37.1 points per contest. In addition, Indiana has gone 10-2 over the total this season. After going 0-6 to start their 2015 Big Ten campaign, they won each of its final two contests by scores of 47-28 at Maryland, and 54-36 against Purdue. The Hoosiers have scored 41 points or more on five separate occasions this year, and also allowed 47 points or more four times. Indiana has gone over the total in each of their last six games, and there was a combined average of 83.5 points scored per contest. Duke went over the total in five of their previous six contests, and those games averaged a combined 66.8 points scored. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Connecticut has gone 10-2 under the total this season, and that includes 5-0 during its last five contests. The Huskies have allowed 17 points or less in seven of their twelve games in 2015, and also scored 20 points or less nine times.

Marshall finished the regular season by going 4-1 under the total in their last five games. The Thundering Herd allowed 17 points or less on separate occasions this season.

I like this game to be a low scoring defensive struggle. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma City has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous five games. However, the Thunder has gone a perfect 8-0 under the total (198.0 PPG) this season following three straight games in which they scored 100 points or more.

Despite Oklahoma City averaging 107.4 points scored per game this season, and the Lakers giving up 107 points or more in each of their previous three contests, recent NBA betting history indicates that this exact situation lends itself to lower scoring contests. Any team (Thunder) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, averaging 103.0 or more points per game, versus an opponent (Lakers) that’s allowed 105 points or more in each of their previous three games, resulted in those contests going 24-5 (82.8%) under the total during the past three seasons. This exact scenario has come up three times already this season, and each of those games went under the total. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma is a dynamic offensive team that averages 87.8 points per game, shoots 48.8% from the field, and converts on an off the charts 47.2 % of their three point on the way to an 9-0 start. Sooners games have averaged a combined 132 field goal attempts per contest, and that’s an extremely fast pace.

Hawaii is averaging 80.2 points per game and shooting a red-hot 49.7% from the floor this season. They’ve been very adept at forcing turnovers and turning them into outnumbered offensive opportunities. As a matter of fact, they’ve forced 19 turnovers or more in each of their previous three games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

The Boise State defense really faded in their final four games. They allowed 29.5 points and 495.3 yards per contest during that stretch. On a positive note, their offense averaged 37.7 points and 488.6 yards per game during regular season action. The Northern Illinois defense struggled during their last five games. They allowed an average of 27.2 points and 454.0 yards per contest during that period. Contrarily, their offense has averaged an impressive 33.0 points and 426.7 yards per game this season. This has the ear marks of a highly entertaining contest with plenty of points to be scored. Play on over the total for a 5* wager.

Toledo owns a pair of wins “Power Five Conference” teams. In their season opener they shocked Arkansas 16-12 as a massive 23.0 point road underdog, and then the following week defeated Iowa State 30-23 at home. They also easily defeated eventual MAC champion Bowling Green University 44-28 as an 8.0 point road underdog. This is a Rockets team that won’t be in awe of the situation or environment. Although Toledo gets a lot of recognition for a potent offensive attack, their defense isn’t too shabby as well. The Rockets are allowing just 21.1 points per game, and they’ve gone 8-3 under the total in 2015.

Temple has a stellar 10-3 record heading into this bowl contest. The Owls will be facing a Toledo team that averages 35.3 points per game. During the past two seasons, Temple has gone a perfect 7-0 under the total versus opponents that average 31.0 or more points per outing. Those contests averaged only a combined 34.4 points scored per game. Temple has gone 8-5 under the total this season, and they’re allowing just 19.2 points per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Billy Donovan has his Thunder team more cognizant of their play on the defensive end, and it’s produced obvious results. Oklahoma City has gone 5-1 under the total in its last six, and 11-2 during their previous thirteen games. In their last five contests, they’ve allowed a paltry 92.0 points per game, and have held opponents to just 40.0% shooting from the field. Oklahoma City has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous three games, and they’re 7-0 under the total (196.0 PPG) this season during the following game in which that’s transpired. The Clippers are 6-2 under the total in their previous eight home games. They’ll also be playing in their third game in four days on Monday. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

This game will be played at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida and is officially a neutral site game. For the record, Sunrise is approximately a 6 hour drive from Florida’s campus in Gainesville, and that should clear up any misconceptions in that regard. Both of these teams are very good defensively. Florida has been especially good in that area during its previous five contests, allowing just 58.4 points per game, and holding opponents to a paltry 36.2% shooting from the field. The Gators last four games all stayed under the total, and there was a combined average of only 119.3 points scored per contest. Florida also shot a miserable 37.4% from the field during that stretch. Oklahoma State has also gone under the number in each of their previous four outings, and those games produced just 124.8 points scored per contest. Neither of these teams are considered as prolific offensive teams by any stretch of the imagination, and that’s been especially evident versus tougher completion like they’ll be facing on Saturday. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Detroit has gone over the total in each of their last four contests, and there was a combined average of 214.8 points scored per game. The Pistons are converting on a very good 38.4% of their three point tries during its previous five games, and have averaged ten makes per contest during that stretch. They’ve scored 102 points or more in eight of their past ten games.

Chicago’s poor offensive field goal percentage is a bit deceiving due to the up tempo style in which they prefer to play. As a matter of fact, the Bulls have 85 or more field goal attempts in eleven of their last twelve games, and that certainly qualifies as playing at a brisk pace. Chicago has converted on a solid 37.8% of their three point attempts over its previous five games. That’s good news considering they’ll be facing an opponent (Detroit) tonight with a poor three point defensive field goal percentage this season of 37.3.Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Toronto has gone under the total in each of their previous six road games, and there was a combined average of only 181.5 points scored per contest. Miami has gone 18-5 under the total in their previous 23 games, and that includes 10-2 in the last 12 versus an opponent with a winning record like they’ll face today. Both teams are outstanding defensively, and each plays at a more deliberate pace by NBA standards. This number is so low for a reason. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

Brooklyn has been horrible defensively during their previous three contests, allowing 104.7 points per game, and permitting opponents to shoot a sizzling 52.3% from the field. The Nets have shot a stellar 47.1% from beyond the three point line over its past five games, and also scored 98 points or more on four of those occasions.

Indiana has scored 103 points or more in eleven of their previous thirteen games. The Pacers have converted on a superb 38.8% of their three point attempts this season. They’ve also shot a red-hot 48.6% from the field during their last three contests.

This will be the first meeting of the season between these Eastern Conference teams. Each of their three encounters a season ago went over the total, and there was a combined average of 215.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Due to time constraints there will be no analysis for NHL selections on Friday.

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Ross Benjamin

Oklahoma City has gone 10-1 under the total in their previous eleven games, and that includes in each of its last four. The Thunder has scored 104 points or more in their last two games. They’ve gone a perfect 11-0 under (196.5 PPG) the total this season following two straight games in which they scored 100 points or more. Oklahoma City has allowed less than 100 points in ten of their previous eleven, and each of its last seven games.

Cleveland has gone 6-2 under the total in their previous eight, and allowed just 92.7 points per game during those contests. The Cavaliers have held their previous two opponents to 76 and 77 points while limiting them to a combined 35.2% shooting from the field. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Illinois State is averaging 65.2 points scored per game, and is shooting only 40.2% from the field.  The Cardinals are converting on a terrible 31.1% of their three point attempts, and a pathetic 58.4% of their free throws. Illinois State has gone 3-0 under the total during their last three outings, and there was a combined average of 132.3 points scored per game.

Illinois-Chicago has gone 4-1 under the total versus Division-1 opponents this season. They average 68.9 points scored per game, and have shot a dismal 38.8% from the field thus far. Similar to their opponent (Illinois State) tonight, they’ve displayed terrible three-point (30.7%) and free throw (61.0%) shooting. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

San Antonio has gone 5-2 over the total in their last seven, scored 103 points or more in six of those occasions, and shot 49% or better from the field six times. The Spurs have also surpassed the number in each of their previous three at home.

Washington has gone 7-1 over the total during their last eight games, and that includes 3-0 in the previous three. They’ve scored and allowed 103 points or more in seven of its last eight contests.

Both of these teams have displayed red-hot three-point shooting over their last five games. During that time frame, Washington has converted on 39.8% of their attempts, and San Antonio is at 39.1%. The Wizards have also allowed opponents to make 46.0% of their long distance tries during that same time period. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Portland has gone 6-3 under the total in their last nine away games. They’re holding opponents to just 42.8% shooting from the field in away contests this season. Portland will be facing an opponent tonight that averages 107.6 points per game. The Trailblazers have gone 18-8 under the total during the past two seasons, versus an opponent that averages 103.0 points or more per game.

Oklahoma City has gone 9-1 under the total during its previous ten games, and that includes 3-0 in the last three. They allowed less than 100 points on nine occasions during that stretch. They’ve also gone under the total in each of their last five home games. The Thunder enters Wednesday’s game having won five in a row. They’re 10-0 under the total (198.9 PPG) this season following two or more wins in a row. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Miami has gone under the total in all eight of their road games this season, and there was just a combined average of 182.2 points scored per contest. As a matter of fact, they’ve gone 18-4 (81.8%) under the total in their last 22 overall, and are allowing only 93.6 points per game this season. The Nets have gone 7-3 under the total during its previous ten games, and that includes 3-0 during their last three. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Utah has gone 14-8 (63.6%) under the total this season, and that includes 3-0 during its previous three games. The Jazz allows an average of 96.5 points per game, and are holding opponents to a paltry 78 field goal attempts per contest.

San Antonio has gone a perfect 12-0 at home this season. A major contributing factor to that success has been their defensive play. The Spurs are allowing an average of only 85.7 points per game on their home floor. During their previous four games, San Antonio has held opponents to a meager 82.5 points per contest. San Antonio leads the NBA in scoring defense (88.2 PPG). Play on this game to go under the total for a 5*wager.  

Washington is 6-1 over the total during their last seven contests, and there was a combined average of 216.1 points scored per game. The Wizards are averaging 108.0 points per game, and shooting a robust 48.5% from the floor during its previous five outings. Washington is a below average defensive team that gives up 105.3 points per game, and is allowing opponents to convert on an extremely high 40.4% of their three point attempts. They’re coming off a 114-111 win at Dallas in their previous contest, and have gone 10-2 over the total this season, following a game in which there was a combined 205 points or more scored.

Memphis hasn’t been the stout defensive team that we’ve witnessed during the past couple of seasons. They’re allowing 101.2 points per game, and that’s despite limiting opponents to an average of only 78 field goal attempts per outing. As a matter of fact, Memphis has gone 3-1 over the total in its last four contests, and has given up an average of 110.0 points per game during that stretch. The Grizzlies are averaging 28 free throw attempts per game at home this year, and have converted on an excellent 83.0% of those tries. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5*wager.

Both of these teams play an up tempo style. Brooklyn averages 86 field goal attempts per game and Orlando is at 88 per contest. The Nets have shot a stellar 47.1% from the field during its previous five games. However, during that same span, they’ve allowed 104.6 points per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5*wager.

Obviously the Patriots offense has been slowed a bit in recent weeks due to the loss of wide receiver Julian Edelman, all world tight end Rob Gronkowski, and running back Dion Lewis. None of those three players will be in uniform today. However, Tom Brady is still their quarterback, and no team in the NFL adjusts better to the personnel that’s available than New England. The Patriots have gone 4-1 over the total on the road this season, and there was a combined average of 55.2 points scored per contest.

Houston’s defense dominant three game run came to a screeching halt last week in a 30-21 loss at Buffalo. The Bills offense racked up 390 yards of total offense, and that included 183 yards on the ground. Buffalo also may have established the blueprint to Neutralizing J.J. Watt who was a non-factor in last Sunday’s game. On the other hand, the Texans offense was able to amass 401 yards of total offense in the loss. During the past three seasons, Houston is 7-1 over the total as a home underdog of 7.0 or less. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Dallas has gone 5-1 under the total on the road this season, and there’s been a combined average of 35.4 points scored per game. The Cowboys have scored 20 points or less in eight of twelve game this season, and three of four times surpassed that number came when Tony Romo was their starting quarterback which won’t be the case today. During their previous three road game, the Dallas defense is allowing an average of 13.3 points and 267.7 yards per contest.

You may be surprised to know that Green Bay has gone under the total in five of six home games this season, and that includes each of the previous four (36.3 PPG). As a matter of fact, Green Bay is 7-2 under the total in their last nine games overall. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

The Titans are coming off a 42-39 home win over Jacksonville last week. The victory upped their record to 3-9 (.250). That game soared over the total of 43.5. Tennessee racked up 467 yards of total offense. They’ve gone 6-1 under the total the past three seasons following a game they amassed 400 yards or more of total offense. The Jets enter this contest #6 in total defense allowing just 326.5 yards per game.

Any team (Titans) coming off a game in which they went over the total by 35 points or more in their previous, and has a winning percentage of .250 or less, resulted in those contests going 25-2 under the total since 1983. The average total in those 27 contests was 42.5, and there was a combined average of 35.1 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

The 49ers are dead last (#32) in the NFL averaging only 295.1 yards of total offense per game. San Francisco is also 32nd in the league averaging a paltry 14.8 points per game. Cleveland comes in at #26 (330.2 YPG). The Browns have scored 10 points or less in four of their previous six games.

Any team (49ers) with a total of 35.5 to 42.0, coming off 2 or more ATS wins in a row, scored 18 points or more in their previous contest, and has a winning percentage of .251 to .400, versus an opponent with a winning percentage of .250 or less, resulted in those games going 16-1 (94.1%) under the total since 1983. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Kansas City enters this week with a 7-5 (.583) record. The Chiefs have gone 6-0 SU&ATS in their last six games, and the last three of those came as a favorite. Kansas City has scored 29 points or more in each of their previous five games. San Diego has averaged 25.7 points per contest in their last three road games.

Any team (Chiefs) with a total of 43.5 to 49.0 that’s gone 3-0 SU&ATS in their last three games with all of those coming as a favorite, playing after game 8 of the season, and has a winning percentage of better than .571, resulted in those games going 21-3 over the total since 2007. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Washington has gone 5-1 over the total in their last six games, and scored 103 points or more on each of those occasions. The Wizards have been terrible defensively during its previous five contests, allowing 108.2 points per game, and opponents have shot a sizzling 51.4% from the field. They’ve allowed 103 points or more in each of its last six games.

Dallas has averaged a healthy 105.2 points per game during its previous five contests. They’re coming off a 98-95 home loss to Atlanta in their previous game.

Any road team (Wizards) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, coming off three straight games in which they allowed 100 points or more, versus an opponent (Mavericks) coming off a loss by 6 points or less, resulted in those games going 36-11 (76.6%) over the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those 47 games was 204.5, and there was a combined average of 214.0 points scored per contest. Those games went over the total by 7.0 points or more an extremely high 69.8% of the time. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Buffalo is 4-0-2 over the total during their last six games. The Sabres power play has been superb during their previous five games, converting on 27.8% of their man advantage opportunities. Contrarily, the Sabres penalty killing has been horrible on the road with opponents cashing in on 32.5% of their power play chances against Buffalo.

Speaking of poor penalty killing, the Flames have allowed opponents to convert on 28.2% of their power play chances against them. Calgary has gone over the total in each of their previous four games. The Flames have scored 4 goals or more in each of their previous three games, and are 5-0 over the total this season following a game in which they scored 4 goals or more. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

The early movement on this total has raised a red flag to me. The game opened with a total of 195.5 in this contest, and has since moved to 197.0, despite 92% of early wagers being placed on going under the number. This is a classic case of reverse line movement, and surely indicates sharp money has been bet on this game going over the total. Considering the offensive struggles of both teams this season, a contrarian betting approach is in order. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play wager.

Atlanta has gone under the total in each of their previous three games, and there was a combined average of only 191.7 points scored per contest. Dallas has gone under the total in each of their previous four home games, and there was a combined average of just 184.0 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

Both of these teams aren’t proficient with their three-point shooting. Fresno State is converting on only 31.7% of their long distance attempts, and Arizona is at an even worse 28.7%. Each club is fairly decent defensively, with both holding opponents to 41% shooting from the field this season.

Arizona has gone under the total in each of their previous three games. Those contests averaged only a combined 130.7 points scored per game. They’ve seen all eight of their home games during the past two seasons go under the total (123.3 PPG), following two or more consecutive games in a row staying below the number. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Creighton has gone over the total in all four of their home games this season, and there were a combined average of 166.0 points scored per game. The Blue Jays are averaging 85.2 points per game this season, and are converting on a very good 37.9% of their three point attempts.

This is a much different looking Nebraska team compared to what we’ve witnessed in recent seasons. Past years have seen Cornhuskers clubs struggle to score, be of little threat from beyond the three point line, and play at a deliberate offensive pace in order to overcompensate for most of its deficiencies. The 2015-2016 version of Nebraska basketball has been a stark contrast to any of its former traits. That’s at least been apparent early in this campaign. They’re averaging 75.8 points per game, and are converting on a stellar 37.5% of their three point attempts. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.