San Diego State @ Air Force 10:00 PM ET

Game# 821-822

Play On: Over 131.0 (5*)

Air Force has seen it last 4 go over the total when the number was 124.0 or greater and there was a combined 150.3 points scored per game. The Falcons live a die with their 3-point shooting as over 45% of its field goal attempts have come from beyond the arc. The Falcons shoot a very respectable 36.6% from 3-point territory which is ranked in the upper 14% of all Division 1 College Basketball teams. On the other side of the coin is a San Diego State team which has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when the number was 146.0 or less and there was a combined 149.0 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

UNC-Wilmington @ Hofstra 7:00 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: Under 140.5 (5*)

Hofstra has played 4-1 to the under in their last 5 with a combined average of just 130.4 points scored per game. During that stretch, Hofstra allowed only 60.0 points per game while holding them to 35.8% shooting.  Throughout those previous 5 contests there was a mere combined average of only 25 free throw attempts per game.

UNC-Wilmington plays at a very slow offensive tempo and is ranked #294 in that category. They are also #337 in average time of possession at 19.3 seconds per. Considering they’ll be facing a Hofstra team that slows down opponents to an average of 18.1 seconds per offensive possession, there’s a good chance they’ll be in the low 50’s or high 40’s in field goal attempts today. Wilmington has held conference opponents to 63.0 points scored per game and 40.1% shooting this season.

Give me this game to go under the total.

Wyoming at Air Force 9:00

Game# 651-652

Play On: Over 131.0 (5*)

Both teams play at a below average offensive temp and the total has been adjusted accordingly. However, Wyoming at seen each of their previous 4 go over the total. The average total in those contests was 137.8 and 151.3 points were scored per game. The Cowboys are a terrible defensive team. Air Force may play at a snail’s pace offensively but that doesn’t take away from the fact that they’re a very good shooting team. The Falcons have seen each of their previous 6 at home all go over the total and with a combined 140.0 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Kansas State @ Kansas 7:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Over 146.5 (5*)

Kansas is #13 nationally in offensive efficient while scoring 113.1 points per 100 offensive possessions. Kansas State isn’t no slouch in that category ranking #36 at 112.7 points scored per 100 offensive possessions. Kansas State has gone over the total in their last 4 true road games with a substantial combined average of 175.3 points scored per game. Additionally, the Wildcats have played 4-0 to the over in its previous 4 contests when there was a total of 138.0 or greater and there was a combined 170.7 points scored per game.  Both teams play at a slightly above average offensive pace.

Give me this game to go over the total.

76ers @ Jazz 9:10 PM ET

Game# 557-558

Play On: Over 233.5 (5*)

Philadelphia has gone over in 6 consecutive games and there was a combined total of 244.7 points scored per game. The 76ers have played 8-1 to the over this season as a road favorite.

Utah went under the total in its previous game and that snapped a streak of 4 straight overs. The Jazz have played 4-0 to the over during their previous 4 immediately following an under. Those 4 contests averaged a combined 244.5 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Utah @ UCLA 11:00 PM ET

Game# 849-850

Play On: Under 136.5 (5*)

Both teams are strong defensively. Utah is #19 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency and UCLA is #9. Furthermore, Utah is #4 nationally in 3-point defense and UCLA is #19. UCLA is currently on an 11-game win streak and allowed 66 points or fewer on each of those occasions. The Bruins have played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 with a combined average of 125.0 points scored per game. Utah has seen its last 4 contest average only a combined 126.8 points scored per game. Utah has played 3-1 to the under in true road games this season and there was only a combined 127.8 points scored per contest.

Give me this game to go under the total.

Rutgers @ Northwestern 9:00 PM ET

Game# 745-746

Play On: Under 127.5 (5*)

This total is this low for good reason. Both teams prefer to play at a slower pace offensively and each are superb defensively. Northwester is #10 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency and Rutgers is #3. Northwestern is #232 and Rutgers #246 in the country when it comes to tempo. Both teams average approximately 66 offensive possessions per 40 minutes. Both teams rank amongst the bottom third of college basketball when it comes to 3-point shooting. Northwestern is #270 in that category and Rutgers #331. I am not going to let this low number scare me away and neither should you.

Give me this game to go under the total.

UConn @ Marquette 7:00 ET

Game# 707-708

Play On: Over 147.5 (5*)

These are two of the best offensive teams in the country. UConn is #8 in the nation when it comes to adjusted offensive efficiency and Marquette is #11. Marquette has played 8-2 (80%) to the over at home this season and that includes 6-0 over if there's a total of 153.0 or less. Those 6 contests averaged an enormous 157.5 points scored per game. Conversely, UConn has played 3-0 to the over in their previous 3 when there was a total of 143.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 162.7 points scored per contest.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Washington @ Orlando 7:10 PM ET

Game# 563-564

Play On: Over 225.5 (5*)

Orlando has seen each of their last 3 at home go over the total and with an enormous combined average of 248.0 points scored per game. Furthermore, Orlando has scored 110 or more in each of their previous 6 at home and they averaged 119.8 points scored per game. Conversely, Washington has scored 112 points or more in 6 consecutive games and they allowed 111 or greater on 5 of those occasions.

Orlando is coming off a 121-101 road loss to Detroit and it came as a 1.0-point favorite. NBA teams like Orlando that have a total of 220.0 to 229.5 and are coming off a road favorite SU loss by 15points or more, resulted in those contests playing 27-6 (81.8%) to the over since 1996. Those 33 contests had an average total of 224.4 and there was a combined 236.5 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Knicks @ Spurs 8:10 PM ET

Game# 559-560

Play On: Over 225.0 (5*)

Both teams have gone over the total in each of their previous 5 games. During those stretched, New York games have averaged a combined 231.6 points scored per contest and San Antonio game produced 242.0 points per outing. Each team has shot a combined 49% throughout those spans. The Spurs have allowed 122 points or more in each of its last 4. While New York has allowed 113 points or greater in all of its last 4.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ Raptors 7:40 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

Toronto has seen 5 of their last 6 go over the total with a combined average of 227.8 points scored per game. Charlotte has played 9-0 to the over in their last 9 on the road. The average total in those 9 contests was 217.4 and there was a combined 234.7 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ Pistons 7:10 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Over 224.0 (5*)

Detroit has witnessed their last 6 home games go over the total when the number was 236. Or less. Those 6 contests averaged a combined 243.8 points scored per game. The Clippers have gone over the total in 8 consecutive road games with a combined average of 230.0 points scored per game. This matchup has all the earmarks of a high scoring and entertaining game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ 76ers 7:10 PM ET

Game# 557-558

Play On: Under 215.5 (5*)

Both teams have been outstanding defensively in recent games. Throughout their previous 5 games, the Clippers held their opponents to only 98.0 points scored per game, 43.0% shooting, and 26.8% from 3-point territory. It resulted in 4 of those 5 games staying under the total. Conversely, Philadelphia has allowed 103.2 points per game over their last 5 while opponents shot just 41.5% and 30.9% from beyond the 3-point line.

Give me this game to go under the total.

Illinois vs. Missouri 9:00 PM ET

Game# 851-852

Play On: Over 153.5 (5*)

This game has all the earmarks of a high scoring entertaining affair. This is a Missouri team that prefers to play at a lightning-fast tempo. The Tigers are averaging 73.9 offensive possession per 40 minutes played which ranks 18th nationally. They’ll have a willing dance partner in Illinois who averages 71.5 offensive possession per 40 minutes which ranks #56 out of 363 Division 1 teams. Furthermore, Illinois made 57.2% of their 2 points shots (#19) and Missouri is #2 nationally in that exact category while making 61.4% of their shots inside the 3-point arc. Missouri is also #13 in offensive efficiency while scoring 113.6 points per 100 offensive possessions. Missouri has gone over in 4 consecutive contests this season when the total is 151.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 176.5 points per game. This total is as high as it is for good reason. Missouri has been extremely poor defensively throughout its previous 5 contests while allowing opponents to score 80.6 points per game, shoot 50.9%, and convert on 40.8% of its 3-point attempts.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Illinois-Chicago @ Northwestern 9:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Under 131.5 (5*)

Northwestern has allowed 63 points or fewer in 9 of 10 games this season. They rank #9 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency while allowing only 88.4 points per 100 offensive possessions by their opponents. Northwestern has played 5-1 to the under at home this season with a combined average of only 122.1 points scored per game and they allowed 54 points or less on 5 of those 6 occasions. The flip side to that equation is the Wildcats are a poor offensive team from an analytics standpoint. Conversely, UIC has seen 4 of its last 5 go under with a combined average of 132.2 points scored per game. UIC is also #286 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency averaging just 96.9 points scored per 100 offensive possessions.

Give me this game to go under the total.

UAB @ West Virginia 6:00 PM ET

Game# 691-692

Play On: Over 153.0 (5*)

There’s no analysis on Saturday 12/10 college basketball due to time constraints.

Kansas @ Missouri 5:15 PM ET

Game# 683-684

Play On: Over 152.5 (5*)

There’s no analysis on Saturday 12/10 college basketball due to time constraints.

Xavier @ Cincinnati 3:00 PM ET

Game# 647-648

Play On: Over 149.5 (5*)

There’s no analysis on Saturday 12/10 college basketball due to time constraints.

Milwaukee @ Dallas 10:05 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 224.5 (4*)

Dallas has seen 5 of its lasty 6 go over the total. The average total in those 6 contests was 222.4 and there was a combined 236.2 points scored game. During that exact 6-game stretch, Dllas has averaged 120.5 points scored per contest and shot 49.1% from the field. Throughout their previous 5 contests, Dallas has shot a red-hot 41.7% from 3-point territory and average an enormous 19 three-point makes per game.

Since the start of last season, Milwaukee has played 26-13 to the over when facing non-conference opponents and with a combined average of 233.1 points scored per game. As a matter of fact, the Bucks have played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 this season versus non-conference opponents and there was a combined average of 242.5 points scored per game. Milwaukee defeated Dallas 124-115 back on 11/27 and that game easily went over the total of 216.0.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Grambling @ Vanderbilt 7:00 PM ET

Game# 693-694

Play On: Under 138.0 (5*)

This is a better Grambling team that most would recognize. They’ve already has upset wins over Colorado by 9 and UTSA by 20. During it’s last 4 games, Grambling has held their opponents to a combined average of only 51.5 points per contest and a mere 31.6% shooting. Grambling has also witnessed their last 6 all going under the total with a combined average of only 124.1 points scored per game. Vanderbilt went over the total in their previous game versus Pittsburgh. The Commodores have played 4-0 to the under this season following an over in their previous contest and there was only a combined 120.0 points scored per game.

Give me this game to go under the total.

Marshall @ Duquesne 7:00 PM ET

Game# 871-872

Play On: Over 152.0 (5*)

Since Dan D’Antoni has taken over as head coach at Marshall, his teams have consistently played at a frenetic pace. As a matter of fact, this season’s Thundering Herd squad averages 72 field goal attempts and 83.7 points scored per game. Marshall averages just 14.7 seconds (5th nationally) per offensive possession and shoots 47% from the field. The Thundering Herd has scored 82 points or more in 7 of 8 games this season.

Duquesne is ranked #53 out of 363 Division team in terms of adjusted offensive efficiency while averaging 108.7 points per 100 possessions. Throughout their previous 5 contests, Duquesne has averaged 78.6 points scored per game, shot 48%, and converted on an excellent 41.4% of their 3-point shot attempts.

This game has all the ear marks of a high scoring game played at a lightning-fast offensive pace. I wouldn’t be shocked whatsoever if these teams to score a combined 160 points or more. Give me this game to go over the total.

No analysis on Monday’s NBA picks due to time constraints.

South Alabama @ UAB 2:00 PM ET

Game# 745-746

Play On: Over 151.0 (5*)

There’s no analysis today due to time constraints.

Creighton @ Texas 7:00 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: Over 140.0 (5*)

Both teams like to play at a faster tempo which is evidenced by each of them averaging 61 field goal attempts per game. Creighton has averaged 83.9 points scored per game thus far while shooting a red-hot 51.2% from the floor and has converted on a stellar 38.2% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Blue Jays have already played the likes of #4 Arizona, #11 Arkansas, and a very stingy defensive team in Texas Tech. So, it’s not like they’re amassing these impressive offensive numbers playing cream puffs. They will be facing #2 Texas (5-0) today and the Longhorns are averaging 82.2 points scored per game have shot a terrific 50.3% from the field.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Indiana @ Xavier

Game# 813-814

Play On: Over 141.5 (5*)

Detroit @ Boston 7:40 PM ET

Game# 541-542

Play On: Over 226.0 (5*)

Boston is coming off a 109-106 win at Memphis in their previous outing and that game went under the total of 231.0. Nonetheless, the Celtics have played 3-0 to the over this season following an under in their previous contest and there was a combined average of 242.7 points scored per game. Boston has also played 3-1 to the over at home thus far with a combined average of 236.5 points scored per game. The flip side to that equation is the fact they also allowed 115.6 points per game during those 4 contests. They’ll be facing a Detroit Pistons team that is 0-5 SU on the road while allowing an alarmingly high 120.0 points per game.  The Pistons saw both games at Boston a season ago going over the total.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Boston @ Cleveland 7:10 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Over 220.0 (5*)

These teams met in Boston earlier this season and Cleveland walked away with 132-123 win. That contest sailed way over the total of 218.0. Boston has allowed 117 points or more in 4 of 6 games this season. The Celtics have also scored 111 points or greater in 5 of those 6 games. Conversely, Cleveland has scored 117 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games.

Cleveland has made 42.7% of their 3-point shots this season. During their previous 2 games the Cavaliers made 16 threes versus Boston and 23 against the Knicks. On the other hand, Boston has allowed opponents to make 37.9% of their 3-point shots this season.

NBA home teams with a total of 220.0 to 229.5 that has made 36.5% or more of their 3-point shot attempts, and they made 16 or more 3-point shots in each of their previous 2 games, versus an opponent (Boston) that allows opponents to make 36.5% or more of their 3-point shot attempts, resulted in those games playing 22-4 (84.6%) to the over since 1996. Those games averaged a combined 229.9 points per contest.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ Lakers 10:05 ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Over 225.0 (5*)

The Lakers are coming off Tuesday’s 123-109 season opening loss at Golden State on Tuesday. The Lakers committed 21 turnovers and forced 18 of their own with many on both sides leading to easy transition made shots. That contests also had a combined 192 field goal attempts which equates to an extremely fast pace even by NBA standards. These teams played 3-1 to the over last season and there was a combined 226.5 points scored per game. The Clippers made 52.3% of their shots in those 4 contests and shot a torrid 47.3% from beyond the 3-point line. Those 4 head-to-head battles also produced an extremely high 61.5 combined free throws per game.

Give me this game to go over the total.

Heat @ Celtics 8:30 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 201.5 (10*)

Miami just can’t possibly play any worse offensively than they did in their Games 4 and 5 losses. They were just a combined 60-184 (32.6%) shooting and scored 80 and 82 points. The Heat were embarrassed in a 93-80 home loss to Boston in Game 5 and were outscored 57-39 during 2nd half action. However, Miami has played 11-2 to the over on the road this season following a loss by 10 or more and there was a combined 222.4 points scored per game. Each of the last 2 games in this series went under. Boston has played 5-1 to the over at home this season following 2 consecutive games going under. Play on this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Dallas @ Golden State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Under 215.5 (5*)

Dallas staved off elimination with a 119-109 win on Tuesday night. That contest easily went over the total of 215.5. However, Golden State has played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 following a game that wnt over and there was just a combined 204.2 points scored per game. Dallas has played 3-0 to the under in their last 3 following an over in their previous game and there was a combined 202.7 points scored per game. The offensive pace in this series has been extremely slow with just an average of 162.5 field goal attempts per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Golden State @ Dallas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Over 215.5 (10*)

Golden State holds a commanding 3-0 series lead following a 109-100 win at Dallas on Sunday.  That contest went under the total of 216.5. Golden State has played 6-1 to the over in their last 7 following a game which went under the total and there was a combined 233.3 points scored per game. Additionally, Golden State scored 121.1 points per game throughout those 7 contests. Conversely, Dallas has averaged 114.0 points scored per contest in their last 15 this season following an outing in which they scored 100 points or fewer.

Since the 1991 NBA Playoffs, visiting teams that hold a 3-0 series lead and there’s a total of 214.0 or greater, resulted in those games playing 8-1 (88.9%) to the over. The average total in those 9 postseason contests was 220.8 and there were a combined 234.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a Top Play.

Heat @ Celtics 8:30 PM ET

Game# 565-566

Play On: Under 206.5 (10*)

These teams have a combined 8 players that are listing as questionable for tonight’s game. There’s a good chance that most will play and be less than 100% which is typical at this time of year. More times than not, teams in this situation lose more offensively than defensively.

The first 3 games of this series have all gone over the total. Miami has played 3-0 to the under in their last 3 games following 3 straight overs. Miami is coming off an upset win in Game 3 at Boston. However, Boston has allowed just an average of 97.5 points per game this season immediately following 1 of their 17 straight up favorite losses. Furthermore, the Celtics have allowed only 97.8 points scored per game in their last 4 games immediately following a loss. Give me this game to go under the total for a Top Play.

Heat @ Celtics 8:30 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Under 208.0 (5*)

Boston has played 4-1 to the under in their last 5 at home. Conversely, Miami has seen 4 of its 5 road playoff games go under the total. The Heat hangs their hat on its staunch defensive play. With that said, they won’t take to kindly to Boston hanging 127 points on them in Game 2 while also shooting better than 50%. I look for Miami to be more focused defensively from the start of this contest unlike what we saw in the first 2 games when they allowed 62 and 70-points during 1st half action. Boston is no stranger to playing good defense. They ranked #1 in the NBA on most pertinent defensive categories during regular season action. Both teams are averaging 84 field goal attempts per game during the postseason which equates to a slower than average pace.

Any NBA away team (Heat) with a total of 200.0-209.5 that’s gone over the total in their last 2 games and each by 18.0 points or more, and they have a win percentage of .600-.750, resulted in those games playing 25-7 (78.1%) to the under since 1996. The average total in those 32 contests was 204.6 and there were a combined 199.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Celtics @ Heat 8:45 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Under 207.5 (5*)

Miami has allowed its last 9 opponents to a mere 77.6 field goal attempts per game. During that stretch, Miami held 6 of those 9 opponents to less than 100 points scored. The Heat have also scored less than 100 in 3 of its last 8 games. Game 1 of this series against Boston went over the total of 203.5 with the Heat prevailing 118-107. Miami has gone under in 4 straight immediately following an over in their previous game and there was a combined average of 203.7 points scored per contest.

The teams combined to go 54-66 (81.8%) from the free throw line in Game 1. The 81.8% is very good but not shocking. However, the combined 66 free throw attempts was out of character for both teams. During 3 regular season meetings these teams averaged just a combined 41.3 free throw attempts per contest.

Since the 2011 NBA Playoffs, any away underdog of 4.5 or less that’s playing in a Game 2 and is coming off an away underdog ATS loss in which they failed to cover by 20.0-points or less, resulted in those games playing 8-1 to the under. The average total in those contests was 201.3 and there was a combined 193.4 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Suns @ Mavericks 3:30 PM ET

Game# 577-578

Play On: Under 214.5 (5*)

Phoenix is coming off a 103-94 loss at Dallas in Game 3. The Suns have played 10-0 to the under this season immediately following a road loss and there was a combined average of 212.4 points scored per game. Dallas has played 12-2 to the under at home since last season after playing in a game in which both teams scored 105 or fewer points. The Mavericks are also 31-14 to the under at home this season and those contests averaged only a combined 209.3 points scored per game. Dallas has held the Suns to a paltry 14.7 free throw attempts per game during this series. Give me this game to go under the total.

Memphis @ Golden State 8:30 PM ET

Game 573-574

Play On: Over 225.0 (10*)

Just as I expected, the public has overreacted to Game 2 easily going under the total of 227.5 during a Memphis 106-101 win. However, the oddsmakers were undeterred by that result and made just a slight adjust to an opening total of 226.5 for Game 3. Let’s not forget, Golden State won the series opener 117-116 in a game that was extremely entertaining to watch. Furthermore, the pace of the first 2 games of the series was lightning fast with a combined 188 and 186 field goal attempts which is extremely high by even NBA standards. Lastly, Memphis has played 16-5 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 220.0 to 229.5. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Dallas @ Phoenix 10:00 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Over 214.0 (10*)

Phoenix shot 50% in all 6 games against New Orleans despite start guar Devin Booker missing 4 of those contests. Booker and his 26.8 points per game scoring average is back and healthy again and shook off some of the rust during his return in the Game 6 series clinching win over New Orleans. Phoenix has played 18-5 to the over since the start of last season when facing opponents that have a +3.0 or greater point per game differential. Those 23 contests averaged a combined 227.1 points scored per game. Dallas is currently at +3.5 per contest.

Dallas shot an impressive 38.4% from 3-point territory in their series win over Utah and averaged 17 makes per game. Similar to Phoenix, Dallas played the first 3 games of that Utah series without their star guard Luka Doncic. All he did is lead the NBA in scoring during regular season action at 28.4 points per game and fell just shy of averaging a triple double. During his 3 games played in the New Orleans series, Doncic averaged 29.0 points scored, 5.7 assists, and 10.8 rebounds per contest. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Golden State @ Memphis 3:30 PM ET

Game# 515-516

Play On: Over 219.5 (10*)

Golden State averages 118.0 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 51.5% during their just completed 4-1 series win over Denver. Memphis allowed Minnesota to shoot 38.8% from beyond the 3-point-line during their 4-2 series win. That can be problematic for the Grizzlies since Golden State made 42.2% of their long-distance attempts versus Denver. Since Game 42 of their season, Memphis has played 10-2 (83% and there was a combined average of 231.2 points scored per contest. to the over when facing opponents like Golden State that allow 108 or fewer points per game. The Grizzlies were adept at getting to the free throw line in the Minnesota series while getting there a massive 32 times per contest. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Jazz @ Mavericks 9:30 PM ET

Game# 535-536

Play On: Over 212.5 (5*)

Utah is coming off a thrilling last second 100-99 win at Dallas to even this series at 2-2. Utah has played 7-3 to the over this season following a game in which they scored 102 points or fewer. The Jazz have averaged a sizable 29 free throw attempts per game during this series and made 79.7% of those.

Dallas has scored 110 points or more in their last 4 following a game in which they scored 99 or less. The Mavericks are also 3-0 to the over in their last 3 following an under and there was a combined average of 226.0 points scored per game. Dallas has also converted on a sparkling 38.1% of their 3-point shots while making an average of 16 per contest during the first 4 games of this series. Give me this game to go over the total.

Memphis @ Minnesota 10:00 PM ET

Game# 517-518

Play On: Over 232.0 (10*)

The first 3 games of this series have seen closing totals of 238.0, 240.0, and 237.0. The sportsbooks have made a huge adjustment to the total in Game 4. The #1 reason for doing so is public perception stemming from the last 2 contests going under the total by a combined 58 points. Another valid reason is that fact that both teams have played at a significantly slower pace than they were accustomed to during regular season action. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to the inordinate number of fouls that have been called during this series. Specifically speaking there been a combined average of 70.7 free throw per contest through the first 3 games of the series. Over the long haul, both teams have been explosive offensively and not very good defensively. Minnesota particularly has shown to be an undisciplined defensive all year. I look for these teams to return to form in Game 4 which will result in a much faster pace and a continuing high volume of free throw attempts.

Minnesota has gone 4-0 to the over in their last 4 following back-to-back contests going under, and there was a combined average of 246.0 points scored per games. Memphis has played 4-1 to the over in their previous 5 after going under in each of their previous 2 contests, and there was a combined average of 237.8 points scored per game. Minnesota has shot less than 40% from the field in each of the previous 2 games. The Timberwolves haven’t shot less than 40% in 3 straight games all season long. Conversely, Memphis hasn’t held back-to-back opponents to less than 40% shooting since 12/4/2021. Additionally, Minnesota hasn’t scored less than 100 points in consecutive games since 11/1/2021. That’s how unusual the last 2 games have been for each team. A return to normalcy is in order. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Pelicans @ Suns 9:00 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Under 224.5 (5*)

The Suns have played 6-0 to the under in their last 6 whenever there was a total of 228.5 or less and there was a combined 217.3 points scored per game. Phoenix went under in both home games versus New Orleans this season. There was an average total of 229.5 in those contests and 215.5 points were scored per game. Phoenix lost their regular season finale and finished with a record of 64-18. The Suns have played 14-3 to the under this season immediately following a SU loss and there was only a combined 214.9 points scored per game. New Orleans is currently a 10.5-point road underdog in this matchup. The Pelicans have played 25-9 (73%) to the under this season as a road underdog and there was 216.3 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Nets @ Celtics 3:30 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 224.5 (5*)

Boston has played 8-1 to the over in their last 9 whenever there was a total of 214.0 or greater. During their last 5, the Celtics averaged 129.8 points scored per game, shot 53.8% from the floor, and made a terrific 42.9% of their 3-point attempts. Furthermore, they averaged 18 three-point makes per game during that stretch.

Brooklyn has averaged 119.0 points scored per game and shot 50.5% throughout its previous 5 contests. Additionally, the Nets have scored 115 points or more in 7 of their last 8 games. The Nets have seen all 4 of their games versus Boston go over the total this season and there was a combined 231.3 points scored per contest. There were a combined 55 free throw attempts or more in 3 of those 4 head-to-haed matchups. That’s a significant note in light of both teams being better than 80% from the free throw line this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

Atlanta @ Miami 1:00 ET

Game# 527-528

Play On: Over 219.5 (10*)

Miami has shot a red-hot 50.9% and averaged 115.0 points per game in their 4 meetings against Atlanta this season. The Heat also made 39.7% of their 3-point shot attempts in those contests. Miami has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 214.0 to 230 and there was a combined average of 235.4 points scored per game. The Heat have also been red-hot offensively throughout their previous 5 games overall while averaging 121.6 points scored per contest, shooting 51.8%, converting an outstanding 46.3% of its 3-point shot attempts, and making a massive 18 threes per outing.

Atlanta has averaged 119.5 points scored per game, shot 50.6%, and made 39.7% of their 3-point shots throughout its last 5 contests. The Hawks will be compromised defensively after losing starting center Clint Capela to a knee injury in Friday’s win over Cleveland. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Minnesota @ Memphis 3:30 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 236.0 (5*)

I know this is an extremely highly total for an NBA Playoff game. However, when you have 2 willing partners that are comfortable playing up tempo basketball and possess a multitude of talented offensive players, you can’t be scared away by a big number. Especially so early in a playoff series.

Minnesota has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 contests whenever the total was 231.5 or greater and there was a combined average of 254.8 points scored per game. The Timberwolves have allowed 124 points or more in 7 of its last 8 and that includes all 4 played on the road. During their 4 regular season meetings versus Memphis, Minnesota scored 120.8 points scored per game and averaged an eye-popping 17 made 3-point shots per contest. The Timberwolves went to the free throw line 37 times in their Play-In game win over the Clippers.

This is a Memphis team that loves playing at a frenetic offensive pace which is proven by their enormous average of 94 field goal attempts per game this season. Despite averaging a modest 23 free throw attempts per game this season, the Grizzlies went to the charity stripe 34 times per contest in their 4 regular season meetings versus Minnesota.

I love this game to be a wildly entertaining high scoring affair. Give me this game to go over the total.

LA Lakers @ Phoenix 10:40 PM ET

Game# 577-578

Play On: Over 232.5 (5*)

The Lakers have played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 away when facing an opponent that makes 36.0% or better of its 3-point shot attempts. Phoenix enters today with a season 3-point shot conversion rate of 36.6%. Those previously mentioned 7 Lakers away contests have averaged a combined 236.9 points scored per game. The Lakers have shot a more than respectable 49% or better in 6 of their last 8 games. Los Angeles has also allowed 121.8 points scored per game in their last 5 while opponents shot a sizzling hot 52%.

Phoenix is coming off a 117-96 loss at Oklahoma City, and that game stayed under the total of 222.0 Nonetheless, Phoenix has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 at home immediately following an under and those contests averaged a combined 235.6 points scored per game. The Suns have allowed a lofty 115.2 points per game throughout their previous 5 contes. Phoenix has played 12-2 to the over this season when the total was 230.0 or greater and there was a combined 245.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

North Carolina vs. Duke 8:49 PM ET

Game# 703-704

Play On: Over 151.0 (10*)

Duke has played 9-1 to the over in their last 10 games and that includes 5-0 (161.2 PPG) if the number was 146.0 or greater. The Blue Devils scored 78 or more points in 9 of their last 10 while shooting 47.8% or better in all 10.

North Carolina has scored 82.5 points per game in this NCAA Tournament. They also have averaged a robust 64.5 field goal attempts per game which equates to a lightning-fast pace. The Tar Heels will be facing a Duke team which has scored their opponents by an average of 12.7 points per game this season. North Carolina has played 7-0 to the over this season versus teams that outscored their opponents by 12.0 or more points per contest and there was an enormously combined 170.0 points scored per game.

Since the start of the 2019 season, these bitter ACC rivals have met 6 times and each of those contests have gone over the total. Ironically enough, the average total in those contests was 151.4 which is nearly identical to today’s number, and there was a combined 171.7 points scored per game. Duke is currently #1 in the country in terms of offensive efficiency and North Carolina is #18. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Clippers @ Bulls 8:10 PM ET

Game# 587-588

Play On: Under 221.5 (5*)

Chicago has gone under the total in each of their previous 5 when the number was 223.5 or less and with a combined average of 202.0 points scored per game. The Bulls have also played 5-0 to the under in their previous 5 at home.

The Clippers will be playing in only their 5th game in 14 days. Los Angeles is 7-0 under this season on the road when playing 6 or fewer games throughout the last 14 days, and there was a combined 200.0 points scored per contest.  Give me this game to go under the total.

Orlando @ Washington 7:10 PM ET

Game# 563-564

Play On: Under 219.0 (5*)

Orlando has gone under in each of their last 4 when the total was 222.0 or less and there was only a combined 196.8 points scored per game. The Magic have been solid defensively throughout its previous 5 games while allowing 102.8 points per contest and holding their opponents to a mere 41.4% shooting. Orlando has played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 on the road with all taking place in March and there was only a combined 203.2 points scored per game. Since the start of last season, the Magic have now played 10-1 to the under during the month of March. These teams have met 3 times this season and those contests produced just 205.3 points per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Washington State @ Texas A&M 9:30 PM ET

Game# 649-650

Play On: Under 133.5 (5*)

Texas A&M has played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 games. Those contests had an average total of 139.6 and there was only a combined 126.5 points scored per game. The Aggies stellar defensive play during those contests was a major contributor to those low scoring affairs. Throughout those contests they allowed just 59.8 points per games and held opponents to a combined 37.3% shooting.

This will be only the 2nd game over the past 8 days for Washington State. The Cougars have played 7-0 to the under this season when playing its 2nd game in 8 days and there was a combined average of 125.6 points scored per contest. Washington State has shot a poor 38.3% from the field over their previous 5 contests. During that identical span, they have scored an extremely high 21.7% of their points from the free throw line. However, they will be facing a Texas A&M team tonight which has allowed its opponents to average 14 free throw attempts per game throughout its last 5 outings. Give me this game to go under the total.

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia 7:10 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Under 233.0 (5*)

Milwaukee has gone under in 6 straight games when there was a total of 239.5 or less. There was an average total of 234.0 in those games and a combined 227.8 points were scored per game. Milwaukee is currently a 1.5-point underdog in this contest. The Bucks have played 6-1 to the under in their last 7 whenever their points-spread was +3.0 to -3.0.

Philadelphia has gone under in their last 5 at home when there was a total of 216.5 or more. Those contests had an average total of 225.8 and there was a combined 214.6 points scored per contest. Additionally, the 76ers have played 8-1 to the under at home this season when there was a total of 220.0 or greater with a combined 220.0 points scored per game.

Both teams enter today with identical 46-28 (.622) records. Milwaukee will be playing in just their 4th game in 10 days. Any NBA team with a total of 230.0 or greater that’s playing in their 4th game in the last 10 days, and both teams have winning percentages of .600 to .750, resulted in those contests playing 34-3 (91.9%) to the under since the 1996-1997 season. The average total in those contests was 235.3 and there was a combined 219.1 points scored per game. As a matter of fact, this same NBA totals betting angle has played 19-0 to the under since the start of the 2019-2020 NBA season.

Charlotte @ Brooklyn 7:40 PM ET

Game# 527-528

Play On: Over 238.0 (10*)

I am not going to shy away from going over this big number. It’s this high for a reason. Charlotte has averaged 127.0 points scored per game in their last 6 on the road. Charlotte went under in their previous game. The Hornets have played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 following an under in their previous outing and there was a combined 241.5 points scored per game.

Brooklyn has averaged 122.4 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 53.1% throughout their previous 10 contests. The Nets have played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 232.0 or greater and a combined 248.2 points were scored per contest. Brooklyn last played Charlotte on 3/8 and they won 132-121 with that contest going over the total of 240.0. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Chicago @ Cleveland 8:10 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Over 223.5 (5*)

Cleveland has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 with a combined 232.0 points scored per game. The Cavaliers have shot 51.1% or better in 3 of its last 4 versus their division rival Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers defensive play has left much to be desired throughout their previous 5 contests while allowing 118.2 points per game and those opponents shot a combined 50.8% against them. On the other hand, Chicago has been equally inadequate defensively if not worse over its last 5 games. During that span, Chicago allowed 121.0 points per game while opponent shot a blistering hot 52.0% against them. Give me this game to go over the total.

Abilene Christian vs. Ohio 8:30 PM ET

Game# 607-608

Play On: Under 144.5 (5*)

Ohio has seen each of their last 5 go under the total with a combined 134.6m points scored per game. Abilene Christian went over the total in their opening round 82-71 CBI Tournament victory over Troy. However, Abilene has played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 after going over in their previous contest and there was a combined 129.8 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

North Carolina vs. Baylor 12:10 PM ET

Game# 791-792

Play On: Over 148.5 (5*)

This is rarified air for Baylor with regards to the total. The Bears have only seen 4 of their 33 games this season having a total of 146.5 or greater. They played 3-1 to the over in those contests and averaged 84.8 points scored per game while doing so.

North Carolina is coming off Thursday’s 95-63 blowout win over Marquette on Thursday and that contest went over the total of 153.0. The Tar Heels have now played 8-0 to the over in their last 8 this season whenever there the number was 146.5 or more and there was a combined 165.3 points scored per game. The Tar Heels have chosen to play at a frenetic offensive pace of late while averaging a substantial 68 field goal per contest throughout its previous 5 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Charlotte @ Oklahoma City 8:10 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Over 231.0 (5*)

Charlotte has scored 119 points or more in 4 of its last 5 and 6 of their previous 8 games. However, the Hornets have been terrible defensively throughout their previous 4 games while allowing 121.0 points per game. Charlotte has played 18-7 (72%) to the over this season when facing an opponent with a losing record and there was a combined 239.1 points scored per game.

Oklahoma City has played 10-1 to the over in their last 11 games. Their previous 3 contests all went over the number with an average total of 231.5 and a combined 244.6 points scored per game. The Thunder are coming off yesterday’s 125-118 home loss to Memphis. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Oklahoma City has played 11-2 to the over at home when playing with no rest. Give me this game to go over the total.

UCLA vs. Arizona 9:00 PM ET

Game# 637-638

Play On: Over 142.5 (5*)

These teams went under the total in their 2 regular season meetings. However, the totals in those contests were 148.5 and 150.5 compared to today’s number of 143.0. Arizona has shot 50.9% or better from the field in 8 of their last 10. The Wildcats have played 9-0 to the over during its previous 9 contests when there was a total of 153.0 or less and a combined 159.0 points scored per game. Conversely, UCLA has played 4-1 to the over during its previous 5 games. Throughout that stretch, the Bruins averaged 78.0 points scored per game, shot 49.5%, and made an excellent 45.1% of their 3-point shot attempts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky 8:30 PM ET

Game# 837-838

Play On: Over 142.5 (5*)

Kentucky is coming off a 71-63 win at Florida in their regular season finale and that contest went under 139.0. The Wildcats have played 9-1 to the over during its last 10 following an under in their previous game. Kentucky has averaged 77.6 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 51.2% over its previous 5 contests.

Vanderbilt is coming off yesterday’s 82-76 upset win over Alabama. Since the 2019-2020 season began, the Commodores have played 16-2 to the over (148.5 PPG) following a game in which they scored 80 points or more and that includes 4-0 this season (145.8 PPG).

Since the start of last season, these teams have played on another 4 times and each of those contests produced a combined 144 or more points being scored. During their 2 meeting this season, Vanderbilt went 19-46 (41.3%) from 3-point territory while Kentucky was an even better 14-30 (46.7%). The last encounter occurred at Adolph Rupp Arena in Lexington and there was an alarmingly high 58 free throw attempts. Furthermore, in the Commodores win over Alabama yesterday there were an astronomically high 79 free throw attempts by both teams. Give me this game to go over the total.

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama 8:30 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: Over 147.5 (5*)

Alabama has seen their last 6 go over the total when the number was 153.0 or less and there was a combined average of 163.5 points scored per game. The Crimson Tide have been less than inspiring defensively over their last 5 contests while allowing 80.0 points per game and their opponents shot 40.2% from 3-point territory. On a positive note, during that identical stretch Alabama has averaged 11 three-point makes per game and converted on an excellent 84.0% of their free throws.

Vanderbilt has played 9-3 to the over in their last 12. The Commodores have also averaged 11 three-point makes per game throughout its last 5 contests and connected on a stellar 38.5% of those attempts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Mississippi State vs. South Carolina 6:00 PM ET

Game# 749-750

Play On: Over 137.5 (5*)

Mississippi State is a horrible 3-point shooting team. However, they make up for that glaring weakness by their ability to get to the free throw line. During their 2 regular season meetings versus South Carolina the Bulldogs attempted 26 free throws on each occasion which is extremely high by college basketball standards. Through their previous 5 outings Mississippi State averaged 25 free throw attempts per game. The Bulldogs will be facing a South Carolina team that averages 21 three-point shot attempts per game. They’ve played 8-2 to the over since game 16 of their season when facing opponents that average 21 or more 3-point shots per game. Conversely, South Carolina has allowed an average of 25 free throw attempts per contest over its last 5 games. By the way, South Carolina has played 10-1 to the over in their last 11 and that includes 5-0 over if the number was 139.0 or less (143.2 PPG). Give me this game to go over the total.

Atlanta @ Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET

Game# 507-508

Play On: Over 239.5 (10*)

This is certainly a high total even by modern day NBA standards. However, it’s for good reason and isn’t going to deter me from going over the number. Atlanta is coming off an under in their previous game. However, the Hawks have played 6-0 to the over during its last 6 following an under in their previous game. Additionally, those 6 contests produced a combined 242.5 points scored per game.

Milwaukee has played 13-3 to the over in their last 16 games. Furthermore, the Bucks have averaged 126.7 points scored per game throughout their previous 8 games and allowed 119.2 points per contests over its previous 11 contests.

To steal a boxing analogy, styles make fights. These 2 teams will produce a high scoring and extremely entertaining game tonight. Give me this contest to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Georgia Tech vs. Louisville 7:00 PM ET

Game #607-608

Play On: Under 135.0 (5*)

Georgia Tech is coming off an 82-78 home win over Boston College in their regular season finale. That contest easily sailed over the total of 134.0. Nevertheless, the Yellowjackets have played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 immediately following a contest that went over and there was only a combined 125.5 points scored per game. Louisville has played 6-1 to the under in their last 7 whenever the total was 138.5 or less and there was just a combined average of 122.3 points scored per game. The Cardinals have scored 63 points or fewer in 5 of its previous 7 games. These teams met once during regular season action and Louisville walked away with a 67-64 win and that contest went under the total of 137.5. These ACC rivals have now witnessed their last 8 meetings all going under the total and there was a combined 124.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Lehigh @ Colgate 2:00 PM ET

Game# 203-204

Play On: Over 145.0 (5*)

Lehigh has been highly efficient on the offensive end of the floor throughout their previous 3 games. During that stretch they’ve averaged 82.3 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 51.3%. Lehigh has converted on an excellent 41.9% of its 3-point shot attempts in conference play this season.

Colgate has witnessed each of their previous 3 games going over the total and there was a combined 152.0 points scored per contest. Colgate is averaging a robust 76.6 points scored per game, shot 49.7%, and made 40.9% of its 3-point attempts in Patriot League contests this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

North Carolina @ Duke 6:00 PM ET

Game# 707-708

Play On: Over 153.5 (5*)

The last 5 times these teams have met each contest went over the total and with a combined average of 171.0 points scored per game. North Carolina has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when the total was 150.0 or greater and with a combined 166.6 points scored per game. Duke is averaging 82.8 points scored per game, shot 51.2%, and made 42.6% of their 3-point shots in conference play. North Carolina has averaged 77.8points scored per game in conference play. The Tarheels have seen 8 of their last 10 games go over the total. Both teams are very good free throw shooting teams. This is a high total by college basketball standards but rightfully so. Give me this game to go over the total.

Citadel vs. ETSU 5:00 PM ET

Game# 847-848

Play On: Under 152.5 (5*)

These teams met twice during regular season action and both games went under the total with a combined average of 146.0 points scored per contest. ETSU has played 6-0 to the under in their last 6. The average totals in those 6 contests were 152.5 and there was a combined 145.0 points scored per game. Citadel lost to their last meeting with ETSU 77-67 on 2/19. Citadel has played 6-0 to the under this season when playing with same season revenge and there was a combined 141.1 points scored per contest.

This Southern Conference Tournament game will be played on a neutral court in Evansville, Indiana. Citadel has a season field goal percentage defense of 43.1 and ETSU is at 44.9. Any neutral site contest played between teams with a field goal percentage defense of 42.5 to 45.5, and each team is playing after Game 15 of their season, resulted in those contests playing 28-2 (93.3%) to the under since the 2017-2018 season began. The average total in those 30 contests was 154.9 and there was just a combined 138.5 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Miami @ Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Over 221.5 (10*)

Miami will be playing with no rest after last night’s disheartening 1-point loss at Milwaukee. The Heat have played 9-1 to the over this season when playing on no rest. During their previous 5 games played, Miami has scored 118.0 points per contest, shot 47.3%, and made good on 38.3% of their 3-point attempts. They will be facing a Nets team that has allowed 122.2 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot 51.2% and make an alarmingly high 42.4% of their 3-point shots over its last 5 contests. Brooklyn is coming off a 109-108 loss at Toronto and that game went under the total of 218.0. Brooklyn has played 12-2 to the over in its last 14 following an under in their previous game. Brooklyn has also permitted opponents to shoot 50%$ or better in 10 of their last 14 games. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Michigan State @ Ohio State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 735-736

Play On: Under 139.5 (5*)

Michigan State is coming off an 87-70 loss at Michigan in a game that easily sailed over the total. Nevertheless, the Spartans have played 7-0 to the under during its last 7 following an over in their previous game. Those 7 contests averaged just a combined 130.0 points per game. Furthermore, 5 of those 7 contests had a total of 143.5 or less and there was only a combined 123.4 points scored per game. Conversely, Ohio State has played 6-2 to the under in their last 8 games.

Oklahoma City @ Denver 9:10 PM ET

Game# 597-598

Play On: Over 225.0 (5*)

Oklahoma City has gone over the total in each of its last 5 and there was a combined average of 238.6 points scored per game. The Thunder allowed 123 points or more in 4 of those 5 games. Furthermore, those last 5 Oklahoma City outings averaged a robust 192 field goal attempts per game which equates to extremely fast paced contests. Denver has averaged 121.0 points scored per contest, shot 49.7%, and made 38.2% of its 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 games. The Nuggets have played an attention getting 15-1 to the over in their last 16 at home when there was a total of 235.0 or less. Those 16 contests averaged a combined 232.1 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

San Diego State @ Wyoming 9:00 PM ET

Game# 867-868

Play On: Over 129.5 (5*)

Wyoming has gone under in each of their previous 2 games. The Cowboys have played 4-0 to the over this season following back-to-back unders and there was a combined 151.5 points scored per game. Wyoming has also played 7-0 to the over at home this season whenever there was a total of 144.0 or less and there was a combined 146.4 points scored per game. San Diego State has gone over the total in their last 3 and there was a combined 133.3 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

New Orleans @ LA Lakers 10:10 PM ET

Game# 547-548

Play On: Under 223.5 (5*)

The Lakers have played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 conference home games and there was only a combined 200.7 points scored per contest. New Orleans is currently a 1.5-point underdog in this matchup. The Pelicans have played 19-6 to the under as a road underdog this season and that includes 9-0 to the under if their point-spread is +6.0 or less. Those previously mentioned 9 contests averaged a combined 208.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

LSU @ Kentucky 9:00 PM ET

Game# 737-738

Play On” Over 142.0 (10*)

LSU has played 7-1 to the over in their last 8 and that includes 4-0 over (145.5 PPG) on the road. Kentucky has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 at home when there was a total of 141.5 or greater and a combined 163.7 points were scored per game. Kentucky is ranked #4 national in offensive efficiency while scoring 120.6 points per 100 offensive possessions. The last 5 Kentucky games have seen a combined average of 127 field goal attempts per game which equated to an extremely fast pace by college basketball standards. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Wisconsin @ Minnesota 9:00 PM ET

Game# 735-736

Play On: Over 134.5 (5*)

Minnesota has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 at home and there was a combined average of 144.7 points scored per game. The Golden Gophers have allowed opponents to shoot 48.4% and make 42.9% of their 3-point attempts throughout its previous 5 games. On a positive note, Minnesota has made 38.8% of their 3-point shot attempts in those 5 contests.

Wisconsin has played 4-1 to the over this season in true road games when facing teams that are currently unranked and there was a combined 142.8 points scored per game. The Badgers have played 3-0 to the over in their previous 3 outings and with an average of 140.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Villanova @ Connecticut 8:00 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Over 136.5 (10*)

Villanova has played 7-1 to the over in conference away games this season and there was a combined average of 147.1 points scored per contest. The Wildcats have also gone over the total in 5 of its last 6 overall with a combined 152.0 points scored per game. Villanova averages 9 three-point makes per game this season. Conversely, Connecticut has played 7-1 to the over this season versus opponents that average 8 or more 3-point makes per contest and there was a combined 160.0 points scored per game. During the first meeting of the season, Villanova walked away with an 85-74 home win and that contest easily sailed over the total of 128.5. The adjustment has been made to their 2nd matchup, but it still won’t prevent this game from surpassing the number. Give me this game to go over the total as a Top Play wager.

West Virginia @ TCU 8:00 PM ET

Game# 885-886

Play On: Over 132.5 (5*)

West Virginia has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 away games and there was a combined 144.7 points scored per contest. West Virginia is coming off a 71-58 home loss to Kansas and that contest went under 147.5. The Mountaineers have played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 following an under. TCU has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 at home.

Colorado @ Stanford 10:00 PM ET

Game# 805-806

Play On: Over 134.0 (5*)

Colorado has gone over the total in their last 4 and there was a combined 148.0 points scored per game. During that stretch, Colorado averaged 81.7 points scored per game, shot 50.5% from the field, and converted on an excellent 44.1% of its 3-point shot attempts. Stanford has played 3-0 to the over in its last 3 when the total was 137.5 or less and there were 148.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Houston @ LA Clippers 10:40 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Over 229.5 (5*)

Houston will be playing with no rest following last night’s 124-121 loss at Phoenix. This will also be their 3rd game in 4 days. Houston has played 7-1 to the over this season when playing with no rest and 8-1 to the over when playing its 3rd game in 4 days. Furthermore, Houston has played 9-1 to the over during its last 10 overall while allowing 120 points or more in 8 of those contests. Additionally, the Rockets have allowed each of their last 10 opponents to shoot 51.2% or better.

The Clippers are coming off a 103-96 loss at Phoenix in a game that went under the total of 222.0. However, Los Angeles has gone over in 4 straight after playing under in their previous contest, and there was a combined 236.3 points scored per game. The Clippers are also 4-0 to the over in their last 4 at home and with a combined 241.5 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Boise State @ Air Force 10:00 PM ET

Game# 729-730

Play On: Over 120.5 (5*)

Boise State has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5. Duriung that stretch there was an average total of 128.7 and 137.4 combined points were scored per game. Air Force has played 8-4 to the over this season in conference games and there was an average of 127.4 points scored per game. The Falcons have been terrible defensively over their previous 4 outings while allowing 82.0 points per game and permitting opponents to shoot a sizzling hot 58.5% from the field. Give me this game to go over the total.

Vanderbilt @ Auburn 9:00 ET

Game# 717-718

Play On: Over 143.0 (10*)

Vanderbilt has gone over the total in each of their last 5 contests. The Commodores shot a blistering hot 43.5% from 3-point territory throughout that 5-game stretch. Auburn is coming off a 75-58 home win over Texas A&M in a game that easily went under the totakl of 141.5. However, Auburn has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 following an under and there was a combined 152.0 points scored per game. Both teams have recently been great at getting to the foul line. Through each team’s previous 5 outings, Vandy averaged 23 free throw attempts per contest and Auburn did so 26 times per game. Conversely, during that identical 5-game stretch, both teams sent their opponents to the free throw line with almost identical frequency. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Boston @ Philadelphia 7:30 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Under 210.0 (5*)

Boston has been dialed in defensively for a few weeks now. Specifically speaking, the Celtics have allowed less than 100 points in 8 of their last 11 games. Boston has also allowed 97-points or fewer in each of their previous 4 road games. Furthermore, Boston has held opponents to less than 40% shooting in 4 of their last 5 games.

Philadelphia has played 19-9 (67.9%) to the under at home this season. The 76ers have allowed only 101.8 points per game throughout their previous 5 contests and limited opponent to just 83 field goal attempts per game which is a slow pace by modern NBA standards. Give me this game to go under the total.

Virginia @ Virginia Tech 7:00 PM ET

Game# 879-880

Play On: Over 118.5 (5*)

Virginia has played 6-0 to the over in conference away games this season whenever there was a total of 132.0 or less, and there was a combined 135.6 points scored per game. Virginia has scored 63 points or more in each of their previous 8 games. The Cavaliers are the #1 free throw percentage team in the ACC.

Virginia Tech has scored 71 points or more and shot 50% or better in 5 of its last 6 games. The Hokies have converted on an eye-popping 48.5% of their 3-poinst shot attempts over their last 5 games while averaging 12 makes per contest. As a matter of fact, the Hokies are #2 nationally in offensive 3-point shooring percentage.

Both teams play at a snail’s pace offensively which could make for frustrating television for over bettors to watch. However, the total has been adjusted accordingly and I am predicting both teams to score 60 points or more with all things being accounted for. Give me this game to go over the total.

Orlando @ Phoenix 9;10 PM ET

Game# 581-582

Play On: Under 223.0 (5*)

NBA betting history has shown that teams as good as Phoenix (45-10) facing opponents as bad as Orlando (13-44) will play under the total a high percentage of the time during the 2nd half of the season. Phoenix has outscored their opponents this season by an average of 7.9 points per game. Conversely, Orlando has been outscored this season by an average of 8.0 points per contest.

Any NBA team (Suns) that’s playing in their 2nd half of the season with a total of 210.0 or greater, and they possess a point per game differential of +7.0 or greater, versus an opponent (Orlando) who has a point per game differential of -7.0 or worse, resulted in those contests playing 37-10 (78.7%) to the under since the start of the 1996-1997 season. The average total in those 47 contests was 221.9 and there was just a combined 211.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Minnesota @ Chicago 8:10 PM ET

Game# 557-558

Play On: Over 240.5 (5*)

This total is this high for a reason and it’s not going to scare me from betting the over. Minnesota has played 11-2 to the over in their last 13 games. The Timberwolves are coming off a 132-119 loss at Sacramento. Since the start of last season, Minnesota has played 16-1 to the over (240.1 PPG) following a game in which they allowed 130 points or more and includes 4-0 this season (240.8 PPG). During their previous 5 outing Minnesota has scored an impressive 125.8 points per game, shot 47.8% from the field, and made good on an excellent 43.4% of its 3-point shot attempts. It’s also worth noting, during that previously mentioned stretch, Minnesota has averaged 95 field goal attempts per game which equates to a lightning-fast offensive pace. Minnesota has scored 118 points or more in 7 of their last 8 contests.

Chicago has played 11-0 to the over this season in home games with a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 244.7 points scored per contest. The Bulls have scored 120 points or more in 7 of their last 8 games and those contests played 7-1 to the over. They’ve also allowed 115 points or more in 7 of their last 8 as well. Give me this game to go over the total.

Milwaukee @ Phoenix 10:10 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Over 233.0 (5*)

This game has all the earmarks of being wildly entertaining and high scoring affair. I’m betting on that being precisely the case and won’t be scared off by the huge total. During its previous 4 outings, Milwaukee has averaged 129.5 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 53% from the field. Milwaukee has scored 120 points or more in 6 of 7 non-conference road games this season. Milwaukee has seen their last 5 played in Phoenix all go over the total with a combined average of 242.2 points scored per game. The Bucks haven’t exactly been great defensively in recent games. Specifically speaking, throughout their previous 5 contests Milwaukee allowed an average of 114.2 points per games and opponents shot an alarmingly high 49.1% from the field in addition to an excellent 38.3% from 3-point territory.

Phoenix has scored 114 points or more in 6 of its last 7 games. The Suns have played 3-1 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 230.0 or greater. Their only under withing that totals parameter came against Oklahoma City when there was 232 points scored and the total was 233.0. Furthermore, those 4 contests averaged a combined 243.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Purdue @ Michigan 9:00 PM ET

Game# 843-844

Play On: Over 144.5 (10*)

#3 Purdue enters this contest after going over in their last 5 and with a combined 160.2 points scored per game. The Boilermakers have scored 80 points or more in 6 straight and 8 of its last 9 games. Purdue is #1 nationally out of 357 teams playing Division 1 basketball in offensive efficiency while scoring 126.5 points per 100 possessions. They’ll be facing a Michigan team that has allowed 74.2 points per game and permitted opponents to shoot 49.2% over their previous 5 contests.

Michigan has seen all 4 of their conference home games go over the total with a combined average of 148.4 points scored per game. The Wolverines are #24 national in offensive efficiency at 113.8 points scored per 100 possessions. Michigan will be out to avenge an 82-76 loss at Purdue in a game that took place just last Friday. That contest easily surpassed the total of 145.5. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

LA Lakers @ Portland 10:10 PM ET

Game# 529-530

Play On: Under 223.5 (5*)

Portland has scored 95 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games. The Trailblazers also shot less than 40% in 3 of their previous 4 games. The Lakers hosted Portland last Tuesday and walked off with a 99-94 win and that contest easily went under the total of 223.0.

Speaking of the Lakers, they’re coming off a 131-116 home loss to Milwaukee last night. Despite that defeat, the Lakers shot 51.8% for the game. Los Angeles has gone under in 5 consecutive contests following a game in which they shot 50% or better. Those 5 contests averaged only a combined 201.6 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Missouri State @ Drake 8:00 PM ET

Game# 723-724

Play On: Over 142.0 (5*)

Drake has seen 5 of its last 6 contests go over the total and there was a combined 154.5 points scored per game. Drake is coming off a 74-69 overtime loss to Northern Iowa. The Bulldogs have gone over in their previous 3 following a loss. Missouri State has witnessed 5 of their last 6 going over when the total was 135.0 or greater. Give me this game to go over the total.

St. Joseph’s @ Davidson 7:00 PM ET

Game# 693-694

Play On: Over 144.5 (5*)

Davidson has played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 contests and there was a combined 148.0 points scored per game. The Wildcats are an excellent offensive team that is #7 nationally in efficiency while averaging 117.8 points per 100 offensive possessions, #4 in 3-point shooting (40.6%), and #24 in free throw shooting at (77.1%). These teams met in Philadelphia on 1/ 5 which resulted in an 88-73 win which easily went over the total of 143.0. As a matter of fact, since the start of the 2019-2020 season, these teams have met 4 times and each of those games went over the total. St. Joe’s has played 3-1 to the over in its last 4 while scoring 69 points or more in all those games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Indiana @ Atlanta 7:40 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 226.0 (5*)

Indiana is coming off a 98-85 loss at Cleveland which easily went under the total. The Pacers have played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 after going under in its previous contest and there was a combined 236.8 points scored per game. Indiana has also played 6-0 to the over during their last 6 following a game in which they scored less than 100 and there was a combined 239.8 points scored per contest.

Atlanta has averaged a lofty 118.0 points scored per game in their last 7 at home. The Hawks have also shot 50% or better in 6 of their last 9 at home. The last 5 meetings between these Eastern Conference teams have gone over the total and there was a combined 239.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Wisconsin @ Michigan State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 617-618

Play On: Over 138.0 (5*)

These teams met in Madison on 1/21 with Michigan State prevailing 86-74 and that contest easily surpassing the total of 139.0. Wisconsin has played 10-1 to the over this season whenever the number was 136.0 or greater. The Badgers have also averaged a robust 62 field goal attempts per game over their previous 5 contests. On the other hand, Michigan State has converted on an excellent 41.4% of their 3-point attempts and 84% of its free throws throughout the last 5 contests. Give me this game to go over the total.

Arizona @ Arizona State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 909-910

Play On: Under 143.0 (5*)

Both teams are outstanding defensive teams. Arizona ranks #4 in adjusted defense in allowing just 87.4 points per 100 offensive possessions. Arizona Stata is #54 out of 357 Division 1 teams in that same category. Arizona State has played 7-0 to the under in their last when there was a total of 142.0 or greater and there was a combined 136.0 points scored per game. The Sun Devils have also played 9-0 to the under at home this season when the total was 131.5 or great. Furthermore, Arizona State is statistically one of the worst offensive teams in college basketball this season. These teams met just 10 days ago in Tempe, and Arizona walked away with a 66-57. That contest easily went under the total of 148.0. Arizona has played 7-3 to the under this season when facing conference opponents and they held those teams to 37.5% shooting and only 13 free throw attempts per game. Bet this game to go under the total.

Northern Iowa @ Drake 6:00 PM ET

Game# 735-736

Play On: Over 142.0 (5*)

Drake has gone over the total in their last 5 and there was a combined 156.8 points scored per game. The Bulldogs come into this Missouri Valley game with an outstanding 17-6 record. That’s significant in the respect that Northern Iowa has played 10-1 to the over this season when facing an opponent with a winning record and there was a combined 153.1 points scored per game. Northern Iowa is averaging a lofty 77.5 points scored per game this season in conference action. Drake has allowed 76.0 points per game throughout their previous 5 contests. It also must be note, Drake has made a terrific 39.3% of their 3-point shot attempts at home. Bet this game to go over the total.

Wake Forest @ Florida State 12:00 PM ET

Game# 609-610

Play On: Over 146.5 (5*)

I look for this to be a high scoring and entertaining game. Wake Forest has gone over in each of their last 5 with a combined 158.8 points scored per game. During that stretch, the Demon Deacons scored 85.6 points per game, shot a sizzling hot 53.6% from the field, made an excellent 40.6% of its 3-point shot attempts, and canned 79.6% of their free throws. That’s unequivocally playing with a high degree of offensive efficiency. On a negative note, in their last 2 games versus Syracuse and Pittsburgh, they allowed those teams scored 84.5 points per game and shoot 52.8% from the field. The Demon Deacons are coming off a 91-75 home win versus Pittsburgh. They’ve played 6-0 to the over this season following a game in which they scored 85 points or more and there was a combined 154.0 points scored per game.

Florida State has shot a very good 48.7% throughout their previous 5 games. During that identical span, the Seminoles allowed their opponents to shoot 48.3% and make an alarmingly high 47.8% of its 3-point shot attempts. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Florida State has played 18-4 (81.8%) to the over at home whenever there was a number between 140.0 and 149.5, and there was 155.2 points scored per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

UCLA @ Arizona 8:00 PM ET

Game# 795-796

Play On: Under 149.0 (10*)

These teams met just 10 days ago in Los Angeles and UCLA walked away 75-59 win which easily went under the total of 150.5. These are 2 of the best defensive teams in the country with Arizona ranked #7 and UCLA #9 in defensive efficiency. Just a note, there are 357 teams playing Men’s Division 1 College Basketball.

UCLA has played 5-0 to the under during their previous 5 true road games and there was only a combined 123.2 points scored per contest. Conversely, Arizona is 5-0 to the under in their last 5 when the total was 143.0 or greater. The average total in those 5 contests was 152.0 and there was just 135.2 points scored per game. The Wildcats are coming off 2 consecutive atrocious shooting games in which they made an anemic 31.3% of their field goal attempts. UCLA has shown a significant drop off in offensive production when not play at the cozy confines of Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Miami @ San Antonio 8:40 PM ET

Game# 599-600

Play On: Over 222.0 (10*)

Miami has gone over the total in each of their previous 6 games. Furthermore, Miami has gone an extremely noteworthy 17-3 over the total in non-conference games this season. Wednesday will be the Heat’s 3rd game in 4 days and they’ve played 8-1 to the over this season when in that identical situation. San Antonio has been red-hot offensively over their previous 5 games. During that span they averaged 121.0 points scored per game and shot 51.2%. That 51.2% shooting over that span becomes even more impressive when considering the Spurs have averaged 95 field goal attempts per game which is well over the NBA average. Miam has played 18-10 (64.2%) to the over on the road this season while San Antonio is 18-7 (72%) to the over at home. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Brooklyn @ Sacramento 10:10 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Under 232.5 (5*)

Sacramento is coming off a 116-99 loss at New York in their previous outing. It was the 11th time this season that Sacramento suffered a road loss by 10 points or more. The Kings have played 9-1 to the under this season following a road loss by 10 or more and there was a combined average of 209.4 points scored per contest. Furthermore, Sacramento has played 4-0 to the under in their previous 4 contests and there was a combined 211.0 points scored per game.

The Nets have played 21-9 (705) to the under this season whenever there was a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 223.5 points scored per game. Brooklyn lost last night at Phoenix 121-111 and that game went over the total of 230.0. The Nets have played 4-0 to the under in its last 4 and 9-1 during their previous 10 following an over. Bet this game to go under the total.

Cleveland @ Houston 8:10 PM ET

Game# 565-566

Play On: Under 219.5 (5*)

The Cavaliers are coming off a 93-90 home win over New Orleans. Since the start of last season, Cleveland has played 15-2 (88.2%) to the under following a game in which there was a combined 190 points or fewer scored. Since the start of last season, Cleveland has witnessed all 3 of their games versus Houston going under the total and there was only a combined 204.0 points scored per contest.

Houston isn’t a good defense team. The Rockets have allowed opponents to shoot a concerning 47.5% from the field. Additionally, Houston has allowed their last 5 opponents to shoot 47% or better. Nevertheless, recent NBA betting history has shown that NBA teams like Houston that are in this exact situation are a good bet to stay under the total. Since the beginning of the 2017-208 NBA campaign, any NBA home team (Cleveland) with a total of 210.0 to 219.5, versus a team which has allowed its opponents to shoot 46% or better on the season and allowed them to shoot 47% or better in each of their previous 5 contests, resulted in those contests playing 25-6 (80.6%) to the under. Bet this game to go under the total.

Orlando @ Chicago 8:10 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: Over 222.5 (10*)

Orlando has played 3-1 to the over in their last 3 conference away games and there was a combined 225.3 points scored per contest. The Magic have also seen 5 of its last 6 games go over the total. Orlando has far exceeded their season offensive numbers during their previous 5 games. Throughout that stretch they’ve scored 110.0 points per game and shot 48.5% from the floor.

Chicago has played 8-0 to the over this season during home games that had a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 246.6 points scored per contest. The Bulls defensive play has been uninspiring during their previous 5 contests while allowing opponents to shoot 49.2% and that includes a concerning 41.6% from 3-point territory. When taking into account, all 3 of their meetings this season versus Orlando went under the total and the average number was just 215.5 and each contest had a combined 211 points or fewer being scored, something doesn’t make sense. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Miami @ Boston 7:40 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On: Under 209.5 (5*)

These are two of the slower paced offensive teams in the NBA. Miami averages 97.9 offensive possessions per game which is the 4th slowest tempo in the NBA. Boston is the 9th slowest at 98.8 offensive possessions per game. The Celtics have been outstanding defensively throughout their previous 4 contests while allowing 91.8 points per game and held their opponents to a mere 38.7% shooting. Miami has played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 conference road games. These teams met once this season and Boston won 95-78 and that contest easily went under the total of 213.5.

The Heat have gone over in each of their previous 2 contests and did so by 24.5 and 34.5 points respectively. Miami enters today with a stellar 32-18 9.640) season record. Any NBA team 9Miami) that’s coming off 2 consecutive games that went over the total by 18.0 points or more, and they possess a season win percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those teams playing 25-6 (80.6%) to the under since the beginning of the 1996-1997 NBA season. The average total in those 31 contests was 204.4 and there was a combined 199.2 points scored per game. Bet this game to go under the total.

New Orleans @ Cleveland 7:10 PM ET

Game# 539-530

Play On: Under 209.5 (5*)

Cleveland has gone under in each of their last 4 at home and there was a combined 201.0 points scored per game. The Cavaliers have played at an extremely slow offensive pace in recent games which is evidenced by them taking 82 field goal attempts or fewer in 5 of its last 6 contests. Cleveland allows 103.2 points per their opponents 100 offensive possessions which ranks 3rd in the NBA and 1st in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland ranks #28 in offensive past at 97.8 possessions per game while New Orleans is tied for #19 at 99.4 per game. New Orleans has played 15-6 (71.4%) to the under this season as a road underdog. Bet this game to go under the total.

Denver @ New Orleans 8:10 PM ET

Game# 591-592

Play On: Over 218.0 (5*)

Denver has seen 7 of their last 8 go over the total with a combined average of 235.9 points scored per game. The Nuggets have been poor defensively throughout its previous 5 outing while allowing opponents to score 116.8 points per game and shoot 50.3% from the floor. These teams met just once this season, and Denver prevailed 120-114 thus easily going over the total of 212.5. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Utah @ Phoenix 9:10 PM ET

Game# 509-510

Play On: Under 221.0 (10*)

Utah has seen each of their previous 4 games go under and there was a combined 205.3 points scored per contest. Phoenix has played under the total in its last 4 when the number was 216.5 to 226.5 and there was a combined 207.0 points scored per game.

Utah is outscoring their opponents by 7.1 points per game. Conversely, Phoenix has outscored their opponents by 8.0 points per contest. Any NBA game involving teams that are outscoring their opponents by 7.0 or more points per game on the season, and the total was 220.0 or greater, resulted in those games playing 24-2 (92.3%) to the under since 1996-1997. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.