Detroit at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

Pistons (-) over Thunder- This 'line' just tells us how bad OKC actually is, as they are home underdogs to the Pistons. Detroit is 5-20 SU on the road while the Thunder have a better home record at 9-15. Both of these dregs are coming off embarrassing losses as Oklahoma City was pasted by Portland 133-85 (worst loss in OKC history) while Detroit lost by 44 points to the NY Knicks which was their worst loss in 27 years. Now, the Pistons come up the favorite on the road against a team that they have lost five straight games to as they haven't beaten the Thunder in OKC since November 2017. Detroit is 21-7 ATS after an ATS loss and are 15-7 ATS as road favorites. Take DETROIT!

Milwaukee at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Bucks- Both these clubs had extreme decisions yesterday as the Bucks crushed the Trailblazers at Portland 127-109 while Sacramento was getting pasted by the LA Lakers 115-94 ending a five-game home winning streak. Despite leading the league in scoring Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games and they are 2-6 ATS as road favorites. The Kings are much improved and get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO!

Houston vs Baylor 5:15 ET

Cougars (+) over Bears- Baylor has been the No. 2 team in the nation the entire season and with a cancelled game against Gonzaga they got to 18-0 before a 23-day break because of COVID protocols. Once returning to action the Bears didn't seem to be the same but the 'Big Dance' has brought out the best in them as they have reeled off four straight wins and eight in their last nine games. Houston meanwhile has been lurking around the entire season and have won their last 11 and bring the nation's No. 2 scoring defense into this fray holding opponents to 57.6 PPG. Baylor of course has the No. 3 offense averaging 85.3 PPG while shooting 43% from 3-point range. But, the Cougars are No. 1 in FG defense allowing just 37% from the floor. Take HOUSTON!

Golden State at Toronto 7:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Raptors- Golden State has lost 5-of-6 but is encouraged with the return of Stephen Curry who shooting and scoring at will. Toronto during March was even worst winning just once in 14 games and are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as favorites. The Warriors who have struggles of their own are just 1-6 ATS as road underdogs and 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games overall. But, with Green healthy and Curry scoring whenever he wants the Warriors are the side. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Golden State at Miami 8:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Heat- Both these clubs are flirting around the .500 mark as the Heat have won their last two climbing to the breakeven mark while won for the first time in five games last time out and are one-game under. With Stephen Curry back in the lineup the Warriors are a different club as are the Heat when Jimmy Butler plays and he will play tonight and so will Victor Oladipo who will make his first heat appearance. This line looks very short to me which says Miami will continue to struggle. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Portland at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Trailblazers- One of the problems with this Blazers team is their incentive to play hard on a consistent basis. In their last outing against Toronto they (Portland) surrendered 74 first-half points and then held the Raptors to 10 third quarter points. See, boys you can do it, if you try, but...they don't always try so much. Portland is 7-15 ATS in their last 22 road games against teams with losing records and are 1-7-1 ATS in the last nine meetings including 0-4 ATS in Detroit. Pistons playing better of late going 5-2 ATS and 5-2 ATS as underdogs. Take DETROIT!

Philadelphia at Denver 9:00 ET

76ers (+) over Nuggets- With or without Joel Embiid the 76ers have gone from one of the worst road teams in the NBA both SU and ATS to a team that is now formidable on the road. Philadelphia is 13-10 SU aways from 'Liberty City' and is 3-1 on their current trip with the loss coming at the Clippers Saturday night' and are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Denver is just 6-15-1 ATS following a win of 10-points or more but the kicker is that the Sixers are 15-4-2 ATS in the last 21 meetings and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Denver. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Arkansas vs Baylor 10:00 ET

Bears (-) over Razorbacks- Baylor has been ranked No. 2 or 3 the entire season despite losing 23 days of action because of virus issues and it has taken them four weeks since returning to play before they got their 'mojo' back. And they have it back now! The Bears are 9-3 ATS on neutral sites and 21-10 ATS against winning teams above 60%. Granted Arkansas is no push-over, as they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall. This one is just about the Bears coming together at the right time. Take BAYLOR!

New Orleans at Boston 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Boston returns to the TD Garden having won their last two on the road to rise to the .500 level after having lost five of six. New Orleans has won 3-of-4 and is 6-2 ATS if their last eight games overall. The Celtics start a seven-game home stand and this will be the first game with limited number of fans allowed to attend. Boston has been very inconsistent going 2-11 ATS after a SU win and are 0-6 ATS after a win of 10 points or more. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Atlanta at Denver 9:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Nuggets- Denver is one of the teams that was very active before the trade deadline and has a slew of players that are gone and three new ones to take their place. Gone are a pair of guards and a center and the additions are Aaron Gordon, Gary Clark from Orlando and center JaVale McGee from Cleveland. They may have gain something on the talent level but I don't see how they would all be able to mess together their first game out. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS their last five trios to Denver and are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Hawks soar in 'Mile High City'...taker ATLANTA

Florida State vs Michigan 5:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Wolverines- This one could end up the best game of the day as No. 1 seed Michigan hosts No. 4 Florida State. Michigan who will be without their best shooting guard Isaiah Livers (43.1% from 3-point range) but finished top rated status with FG (48.5%), free throw (78%) and 3-points (38.5%). Florida State prides itself on their defense holding opponents to 39.3% FG on the season and seem to play their best in this position. Florida State is not only 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as NCAA Tourney underdogs they are 21-7-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs. Tale the SEMINOLES!

Dallas at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Mavericks- It looks to me like the Mavericks are pulling up lame when they play weaker clubs as they are 7-19 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-5 ATS playing with no rest. New Orleans who is vastly improved from the start of the season is 10-4 ATS as home underdogs and 5-2 ATS against teams with winning records. Take the PELICANS!

Mississippi State vs Louisiana Tech 3:00 ET

LT Bulldogs (+) over MS Bulldogs- A pair of No. 4 seeds meet but the only reason MSU got anything that high is because of the SEC strength of schedule, but they aren't all that good. LT is 23-7 and isn't worried about the SEC as they opened the tournament with a 70-61 won over Mississippi. Tech is 15-3 in their last 18 contests. Imposter MSU is 2-9 ATS after SU win while LT is 11-2 ATS against teams with winning records. Take LOUISIANA TECH!

Oregon State vs Loyola-Chicago 2:40 ET

Ramblers (-) over Beavers- Oregon State was picked to finish 12th in the Pac-12 and are a 12-seed here against No. 8 Loyola-Chicago and are one of the biggest surprises of all Tournament teams (except ORU). The Beavers are 20-9-1 ATS on the season and 19-6 ATS in their last 25 although they rank 213th on offense. I mention that because the Ramblers the nation's leader in defensive points allowed at only 55.7 PPG and I still believe in defense. Sister Jean remember the only meeting between these two on Dec. 31, 1927 a 30-19 Loyola victory. They do it again...LOYOLA-CHICAGO!

L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles has won three straight including a 134-101 rout of the Spurs last night when they took over early and just ran the Spurs out of the arena. There is good news and bad news for the home team here as the Clippers are just 2-6 ATS after a SU win but they are also 7-0 playing with no rest. There are good signs around San Antonio as they are 6-2 ATS after a double-digit loss at home and they are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games as underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO!

N.C. State vs Colorado State 7:00 ET

Rams (+) over Wolfpack- The Rams have had a decent season winning 19 of 25 games playing a schedule that doesn't compare with the riggers that NC State must go through. The Wolfpack are an unimpressive 14-10 winning six of their last seven to climb above .500. Although the Pack played a harder schedule you have to win more of those games against tougher competition. NC State is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as favorites and not for nothin the Rams are 26-9 on Thursdays. Take COLORADO STATE

Brooklyn at Utah 8:30 ET

Jazz (-) over Nets- Now, this is the most ridiculous line I have seen this season! Let me check the 'number' surrounding this one. Brooklyn last I checked is one of the 'hottest' teams in the NBA winning 8-of-9 and is off another short-handed (Irving only plays after a winning day at the track...he's been a no-show of late) win last night at Portland and trail only Philadelphia by 1-game in the East. Utah who had the most incredible run going 21-2 ATS have come back to the pack so to speak. With the streak over the Jazz were 1-6 ATS before a 120-95 win over Chicago on Monday. Add that the Nets are 9-1 ATS Last-10 on the road and 6-1 ATS as underdogs makes this line even more absurd. But the Jazz are 13-3 ATS as home favorites last 16 and are 8-3 ATS hosting Brooklyn. Take UTAH!

Phoenix at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Suns- These two clubs are doing what they both have been up to the entire season in that the Suns continue to rise and are both 28-13 SU and ATS and have won 8-of-their-last-10 while the inconsistent Heat have cooled down losing their last three. Miami's biggest problem is their lack of 3-point shooting which is the best asset for Phoenix and both play tough defense. Miami is a team of character and after three straight losses will rally against a team they have dominated through the years. The Heat are 6-2 ATS in the last eight games versus the Suns as hosts and 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings overall. Take MIAMI! 

Atlanta at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Clippers- The Hawks are flying high having won their last eight including a Saturday after win at Los Angeles over the Lakers 99-94 and are looking for a sweep at Staples Arena. Nate McMillan is now 8-0 since taking over the coaching and started stressing defense. Atlanta is 5-2 ATS their last seven trips against the Clippers who are 0-6 ATS after a SU win.Los Angeles likely will be playing without starters Patrick Beverley and Serge Ibaka. Beverley has missed the last four games with right knee soreness, while Ibaka has missed the last three games due to lower back tightness. Take the HAWKS!

New Orleans at Denver 3:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- Denver posted an overtime win last night over Chicago winning their third straight and their eighth win in nine tries. New Orleans just dropped a pair of games at Portland the first of which after blowing a 17-point fourth quarter lead. The Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings against the Nuggets. Denver is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 3:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Lakers- Both clubs have regained their winning ways as the Hawks fly into LA on a seven-game win streak and the Lakers after a short lull have won their last four. Los Angeles is of course doing it without Anthony Davis who has missed the last 13 games and the Lakers are 11-7 SU overall in his absence. Also sidelined is Marc Gasol and we know Lebron is a beast but he needs more help. This one should go down to the final buzzer. Take ATLANTA

Utah at Toronto 8:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Jazz- Backers have going from 'playing' the Jazz to singing the 'Blues' as Utah has lost 5-of-their-last-6 ATS and are falling back to the pack as far a 'covering' is concerned. The Jazz after a 22-2 SU run have lost five of their last eight games including a 131-122 loss to Washington last night. The Jazz are now 8-17-2 ATS after a SU loss. Toronto has dropped their last six games and 8-of-9 but are seeing some of their injured return to the lineup as Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siaham are back in play. The Raptors are 6-1 ATS over the Jazz as hosts and 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings overall. Take TORONTO!

Wisconsin vs North Carolina 7:10 ET

Badgers (+) over Tar Heels- Both of these clubs have been nothing if not underwhelming and their respective seeding with North Carolina No. 8 and Wisconsin No. 9 and each with double-digit losses on the season. This is the third NCAA Tournament meeting between these two but the others were deeper into the tourney meeting in 2005 in the Elite Eight with the Tar Heels winning and 2016 Sweet-16 win for the Badgers. Wisconsin played on this floor in Mackey Area losing to Purdue on March 2. The varmints are 14-6-2 ATS in their 22 NCAA Tournament games and 9-4-3 ATS as underdogs at neutral sites. Tar Heels are just 1-4 ATS in their last five tournament games. Take WISCONSIN!

UCLA vs Michigan State 10:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Spartans- These two perennial college basketball powers are in a play-in game as 11 seeds. They both limping into the tournament and are both lucky to be here as the Spartans finished under .500 in Big Ten action and UCLA was comes in losing their last four games overall. UCLA has five players that average double figures in scoring and lead the NCAA in offensive efficiency but their slow and deliberate play has keep their overall scoring low. The Bruins are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games overall but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as underdogs. MSU is 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games overall but just 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as favorites. The underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the six meetings. Take UCLA!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- Two days ago these two met and the Pelicans who had a 17-point fourth quarter lead lost 125-124 but still managed to get the money (+1.5). The first time they met this season Portland prevailed 126-124 overcoming a 15-point deficit in that one. Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy says he team just stopped playing when their was still six minutes to go as they were outscored 43-29 in the final quarter. Still. They got the money and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and now 6-2 ATS at Portland. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nets- Brooklyn is on a 13-1 run that started with a 104-94 home win over the Pacers back on February 10 and have won their last five overall and seven straight on the road. Indiana on the other hand has gone 2-7 SU in their last seven games after reaching the .500 mark. To obtain James Harden the Nets had to give up some young talent and one of the key players to go to Indiana is Caris LeVert who has back in action after a major health scare. Although the Pacers are just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs this line is way low and they are 10-4 ATS against the nets in the last 14 meetings. Take INDIANA!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- I understand that the Pelicans are an improved basketball team and Zion Williamson who now leads the NBA in shooting percentage (65.4) but in order to win the wager here New Orleans will need virtually need to win the game outright and that is a lot to ask as they are just 5-12 SU on the road. Portland who has been inconsistent of late losing 6-of-10 welcomes the return of CJ McCollum out for two months with a broken foot who was averaging 26.7 points before his injury. But, sometimes less is more as CJ joins the flow the Trailblazers might have trouble taking the ball out of Damian Lillard hands. NO is 4-1 ATS in their last five as underdogs and 5-2 ATS at Portland while the Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as home favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS!

L.A. Lakers at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles opened the second half of their season with a win over Indiana 105-101 only their fourth win in 10 games without Anthony Davis in the lineup. LeBron James had 18 points and 10 assists and it obvious that he can't do it alone and with Marc Gasol out because COVID reasons and Alex Caruso out with a concussion the Lakers remain short-handed and lack to firepower needed to stay with Stephen Curry. LA is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as road favorites and the Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take GOLDEN STATE!

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Clippers- Both of these clubs are off dominant wins as the Clippers ran out and over Golden State Thursday 130-104 and had a 36-point lead entering the fourth quarter while New Orleans blew out Cleveland 116-82 the same night. The Clippers have struggled against the Pelicans in New Orleans and are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 meetings in the Crescent City and are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Add that the Pelicans are 9-3 ATS as home underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Ohio State vs Illinois 3:30 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Illini- Win or lose in this Big Ten Championship title game Illinois is more than likely receive a a No. 1 seed in the Big Dance. Ohio State has closed strong and ranked No. 9 and could earn a No. 2 seed with a win here. The Illini have won 13 of their last 14 games overall and are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. The Buckeyes are 10-3 ATS on neutral sites and 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and the underdog is 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings. Take OHIO STATE!

Mississippi vs LSU 9:30 ET

Rebels (+) over Tigers- Mississippi started their SEC season on a poor note losing 4-of-5 but have won 8-of-10 overall and are fighting for an NCAA berth and are up against third seed LSU who have won their last two and five of their last seven overall. The Tigers dismantled the Reb's on their own floor 75-61 holding poor shooting Ole Miss to 33% from the floor. But, Mississippi has won their last three and are 4-0 ATS in their last four as underdogs and the dog is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. Tigers are also 7-18-2 ATS in their lasts 27 games at neutral sites. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Miami at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Heat- Miami will be short-handed in Chicago tonight as coach Spoelstra Adebayo and Bradley will remain in South Beach after a run of eight wins on nine games finally has the Heat over .500 for the first time this season. Jimmy Butler will be in the Windy City for the Heat and they have defeated the Bulls three straight times in Chicago. The Bulls were just pushed around by Philadelphia who were without both Embiid and Simmons last night as they started a 5-game home stand with a dud. Tonight they rebound. Take CHICAGO!

Missouri vs Arkansas 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- What's going on with SEC basketball with Alabama and Arkansas seeded No. 1 and 2 while the Kentucky's and other former powers sit and watch. No. 8 Arkansas closed the season with eight straight wins and split the series with the Tigers each winning on the others home floor. Missouri just slide by Georgia 73-70 yesterday and the Tigers are 5-1 in games decided by five-points or less. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and I expect another close one tonight! Take MISSOURI!

North Carolina at Virginia Tech 9:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina is off the second largest victory margin in ACC playoff history trouncing Notre Dame 101-59 and are favored as the 6th tourney seed while Virginia Tech is the 'higher-seed' and is getting points. The Hokies are 4-1 ATS as dogs and will take advantage of a Tar Heels club that has won 3-of-4 and are 6-2-1 ATS at neutral sites. V.Tech hasn't played in12 days and will be ready for bear. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Nets- So Blake Griffin has joined the already talent loaded Brooklyn Nets and with the likes of Durant, Irving and Harden learning to mesh together Griffin shouldn't have any problem fitting into to flow. Brooklyn is 10-1 in their last 11 games and ironically their lone loss came against the Pistons the clubs that just waived Griffin. Boston has come out of their funk winning just seven of 21 games but have responded with four straight wins and will play tough here. Take the CELTICS!

Indiana at Rutgers 6:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Scarlet Knights- Rutgers has a chance to make the NCAA Big Dance for the first time since 1991 and already have a pair of wins over the Hoosiers who have lost their last five going 0-5 ATS but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as underdogs at neutral sites. The Scarlet nights are 2-5 ATS when are playing lesser teams with losing records. Look fo the twice beaten Hoosiers to get the money here. Take INDIANA!

San Antonio at Dallas 8:35 ET

Spurs (+) over Mavericks- The Spurs have dominated this series for years winning 15 of 17 meetings but Dallas has won 4-of-last-5 regular season meetings. The Mavericks were are running wild before the break winning three straight and 10 of 13 but now have been sitting around for eight days letting their 'mojo' slip away. San Antonio has had plenty of virus and injury issues and used the break to mend a bit. Take the SPURS to spike the Mavericks.

Duke vs Louisville 6:30 ET

Cardinals (+) over Blue Devils- The last time I saw these two they were going at it head-to-head 10 days ago and the Cardinals (+5) won in overtime 80-72 at Chapel Hill despite Matthew Hurt's career high 37 points for the Blue Devils. Louisville who swept both meetings against Duke for the first time of course fell to Virginia their next time out 78-68 and opened a small (-2.5) underdog here. The Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and get it done once again here. Take LOUISVILLE!

Marquette vs Georgetown 3:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Golden Eagles- These two Big East bottom feeders have shown little on the court this season as Georgetown started by losing eight of their first 11 and Marquette really never got anything going and had to win four of their final five to end at 13-13 and 8-11 in conference play. The Golden Eagles are just 5-12 ATS on neutral sites and just 3-8 ATS after a SU win while the Hoyas are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 overall and 4-1 ATS after a SU win. Marquette won the only meetings between the pair as a 4.5-point favorite winning 64-60 at Georgetown. Hoyas seeking revenge and get it! Take GEORGETOWN!

Miami-Fl vs Pittsburgh 2:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Panthers- If you have watched these two teams play this season you'll understand why they are seeded 12th and 13th in the weakest ACC conference team-wise from top to bottom that I can ever remember. (But, I forget a lot...) Both Pittsburgh and Miami coming limping into the ACC playoffs with the Hurricanes off on the right foot with a win over Boston College last Friday ending a six-game losing streak. The Panthers have lost 6-of-7 as well including a 77-62 beatdown by Clemson last Tuesday the team they will meet if they survive here. But, alas...they won't! This is the worst season in Miami basketball in 27 years and it was due more the most part by players losing time with the virus and a season ending injury in early December to All-ACC guard Chris Lykes. Jim Larranaga is too good a coach to end the season without a win here. Canes 7-2 SU in last nine meetings over Panthers and 8-3 ATS last 11. Take MIAMI-FLORIDA!

Wisconsin at Iowa 12:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- These two ranked clubs are moving in opposite directions as the regular Big Ten season closes as the Badgers have dropped four of their last five games and Iowa has won six of their past seven games overall. In an earlier meeting between these two the Hawkeyes won easy at Wisconsin 77-162 as Luka Garza put up 30 points while his counterpart Micah Potter had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin. Despite their recent slump the Badgers are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 after a SU loss and they are 7-2 ATS on Sundays. The road team is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings as well. Take WISCONSIN!

Virginia at Louisville 4:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Cavaliers- Virginia who broke a 3-game losing streak last time out has failed to 'cover' in 4-straight games but has secured a 'Double-Bye' in the ACC tournament this coming week. Louisville who hasn't played since their OT win over Duke last Sunday needs a win here to get their own 'Double-Bye' for the tourney. The Cavaliers are 2-5-1 ATS against teams with winning records in their last seven while the Cardinals are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. Add that the home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take LOUISVILLE!

Texas at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Sooners- It started with na poor performance and loss to lowly Kansas State as a 10-point favorite and then a pair of losses to rival Oklahoma State and now Oklahoma has dropped three straight. The Sooners have lost their last four against the pints and 5-of-6 with just an overtime win over West Virginia since February 6th. Texas has been no prize to it's backers as they are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 outings with their lone 'covers' coming against the bottom two Big-12 clubs Iowa State and TCU. The road team is 6-0 ATS in their series and the underdog is 15-3 ATS in the last 18 meetings. Take TEXAS!

Denver at Indiana 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- This is the final game for both clubs before breaking for the All-Star game with the Nuggets winners of three straight on the road off a 30-point win at Milwaukee defeating the Bucks 128-97. But, beware of huge wins as Denver is 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after a win by 10-points or more. Indiana broke a 4-game losing streak last time out in their 114-111 non-cover victory over the lowly Cavaliers and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. Although the Pacers are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs they are 5-1 ATS against the Nuggets in the last six meetings. Take INDIANA!

Oklahoma State at Baylor 7:00 ET

Bears (-) over Cowboys- Baylor didn't get to has six games cancelled over a three week period because of virus concerns and since they returned to action they have been underwhelming with a narrow win over low,y Iowa State a loss at Kansas and an unimpressive OT win at West Virginia. But, here they are a huge favorite over an Oklahoma State team that is on a run winning six straIght. Well guess what the Cowboys streak is over and so are the Bears doldrums. Take BAYLOR!

Golden State at Portland 10:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Trailblazers- The Warriors are off their worst performance of the season as they were blasted by the Lakers last time out trailing by 20-points after the first quarter and 29-points at the half and Steve Kerr wasn't happy with their effort and Draymond Green bagged out with an ankle sprain early but has had a miracle recovery and will play tonight. Portland will be without two big men as Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins are both sidelined and the Trailblazers are 1-4 ATS as home underdogs this season. Golden State is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games when favored and are 6-2 ATS after a loss. Take the WARRIORS!

Creighton at Villanova 8:30 ET

Bluejays (+) over Wildcats- Villanova is coming off their worst shooting performance in over a decade as they were just 2-of-27 from beyond the arc in their 73-61 loss to Butler last time out. The Wildcats look to even the season series at home where they are 8-0 SU on the season having lost 86-70 at Creighton three weeks ago but are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games against teams with winning records. The Bluejays had their 4-game win streak stopped by Xavier but can win the Big East regular season title outright with a win here and again in their final game against Butler. They are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as underdogs and 5-1 ATS as road dogs and the pups are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Cats are not as strong as previous clubs and fall short here. Take CREIGHTON!

Clemson at Syracuse 5:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Orange- Syracuse is coming off a huge come-from-behind home 72-70 victory over North Carolina on Monday as a 2-point underdogs and now the line has shifted. That win was their fourth in their last six games while Clemson has won their last five and has a 78-61 win over the 'Cuse when they held the visitors to just three field goals in the first half although they are 12-1 SU at home the Orange are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and 1-4 ATS after a SU win. Take CLEMSON!

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Lakers- putting a 4-game losing streak being them the Lakers have won their last two both at home against Portland and Golden State a blowout win where they led by 20-point after the first period and 29 at the break before coasting to a 117-91 win where most of their starters got plenty of rest in the second half. Phoenix is as hot any anybody in the league having won 5-of-6 and 14 of their last 17 overall. The Suns are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs and 6-0 ATS in their last six as dogs on the road while the beat-up Lakers are just 5-11 ATS playing with just one days rest. Take PHOENIX!

Indiana at Michigan State 8:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Spartans- Both of these former Big Ten powerhouses are off losses with the Hoosiers having lost a season high three in-a-row while Michigan State was pounded by Maryland Sunday ending a 3-game win streak. Two of the Spartans wins came over a pair of Top-5 ranked teams Big Ten teams Illinois and Ohio State and well as a 78-71 win at Bloomington 10 days ago. Both of these clubs are on the NCAA 'bubble' and will need to close the season with wins here and in the conference playoffs. Indiana is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 road games and 11-5 ATS after a SU loss while MSU who is 10-3 SU at home is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games, 5-15 ATS in their last 20 overall and 5-17 ATS in their last 22 as favorites including 1-7 ATS as home favorites. Add that the underdog in 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings give 'us'...INDIANA!

Indiana at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia leads the Eastern Conference by a half-game over Brooklyn despite a loss to lowly Cleveland in overtime last time out while Indiana has lost three straight including a defeat to the Knicks in New York 110-107 Saturday. The Pacers have struggled in the final quarter of late and are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as underdogs but are 5-2 ATS in their last seven when playing against teams with winning percentage of .600 or better and they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 visits to Philadelphia. Take INDIANA!

North Carolina at Syracuse 7:00 ET

Orange (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina ended a 10-game losing streak against ranked opponents with their come-back win over Florida State on Saturday helping complete 'our' 5-1 winning day. The Tar Heels are one of the better rebounding teams in the nation and will be up against a Syracuse team that lost to Georgia Tech Saturday and were outscored 54-24 in the paint. NC trailed the Seminoles by 16-points but had four freshman lead the comeback by scoring in double figures. They won and covered the first meeting between these two (-5) 81-75 in Chapel Hill and have won 10 0f the last 11 meetings with the Orange straight-up. Carolina is 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games after a SU win and 2-8 ATS on the road against teams with winning home records. Ad that the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings...take SYRACUSE!

New York at Detroit 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Knicks- New York has finally made it to the breakeven mark with their win over Indiana last night and has victories in six of the last eight. Detroit in the meantime has the fewest wins in the Eastern Conference with nine in 33 games having dropped their last two and five of six. This is the second of back-to-back games for the Knicks and they have had to travel after last night's game in Madison Square Garden and they have not fared well in the second game without rest going 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20. Detroit who has loss too many is actually 10-3 ATS after a SU loss and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games. Take the PISTONS!

Michigan State at Maryland 2:00 ET

Terrapins (-) over Spartans- It has been an unusual season for Michigan State and Tom Izzo as they were ranked as high as No. 6 in the nation early on and have won their last three games after falling to 4-9 in Big Ten play. Wins over Indiana, No. 5 Ohio State and No. 6 Illinois have given the Spartans life with a dash of hope that they can continue the NCAA tournament streak going as they have qualified every year since 1997. Maryland is well rested having played last seven days ago and have won four in-a-row and are 4-1 ATS on Sundays. The Spartans are just 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games. Take MARYLAND!

Dallas at Brooklyn 8:35 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nets- Something is going on here and I'm not quite sure what it is as this line is way out of whack. Here is Brooklyn winners of eight straight games and hosting the sub-.500 Mavericks and they are a short favorite that just about covers the home floor advantage and little else. Sure Dallas is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games after a six-game losing streak but they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA and the Nets are No. 1 in scoring offense, shooting 51.4% from the floor and 43.3% from the 3-point line. The Mavs are off a terrible performance against the 76ers Thursday and are 3-8 ATS after a loss and just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall. This one stinks to high heaven. Take the MAVERICKS!

Phoenix at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Suns- Chicago is on a season high 3-game winning streak and will host one of the NBA's hottest teams in Phoenix who although are off a loss is 28-11 ATS in their last 39 (including 'Bubble' games last season). They are 5-1 ATS in the last six road games and 8-2 ATS as favorites in their last 10. Chicago has some impressive numbers of their own as they are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games as underdogs and 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. Take CHICAGO!

Ohio State at Michigan State 9:00 ET

Spartans (+) over Buckeyes- No. 4 OSU had their 7-game win streak ended last time out falling to Michigan at home 92-87 but still have won 10-of-12. The Buckeyes defeated MSU in their first meeting 79-62 but the Spartans who were hit with COVID issues are a different team this time around and have won their last two including an impressive 81-72 win over No. 5 Illinois last time out. The Buckeyes are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss and 6-0 ATS as road favorites but the home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and MSU is 12-4 ATS as home underdogs. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Iowa at Michigan 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- A pair of top ranked Big Ten clubs square off in Ann Arbor where the No. 3 ranked Wolverines will host a streaking Iowa squad that has won for straight. Michigan is on a five-game win streak of their own and who is 11-0 SU at home going a more than respectable 8-3 ATS. This is their first meeting of the year between these two and the Hawkeyes bring the nation's leading scorer (24.7) in Luka Garza who also averages 8.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Iowa plays well after a sub-par performance as they are 16-5 ATS after an ATS loss and the Wolverines continue to play well going 8-2 ATS after a SU win. Wolves are off a win over Ohio State and this one should come down to the final buzzer. Take IOWA!

Cincinnati at Tulsa 9:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Golden Hurricane- I've said it so many times that people are just tired of hearing that we should always consider fading the Bearcats as they are 3-12 ATS this season and believe it or not 'we' have had them two of the three times that they have covered the spread this season. So, here we are again, looking to cash-in on Cincinnati after their most lopsided loss in 10 years as Houston (Power play winner) crushed them 90-52. Prior to that loss the Cats had actually won four straight while Tulsa is off a win over Temple after having lost three straight and 5-of-6. The 'price' of this matchup tells me the Bearcats will rebound from their loss and the Golden Showers will revert to form. Take CINCINNATI!

Minnesota at Chicago 8:05 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Bulls- Minnesota lost their fifth in-a-row last night at Milwaukee 139-112 and their first under new head coach Chris Finch who came over from Toronto as an assistant. Chicago has won their last two games as they look to move toward .500. The Timberwolves have lost five straight and 9-of-10 but are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight road games as they will get plenty of points. On a positive note they play better when the believe they have a chance of winning as they are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with losing records. Not only are the Bulls 2-5 ATS after a SU win they are 1-8 ATS after of win of 10-points or more. The kicker is the T'wolves are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Celtics- How about those Celtics blowing a 24-point second half lead to the in New Orleans Sunday losing in overtime as they just fell apart went the Pelicans started to make their run. Boston is now at .500 and the Mavericks need a win tonight to reach the breakeven mark. Dallas has now won 5-of-6 and dominated Memphis in a 102-92 win over Memphis last night that was not as close as the final might seem. Boston is 0-4 ATS in their last four road games and are 2-8 ATS as road favorites. Although Dallas is 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games they are on the upswing while the Celtics are swooning. Take DALLAS!

Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Hokies- It has been 17 days since No. 17 Virginia Tech has been on the court as they have had their last three games cancelled while Georgia Tech had one game cancelled but have played since winning at Miami-FL 87-60 on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets are 15-7 ATS on the road and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against teams with winning records. VT is 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games including 4-1 ATS as home favorites. GT is 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall while the Hokies on a down swing is 0-2 ATS and 2-4 ATS in their most recent outings. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Dallas hasn't played in eight days and it wasn't because of virus concerns but cause by the weather that has crippled the mid and southwest. Memphis has alternated wins and losses in their last eight games and are off a loss to Phoenix last time out getting routed at home by Phoenix 128-97. The Mavericks won two of three from the Grizzlies losing when Luca Doncic sat out and Memphis lost once without Ja Morant. This will be the Mav's 7th straight home game and they had won five in-a-row before falling to Portland a week ago Sunday. Dallas covered just one of their last six home games and are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games including 1-9 ATS as home favorites. The Grizzlies ate 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

Syracuse at Duke 7:00 ET

Orange (+) over Blue Devils- The Blue Devils have won their last three and Coach 'K' credits their defense as making the difference. Syracuse has won six of their last last eight games and are off a 75-67 win over Notre Dame where they trailed by 20-points and then outscored the Irish 40-12 which included a 29-5 run. Duke has won the last three meetings outright but the road team is 4-0-1-ATS in the last five meetings and the Orange are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games as road underdogs. The Devils have struggled most of the year and are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games overall and just 2-8 ATS as home favorites missing the 'Cameron Crazies' this season. With Duke coming off a huge win over Virginia they are just 5-11 ATS after a SU win. Take SYRACUSE.

Denver at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Nuggets- Denver's Jamal Murray is coming off a NBA record setting performance when he scored 50 points without attempting a free throw going 21-0f-25 from the floor including 8-of-10 from 3-point range. But, what goes up must come down. Atlanta meanwhile has dropped 5-of-6 and 8-of-10 and yet are a dog of less than a shot beyond the arc underdogs. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to Atlanta and 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Take the HAWKS!

Penn State at Iowa 5:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Hawkeyes- There is not doubt who the better team is here as No. 11 Iowa has opened a double-digit favorite over Penn State. The Hawkeyes have won their last three games all by double-digits with their last win coming over a No. 21 ranked Wisconsin team 77-62 at Madison on Thursday. The Hawkeyes are rebounding nicely after losing four of five and have averaged 87 points in those wins lead by Luka Garza who is scoring 24.7 points per games. The Lions are a mirror image of Iowa losing four of their last five giving up a 59-51 lead over Ohio State getting outscored 18-2 down the stretch by the Buckeyes but are 5-2 after an ATS loss and 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. The Hawkeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Take PENN STATE!

Washington at Portland 10:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Trailblazers- A pair of NBA scoring leaders will face-off when Bradley Beal (32.8 PPG) will matchup with Damian Lillard (29.8 PPG) tonight in Portland where the Blazers return from a three game road trip with six straight wins. Washington who has one of the worst records in the NBA have won their last three but have lost four straight in this series between these two. So I question why this line is so short as the oddsmakers are saying this game would be close to a Pick-em on a neutral court. Portland is 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall but are just 6-14-3 ATS in their last 23 Saturday games. Sort of tells me that they enjoy their Friday nights. Take WASHINGTON!

Miami at L.A Lakers 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Lakers- Looking at this line has raised some eyebrows as the Heat are just 5-10 SU on the road and are their sixth straight road game having lost three of their last four including blowing a 24-point lead at Golden State. Add that the Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four as underdogs and just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall. The Lakers of course will be without Anthony Davis and it appears that Jimmy Butler who has had three triple-double in a row will take advantage. Take MIAMI!

Virginia at Duke 8:00 ET

Blue Devils over Cavaliers- Hey do you realize because of the lack of a NCAA Tournament last season that Virginia is still the defending National Champions. Last time out they were shellacked by Florida State 81-60 and no defending champion gets beat that badly and they are 7-19 ATS after a loss of 20-points or more. Duke who almost quit the season has shown they still have some bite as they have won their last two following a 3-game losing streak but are just 5-12 ATS on the season including only 2-8 ATS at home. The Cavaliers are 31-14-2 ATS in their last 47 road games but just 4-9-1 ATS against teams with winning home records and Duke is 6-4 SU as hosts. Also, the road team is 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take DUKE!

Texas Tech at Kansas 2:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- The 'number' tells the tale in this matchup as the Jayhawks who are 10-1 SU at home come up favored by less than a bucker over the Red Raiders. Kansas has a four game winning streak but upon close examination you will see that three of those wins came over Iowa State and Kansas State who have one Big-12 win between them. Texas Tech is chomping at the bit as they have had 11 days off and have one of the best defenses in the country allowing just 62.7 points per game and are 4-1 ATS as road underdogs while the Jayhawks are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning records and are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven Saturday games. Also note that the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take TEXAS TECH!

Florida at Arkansas 7:00 ET

Gators (+) over Razorbacks- This Florida team should be ready to go as they haven't played a game in 13 days and haven't won a game since jan. 30 at West Virginia and lost at home to South Carolina. Prior to that loss the Gators and had won four straight and now face Arkansas who defeated Missouri last time out in overtime and perhaps played their best games of the year. I expect a little let down here after that huge victory their first win over a Top-10 team in five years. The Razorbacks have won three straight and 6-of-7 and are 12-1 SU at home. Florida is 4-1 ATS against teams with winning records and they will be 'up' for this game. Take FLORIDA!

L.A. Lakers at Denver 10;00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Lakers- Both these clubs have been winning of late as the Lakers are on a seven-game win streak while Denver has a modest two-game mini run. Oddly enough both clubs trail by as many as 19 and 22 points in each of their late two wins respectively but managed come-back victories. The last time these two met the Lakers cruised to a 114-93 win as they led by as many as 33-points but now Denver has the home court and the Nuggets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine meetings as hosts. Take DENVER!

Michigan at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan has been down (not playing) 23 days now and had to cancel a scheduled meeting against No.6 Illinois Thursday but now must face three straight ranked opponents in No. 21 Wisconsin, No. 25 Rutgers and No. 4 Ohio State next Sunday. Michigan won the first meeting this season destroying the Badgers 77-54 where the Wolverines had an amazing 43-6 run between halves. Wisconsin is 11-2 SU at home and will be looking to return the favor of their beating at Michigan. Badgers are 5-2 ATS as favorites and the Wolves are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as underdogs. Take WISCONSIN!

Indiana at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Pacers- Indiana broke a 4-game losing streak with a 111-95 win over Detroit on Thursday but have still lost 6-of-8. Atlanta has dropped their last two and five of their last six games straight-up including a 125-114 loss last night to the Spurs who scored a franchise high 77 points in the first half and they are 1-4 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. The problem here is that the Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall as their Oladipo trade has been disappointing as Crais LeVert has yet to play. Not, too much good to say about the hawks other that they will fly high and mighty Saturday night Take ATLANTA!

Iowa at Michigan State 2:30 ET

Spartans (+) over Hawkeyes- Oh man, what is the deal with the Hawkeyes I mean if the eyes were like Hawks they would be able to stop opponents from scoring which they haven't figured out yet. After losing 4-of-5 Iowa got 'right' with an easy 79-66 win over Rutgers earning their first cover in six games. What can be said about Michigan State as the lose even when winning. The Spartans are a horrid 4-13 ATS on the season while the overrated Hawkeyes have the nation's No. 3 offense but alas they also have the No. 274 ranked defense. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

NBA Money Game Winner

Cleveland at Portland 10:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Trailblazers- After a big physical matchup against Philadelphia last night the Trailblazers should be just going through the motions tonight against the lowly Cavaliers. Cleveland has won just once in their last eight games and are 0-8 ATS and haven't won outright since Jan. 27 against the Pistons and they were run out by 38-points in Denver Wednesday night. In a manner of being professionals and although they are 0-6 ATS in their last six visits to Portland I expect the Cavaliers to show great effort tonight and get the money. I'll add that Portland is 3-10 ATS at home and again had the Sixers last night. Take CLEVELAND!

Georgia Tech at Clemson 8:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- The Yellow Jackets have alternated losses and wins the last six times out and it's scheduled for a win over Clemson after they were outclassed by Virginia shooting just 36% having their 11-game ACC home winning streak ending. Clemson must be thinking of their trip to Atlanta when Tech destroyed the Tigers 83-65 shooting 59% for the game while the Tigers shot 53% themselves but were out rebounded 26-18 Take GEORGIA TECH!

San Antonio at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Hawks- These two squads started the season in different fashion and they are meetings in a different fashion. Atlanta started the season hot winning 6-of-7 while the Spurs struggled out of the gate and have played solid basketball and are now going 7-3 on the road and paying tough as underdogs going 14-6 ATS in their last 20 as underdogs. Although the Hawks have swooned they are 6-0 ATS in their last six games when favored...go figure. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Celtics- Road trips have been the word with these clubs as the Celtics just finished a five-game western swing going 2-3 while Toronto finishes a six game road trip of their own and have won 5-of-6. The Raptors are just one win away from getting to the break-even mark despite starting the season 2-8 and they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as road underdogs. Take TORONTO!

Utah at California 6:00 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Utes- Neither of these Pac-12 clubs will impress you of viewing their play as Utah is 8-7 on the season and just 2-4 on the road while California is just 7-14 SU this season but 5-5 at home. The Bears upset the Utes in Salt Lake 72-63 as they came back from a 12-point halftime deficit as they have won the last two meetings. Utah is just 5-11 ATS in their last 11 road games while Cal is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 home games. Take CALIFORNIA!

Indiana at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nets- After starting the season 6-2 things have gone south for the Pacers and they have lost their last three and 10 of their last 16 since. Brooklyn is on a three-game slide of their own as the Big-3 (Durant, Harden and Irving) haven't had all that much paying time together as COVID rules and minor injuries have slowed their progress. The Nets are 7-6 since getting Harden and they are just 3-5 SU when Durant's out. The Pacers are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings in Brooklyn and 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings overall. Take INDIANA!

Virginia at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Cavaliers- No. 9 Virginia have won 9-of-10 including a 64-62 home win over Georgia Tech back on Jan. 30 but are just 2-6-1 ATS against teams with winning records and 3-8-2 ATS on the road against winnings teams. Georgia Tech has been good to 'us' as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as home underdogs and play well against the better teams going 50-24 ATS in their last 74 games against teams with winning percentages about .600. Take YELLOW JACKETS!

Penn State at Michigan State 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Spartans- What a year for Michigan State! To start with their gridiron 11 were one of their worst editions in decades and their basketball team was ranked as high as No. 6 before the hitting the skids losing seven of their last nine going 2-7 ATS. Penn State was off to a slow start but the Lions have roared some by beating Wisconsin and Maryland Friday night in their last two home games. MSU is 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games overall and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take PENN STATE!

Ohio State at Maryland 9:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State has moved up to No. 7 with four straight Big Ten victories including road wins at Wisconsin and Iowa on Thursday. Maryland is coming off their worst game of the season had they had their lowest point output with 50 while having only six assists and 16 turnovers. The Buckeyes have won seven of their last eight SU and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games as favorites and the Terps are just 1-6-2 ATS in their last nine games as home underdogs and are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games overall. But, the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings...take MARYLAND

Toronto at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Raptors- When you're 'up' you're 'up' and when you are 'down' you are 'down' and so it goes for the grizzlies. Memphis who had previously won seven straight have now dropped three straight. Toronto had their expected let-down last time out after defeating the Nets in Brooklyn on Friday losing to the lowly Hawks in Atlanta Saturday night. Note that Toronto is just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as favorites including 2-5 ATS as road favs. The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last six as underdogs and 7-3 ATS in their last seven overall. Take MEMPHIS!

Tampa Bay vs. Kansas City 6:20 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Chiefs- This should be a great one with the possibility of a historic quarterback matchup and all that goes with it. By now you have read all the columns, newsletters and media reports covering every angle. All the 'experts' (we are all experts this Sunday) give their opinion with certainty and this of course is just silly. I'm surprised the 'price' has hung for so long at -3,-120 but I still expect it to rise by game time. You can bet this game with you guy or your heart but I say bet to WIN and start by following the money...and when it's this heavy...play against it! Take TAMPA BAY!

Boston at Phoenix 2:00 ET

Suns (-) over Celtics- Boston is playing their fourth straight road game which started with a win at Golden State and are 2-1 alternating wins and losses and are coming off a win over the LA Clippers. Phoenix has won 4-of-5 and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as home favorites. The Suns for some reason have had the best of the Celtics going 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take PHOENIX!

Iowa at Indiana 12:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Hawkeyes- It's hard to believe that this Iowa team has five losses three of which have come in the last four games falling to these Hoosiers at home and at Illinois and Thursday falling to Ohio State at home. What makes this so surprising is that they are No. 2 in the nation in scoring at 89.1PPG. Indiana started the Hawks on their downward trend and they will add on to it today. The Hoosiers have lost two straight the last on OT loss to Illinois. Iowa is 13-3 ATS after SU loss while the Hoosiers are 9-3 ATS after a SU loss. Take INDIANA!

Memphis at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Pelicans- Feel good 'bout this one as having used the Pelicans as 'our' Money Game winner at Indiana last night I love the position of playing against them tonight and after all they have won two straight and thats enough for them. Grizzlies ready to growl after dropping their last two. Memphis 5-1 ATS in last six as dogs and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine overall. New Orleans is 1-7 ATS in last eight games as home favorites. Take MEMPHIS!

Texas at Oklahoma State 3:30 ET

Cowboys (+) over Longhorns- Here comes No. 6 Texas! But who are they exactly? The Longhorns fortunes have taken a turn as they have lost three of their last four including a loss last time out against No. 2 Baylor 83-69 as they wilted when it counted most. Oklahoma State lost at TCU in the same fashion as they couldn't make the plays down the stretch.Horns won the first meeting a 77-74 non-cover win but the Cowboys are capable having posted wins over Texas Tech, Kansas and Arkansas. Best of all OSU is 8-0 ATS after a SU loss. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Utah at Charlotte 8:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Jazz- Utah is on a tear and have won 13 of their last 14 games going 12-2 ATS including a romp over the Hawks in Atlanta last night. This means that the Jazz of course are playing their second of back-to-back games and their seventh in 10 days. Charlotte meanwhile just had their 3-game winning streak stopped by the 76ers but are 20-7-2 ATS I their last 29 games as underdogs including 9-2-1 ATS as home dogs and they are 15-5-1 ATS on one days rest. Take the HORNETS!

Arizona at Utah 7:00 ET

Utes (+) over Wildcats- This Pac-12 contest pits a pair of squads that in past years would have a top-25 ranking with Arizona always a contender bidding to get to the Final-4 or at least the Sweet-16 but this year they are a step below. Utah has also had some clubs that were on the verge of breaking through and made it to the Sweet-16 but again a middle-of-the-road this season. This is year is a bit different as Sean Millers' club is good enough to make the tournament but will have difficulty. The Wildcats are 2-5 ATS both as favorites and on the road while the Utes are just 4-10 ATS as home underdogs. Things change here. Take UTAH!

Boston at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Celtics- Boy, I hate coming back against a team that beat me the night before but playing against the Celtics is the way to go tonight. Boston is one of the rare NBA teams that have thrived in the second of back-to-back games going 7-0 ATS with no days rest but are just 2-6 ATS as road favorites. Sacramento returns home and is 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall and are 7-3-1 ATS hosting the Celtics. Although the Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last four outing as dogs they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven as home underdogs. Still it's SACRAMENTO!

Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Hokies- I love this match-up as it pits a pair of winners from their last betting opportunity and 'we' took advantage of both last time and will combine it here. Virginia Tech was a huge winner for us Saturday over rival No. 8 Virginia 65-51 and now head to Pittsburgh where the Panthers fell to our 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner Notre Dame 84-58 their worst loss of the season. I expect both teams to move toward the center after both good and bad performances and that should present us a more competitive game. Take PITTSBURGH!

Boston at Golden State 10:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Celtics- The weary Celtic have dropped their last two including their Sunday showdown with the Lakers losing 96-95 getting the money but not the win. After a horrid start Golden State behind Stephen Curry's deadeye shooting have become a threat any night out. Boston has become more of an offensive club but certainly not on the Warriors level but will be without their one defensive standout in Keith Smart and Curry will take advantage. Add Celtics are 1-6 ATS in last seven as road favorites but 6-1 ATS in last seven trips to Golden State most as underdogs. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Tennessee at Mississippi 7:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Volunteers- A few days ago Tennessee was ranked as high as No. 10 and after losing 2-of-3 they are as low as No. 18 in some places. The Volunteers just destroyed Kansas on Saturday 80-61 and were never threatened and they out rebounded the Jayhawks 38-23. Mississippi is off a pair of SEC road losses at Arkansas and Georgia the second of which irritated Rebels coach Kermit Davis to call out his club for lack of hustle down the stretch. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the Volunteers are 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Oklahoma at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Sooners- Too quick, too fast and too soon and I'm not talking about style of play or performances I'm referring to the time between an upset win at home by the Sooners who ow move into into a foreign environment (Big-12 /SEC Challenge) as it makes for usual matchups. Saturday, Oklahoma hosted the SEC's hottest squad as Alabama has won 10-straight while the home Sooners were to be without leading scorer, assist man and rebounder All Big-12 Austin Reaves and of course they out-played the 'Ebbing' Tide winning 66-61. Now, Tech won on the road at LSU and managed to 'cover' although they didn't play all that well. They return home ready to pounce on a Sooners club that will come out of the clouds about halftime but by then it will be too late. Take TEXAS TECH!

Sacramento at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Pelicans- The Kings who are much improved this season just lost a heartbreaker to Miami 105-104 Saturday that ended their season high three-game winning streak come to an end. New Orleans had a mini 2-game win streak of their own end on Saturday as well falling to Houston 126-112 and dropped to 1-6 ATS in their last seven as home favorites. Sacramento is 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games as road underdogs. Take the KINGS!

Rutgers at Northwestern 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Scarlet Knights- ATTENTION PLAYER: Message to all Chip's Players due to illness and circumstances beyond his control as Chip has been under the weather the past week. But, he has still managed to provide winners and has posted all of his selections Sunday without analysis. I apologize to all but the games are still the sides to bet with confidence. Good luck! Take NORTHWESTERN!

Philadelphia at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over 76ers- ATTENTION PLAYER: Message to all Chip's Players due to illness and circumstances beyond his control as Chip has been under the weather the past week. But, he has still managed to provide winners and has posted all of his selections Sunday without analysis. I apologize to all but the games are still the sides to bet with confidence. Good luck! Take INDIANA!