LA Lakers at LA Clippers 3:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are six game behind the Lakers in the loss column but have defeated this intra-city rivals twice this season with this being the third meeting. The Clippers now have a healthy squad and are 10-0 when at full strength and have averaged a 17-point victory margin in their past six games. The Lakers are off of a 113-103 win over Milwaukee when James just took over the floor and I expect much of the same today. Take the LAKERS!

Michigan at Maryland 12:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- This will be the third opportunity for Maryland to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season championship coming off of a loss to Rutgers on Tuesday 78-67. Is it conference pressure that has the Terrapins o their heels and now they must defeat a Michigan team that they haven't beaten in three years going 0-3 ATS. The Wolverines need this much more than Maryland and can insure a better than .500 conference record with a win here. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

Utah at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Jazz- Utah has won their last four including three straight on the road and needs a win tonight to sweep the season series 4-0. The Jazz had lost their previous four and are off of a 99-94 win at Boston but are just 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite. Detroit who has struggle all year has lost 9-of-10 and are just 5-15 ATS in their last 20 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five as an underdog. Take the PISTONS!

Kansas at Texas Tech 2:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 Kansas has won 15 in-a-row behind the country's best big man Udoka Azubuike who missed part of the season due to a suspension after a fight at Kansas State and the final nine games last season due to surgery. He had a career high 31 points going 13-of-14 from the field Monday in a win over TCU and he leads the nation in FG percentage. Texas Tech has lost their last three including a 71-68 overtime loss at Baylor on Monday. The last time the Red Raiders were on 3-game losing streak the defeated No. 1 Louisville in December. The home team is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings and they do it again here. Take TEXAS TECH! 

Utah at Boston 7:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Celtics- Just when it looks like the Celtics were putting it together for the stretch run they have incurred a rash of injuries that will keep Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown out of the lineup and Kemba Walker is still ailing. Utah enters this game on a 3-game winning streak with their last loss at home against the Celtics 114-103 and are 5-0 ATS as road underdogs. Boston is 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games but this 'number' tells me that will struggle here. Take UTAH!

Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Cougars- It hasn't been the best of season's for Connecticut but they have improved steadily as the year progressed. Houston began the week on top of the ACC but now take to the road where they are just 6-5 Su and 4-7 ATS and are 0-5 ATS as road favorites and 0-5 ATS after an ATS win. The Huskies are 13-3 SU at home including 5-1-1 ATS as a home dog and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CONNECTICUT!

Virginia at Miami-Fl 9:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Hokies- The defending National Champions started the season slowing as if with a hangover from their run through the NCAA Big Dance last year and getting ready to do it against with six straight wins. Miami has dropped two straight both on the road and is danger of having back-to-back losing season's which hasn't happen to a Jim Larranaga club since 1993. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers trail the lifetime series 12-11 and are 2-7 straight-up in Miami and just 5-14 -1 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite. Take the HURRICANES!

Boston at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- Boston has dropped their last two contests and they had huge second half leads in both losses to Houston and Brooklyn last night. The Celtics have won the past three meeting this season by an average of 13.3 points but are just 1-3-1 ATS in Cleveland. There is something way 'wrong' with this 'number' as the Cavaliers will be without center Andre Drummond, guard Daruis Garland and a questionable Tristian Thompson and yet the Celtics price is the lowest between these two clubs I the last 10 meetings. Tale CLEVELAND!

Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Here we go again with the Boilermakers, I have been involved with and against this 15-14 club all season with decent success. Although they let me down against Michigan they provided the wining margin against Wisconsin, Indiana and a huge 104-68 win over these same Hawkeyes. Tonight is Senior night in Iowa and they have ben promising revenge on Purdue, buy, ya know it just doesn't happen because you say it will. Senior night is not a good night for the home team as there are countless distracts and melancholy memories. Purdue has won the last three meetings by an average 25 points and sweep the series. Take the BOILERMAKERS! 

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Clippers- This is the game that 'we' should all be paying attention to as the NBA West favorite LA Clippers winners of four straight come to Oklahoma City looking to extend their streak. The Thunder were pasted last time out 133-86 by Milwaukee but have had four days to regroup and have a huge positive trend after losing by 10-points or more going 8-0 SU and ATS in their following eight games. These two have split a pair of games with each home team holding serve. OKC is 10-4 ATS as a home underdog in their last 14 while the Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven trips tp Oklahoma City. Take the THUNDER! 

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Lakers- Since their horrid 6-22 start the Pelicans are forging towards playoff spot winning 20 of their last 31. Los Angeles is coming off one of their worst performances of the season getting pounded by Memphis 105-88 after having won five straight. New Orleans is 3-1 since the All-Star break with their lone defeat coming at L.A. 118-109. The Lakers have won the last five in the series but are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to New Orleans. The Pelicans are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall and 10-4 ATS in their last 15 games as underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at Wisconsin 6:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin who is 13-2 SU at home is putting it together winning their last five contests while the Golden Gophers are off of a disheartening 74-73 home loss to Maryland as they blew a 17-point second half lead. Minnesota is 11-6 ATS after a straight-up loss and has lost four of their last five.The Badgers have had the best of this series winning nine of the last 11 straight-up but are just 2-8-1 ATS when playing teams with losing records and Minnesota is 13-14 SU. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS! 

Houston at Boston 8:30 ET

Rockets (+) over Celtics- Houston owns a four game winning streak in this series and posted a 115-104 win at Boston lsat season and a 116-105 win in at home two weeks ago. Boston has won 14 of 17 and has already seen this 'small ball' play from the Rockets, but will it help. The oddsmaker doesn't believe so, look at this line. The Celtics return home after winning five straight with the last four coming on the road going 5-0 ATS. Houston is 8-2 ATS on the road against team with winning records and are 6-2 ATS as road underdogs. Take the ROCKETS!

Florida State at Clemson 2:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Seminoles- No. 6 ranked Florida State comes to Littlejohn Coliseum winners of their last four and have won seven of eight with their lone loss tat Duke 70-65. The Seminoles have a half-game lead over Louisville trying to win their last first ACC title. Clemson at 14-13 is two years removed from a Sweet-16 appearance and just had a 3-game winning streak stopped on Tuesday by Megabucks winner Georgia Tech. With a 'double-bye' already assured for the ACC Tournament the Seminoles may come out flat here. Take CLEMSON! 

Washington State at Washington 9:00 ET

Huskies (-) over Cougars- Okay, here we have the Pac-12 cellar dweller Washington opening a 10-point favorite against their arch rival Washington State. The Huskies just ended a nine-game losing streak with a 25-point 87-52 win over California and get to play their in-state competition who they have dominated through the years. Washington has won seven of the last 10 meetings at home and lead the all-time series 185-105. The Cougars have been are on a four-game losing streak and have gone 2-11 since point guard Quade Green was ruled ineligible and have averages just 55 points in their last four games. Take WASHINGTON!

Indiana at Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Now, this makes no sense to me at all. Here is Purdue having lost their last four their longest losing streak in six years a heavy favorite over Indiana who has won their last two and have five wins over nationally ranked teams. But, there are a few trends that explain this 'number.' To start with the Hoosiers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games including 1-5 ATS as road underdogs, while Purdue is 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as home favorite. I can add that Indiana is 3-7 ATS after a straight-up win and the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PURDUE!

Maryland at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has a two-game lead in the Big Ten despite losing to Ohio State on Sunday ending their nine game win streak. Minnesota who had dropped five of their previous games came alive with a 83-57 rout of Northwestern Sunday. The Terrapins have won and covered the last three meetings and yet this 'price' is low. Maybe the reason is that Maryland will be ESPN's focal point Saturday as they host Michigan State. For whatever reason this line is way too low. Something's up? Take MINNESOTA! 

Boston at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Celtics- Sometimes as they say 'less is more' as the supporting cast is performing at a higher level with All-Star Damian Lillard sidelined with a groin injury. Even Carmelo Anthony is beginning to look like a real NBA player as he scored a season's best 32 points last time out and CJ McCollum put up a season-high 41 points. On the other side of the coin the Celtics young phenom Jayson Tatum matched his career high of 41 points against the Lakers Sunday picking up the slack left with Kemba Walker's absence. Boston had won 12 of 14 before falling to LA and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Celtics are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 meetings in Portland but, the Blazers who are playing better of late are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

T.C.U. at Iowa State 7:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Cyclones- Both of these Big-12 clubs are having disappointing seasons as they enter this contest winning just 3-of-10. TCU who has 16 wins on the year is just 1-8 on the road and the home Cyclones have suffered their two worst losses in school history. Iowa State is 2-6 ATS in their last eight while the Horned Frogs are 2-7 ATS in their last nine. (not that much on either side) But, TCU has won the last five meetings win a non-cover OT win 81-79 this season. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Louisville at Florida State 7:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- No. 8 Florida State is one of the more talented teams in the nation and have won their last three and six of seven. Louisville who has a deep basketball tradition is 23-5 on the season and have only one player scoring in double-digits. That is a testament to a well coached team with balance. The Seminoles took the first meeting at Louisville 78-65 in early January a stinging loss that grounded the Cardinals. Louisville is 5-0 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take LOUISVILLE!

Indiana at Toronto 6:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Raptors- Toronto who many though would take a step down after losing Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers but have played like true Champions without him. The Raptors lost their final game before the All-Star break ending a franchise record 15-game winning streak but rebounded (noticed how I fit that in) with a 118-101 win over Phoenix. Meanwhile, Indiana ended a six game losing streak with a win over Milwaukee and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. As good as the Raptors have been they are just 2-8 ATS in games following a win by 10-points or more. Take INDIANA!

Rutgers at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin is battling its way into Big Dance contention with three straight wins and is cocky about today's matchup as they seek a bit of revenge against the Scarlet Knights who handed the Badgers a loss in Piscataway 72-65. But, Rutgers is a tougher club this season and is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games overall and 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs. The Badgers are 1-4-2 ATS following a straight-up win. Take RUTGERS! 

L.S.U. at South Carolina 6:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- Yeah, well this one look bogus to me...after losing their last two at Alabama and at home to Kentucky the oddsmaker seems to think that LSU is ready to swoon. The Gamecocks have been sneaking up on people as the leaders knocked each other around they have won five of six. The Tigers find them selves in almost the same spot as last year when the entered Columbia on a 3-game slide and posted a 89-67 victory to end their slide. This year it's only at two-games until the final buzzer here...then it will be three. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! 

Dallas at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks is 33-22 at the break and are tied with Oklahoma City for the 7thseed in the Western Conference. The key to the Mavs resurgence has been the play of Luca Doncic who miss seven games before the break with Dallas losing five but rebounded with a 20-point win over the Kings when he returned to the lineup. Orlando who has struggled offensively posted a pair of wins before the break scoring 135 and 116 points after having lost 8-of-10. The Mavericks have had the best of the Magic winning 10 of the last 13 meetings in Orlando. Ugly trends surround the Magic as they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games and 2-9 ATS overall in their last 11 as host. Still, the Mavs fall short here. Take ORLANDO!

Pennsylvania at Dartmouth 7:00 ET

Big Green (+) over Quakers- So, they even do it in the Ivy's...yep. Here is Penn winners of six of seven both SU and ATS with a 54-46 win and cover over Dartmouth Feb 1 a meager favorite at a 9-14 club. The Big Green ended a nine game losing streak with a win over Columbia on Valentine's Day and followed that with a 75-53 win over Cornell. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take DARTMOUTH!

Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has moved into the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference by winning eight of their last 10 games outright. These two clubs met on January 2 and were both at 13-22 at that time, but, since then the Grizzlies have gone 15-4 and the Kings 8-11. Sacramento won that matchup 128-123 after overcoming a 20-point deficit. Jabari Parker is expected to make his team debut for the Kings tonight after being acquired from Atlanta. Although the Kings are 5-12-11 ATS in their last 18 home gams they are 4-1 ATS against the Grizzlies at home and they are 19-7 ATS when playing with three or more days rest. Take SACRAMENTO! 

Ohio State at Iowa 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Hawkeyes- Two of the Big Ten's Top-25 ranked teams meet at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena where No. 20 Iowa is 12-1 on the season including the last 11 in-a-row. No. 25 Ohio State has the nation's 14th ranked defense efficiency and hold opponents to 41.2% shooting on 2-point field goals. This will be the only regular season meeting and the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and now I ask. With the home court and higher poll ranking I question by the 'price' on Iowa is so cheap. The Buckeyes are 10-3 following a ATS win while the Hawkeyes are 0-3-2 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win. Take OHIO STATE!

Auburn at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- No. 11 Auburn hasn't been anything special since losing their first game of the season at Alabama when they were 16-0 and ranked No. 4 in the country. The Tigers have struggled from the perimeter and have lost projected NBA lottery pick Issac Okoro who suffered a hamstring injury and sat out Saturday's loss at Missouri as they have dropped three of five on the road. Georgia meanwhile has lost four straight and eight of nine but will have a healthy Anthony Edwards who many expect to be the top NBA pick in June. Take GEORGIA!

North Carolina at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Fighting Irish- North Carolina is having one of the worst season's in school history have lost their last five to lower their record to 10-15 overall and 3-11 in ACC play. When you consider that the Tar Heels started the year 5-0 and have gone 5-15 since after opening conference play with a 75-65 win over Notre Dame. The Tar heels were without freshman sensation Cole Anthony who has sideline with an injury are aren ow 0-5 since his return. As bad as things have been for Carolina they are 4-0 ATS as an underdog and lead the ACC in rebounds per game. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

San Diego State at Boise State 4:00 ET

Broncos (+) over Aztecs- For a college basketball team to go undefeated, any college basketball team on any level to go undefeated is a huge accomplishment these days with all of the added games and early season tournaments adding games with unfamiliar opponents. As the season wears on an undefeated team will feel the pressure increase as the regular season draws to a close. No. 4 San Diego State (25-0) will feel the pressure today at ExtraMile Arena where Boise State is 12-1 on the year. The home team have won and 'covered' the last four meetings but the Aztecs are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games while the Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home game including 12-1 Straight-up this season. With the added pressure on San Diego State and the home court advantage of playing in Boise, I give the point spread edge to the home team. Take BOISE STATE!

West Virginia at Baylor 4:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Bears- Without question Baylor is the best college basketball team that I have seen play this season. They are deserving of their NO. 1 ranked and their 15-5 ATS record will attest to their value. West Virginia seems to be a Bob Huggins clone team, they play great defense in big game but often come up short on the other end of the floor. The Mountaineers have lost two straight and must have been looking ahead in their last game at home against Kansas 58-49 as they failed to score in the final 5:07. Huggins will have them ready here and it will come down to the final buzzer which means take the dig. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:05 ET

Thunder (+) over Pelicans- The storyline now for New Orleans is they play of No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson who has played nine game and has been everything that was expected. The Pelicans are 5-4 since his debut as he comes off of his 31-point performance, nine rebounds and five assists Tuesday against Portland. Oklahoma City is 3-0 in the season series and have lost their last two after having won 9-of-10. The Thunder are 21-5 ATS on the road and 37-16 ATS in their last 53 games as an underdog. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Wichita State and Central Florida 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Shockers-Wichita State who started the season 15-1 is reeling having lost their last three and five of seven including a 76-43 plumping at Houston on Sunday. The Shockers have won all four of their AAC meetings SU but are 2-2 ATS and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records and 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games as favorites. Central Florida although 1-5 ATS in their last six home games are 1908 ATS against teams with winning SU records. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Louisville at Georgia Tech 8:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Cardinals- No. 5 Louisville has won 10 straight entering Atlanta and is seeking a possible No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals won the first meeting at home 68-64 as they overcame an 11-point second half deficit and are now 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Georgia Tech has great bounce-back capabilities as they are 17-4 after an AYS loss and 23-9 ATS after a straight-up loss and they were defeated by Pittsburgh 73-64 last time out. Take the YELLOW JACKETS!

Milwaukee at Indiana 7:35 ET

Pacers (+) over Bucks- Talk about streaks, Milwaukee has won five straight and 14 of 15 heading to Indiana to play the Pacers who have lost six straight. The Bucks who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo in Monday's win over Sacramento are now 5-0 both SU and ATS when the 'Freak' sits out. The Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games at home and have lost four straight to the Bucks including a pair of blowout losses this season. After all that data the line-maker has installed the Bucks as a meager favorite and I expect Indiana who is 1-5 since the return of Victor Oladipo to rise tonight. Take INDIANA!

Portland at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans and Portland are coming alive before the All-Star break as they vie for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Trailblazers after a horrid start to the season are 2.5 games behind eighth place Memphis and the Pelicans follow them 2.5 games back. The Pelicans are off of a win at Indiana and did it without their two power forwards as both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson sat out. Portland lost in an earlier visit to New Orleans 115-104 in November has won six of their last eight games straight-up and 7-1 ATS get the money here. Although the Pelicans are 5-2 ATS as home favorites they are just 8-17 ATS when playing a team with a losing record. Take PORTLAND!

Penn State at Purdue 6:30 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Nittany Lions- Penn State gas reeled off six wins in-a-row and have climbed to No. 13 after moving up spots with wins over Michigan State and Minnesota. The Lions are starting to get some attention as they played before their first home sell-out crowd in nine years and now take to the road at Purdue in Mackey Arena where the Boilermakers are 10-2 SU on the season. State is 9-2-1 ATS as road underdogs but the Boilermakers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 27 home games. This line reflects the oddsmakers belief that the home team here has a major advantage. Take PURDUE!

Miami at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Heat- The storyline here is the 'new' make-up of players added and dismissed from these two clubs since the trade deadline. Golden State has added former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins who spent five plus years in Minnesota and broke in with 24 points against the Lakers in a 125-120 loss on Saturday. Miami added Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder who have yet to mesh in with the Heat as they have lost their last three and six of their last eight. Although Miami is 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight-up loss but just 2-7 ATS in their last nine as road favorites. Take the WARRIORS!

Florida State at Duke 7:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Seminoles- These two ACC clubs are both ranked in the Top-10 with identical (20-3) records as Florida State is No. 8 and Duke at No. 7. The Blue Devils survived a scare at North Carolina where they trailed by 13 with 4:30 to go and managed to overcome the Tar Heels at the buzzer in overtime 98-96 while the Seminoles were cruising by Miami 99-81. High scoring Duke (2nd in the nation) is averaging 83.1 points per game while Florida State who is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall and 1-5 ATS after straight-up win. The Devils are also 2-5 ATS in their last seven but the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and and the 'line' says to me...lay it. Take DUKE!

Memphis at Washington 6:00 ET 

Wizards (+) over Grizzlies- Despite their loss at Philadelphia and dropping to .500 on the season Memphis is still clinging to the final payoffs spot in the Western Conference. Washington is coming off of a thrilling 119-118 win over Dallas with Bradley Beal scoring 29 points and newcomer Shabazz Napier adding 14 in his debut. The Wizards will also have Jerome Robinson available Sunday. The Grizzlies posted a 128-11 home win over the Wizards back in mid December and now it's turn-about. The Wiz are 5-1 ATS as a home dog in their last six and Memphis is 1-4 ATS in D.C. Take WASHINGTON!

Ohio State at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin has lost three of their last four with their lone win over Michigan State who everyone seems to be beating these days and now Ohio State who had six losses in seven games has won their last three. The Buckeyes are actually 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall but when hot they stay hot and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up win. This is a different kind of season for the Badgers as their coaching change hasn't met previous standards as they are 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 following a loss. Take OHIO STATE!

Denver at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets- Denver is feeling pretty good about themselves as they have won 12 of 17 but they are especially proud of their last win at Utah when they had just seven players available. The Nuggets should be very confident having defeated the Suns four straight and 14 of the past 16 meetings. Phoenix who is out of the playoff picture in the West once again broke a four-game losing streak against Houston last night scoring their biggest margin of victory this season winning 127-91. Denver is not only 5-11 ATS after a straight-up win they are just 2-5 ATS as road favorites while the Suns love playing on Saturday's when they are 6-1-1 ATS. Take PHOENIX!

Seton Hall at Villanova 2:30 ET

Pirates (+) over Wildcats- No. 10 Villanova is off of back-to-back Big East losses and for the most part the common thought is that they will recover at home against Seton Hall. The problem is that the No. 12 Pirates who bring the Conference's leading scorer Myles Powell have different ideas. The Wildcats have the confidence that they will maintain the status-quo as they haven't lost at home to Seton Hall since 1994. But, it is a new era and the Hall is 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Villanova just doesn't seem to have the 'it' favor this season and the Pirates have covered three of the last four meetings. Take SETON HALL!

Maryland at Illinois 8:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Illini- As it should be these two will be battling for the top spot in the Big Ten as No. 9 Maryland invades Champaign on a five-game winning streak against No. 20 Illinois. These two met in their conference opener at Maryland where the Terps prevailed as a 10-point favorite winning 59-58 which moved the underdog to 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. But, here we have the Illini who are 12-1 SU at home in a virtual pick-em situation hosting and not given any room to win and not cover. Much too shallow a price. Take MARYLAND!

San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- Both of these clubs have been perennial playoff teams that are on the outside looking in as Portland (23-28) sits in the ninth spot and San Antonio (22-28) in the tenth spot trailing Memphis who is 26-25. The Spurs are on their annual Rodeo Road Trip as they are displaced for a stretch of eight games and have already dropped their first two in LA to both the Lakers and Clippers. The Blazers have been inconsistent for the most part and are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games including 1-4-1 ATS as a home favorite. San Antonio's play has improved after a horrid start and are 11-3-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and 6-2 in their last eight as underdogs. Take the SPURS!

Connecticut at Tulsa 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Golden Hurricane- Tulsa is 15-6 SU on the season and have won their last six going 6-0 ATS and now they come up a meager favorite against a Connecticut team that is 0-6 SU on the road. The Golden Hurricane have won five straight at home against the Huskies and have lost only once at home. But, currently they are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as home favorites. Three of the past five gams went overtime and the points should be good here. Take CONNECTICUT!

Seton Hall at Georgetown 8:30 ET

Hoyas (+) over Pirates- Georgetown shown plenty of heart by rallying from 17-points down against St. John's to pull out a 73-72 victory ending a 3-game slide and now face No. 13 Seton Hall who had their 10-game winning streak ended by Xavier last time out. In that contest the Musketeers went out to a 30-6 lead and were out-rebounded 51-22 and that simply show that Xavier wanted it more. The Hoyas are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games and the home team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take GEORGETOWN!

Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Dallas has won their last two without start Luka Doncic with Kristaps Porzingis getting back into the flow scoring 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds against Indiana on Monday. For Memphis there has been a bonding of sorts as players have stepped-up and commented on the Andre Oguodala situation where he refuses to play for the Grizzlies. The Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings but just 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games and just 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 following a win. Memphis meanwhile is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Iowa at Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Hawkeyes- Purdue has been one of the more inconsistent teams in college basketball this season and here they come being favored over No. 17 Iowa. The Hawkeyes lead the Big Ten in scoring averaging 78.9 points per contest and is led by junior center Luka Garza who is scoring 23 points per game. The Boilermakers trailed lowly Northwestern by 10 in the second half and rallied by scoring the final 11 points of the game to steal the victory. They are 9-2 SU at home and the odds-makers believe that they win here and so do I. (Why are they favored?) Take PURDUE!

Milwaukee at New Orleans 7:35 ET

Pelicans (+) over Bucks- The Pelicans started to make a positive move in early January and have only improved their with the debut of Zion Williamson added to the line-up. Milwaukee of course brings the most dynamic player in the NBA today with Giannis Antetokounmpo who had 30 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists Saturday as he led the Bucks to their 10 win in their last 11 games. The quickly improving Pelicans are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games and are 6-3 ATS in their last eight games as home dogs and 8-2 ATS in their last eight home games overall. Look for the Pels who had won three straight before Houston did them in last time out to rebound here both on boards and scoreboard. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Auburn at Arkansas 7:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- Auburn has been good to 'us' this season both with and against and now they are coming off of a huge win at home over Kentucky and have won four in-a-row since dropping a pair to Alabama and Florida. The Razorbacks broke a 3-game SEC losing streak with a 82-78 road win over Alabama and are now 4-4 in conference. The No. 18 Tigers are 8-0 in SEC action but are aware that LSU visits next and are already thinking about a letdown. Arkansas has 16 wins and that is no fluke as they lead the nation in 3-point field goal percentage defense (24.7) and top the SEC in steals pr games. Look for the RAZORBACKS to gore the Tigers. Take ARKANSAS!

Baylor at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bears- The nation's No. 1 team certainly deserve their lofty ranking as they have reeled of 18 straight wins and are a splendid 14-6 ATS on the season including 5-0 ATS in true road games. Kansas State is having a down season at 9-12 but are 8-3 SU at home. The Bears have done it more with defense than anything else as they are fifth in the nation on scoring defense holding opponents to 58 points per game. The odd thing about this series is that the road team is 7-1-1 ATS in the last nine meetings with the underdog 21-8-2 ATS in the last 31 meetings with K.State being favored most of the time. Take KANSAS STATE!

Philadelphia at Miami 7:35 ET

76ers (+) over Heat- The NBA's two clubs with the best home records will clash in Miami where the Heat are 21-3 SU while the 76ers are 22-2 SU when hosting but take on a different hue when on the road. Philadelphia is just 9-17 SU on the road and are coming off of a beating at Boston 116-95 where Joel Embiid was just 1-for-11 shooting from the floor. Miami meanwhile was pounding the Magic at Orlando and return home where they are 15-6-1 ATS as favorites in their last 22 games while the Sixers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs and are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. But, with this line so low and Philly is 3-1-1 ATS in their last five trips to Miami and I expect them to rebound here. Take PHILADELPHIA!

San Francisco vs Kansas City 6:30 ET

49ers (+) over Chiefs- Here's the rub...I see it in the SB props! Leading the NFL in rushing the season San Francisco has passed for barely 200 yards in their two playoff games while rushing for 571 yards against Minnesota and Green Bay. What I am seeing with the SB Props is a number way out of whack that I can't ignore it. Total passing yards for Jimmy Garoppolo opened at 259 and has been bet down considerable. But, the point is that the odds makers expect the Niners to make an adjustment and turn to their passing game here. Kansas City is averaging 419 total yards in the playoffs and the 49ers allowed a league low 169.2 yards passing per game. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Georgetown at St. John's 1:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Red Storm- A pair of Big East bottom feeders will battle to keep out of the baseball as St. John's hosts Georgetown in Madison Square Garden. This is the second meeting of the season between these two as the Hoyas crushed the Storm in the first first time out 87-66. Most would expect St. John's to rebound here and even the series but the 'number' tells me something else. Georgetown has lost three straight, 5-of-6 and 6-of-8 while the Red Storm have lost 7-of-9. The home team is 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings but this game is not on the St. John's campus. Take GEORGETOWN!

Philadelphia at Boston 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- Now this one has me taken back a bit as Boston has opened a meager favorite here at home and the 'price' has dwindled since. What causes my attention to peak here is the home and away records of both teams. Philadelphia as most know are a dominating 22-2 at home while posting a poor 9-16 record on the road. Boston is 19-5 SU at home and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games against teams with winning records. The 76ers are 0-5-1 ATS as road underdogs and are not only 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings and 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to Boston. This line makes no sense to me...take PHILADELPHIA!

Rutgers vs Michigan 4:30 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Wolverines- It hasn't been the best of season's for the Wolverines as they have been booted out of the Top-10 and will at this point need a deep run in their conference tournament to have a chance to qualify. This must be basketball as No. 25 Rutgers is looking for their first NCAA berth in 28 years and their first win ever over Michigan after 10 unsuccessful attempts. The Knights are 19-7-3 ATS in their last 29 games overall so the program is on an upswing while the Wolverines are 0-7-1 ATS against teams with a straight-up winning record and 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. Take RUTGERS!

Louisville at N.C. State 2:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cardinals- The Cardinals come flying into Raleigh on a 7-game win streak while the ground Wolfpack has lost their last two losing to Middle of the roaders North Carolina and Georgia Tech after having defeated Virginia. NC State is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home underdog and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. No. 6 Louisville is 5-0 on the ACC road while and have won four of the last five meetings except for their last visit here to close the 2018 season. Take NC STATE!

Oklahoma City at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City who is a more than respectable 14-10 straight-up on the road are an amazing 19-5 ATS and have won four in-a-row away from home outright. Phoenix who is 0-6 ATS in their last six home games are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up win but they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog. Suns who have shown great strides this season played their first 30 of 32 games without former No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton who was 13-of-15 shooting with nine rebounds in their 133-104 rout at Dallas. Take PHOENIX!

V.C.U at Rhode Island 7:00 ET

VCU Rams over RI Rams- Two of the Atlantic-10 better clubs go at it in Rhode Island where the Rams will host Virginia Commonwealth. VCU has some wonderful trends to support their backers as they are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 as road favorites and are 12-5- ATS in their last 17 games following an ATS win. URI meanwhile is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall but just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine home games as underdogs. Also note that the favorites is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take VCU!

Utah at Denver 10:35 ET

Jazz (+) over Jazz- Oddly enough this air of better Western Conference foe are off of losses as Utah has dropped their last two including a loss at San Antonio last night and the Nuggets are off of a loss at Memphis. The Jazz had won 19 of 21 before the double losses and Denver had won 8-of-11. It appears to me that this line is a bit short as considering Nuggets are 6-0-1 after a loss and the Jazz is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Denver. But, Utah is n15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 and 6-1 ATS following a ATS loss and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take UTAH!

Minnesota at Illinois 7:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Illini- Last season the Illini won just seven of 20 Big Ten games and this season they already have seven wins will 11 more conference games to go. Minnesota is playing their second straight game against a ranked opponent as they were outclassed at Michigan State losing 70-52 last time out. The Golden Gophers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss and 7-3 ATS against teams with winning records. Illinois has been inconsistent following an ATS win going 9-20-1 ATS in their next 30 games. Take MINNESOTA!

Baylor at Iowa State 9:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Bears- No. 1 Baylor has won 16 straight and certainly are deserving of their ranking as they have been the best and most consistent of all the previous No. 1 ranked teams (7 others). Iowa State has been disappointing (9-10) to date and have lost 3-of-4 including a home loss to Auburn last time out while the Bears were putting away Florida in Gainesville. The series is a virtual 'push' with the Cyclones holding a slim 20-19 edge but winning 14 of 17 in Ames. Bad spot for Baylor...take IOWA STATE!  

Memphis at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks 9+) over Grizzlies- Memphis was a Megabucks winner over Denver last night and have won 10 of their last 12 games and are one-game under .500 after a 6-16 start. New York on the other hand has lost 11 of its past 14 games including last night's loss at Charlotte and are tied with Cleveland with the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies have won 11 of the last 15 meetings and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings but just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 in their last 14 games as road favorites. I expect a bit of a slip by the Griz tonight after a strong performance in their win against the Nuggets. New York is 5-1 ATSin their last six games overall and 7-3 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record. Take NEW YORK!

Florida State at Virginia 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Seminoles- No. 5 Florida State winners of ten straight are visiting the defending National Champs who have played like they are still hungover from last year's achievement. Virginia had lost four of five before taking down Wake Forest in overtime Sunday. This was a tough hard fought win that is the Cavaliers style, coach Tony Bennett burst into song after his troops rallied from 12-points down in the second half. The Seminoles are trying to fill the void in the FSU program after horrible seasons on the gridiron but in basketball the 'tribe' doesn't accept the role well as they are 2-6 ATS as favorites and 3-7 ATS after a SU win. The Cavs are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 overall but rise here. Take VIRGINIA!

Wisconsin at Iowa 8:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- No.19 Iowa is trying to make a move in the Big Ten and has won four straight while Wisconsin continues to be inconsistent losing 2-of-3 while going 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games overall. The Badgers who are 7-3 SU since Micah Potter became eligible and have won eight of the last 10 meetings against Iowa. Wisconsin's struggles are a product of a 3-7 ATS road record but the road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Hawkeyes are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight home games but will get caught here by a team that is desperate for a victory. Take WISCONSIN!

Orlando at Miami 7:35 ET

Magic (+) over Heat- Both of these clubs are off of losses to the L.A. Clippers with the Magic having dropped three straight and 5-of-5 both SU and ATS. Miami's loss drops them to 20-2 SU at home and are 16-6-1 ATS at home and 21-9-2 ATS after a loss. Orlando is 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Miami and 9-4 SU in the last 13 meetings. Take ORLANDO!

Toronto at San Antonio 4:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Raptors- San Antonio has shown some life of late posting a 3-game winning streak before getting ambushed at home against Phoenix (103-99) last time out but that loss may not be such a bad thing as they are 9-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. Toronto meanwhile, has won six straight with their last loss at home to the Spurs and are just 2-5 ATS against team with losing records. The head-to-head matchups are one-sided with San Antonio 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings and is 6-1 ATS against the Raptors in the last seven meetings at home. Take the SPURS!

Michigan State at Minnesota 3:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Spartans- After dropping two of three both on the road Michigan State has fallen a half-game behind Illinois for the Big Ten lead. Minnesota has won 3-of-4 but dropped a 74-58 decision to the Spartans on Jan. 9 but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Michigan State is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as road favorites and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Lakers- There are a lot of do's and don't I see when looking at this game. To start with Philadelphia 20-2 SU at home (12-8-2 ATS) and the Lakers are 20-4 SU on the road. Of, course with Los Angeles favored here it brings into fold some trends that can shape your opinion. To start with the Lakers are 2-5 ATS as road favorites but 9-3 ATS in their last 12 in the City of Brotherly Love but just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. The 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games but are just 1-5-1 ATS as underdogs. So where do we go with this one, no Embiid or guard Josh Richardson for the Sixers who will adjust and play a perimeter game. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Villanova at Providence 1:00 ET

Friars (+) over Wildcats- Interesting Big East matchup between No. 9 Villanova and Providence as the Wildcats have won five straight as they are 5-1 in conference action. In comparative scores the Wildcats defeated Butler by 15 while the Friars lost to the Bulldogs by 12 and that would make most gravitate to Villanova but this is the smallest 'number' in this series that the Wildcats have been favored in over 20 meetings and they are just 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 road games and 1-6-1 ATS as road favorites. Take PROVIDENCE!

Marquette at Butler 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Golden Eagles- Like ships passing in the night these two Big East clubs are moving in opposite directions as No. 12 Butler is on a 3-game slide while the Golden Eagles have won their last three. With Markus Howard leading the way Marquette is climbing the conference ladder as he leads the Big East in scoring at 31.7. Butler has shown the ability to bounce back in the past as they are 5-2 following a loss and the Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. In need of a good effort (specifically on defense) the Bulldogs bite...take BUTLER!

L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers continue to roll and have won 11 of their last 13 (7-5-1 ATS) but are 1-4 ATS in their last five games. Brooklyn on the other hand has lost four straight and 11 of 13 since Christmas and have 'covered' just twice and have lost and failed to 'cover' eight times as an underdog. Los Angeles is 13-2 SU but just 6-9 ATS in their last 15 road games and are 4-10-1 ATS as a favorite and 1-5 ATS as a road favorite in their last six. The Nets have been terrible against the number but with the return of Caris LeVert and Kyrie Irving the Nets who are 11-11 at Barclays Center will come up big here. Take BROOKLYN!

Indiana at Phoenix 9:05 ET

Suns over Pacers- Indiana had won five straight and things were going merrily along and then they ran into the Utah Jazz who beat them so bad it may take more than one game to recover over their worst loss of the season and now they feel exposed. They may have lost their mojo...Phoenix is already within one victory of last season's win total and have seem to have caught a groove. An oddity about the Pacers being 6-0 in the last six meetings all of which they are favored...not tonight Take PHOENIX!

Cincinnati at Temple 7:00 ET

Owls (+) over Bearcats- Cincinnati has won four of five after a slow start while Temple has lost four of five with their lone win over Wichita State at home. The Bearcats like their football team looks good until the pressure is on and then they fold, especially on the road where they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games and 9-21 ATS in their last 28 games overall. The Owls are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings with Cincinnati taking the last two. Bounce back for the Owls here. Take TEMPLE!

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Mavericks- Strangely enough the first place Mavericks who now lead Houston by a one-game in the Southwest Division have the worst home record of any first place team in the league at 13-10. Dallas has won four straight games after dropping two straight at home against the Nuggets and Lakers and will welcome the return of Kristaps Porzingis who has missed 10 games because of a knee injury. The Mavs are just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 0-4 ATS at home against teams with winning records. The Clippers are just 2-8 ATS after a straight-up win and just 1-4 ATS at Dallas. LA won the first matchup 114-99 back in November when Doncic missed all eight of hie 3-point shots. Take the CLIPPERS!

Butler at Villanova 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A pair of Big East clubs that are changing directions has No. 11 Villanova has won 10 of their last 11 SU while No. 12 Butler has dropped their last two conference games after starting the season 15-1. The Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 4-0 as an underdog. The Wildcats who are 31-15 ATS in their last 46 home games have slipped after a straight-up win going 5-12-1 ATS and are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. Take BUTLER!

L.A. Lakers at Boston 7:35 ET

Celtics (+) over Lakers- The banged-up Celtics are in a three-game losing streak and are on a six out of eight slide after bowing to Phoenix Saturday. Los Angeles on the other hand has managed to go 4-1 without their injured start Anthony Davis as LeBron James continues to be the most dominating player in the NBA. The pressure here will increase on Boston as Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown are sidelined and they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games and just 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings. But, here the table turn as the Celtics are 12-3 ATS as a home underdog. Take BOSTON!

Indiana at Denver 8:05 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Two of the NBA's better contenders face-off in Denver where the Nuggets are 17-5 straight-up while Indiana is 10-10 SU on the road. Both teams are on winning streaks with the Pacers at four and Denver at three and Indiana is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Nuggets who in the past have had a strong home court advantage are just 2-5-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Take INDIANA!

Tennessee at Kansas City 3:05 ET

Titans (+) over Chiefs- It is said that experience is the best teacher and after last year's AFC overtime Championship game at Kansas City the Patriots pull off the improbable win. Therefore, this will be Pat Mahomes second straight chance to get the the Super Bowl something that Andy Reid has only done once in 21 years of coaching. This is the fourth straight do-or-die road games for Tennessee and some may believe that to be a negative, I don't. The truth of the is matter when teams are playing well it's better to be on the road where there are less distractions from family and errants that have to be run. Teams seem to bond on the road more so than at home. The Chiefs weakness have always their defense and with Henry running the ball and keeping it out of Mahomes' hands. Titans are 7-2 ATS in their last nine since Tannehill took over at quarterback and 7-1-1 ATS versus the AFC. KC is 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven overall but just 3-8 ATS in the last 11 playoff games. Add that the road team is 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take TENNESSEE!

L.A. Lakers at Houston 8:35 ET

Rockets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers nine-game win streak was ended by Orlando Wednesday and they finished the first half of their season with a 33-8 record the best in the west. That loss by LA was the first this season against a team with a losing record which means that they are now 22-1 when facing sub-par teams. Anthony Davis is questionable and that can only help the struggling Rockets who have lost their last two and three of four games. Los Angeles doesn't feed well after a weak performance as they are 2-5-1 after an ATYS loss and they have dropped 17 of the past 21 meetings to the Rockets and they are 6-13 ATS at Houston. Note, the Rockets are 11-2 ATS when playing on two days rest. Take HOUSTON!

Missouri at Alabama 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- After taking care of business for 'us' last Saturday against Florida the Missouri got pounded at Mississippi State 72-45 and have now lost 3-of-4. Alabama did 'us' a cerise as our Megabucks winner over Auburn last time out crushing their hated rival 83-64. So, it only stands to reason the The Tigers bounce back from a beating and the Crimson Tide ebb out as fall short after a huge win. I can add a lot of other stuff like the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings or more like Alabama is 9-0 ATS at home. See...enough. Take MISSOURI!

Michigan at Iowa 9:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Hawkeyes- Michigan who opened the season 7-0 was ranked No. 4 at one time before they hit a wall and are 4-5 SU in their last nine games and have dropped to No. 19 in the national rankings. These two have already met once this season back on December 6 as the Wolverines posted a 103-91 victory over the Hawkeyes who are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Most would think that Iowa will come up big at home in the second meeting of the season after bowing in the first but Michigan is 10-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take MICHIGAN

Miami at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Thunder- Miami who is 28-12 on the year have built their record by going 18-1 at home but it has been a different story on the road where they are an unimpressive 10-11 straight-up. Oklahoma City has won 12 of their last 16 games but were pounded early by Toronto 130-121 their last timeout and are still 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Miami who is 1-5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Heat breaking a six-game series losing streak with a 116-107 win at OKC last season. The Thunder needs help in the middle where centers Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel may both be sidelined. Take MIAMI!

Colorado at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Buffalos- This is the second time that these two Pac-12 clubs will be facing each other this season, the first encounter a 81-71 win by Colorado a game played in Shanghai, China didn't count in the conference standings. The No. 20 ranked Buffaloes are off of a huge 91-52 win over Utah and have won six of seven going 5-2 ATS. The Buffs have won six of the past nine meetings but are 0-6 at Tempe Su in their last six trips to Tempe. Arizona State has had the toughest non-conference schedule in the Pac-12 and that experience will help here. Colorado is just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 as road favorites and 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 road games overall. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Utah at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz- When you're hot you're hot and that is the Jazz as of now as they have won their last 10 and 15 of their last 16 and are 2-0 this season against New Orleans. The Pelicans have won 3-of-4 with that loss at home to Utah 10 days ago. The ATS stats are outrageous for the Jazz as they are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games and 7-1 ATS on the road in their last eight games and they are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. New Orleans who is improving daily is 6-1-1 ATS as a home underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take PELICANS!

Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- Dallas may be the biggest and most positive surprise in the NBA this season but have won consecutive games for the first time since December winning those games by 22.5 points. The Mavericks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 as road favorites but just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games after a straight-up win. And 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Sacramento has been a disappointment at home and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games but somehow are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall and an amazing 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 7-3 ATS at home. Take the KINGS!

Auburn at Alabama 9:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- For a team that is 15-0 straight-up No.4 Auburn has been nothing but mediocre ATS going 8-7. The Tigers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games but are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites. The goof here is that Alabama is 8-7 SU but a huge profit making 12-3 ATS on the season. As a matter of fact the Tide is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 8-0 ATS in their last eight games at home. Auburn is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings but get caught in a rivals nest. Take ALABAMA!

Houston at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Rockets- Houston paced by leading NBA scorer James Harden 37.7 points per games has started to show some consistency winning four of their last five straight-up and have won six of the last seven meetings with the Grizzlies including a 107-100 win in Memphis on November 4th. Memphis has won their last five SU and are 5-0 ATS and has come on strong after a slow start. The Grizzlies opened the season 6-16 but have won 12 of their last 18 and are 6-2-1 ATS as an underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four at home. Take MEMPHIS!

Louisville at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cardinals- No. 11 Louisville has won their last two games including a thrilling 67-64 win at Notre Dame after consecutive losses to Kentucky and Florida State while Pittsburgh is off of a lackluster performance at Miami where they fell behind 16-0 to start the games and started the second half on the wrong end of a 16-4 run. The Cardinals who 6-2-1 ATS as favorites are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games when playing a team will a winning home record. The Panthers have struggled as an underdog going 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 in that role and just 1-5-1 ATS as a home dog. But, the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and with Putt's poor effort last time out I believe they will be ready tonight. Take PANTHERS!

Orlando at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings over Magic- Orlando was a game away from the breakeven point on the season but then took to the road where the Sun handed them a 98-94 loss while the Kings have won three of four before getting routed by Milwaukee. Marvin Bagley III returns after a six game absence and he can do nothing but help this young club. Sacramento placed in the favorites roll have struggled at home going 2-6 ATS and 2-9 ATS at home overall. Still the Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts against the Magic. Take SACRAMENTO!

Clemson vs L.S.U. 8:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Tigers- Okay, I must admit that LSU has had the more impressive resume and have shown to me that they were the best team in college football this year with the best quarterback. But, I am old school and don't believe the 'Champion' can be displaced until beaten. Clemson was undefeated last year and was crowned the Nation Champions and they have yet to lose this year, like boxing to me you 'must' defeat the champ. The 'public' of course is enamored with Louisiana State with Joe Burrow leading the way it is hard not to root for a team that defeated Alabama, Auburn and Georgia and everyone else they played and even the 'sharps' laying the points. The rap of Clemson is their scheduLe strength but they have proven worthy and will rise as an underdog (once again) here. Take CLEMSON!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has been one of the best 'takes' in the NBA this season and is 26-13 ATS on the season and 14-5 ATS on the road including 10-1 ATS in their last 11. The Thunder are 12-14 SU in their last 14 while Minnesota has struggled and are just 5-11-1 ATS at home but ate 5-2 ATS overall in their last seven games. But the true stat to be noted is that OKC is just 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings including 0-4 at Minnesota. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Seattle at Green Bay 6:40 ET

packers (-) over Seahawks- How many times does it have to happen to 'us' when playing against the Seahawks. Last week we lost all chances when Carson Wentz went do in the first quarter and Philadelphia was not able to make up for the drop off in talent level. To start with Seattle is 8-1 ATS in their last nine games as a road underdog. Green Bay has not looked the same this season and yet are the No. 2 seed in the NFC and are 7-1 ATS against teams with a winning record and 501 ATS in their last six playoff games and are 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Green Bay. The Packers still are led by Aaron Rogers and he will be the difference. Take GREEN BAY!

Utah at Colorado 6:00 ET

Buffaloes (-) over Utes- Colorado got the tough part done by defeating ranked Oregon 74-65 and then fell against the lesser Oregon State 76-68. For Utah it has been just the opposite as they lost to Oregon and defeated Oregon State. This line appears a bit 'strong' to me as Utah is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games and 7-2 ATS as a road underdog but the favorite and the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Although the Buffaloes are just 3-7 ATS as a home favorite but they are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games at home. Take COLORADO!

Michigan State at Purdue 12:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- I'm still sick about losing with Purdue (+5.5) in double-overtime 84-78 last time out but have the solace that 'we' won with MSU easily last time out. The Spartans are 5-0 in Big Ten play and lead the nation in assists with 19.8 per game while Purdue has won 14 straight conference games at home. Michigan State is just 1-5 ATS as road favorites and the home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings and Purdue is 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 home games and 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up loss. Take PURDUE

Florida at Missouri 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Gators- After a mini 4-game win streak the Tigers have dropped their last two losing at Kentucky and at home against Tennessee. Florida has won their last three and after falling to Butler and Utah State. The are Gators 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games but are currently just 1-4 After a straight-up win. The Tigers are 7-4 SU at home and are in a great spot to pul off the upset. Take MISSOURI!

Minnesota at San Francisco 4:35 ET

Vikings (+) over 49ers- The more I hear about this game I question whether the Vikings have a chance. Reports of grumbling from with-in and a media's constant barrage on Kirk Cousins (along with the public's opinion of him). But, there something to be said about having NFL playoff experience and having multiple appearances under your belt and that is something that San Francisco's Garappolo doesn't have yet. Minnesota is 5-2 ATS on the NFC road underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. The notes on the Niners aren't so hot when you see that they are just 6-19-1 ATS as home favorites and 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games overall. Take MINNESOTA!

Miami at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Heat- Miami has proven itself to be one of the better bets in the NBA this season as they are 22-13-2 ATS and are 17-1 straight-up at home. Brooklyn has lost seven straight games two of which went into overtime and are 0-7 ATS in those seven losses. The Heat are 15-7-1 ATS as a favorite and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Brooklyn. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings overall. Take BROOKLYN!

Maryland at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Terrapins- These two have opened their seasons in different fashions as Iowa has play eight of their last 10 on the road whereas Maryland has play 10 of their first 15 games at home. No. 12 Maryland who dropped out of the Top-10 with a pair of losses but have rebounded with a win over Ohio State while the Hawkeyes have dropped their last two the last of which was to lowly Nebraska. Note that the Terrapins are just 1-4 ATS as road favorites and that Iowa is 6-0 ATS following an ATS loss and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Take IOWA!