Sacramento at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Kings (+) over 76ers- It might be surprising to you because it was to me when I realized it but Sacramento has a better record than the Sixers. Be it just one game but it sort of caught my attention. Now, Philly is coming off an epic performance by Joel Embiid (53-points) who is still on a mission to prove he’s the league’s best and a huge win on Sunday, while the Kings were blown out in New York. Okay, here’s some supporting info, Kings are 15-5 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more as well a 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 road games. Although Philly holds a big series edge the Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five game in Philadelphia. Take SACRAMENTO!

Boston at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Celtics- Boston is off a loss at Golden State 123-107 a game in which they never led despite the loss are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games. But, like so many clubs that go west they experience what I say is a Bang-Bang Theory, that is when they get beat in back-to-back games. LA has been hurt by injuries and only had Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for the seventh time on Saturday. In a tight one the Clippers get it dome. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Arizona State at Creighton 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Blue Jays- No. 21 Creighton won’t be ranked in the Top-25 mush longer as they have lost four straight games and now face a red hot Arizona State squad that has won seven in-a-row. The Sun Devils won 58-57 at Creighton last season and look to do it again with a defense that only allows 59.8 PPG. Devils are 6-0 ATS when playing a team with a winning record. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Chicago at Atlanta 6:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Hawks- Atlanta returns home after losing three straight on the road while Chicago has won their last two games at home over a short-handed Dallas club and Washington. The Bulls won 3-of-4 meetings last season and this year they are 5-2 ATS after a win by 10-points or more. The Hawks are 3-8 ATS at home when hosting a team with a losing record. Take CHICAGO!

Wisconsin at Iowa 6:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa was a huge winner for us last time out as they beat down rival Iowa State 75-56 on Thursday as the won without Kris Murray who leads the team in scoring (19.4) and rebounds 10.1. This time around it will be a little tougher without him as the Badgers (7-2, 1-0) look to win their second Big Ten contest. This game will pit the No. 22 offense of Iowa against the no. 24 defense of Wisconsin. The Badgers are 5-1 ATS on the road and the road team is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Take WISCONSIN!

Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nets- Brooklyn with the combo of Irving and Durant have reeled of five wins in their last six games. These wins came after a 128-117 loss to the Pacers in Indiana back on November 25. Last night the Nets posted a 120-116 win over Atlanta and this being the second of back-to-back games they will have a number a players who will rest. One of course will be Ben Simmons and the other will be Durant and possibly even Irving. Nets are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings against the Pacers and are 1-10 ATS when starters play a combines 150 minutes the previous night. Take INDIANA!

Kansas at Missouri 5:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Jayhawks- No. 6 Kansas is 8-1 and have had 10 days to bask in their glory before taking on undefeated and un-ranked 9-0 Missouri a squad they humiliated 102-65 last season in Lawrence. The Tigers are like playing in a track meet as they lead the nation in scoring averaging 93 PPG and shoot 51% from the field. The Jayhawks average 77 themselves but the rank 104 on defense. The Tigers biggest scare came in overtime at Wichita State 88-84 overcoming a second half deficit. Revenge and better talent has the Tigers stripes shining. Take MISSOURI!

Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Jazz- The return of 3-time defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to Utah in a different uniform for the first time is the storyline in the Great Salt Lake state. The Jazz of course are also without Donovan Mitchell and have performed surprising well to date this season winning 17 of 31. The Jazz are off a 124-123 win over Golden State and I don’t expect them to meet that level of play against tonight. T’wolves are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five visits to Utah. Take MINNESOTA!

Michigan at Minnesota 8:00- ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan (5-3, 0-0) will be playing their Big Ten opener on the road and will be playing without starting guard Jaelin Llewellyn who suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. Minnesota (4-4, 0-1) was handed their third straight loss by Purdue on Sunday. The Wolves are just 7-19 ATS after a SU win and the home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Iowa State at Iowa 8:00 ET

Hawkeyes (-) over Cyclones- Iowa State (7-1) is doing it with defense and are sixth in the nation only allowing 56.8 PPG while for Iowa it is done on offense where they average 83.4 PPG. The Cyclones can be tough under former UNLV leader T.J. Otzelberger who stresses defense. The Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS following a loss and are 38-18-3 ATS in their last 59 home games and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take IOWA!

Ohio State at Rutgers 7:00 ET
Scarlet Knights (+) over Buckeyes- Oops, I’ve done it again! That’s the chant the student body will be using after Rutgers upsets another Big Ten visitor outright like they did as a Megabucks winner over Indiana. Last season the Scarlet Knights scored the final 10-points of the game and defeated the Buckeyes 66-64 and I expect more of the same tonight. Rutgers does it the old fashion way as they are No. 5 on defense allowing just 54.1 PPG and are tough at home. The home club is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and Ohio State is 1-7 ATS after a SU win. Take RUTGERS!

Boston at Phoenix 10;00 ET

Suns (+) over Celtics- Boston is out to prove that this is their season as they lead the NBA in scoring (120.1 PPG), 3-point shooing (40.2%) and Free Throws (84.4%) and have won six of seven. Phoenix who has been playing without Chris Paul for the past 16 games expects his return soon and maybe even tonight. The Suns were caught in a look-ahead at Dallas Monday night and were crushed 130-111 and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss. They are also 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix. Take the SUNS!

Dallas at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Mavericks- Denver had reeled off fur straight victories before make a tow game road trip to Atlanta and New Orleans where they struggled to provide a healthy line-up. Injuries have forced the Nuggets to shuffle his line-up and the second unit has been out played badly. Dallas comes in off a pair routs at New York and hosting Phoenix. The Mavs have not responded well after a SU win and are 3-13 ATS after a victory while theNuggets are 7-2 ATS after a loss. Take DENVER!  

Iowa vs Duke 9:30 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Blue Devils- Duke is once again the show piece in New York’s Madison Square Garden where they play more often then local city schools. Iowa is playing their second straight against an ACC opponent as they defeated Georgia Tech 81-65 last Tuesday. The Hawkeyes have one loss to TCU when they had their worst shooting day of the season going 3-for-17 from downtown. Iowa is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall and Duke is 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take IOWA!

Denver at New Orleans 3:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- Now, here’s a good one...New Orleans is the division leader in the Southwest and it has surely been the impact of Zion Williamson that has made the difference in this years club. The Pelicans have won eight of their last 10 and the last three were without leading scorer Brandon Ingram and he is day-to-day. Nuggets had won four straight before a Friday defeat at Atlanta and will rebound here wit the line being to clue. Take DENVER!

Michigan at Kentucky 1:00 ET

Wildcats (-) over Wolverines- These two once proud basketball schools no longer dominate the top of the polls. Kentucky (5-2)  have beat up on five double-digit wins against inferior competition and have lost against power schools Michigan State and Gonzaga. Michigan State (5-2) have dropped out of the ranking after bowing to Virginia and Arizona State and even struggled with Ohio. The price is high if you are to lay-it and you’ll be right. Take KENTUCKY!

Portland at Utah 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Jazz- After a quite start to the season Portland has dropped three straight and 7-of-8 and their swoon can be attributed to Damian Lillard’s absence as he has missed the last six games and will also be out tonight. Utah has won their last two games after losing five straight. Blazers 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and get the money here. Take PORTLAND!

West Virginia at Xavier 6:30 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Musketeers- The X-man may have three losses already but you can’t blame them for trying as they have lost to No. 10 Indiana at home and to No. 8 Duke and No. 6 Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Tourney. Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins has had plenty of experience against Xavier going 8-8 in the ‘Crosstown Shootout’ when coaching Cincinnati who he led to a Final Four. Mountain-boys have four in double-digits and enough talent with good coaching t win here. take WEST VIRGINIA!   

Wichita State at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Shockers (+) over Wildcats- That was quite a performance by the Shockers last time out hosting Missouri they went overtime before falling 88-84. But, the thing to note is that the tigers shot 54.1% from the floor and made 12 3-pointers, but the committed 20 turnovers and missed 8-of-14 free throws. How does a team make 12 3-pointers and not make FT’s? Kansas State suffered their first loss to Butler in Indianapolis and are 1-4 ATS after a SU loss.

Take WICHITA STATE!

Indiana at Rutgers 4:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hoosiers- Oh boy! Ain’t we got fun...Indiana pops into the Top-10 for the first time in over five years after defeating an over-ratted North Carolina clubs that has now dropped three in-a-row. This is a perfect spot to ambush the 7-0 Hoosiers who are playing their first true road game and they are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 road games after three straight at home. And get this the Scarlet Knights are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games against teams with winning records, add that the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take RUTGERS!  

Illinois at Maryland 9:00 ET

Illini (+) over Terrapins- The 7-0 Terrapins have rolled over the good, the bad and the ugliest of teams defeating every opponents by at least 16 points with their closest game an 18-point win over Miami-Fl. Illinois suffered their only loss in Las Vegas to No. 4 Virginia but they showed that they can play with just about anybody. So, with Maryland romping game after game shouldn’t they be a stronger favorite at home against a team that they have defeated 8-of-10 times straight-up. The dogs is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take ILLINOIS!

Baylor at Gonzaga 8:00 ET

Bears (+) over Bulldogs- These two teams played for the National Championship in 2021 and it wasn’t pretty for the Zags as the 4.5-point underdog Bears led from start to finish as they highest scoring team in the nation was stifled. This time around Gonzaga is playing behind a closed window as it is Baylor that scores 88.1 PPG ranking No.6 while on defense the Bulldogs have dropped to No. 331 allowing 76.7 PPG. Bears are off a beat down by Marquette 96-70 and they are 6-1 ATS after a loss of 20-points or more. Gonzaga is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. The underdogs is 5-0 ATS in this series. Take BAYLOR!

Miami at Boston 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- Boston is the marvel of the league of late scoring 140 points game after game including a trouncing of this same Miami team two days ago as they average a league high 122 PPG. The only way the Heat can cool off the Celtics is to do what they do best and are known for and that is defense. Currently the are ranked No. 8 on D but they have been short-handed with their best stopper on the sideline as Jimmy Butler gamely puts out a professional effort. The Heat are 4-0-1 ATS after allowing 100 points in their previous game  and they are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games in Boston. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has finally gotten over the .500 mark for the first time this season and are still led by the NBA’s new game iron man Kevin Durant who not only has scored an average of 38.7 PPG in his last four contests but he also leads the NBA in minutes played per game. But, the Nets drama continues as off-court antics are just a side show circus. Toronto on the other side of the coin nee to win to stay about .500 and they will. Take TORONTO!  

Wake Forest at Clemson 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Tigers- Last season Wake Forest had troubles on the road and this year they are already 1-0 after winning their first true road game at Wisconsin 78-75 as a 6-Point underdog. Clemson who has won 5-of-6 are off a 101-94 overtime victory over Penn State. Scoring over 100 points is  big deal for the Tigers as they are a bit challenged on offense ranking No. 126 averaging just 75.8 PPG and their overall defense isn’t any better and is ranked No. 128. The Deacons are 7-1 SU with a pair of players from the transfer portal and get the money here. Take WAKE FOREST!

UCLA at Stanford 10:30 ET

Cardinal (+) over Bruins- You are going to hear plenty of comments like ‘inspiring play and huge efforts and a gritty club,’ but what you won’t hear is UCLA wins again. Believe me this is one of the most over-rated teams in the country and believe me I know I’ve seen them twice in person and I just don’t see what the big deal or talent is hiding. The Bruins like so may at this time of the season are playing their first true road game of the year ad it is a PAC -12 battle at Stanford. The Cardinal have fallen off the basketball charts of late (so has their football team) but they still manage to be ready for conference games at home where they are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings with the bruins. Tough gritty win...take STANFORD!

Seton Hall at Kansas 9:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Jayhawks- The defending national Champions will host Seton Hall in this Big East- Big-12 Battle. No. 9 Kansas is 7-1 falling to Tennessee in their final game of a set of three games in the Bahamas. Seton Hall (4-3) has been inconsistent this season and this match-up should bring more focus to their game. Take SETON HALL!   

Arizona at Utah 8:30 ET

Utes (+) over Wildcats- Undefeated No. 4 Arizona (6-0) leads the nation in scoring averaging 97.5 points a game and are coming off wins in Maui over a pair of ranked teams No. 17 San Diego State and No. 10 Cincinnati. The Wildcats style is in direct contrast to Utah’s defensive and deliberate style of play. The time that I like most about this encounter is that it is Arizona’s first true road game of the season and it happens to be a league game the first date of December. The Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games after a SU win. I like the spot and are taking it with confidence. Take UTAH!  

Chicago at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Suns- Phoenix is looking unstoppable of late having won their last six and that is without Chris Paul. The Suns will wait until the games become important and then be sure to install Paul into the lineup to insure another payoff failure. Devi Booker is picking up the slack scoring 44 points against the Kings Monday night. The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 trips to Phoenix and the Suns are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Milwaukee at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- New York is brimming with confidence as they are off their highest scoring win this season putting up 140 in Detroit against the hapless Pistons. Milwaukee goes as Giannis goes because he is totally unstoppable when he’s right and he is right most of the time. The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings an 4-0 ATS in their last four visits to the Garden. The Knicks confident off last night’s win are 18-5 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests. Take NEW YORK!

LA Clippers at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Clippers- We would love this game to include some shooting stars but it’s more like a bunch of burnt up black holes as dimming stars Kawaii Leonard, Paul George are lame for the Clippers and the Trailblazers have been struggling with Damian Lillard sidelined as Portland has lost five of six. The Clips have won nine of the last 10 meetings and are 8-2 ATS but the Blazers are 4-0 ATS after a 10-point loss. Take PORTLAND!

Virginia at Michigan 9:30 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Wolverines- I saw No. 3 Virginia defeat Baylor and Illinois in Las Vegas and although they were crowned tourney champs I can say that I was all that impressed. Although, I feel that they will win games because of their experience and depth. As Claude Reins would say ‘I am shocked...’ yep, I am shocked at how little respect the Wolverines are receiving from the book-makers as I expect them to be ranked which they are not and I don’t expect them to be such an underdog at home Now, the decision is do I believe my lying eyes or a lying bookmaker. Maybe, they know something a Michigan is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 2-9 ATS after a SU win. Cavaliers 7-2 ATS in last nine against winning teams above .600. Looks too easy to take the Wolves...take VIRGINIA!

Missouri vs Wichita State 8:00 ET

Shockers (+) over Tigers- Missouri opened the season with seven straight wins and that is always impressive even if they defeated the likes of SIU Edwardsville, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, Mississippi Valley State, Coastal Carolina and of course Houston Christian. Now, not that seven sub-division schools isn’t bad enough they played them all at home. Now, this isn’t a true road game as it is a neutral site but they are playing a real basketball team. Take WICHITA STATE!

Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- This Nationally Televised game will feature two of the biggest NBA stars with Golden State’s Stephen Curry (31.4) still the league most popular player and the Mavericks Luka Donic (33.1) who are 1 and 2 in scoring. The Warriors have finally put in together on the road (2-9) and have won three straight and five of six while the Mavericks have dropped their last four and are an amazing 1-13-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Mavericks 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings as hosts. In a rebound and much needed situation the Mav’s respond. take DALLAS!

New York at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Knicks- This is the third time these clubs will meet this season with New York posting a pair of wins and covers. These two do had one thing in common and that is their rankings on offense and defense as the Knicks are ranked No 26 on defense and Detroit is ranked No. 26 on offense. The Men of Gotham are 16-6 ATS on the road but get this 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games against teams with straight up losing records. The Pistons are picking up the pace and are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall. take DETROIT!  

Maryland at Louisville 7:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Terrapins- There are no slow paced turtles here as the streaking Terrapins are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS while Louisville is the mirror image at 0-6 SU and an unbelievable -0-6 ATS. The Red Birds lost their first three games by one point each to Bellarmine, Wright State and Appalachian State but increased their losing margin to 26, 32 and 19 points against three big boys Arkansas, Texas Tech and Cincinnati. The Cardinals offense is ranked 355 averaging just 58.7 PPG while shooting a team 39.5% from the floor. But the Red Birds are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Coming from the bottom up...take LOUISVILLE!

Chicago at Utah 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Jazz- Okay, here we go, Utah who at this early stage of the season are 4-games up on Chicago and are 6-2 at home. The Bulls who are 3-6 on the road seem and are a very short underdog and are only 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. The Jazz have dropped their last four SU but got the money last time out as our Megabucks winner bowing to Phoenix 112-111 plus 6.5-points. Utah on a slide and the price shows it. Take CHICAGO!

Minnesota at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (-) over Golden Gophers- Neither of these clubs has been very impressive to date with Minnesota struggling against mediocre competition going overtime before defeating California Baptist 62-61. Virginia Tech has lost to College of Charleston 77-75 and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. This is the Golden Gophers first true road game of the season and they are 0-7 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and Tech is 4-0 SU at home. Lets play against a team playing in someone else gym. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- This year’s version of the Warriors reminds me of let’s say the West Virginia football which is notorious for losing on the road where Golden State is 1-9 while they are 9-1 at home. Last season the Wolves lost to State by an average of 17 points in two games in California and they won both home games by an average of 11 points. GS is 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to Minny and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 road games overall. Take MINNESOTA!

Utah at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Suns- I guess three is the optimum number as the Suns who are 10-1 SU at home and a fine 8-3 ATS have won their last three while Utah is 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games entering this contest. These two are with different styles as the Jazz will score on you averaging 117.4 PPG ranked No. 3 while Phoenix will shut you down defensively ranking No. 5 allowing just 107.4. Utah is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with winning records. The Suns who have won 3-in-a-row are just 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take UTAH!

Iowa vs TCU 7:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Hawkeyes- TCU was ranked 10 places higher than was Iowa in the preseason NCAA Basketball polls. But, they have yet to show the form that is expected and even dropped a 64-63 decision as a 21.2-point home favorite losing to Northwestern State (Do we even know what State they are in). Now, facing a Top-25 ranked team as Iowa (5-0) continues to climb in the polls until tomorrow after today’s loss. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Sacramento at Boston 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Celtics- The Kings opened the season with four straight losses and have been on a tear ever since and even the bookies haven’t caught up with them as they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine and have been ‘money’ on the road going 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 away from home. Boston may end up in the Eastern Finals and are No. 2 on offense averaging 119.7 PPG but, guess who is No. 1 in NBA scoring, why it is the Kings at 120.0. Kings 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO!  

LA Lakers at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Spurs- I know, I know. I know...but my I must play teams when things just don’t look right and you tell me if this does. Los Angeles is not only 5-11 SU but ATS as well and generally have not been very competitive with or without James or Davis. But, oh my, they are favored here on the road against a team with a better record that is sinking faster than the Yankees in the playoffs. Upon review we see the Spurs have lost six straight and 9-of-10 with the lone victory a 111-93 win over Milwaukee (Go figure!). San Antonio is at the bottom end of all defensive categories, enough that even the Lakers can beat them. Take LA LAKERS!  

Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Cleveland is looking avenge a 113-98 loss to Milwaukee. The loss marked the Cavaliers fifth straight but won over the Hornets, Heat, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Bucks are 9-2 SU at home but Cavaliers are are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 following a straight up win. Take CLEVELAND!

Iowa vs Clemson 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes over Tigers- As I have said before because power schools schedule so many powder puffs it is difficult to evaluate just how good they may actually be. Clemson has had one game among their five against a Division I school and they lost to South Carolina. Iowa has covered all four games playing one legit opponent defeating Seton Hall by 17 points in the Pirates Cove. Hawkeyes are 17-8-2 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. One thing to respect is that Clemson has 20 years of playing experience among their starters. Take CLEMSON!

Alabama vs Michigan State 10:30 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- This one gets me with Michigan State being the higher ranked team at No. 12 and the Crimson Tide being  the favorite ranked No. 18 and it is not a tiny number. The bookmaker is telling us that Alabama is the better team and although the  media believes otherwise and I trust the bookies (Not really) to have better knowledge. What concerns me is the schedule that these two squads have undertaken as the Spartans have dealt with Kentucky, Gonzaga and Villanova while the Tide were dealing with the likes of Longwood, Liberty, South Alabama and Jacksonville State who combined are all under .500. Comparing stats it is easy to see why Books have chosen this price as the Tide are better at both ends of the court, be it against inferior opposition but regardless they rank 26th on offense and MSU is 177th and on defense No. 31 for Bama and 140 for State. P.S.- Tide lead the nation in rebounding. Take ALABAMA!

Memphis vs Seton Hall 7:30 ET

Tigers over Seton Hall- A pair of my favorite ‘money making schools’ clash a long way from home in Glendale Arizona. Once again we have a club that beat up on the little guy and was beaten by a viable opponent, Seton Hall had their way locally with Monmouth, St. Peter’s and were crushed by Iowa 83-67 and then they destroyed Wagner 82-44. The Tigers are 2-1 having played three legit teams in Vanderbilt, VCU and Southern Illinois. Take MEMPHIS!

Iowa State vs. Villanova 3:30 ET

Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Oh, I like what is coming out of Ames as T.J. Otzelberger has taken the air out of the ball and returned to fundamentals starting with defense. Iowa State holds their opponents to an absurd 45.0 PPG while holding opponents to 32.8% shooting from the floor. Add that Villanova who is just not the same since Jay Wright took a powder and it will show here as they are ranked No. 260 on offense scoring just 69 PPG and are ranked No. 346 (Yep) in rebounding. Cyclones 6-2 ATS last eight neutral site games and Cats are 1-4 ATS in last five. Take IOWA STATE!

Washington at Miami 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Heat- There is something going on with the Heat that I’m not quite sure what it is but there are issues that the coaching and players must work out. Miami returns home after dropped four straight on the road falling o 1-7 away from South Beach. Jimmy Butler is in and out of the line-up and the Wizards will most likely be with leading scorer Bradley Beal. The Wiz are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games in Miami while the Heat are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Take WASHINGTON!

LA Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Suns- I was wondering just how long it would be until the Lakers started playing professional basketball and it looks to me that they have. They return of Anthony Davis has had a huge impact especially since he has become more aggressive offensively scoring 37, 38 and 30 points in his last three outings. Russell Westbrook is dealing with a bad thumb and his playing time should be limited which increases the Lakers chance winning. Take LA LAKERS!

Detroit at Denver 9:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Nuggets- On Friday Denver was without three starters and were crushed by Megabucks winner Dallas 127-99 but managed to upset the Mavericks 98-97 on Sunday. But, they are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight-up win. Now, they return home and with Nikola Jokie still out the Nuggets will be hard pressed to cover against the Pistons who have dropped seven in-a-row. Nuggets fall short here. Take DETROIT!

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Nets (-) over 76ers- So, here we go with the daily drama that is the 76ers. Joel Embiid will be out for the next two games joining James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out with minor injuries. And of course the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for the first time since his mental issues began. Kyrie Irving of course will attract more attention to this NBA circus. The Nets are starting play beyond the noise and have are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games  and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in last five home games but just 2-7 ATS when hosting a team with a losing record. Take BROOKLYN!

New York at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Thunder- Knicks 17-5 ATS in second game of last 22 back-to-backs, 1-7 ATS in last eight visits and they were favorites and now they are underdogs. New York has dropped the last three meetings straight-up and look to reverse that trend with a 3-guard offense that  is struggling because of poor shooting by No.1 draft pick PJ Barrett who’s throwing it up at a 26.5 from the floor and only 8% (2 of 25) from 3-point range. The Thunder will be a bit short-handed as four players are to be sidelined. Take NEW YORK!

Atlanta at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Oh yeah, perfect spot for turn around upset. Cleveland as our Megabucks release Sunday rand they responded by  blowing out the Heat 113-87 and now host the high flying Hawks. It would be a long shot that the Cavaliers can repeat that type of performance. If trends are any sign the home team and series record would have us on the Cavs, but not us! We smell a rat here or at least something not so good. Take ATLANTA!

Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Heat- Fresh off their five game losing streak Cleveland hosts Miami who is on a two-side of their own. The Heat have taken to the road and have been downed at Toronto and Washington. They are having difficulties keeping talent on the court as Butler and  Adebayo are plagued with injuries. The Heat are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and the Cavaliers are 8-1 after a SU win. Take CLEVELAND!

UCLA vs. Baylor 5:30 ET

Bruins (+) over Bears- One of these wild critters will leave Las Vegas with two consecutive losses and a damper on the start of their season. UCLA held a 41-28 lead in the second half before the Illini when on a shooting spree and outscored the baby bears 51-29. The Bears allowed Virginia to shoot 56% and trailed by 23-points in the second half and were never really in it. Bruins are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and Naylor is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take UCLA!  

Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA!

Illinois vs UCLA 9:30 ET

Illini (+) over Bruins- Both clubs are 3-0 and will be playing a real opponent for the first time this season. These clubs have not met since 1997 and the Bruins hold a 6-3 series edge but that stirs nothing between these two today. This game is being played in Las Vegas an there should be a slight lean in the crowd for the Bruins but it hasn’t helped in the past. Take ILLINOIS!   

Boston at New Orleans 8:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Winning streaks clash here as the Celtics have reeled off eight straight wins while New Orleans has won their last three. Boston was able to cruise past Atlanta Wednesday with a pair of starters in Brogdon and Smart sidelined. With those two sidelined and the Pelicans with a healthy Zion Williamson I expect New Orleans who is 12-5 ATS at home on Friday nights to take advantage. Play NEW ORLEANS!

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (-) over Nuggets- Both of these clubs have superstars that are the focal point of each squad and the Nuggets will be without their start tonight as 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic will be sidelined will be Aaron Gordon. Luka Doncic is the Mavericks main clog as he averages 34.4 PPG, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.1 steals and he was not in the line-up last time out a home loss to Houston. Back in the lineup he will be the difference with Jokic out. Take DALLAS!

Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Pacers- Surprisingly enough Indiana has become a force as they extend their fine play by winning six of the last eight games. Houston may only be 3-12 straight-up but this young group is spirited and 8-7 ATS. The Rockets are off an upset win over Dallas and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a SU win and they are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Take HOUSTON!

San Antonio at Sacramento 10:00  ET

Kings (-) over Spurs- I can’t remember the last time I saw the Kings this strong a favorite but their 10-3 overall ATS record shows that the bookmaker is trying to catch-up. After a quick 5-2 start San Antonio has tanked winning just once of their last eight and that’s when they routed the Bucks 111-93. After an 0-4 start Sacramento has won 7-of-9 (8-1 ATS) with the losses coming at Golden State and at Miami. It’s the Kings offense that has been impressive as they are scoring 119.5 a game and shooting 49.3 from downtown both are good for 2nd in the league. The Spurs are dead last in points allowed surrendering 119.5 each time out and are dead last in both 3-point and field goal percentage allowed. They just don’t play defense. Kings are 9-4 ATS last 13 meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts.  Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET

Nets over Trailblazers- The drama continues and Days of Our Lives couldn’t write it any better. Every day the drama as to whether the world is flat or who’s got a secret media account or who is coaching today continues...this is getting silly as Brooklyn surrendered 153 points to Sacramento Tuesday and oh yes they lost 153-121. The Nets and the rest of the league (players) are getting anxious as to when their favor bigot will return to action, but it will not be tonight. Portland is off to a great start at 10-4 SU and are the surprise in the west but unfortunately for them it’s the Nets night out, sorry boys but the Blazers will be doused tonight. I know the Nets stink and don’t really care or give great effort all the time but Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS after allowing 125 points or more the previous game (otherwise they stink). As good as the Blazers are they are just 4-9 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five hosting the Nets! Take BROOKLYN!

New York at Denver 10:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Nuggets- In his first season as Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau

emphasized defense and New York had their first winning season for just the second time a decade. But, it appears that he has made an NBA adjustment and now has his focus on outscoring their opponent. So, after surrendering 145 points in a home loss to Oklahoma City they have gone back to basics. Denver averages 117.1 PPG but will be without MVP Nikola Jokic and that will hurt the Nuggets chances. Knicks are now14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games and the Nuggets are 5-16 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK!

Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee who started the season 8-0 have dropped 3-of-4 as injuries have started to take their toll and Cleveland who also started fast has cool off losing their last four outright after six straight wins and covers. The Cavaliers played Sunday without Mitchell, Allen and Wade but it’s even worse for the Bucks who have six players in and out because of injuries. The Cav’s are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and are 5-0 ATS against teams winning more than 60%. Take CLEVELAND!

Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won their last seven games while Atlanta has won five of seven including a 121-106 win at Milwaukee handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season after seven wins. The Celtics are the No. 1 scoring team in the league averaging 120 PPG but they are 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games against teams with winning records and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Utah 9:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Jazz- After a 3-game Eastern swing Utah is back home where they are 5-0  after dropping the final two games on their trip losing back-to-back games for the first time this season .New York is embarking on a 5-game seven day road trip and are off  double-digit home loss to OKC on Sunday allowing the Thunder to shoot 62.5%. I don’t think coach Tom Thibodeu was very pleased with the Knicks defense as they once prided themselves at that end of the floor. The numbers stack up behind the Knicks as they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and NY is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Add that the Jazz are 8-21-2 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take NEW YORK!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- It was a week ago today that the undefeated Bucks at 9-0 were handed their first loss of the season 117-98 in Atlanta. Milwaukee is dealing with a rash of injuries that have sidelined six different players at one time or another. This is the third meeting already this season between these two and they split each winning and covering at home and they will meet a final time in early January. Hawks are 11-4 ATS after a SU loss and the Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS following a loss by 10-points or more. Take ATLANTA!

Brooklyn at LA Lakers 9:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nets- Very often especially in sport ‘less is more’ as is the case with the Nets. Brooklyn is now 4-1 since Kyrie Irving was suspended and admit that they are now playing as a team. A team that is sure to walk off the edge of the flat Earth. The Lakers have dropped five straight as they started the season before they finally won so their number is about right for a turnaround. LA most likely without Lebron and maybe once against less is more. Brooklyn is 3-9-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 11-29-1 ATS after SU win. The Lakers are just terrible but are the side tonight. Take LA LAKERS!

Utah at Washington 6:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Jazz- The Wizards were a Money Game winner for us Friday night and as they defeated Dallas with a pair of starters sidelined. Bradley Beal will remain on the protocol list and not play tonight but Porzingis should return despite a groin strain. Utah despite the loss of Donovan Mitchell have won four straight and have covered seven straight while being favored just once over the Lakers and lead the West. But, the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Jazz. Take WASHINGTON!

Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Mavericks- Washington has lost four of five including their last three at home while Dallas just had a four game win streak end with a loss at Orlando last night. Bradley Beal the Wizards main attraction will sit out this contest but team have a way of adjusting to key players resting. The Wiz have had the best of it in DC going 6-1 ATS while hosts against the Mavs and Dallas is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take WIZARDS!

Cleveland at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings (+) over Cavaliers- We have all seen how bad the Kings have been and can be but now, they are actually saying that they lose games because of the officials lack of respect and that they just don’t get the calls they should on both ends of the floor. After an opening night loss at Toronto and then went out and won eight straight (all covers) before blowing a 13-point with 2:38 remaining at Sacramento Monday night. The Cavaliers are 2-7  ATS in the last nine meetings and 3-7 ATS after a SU loss. Take SACRAMENTO!  

LA Lakers at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Clippers- This is getting sad, I feel like I’m watching Mickey and Willie at the end of their careers and yet I can still see flashes of brilliance out of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That is what I am expecting to happen tonight. The biggest part of the Lakers  problem aside from the fact that they can’t shoot worth a damn (especially from 3-point range) is their total lack of depth even with Westbrook coming off the bench. Lake show opened with five straight posses posted a pair of wins and have now dropped three straight and are 2-8 ATS this season. Clippers have won their last three but are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take LAKERS!  

New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Nets- New York like some many other clubs has become more of a 3-point shooting clubs and set a team record of 10 long range bombs hit the mark 10 times in the first quarter. Brooklyn meanwhile, is one of the worse teams at defending the 3-point shot. With or without Harden, Irving and even Durant the Nets have won 12-of the Last 15 meetings including the last seven. Despite all that the Knicks are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings and 29-8-1 ATS in the last 29 in Brooklyn. Take NEW YORK

Cleveland at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Cavaliers- Since dropping their opening game 108-105 at Toronto the Cavaliers have reeled off nine straight wins and covers as their off season addition of Donovan Mitchell is paying dividends. Cleveland is playing their three straight on the road as part of six of seven on the trail. With Kawhi Leonard having missed the last seven games Paul George has picked up the slack averaging 32.3 points. Cavs are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings including just 1-5 ATS in LA. Take the CLIPPERS!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:15 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is still unbeaten at 9-0 and if Giannis comes to play every night they just might not lose at all (get real...). This is the second meeting already this season and of course the Bucks won 123-115 in Milwaukee 10 days ago as Antetokounmpo racked up 34 points. Scoring machine Trae Young recorded 42 points in that one and I expect more of the same in Atlanta where the Bucks dropped both meetings last year. Hawks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 home games against teams with winning records. Take ATLANTA!

Phoenix at Philadelphia 8:10 ET

76ers (+) over Suns- It might seem improbable but the 76ers usually provide more drama than talent. Philadelphia’s biggest talent Joel Embiid will return after missing the last three games due to a non-Covid illness but the real drama has James Harden sidelined for a month because of a strained foot. I understand that sometimes less is actually more as with Harden out Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey will see more playing time and together will be more efficient than Harden. Suns are 1-4 ATS on the road and the Sixers are the same at home. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Chicago at Toronto 6:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Raptors- DeMar DeRozen who played nine years in Toronto and was traded for Khawi Leonard before the 2017-18 season to San Antonio where he played for three years before this two year tenure in Chicago. He has averaged 23.8 points against Toronto in 10 meetings. The Bulls are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games versus the Raptors including 12-3 ATS in Toronto. Take CHICAGO!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics- This is Tom Thibodeau’s third season with the Knicks and they have had a team that always seems like they are in some sort of transition. Their style of play has varied since his taking the coach job and they have improved by leaps and bounds. This year’s clubs seems the most balanced that he has had to work with and now they have shown some talent. Boston who is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games is also 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Knicks are young and 16-6 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take NEW YORK!

Milwaukee at Minnesota 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+)over Bucks- There is no question who the most dominant player in the NBA game today is and Giannis seems driven to prove it every night. Undefeated Milwaukee (7-0) led by Antetokounmpo who averages 33.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game on 57% shooting. (WOW...really) The Wolves made some huge off-season moves and they are still waiting to gel and tonight could be the start. Take MINNESOTA!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Bulls- Chicago has won their last two games and defense was the difference as they held the Nets to 99 points and the Hornets to 88 after allowing 113.1 on the season. Boston has dropped 3-of-4 including  a pair of overtime losses to Cleveland and lost at Chicago 10 days ago.  The Celtics are 10-3 ATS after a SU loss and rebound here. Take BOSTON!

New York at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers- The Philadelphia squad is another NBA drama queen club with Harden, Embiid and their off-court issues causing a stir, although they are nowhere near as ego driven as Brooklyn. The Knicks blew a 23-point lead at home to Atlanta a team that they blew a 26-point home court lead to last year. They have lost their last three and failed to cover any of their last four games but are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games while the 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take NEW YORK!

New Orleans at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Pelicans- Break-up the Lakers...the once proud franchise posted their first win of the season and now stand at 1-5. But, hey getting their first victory wasn’t the most important thing, that is that they finally covered a spread (Yea!). This may be the unveiling of the young against the aging as the upstart Pelicans bring the future while the crumbing Lakers fall apart with seniors Davis, Lebron and Westbrook. Although New Orleans is 17-8 ATS in their last 25 road games and 4-1 ATS in last five against LA the vets will suck it up to save embarrassment. Take the LAKERS!

Toronto at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Raptors (-) over Spurs- I sort of did a double-take at this game when I first saw the opening line as the Raptors (4-3) who are 1-2 on the road were a strong favorite at San Antonio (5-2) where the Spurs are 3-1. The Spurs have won five of their past six games and the first two of their home stand but they will be playing short handed as no less than four players will be unavailable. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings although the Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games...so why the heavy line?

Take TORONTO!

Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The aging Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again tonight and that should boost the Wolves who have lost seven of eight to the Suns including all three meeting last season. Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league over the past two seasons and look to move on during the playoffs. This match will help them measure just how far they have come. Take MINNESOTA!

Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philly is always looking for an opportunity to take a day off and with the likelihood that Joel Embiid will ‘rest’ this on out. Washington has dropped two straight after a quick start and are now even at 3-3. The Wizards have a few fresh faces including Kristaps Porzingis who has been a disappointment where ever he has been. James Harden will dominate the ball and get some great stats while Embiid is sidelined and that just enough to get you beat...take WASHINGTON!

New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- During the off-season the Knicks were trying desperately  to acquire Donovan Mitchell who is bow averaging 31 points a game for Cleveland. New York ended their search for help by signing Jalen Brunson from Dallas and he has had a positive impact averaging 18.6 points and playing solid defense. The Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Take NEW YORK!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:10 ET

Bulls over 76ers- Was it Joel Embiid or was it James Harden? No, it was Tyrese Maxey who scored a season high 44 points last night in the 76ers win over Toronto. Chicago is coming off a loss at San Antonio last night when Zach LaVine sat out for rest management (HA imagine that, five games into the season). Philly has won 11 straight meetings including five in-a-row in Chicago. Not, this time. Take CHICAGO!

Indiana at Brooklyn 7:40 ET

Nets (-) over Pacers- There was a time in New York sports where their were cries from the rest of the league to ‘break-up’ that dominating squad. Well, Brooklyn seemed like they could have been like those great clubs of the past with Harden, Durant and Irving. The Nets have become a standing joke with all the drama they create for them selves as their egos are biggest than their desire to win. But, the odds maker believe i them tonight, okay so will I. Take BROOKLYN.

Miami at Sacramento 6:10 ET

Kings (+) over Heat- The Kings who have not the NBA Playoffs in 17 years are also waiting fir their first win of the season before they are ostracized into the WNBA. Sacramento has four of its first first five game at home while Miami is on the road for the third time in four night. De’Andre Fox has become a force for the Kings he just needs a little help which he should get tonight against a team struggling with continuity. Take SACRAMENTO!

Houston at Portland 10:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland started the year 4-0 with Damian Lillard leading the way and then disaster hit as Lillard went down with a calf injury in their loss to Miami Wednesday night. He will be out for at least two weeks and the Trailblazers will suffer without him as he was averaging 33.3-points while shooting 50%. Although Houston has won just one of five games played they are 4-1 ATS and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Portland. Blazers are 6-18 ATS following a SU loss and are 1-7 ATS at home against teams with losing records. Take HOUSTON!

Utah at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Jazz- Because of off season personnel changes not much is expected out of Utah this season so it came as a surprise opening night when the Jazz manhandled the Nuggets 123-102. More is expected of Denver who are favored to win the Northwest and are looking to get a measure of revenge after their season opening defeat. Utah is 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 road games and Denver has struggled to cover at home going 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as hosts. Still, tonight it is DENVER!

Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- A pair of 3-1 clubs that got there in different ways meet in Boston where the Celtics who won their first three before dropping a game to the Bulls on Monday. Cleveland took the opposite course by losing their opener and is now on a 3-game winning streak. The Cavaliers are 28-10-2 ATS after a win as winning breeds confidence. In an oddity the Celtics are just 3-9 ATS on Fridays. Take CLEVELAND!

Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Grizzlies- There should be a great match-up between two of the NBA’s brightest gems against each other as the league’s leading scorer Ja Morant and Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox. Fox is averaging 31.7 points 7.0 assists and is shooting 60% while Ja averages 35.3 ppg. Something bogus with this one as the Kings who haven’t make the playoffs in 16 years and have lost six straight to the Grizzlies including all three games last season by an average of 23.7 points. Take SACRAMENTO!

LA Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET

Lakers over Nuggets- I don’t ever recall that a LeBron James team is 0-3 to start the season and they are also 0-3 ATS so far. Los Angeles is currently the worst shooting team in the NBA but they do have one huge factor on their side tonight and that is the absence of Russell Westbrook who is about as affective as Russell Wilson of the Broncos. Lakers are 5-2 ATS on the road against winning teams and Denver is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take LA LAKERS!

Houston at Utah 9:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Jazz- The youthful Rockets posted their first win of the season Monday taking down the Jazz in Houston on Monday. Utah  opened the year with three straight wins which was a surprise as Donovan Mitchell is gone and little is expected of the them this season. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to the ‘Mile High City’ and Utah is  1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take HOUSTON!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- It looks like another year of turmoil coming out of Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving able to play more than just road games and Kevin Durant is still making his identity. Milwaukee is just more of Giannis as he’s now averaging over 30-points per game against the league and his career average is the highest against the Nets. The Bucks are No. 1 in NBA defense allowing just 96.5 ppg. Bucks just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take BROOKLYN!

Portland at Denver 10:10 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Since dropping their opening game the Nuggets have won back-to-back games defeating the leagues best and worst in Golden State and Oklahoma City. Portland meanwhile is 3-0 as Damian Lillard is back healthy after missing 9 1/2 months of regular season play. The Nuggets were 3-1 in meetings last year and have won 14 of the last 18 straight-up but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven after a SU win while the Blazers are 6-2 ATS after a SU win. Take PORTLAND!

Brooklyn at Memphis 8:00 ET

Nets over Grizzlies- If I was able to root for any teams and against any teams I would be on the other side of this match-up. That’s because I ‘love’ the Grizzlies and really can’t stand Brooklyn (the team) and my heart is on the opposite sides of this one. But, the numbers just don’t figure for Memphis. Ben Simmons may have return to action but he still can’t shoot but rebounds and defense are his attributes and they help the Nets win tonight. Take BROOKLYN!

Utah at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Jazz- There were some major changes in Utah during the off season and I don’t mean the incarceration of Warren Jeffs. The Jazz traded away their best asset in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the off-season and added four new faces who have them 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Houston may appear rto be the same old story but the are raw wit young talent that has yet to win 0-3 straight-up this season. Until tonight. Take HOUSTON!