Sacramento at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Kings- Sacramento is a also-ran again this season after losing seven of eight and are closing the season on a positive note winning three of their last four. Houston who has won just 20 games this season is an amazing 12-5 ATS as hosts in the last 17 meetings and are 7-2 ATS after a SU loss. The Kings will be without start De'Aaron Fox and that might spell the difference tonight. Take HOUSTON!

Phoenix at Memphis 8:00 ET

Suns (-) over Grizzlies- Boy, this line seems a bit high here as these two teams enter this showdown with 15 straight wins between them. Phoenix has now won nine in-a-row and has the return of Chris Paul. Memphis is waiting for the return of Ja Morant but the Grizzlies are 19-2 SU without him in the line-up, but, tonight they will feel the effects of his absence. The Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall but the Grizzlies are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as underdogs. Still, the 'line' makes me wonder...take PHOENIX!

L.A. Lakers at Utah 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Jazz- Five months ago we all believed that this game would have great impact on playoff seeding but both of these clubs are trending down Utah has dropped their last five including blowing 25-point lead to the Clippers. The Lakers meanwhile have dropped three straight and seven of their last 10 as they are without their top three defensive players. Utah is 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as favorites and just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take the LAKERS!

L.A. Clippers at Chicago 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Bulls- With the return to action by Paul George Los Angeles now sits in the 10th play-in spot for the playoffs and just broke a five-game losing streak with a come-from-behind win over Utah after trailing by 25-points. Chicago is 23-7 ATS as home favorites but are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall and 4-11 ATS against the Clippers at home. Take L.A. CLIPPERS!

Cleveland at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Hawks- Cleveland is currently 7th in the NBA playoff chase and are one-game behind Toronto for the sixth spot looking to gain a spot and avoid a play-in series. But, the Cavaliers have lost four of five. Atlanta winner of 4-of-5 are in the 10th spot and are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 home games but just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games when favored. Take CLEVELAND!

Xavier vs Texas A&M 7:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Aggies- Talk about turning around your season, Texas A&M is playing for the NIT championship after having lost eight straight games during the season and are 12-2 SU in their last 14 including four NIT wins. Xavier is 3-0 under interim coach Jonas Hayes. The Musketeers are 35-14-2 as neutral site underdogs while the Aggie4s are 10-2 ATS in their last 12. This time it is XAVIER!

Memphis at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Grizzlies- This is the most amazing thing that is happening in the NBA is the Grizzlies ability to win without Ja Morant in the lineup as they are 18-2 SU when he doesn't play. San Antonio who is in the 11th playoff spot and are making a push having won a season high four straight games while Memphis has won their last five and nine of 10. The trends and 'numbers' are ALL on Memphis so much so I it becomes too obvious and overkill. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Miami at Boston 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- Miami still leads the East with Boston a close second one game behind with Philadelphia and Milwaukee in the wings. The Celtics have been high powered since the All-Star break as they are 13-3 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Heat ended a season worst 4-game losing streak with a win (Megabucks) Monday over the Kings and should stay hot as they are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as underdogs. Take MIAMI!

Dallas at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Mavericks- Cleveland has had an incredible season already and they have done it with a patch work lineup as they have has had to deal with and unusual number of serious injuries. Dallas is currently dealing with injuries as well that has affected the depth as they get deeper into their roster. I expect a close tough game as these two rank second and third in total defense with the Mavericks allowing 104.2ppg while then Cavaliers allow 104.6ppg. Dallas is 0-4 ATS in their last four road games while Cleveland is 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven as home underdogs. Take CLEVELAND!

Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Jazz- Talk about fading as the regular season comes to a close both of these teams have found themselves headed south as the games pick up importance. Utah has dropped four straight while the Clippers have lost five straight and 8-of-10. Los Angels has fallen into the sixth spot in the playoff hunt and have lost both meetings against the Jazz this season by an average of 25 points. With this line being where it is tells me that theJazz are slipping more than LA. Take the CLIPPERS!

Washington State vs Texas A&M 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Aggies- Washington State got here the hard way winning a pair of games on the road at SMU and BYU winning by 12 and 19 points respectively and seems to have caught a spark going 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Texas A&M has had the best of it as a No. 1 seed in the NIT they sat at home and defeated Alcorn State, Oregon and Wake Forest covering the last two and being strong favorites in each game. The Aggies have been impressive ATS going 9-2 in their last 11games overall and are 5-2 in last seven at neutral sites. Although the Cougars are 0-5 ATS in their last five games at neutral sites they are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as neutral site underdogs. Take WASHINGTON STATE!

Sacramento at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (-) over Kings- Miami is in the middle of a four-game losing streak and are now tied with Boston for the best record in the East. Lowly Sacramento at 27-48 has won three straight and fine themselves double-digit underdogs against a team with 4-straight losses. Heat coach Eric Spoelstra was missing last time out for personal reasons for just the third time in 14 years and they are 0-3 when he is absent and they are 0-7 ATS in their last seven. With that kind of record it is a line telling me that the Heat are ready to bust out. Take MIAMI! 

Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Nets- Charlotte is a game behind the Nets and leads 10th place Atlanta by one game. But the storyline here for Brooklyn is that Kyrie Irving will be playing his first home game of the season and first since June 7 2021. The Nets are 7-2 in their last nine games but just 9-12 with Irving in the lineup. The Hornets have picked up the pace and are 6-1 SU in their last seven games and 11-3 in their last 14. They are also 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games overall. Take CHARLOTTE!

St. Peter's vs North Carolina 5:05 ET

Peacocks (+) over Tar Heels- We've all seen it and most are for St. Peter's to pull the upset and I for one have joined their bandwagon and not to be a part of the in-crowd. The Peacocks stand proud on their defense and they way they play it. There is always some pressure on the ball and they incense the intensity all over the court at different times and that keeps their opponents off balance. This team is relentlessly on the boards and the contest all rebounds along with quick hands that harass anyone who dares to put the ball on the floor. Carolina has been great but I can only see a beautiful array of colors as the Peacocks show off. Still I can't do it...Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Miami vs Kansas 2:20 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Hurricanes- So, Kansas the only Number 1 seed remaining has the task of defeating a well coached 10th seed in the Miami Hurricanes who are 26-10 on the season. The Canes have been under valued all year as their 21-14 ATS record might attest. In Friday's win over Providence the Jayhawks became the winningest program in college basketball history and they are now stopping there. It's a tribute to Miami's coach Larranaga who has brought a team that is ranked No's 330th, 229th and 288th in the three most important defensive categories. Jayhawks can cease the moment and they will as they Final-Four awaits. Take KANSAS!

Arkansas vs Duke 8:50 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Blue Devils- You know that I tried to make a case for Texas Tech last time out but got overwhelmed by the 'sharps and wise guy' action that 'we' never stood a chance. For the same reason that I was willing to play the Red Raiders is why I like Arkansas here. I also like the way they play as underdogs as they are 5-0 ATS in that role and when winning they are 9-1-1 ATS after a ATS win. Blue Devils are 2-7 ATS in their last nine NCAA games as favorites. Take ARKANSAS!

Milwaukee at Memphis 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has surprised the rest of the NBA with their ability to consistently win games while short-handed playing without Ja Morant. The Grizzlies have a six game home winning streak going on right now and will be hosting Milwaukee with both Morant and Dillon Brooks. The Bucks are on a roll of their own winning 10 of their last 12, 8-2 ATS in last 10 games and have won the lone meeting this season 126-114. The 'Freak' will be too much for the Grizzlies without Morant. Take MILWAUKEE!

Brooklyn at Miami 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Nets- Well, Kyrie Irving has received a 'pardon' and will now be able to play home games as the mask restrictions have been lifted in New York. With his game on the road the team will have all personnel available and if the season ended today these two would meet in the opening round of the playoffs. Miami had a 'heated' exchange between players and coach as they have dropped their last two at home and they are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as underdogs and Brooklyn is 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games as favorites. Take MIAMI!

Houston vs Villanova 6:09 ET

Wildcats (+) over Cougars- With two National Championships to their credit in 2016 and 2018 this will be the third time in the past six years that Villanova has made it to the Elite Eight. Houston disposed of Arizona by holding the Wildcats to 25-points below their scoring average, but, these Wildcats present a different problem. They are now 20-6 ATS in their last 26 NCAA tourney games and have the discipline that it takes to win here. Take VILLANOVA!

Iowa State vs Miami-Fl 9:40 ET

Cyclones (+) over Hurricanes- Oh boy, this is a tough one as both clubs won ugly for 'us' already in the first two rounds. Iowa State has won a pair fo Tournament games where as last season the won just two game the entire season. The road for the cyclones in the tourney had them defeating LSU and Wisconsin with a couple of stellar defensive performances holding those squads at 54 and 49 points respectively. Miami is well coached and has committed just seven turnovers in their two wins over USC and Auburn. The Cyclones are 6-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and the Hurricanes are 5-15-1 ATAS as neutral site favorites and 0-5 ATS as NCAA tournament games as favorites. Take IOWA STATE!

North Carolina vs UCLA 9:40 ET

Bruins (-) over Tar Heels- Golly, I hate to do this the way the Tar Heels have been playing but I must admit I didn't expect the Bruins to be favored by more than 1-point. North Carolina has always gotten the best of this series having won the last five and they are 10-3 all-time. The Heels average 78.6ppg and their defense has allowed 72.6 ranking them No. 279 while UCLA play defense and defense travels well at least better than offense and they allow just 64.3ppg. The slower pace can cause any team to get anxious and the the Heels are 7-18-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and 1-6 ATS in their last seven NCAA Tournament games when underdogs. Bruins are 8-3 as favorites and 9-4 ATS min their last 13 neutral site games. Take UCLA!

New York at Miami 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Heat- Hey, I remember when these two clubs had such a fierce rivalry that fisticuffs occurring more than once and even coach Jeff Van Gundy was holding on to Alonzo Mornings' leg for safety. Now, a days the Heat just fight with each other while the Knicks barely communicate with each other. But, I thing Miami's problem might be deeper that of New York's. The Heat are coming of a loss a 'bad loss' to a Warriors team that sat three starters including Curry, Green and Thompson and I look for them to play angry. The Knicks are emerging and are 7-0 ATS as road underdogs. Take NEW YORK!

Dallas at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Timberwolves- Dallas has had a great six weeks going 16-5 in their last 21 games including a win over the Timberwolves on Monday and have moved into a fourth place tie with Utah. Each team has won a game on their own court in the season series and the Mavericks are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Minnesota has hit a two-game slide after having won seven of eight while the Mavs are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven road games and are 7-2 ATS as road underdogs. Take DALLAS

Providence vs Kansas 7:30 ET

Friars (+) over Hawks- I'm sick of the Friars kicking my teeth in as they just get it done game after game as they have won 16 games by single digits and 11 by less than five points. Kansas on the other side is a team that 'we' have had success with both on and against them and they are off a win over Creighton a team that split the season series in the Big East. Providence is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as underdogs but are just 1-6 ATS as neutral site underdogs. The Jayhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last six and get the money here. Take KANSAS!

Washington at Detroit 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Pistons- These clubs have something in common and not just that they are pitiful basketball teams but Washington has the same road record 12-24 as Detroit has home record 12-24. The Wizards have dropped eight of nine while the Pistons haven't been much better and are coming of just their second win in their last nine games. The Wiz are about to play the second of back-to-back games where they are 35-16-2 ATS. Detroit is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as home favorites. Take WASHINGTON!

Houston vs Arizona 9:40 ET

Cougars (+) over Wildcats- Houston is the best 5th seed that I can ever remember seeing play and the oddsmaker seems to agree with me. Arizona is the No. 1 seed in the South and at 33-3 and is in a virtual pick-em situation against the Cougars (31-5) and that show respect for the Five seed. The Cougars feel that the committee slighted them with the seeding and have won 11 of 12 and is in the Sweet-16 for the third straight years while the Wildcats are here for the first time in six years. Cougs 12-3 ATS in the last 15 as underdogs. Take HOUSTON!

Cleveland at Toronto 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Raptors- These two clubs are battling each other for the sixth playoff spot as the Cavaliers currently hold that place one-game ahead of Toronto who they had defeated three times without a loss this season. Both clubs are off losses with Cleveland's coming at home against the Lakers while the Raptors fell at Chicago. The Cavs are 4-1 ATS after a SU loss and Toronto is 0-5 ATS in their last five games as home favorites. Take CLEVELAND!

Michigan vs Villanova 7:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Wildcats- I know how good Villanova is and we all should know it as they are No. 1 on Free Throws at 82.7% and no other team has reached the 80% mark. The lead the nation in defensive rebounds and are 17-4 ATS as neutral site favorites in NCAA Tournament action. When the selection committee gave Michigan a bid I was taken back a bit as I didn't believe that they were worthy. Then as an 11 seed they were favored over No. 5 seed Colorado State wins and then takes down Tennessee as a Megabucks winner. I keep thinking of how UCLA got to the Final Four last year as no one gave them a chance. The Wolverines have something to caw about as the are 4-1 ATS in their last five NCAA Tourney games and 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 as neutral site underdogs. Take MICHIGAN!

Phoenix at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Suns- With the best record in the NBA and winners of five straight Phoenix has a chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a win tonight in Minnesota.The Timberwolves are have their best season in memory and have won 10 of their last 12 and are 12-3-1 ATS after SU loss. Take MINNESOTA!

Brooklyn at Memphis 7:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Nets- The matchup of Kevin Durant versus Ja Morant is not going to happen as Ja is resting his sore knees for the second straight game but that doesn't bother the Grizzlies as they are 14-2 SU when he is out this year. Memphis has won five straight against the Nets and posted a 118-104 win in Brooklyn in early January. The Nets are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games as favorites while the Grizzlies are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games. Take MEMPHIS!

New York at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Hornets- Charlotte is back in action having won five straight and seven of nine and are climbing up the seeding ladder jumping three teams for the playoffs. New York is off a loss late night which makes the 2020-21 season their only winning year in the past nine. The Hornets have won both meetings this season but the Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games and are 4-1 ATS after a SU loss. Charlotte is just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. Take NEW YORK!

Wake Forest at Texas A&M 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Aggies- Both of these clubs expected a bit to the 'Big Dance' and ended up in the NIT with a chance to go to New York and play at Madison Garden. Texas A&M is the only number 1 seed remaining defeating Oregon 75-60 and have won 10 of their last 11. Wake Forest reached the 25-win plateau for the first time since 2004-05. The Deacons are playing in their seventh NIT and are 12-5 All-time in the tournament. Take WAKE FOREST!

Chicago at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- Chicago was able to break a 3-game losing streak against Toronto last night but have won just two of their last 11 games outright. But the Bulls have always looked forward to their trips to Milwaukee as they are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games in the Brew City but are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as road underdogs. The Bucks are playing well and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall and 5-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites. Tough call but it is CHICAGO!

St. Bonaventure at Virginia 7:00 ET

Bonnies (+) over Cavaliers- Both of these clubs were ranked in the Top-25 before the season began but neither of them were among the top 68 teams to make the NCAA Tournament. Believe it or nit the Bonnies were ranked ahead of Virginia as they were slated at No. 23 and the Cavaliers were ranked No. 25 and here they meet in the NIT. Virginia has struggled with consistency as they are 5-11-1 ATS after a SU win while the Bonnies are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Take ST. BONAVENTURE!

Toronto at Chicago 8:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Bulls- Usually we have to wait until June until teams from Chicago starts their swoon but the Bulls are outdoing the Cubs and are headed south after a great start to the season. The Bulls who have dropped into the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase and have lost eight of their last 10 games in their last three. The Raptors have won five of their last six road games going 6-0 ATS while the Bulls are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games. Take TORONTO!

New Orleans at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Hornets- Both of these clubs are struggling to stay in playoff contention and are playing winning basketball right now after hitting a lull. Charlotte has won their last four including a Megabucks winner over Dallas while New Orleans has won two straight and seven of nine road games and are 10-2 ATS away from home. The Hornets are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and the Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings in Charlotte. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Texas vs Purdue 8:40 ET

Longhorns (+) over Boilermakers- Texas is in foreign territory as they posted a round one win for the first time since 2014 as they handled Virginia Tech 81-73 for the victory. Purdue had no problems with Yale and put the Bulldogs down 78-56 as they continue to dominate the boards holding a 9.5 rebounds-per-game advantage over opponents. The Longhorns are getting it done with defense and that travels well as former Texas Tech coach Chris Beard has them playing well as underdogs at neutral sites going 6-2 ATS. Take TEXAS!

Toronto at Philadelphia 8:30 ET

Raptors (+) over 76ers- The Raptors had their five game road winning streak stopped at home Friday night as they fell to the Lakers 128-123 in overtime. The Raptors are now in the seventh spot chasing the NBA playoffs and are off the disappointing loss on Friday but and are 13-5 ATS after a SU loss. Philadelphia is off a 110-101 win over Dallas Friday but is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as home favorites and 3-9 ATS after a SU win. Take TORONTO!

Utah at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Jazz- The Knicks have had the most disappointing season as the chemistry that brought them to to fourth seed in the playoffs last years postseason and are now in the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference. New York has started to show signs of life as they are 6-0 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Utah is 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and just 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Take NEW YORK!

New Orleans at Atlanta 6:10 ET

Pelicans (+) over Hawks- The line on this contest seems a bit short to me as Atlanta is coming off a 120-105 victory over Memphis on Friday and the Pelicans are off a 124-91 win over San Antonio. The Hawks played without their two top scorers as both Trae Young and John Collins were both sidelined and yet they just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win. The Pelicans are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games and get the money here. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Iowa State vs Wisconsin 6:10 ET

Cyclones (+) over Badgers- Iowa State enters the tournament losing their last three and finished 16-5 at one point having won 12 in-a-row at one point. Wisconsin entered the tournament off a pair of losses and defeated an undermanned Colgate club Friday but and were taken to task. The Cyclones are 5-1 ATS as underdogs at neutral sites while the Badgers are 2-7 ATS as favorites at neutral sites and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites. Take IOWA STATE!

Ohio State at Villanova 2:40 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Wildcats- Ohio State has lost 11 games this season and it is not because off their defense which was outstanding in the opener Loyola holding the Ramblers to 31.8 shooting. But, overall the Buckeyes play 15-6 Over in their last 21 games overall. The Buckeyes win in the opening round was a tournament rarity last they are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 in NCAA Tournament games. Villanova who had been great for years in the postseason going 17-5 ATS in tourney games and 27-11-1 as neutral site favorites but the are 0-6 ATS after a SU win. Take OHIO STATE!

Dallas at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Mavericks- The Hornets have won their last three games overall after a long stretch of poor play as they added defense to their game of late. Dallas has won 8-of-10 and are off a loss to the 76ers last night and are looking to swept the season series having won 120-96 in the first meetings back in December. The Hornets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall and 6-1-1 ATS playing on two-days rest. Take CHARLOTTE!

Saint Mary's vs UCLA 7:10 ET

Bruins (-) over Gaels- I was really surprised that UCLA struggled as they did against Akron in their opener because I was expecting a better offensive game plan. The Bruins needed a 15-4 run to close the game to pull out a 57-53 while the Gaels pounded Indiana 82-53 and with this game in Portland they should have great fan support. Saint Mary's is always a bridesmaid as Gonzaga has dominated the West Coast and they just don't seen to be able to get past the 'big boys.' Take UCLA!

Richmond vs Providence 6:10 ET

Spiders (+) over Friars- Providence has been called the luckiest team in college basketball as they have more close wins than any other school by far. They got the best of South Dakota State in round one when many (including me) thought the Jackrabbits had a shot to win but the Friars prevailed. The Spiders 4-0 ATS in their last four on neutral site and the Friars are 1-8 ATS in their last nine as neutral site favorites and are 1-5 ATS in their last six NCAA games. Take RICHMOND!

Michigan vs Tennessee 5:10 ET

Wolverines (+) over Volunteers- It has been a roller coaster year for the Wolverines and many never expected them to make it to the 'Big Dance.' Michigan was one of the favorites to reach the Finals and at 17-14 it was a shocker to be selected seeded No. 11 and defeated No. 5 seed Colorado State. After the suspensions and fights the Wolverines have rallied together and had a 28-point turnaround in their win and their confidence couldn't be any higher. Take MICHIGAN!

Chicago at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Suns- Chicago who was one of the biggest money makers in their first half of the season have hit their June swoon a bit early this year as they have dropped seven of last nine games and have lost their last four meetings against Phoenix. The Suns own the NBA's best record and have won seven of nine games since Chris Paul injured his finger. The Bulls are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in Phoenix. Take CHICAGO!

Davidson vs Michigan State 9:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Spartans- Michigan State is lucky to be where they are as they dropped seven of their last 10 when it counted most before winning 2-of-3 in the Big Ten Tournament. Davidson won the Atlantic-10 regular season but lost to Richmond 64-62 in the Championship game and finished 27-6. The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six neutral site game and the Spartans are 2-6 ATS in their last eight NCAA games as favorites. Take DAVIDSON!

Denver at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Nuggets- The Nuggets just set a franchise record by winning their seventh straight road contest Wednesday with a win over Washington. The Cavaliers have lost Jarret Allen but welcome the return of Caris LeVert who works so well with All-star guard Darius Garland. Denver is 1-4 ATS in their last five games as favorites and the Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games as home underdogs. Take CLEVELAND!

Dallas at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over 76ers- With the addition of James Harden the 76ers have become a legitimate threat to win the East and possibly to whole show with Joel Embiid making his bid for MVP. Dallas has also been rounding into form as they have won their last three and 27 of their last 35 since the New year. The Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall and 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take DALLAS!

Miami-Fl vs USC 3:10 ET

Hurricanes over Trojans- Miami who started fast and then hit a lull closed by winning seven of their last 10 while USC lost three of their final four falling one short of matching the school records for wins. I like the level of competition that the Hurricanes have played against and I like their coaching as well. Miami is 22-8-1 ATS as underdogs in their last 31 while 0-8 ATS in their eight games as a favorite. Take MIAMI!

San Francisco vs. Murray State 9:40 ET

Dons (+) over Racers- It's been a great year for Murray State as they are undefeated in 2022 winning 20 in-a-row and have not lost since December 22 and are 30-2 on the season and aside from Arizona and South Dakota State are the one of three with 30 wins. San Francisco is 24-9 out of the Big West and a 10 seed is making their first NCAA appearance since 1988. The Racers are 3-7 ATS as neutral site favorites are while the Dons are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take SAN FRANCISCO.

Akron vs. UCLA 9:50 ET

Bruins (+) over Zips- I was at their season opener and the Pac-12 Final and believe I that I have them 'cocked' as they lost both games. The opener was blowout loss to No. 1 Gonzaga and their final to No. 2 Arizona on Saturday failing to cover either time. There are number of things I picked up watching the Bruins and to tell the true I am impressed and believe they are ready to dominate a team that has limited offensive capabilities. The Bruins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games and 6-0 ATS in their last six NCAA Tournament games. Take UCLA!

Vermont vs Arkansas 9:20 ET

Catamounts (+) over Razorbacks- Now doesn't it seem a bit odd that the once Top-10 ranked Razorbacks is such a meager favorite against the American East champions as I doubt that many of you can name their conference competition. Granted Vermont has won 22 of 23 and they have two-time American East Player of the Year Ryan Davis and are 8-2 ATS against teams with winning records. Arkansas is 1-4 ATS as NCAA Tournament favorites. Take VERMONT!

Detroit at Orlando 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Magic- It's official...the Pistons and Magic have been eliminated from postseason play as the meet for the fourth time with Detroit holding a 2-1 games lead. Orlando who is not known for their defense had Kyrie Irving drop 60-points on them last time out as they surrendered 150 total points to Brooklyn. The Pistons are playing their best ball of the year and are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 6-0 ATS as road dogs. Take DETROIT!

Portland at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (-) over Trailblazers- I am a bit confused when I see New York losers in 13 of their last 17 games are favorites by double-digits. When I see Portland has lost 7-of-8 and all but one of those were by single digits a 122-113 loss to Atlanta. The Knicks have blown nine double-digit leads one of which was to the Blazers who outscored the Knicks 35-11 in the fourth quarter and posted a 23-point come-from-behind win. This time they hold the lead. Take NEW YORK!

Indiana vs Wyoming 9:10 ET

Cowboys (+) over Hoosiers- After spending the past six years like a dateless girl on prom night Indiana has an invite to the 'Big Dance' albeit a 'First Four' play-in matchup with Wyoming in Dayton. The Hoosiers put on a much needed surge in the conference payoffs defeating Michigan and Illinois before falling to Iowa on a buzzer beater. Wyoming is playing in the tourney for the first time since 2015 while the Hoosiers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five NCAA tourney games. The Cowboys are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 neutral site games and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as underdogs. Take WYOMING!

Oregon at Utah State 9:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Ducks- Talk about lame ducks...Oregon looked like a lock for the NCAA tournament before losing six of their last eight the last three weeks and are now playing in Logan, Utah. Playing in the NIT is a comedown for Oregon where as the Aggies are thrilled to be playing in the postseason for the first time since 2008 and they are 0-4 lifetime in the NIT. The wounded ducks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games while the Aggies are 37-18-1 ATS in their last 56 home games against teams with losing road records (4-6). Take UTAH STATE!

Phoenix at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Suns- Sometimes less is actually more as players step-up when needed as the Pelicans scored 130 points against Houston with their two top scoring players Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum sidelined. Phoenix of course is still without Chris Paul but still have the best overall record in the NBA. The 'numbers' (trends) are one-sided lending support for Phoenix but is will be a stormy night for the Suns in New Orleans. Take the PELICANS!

Belmont at Vanderbilt 7:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Commodores- How 'bout this, both off these schools are located in Nashville and their campus' are within one mile of each other and yet this is a rare encounter. Vanderbilt was 15-15 playing a much tougher schedule and are led by Scotty Pippin Jr who topped the SEC in scoring but got little support. This is a huge step-up in class game for the Bruins. More of the same...take BELMONT!

Chicago at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Bulls- Something is not right with Chicago as they seem to have hit a wall as their quality of play overall has fallen off. They had lost five-in-row and bounced back with a pair of wins over the Pistons and Cavaliers and most likely will be without Zach LaVine who is having back issues. The Kings have lost four straight and 9-of-11 while Chicago's DeRozan slumps and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven overall and 0-4 ATS on the road. Kings 3-0-1 ATS in the four games as underdogs and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take SACRAMENTO!

Minnesota at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Timberwolves- Boy, I like what the Timberwolves are doing and meaning winning when posted as a Megabucks selection as done on Saturday at Miami defeating the Heat 113-104 allowing only 37 in the second have. San Antonio was sluggish looked tired in their home loss 127-111 against Indiana Saturday and will be playing their fifth straight game as hosts tonight. The 'Alamo Boy' are making a stand as the are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a double-digit home loss. The Spurs are in need as they are in the 12th spot and are 1.5-games out of the final play-in spot at No. 10. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Denver at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over 76ers- Denver is 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall but are a stellar 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games but they have always struggled against the 76ers as they are a putrid 5-16-2 ATS in the last 23 meetings including 0-3-1 ATS in their last our in Philadelphia. The Sixers are of course still working James Harden into sync and as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five and 4-10-1 ATS when facing teams with winning records. Take DENVER!

New York at Brooklyn 1:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Nets- Kyrie Irving will be in attendance this afternoon but he will not be in uniform for the Nets as the nonconformist is still afraid of needles. Brooklyn has won the last five meetings including a victory where they trailed the Knicks by 28-points in the largest comeback in franchise history. New York has blown double-digit leads nine times in their last 16 games but will give 'us' a full 48 minute effort today. Take NEW YORK!

Texas A&M vs Tennessee 1:00 ET

Volunteers (-) over Aggies- Many thought that the Aggies would have had to win the SEC tournament to reach the 'Big Dance' but having won three straight including two victories over Top 25 ranked teams they know that they have already punched their ticket. Texas A&M will be playing their fourth game in four days with one of their games having gone overtime will start to wear down before this encounter is over. The two teams met in once this season in Knoxville where the home Vols posted a 90-80 win and they do it again here. Take TENNESSEE!

Toronto at Denver 9:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Nuggets- Kudos the the Raptors for coming through for 'us' last night winning as 'our' Megabucks over the Suns. Denver is off a stretch of six games in nine days and they felt the affects in their loss to Golden State on Thursday while Toronto will be playing for the second straight night. Fred VanFleet return to action last night and his impact makes a difference. The Nuggets have dominated this series but the Raptors are 9-4 ATS as road underdogs in their last 13. Take TORONTO!

Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- The home team has dominated the first two meetings each winning at home with the Cavs by 23 in December and the Bulls by 13 in January. Cleveland who has been the biggest surprise in the NBA has now dropped 7-of-10 and are feeling the loss of Colin Sexton. But, defense travels well and the Cavaliers play it allowing just 103.7ppg. Although, the Bulls have owned this series this is a different Cavs team then what we've seen in past seasons. Take CLEVELAND!

Minnesota at Miami 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Heat- Minnesota who just had their longest winning streak in 18 years snapped at six yesterday by Orlando will continue south on this trip to Florida and will be against the Eastern Conference leader Miami. The Heat defeated a tough Cavaliers club at home last night The upstart Timberwolves are the No. 2 scoring team in the league averaging 114.6ppg while The Heat's defense is ranked No. 4 allowing only 104.7ppg. Or some reason the Wolves have had Miami's number and are 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Texas Tech vs Kansas 6:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- These two enter this fray off different scenarios as Texas Tech was lucky to survive against Oklahoma while the Jayhawks had an easy time against TCU. Each won at home in the two regular season meetings and it is fitting that the winner here gets the automatic big to the Big Dance. Kansas has played well against lesser teams going 6-2 ATS as favorites while the Red Raiders are 5-0 ATS in their last five as underdogs and are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games against teams with winning records above 60%. Take TEXAS TECH!

Michigan State vs Purdue 3:30 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Spartans- Oddly enough in this Big Ten tourney No. 3 seed Purdue is the highest seeded team remaining among the top-4. Michigan State the seventh-seed posted a 68-65 home win over the Boilermakers in their lone meeting and are off an upset win over Wisconsin on Friday and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win. It is time for the Boilermakers to bust out as they are 0-6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take PURDUE!

Kentucky vs Tennessee 3:00 ET

Volunteers (+) over Wildcats- It is fitting that the rubber match between these two is being played on a neutral site as they both took advantage of their home court meetings each winning by double-digits as hosts. Kentucky has come alive winning 5-of-6 but the Volunteers have won five straight and 9-of-10 which including their home win over the Wildcats but they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. Take TENNESSEE!

Virginia Tech vs North Carolina 9:30 ET

Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- UNC has gotten hot at the right time closing the season with six straight wins and 8-of-9 and have defeated the Hokies in both meetings. Virginia Tech was never in their meeting three weeks ago as a beaten favorite. This line is way short if you are tracking the results of these two clubs and tourney games take on a different hue. Tar Heels are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games at neutral site and fall short here. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Toronto at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Suns- The Raptors ended a 3-game losing streak with the return of Fred VanVleet on Wednesday defeating the Spurs 119-104 as he scored a team high 26 points. These two met in Toronto earlier and the Suns prevailed 99-95 but this time they are without Chris Paul this time around. Phoenix is 40-games over .500 and have won 11 of 13 and are off a dominating win over Miami. The Raptors are 8-2 ATS against teams winning better than 60% of their games and the Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as home favorites. Take TORONTO!

Michigan State vs Wisconsin 6:30 ET

Spartans (+) over Badgers- Last time out Wisconsin blew a chance to win their first outright Big Ten title by losing to lowly Nebraska as conference Player of the Year Johnny Davis left with an injured knee. Davis will play today but so will the Spartans who after a terrible run losing 7-of-10 but have recovered winning their last two. MSU is 3-1-1 ATS in neutral site games and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. The Badgers are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Mississippi State at Tennessee 6:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Volunteers- Tennessee closed the season on a rush winning 9-of-10 while the Bulldogs lost 3-of-4 to close the year on a negative note. But, Mississippi State downed South Carolina 73-51 in their tourney opener. These two met once this season with the Vols as a 1-point favorites on the road winning 72-63 as the favorite is now 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The trends favor the Vols but the Bulldogs have a defense that can keep this one in question. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Virginia vs North Carolina 9:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina ruined the big retirement party for the Duke faithful last time out and now face a gritty Virginia squad that was pounded by Carolina 74-58 in their lone meeting this season. But, that loss shouldn't discourage the Cavaliers as they had 'covered' the previous seven meetings and they are 8-0 ATS in their last wight games after an ATS loss. The Tar Heels are 0-4-1 ATS in five games at neutral sites and fall here. Take VIRGINIA!

Penn State vs Ohio State 9:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State enters the Big Ten tourney having lost three of their last four but did defeat the Lions twice this season but they are without their co-captain and Penn State leading scorer didn't play if the second meeting. The Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs and the Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS against teams with losing records. Take PENN STATE!

Virginia Tech vs Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Fighting Irish- There is something to be said about having momentum when playing in conference tournaments and after a dramatic 3-point buzzer beating win over Clemson in the opening round has the Hokies are in high spirits. Notre Dame closed their regular season with a 78-54 blow-out win over hapless Pittsburgh and will find the competition a bit higher tonight. Tech won the lone meeting this season 79-73 in Blacksburg coming from 10-points down in the second half. The Irish are 1-6 ATS in neutral site games. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Minnesota vs Penn State 8:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Nittany Lions- Although Ohio State lost last time out they are really concerned as to which of these teams t be too upset as to which of these 14th and 11th seeds advance to meet them the winner on Thursday. Both clubs won on their home court splitting the season series with Minnesota entering this fray having lost their last three as has Penn State. The Golden Gophers are 6-0 ATS as underdog at neutral sites and are 4-0 ATS against the Lions in Big Ten Tourney play. Take MINNESOTA!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- It appears that the Bucks are rounding into playoff shape as they have now won their last four games averaging 128.4 points for the week. Atlanta just had their own three game winning streak stopped in overtime to Detroit on Monday. This is the third meeting of the season between these two and the Hawks have posted a pair of wins and are looking to sweep the season series as they are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Milwaukee. Take ATLANTA!

New Orleans at Memphis 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- Last time out for the Pelicans they broke 'our' hearts by losing 138-130 in overtime at Denver Saturday night a game where they led by 11-points with 3:22 left in the game as newcomer CJ McCollum said they 'should have won this game in regulation. Memphis blew a 10-point lead of their own against Houston Sunday has cooled off and has dropped four of their last seven and are 1-7 ATS min the last eight meetings. The Pelicans are 8-1 Ats in their last nine road games take NEW ORLEANS

Boston College vs Pittsburgh 2:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Eagles- There has got to be a winner here no matter what as the No. 13 and No. 12 seeds in the ACC will play for survival as neither team will play in the postseason without winning out. Pittsburgh has dropped their last four while the Eagles have lost their last three but like I said there has got to be a winner! Boston College is 1-4 at neutral sites while the Panthers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games at neutral sites. Take PITTSBURGH!

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio 7:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles ended a four-game losing streak with a 124-116 win over Golden State led by an epic performance by 37-year old LeBron James and his 56 points. San Antonio has lost four straight and finished their nine game road trip with four wins and returns for just their second home game since February fourth. Coach Popovich is one win shy of tying Don Nelson with 1,334 wins and should get it here tonight. The Lakers are 16-39 ATS in their last 55 games after a SU win and the Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO!

New Orleans at Denver 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- This is a bit of a strange price for this game even if MVP Nikola Jokic who is out with a non-COVID illness is not expected to play. New Orleans has something to cheer about as Zion Williamson has return to the Crescent City and is now able to practice basketball activities for the first time this season and the Pelicans have won four straight. The Pels are 8-0 ATS in their last eight road games and they are 9-4 ATS min the last 13 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Michigan at Ohio State 12:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Buckeyes- After having lost their last two games Ohio State is out of the Big Ten regular season title and will be looking ahead to the conference tourney. Acting coach Phil Martelli has alternated wins and losses during Juwan Howard's suspension and this will be his final game at the helm before Howard's return for the postseason tourney. The Wolverines are 28-12-1 ATS in their last 41 games after a SU loss and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Hornets- One more win for Greg Popovich and he ties Don Nelson for most coaching wins in NBA history. But, the Spurs have lost their last three games and are facing a Hornets team at is 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 0-5 ATS as favorites in their last five in that roll. Win one for 'Pop.' Take SAN ANTONIO!

Texas at Kansas 4:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas can share a part of the Big-12 conference crown but must come away with a win here against Texas who is only thinking upset. The Jayhawks might have the Baylor Bears on their minds because if the win the Jays are grounded. Getting a small measure of revenge with a non-cover win over TCU against the Frogs who beat them two days prior. The underdogs is 3-0-1 ATS I the last four meetings and the home teams is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take TEXAS!

Texas Tech at Oklahoma State 3:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Red Raiders- Believe it or not the Red Raiders at 12-5 still have a shot at a share of the Big-12 title...but don't count on it as they just don't get it done on the road. Oklahoma State is off one of the best defensive performances of the NCAA season holding Iowa State to just 36 points in Ames. Texas Tech just finished the home schedule 18-0 but are just 3-6 SU on the road. The underdog is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Virginia Tech at Clemson 3:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Hokies- Both clubs riding three-game win streaks with the Hokies having won nine of their last 10 where as Clemson had lost six straight previously. It will be Senior Day at Clemson and four seniors will be honored where they are 10-5 SU while Tech is 4-7-1 ATS on the road. The home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and Virginia Tech is 4-14-1 ATS in their 19 road games against teams with winning home records. Take CLEMSON!

Milwaukee at Chicago 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- Chicago has now lost their last three games as the blew a fourth quarter lead to the Hawks last night but the Bulls are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games after a loss. Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall while the Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games. Take CHICAGO!

Atlanta at Washington 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Hawks- Both of these clubs are struggling to stay in the playoff hunt as the season wines down. Atlanta is currently tied with Charlotte for the 9th seed and has won eight of their last nine overall but are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. Washington is off a non-cover win over Detroit but is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. I expect a bit of a letdown by the Hawks after their big win over the Bulls last night. Take WASHINGTON!

Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is now 3-0 since the arrival of James Harden and have won their last games overall. Cleveland who has the best ATS record in the league has dropped their last two games but still have the No. 1 defense in the NBA allowing only 103ppg. The Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in the Liberty City and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games against teams with winning records. The Sixers are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after a SU win.Take CLEVELAND!

Richmond at St. Bonaventure 7:00 ET

Spiders (+) over Bonnies- This Atlantic-10 matchup pits a pair of the better teams in the conference as 19-11 Richmond visits the Reilly Center where host St. Bonaventure is 12-2 SU on the season. The trends support the Spiders seem to play their best on the road where they are 14-5-1 ATS in their ;ast 20 road games while the Bonnies are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games. The underdogs is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and they get the win here. Take RICHMOND!

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Clippers- As of now the Clippers are the eighth seed in the West with the Lakers 4.5-game behind them in the ninth playoff spot. The Lakers have lost three-in-a-row and six of seven while the Clippers have won four consecutive games and six of their last seven. The Lakers are 8-3-1 after a SU loss and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as underdogs while the Clippers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as favorites. Tale the LAKERS!

Iowa at Michigan 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Both clubs are on an upswing as Iowa has won four straight and seven of eight with the loss coming at home against these Wolverines. For Michigan it seems that 'less is more' as they are off another win while Juwan Howard serves out his five-game suspension but are only 4-10 ATS after a SU win. Although I look to play 'on' a team favored over a ranked team in this situation I like the advantages the Hawkeyes have with the 5th ranked offense scoring 83.7ppg while the Wolves rank No. 188 on defense. Take IOWA!

L.S.U. at Arkansas 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- Arkansas has made a move winning their last four games and 13 of the past 14 games defeating four ranked team in the process. SU was ranked No.12 before it hit the skids as they are 5-7 since January 15 when they fell at home to these same Razorbacks. Arkansas is off an emotional 75-73 win over No. 6 Kentucky Saturday and may get caught in an emotional down turn here off their victory over the Wildcats. Take L.S.U.!

Auburn at Mississippi State 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- Deemed the No. 1 team in the country two weeks ago  the Auburn Tigers have dropped in the polls to No. 5 as they have lost three-in-a-row. Mississippi State coach Ben Holland lead UCLA to consecutive Final-4's in 2007 and 2008 and are on a three game steak of their own but it is a positive run. The Tigers are 0-5 TS in their last five road games and the Bulldogs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine home games and are off a non-cover win and are 15-6 ATS following an ATS loss. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Minnesota at Maryland 9:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Terrapins- A pair of sub-500 teams will battle to get to the breakeven mark as Maryland who has won 3-of-4 take on Minnesota who has lost 13 of their last 16 games straight-up but are 6-1 ATS after an ATS loss. The Terrapins are off an upset win over Ohio State and are 4-11 ATS after a win. Take MINNESOTA!

Charlotte at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- This is sort of a 'East meets West' type of game where the top-rated defensive team the Cavaliers are surrendering just 102.7ppg while Charlotte is the No. 1 ranked offensive team scoring at a 114.3ppg clip. There is something happening to Cleveland of late as they were an underdog at home last time out while have a 17-game advantage in the standings and this one looks suspicious as well with this 'price' so cheap with the favorite. The Hornets are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Cleveland. Take CHARLOTTE!

Dallas at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers over Mavericks- When a team plays as bad as the Lakers are playing and is receiving the amount of negative media coverage that they are getting they seem to rally together. LA trailed the lowly Pelicans by as many as 32-points in an embarrassing 123-95 home defeat. Dallas rallied for a win at Golden State outscoring the Warriors 33-13 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks have having a swell road trip but they are just 2-5 ATS in their seven meetings in LA. Lakers are 8-3 ATS following a SU loss. Take LOS ANGELES LAKERS!