NBA Power Play

Washington at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Wizards- Okay, wow! Russell Westbrook has passed Oscar Robertson for career NBA 'Triple-doubles' and like Oscar his teams have no rings (except when Oscar was a role player for the Bucks with Lew Alcindor). Washington has played well since the All-Start break and are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games including their 'cover' Monday when Atlanta (-8) won 125-124. The Hawks have won 4-of-5 and are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games as home favorites and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games overall. Take ATLANTA!

Brooklyn at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Nets- Brooklyn who clinched a playoff spot two weeks ago have been just going through the motions every since as the dropped four-in-a-row before re-grouping at Denver Saturday night. Chicago seemed doomed for post season play after losing four straight by double-digits but have now won three straight games all by double-digits. It's difficult to say who will be in the line-up for the Nets but they are just waiting for the return of James Harden before they will get series. Bulls are playing hot and in greater need! Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Dallas is currently the no. 5 seed in the West and are on a 4-game in streak and have won 10 of their last 12. This has given them a chance to clinch a spot in the top-6 with a combination of two wins or losses by the Lakers. Memphis is seeded ninth and have at least clinched a spot for the 'play-ins' and are playing tough as underdogs going 8-1 ATS in that role the nine times. The Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games and get the cash here. Take MEMPHIS!

NBA Power Play

L.A. Clippers vs Toronto 7:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Raptors- L.A. is starting a 4-game road trip that ends the regular season for them while Toronto has two as hosts and two away games. The Raptors playoff hopes are fading fast as they have lost their last three and six of their last seven and lost the last three meetings. The Clippers were defeated by New York last time out and they are 39-18 ATS in the last 57 games following a SU loss. Although the Raptors are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings they are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games as home underdogs. Take L.A. CLIPPERS!

Washington at Atlanta 7:03 ET

Hawks (-) over Wizards- 'Outrageous!' That's right this 'line' is OUTRAGEOUS! Here is Washington, on a two-game winning streak and one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star game an 8-point underdog at Atlanta. The Wizards are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall and are 6-1 ATS as road underdogs after a win over Indiana while the Hawks are off a loss to the Pacers. Atlanta is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games and 13-4 Ats as favorites! Take ATLANTA!

Miami at Boston 1:00 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- There is no doubt how much stronger the Heat are with Jimmy Butler in the lineup as with him back they have won their last 4-of-5 and eight of 11 while Boston has lost six of their past 10 games. This is a rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals when Miami got the best of the Celtics in six games. They have met once this season with Boston winning at Miami 107-105 and this time it's the Heats turn. Miami is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in Boston while the Celtics are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Take MIAMI!

Brooklyn at Denver 10:00 ET

Nets (-) over Nuggets- I would like this one a lot better if Denver had won or even 'covered' the points last night at Utah, but alas, 'we' have what we have and what we have is the Nets on a season high 4-game losing streak. The media always speaks of teams limping into the playoffs and Brooklyn seems like the prototype not only entering the Playoffs in a bad way but are limping on the court as well. James harden has missed the past 20 games but says he'll be ready for the playoffs but the Nets have had their 'Big-3' Harden, Irving and Durant for just seven games this season. Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last five when favored. Take BROOKLYN!

San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- The Spurs just broke a 5-game losing streak with a 113-104 win at Sacramento last night and play in Portland against the hot Blazers who have won six of their last seven games. In a turn-around from the past two seasons San Antonio has played better on the road going 22-10-1 ATS with 19 outright wins. Despite the losing record the Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games overall showing great effort and they are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 road games. Trouble here are as Portland is 0-5 ATS in their last five as home favorites and 8-20-2 ATS against teams with winning road records. Take the SPURS!

Memphis vs Toronto 7:30 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Raptors- Memphis sits in the ninth playoff spot after their loss Thursday to the lowly Pistons and are looking to make up ground against the Raptors who haven't play a game at home (in Toronto) in 14 months. The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games after a double-digit loss. Toronto is about to be eliminated from postseason play as they have struggled the entire season due to injuries and COVID-19 issues and are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games as 'home' underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

L.A. Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- Oh my, the Lakers are truly floundering having lost 7-of-9 and with just one 'cover' in their last nine games going 1-7-1 ATS. Of course this is for the most part without LeBron James who attempted to play twice in that time only to beg out with pain. Portland just completed a 5-1 road trip but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. LA has had the best of it in Portland going 5-0 ATS in the last five trips tp Portland and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take the LAKERS!

Denver at Utah 9:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Jazz- Both of these clubs are playing without their leading scoring guards as Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Denver's Jamal Murray are both injured. For the Jazz the news gets worst as Mike Conley is also sidelined and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. This 'price' seems low as the Nuggets are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in Denver but 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall. Denver has won 10-of-12 with out Murray and they get the cash tonight. Take the NUGGETS!

Boston at Chicago 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- For the first time in over a year there will be fans inside the Unites Center in Chicago as the Bulls host the Boston Celtics. Boston is struggling to stay in the top-6 for the NBA playoffs and are 3-4 SU in their last seven games and 2-5 ATS in their last seven overall. Chicago is off a 120-99 Megabucks win last night at Charlotte and are 13-6 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. Boston is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 following an ATS win and are 0-4 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Atlanta at Indiana 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Hawks- Atlanta is coming off a huge 135-103 over Phoenix last night as our Highest-Rated Megabucks winner and as a small underdog. Today, they come up favored over the snake bit Pacers who had six players on the injured list while losing to the Kings last night. Indiana committed a season high 22 turnovers and they admit that they must protect and control the ball better. The Pacers are 4-1 ATS with rest and 36-15 ATS after a double digit loss. Take INDIANA!

Brooklyn at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has dropped it's last three games while their make-shift line-up has had Harden, Irving and Durant together for just seven games this season and Harden has missed the last 18 games with the Nets going 10-8. They are in the second spot in the east while Dallas is tied with the Lakers for the fifth seed in the West are 7-3 in their last 10 losing three times to Sacramento. The Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites while the Mavericks are 5-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take DALLAS!

Chicago at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Bulls (-) over Hornets- Okay, let me get this straight the Chicago Bulls are 26-39 on the season and the home Hornets are 32-33 and fighting for a playoff seed. Chicago has dropped their last four while and 11 of 15 and yet the odds-maker has deemed they the favorite on the road here and they are 5-2 ATS as road favorites. Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 1-5 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips at Charlotte and are the dog herfe. This one smells. Take CHICAGO!

San Antonio at Utah 9:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- This is the second meeting between these clubs in three days as Utah won easily Monday 110-99 leading by double-digits throughout the game. The Jazz are tied with Phoenix for the top spot in the West but have struggled of late (ATS) going 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games while the Spurs although they have lost three straight and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. San Antonio is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games and Utah is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Washington at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a pair of huge wins over the Nets and now trail Brooklyn by one-game in the loss column for the second seed in the East. Washington has turned their season around with a healthy Westbrook and Beal they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall including 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. The Bucks have come on strong with Antetokounmpo dominating play and that is something that he just doesn't do every day. Take WASHINGTON!

Phoenix at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- How is this for an improbable overtime win and cover by the Suns last night in Cleveland. As a 12.5-point favorite Phoenix was forced to go overtime against the lowly Cavaliers and then went on a 15-0 run in OT to both win and cover 134-118 and that win pushed them into a tie for the top spot in the West with Utah. Atlanta is getting healthier with Bogdan Bogdanovic returning to action and they have won their last two. I don't see how the Suns will rise here after last night overtime game as they are 2-8 ATS after a SU win and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six as road favorites. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Raptors- The Clippers who are supposed to contend for the Western Conference title have dropped three straight and will be facing Toronto for the first time this season although there will be many former teammates on each side. Neither team has been working at full strength but the Clippers Kawhi Leonard is back and he make all the difference. The raptors are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 3-8 ATS after a SU win and they are off a victory over the Lakers Sunday. LA is 10-4 ATS as home favorites and 39-17 after a SU loss and they were defeated at home on Saturday to Denver. Take the CLIPPERS!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- Sunday's matchup of these two offensive juggernauts was one for the ages with the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 49 points and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant putting up 42 points of his own in Milwaukee's 117-114 win on Sunday. The Nets are 7-3 as road underdogs while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS as home favorites and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. Milwaukee has dominated the series going 28-11-1 in the last 40 meetings but the Nets are a different team now. Take BROOKLYN!

Portland at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Hawks over Trailblazers- Portland has been one of the NBA's best when on the road and are 20-12 both SU and ATS and currently 4-0 on their six-game road trip coming off a 119-109 win at Boston Sunday. Atlanta just ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over Chicago Saturday and clinched them at least the 10th seed while they currently sit fifth. Trae Young is back for Atlanta after missing four games and Kevin Hunter returned yesterday with Bogan Bogdanovic returning tonight. The hawks fly high tonight...take ATLANTA!

Philadelphia at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over 76ers- While Philadelphia is coming off their largest 3-game winning margin in franchise history the Spurs set a record of sorts at Boston Friday night blowing a 32-point halftime lead becoming only the second NBA team to blow a 30-point lead at the half. The 76ers are in 2nd place in the East trailing the Nets by 1-game while San Antonio is ninth and is now desperate for a win to atone for Friday's loss. The Sixers are 3-7 ATS after SU win and the Spurs are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven as underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:30 ET

Nets over Bucks- A pair of the NBA's top contenders face-off with clubs that look like that have already been to battle. Brooklyn was without Kevin Durant, Bruce Brown, Nic Clayton and of course James Harden while the Bucks have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets are no longer the league top scoring team with harden out for the past month as the Bucks now have that honor averaging 119.3 PPG. Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Milwaukee and the Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as home favorites. Take BROOKLYN!

Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Nuggets- These two are about as close as you can get as they both have 21 losses with the Clippers having 43 wins and Denver 42. With nine games to go both clubs realize this is just one-game and they both will be without the leading scorers. Jamal Murray is out for the Nuggets and Kawhi Leonard has missed the last three weeks. Denver is 8-1 without Murray and have won four straight and are meeting the Clippers who have lost their last two on the road and return home to host a conference rival and the Clippers are 6-1 ATS in last seven as home favorites. Take LOS ANGELES

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

T'wolves (+) over Warriors- After getting blown-out by Dallas 133-103 Golden State will take their 31-31 record and 10th seed on the road where they haven't fared all that well. The Warriors are 12-20 both SU and ATS on the road including 3-7 ATS in their last 10 away from home. Minnesota has shown signs of life when healthy as they are 9-6 when their 'Big-3' Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins are on the floor together. The Timberwolves have lost twice this season to the Warriors both times without Towns and Russell and even so they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games hosting GS. This time the get the money once again. Take MINNESOTA!

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Suns- The Suns sit in the second spot in the West with the Clippers a game behind as they chase the Jazz for the top spot. These two have had a couple of contentious outings with chippy fouls and technical fouls being dished out against both clubs including Paul George and Devin Booker. LA is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix. The Suns are 0-7-1 ATS after and ATS win and LA is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs . Take the CLIPPERS!

Portland at Memphis 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is off a two-game sweep of the Blazers in Portland last Friday and Sunday and now they are a virtual 'Pick-em' at home and that raises a red flag. The Grizzlies finished their seven-game road trip 4-3 after dropping their finale at Denver 120-96 on Monday. Portland got back in to the win column after five straight losses with a win at Indiana and are 4-0 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Take PORTLAND!

New Orleans at Denver 9:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- New Orleans who sits 11th in a 10-team race has dropped five of their last seven including their win over the Clippers Monday night. Denver meanwhile is beset with injuries and yet are 6-1 in their last seven games without Jamal Murray, Monte Morris and Will Barton. The Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four games at Denver. The Nuggets are 2-5 in their last seven games following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Dallas at Golden State 9:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- When these two clubs matchup points abound, in their last four meetings they have averaged 137 for the winner and 121 for the loser with Dallas winning 3-of-4. Golden State has won their last four at home but has been blown-out by the Mavericks twice 147-116 and 141-121 at home. The Mavs are 5-2 on the road against team with winning home records and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have lost their last two but that pales with OKC who has lost 14 games in-a-row! The Thunder haven't won a game in April and were just routed by the 76ers 121-90 and have already been routed by Boston earlier this season 111-94 ay OKC. But, the Celtics are dealing with injuries as Jaylen Brown just returned after a shoulder injury and Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker out for tonight and Robert Williams is questionable. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland is now doing what I expected and waited for, they have lost five straight and 9-of-11 and have dropped from a 1/2-game out of the fourth spot and now they have fallen in to the 7-10 seeds. Indiana meanwhile has won their last three despite playing without Domantas Sabonis and three others with all three wins coming against non-playoff clubs. This may be why a team that has lost five straight is favored on the road against a team that has won three in-a-row or because the Blazers have dominated the series going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Indiana. Pacers are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 as underdogs. Take PORTLAND!

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

Pelicans (+) over Clippers- Despite injuries the Clippers keep rolling and have won four straight and 11 of their last 12 games while the Pelicans have dropped 5-of-6 and with 12 games left to play. New Orleans is off tough 2-point loss to the Spurs but have had their highest scoring total of the season against the Clips scoring 135 in a victory over LA in March. For whatever reason the Pelicans give the Clippers fits as they are 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Memphis at Portland 4:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is 2nd of back-to-back meetings as the Grizzlies posted a 130-128 win over the Blazers on Friday winning a Power Play. Memphis is now 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and Portland is 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites. The Griz are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 35-17 ATS overall in their last 52 games while Portland is 2-7 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MEMPHIS!

LA Lakers at Dallas 8:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has managed to hang-on without their super-stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis and are putting out professional efforts night after night. Davis returned to action Thursday and the rust we was evident as he was just 2-of-10 from the floor. Dallas is 15-14 SU at home and and even more disappointing ATS going 11-18. The Lakers are 6-1 Ats after a SU loss and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Mavericks are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall and 1-5 ATS as favorites. Take the LAKERS!

San Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Pelicans- San Antonio has been a bit of a mystery this season as they are 13-19 SU at home and 16-10 SU and 18-8 ATS which is total turn-around from last season. The Spurs holds a 3.5-game lead over the Pelicans and this game will be the tie-breaker if it comes down to that at season's end. New Orleans I off their biggest margin of victory this season defeating Orlando 135-100 on Thursday and I expect a drop off in performance here. San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games while New Orleans is 4-9 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Toronto at New York 1:10 ET

Raptors (+) over Knicks- The last time the Knicks had a winning streak of eight or more games was the last season that the qualified for the playoffs in 2013. Currently with the NBA's longest win streak the Knicks come up a very short favorite at home where they are 20-10 SU and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New York. But, Toronto is on a mini streak of their own having 'covered' four straight games. It's a tough call to make against the red-hot Knicks but the 'line' is the clue. Take TORONTO!

Memphis at Portland 10:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is the first meeting between these two clubs this season and they both are playoff bound with the seeding the only question. Memphis is 18-10 ATS on the road this season while Portland is just 13-17 ATS at home and have lost their last two games by one-point and eight of the past 11 and the Blazers are just 4-10 ATS against teams with winning road records. The Grizzlies have been playing better basketball as they are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games overall including 6-0 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

Cleveland at Charlotte 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Hornets- Although Charlotte has a better record by 7-games than the Cavaliers they are a virtual pick-em at home as they have lost six of their last seven games and are off a beatdown at Chicago. Cleveland has won the previous two meetings this season and are 7-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with losing SU records. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers are 14-6-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings and 6-1 ATS at Charlotte. Take CLEVELAND!

Miami at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Heat (-) over Hawks- Again the 'price' on this game is very suspect as the Hawks have a 1-game lead over Miami and yet are an underdog at home. This is due most likely to the return of players for the Heat who have been hit with a rash of injuries and COVID issues. Atlanta has their own injury problems as Trae Young is scoring 25.3 PPG but turned his ankle and was removed from the game against the Knicks in the third quarter not to return and besides him the Hawks have five other players dealing with healthy issues. Miami is 7-3 Ats in their last 10 games as road favorites and Atlanta is 1-6 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI!

L.A. Lakers at Dallas 9:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Although Los Angeles is playing with a skeleton crew because of the severity of their injuries they have been totally professional and come to play every night. The Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up loss and are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The struggling Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last six games and are 3-7 ATS with no rest and 0-5 ATS as favorites. LA is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings including 4-1 ATS at Dallas. Take the LAKERS!

Phoenix at Boston 7:00 ET

Suns (-) over Celtics- These 'prices' on NBA games have had so many anomalies because of the virus and this is one of them. Phoenix is vastly improved this year but so much so that they are this strong a favorite non the road against the Eastern Conference leader. The Suns have won 13-of-15 including an outright win over the 76ers last night and are 10-4 ATS playing with no rest. The Celtics are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games and are only 5-17 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 0-4 ATS at home. Take PHOENIX!

Chicago at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- At 24-33 Chicago is tied with Washington for the 10th and final playoff spot with the new format adding two extra teams for a 'Playdown' to qualify for the playoffs. Cleveland coach Bernie Bickerstaff has chastised his team's lack of effort last time out against Detroit and I expect a full game hustle out of the Cavaliers. The Bulls are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games nut have dominated the Cavs 20-6 ATS in Cleveland. Still, this time around it is CLEVELAND!

Golden State at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards over Warriors- The NBA's two top scorers will face off in Washington where Bradley Beal will try and recapture the top scoring spot from a red-hot Stephen Curry who scorched the 76ers with 49-points and has shot 55% from 3-point range while leading the Warriors to wins in 3-of-4. But, the Wizards have won five in-a-row and 7-of-8 including a 110-107 win at Golden State while the Warriors are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Washington. Take the WIZARDS!

Brooklyn at New Orleans 7:30 ET

Pelicans over Nets- Bot these clubs blew late leads in their last contests one good Nets blowing to Miami and one bad Pelicans falling in OT at New York. So now, New Orleans is the host and somehow become the favorite. Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and the Pelicans are just 6-13 ATS as home favorites. Tell me how this makes any sense as the Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. As a matter of fact this is now my 'Don't Make Sense' game of the day. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- No Jamal...no worries! Since the season ending injury to Denver's high-scoring Jamal Murray but the Nuggets have managed to pull together and won their last two without him. Led by leading scorer Nikola Jokic the Mile-High guys have won four straight against teams with winning records. Memphis has won 7-of-10 and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as underdogs 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games and are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MEMPHIS!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won a season high six straight games and host the Bulls who just ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland but has still lost 11 of their last 15 games overall. Chicago enters this fray in the 10th spot for the expended NBA playoffs tied with Toronto and they are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 road games including 14-6 ATS as road dogs although they are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to Bean-town. Still, it is CHICAGO!

Cleveland at Detroit 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Pistons- Now, this one 'gets' me...the Cavaliers favored on the road has to raise an eyebrow now matter who they are playing. Both clubs have lost 4-of-5 but Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings and is 4-1 ATS in their last five games in Detroit. Although at home the Pistons are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eighth games as underdogs. The Cavs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against teams with losing records. Kevin Love has returned to action for Cleveland and can be the difference here. Take CAVALIERS!

Portland at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- I have to admit that I enjoy and feel more confident when I am playing 'against' the Trailblazers! Although they are 9-games over .500 they are 27-28 ATS so that makes 'us' a plus 10 playing against them. Charlotte has dropped four straight for the second team this season and they have a tough task in front of them as they are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings against the Blazers. But, inconsistent Portland is 1-5 ATS after a win and the Hornets are 11-3 ATS after a loss by 10 or more points and they are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 as home underdogs. Take CHARLOTTE!

Brooklyn at Miami 3:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nets- Jimmy Butler is pissed! Miami dropped their third straight game Friday night to lowly Minnesota and he says that his teammates 'take too much for granted.' Well, they would be able to take anything for granted today as the Nets come to South Beach. The Heat after winning the East last season find themselves currently a seventh seed as injuries and virus protocols have hindered their season. Brooklyn must be a Saturday night 'party' team as thy are 1-7 ATS on Sunday's and 4-10 in their last 14 games as favorites. Take MIAMI!

New Orleans at New York 1:10 ET

Pelicans over Knicks- Does this look right to you...it doesn't look right to me. New York is playing well and is 17-10 SU at home and the lines-maker has opened the Pelicans a small favorite despite being six-games under. 500 and just 9-17 SU on the road. This gets even more confusing when we realize the Knicks have won five straight and are 23=8 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Something smells here. I'm taking NEW ORLEANS!

Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- Chicago is reeling having lost five straight and 11 of 14 and will be without Zach LaVine who is in the NBA health and safety protocol. Cleveland as expected hasn't seem much better losing 3-of-4 and eight of 11 and will be missing two back court players as well. Good news (maybe) for Cleveland is that Kevin Love has returned to action and should help (?). Although the Cavs are just 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings they are 4-1 ATS in Chicago. Take CLEVELAND!

Portland at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who was playing well when CJ McCollum returned to action are struggling now and have lost four of five and are 2-8 SU since the ALL-Star break. The Spurs are off a loss at Toronto where the short-handed Raptors had four players missing due to injuries. Despite going 1-4 ATS in their last five home games the Spurs coach Gregg Popovich insists that they will rebound better after getting killed on the board by Toronto. If 'Pop' sez it it must be true. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET

Magic (+) over Raptors- Toronto who is off a win over San Antonio while have four key players sidelined will face a squad that they defeated Orlando 123-108 with Fred VanVleet setting a franchise recording 54 points. VanVleet has been out since April 5th and tonight the Magic will perform their tricks as they have had four personnel changes since the trade deadline. Orlando is 5-1 ATS as road underdogs and 19-7 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Toronto is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games a home favorites and 1-8 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take ORLANDO!

New Orleans at Washington 7:00 ET

Pelicans over Wizards- Washington believes that they have finally developed some chemistry between Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal and have won four-of five and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. So, why I ask are they underdogs at home to the Pelicans who are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Maybe it's because the Wizards are just 2-6 ATS in their first game at home after a 7-day road trip. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Dallas at Memphis 9:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks players are so concerned with the playoff format so much that they would rather bitch and complain then actually play basketball. So, it looks like Dallas has a mind set that they will finish 7, 8, 9 or 10th will have to deal with the silly playoff scheduling. Memphis has struggled against Dallas at home as they are just 1-5 ATS hosting the Mavs but are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (-) over Nets- This game of for the top spot in the East as both the Nets and 76ers stand at 37-17 on the season. Normally when we see a game between equal opponents the 'line' will reflect the 'home court' advantage. Now, there is one thing I know and that is in the NBA there is no 7-point home court advantage. Brooklyn had their cancelled game rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Minnesota and won by 30 points and now find themselves huge underdogs. I have to suspect that the Nets will be short-handed against as players on that team slack off whenever they get 'soreness.' Take PHILADELPHIA!

Miami at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Heat (+) over Suns- This line can't be justified in my mind the way these two teams have played this season. At best I can say Miami has been in consistent having battled a number of issues while Phoenix is the comeback (Knicks as well) team of the year and are an amazing 37-15 including 20-8 at home. Both these teams play great defense but the Heat play it a little bit better and with a win at Portland and six of their last seven, I'll stay with the hot club. Get this Miami is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Phoenix. Take MIAMI!

Boston at Portland 10:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Trailblazers- I don't know what it is with the Trailblazers but they opening a dog at home against Miami and were never in it as the Heat led from start to finish. Now, Portland comes up a virtual pick'em against a Boston team that is 11-6 on the road while the 31-22 Blazers are 16-11 at home. What makes this even more intriguing is that Portland is 11-4 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. One thing though, the Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetIngs. Take BOSTON!

L.A. Clippers at Indiana 7:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Clippers- A pair of winning streaks clash in Indiana where the Pacers winning of three straight host the LA Clippers who have won five straight. The Clippers are starting to put things together and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the Pacers are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games at home. This time they turn it around. Take INDIANA!

Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Nuggets- More bad news for the Warriors as No. 1 draft pick James Wiseman is out for the year as beleaguered Golden State plays out their final 19 games. After losing 7-of-9 they managed a win over Houston last time out while Denver just had their 8-game win streak halted by Boston 105-87 last night. Most of the trends favor the Nuggets except they are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Chicago at Memphis 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- It's difficult for me to believe that the Bulls are 29-23 ATS on the season including 18-8 ATS on the road because it seems when I have them they fall apart like their last time out at Atlanta. Both of these clubs have lost their last two games and the Grizzlies may have an excuse as Justin Winslow, Jontay Porter and De'Anthony Melton will be sidelined while the Bulls will be at full strength. Like I said Chicago is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 road games and 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CHICAGO!

Sacramento at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Pelicans- This looks like a very short line to me as New Orleans who has a 2-game lead over the Kings for the final playoff spot and have won their last two are less than a long shot favorite. Sacramento has dropped six straight and are 8-21 ATS after a SU loss and yet this price is so low. But, the Pelicans are 5-12 ATS as home favorites and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. Take SACRAMENTO!

Miami at Portland 10:00 ET

Heat over Trailblazers- Oh how the NBA line-makers taught and tease us. Here is Portland 10-games over .500 and off a 118-103 win over the Pistons and they open a dog at home against Miami who is barely over .500 and will be without guard Victor Oladipo. The Trailblazers on the other hand now with the return of CJ McCollum have one of the best guard tandems in the NBA. Miami who is off a narrow win over the Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and the Blazers are 0-5 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI!

San Antonio at Dallas 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Mavericks- This is the third meeting of the season and Dallas has taken the first two by five and 11 points as they are looking to sweep the season series from San Antonio for the first time is the 41 years they have been playing. The Mavericks have won six of their last seven games overall as the Spurs have dropped 10 of their last 12 but are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 as rod underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO!

New Orleans at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Pelicans- As Zion Williamson matures the Pelicans show improvement day by day. Last time out New Orleans used Williamson to bring the ball up the court and the result was a career high eight assists and 15 rebounds while scoring 37 points in their 101-94 win over the Sixers. The Pelicans are 4-9 ATS after a SU win and are 2-5 ATS on the road against teams with losing records. Cleveland was embarrassed last time out after a pair of road wins they returned home and gave up 87 first-half points to Toronto (Megabucks winner) and were smashed 135-115. They rebound here. Take CLEVELAND!

Toronto at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Raptors (-) over Cavaliers- These two are practically mirror images of each other although it may not seem that way. Toronto is 20-32 SU and 21-31 ATS on the season and the Cavaliers are 19-32 SU and 21-30 ATS. Cleveland returns home after winning their last two on the road by 24 and 27 points and they are an underdog to the reeling Raptors who have lost their last two and 6-of-8. What makes this 'line' even more questionable is that Toronto is just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 meetings in Cleveland. This one stinks...take the RAPTORS!

San Antonio at Denver 9:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Nuggets- We have heard this before about a pair of clubs moving in opposite directions but, at this speed is rare. Denver has won seven straight and 12 of 15 including 6-0 since acquiring Aaron Gordon and JaVale McGee while the Spurs have lost four straight and 8-of-10. As bad as San Antonio is going they are still 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as road underdogs but just 1-4 ATS in their last five games at Denver. But tonight...take SAN ANTONIO!

Chicago at Atlanta 8:10 ET

Bulls (+) over Hawks- Chicago has matched their season high winning streak with three straight victories and bring it to Atlanta where the Hawks just had a 4-game winning streak of their own ended by (Megabucks winner) Memphis. Bulls look to avenge a 124-104 loss in the first meeting back in late December and are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings including 5-0 ATS in the last five in Atlanta. Chicago is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games including 11-4 ATS as road dogs. Take CHICAGO!

Indiana at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Pacers- The biggest difference between these two teams is that one of beset with in juries and the other is getting healthy. Injuries to Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon and Myler turner has added to Indiana's woes while Cole Anthony and Michael Carter-Williams have returned to action for Orlando. The Pacers are just 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games overall and just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Magic are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take ORLANDO!

Milwaukee at Dallas 9:00 ET

mavericks over Bucks- Both of these guys are off losses as road favorites against sub-oar competition as the Bucks were shot by Curry and the lowly Warriors while Dallas was blowing an 11-point lead to the NBA's worst in Houston. Milwaukee had won three straight entering that fray and the Mavericks had won and 'covered' five in-a-row. Bucks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games and 2-7 ATS after a SU loss while the Mavs are 6-1 ATS after a SU and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Dallas and 12-2-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings overall. Take the MAVERICKS!

L.A. Lakers at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (-) over Lakers- These two clubs have had to deal with injuries the entire season and we are all aware of the Lakers issues with Anthony Davis and Lebron James. Los Angeles is 4-6 without and 15-13 without Davis and are off a road win versus Toronto. Miami who defeated LA 96-94 in February when the Heat were without Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro. Miami has won 4-of-5 and have added Victor Oladipo. LA is 1-5 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MIAMI!

Memphis at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Hawks- This could be a good one as these two clubs are pretty evenly matched. Atlanta has won 13 of their last 17 and are coming off a record setting performance against New Orleans where they made 11 straight 3-point shots. Memphis has won their last three and are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Although the Hawks are flying high and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven home games the line is short and they are just 2-5 ATS at home against a team with winning road record. Take MEMPHIS!

New York at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Knicks- Hard to believe that the Knicks and Celtics have the same record at this point of the season they are tied for the seventh seed in the East and both teams are off losses. New York blew a 14-point 4th quarter lead to the nets last time out while Boston was humbled by Philadelphia ta home last night. New York has been great against the 'number' and they are 6-1 ATS in their last six road games while Boston is 1-6 ATS in their second of back-to back games but are 4-1 ATS after a SU loss. Take BOSTON!

New Orleans at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (-) over Pelicans- This seems like an exceptionally high price to lay as the Nets have had a makeshift line-up for all but seven games this season. New Orleans has injury troubles as well as Zion Williamson returned last game after missing three games and Lonzo Ball is back after a 7-game absence along with Steve Adams but, Brandon Ingram is out on the sideline with Kira lewis and Josh Hart. The trends are all one way as the Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and the Nets are 1-6 ATS in the last seven home games and there are many others that support New Orleans action. But, there is one key trends that doesn't and it is Brooklyn isn 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take BROOKLYN!

L.A. Lakers at Toronto 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Raptors- Los Angeles as we should all know by now are without Anthony Davis and LeBron James and are off their lowest scoring game of the season losing to the LA Clippers 104-86. Toronto who has won their last two game haven't won three straight since mid-February and will also be without a pair of key players in Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet. The Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against teams with losing records. Take the LAKERS!

Baylor vs. Gonzaga 9:20 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Bears- This is the game we have all been waiting for (at least I have), especially since the early game scheduled between these two was canceled. Except for a short spur when Michigan was showing their best Baylor and Gonzaga have been the two best teams in the nation. We finally broke through with a win against the Bulldogs as they were lucky to escape with an overtime win against a 'game' UCLA team. Baylor had no such issues with Houston and manhandled them from start to finish! The Zags have won all five previous meetings with the dog Houston going 4-1 ATS. Not to worry here. The Bulldogs bite...take GONZAGA!

Detroit at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

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

Memphis at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over 76ers- The Sixers are tied with Brooklyn for the top spot in the East and after a10-game absence Joel Embiid returned to the line-up to dominate the Timberwolves. Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers has indicated that Embiid may not see the floor against the Grizzlies who are off a great 3-point shooting night and they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs while the 76ers are just 2-5-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and it is most likely Embiid will not see action. Take MEMPHIS!

Brooklyn at Chicago 2:10 ET

Bulls (+) over Nets- It may have taken a bit of time but the Nets are finally atop the Eastern Conference tied with the 76ers after winning their fourth straight and 12th in their last 14 outings. Chicago meanwhile is in a free fall as they have lost their last six and their playoff hopes are slim. Brooklyn does win but they are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as favorites and are 0-5 ATS in their last five against a team with a losing record. One of the more positive things to say about the Bulls is that they bare 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games played on Sunday. Take CHICAGO!

Milwaukee at Sacramento 10:00 ET

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

UCLA vs Gonzaga 8:35 ET

Bruins (+) over Bulldogs- During the regular season if you played on Gonzaga you probably split out as they were 12-12 ATS but since the NCAA's they are 4-0 ATS and it hasn't been close. If you played the Bruins you were no better off as they closed with four straight losses and were 12-14 ATS entering the tournament. When I watch UCLA I see quick hands and defensive speed against the ball which has given opponents fits. But, they have only one player in double figures scoring against Michigan and that won't cut it here. Large points there is way to go...take UCLA!

Houston vs Baylor 5:15 ET

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

Atlanta at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Hawks over Pelicans- Both these clubs went into overtime Thursday night with the Hawks winning in double-overtime 134-129 at San Antonio and the Pelicans lost in OT 115-110 to Orlando while playing without Zion Williamson who has an injured thumb. Take note that Atlanta is 5-1 ATS as favorites and are 4-0 ATS in their last four visits to New Orleans although the Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as home underdogs. But, injuries are nagging them here as Ingram and ball are questionable. Take ATLANTA!

Charlotte at Indiana 8:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Pacers- Last night the Hornets managed to catch Brooklyn without James harden in the lineup but a well balanced Nets offense destroyed Charlotte 111-89 with seven players in double figures. Charlotte has bounced back after bad performances going 8-2 ATS after a straight-up loss and are 9-2 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more. Indiana is struggling and is 3-14 ATS in their last 17 home games and 1-5 ATS as favorites including 0-5 ATS as home favorites. Take CHARLOTTE!

Golden State at Toronto 7:00 ET

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

Golden State at Miami 8:00 ET

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

Sacramento at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Kings (+) over Spurs- Monday night the Kings won their fifth straight against the Spurs 132-115 while San Antonio was now lost 5-of-6. The was a Money Game winner for 'us' as I thought the line was a bit short and now here we go with the same price tonight. I think most people that want to bet this matchup will play on the Spurs in the second of back-to-back games after a loss. But the line is the same and the Spurs are 12-28 ATS as home favorites. Add that the Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and 4-1 ATS in San Antonio. Take SACRAMENTO!

Dallas at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Mavericks- Well, the 12% capacity crowd that is allowed into TD Garden were disappointed in Boston's first home game with people in the stands in over a year Monday as New Orleans upended the Celtics 115-109 in the first of a seven-game home stand. This is the third of a 5-game road trip for Dallas and they have won 3-of-4 on the road and are off a 127-106 road win over OKC and the Mavs are 2-8 ATS after scoring 125 points or more. The line is short but the Celtics are 19-7 ATS as home underdogs. Take BOSTON!

Portland at Detroit 7:00 ET

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

UCLA vs Michigan 10:00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Bruins- The idea that UCLA is playing for a spot in the Final-4 has left many experts with reds faces. First, we heard how no team with an extra play-in game has never won more than one game in the tournament and here we are with Bruins wins over Michigan State, BYU, Abilene Christian and Alabama. UCLA is extremely quick and have great 'hands' on the ball defensively but the Wolverines play the same tough defense that has kept the total 'Under' in 12 of their last 14 games overall and are 13-4-2 ATS in their last 19 NCAA Tournament games as favorites. Take MICHIGAN!

Philadelphia at Denver 9:00 ET

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

USC vs Gonzaga 7:15 ET

Trojans (+) over Bulldogs- Southern Cal knows how to play defense as they have held their last seven opponents under 40% shooting from the floor and they will be tested by the nation's leading scoring team averaging 90.5 PPG. Undefeated Gonzaga has 'covered' all three NCAA tourney with little competition presented to them so far. The Bulldogs lead the country in 2-point field goals shooting percentage at an amazing 63.6 while the Trojan defense holds opponents to 41.5% on field goal tries. This one will be closer than most think. Take USC!

Arkansas vs Baylor 10:00 ET

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

Sacramento at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Kings (+) over Spurs- After blowing a huge second-half lead to the Clippers the Spurs rebounded with their best game of the season against the Bulls shooting over 65% deep into the third quarter while building a 36-point lead. Don't expect anything close to that tonight as the Kings enter San Antonio on a 4-game win streak. Sacramento has played surprisingly well and have 5-2 in their last seven games overall while the Spurs are 12-27 ATS in their last 39 games as home favorites. Add that the Kings are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings in San Antonio and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings as well. Take SACRAMENTO!

New Orleans at Boston 7:30 ET

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

Oregon State vs Houston 7:15 ET

Cougars (+) over Beavers- Houston has a chance to make the Final Four for the first time in nearly forty years and if the do it will have been the first team to get their by only beating double-digit seeds. The Cougars have defeated No. 10 Rutgers, No. 11 Syracuse and will now dispose of No. 12 Oregon State. Hey, how about the Pac-12 being rated the worst major conference in the nation leading the pack with four teams among the Sweet-16. They lost one club last night when it took another Pac-12 club tp eliminate Oregon as USC advances. Okay, the Beavers are the biggest surprise of the tourney as they wouldn't have qualified if not for winning the conference playoffs. The dam brakes here and the Beavers get trapped. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta at Denver 9:00 ET

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

UCLA vs Alabama 7:15 ET

Bruins (+) over Crimson Tide- UCLA closed their season with four straight losses before getting a chance as an 11th seed play-in game team and defeated Michigan State. Note, that all four losses came against tournament teams in Colorado, Oregon, USC and Oregon State as of which advanced in the tourney with at least one win. No team that has had to play that extra play-in game have ever advanced to the Elite-8 so the odds are daunting for the Bruins. UCLA is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 as underdogs but just 10-21 ATS as neutral site dogs. Take UCLA!

Florida State vs Michigan 5:00 ET

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

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over 76ers- Would you believe that the 76ers have gone 8-1 straight-up in the last nine meetings against the Clippers while going 9-0 ATS. Philadelphia is the hot club with or without Joel Embiid having won their last four and 10 of their last 11 overall. Doc Rivers has this club playing well on the road compared to past seasons when they were under 30% Sixers are 12-3-1 ATS last-16 games overall. LA has a 4-game win streak of their own going and have been playing short-handed but are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take LA CLIPPERS!