Syracuse vs Houston 10:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Orange- No. 2 seed Houston was fortunate to escape Rutgers pressure defense out-scoring the Scarlet Knights 14-2 down the stretch to eek out a 63-60 victory. Syracuse an 11-seed is familiar with double-digit seeds in the NCAA's and have made the Sweet-16 under coach Jim Boeheim 20 times last winning the gold led by freshman Carmelo Anthony. Houston is seeded No.2 for a reason despite not having played the schedule the level of Syracuse they have won nine straight and will smother Buddy Boeheim on defense. Take HOUSTON!

Dallas at New Orleans 9:00 ET

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

Chicago at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Spurs- Last time out it looked like the Spurs were on their way to an upset win against the LA Clippers until they just stopped playing in the second half scoring just 30 total points. Chicago meanwhile had second half woes of their own as the fell to lowly Cleveland 103-94 at home on Wednesday. The Bulls were active before the trade deadline acquiring All-star center Nikola Vucevic and forward Farouq Aminu. Chicago is 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games as underdogs and 8-3 ATS following a SU loss. San Antonio is 11-27 ATS in their last 38 games as home favorites. Take the BULLS!

Oral Roberts vs Arkansas 7:25 ET

Razorbacks (-) over Golden Eagles- Back in December these two met in Fayetteville and the Razorbacks (-19.5) prevailed 87-76 but this time the Eagles are on a 7-game win streak going 6-0 ATS in their last six overall with wins over Ohio State and Florida. Arkansas meanwhile slept walked through their win over Colgate and then nipped Texas Tech 68-66 after losing to LSU in the SEC tourney. Razorbacks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites. Take ARKANSAS!

Mississippi State vs Louisiana Tech 3:00 ET

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

Oregon State vs Loyola-Chicago 2:40 ET

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

Indiana at Dallas 8:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Mavericks- Since dealing with COVID issues and with the return to action of Kristaps Porzingis the Mavericks have won 14 of 19 and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings with the Pacers. Indiana who has one of the worst ATS records in the NBA at 17-26 is off a win over Detroit with Caris LeVert leading the way with 28 points. LeVert's return to action is a huge boost for Indiana that has been playing a man short all season. Dallas is just 3-8 ATS after a SU win and should come back here. Take INDIANA!

Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Bucks (-) over Celtics- The beat goes on as the Celtics continue their poor play on the road and the Bucks continue with the NBA's longest current win streak at eight. Boston fell to Milwaukee two nights ago 121-119 and are now 1-5 in their last six games and are 2-9 SU on the road in their last 11. The Bucks who are the leading offensive team in the league are just 5-11 ATS after scoring 100 or more points in their previous game. Note, that the Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and will rise tonight. Take BOSTON!

Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over 76ers- The Lakers are reeling and without LeBron James things do not look like they will get any better soon. James left in the third quarter of the Lakers loss to Atlanta Saturday afternoon and they lost the next two Phoenix and New Orleans by 17-points and were never in either contest. Philadelphia with or without Joel Embiid are streaking with three straight wins and 9-of-10 including 8-1- ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take LOS ANGELES!

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

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

Washington at New York 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Knicks- New York is back at .500 and is still No. 1 on defensive points allowed holding opponents to 105 PPG while the Wizards who the Knicks destroyed 131-113 Tuesday night as they meet again. Despite that loss Washington has some solid numbers when facing their division rival as they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 visits to MSG and they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine on the road. The Knicks are a different team than we have seen the past two decades and are 7-1 ATS as home favorites and have a pair of 18-point wins over Washington this season, but the Wiz will wave their wands and get the money here. Take WASHINGTON!

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

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

Mississippi State vs Richmond 6:00 ET

Spiders (+) over Bulldogs- Mississippi State bounced back from their humbling 85-48 loss to Alabama in the SEC tourney with a 74-68 win over St. Louis in the first round of the NIT. The problem for the Bulldogs (not only their atrocious offense) but they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after a SU win. Richmond who lost to St. Louis 72-67 a month ago is off a stellar performance against Toledo in Rd 1 of NIT 76-66. The Spiders are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs at neutral sites. Take RICHMOND!

Brooklyn at Utah 8:30 ET

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

Denver vs Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Nuggets- Talk about 'ships passing in the night' these two clubs are heading in opposite directions and at a rapid pace. To start with Toronto has lost nine straight games while the Nuggets have won nine of their last 11 including a 110-99 win at Orlando last night. The Raptors lost to Houston on Monday who had lost 20 straight games and now they have the NBA's longest losing streak. The Nuggets who are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games are just 6-`14-1 in their last 21 games after a win of 10-points or more. Although they have lost nine straight the Raptors are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games with one day's rest and after their humiliating loss to the Rockets they rebound here. Take TORONTO!

Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Bucks-On Tuesday evening I made a video about this matchup and at that time there was no 'line' posted as the status of the 'Greek Freak' was questionable. Right now it really doesn't seem to matter if he plays or not as the Bucks are running roughshod over the rest of the league having won seven in-a-row and 12 of their past 13. Boston who has lost 4-of-5 is just 8-15 SU on the road and and a terrible 7-16 ATS are working on overcoming injuries. Milwaukee is off a 140-113 win over Indiana and is just 5-13 ATS after scoring 125 points or more and are 4-10 ATS after one-days rest. Take BOSTON!

Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Nets- Oh...Okay, this week “He” has to 'tend to a family matter' so Kyrie Irving will not be making this trip west with the rest of the Nets. I'm being to wonder if the Brooklyn team members are beginning to to moan about “His” work ethic which really doesn't exist. James Harden is the only one of the 'Big Three' that comes to play every night as Durant and Irving find other thing to occupy their time. Portland should be ready to play after getting trounced 132-92 by the Mavericks (Power Play winner) Sunday night and are 4-1 ATS after SU loss of 10-points or more. Take PORTLAND!

Phoenix at Miami 7:30 ET

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

Pepperdine vs Bellarmine 8:00 ET

Waves (-) over Knights- Well, at least I've heard of Pepperdine and have actually seen them play basketball and few times when they came to play UNLV (ah those were the days when you could actually attend a game). Bellarmine it seems is a small Catholic school in Louisville, Kentucky with just 2,488 students at least five of which play basketball and well enough to win 14 of 21 games this season including an pair of wins over Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State and Northern Arizona and a tournament win over Army. The Wave meanwhile at 13-12 have had a year of ebb and flow but have gone 15-7-1 ATS on the season and are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 overall. The tide is high for the Wave at neutral sites where they are 15-2-2 ATS while the Knights will get weighed down with all that armor they are wearing. Take PEPPERDINE

Washington at New York 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Knicks- I think that it is time for the oddsmakers to catch up to the Knicks and their improvement this season. But, after winning 8-of-11 the Knicks have fallen in 3-of-4 all to top NBA teams and have fallen under the break even mark once again. Washington has dropped 6-of-7 since a 2-point win over the Clippers has the high scoring guard duo in Westbrook and Beal are up against the league top scoring defense allowing just 104.7 PPG. The Knicks won the first meeting 109-91 in Washington as Beal was still absent. This time the Wizards perform magic. Take WASHINGTON!

Atlanta at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

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

Ohio vs Creighton 6:40 ET

Blue Jays (-) over Bobcats- Ohio overcame a 38-31 deficit with a 16-2 run over a weakened Virginia team that had no practice time and players down with virus protocol. Creighton has had their own issues with their coach getting suspended because of racial slurs made to players at practice and eked by Cal-Santa Barbara 63-62 after getting blasted by 25 points in the Big East Tournament by Georgetown 73-48. The Blue Jays were believed to be the class of the Big East until their late season stumble and still are. Take CREIGHTON!

New Orleans at Denver 3:00 ET

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

Wisconsin vs Baylor 2:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Bears- No. 1 seed Baylor had their undefeated season (18-0) side tracked when they were hit with COVID protocols and had a three week recovery period and haven't been the same since. The Bears showed signs of their former level of play in their opening round 79-55 win over Hartford. Wisconsin meanwhile is the sole Big Ten left if the region as both Purdue and Ohio State were upset on Saturday. The Badgers are 10-4-3 ATS in their last 17 games as neutral site underdogs and 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. Baylor is 1-5 ATS in NCAA Tournament games when favored. Take WISCONSIN!

Loyola-Chicago vs Illinois 1:00 ET

Ramblers (+) over Illini- Many see this as the biggest game in the 'Land of Lincoln' this season as No. 1 seed Illinois will host Loyola-Chicago the 8th seed with the winner advancing to the Sweet-16. These two met in the postseason in the 1963 NCAA Tournament and the Ramblers won on their way to the National Championship and the look to return to the Finals for the second time in four years. Take the RAMBLERS!

UCLA vs BYU 9:40 ET

Cougars (-) over Bruins- UCLA was a huge winner for 'us' coming from 14-points behind in the second half to win in overtime defeating Michigan State for their first win in four years. The Bruins had lost four straight before their rally against the Spartans but they have been inconsistent all season and will fall to a more disciplined squad here. UCLA is 9-21 ATS in the last 3-games on neutral sites and now 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as NCAA underdogs. BYU finished the season with a conference finals loss to Gonzaga 88-78 the closest game for the Bulldogs all season and are 35-17-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a SU loss. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!

Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 3:30 ET

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

St. Bonaventure vs L.S.U. 1:45 ET

Bonnies (+) over Tigers- This is the one that gets to me on Saturday as LSU from the big and bad SEC is barely favored over an Atlantic-10 team that hasn't been to the 'Big Dance' since 1996. The Tigers are off an 80-79 loss in the SEC Finals to Alabama has left them wounded while St. Bonaventure is buoyed by the fact that they are a 'double-champion' winning both the regular season and conference championships. Bonnies are 10-1 ATS at neutral sites and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. LSU is just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. Take ST. BONAVENTURE!

Rutgers vs Clemson 9:20 ET

Tigers (+) over Scarlet Knights- This matchup is one of the more confusing encounters with No. 7 seed Clemson an underdog to No. 10 Rutgers who is making their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 30 years. That caught my attention because I believe that the oddsmaker knows more than the seeding committee and they made the lower seeded team the favorite. Okay, so why is the public running toward the Scarlet Knights? Clemson has won six of their last eight games and are 6-1 ATS at neutral sites and 19-7-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and the Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last five games on neutral sites. Take CLEMSON!

Utah at Toronto 8:00 ET

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

Wisconsin vs North Carolina 7:10 ET

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

Oregon State vs Tennessee 4:30 ET

Volunteers (-) over Beavers- Now, here's another conference champion getting no respect what-so-ever as Oregon State the Pac-12 conqueror is a No. 12 seed the same place it was predicted they would finish in one of the weakest conferences in the country. Tennessee the disgusting Volunteers who blew a 15-point second-half lead to Alabama and are blessed with a 5-seed because the Beavers don't belong here and will get skinned. Vols looking to complete the task against a case of 'mistaken identity'...Beavers are imposters and will get pelted here. Take TENNESSEE!

Charlotte at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers have won three in-a-row while Charlotte had their 4-game winning streak stopped last night at Denver getting trounced 125-104. With no player logging more than 27 minutes playing time last night the Hornets should still have strong legs for the second game of the back-to-backs as they are 13-6 ATS when playing with no rest and 11-1 ATS after an ATS loss. Note that the Hornets are 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles. Take CHARLOTTE!

UCLA vs Michigan State 10:00 ET

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

POWER PLAY

Minnesota at Phoenix 10:10 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The Suns have won 18 of their last 22 games including a 118-99 win over Minnesota on the last day of February. Under new coaching the T'wolves seem to be playing better as they are 3-1 ATS after going eight straight games without an ATS win. Tough spot for Minny as the Suns are hot at home going 25-10 ATS in their last 35 games as favorites. Still, it's the spot for Wolves. Take MINNESOTA

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

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

NBA Money Play

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Clippers- This is the second of back-to-back meetings with the Clippers winning Monday's game 109-99 gaining revenge for a 124-73 beating inflicted by the Mavericks last December. DaIlas managed to get to the free throw line for just five foul shots on Monday and coach Rick Carlisle has pointed out that they will have to be more aggressive and go to the hoop to be successful. Inconsistent LA is 0-5 after a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five road games with their lone 'cover' coming in the first meeting two days ago. Dallas is 5-0 ATS in their last five games after a loss and get the money here. Take the MAVERICKS!

Power Play

Toronto at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Raptors- Toronto has lost five straight and 7-of-9 and the loss that tipped off their most recent losing streak started with a home loss to the Pistons two weeks ago. Sure, the Raptors look to even the score against lowly Detroit but have three players sidelined because of the league protocol restrictions and their reserves haven't been able to pick up the slack. The Pistons are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following a double-digit home loss and are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS loss. Take DETROIT!

Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET

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

Toledo vs Richmond 7:00 ET

Spiders (+) over Rockets- Interesting NIT match-up as both of these team know how to score the basketball. Toledo is 15th in the nation averaging 81.3 points per game and Richmond isn't far behind are 75.6 PPG. Both clubs shot well from the free throw line and from the field and have excellent ATS records. The Rockets are 20-9 ATS in their last 29m overall while the Spiders are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 outings. Note that Toledo is just 1-5 ATS as favorites on neutral sites and the Spiders are 5-2 ATS as neutral site underdogs. Take RICHMOND!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

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

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

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

NBA Power Play Winner

Indiana at Denver 9:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Indiana ended a 7-games ATS losing streak with a 122-111 win at Phoenix Saturday night as they were aided with the Pacers debut of Caris LeVert who contributed 13 points and added a spark and depth to a clubs that has been short handed all season. Now, it is the Nuggets that are short-handed as Monte Morris is sidelined and Jamal Murray has been slumping. Without LeVert the Pacers were 0-7 ATS in their last seven road games but have added confidence with his return to action. Denver is 1-4 ATS in their last five home games and the Pacers are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take INDIANA!

NBA Money Game Winner

Sacramento at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Kings (+) over Hornets- It has been a long hard road for the Hornets but they have finally moved over the .500 mark and at 19-18 they believe that best basketball is in front of them. For Sacramento their best basketball can only be in front of them as they continue to struggle on defense ranked 30th allowing 120 points per game. This 'line' seems awful short to me as the Kings are just 3-13 ATS in their last 15 games overall and 1-7 as underdogs. Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games but just 1-6 ATS after a SU win. Take SACRAMENTO!

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

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

Ohio State vs Illinois 3:30 ET

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

Georgia Tech vs Florida State 8:30 ET

Yellow Jackets vs Seminoles- Florida State is in the unique position with a 'double-bye' and COVID issues of having to win only two games to be crown ACC champions. Georgia Tech has been an outlier the entire season and split the two meetings with each squad winning as hosts. The Yellow Jackets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and they are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games after an ATS loss. The Seminoles are 11-5-3 ATS in their last 19 games at neural sites. Note, the underdog is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Iowa at Illinois 3:30 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Illini- The Big Ten will pit a pair of clubs that are ranked in the top five in the nation and they are both making a run at the conference playoff title. Iowa has won 8-of-9 getting by Wisconsin 62-57 last night while making just 3-of-20 from beyond the arc. Illinois is also streaking having won 12 of their last 13 including a crushing 90-68 win over Rutgers. The Hawkeyes are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games at neutral sites and the Illini are just 1-4 ATS aft3er a win by 20-points or more. Take IOWA!

LSU vs Arkansas 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- These squads split the two meetings this season both winning at home and are coming off contested wins making late runs for the wins and cover. The trends for the Razorbacks are difficult to turn away from as they are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games and are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. LSU has struggled at neutral sites going 3-12-3 ATS as underdogs and 4-10 ATS as an underdogs in their last 14 games overall. Take LSU!

Tennessee vs Alabama 1:00 ET

Volunteers (+) over Crimson Tide- One of these teams will reach the SEC title and 'we' are wondering if either of them will know what to do when they get there as it have been decades since either school have won the SEC Championship. It has been over three decades since Alabama has won the conference tournament while Tennessee hasn't won since 1979. The Tide are coming off their fourth win by 30-points or more as they destroyed Mississippi State 85-48 and have won four straight and 7-of-8 but they are just 2-6 ATS after holding opponents to less than 50-points. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and that trends continues today. Take TENNESSEE!

Indiana at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Lakers- This is a rarity in today's NBA a sub-500 team Indiana (16-19) has a winning road record (9-8) and get to start to second half by play six of seven away from home. The better news (Ha) is that they are up against the Lakers who are a free fall going 3-7 SU in their last 10 games overall. Los Angeles lost Anthony Davis three weeks ago and won their first four without him but have leveled off at 7-7 but injuries and time are taking their toll on James and the Lakers. The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take INDIANA!

Mississippi vs LSU 9:30 ET

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

Miami at Chicago 8:00 ET

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

Denver at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- If there was any team that didn't want to see the All-Star break coming of was the Nuggets who were on a 4-game road winning streak when play stopped and they continue with their fifth straight road game and first in eight days. Ja Morant last year's Rookie of the Year has yet to be named an All-Star but the Memphis guard plays like one and has moved the Grizzlies over .500 with his return. The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings as hosts in this series. Take MEMPHIS!

Missouri vs Arkansas 7:00 ET

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

Oklahoma State vs Baylor 6:30 ET

Bears (-) over Cowboys- The Baylor Bears are 22-1 on the season although they have been spotty at best in their most recent play since their three week break due to COVID concerns. The Bears were sidelined between Feb. 2 and Feb 23 and have gone 3-5 ATS in their last eight games overall since returning to action and were sloppy in their 74-68 win over Kansas State as a 20-point favorite as they committed a season high 21 turnovers. Oklahoma State has won 7-of-8 and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and the dog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings but the Bears are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games on neutral sites. Take BAYLOR!

North Carolina at Virginia Tech 9:00 ET

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

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls over 76ers- Who needs a haircut...the 76ers already got their's and with COVID contact tracing protocol having tracked Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons' barber they will look clean and sharp but both be missing from the lineup. Philadelphia is 1-5 without Embiid and 2-3 without Simmons. Chicago has won six of their last nine entering the All-star break and are 6-2 ATS over the Sixers in the last eight meetings at home. Philadelphia is just 13-36-1 ATS in their last 52 road games overall and just 7-18-1 ATS as road underdogs! Take CHICAGO!

Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

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

Atlanta at Toronto 7:30 ET

Hawks over Raptors- Their is one game that separates Toronto from sixth place and 11 place as the second have of the season begins and the Hawks are virtually in the same position. Both clubs have had COVID issues with the Raptors dropped their last two before the break with five regulars sidelined while Atlanta will be without DeAndre Hunter and Kris Dunn and yet are favored on the road. Take the HAWKS!

Indiana at Rutgers 6:30 ET

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

San Antonio at Dallas 8:35 ET

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

Duke vs Louisville 6:30 ET

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

Marquette vs Georgetown 3:00 ET

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

N.C. State at Syracuse 12:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Orange- These two have met twice already this season with Syracuse winning both meetings winning 76-73 at home and 77-68 again 10 days later. NC State is on a 5-game roll and are 4-1 ATS closing the season while the Orange who have one quality win (vs North Carolina) and are 2-6 in their last eight games after an ATS win. The underdog is 4-1 in the last five meetings and the Wolfpack have 'double-revenge) Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

Wake Forest vs Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Fighting Irish- Being the opening round of a tournament where four-teams get 'Double Byes' the records of these opponents isn't very good and in some cases it's down right terrible and I could say Wake for entering 6-15 and has lost seven in a row and the first was an OT loss at Florida and but the last six have been by 16, 18, 21, 18, 13 1nd 23 going 0-6 ATS in the last six. Now, Notre Dame has been no prize either sure winning their last game against Boston College but they gas dropped three straight entering that fray. Although the game is in the Carolina's and you need a 3.9 GPA to be accepted to Wake Forest those numbers do not compute on the court. Take the FIGHTING IRISH!

Boston College vs Duke 4:30 ET

Eagles (+) over Blue Devils- at 11-11 Duke will have to win five games in five days to win the ACC Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth...maybe with a little luck, four wins and a loss or making it into the finals...nah that won't do it either because they relay aren't that good. The Blue Devils have lost their last three and in the season finals against arch rival North Carolina they were blown out from start to finals and ended up losing by 18. Boston College can only dream of Evan and Kacvance and Driscoll as they have dropped 14 of 16 straight-up and although they payed the Blue Devils to an 83-82 loss (+12) at Chapel Hill they will succumb here. Take DUKE!

Miami-Fl vs Pittsburgh 2:00 ET

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

Penn State at Maryland 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Terrapins- Maryland was at .500 (10-10) before winning five straight but are off a loss at Northwestern last tie out while Penn State enters this one off their best game of the year defeating Minnesota 84-65 Wednesday night. The Lions are looking for a series swept winning the first meeting at home 55-50 and are 16-7 ATS as road underdogs. While the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings Maryland is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Take PENN STATE!

Wisconsin at Iowa 12:30 ET

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

Duke at North Carolina 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (+) over Tar Heels- Wow, what a disappointing season for the Blue Devils and even worse for their backers as they are a putrid 7-14 ATS on the season and a miserable 3-10 ATS in their last 13 on the road. So, bad has it been for youthful Duke that they are only 2-9 ATS against teams with winning records. But, they can safe face with a win here against their hated rival as the dog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Tar Heels are just 3-13-1 ATS against teams with losing road records and the Devils are just 3-5 on the road. But, still this one will be a dog-fight. Take DUKE!

Virginia at Louisville 4:00 ET

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

Villanova at Providence 2:30 ET

Friars (+) over Wildcats- Villanova clinched their 7th Big East regular season title on Wednesday with a convincing win over Creighton and are slotted as the No. 1 seed regardless of Saturday's result. The Wildcats will without one of the top players in the country as Collin Gillespie was hurt against the Bluejays and his impact will be hard to make-up. Providence fell to St. John's on Wednesday shooting a season's worst 4-of-23 from beyond the arc and should do better here. Take the FRIARS!

Sacramento at Portland 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Trailblazers- In the 'How bout dat' department the Kings defeated the Lakers last night be it Los Angeles was playing without LeBron James and went off the favorite in their 123-120 victory. Sacramento who posted just their second win in their last 12 games didn't 'cover' as they went off a 4.5-point favorite (a bit of an overreaction by the oddsmakers). Portland meanwhile won their second straight taking down the Warriors as a 2-point underdog (go figure that as well) and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. But, the Kings are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall as road underdogs and will get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO!

Golden State at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Suns- As I look now the biggest surprise in the NBA is not that Utah has the best record but that the Suns have the second best record not only in the Western Conference but in the entire league. Phoenix is also 23-11 ATS on the season 2nd once again only to the Jazz as they are making 83.5% of their free throws and they have done it on defense as well where they rank 3rd allowing 107.4 points per game. They have won 15 of 18 which started with a win over the Warriors on Jan. 28 and now Golden State has gone 6-17-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back hames but are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings with the Suns. The trend numbers are glowing on the red-hot Suns but despite it all this is a spot for the Warriors...take GOLDEN STATE!

Texas at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

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

Denver at Indiana 8:00 ET

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

Oklahoma State at Baylor 7:00 ET

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

Golden State at Portland 10:00 ET

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

U.C.L.A. at Oregon 9:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Ducks- UCLA has a chance to return to glory by winning the Pac-12 regular season title their first since 2012-13 if they can manage wins over Oregon and USC in their final two games. The Bruins hold a half-game lead over both entering the final week of conference play. The Ducks have won 8-of-9 and will close their season against rival Oregon State on Sunday. These two have had this meeting cancelled four times this season because of virus protocols. Although, UCLA is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall they are 6-2 ATS as road underdogs and must overcome an Oregon squad that is 23-11 as home favorites in their last 34 as hosts. The Bruins have won four of the last five meetings and will get the money here. Take UCLA!

Creighton at Villanova 8:30 ET

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

Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans is coming off a 129-124 home win over the NBA's best team the Utah Jazz on Monday and while the Bulls blew a late home lead for the second game to Denver losing 118-112 also on Monday. Prior to those losses Chicago had won three straight and 5-of-7 but still remain one of the more improved teams (19-14 ATS) along with the Knicks in NBA play this season. Three weeks ago the Bulls ended the Pelicans season high 4-game win streak with a 129-116 win when the set a franchise high 25 3-pointers and they are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 trips to the Crescent City. Chicago is also 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games and 7-1 ATS as road underdogs while the Pelicans are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as home favorites. Take CHICAGO!

Utah at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Jazz- The top seeds in the East and West clash in the city of Brotherly Love but their will be no affection between these two in this meeting the final game for both before the All-star break. It appears that Utah's incredible pace is waning as they have dropped 2-of-3 on this road trip and are now 7-15-2 ATS after a SU loss. The Sixers have been more consistent this season under Doc Rivers leadership and are 35-16 ATS as home underdogs and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and 7-3 ATS in Philadelphia. Joel Embidd is staking claim to be Defensive Player of the Year but stopping five Jazz shooters that are each making 35% or better from beyond the arc will be a difficult task and the Jazz as a whole are shooting 39.6% from 3-point range. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Providence at St. John's 7:00 ET

Friars (+) over Red Storm- St. John's has been playing give and take this season as they lead the Big East in scoring putting up 79.2 points per game but they also are last in the conference in defense allowing 77.4 points per contest. The Red Storm posted a 92-81 win at Providence but have lost 3-of-4 since and are seeing their NCAA Tourney chances going down the drain. The Friars are 3-1 SU in their last four games since their home loss to the former Redmen and will get some measure of revenge tonight. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the road team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 encounters between the two. Take PROVIDENCE!

Clemson at Syracuse 5:00 ET

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

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

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

Wisconsin at Purdue 9:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Boilermakers- Purdue is one of the better and unheralded Big Ten clubs that has added depth to the nation's deepest conference and have won three straight and 4-of-5. The Boilermakers began Big Ten play 2-3 and have gone 9-3 since and are 9-1 SU at home. Wisconsin who many (including myself) expect more from this season have lost three of four after dropping a 74-69 decision to Illinois and are 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 games after a loss. Purdue is just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight home games although the home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. No matter here...it's WISCONSIN!

Indiana at Michigan State 8:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- Well, it now appears that it is the Heat's turn to be the NBA's hot club as they have evened their record at 17-17 having won their last six including a 109-99 win over the Hawks on Sunday. Miami did it without Jimmy Butler and will try and do it again minus their former All-star and are just 4-9 without him including Sunday's win, but will have the return of playoff hero Tyler Herro. Atlanta who are just 4-12 SU in their last 16 games overall and let coach Lloyd Pierce go after Sunday's loss. A different face on the coaches box can't hurt and may give the Hawks a fresh look against a Miami team that is just 3-7-1 ATS as home favorites and 3-11-1 ATS st home against teams with losing road records. Take ATLANTA!

L.A. Clippers at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Clippers- The Celtics who just don't have the firepower of recent years past have won back-to-back games for the first time in five weeks and should have the return of Jaylen Brown who is averaging 25-points and that has got to help the punchless Bean-towners. LA is just 8-7 SU in their last 15 games overall after going 16-5 in their first 21 outings. Boston is 18-5 ATS in their last 23 as home dogs and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take the CELTICS!

Arkansas at South Carolina 6:30 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Razorbacks- Arkansas has posted a number of impressive SEC wins this season and have won nine straight conference games. South Carolina snapped a six-game losing streak by a dominating 91-70 rout at Georgia Saturday and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after a loss. The Razorbacks are not only 6-0 ATS in their last six overall they are 6-0 ATS in their last six games as favorites. The Gamecocks are only 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as home underdogs but are 5-1 ATS when playing a team with a winning percentage of .600 of better. So it's...SOUTH CAROLINA!

Arizona at Oregon 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Ducks- Oregon has won 7-of-8 and will be playing against UCLA on Wednesday in a game that will most likely determine the Pac-12 Champion. The Ducks have won the last six meetings SU and 9-of-11 against the Wildcats including a 63-61 win at Tuscon two weeks ago. This will be the final game of the season for Arizona who has a self-imposed one-year ban on postseason play and are excited to end their season on a positive note. In what may or may not have value Arizona is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 Monday games while the Ducks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight Monday games. Oregon is 1-4 ATS in their last five home games as favorites and the road team and underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take ARIZONA!

Denver at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Nuggets- Denver had lost 6-of-7 road games before their impressive 126-96 win at Oklahoma City making them 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games and this is the second of a current five-game road trip. Chicago had their a 3-game win streak stopped when Phoenix out-scored them 32-16 in the fourth quarter plays six of the next seven at home and as underdogs as hey are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Bulls coach Billy Donovan chastised has club for their loose play as they committed 19 turnovers and I expect them to respond with better play here. Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Mavericks- Dallas is off an impressive upset win at Brooklyn Saturday ending the Nets 8-game win streak while the Magic have dropped three straight after winning 3-in-a-row. With the return of Kristaps Porzingis the Mavericks will try an improve as they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall. They are also 3-9 ATS when playing with one days rest and are 2-6 ATS in their last eighty games after a SU win. The struggle Magic are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 games as home underdogs and are just 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a SU loss. I look for a turn-about here as the Mavericks suffer a letdown after their huge win at Brooklyn. Taker ORLANDO!

Indiana at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

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

Rutgers at Nebraska 7:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Scarlet Knights- Nebraska had lost five straight and 14 of their last 15 games before upending Minnesota 78-74 at home Saturday and I must note that the Golden Gophers are winless (0-9) on the road. Rutgers who's season had been on a downward swing since being ranked early in the season had lost 3-of-4 before rallying from 15-points down against Indiana Saturday winning 74-63. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and should get the money here. Take NEBRASKA!

North Carolina at Syracuse 7:00 ET

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

New York at Detroit 8:00 ET

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

Iowa at Ohio State 4:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Buckeyes- These two Top-10 ranked Big Ten clubs are both coming off losses as the Buckeyes have dropped their last two after winning seven in-a-row losing to Michigan and Michigan State while Iowa also fell to Michigan last time out. The Hawkeyes are 14-4 after a SU loss and seem to play well at the weeks end and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games on Sundays and Ohio State has responded well after a SU loss going 7-1 ATS in their last eight after a defeat. This should be a tough hard fought game with both clubs looking to remain in the Top-10 but one will obviously fall after today's game and I'm looking for the Hawkeyes to survive. Take IOWA!

Michigan State at Maryland 2:00 ET

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