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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
08-18-20	Heat -4.5 v. Pacers		113-101	Win	100	6 h 8 m	Show
Miami vs Indiana 4:00 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- This is like one of those NCAA seeding deals where one team is ranked above another and yet they show up as an underdog when they meet. Well, Indiana finished 1-game ahead of the Heat yet on a neutral site they are rated the underdogs. Granted they are only one game apart and that is why this game should be closer to a pick-em. When I see the Pacers are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings I begin to wonder what going on. Maybe because the Heat are 22-8 ATS after a straight-up loss and 31-15-2 ATS after an ATS loss. But, hey Indiana has something to cheer about as they are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs and 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 overall. Take the PACERS! Take MIAMI!
08-17-20	Mavs +6 v. Clippers		110-118	Loss	-105	26 h 20 m	Show
Dallas vs L.A. Clippers 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Clippers- Dallas who is 3-5 in Orlando enters this fray off two losses while the Clippers were 5-3 winning their last two. The Mavericks are a team that draws a lot of attention as they sparkle on the court at times but don't always deliver in pressure situations as they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as playoff underdogs and just 3-8 in their last 11 in Conference Quarterfinals. L.A. is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings including a 126-111 win in Orlando and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as favorites. But, there is one glaring negative trend that should be addressed as the Clippers are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 playoff game as favorites. Mavericks worth the ride...take DALLAS! If you CAN NOT read the above it is a transmission error...Take DALLAS.
08-17-20	76ers +5.5 v. Celtics	Top	101-109	Loss	-104	25 h 57 m	Show
Philadelphia vs Boston 3:30 ET Celtics 76ers – The way these two came into this game may be the telling a tale one way or another. Philadelphia was 4-4 during the restart losing three straight before closing by crushing Houston a club missing all their firepower. The Sixers of course will be without Ben Simmons but that just gives Joel Embiid more room to roam. Boston was 5-3 in Orlando and totally laid down in their final game getting beat by the winless (0-7) Wizards. That scares me is I believe the Celtics will be ready to play and I have doubts about the Sixers after routing the Rockets on the final day as they are 0-6 following a win of 10-points or greater. But, Philly is 4-1 ATS as playoff underdogs but are just 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings with Boston. The Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 Conference Quarterfinal games. Tough call but the public sentiment and money is on the Celtics. In a surprise. Take PHILADELPHIA!
08-17-20	Nets +9.5 v. Raptors		110-134	Loss	-108	22 h 55 m	Show
Raptors (-) over Nets- The reigning NBNA champs showed that they are ready for the real deal going 7-1 in the 'bubble' but I see plenty of Nets 'action' here. As well I should as they are 5-0 ATS in the last five as underdogs. The Raptors are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overfall and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 in NBA Playoff Conference Quarterfinal action. Usually there will be one blowout in opening games and I just hope this is the one. Take TORONTO!
08-15-20	Grizzlies +6.5 v. Blazers	Top	122-126	Win	100	16 h 26 m	Show
Memphis vs Portland 2:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- Portland has gone 6-2 in Florida while the Grizzlies lost their first four and then split the final four so they were 2-6 SU. This is a curious playoff situation as the Trailblazers only have two win one of a possible pair of games while Memphis must win both game to advance. It would be the other way around as these two met in the opening of the restart and Memphis blew a huge lead and lost in OT 140-135 otherwise the Blazers would be the one needing to win twice. Portland is 6-13-1 vARTS when playing a sub-500 team and like an old friend once said to me I can win twice and lose only once if I play the team facing elimination. Take MEMPHIS! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-09-20	Rockets v. Kings +6		129-112	Loss	-110	9 h 6 m	Show
Houston vs Sacramento 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Rockets- I like Houston in this little shoot-around of eight games before it all hits the fan. They are 3-1 since the restart including a Megabucks win for us over the Lakers last time out. Sacramento is seeded last and has lost four of five and are certainly out of it and could only be a spoiler. The Rockets are pretty much locked into the third seed and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as favorites while the Kings are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games as underdogs. Take SACRAMENTO!
08-09-20	76ers +3.5 v. Blazers	Top	121-124	Win	100	8 h 47 m	Show
Philadelphia vs Portland 6:30 ET 76ers (+) over Trailblazers- The media types are going crazy as they believe that the 76ers are in trouble now that Ben Simmons is out. What they should realize is that Philadelphia plays better when either Simmons or Joel Embiid are out. The floor just may not be big enough for both of them to be on it at the same time. Portland's loss to the Clippers yesterday leaves them a half-game ahead of San Antonio and Phoenix for the final play-in berth. The Blazers are 5-11-1 ATS when playing on one days rest. Take PHILADELPHIA!
08-09-20	Spurs v. Pelicans -3		122-113	Loss	-115	4 h 13 m	Show
San Antonio vs New Orleans 3:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Spurs- San Antonio must win there remaining three games to get into the NBA Playoffs for a record 23rd consecutive season and even if they do the numbers just don't add up. Memphis who admittedly is in poor shape needs win just one of their remaining three games to eliminated the Spurs and the Trailblazers already have two more wins. The Pelicans had great momentum before the break but the shortened schedule an injuries have taken them down a peg. Spurs are 2-8 ATS playing on one day's rest while New Orleans takes advantage of weaker teams as they are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games against teams with losing records. Take the PELICANS!
08-08-20	Suns v. Heat +2	Top	119-112	Loss	-110	8 h 14 m	Show
Phoenix vs Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Suns- Phoenix is brimming with confidence having posted four straight wins since the restart and now trail the final playoff spot by two games but there are four different teams ahead of them. Miami has a one-game lead over the Pacers and 76ers for the fourth seed in the East and are 21-5 ATS in the last 26 meetings with the Suns. Add the Phoenix is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games as favorites. Take MIAMI!
08-08-20	Lakers -6.5 v. Pacers		111-116	Loss	-110	7 h 34 m	Show
L.A. Lakers vs Indiana 6:00 ET Lakers (-) over Pacers- With the No. 1 seed locked up in the West the Lakers have been sleep-walking through the restart and are 2-3 since. The Pacers are in the fifth spot one-game behind the Heat who they play twice in the next three games. Focus for Indiana might be off and the Lakers need a strong performance. Take LOS ANGELES!
08-08-20	Jazz +1.5 v. Nuggets		132-134	Loss	-100	4 h 9 m	Show
Utah vs Denver 3:30 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Denver trails the Clippers by two-games in the loss column with four to play as they via for the second seed and they lead the hot Rockets by just one-game. Both clubs have been playing with a number of starters missing and I mean three of four starters for each club. The Jazz can move up at least two spots with a strong finish. Take UTAH!
08-07-20	Celtics +2.5 v. Raptors	Top	122-100	Win	100	10 h 3 m	Show
Boston vs Toronto 9:00 ET Celtics over Raptors- Toronto is 3-0 since the restart and have won seven straight overall. Boston is just 2-2 since the restart but are 2-1 against the raptors this season and are 14-4 ATS inn their last 18 games as an underdog. Toronto is 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as favorites but...Take BOSTON!
08-07-20	Magic +4.5 v. 76ers		101-108	Loss	-100	7 h 17 m	Show
Orlando vs Philadelphia 6:30 ET Magic (+) over 76ers- Sixers All-Star Benn Simmons is now out indefinitely with a dislocated kneecap and believe it or not Joel Embiid was seen smiling. It is well known the two have struggled when playing together on the court and are not exactly friendly as teammates. Meanwhile, Orlando needs just one win to clinch a playoff spot and like Philadelphia will be without a main cog as Aaron Gordon is expected to miss this one. Take ORLANDO! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-07-20	Thunder v. Grizzlies +5		92-121	Win	100	5 h 32 m	Show
Oklahoma City vs Memphis 4:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- Memphis began the restart 32-33 and have lost four straight games in Orlando and now they have no margin for error. The grizzlies thought the restart schedule put them in an unfavorable position with their close competitors getting an easier ride. Regardless they must win now against one of the NBA's biggest surprises in OKC who just destroyed the Lakers 105-86. I expect a bit of a lull tonight and for the Grizzlies to growl. Take MEMPHIS!
08-06-20	Lakers v. Rockets +1	Top	97-113	Win	100	9 h 28 m	Show
L.A. Lakers vs Houston 9:00 ET Rockets (+) over Lakers- It appears to me that the Lakers are just going to sleepwalk through these eight games in Orlando before the playoffs start and the Rockets have been up and down as well. But, understanding all of that it's difficult for me to see how the Lakers can be a virtual pick'em against this Houston team. Note that L.A. is 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a favorite and the Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs. Take HOUSTON!
08-06-20	Heat v. Bucks -8.5		116-130	Win	100	4 h 23 m	Show
Miami vs Milwaukee 4:00 ET Bucks (-) over Heat- What is going with the Bucks they have lost 2-of-3 in Orlando five of six dating back to March, but they still have the best record in the NBA. Milwaukee is coming off of a loss to the Nets as a 19-point favorite while Miami rose to the occasion as a Megabucks winner last time out defeating the Celtics. This brings the Heat record to 8-23-1 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight-up win. The Heat are 2-0 versus the Bucks this season and are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and now come up a huge underdog. Take MILWAUKEE! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-05-20	Raptors v. Magic +7	Top	109-99	Loss	-109	10 h 3 m	Show
Toronto vs Orlando 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- Toronto has started exactly the way they left off when the season was halted in March as they have won both their matchup on the restart defeating both the LA Lakers and Miami. The Raptors might have a smile on their faces as they have won the last five meetings and they are an amazing 40-14 ATS when playing on one days rest. Orlando is now 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and are 10-2 ATS in their last 11 overall. This time the worm turns. Take ORLANDO! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-05-20	Nuggets v. Spurs +3.5		132-126	Loss	-110	6 h 43 m	Show
Denver vs San Antonio 4:00 ET Spurs (+) over Nuggets- San Antonio is looking to reach the playoffs for the 23rd straight time and they are now seeded 10th after their 132-130 loss to the 76ers. The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four as underdogs and are 7-3 ATS against the Nuggets in the last 10 meetings. Denver is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall and should fall short here. Take SAN ANTONIO!
08-05-20	Grizzlies +6 v. Jazz		115-124	Loss	-115	4 h 26 m	Show
Memphis vs Utah 2:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Memphis has been struggling even before the break as they enter this contest 0-4 ATS in their last four and even worse 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Utah hasn't been all that much better as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five and just 2-13-2 ATS as favorites and 1-9-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Add the Memphis is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the GRIZZLIES! Thank you and Good luck!
08-04-20	Celtics v. Heat +3.5	Top	106-112	Win	100	9 h 37 m	Show
Boston vs Miami 6:35 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- Miami is coming off Monday's early afternoon game a loss to Toronto 107-103 and must play for the second day in-a-row. The Heat are 5-6 straight-up playing without any rest and are 0-2 against Boston this season and have lost five straight to the Celtics. Miami had a terrible shoot day against the raptors and look to atone today. Take MIAMI!
08-03-20	Lakers v. Jazz +6.5	Top	116-108	Loss	-105	10 h 24 m	Show
L.A. Lakers vs Utah 9:05 ET Jazz (+) over Lakers- The leagues best, the Lakers (it is assumed) had a rough outing last time out as LeBron James and Anthony Davis managed just 33 points between them both. L.A. has won the last four meetings ATS but Utah is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs although they are 0-8-1 ATS in their last nine following a straight-up loss. Although the Jazz are 1-1 since the restart Utah needs a solid performance to re-establish the confidence needed heading into the playoffs. Take UTAH! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-03-20	Spurs v. 76ers -7		130-132	Loss	-105	9 h 12 m	Show
San Antonio vs Philadelphia 8:05 76ers (-) over Spurs- The 76ers have to be the biggest enigma in the NBA as they appear to have a huge edge in talent over many clubs but just done seem to dominate they way most people think that should. San Antonio has two wins since the restart and has jumped from the 12th spot in the West to ninth and are two-games out of the eighth seed. The Sixers are 6-1 ATS following an ATS loss and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings while the Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take PHILADELPHIA! Thank you and Good Luck!
08-03-20	Raptors v. Heat +3.5		107-103	Loss	-100	3 h 36 m	Show
Toronto vs Miami 1:30 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- By now with all that has happened to professional sports and the world in general I wonder how many people realize that the Raptors are still the defending NBA champions. They put the league on notice with a dominating 107-95 win over the Lakers on Saturday while Miami shut down Denver 125-95 with a stifling defense. Toronto who is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a win by 10-points or more and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games against the Heat. Take MIAMI!
08-02-20	Mavs v. Suns +6		115-117	Win	100	9 h 15 m	Show
Dallas vs Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Mavericks- Phoenix posted a win in their first game in the restart as they handled the defenseless Wizards and won easily. In their first game back Dallas went overtime and fell to the Rockets 154-149. The Mavs blew a lead late in the fourth quarter are just 1-4 ATS in their last five as favorites and are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take PHOENIX!
08-02-20	Bucks v. Rockets +5	Top	116-120	Win	100	9 h 60 m	Show
Milwaukee vs Houston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Bucks- The Rockets opened the restart with an amazing 154-149 overtime win against Dallas and are determined to make a run at the brass ring this time around. Milwaukee has established that they are the best team in the NBA and have a win in the restart over Boston and now must meet another challenge in the high scoring Rockets. In what should be a great viewing game...take HOUSTON!
08-02-20	Kings +2.5 v. Magic		116-132	Loss	-103	6 h 22 m	Show
Sacramento vs Orlando 6:00 ET Kings (+) over Magic- Orlando had an easy time of it in their opening game of the 'second' season pounding Brooklyn in what was an early romp. The Magic are the lowest scoring team of those left to compete are currently is the 7th seed. Sacramento who lost to the Spurs first game back will be without Marvin Bagley III who has been scratched for the remainder of the season. Look for the Kings to rebound here and post a win. Take SACRAMENTO!
08-01-20	Pelicans +5 v. Clippers	Top	103-126	Loss	-106	17 h 53 m	Show
New Orleans vs. L.A. Clippers 6:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Clippers- 'We' were on winners with both these teams opening night and I'm coming back with the right side Saturday at least I believe so. Both clubs lost Thursday but the Clippers were an underdog but covered the number while the favored Pelicans lost outright to Utah. After playing tough against the Lakers the Clippers are now in the favorites role while coming off an emotional heartbreaking loss. Take NEW ORLEANS. Thank you and Good Luck.
08-01-20	Jazz +1.5 v. Thunder		94-110	Loss	-100	14 h 12 m	Show
Utah vs Oklahoma City 3:30 ET Jazz (+) over Thunder- These are the two clubs that started it all when their scheduled game on March 11 was called off because Rudy Gobert tested positive and it's all his fault...nah. The Jazz posted an outright win as our Money Game opening night winner and once against they are under dogs to team that they have a half-game edge on. Being the dog is just what Utah lovers ads they are 7-0 ATS in their last eight as underdogs while OKC is 2-5 ATS in the last seven games overall. The Thunder have pounded the Jazz going 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and I ask why is this 'price' so cheap. Take UTAH! Good Luck!
08-01-20	Heat +1.5 v. Nuggets		125-105	Win	100	12 h 40 m	Show
Miami vs Denver 1:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- Denver more than any other team in the NBA has had to deal with the COVID virus as not only star Nikola Jokic who was diagnosed while in Serbia and coach Michael Malone and his staff have had to deal with it and the Nuggets have some nagging injuries. Miami went into the break struggling going 5-11 ATS in this last 16 but have had time to regroup and never had to leave Florida. The Nuggets have dominated the Heat going 19-8 ATS head-to-head but come up just -1.5 here. Take MIAMI! Thank you and Good Luck.
07-31-20	Celtics +5 v. Bucks		112-119	Loss	-110	8 h 10 m	Show
Boston vs Milwaukee 6:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee entered the break with the best record in the NBA and have a 5.5 game lead over Boston who plays tough against everybody. The Celtics are 20-8 ATS as underdogs and are 20-9-1 ATS against teams with winning records and are 11-5 ATS against the Bucks. Milwaukee who is 9-4 as a favorite entered the break on a point spread dive as they were 1-5 ATS in their last six before the break. Advantage to BOSTON! Thank you and Good luck!
07-31-20	Grizzlies +3 v. Blazers	Top	135-140	Loss	-105	6 h 6 m	Show
Memphis vs Portland 4:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- the key number to this contest is 3½ as Portland trails the Grizzlies by that much for the 8th seed and an early post-season bye. Memphis is a single game below the .500 mark while the gimpy Trailblazers who will have Damian Lillard bothered by a foot ailment in action despite not being 100%. The Grizzlies take advantage of weaker teams as they are 9-4 ATS against teams with losing records. Portland meanwhile is 5-12-1 ATS against teams with losing records. Take MEMPHIS! Thank you and Good Luck!
07-30-20	Clippers +4.5 v. Lakers	Top	101-103	Win	100	10 h 50 m	Show
L.A. Clippers vs L.A. Lakers 9:00 ET Clippers (+) over Lakers- The top two seeds in the Western Conference face each other on re-opening night for the NBA as No.1 seeded LA Lakers host (neutral site) their cross town rivals the LA Clippers. The Lakers lead by 5.5 games but there is concern about Anthony Davis and his eye that was scratched Saturday. Both teams are most likely be with some players as the virus affects those who don't even have it (family health issues). The Clippers are the underdog here and are now only 2-1 versus the Lakers this season but are 25-6 in then last 31 meetings. Take the CLIPPERS. Thank You and Good Luck!
07-30-20	Jazz +3 v. Pelicans		106-104	Win	100	7 h 11 m	Show
Utah vs New Orleans 6:30 ET Jazz (+) over Pelicans- Four months ago when 'we' were running hot (12-2-1) Our final selection on March 12 was New Orleans at Sacramento as both teams were pulled off the court and by opportunity to go 3-0 on the day was ruined. That final pick was on the Pelicans but things have changed and my confidence in the then 'hot' Pel's has diminished. Utah has taken 2-of-3 meetings scoring at least 128 points in each meeting. Take the JAZZ! Thank You and Good Luck!
03-11-20	Knicks +4.5 v. Hawks		136-131	Win	100	9 h 32 m	Show
New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- As Trae Young goes so go the Hawks. After a pair of dismal shooting performances Young broke out with 31 points and 16 assists in the Hawks double-overtime 143-138 win over Charlotte. These two have split two games this season but the Knicks have won four of the past six meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and 5-1 ATS against Atlanta. The Hawks are just 5012 ATS after a straight-up win. Take NEW YORK!
03-11-20	Hornets +10 v. Heat		109-98	Win	100	8 h 27 m	Show
Charlotte at Miami 7:30 ET Hornets (+) over Heat- Miami who is 27-4 SU at home opening a three-game home stand against sub -500 teams starting with Charlotte tonight. The Hornets have lost four of their last five and dropped the on;y meeting between these two in November at Miami 117-100. The Hornets are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games overall but are just 2-8-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Miami is just 8-21-1 ATS in games following a straight-up win. Take CHARLOTTE!
03-11-20	Iowa State +6.5 v. Oklahoma State		71-72	Win	100	9 h 45 m	Show
Iowa State vs Oklahoma State 7:00 ET Cyclones (+) over Cowboys- Both these clubs come into the Big-12 tourney streaking with the Oklahoma State Cowboys on a plus three and the Iowa State Cyclones once again on a minus-3. The Cowboys started their Big-12 season 0-8 and won seven of the final 10 to end up the No. 8 seed. It's fitting that these two meet here as the all-time series is tied at 66 entering this contest. The Cyclones swept the series last season but each has held serve this year winning at home. This time it's IOWA STATE!
03-11-20	St. John's -3.5 v. Georgetown	Top	75-62	Win	100	9 h 45 m	Show
St. John's vs Georgetown 7:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Hoyas- The history of the battles between these two clubs would keep you up for hours and it will still be Big East action between these two created folk-lore that are still mentioned every time they meet. After a number of disappointing seasons both clubs got out of the gate quickly with the Hoyas starting 10-3 and St. John's 11-2 but once conference play started they both were fighting for this lives. Georgetown has won both meetings this season and the fact that I believe that the Red Storm are a better overall club, I'll take. ST. JOHNS!
03-11-20	Washington +6 v. Arizona		70-77	Loss	-110	7 h 14 m	Show
Washington vs Arizona 5:30 ET Huskies (+) over Wildcats- Before conference play started Arizona beat-up on a bunch of weak sisters winning their first nine but have come back to the pack going 11-11 overall and 10-8 in Pac-12 action. Washington has been a major disappointment the entire season finishing least in the conference 5-13 and 15-16 overall. Despite their poor overall record the Huskies are sixth nationally in field goal percentage defense at 38.1 allowing just one opponent to shoot 50%. In spite of their seeding the Wildcats enter losing four of five and Washington has won three of their last four. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the HUSKIES!
03-10-20	Mavs v. Spurs +4		109-119	Win	100	8 h 57 m	Show
Dallas at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Mavericks- Dallas has had their way against the Spurs this season winning all three meetings by an average 5.7 points including a 109-103 win in San Antonio two weeks ago. The Spurs have dropped 10 of their last 14 and trail Memphis by five-games while the Mavericks sit in the 7th spot with a 6.5 game lead over Memphis to clear the playoffs. Dallas will be without Seth Curry and Dorian Finney-Smith but are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games as road favorites while the Spurs are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 as home underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO!
03-10-20	Magic +2.5 v. Grizzlies	Top	120-115	Win	100	8 h 0 m	Show
Orlando at Memphis 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is sitting in the No. 8 spot in the West four game ahead of New Orleans and Sacramento while Orlando is in the No. 8 spot in the East 5½ games clear of Washington. This is just the second meeting of the year between these two with the Magic taking the first meeting 118-86 and the Grizzlies hold a 12-5 ATS advantage when playing as hosts. But, Orlando is 4-0 ATS in their ;last four as underdogs including 4-0 ATS in their last four on the road and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take ORLANDO!
03-10-20	Celtics v. Pacers +3		114-111	Push	0	7 h 55 m	Show
Boston at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have lost four of their last five while the Pacers have won six of their last seven and eight of their last 10. Indiana has seen the return of Victor Oladipo after a year long absence but are dealing with other injuries to Jeremy Lamb and Malcolm Brogdon. The current issue for the Celtics who have survived despite a slew of injuries are limiting the playing time of Kemba Walker who had 44 points in the first meetings when the Pacers won 122-117 in Boston. More of the same tonight. Take INDIANA!
03-10-20	North Carolina v. Virginia Tech +4		78-56	Loss	-105	8 h 13 m	Show
North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- This ACC match-up has a surprising twist in that North Carolina is seeded 14 in a play-in game in their own conference tournament. Virginia Tech seeded 11 enters a game over the break-even mark (16-15) while the Tar Heels are at 13-18 on the season. The Hokies have lost eight of their last 10 while Carolina is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 overall. What bothers me here is that Tech not only has the better record but they have defeated the Tar Heels 79-77 in overtime as a 7-point favorite already this season. Now, UNC is favored and they have struggled in that role going 4-14 ATS and the underdog is 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH!
03-09-20	Bucks +6 v. Nuggets		95-109	Loss	-110	10 h 5 m	Show
Milwaukee at Denver 9:00 ET Bucks (+) over Nuggets- There are issues with both clubs right now as Denver has lost five of nine and Milwaukee who has dropped their last two and will be without Giannis Anteokpounmpo who is sidelined with a sprained left knee. The Nuggets play seven of their next eight games on the road and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall but an impressive 13-6-1 ATS against the Bucks in Denver. Milwaukee is 10-4 as a road underdog and 6-1 ATS when playing the second of back-to-back contests. Take MILWAUKEE!
03-08-20	Raptors v. Kings +5.5		118-113	Win	100	10 h 41 m	Show
Toronto at Sacramento 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Raptors- Toronto who really has felt little pressure this season will feel even less now that they have clinched a playoff sport with their 121-113 win over Golden State Thursday and are looking to finish their five game road trip and get home. Sacramento meanwhile is making a push toward the playoffs having won seven of nine since the All-Star break including a 123-111 win at Portland last night. Note that the raptors who are 1-4 ATS in their last five games is just 6-13 ATS in the last 19 meetings in Sacramento and the Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last five as underdogs. Take the KINGS!
03-08-20	Iowa +3.5 v. Illinois		76-78	Win	100	7 h 13 m	Show
Iowa at Illinois 7:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Fighting Illini- Both these clubs enter with the same overall records (20-10) and are both coming off of disappointing losses with the Illini one-game better in the conference. Illinois had their four-game win streak stopped at Ohio State Thursday while Iowa suffered their first home loss since early November to Purdue 77-68. Iowa is 10-1 ATS following a ATS loss while Illinois is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven as a favorite. Take IOWA!
03-08-20	Pelicans v. Wolves +7		120-107	Loss	-105	4 h 7 m	Show
New Orleans at Minnesota 3:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans who lead the Wolves by 7.5 games in the standings are looking to avenge a 139-134 home loss to Minnesota on Tuesday but ended a 3-game losing streak with a 110-104 win over Miami. Although the the Pelicans are 12-3-1 ATS ion the road all of that damage was done as underdogs and are just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 1-4 ATS at Minnesota. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!
03-08-20	Lakers +2.5 v. Clippers	Top	112-103	Win	100	4 h 16 m	Show
LA Lakers at LA Clippers 3:30 ET Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are six game behind the Lakers in the loss column but have defeated this intra-city rivals twice this season with this being the third meeting. The Clippers now have a healthy squad and are 10-0 when at full strength and have averaged a 17-point victory margin in their past six games. The Lakers are off of a 113-103 win over Milwaukee when James just took over the floor and I expect much of the same today. Take the LAKERS!
03-08-20	Michigan +4.5 v. Maryland	Top	70-83	Loss	-105	3 h 45 m	Show
Michigan at Maryland 12:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- This will be the third opportunity for Maryland to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season championship coming off of a loss to Rutgers on Tuesday 78-67. Is it conference pressure that has the Terrapins o their heels and now they must defeat a Michigan team that they haven't beaten in three years going 0-3 ATS. The Wolverines need this much more than Maryland and can insure a better than .500 conference record with a win here. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MICHIGAN!
03-07-20	Kings +3 v. Blazers		123-111	Win	100	12 h 38 m	Show
Sacramento at Portland 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Trailblazers- The season has been a struggle for the Kings who have had to deal with significant injuries all season but currently have won six of their last eight games after getting beat by the 76ers 128-108 at home on Thursday. Portland who is off of a loss at Phoenix last night has won seven of the past nine meetings going 6-2-1 ATS with Sacramento going 0-4-1 ATS in Portland. Take SACRAMENTO!
03-07-20	Jazz v. Pistons +8	Top	111-105	Win	100	9 h 44 m	Show
Utah at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Jazz- Utah has won their last four including three straight on the road and needs a win tonight to sweep the season series 4-0. The Jazz had lost their previous four and are off of a 99-94 win at Boston but are just 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite. Detroit who has struggle all year has lost 9-of-10 and are just 5-15 ATS in their last 20 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five as an underdog. Take the PISTONS!
03-07-20	SMU v. South Florida +1		60-61	Win	100	14 h 15 m	Show
S.M.U. at South Florida 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Mustangs- At one time this season it appeared that SMU was a threat in the AAC but after upsetting Houston thy have lost four of five and even with a win here will not receive a bye in the conference tournament. The Mustangs are first in three of the ACC's top offensive categories and defeated the Bulls by 18 points at home but have dropped five of their last seven and are just 4-8 straight-up on the road. Take SOUTH FLORIDA!
03-07-20	North Carolina v. Duke -11		76-89	Win	100	13 h 8 m	Show
North Carolina at Duke 6:00 ET Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- Duke had lost 3-of-4 before getting a revenge victory over NC State 88-69 last time out and now close their regular season against arch-rival North Carolina. Back in early February the Tar Heels blew a late double-digit lead as the Blue Devils rallied and won in overtime 98-96. North Carolina has now covered the last five meetings despite losing the past two outright. This time Duke gets the wi and the money. Take the BLUE DEVILS!
03-07-20	Rockets v. Hornets +8.5		99-108	Win	100	7 h 39 m	Show
Houston at Charlotte 5:00 ET Hornets (+) over Rockets- The big question here is, what are the Rockets going to do with the small-ball they are trying to institute into the game. The results have been inconsistent as Houston seems to beat anybody with their regular line-up but falter against the better teams when playing their 'new' version of the game. An even against the feeble they struggle on the board where the Knicks defeated them and out-rebounded them 64-34. Houston is 2-8 ATS on their last 10 as road favorites and the Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their lAst four home games. Take CHARLOTTE!
03-07-20	Oklahoma State +4 v. Texas		81-59	Win	100	12 h 42 m	Show
Oklahoma State at Texas 4:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Longhorns- Texas enters this fray on a season high five-game win streak as they face Oklahoma State who has won their last two. The Longhorns have won 13 of the last 15 meetings in Austin straight-up and have a win at Stillwater this season 76-64 as a 3-point underdog back in mid-January. After dropping their first eight Big-12 games Oklahoma State has gone 6-3 SU and has a renewed confidence that they believe will carry them through the conference tournament. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the COWBOYS!
03-07-20	Kansas v. Texas Tech +4	Top	66-62	Push	0	10 h 42 m	Show
Kansas at Texas Tech 2:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 Kansas has won 15 in-a-row behind the country's best big man Udoka Azubuike who missed part of the season due to a suspension after a fight at Kansas State and the final nine games last season due to surgery. He had a career high 31 points going 13-of-14 from the field Monday in a win over TCU and he leads the nation in FG percentage. Texas Tech has lost their last three including a 71-68 overtime loss at Baylor on Monday. The last time the Red Raiders were on 3-game losing streak the defeated No. 1 Louisville in December. The home team is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings and they do it again here. Take TEXAS TECH!
03-07-20	Baylor v. West Virginia		64-76	Win	100	9 h 54 m	Show
Baylor at West Virginia 1:00 ET Mountaineers (+) over Bears- The No. 4 ranked Baylor Bears have been unbelievable this season at one span winning 22 straight and posting an amazing 16-5 ATS record with one NL game. The Bears have done it with defense and rank 6 allowing just 59. 6 points per games. West Virginia has of course under Bob Huggins have stressed defense and are ranked 20 allowing just 62.4. The Bears took the first meeting 70-59 but this time with this 'price' I believe it's...WEST VIRGINIA!
03-06-20	Blazers v. Suns +3.5		117-127	Win	100	9 h 11 m	Show
Portland at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Trailblazers- Damian Lillard is back and the Trailblazers are looking to close that 3½ game gap between them and the final seed now owned by Memphis. Phoenix has lost four straight and are out of the playoff hunt for the most likely will be without center Deandre Ayton who has played in only 30 games anyway this season. Portland has won the last five trips to the desert but are just 2-6 ATS as road favorites and 4-10-1 ATS after a straight-up win of more than 10 points. Take PHOENIX
03-06-20	Jazz +2.5 v. Celtics	Top	99-94	Win	100	8 h 15 m	Show
Utah at Boston 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Celtics- Just when it looks like the Celtics were putting it together for the stretch run they have incurred a rash of injuries that will keep Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown out of the lineup and Kemba Walker is still ailing. Utah enters this game on a 3-game winning streak with their last loss at home against the Celtics 114-103 and are 5-0 ATS as road underdogs. Boston is 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games but this 'number' tells me that will struggle here. Take UTAH!
03-06-20	Georgia Tech +4 v. Clemson		65-62	Win	100	8 h 53 m	Show
Georgia Tech at Clemson 7:00 ET Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- No matter the result here tonight Clemson will advance to tournament play whereas this is the final game of the season for Georgia Tech because they dropped their appeal of suspension and are not eligible for post-season play. The Yellow Jackets have posted 10 wins in the ACC for the first time since 1995-96 and with a win here finish above .500 in conference play since 2003-04. The Tigers are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites and Tech is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six overall. Take GEORGIA TECH!
03-05-20	Clippers v. Rockets +1		120-105	Loss	-115	9 h 33 m	Show
L.A. Clippers at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets over Clippers- L.A. is starting to rev it up a bit as we move toward the playoffs and have won their last six games by an average of 16.5 points. The amazing thing about the Clippers is how many games they have won without either Leonard, George or Beverley in the lineup and often two or more were sidelined. Houston who put up a great win at Boston did what they do nest next time out as they laid down against the Knicks in New York. The Rockets are 2-1 over the Clippers this season and 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings overall. Take HOUSTON!
03-05-20	Houston v. Connecticut +2.5	Top	71-77	Win	100	7 h 44 m	Show
Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET Huskies (+) over Cougars- It hasn't been the best of season's for Connecticut but they have improved steadily as the year progressed. Houston began the week on top of the ACC but now take to the road where they are just 6-5 Su and 4-7 ATS and are 0-5 ATS as road favorites and 0-5 ATS after an ATS win. The Huskies are 13-3 SU at home including 5-1-1 ATS as a home dog and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CONNECTICUT!
03-04-20	Pelicans +6 v. Mavs		123-127	Win	100	9 h 48 m	Show
New Orleans at Dallas 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- Two of the NBA's brightest young stars will face each other for the first time tonight as New Orleans with rookie sensation Zion Williamson will face Dallas lead by the second year A--Star Luca Doncic. The Mavericks are 3-0 against the Pelicans this season including a 130-84 thrashing in Dallas and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. New Orleans is 10-4-1 ATS as an underdog in their last 15 games and 9-4 ATS after a straight-up loss. In a tough call it is. PELICANS!
03-04-20	Florida State v. Notre Dame +2		73-71	Push	0	9 h 4 m	Show
Florida State at Notre Dame 9:00 ET Fighting Irish (+) over Seminoles- I like Notre Dame for the same reason that I posted Clemson as a BEST BET winner over Florida State on Saturday. The Seminoles had a chance to win their first ACC basketball title and regardless of the result of the final two games they have clinched a 'double-bye'. They lost at Clemson and I believe in this meaningless (to Florida State) game the Fighting Irish will battle for the win. Take NOTRE DAME!
03-04-20	Virginia v. Miami-FL +2.5	Top	46-44	Win	100	9 h 9 m	Show
Virginia at Miami-Fl 9:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Hokies- The defending National Champions started the season slowing as if with a hangover from their run through the NCAA Big Dance last year and getting ready to do it against with six straight wins. Miami has dropped two straight both on the road and is danger of having back-to-back losing season's which hasn't happen to a Jim Larranaga club since 1993. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers trail the lifetime series 12-11 and are 2-7 straight-up in Miami and just 5-14 -1 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite. Take the HURRICANES!
03-04-20	Jazz v. Knicks +8		112-104	Push	0	7 h 47 m	Show
Utah at New York 7:35 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- 'Break-up' the Knicks! After pair of wins New York feels strong enough to alienate their rooting base by having another high profile fan removed from Madison Square Garden. The Knicks just snapped six-game losing streak with a over Houston and now face the Jazz at home looking to atone for their 128-104 beating in Utah the first week of January. The Jazz are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall and and s shocking 6-23 ATS in the last 29 meetings against New York and 3-11 ATS at Madison Square Garden. Fan base or not in attendance the Knicks are the side. Take NEW YORK!
03-04-20	Celtics v. Cavs +3	Top	112-106	Loss	-115	6 h 19 m	Show
Boston at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- Boston has dropped their last two contests and they had huge second half leads in both losses to Houston and Brooklyn last night. The Celtics have won the past three meeting this season by an average of 13.3 points but are just 1-3-1 ATS in Cleveland. There is something way 'wrong' with this 'number' as the Cavaliers will be without center Andre Drummond, guard Daruis Garland and a questionable Tristian Thompson and yet the Celtics price is the lowest between these two clubs I the last 10 meetings. Tale CLEVELAND!
03-04-20	Florida v. Georgia +2.5		68-54	Loss	-109	7 h 5 m	Show
Florida at Georgia 7:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Gators- Anthony Edwards has been touted as the best freshman in the country and after winning SEC Freshman of the Week honors for the second consecutive week Georgia has won three of four and people are starting to understand all the hype. The Bulldogs had a 22-point lead over Florida with 16:43 to play four weeks ago and now have a chance to close the deal at home. The Gators as usual are one of the most inconsistent teams in all of basketball. Georgia is 4-1 Ats in the last five meetings and the underdog is 4-1 AST in the last five as well. Take the BULLDOGS!
03-03-20	Texas v. Oklahoma -7		52-51	Loss	-105	11 h 40 m	Show
Texas at Oklahoma 9:00 ET Sooners (-) over Longhorns- Both these clubs had to scratch and claw their way to 8-8 in Big-12 conference action as Texas is closing fast with four straight wins after four straight losses and the Sooners have won their last two after dropping thee previous three. Oklahoma is coming off of their best performance of the season defeating West Virginia in Morgantown 73-62 as an 8-point underdog (not an easy task). The Sooners are 12-2 SU at home with season with their losses coming against a No. 1 ranked Baylor and No.1 Kansas. Not tonight...take OKLAHOMA!
03-03-20	Purdue +5 v. Iowa	Top	77-68	Win	100	11 h 47 m	Show
Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Here we go again with the Boilermakers, I have been involved with and against this 15-14 club all season with decent success. Although they let me down against Michigan they provided the wining margin against Wisconsin, Indiana and a huge 104-68 win over these same Hawkeyes. Tonight is Senior night in Iowa and they have ben promising revenge on Purdue, buy, ya know it just doesn't happen because you say it will. Senior night is not a good night for the home team as there are countless distracts and melancholy memories. Purdue has won the last three meetings by an average 25 points and sweep the series. Take the BOILERMAKERS!
03-03-20	Clippers v. Thunder +4	Top	109-94	Loss	-115	8 h 9 m	Show
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Clippers- This is the game that 'we' should all be paying attention to as the NBA West favorite LA Clippers winners of four straight come to Oklahoma City looking to extend their streak. The Thunder were pasted last time out 133-86 by Milwaukee but have had four days to regroup and have a huge positive trend after losing by 10-points or more going 8-0 SU and ATS in their following eight games. These two have split a pair of games with each home team holding serve. OKC is 10-4 ATS as a home underdog in their last 14 while the Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven trips tp Oklahoma City. Take the THUNDER!
03-03-20	Marquette v. DePaul +4.5		68-69	Win	100	10 h 38 m	Show
Marquette at DePaul 8:00 ET Blue Demons (+) over Golden Eagles- This to me is the hardest bet on the board as I just don't see how the Blue Demons are going to stay with Marquette. The Golden Eagles have taken eight of the last nine meetings and are closing the regular season against the Big East's two worst teams DePaul and St. John's. The Eagles squeaked by in the first meeting 76-72 as the Demons (+6.5) took the cash. Marquette may see this as just a tune up before tourney time and could get ambushed. Take BLUE DEMONS!
03-03-20	Nets +9 v. Celtics		129-120	Win	100	8 h 37 m	Show
Brooklyn at Boston 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Celtics- This game will have the a list of injured that can complete a full squads roster. Boston expects to get Kimba Walker back tonight but will still be without Jason Tatum and Marcus Smart. The Celtics who are 23-6 SU at home had won six straight before bowing 111-110 to Houston in overtime. The Nets of course know what it is like to play short-handed as they have been without Kevin Durant the entire season and are now without Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season. Brooklyn is looking to end a four-game slide and enter with a 4-game lead over Washington for the final playoff spot in the East. Take BROOKLYN!
03-03-20	Michigan State v. Penn State +2		79-71	Loss	-110	9 h 42 m	Show
Michigan State at Penn State 7:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Spartans- No. 20 Penn State who has won 15 home games look to win their 12th conference game of the season matching their Big Ten high set in 1975. Michigan State who won for 'us' on Saturday at Maryland has struggled of the road going 6-5 straight-up but just 3-7 ATS. The Spartans have won their last three against the number while the Lions are 0-4 ATS ion their last four overall. No matter here. Take PENN STATE!
03-02-20	Mavs v. Bulls +5.5		107-109	Win	100	8 h 34 m	Show
Dallas at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Mavericks- Chicago who is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games overall while the Mavericks are an incredible 21-10 SU and 20-8-2 ATS on the road. Although Dallas has been impressive they are still just 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight-up win while Chicago is just 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games as home underdogs. Luca Doncic will mostly be sidelined with an injured thumb and that hurts the Mavericks overall game. Take CHICAGO!
03-02-20	Bucks v. Heat +4.5		89-105	Win	100	7 h 6 m	Show
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET ++9696Heat (+) over Bucks- As if Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't dominating enough James Harden threw down the gauntlet saying that he was just a 7-footer that dunks. So, the 'Greek Freak' responds with 40 points and 20 rebounds as the Bucks continue their march threw the league. Miami has put together back-to-back wins for the first time in four weeks and are now 25-4 SU at home. The Heat are 7-3 ATS in the ;last 10 meetings and are 5-1 ATS against the Bucks in Miami. The Heat are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as home underdogs. Take MIAMI!
03-02-20	Jazz v. Cavs +8.5		126-113	Loss	-100	7 h 35 m	Show
Utah at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Jazz- Utah just ended a four-game slide with a win over Washington at home after a 2-4 road trip. The Cavaliers have lost a pair after back-to-back wins over Miami and Philadelphia and are now 3-3 under J.B. Bickerstaff since he took over as coach at the All-Star break. Utah who for years has had a decided home court advantage but are just 1-10-2 ATS in their;last 13 games as road favorites and Cleveland is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games as home underdogs. Take the CAVALIERS!
03-02-20	NC State v. Duke -12		69-88	Win	100	8 h 55 m	Show
N.C. State at Duke 7:00 ET Blue Devils (-) over Wolfpack- It was 12 short days ago when NC State handed Duke their worse loss 88-66 to an unranked team in Mike Krzyzewski's 40 year tenure. The Blue Devils managed to recover their next game out defeating Virginia Tech but has dropped their last two to Wake Forest and Virginia. That win for the NC State over Duke was huge as the Wolfpack are one again on the NCAA bubble and are just 2-3 in their last five games overall and 0-3 ATS in their ;last three overall and are 2-7 ATS after a straight-up win while Duke is 12-5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take BLUE DEVILS!
03-01-20	Lakers v. Pelicans +1.5	Top	122-114	Loss	-102	8 h 17 m	Show
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Lakers- Since their horrid 6-22 start the Pelicans are forging towards playoff spot winning 20 of their last 31. Los Angeles is coming off one of their worst performances of the season getting pounded by Memphis 105-88 after having won five straight. New Orleans is 3-1 since the All-Star break with their lone defeat coming at L.A. 118-109. The Lakers have won the last five in the series but are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to New Orleans. The Pelicans are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall and 10-4 ATS in their last 15 games as underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS!
03-01-20	Minnesota +5.5 v. Wisconsin	Top	69-71	Win	100	7 h 13 m	Show
Minnesota at Wisconsin 6:30 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin who is 13-2 SU at home is putting it together winning their last five contests while the Golden Gophers are off of a disheartening 74-73 home loss to Maryland as they blew a 17-point second half lead. Minnesota is 11-6 ATS after a straight-up loss and has lost four of their last five.The Badgers have had the best of this series winning nine of the last 11 straight-up but are just 2-8-1 ATS when playing teams with losing records and Minnesota is 13-14 SU. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS!
03-01-20	Colorado +2 v. Stanford		64-72	Loss	-105	7 h 42 m	Show
Colorado at Stanford 6:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Cardinal- Colorado who at one time this season were contending for the Pac-12 title have fallen on tougher times losing back-to-back games for the first time since December and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Stanford meanwhile has turned things around and are 30-12 ATS in their last 42 home games. So, I ask why are they just 2-point favorites at here. The Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and get the money here. Take COLORADO!
03-01-20	Michigan +4 v. Ohio State		63-77	Loss	-110	5 h 41 m	Show
Michigan at Ohio State 4:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State is off of a pair of Big Ten wins this week taking down No. 8 Maryland and Nebraska. Michigan had their five-game winning streak ended losing 81-74 at home against Wisconsin. In early February the Buckeyes took a 61-58 win over the Wolverines in Michigan and now it's the Wolves turn to win on the road as they are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games. Take MICHIGAN!
02-29-20	Rockets +2 v. Celtics	Top	111-110	Win	100	11 h 42 m	Show
Houston at Boston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Celtics- Houston owns a four game winning streak in this series and posted a 115-104 win at Boston lsat season and a 116-105 win in at home two weeks ago. Boston has won 14 of 17 and has already seen this 'small ball' play from the Rockets, but will it help. The oddsmaker doesn't believe so, look at this line. The Celtics return home after winning five straight with the last four coming on the road going 5-0 ATS. Houston is 8-2 ATS on the road against team with winning records and are 6-2 ATS as road underdogs. Take the ROCKETS!
02-29-20	Pacers v. Cavs +8		113-104	Loss	-105	10 h 42 m	Show
Indiana at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pacers- The Pacers have made some player changes and it seems like it's for the better as they are 4-1 in their last five while Cleveland who also made some player changes are 4-2 after dropping tier last decision to New Orleans. This is the third meetings of the season and teach team has held serve on their las court. Although Indiana has dominated the series going 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings in Cleveland the Cavaliers are 5-12 ATS in their last six games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last six as underdogs. Take CLEVELAND!
02-29-20	Michigan State +2.5 v. Maryland		78-66	Win	100	11 h 39 m	Show
Michigan State at Maryland 8:00 ET Spartans (+) over Terrapins- Maryland broke my heart with their 17-point second half comeback win over Minnesota this week and they have won 10 of 11. Michigan State has won 3-of-4 with tis loss coming at home 67-60 to the Terrapins and they are seeking a small measure of revenge here. What bother me her is that Maryland is 15-0 at home and less than a long shot favorite while MSU has lost 7-of-10. Note that the underdog is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings and the Spartans have a way of coming up big in games like this. Take MICHIGAN STATE!
02-29-20	Nets +7 v. Heat		113-116	Win	100	9 h 44 m	Show
Brooklyn at Miami 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Heat- This is the second of back-to-back games for both these clubs as the Heat took down Dallas at home while Brooklyn was getting pounded at Atlanta. Miami has fallen back of late dropping from the third seed to sixth by losing seven of the last 10 games. The Nets with their two major players sidelined for the rest of the season have dropped four of five after entering the All-Star break winning seven of 10. But the Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last four meetings and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five visits to Miami. The Heat are just 7-18-1 ATAS in their last 26 games following a straight-up win. Take BROOKLYN!
02-29-20	Duke v. Virginia +3.5		50-52	Win	100	8 h 55 m	Show
Duke at Virginia 6:0 ET Cavaliers (+) over Blue Devils- This line might be a bit confusing as it is Virginia that has won five straight and eight of nine going 8-1 ATS while No. 7 Duke is off of a pair of awful road losses at NC State 88-66 and Wake Forest 113-101 in overtime. Most expect Duke to bounce back here and I just don't know if they are good enough. This isn't one of the dominating Blue Devil teams that we hare used to seeing, they are a good club but not a great on and are not the NCA favorite at this time. This is the first meeting of the year between these two and they have split games the past four seasons. Note that the underdog is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Take VIRGINIA!
02-29-20	Auburn +6.5 v. Kentucky		66-73	Loss	-105	6 h 44 m	Show
Auburn at Kentucky 3:45 ET Tigers (+) over Wildcats- As usual John Calipari teams show dramatic improvement as the season wears on and this year is no different. No. 8 Kentucky has won their last seven with their last loss at Auburn 75-66. The No. 15 Tigers started the year 16-0 and are 8-4 SU since and are 11-4 in SEC action while the Wildcats are 13-2 and lead the conference and are 16-2 SU at home while Auburn is 5-4 on the road. This one plays close...take AUBURN!
02-29-20	Florida v. Tennessee +2		58-63	Win	100	5 h 33 m	Show
Florida at Tennessee 2:00 ET Volunteers (+) over Gators- Florida is coming off of their best all around game of the season pounding LSU 81-66 and have won and covered four of their last five. Tennessee on the other hand is dropped their last two and are 3-6 ATS in their last nine games overall. The Gators have not been the best on the road going 5-6 SU and 3-6 ATS and have not fared well against the Volunteers. Tennessee has won and covered the past three meetings and has the edge here. Take TENNESSEE!
02-29-20	Florida State v. Clemson +3.5	Top	69-70	Win	100	5 h 35 m	Show
Florida State at Clemson 2:00 ET Tigers (+) over Seminoles- No. 6 ranked Florida State comes to Littlejohn Coliseum winners of their last four and have won seven of eight with their lone loss tat Duke 70-65. The Seminoles have a half-game lead over Louisville trying to win their last first ACC title. Clemson at 14-13 is two years removed from a Sweet-16 appearance and just had a 3-game winning streak stopped on Tuesday by Megabucks winner Georgia Tech. With a 'double-bye' already assured for the ACC Tournament the Seminoles may come out flat here. Take CLEMSON!
02-28-20	Washington State v. Washington -9.5	Top	78-74	Loss	-108	10 h 29 m	Show
Washington State at Washington 9:00 ET Huskies (-) over Cougars- Okay, here we have the Pac-12 cellar dweller Washington opening a 10-point favorite against their arch rival Washington State. The Huskies just ended a nine-game losing streak with a 25-point 87-52 win over California and get to play their in-state competition who they have dominated through the years. Washington has won seven of the last 10 meetings at home and lead the all-time series 185-105. The Cougars have been are on a four-game losing streak and have gone 2-11 since point guard Quade Green was ruled ineligible and have averages just 55 points in their last four games. Take WASHINGTON!
02-28-20	Thunder +11 v. Bucks		86-133	Loss	-115	7 h 54 m	Show
Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Bucks- To of the NBA's best go at it tonight in Milwaukee where the Bucks who have the leagues best record will hosts Oklahoma City the team with the best ATS record. Milwaukee seeks their fifth straight win after defeating the NBA Champion Raptors in Toronto and OKC has won 14 of their last 17 after overcoming a 19-point third quarter deficit against the Kings on Thursday. The Thunder are an amazing 21-6 ATS on the road and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 7-2 ATS in their last nine trips in Milwaukee. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!
02-27-20	Indiana v. Purdue -6	Top	49-57	Win	100	9 h 36 m	Show
Indiana at Purdue 7:00 ET Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Now, this makes no sense to me at all. Here is Purdue having lost their last four their longest losing streak in six years a heavy favorite over Indiana who has won their last two and have five wins over nationally ranked teams. But, there are a few trends that explain this 'number.' To start with the Hoosiers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games including 1-5 ATS as road underdogs, while Purdue is 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as home favorite. I can add that Indiana is 3-7 ATS after a straight-up win and the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PURDUE!
02-26-20	Maryland v. Minnesota +1	Top	74-73	Push	0	8 h 27 m	Show
Maryland at Minnesota 9:00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has a two-game lead in the Big Ten despite losing to Ohio State on Sunday ending their nine game win streak. Minnesota who had dropped five of their previous games came alive with a 83-57 rout of Northwestern Sunday. The Terrapins have won and covered the last three meetings and yet this 'price' is low. Maybe the reason is that Maryland will be ESPN's focal point Saturday as they host Michigan State. For whatever reason this line is way too low. Something's up? Take MINNESOTA!
02-26-20	Rutgers +5.5 v. Penn State		64-65	Win	100	6 h 16 m	Show
Rutgers at Penn State 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Nittany Lions- A pair of Big Ten clubs that have surprised the conference with their winning play enter this battle having lost their last two games. Penn State had won eight straight and gained a No. 10 ranking and trail Maryland by two-games and are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games while Rutgers has dropped five of their last seven. The Scarlet Knight have already posted a 72-61 win over the Lions but are just 1-6 in road games this season but are 11-4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Add that the underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the points with RUTGERS!
02-26-20	Virginia v. Virginia Tech +3		56-53	Push	0	6 h 15 m	Show
Virginia at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Hokies (+) over Cavaliers- In a much needed rush Virginia has finally put things together or so it appears by winning their last four and get to play a team that they dominated early this season 65-39 holding the Hokies to 27% shooting. The Cavaliers have now won 13 of the past 16 meetings and are 21-7-1 ATS as road favorites. Tech is moving in the opposite direction after dropping an 88-64 decision to Duke the have lost seven of eight. I can't hide that the Hokies are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 but the home team in this series is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Alas, take VIRGINIA TECH!
02-25-20	Colorado State +13.5 v. San Diego State		60-66	Win	100	9 h 16 m	Show
Colorado State at San Diego State 10:00 ET Rams (+) over Aztecs- It's difficult to know how good San Diego State actually are as they don't play a big time schedule out of the Mountain West. The MWC felt they are their best representative since the UNLV teams of 1990-91. Well, the Rebels shattered the Aztecs dream by upsetting State 66-63 on Saturday but SDS is still 5-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites. Colorado State has a decent run early this season but have fallen off of late and are 3-8 ATS against teams with winning records. The Aztecs have covered in the last four meetings while the Rams had covered the previous four meetings. Time for trend to come back. Take COLORADO STATE!
02-25-20	Celtics v. Blazers +7.5	Top	118-106	Loss	-105	10 h 51 m	Show
Boston at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Celtics- Sometimes as they say 'less is more' as the supporting cast is performing at a higher level with All-Star Damian Lillard sidelined with a groin injury. Even Carmelo Anthony is beginning to look like a real NBA player as he scored a season's best 32 points last time out and CJ McCollum put up a season-high 41 points. On the other side of the coin the Celtics young phenom Jayson Tatum matched his career high of 41 points against the Lakers Sunday picking up the slack left with Kemba Walker's absence. Boston had won 12 of 14 before falling to LA and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Celtics are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 meetings in Portland but, the Blazers who are playing better of late are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!
02-25-20	Thunder v. Bulls +7.5		124-122	Win	100	8 h 49 m	Show
Oklahoma City at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Thunder- 'Amazing' is just about the only thing that I can say about Oklahoma City and their ATS 22-5 road record as they are the most surprising team in the NBA this season. Chicago on the other hand continues to be a bottom feeder that is more like prey as they fall deeper losing 8-of-10. Despite a 35-22 SU record the thunder are seeded sixth and I attribute most of the credit to Billy Donovan who held this team together while losing super starts Harden, Durant and Westbrook...think about that! I could continue superlatives about the Thunder and I can't even make a case for the Bulls as their trends are abhorrent. Still, they did win last time out snapping an eight game losing streak and OKC has taken 'all' the action. Take CHICAGO!
02-25-20	Kansas State +14 v. Baylor		66-85	Loss	-102	6 h 17 m	Show
Kansas State at Baylor 7:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Bears- Don't let the Bears loss to Kansas lessen your option on just how good they really are. Kansas State fell to Baylor earlier this season 73-67 ended the Wildcats six game winning streak and have now lost seven straight. For the most part teams in any sport that have long winning streak stopped come out flat after the euphoria has worn off. Believe it or not but K-State is 6-0-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. I'll go with the flow. Take KASNAS STATE!
02-25-20	Bucks v. Raptors +1.5		108-97	Loss	-110	7 h 20 m	Show
Milwaukee at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Bucks- This is the NBA matchup of the day as the league best meet for just the second time this season as the Milwaukee Bucks invade Toronto with an early victory at home over the Raptors 115-105 back on November 2. The Raptors of course eliminated the Bucks in the playoffs last May after Milwaukee took the first pair at home and then Toronto won Game 3 in OT and the series 4-2. The Bucks are better this year and Toronto is of course without Leonard is a notch below. It is difficult the make a case against the Bucks as they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games but just 1-5 ATS against winning teams better than 60%. Okay, here's the rub as the Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games and 4-1 ATS as underdogs. Take TORONTO!