Louisville at N.C. State 2:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cardinals- The Cardinals come flying into Raleigh on a 7-game win streak while the ground Wolfpack has lost their last two losing to Middle of the roaders North Carolina and Georgia Tech after having defeated Virginia. NC State is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home underdog and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. No. 6 Louisville is 5-0 on the ACC road while and have won four of the last five meetings except for their last visit here to close the 2018 season. Take NC STATE!

Michigan State at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Spartans- This is one of those contests that makes you scratch your head if you lose and say 'Why did I ever think that they could win.' Well, here it is Wisconsin who went through a major coaching change and Greg Gard just may not have the goods to get it done, After all the Badgers have been contenders for not only the Big Ten title but the NCAA as well. But, this year's team just hasn't measured up like season's past. Another issue now affects them as their leading scored Kobe King did not make the trip to Iowa and has dropped out and is going to transfer. To make matters worst Brad Davidson was suspended for 1-game for a Flagrant-1 foul on Monday against the Hawkeyes. Whisky has lost their last two and of course MSU is off of a route of Northwestern. But, the Spartans are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games when favored and the Badgers are 4-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records and the home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take WISCONSIN!

Oklahoma City at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City who is a more than respectable 14-10 straight-up on the road are an amazing 19-5 ATS and have won four in-a-row away from home outright. Phoenix who is 0-6 ATS in their last six home games are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up win but they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog. Suns who have shown great strides this season played their first 30 of 32 games without former No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton who was 13-of-15 shooting with nine rebounds in their 133-104 rout at Dallas. Take PHOENIX!

Dallas at Houston 7:30 ET

Rockets (-) over Mavericks- Both of these clubs are off of losses and have the exact same season record (29-18) at this point but they are viewed by the 'public' differs. Dallas who is 16-6 SU and 14-5-2 ATS on the road are seen as an up and coming squad while the Rockets appear to have lost their edge. Houston who is being hampered by James Harden's prolonged shooting slump are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven as favorites and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings against the Mavericks. Dallas is 12-4-2 ATS as a road underdog but are just 1-5-1 ATS when playing against winning teams. In need  of a bounce back performance...take HOUSTON!  

Toronto and Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Raptors- Toronto has rebounded from a slew of injuries and have now won nine in-a-row and have defeated the Pistons twice this season by 12 and 13 points back in October and December. The Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall but just 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games against teams with losing records. Detroit who has played the entire season with Blake Griffin are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games. Aside from the pair of losses this season to Toronto the Pistons had cashed in four straight in this series. Take DETROIT!

V.C.U at Rhode Island 7:00 ET

VCU Rams over RI Rams- Two of the Atlantic-10 better clubs go at it in Rhode Island where the Rams will host Virginia Commonwealth. VCU has some wonderful trends to support their backers as they are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 as road favorites and are 12-5- ATS in their last 17 games following an ATS win. URI meanwhile is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall but just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine home games as underdogs. Also note that the favorites is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take VCU!

Colorado at UCLA 11:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Buffalos- The days of competing for National Championships is long gone for UCLA as they limp along at 10-10 having lost seven of their last 10 outright. Colorado has been surprisingly better than anyone expected and are ranked No. 20 but have struggled on the road. The Buffs are 13-37-1 ATS in their last 52 road games and just 4-12 ATS as road favorites. UCLA who is 3-8 ATS overall in their last 11 and only 5-15 ATS as underdogs and 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Colorado has won four straight in this series and it has been over three years since a Bruins win, but that changes at least against the points tonight. Take UCLA!

Utah at Denver 10:35 ET

Jazz (+) over Jazz- Oddly enough this air of better Western Conference foe are off of losses as Utah has dropped their last two including a loss at San Antonio last night and the Nuggets are off of a loss at Memphis. The Jazz had won 19 of 21 before the double losses and Denver had won 8-of-11. It appears to me that this line is a bit short as considering Nuggets are 6-0-1 after a loss and the Jazz is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Denver. But, Utah is n15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 and 6-1 ATS following a ATS loss and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take UTAH!

Arizona at Washington 9:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Wildcats- Arizona is a perfect example of what west coast college sports is all about, as they always fall short when needed the most. The Wildcats blew a 22-point lead against arch-rival Arizona State on Saturday and lost 66-65. So now, the Pac-12 preseason favorites are now 0-4 on the road having lost to Baylor, Oregon, Oregon State and the Sun Devils while the Huskies handed No. 1 Baylor their only loss of the season back in the Alaska Shootout. Take WASHINGTON!

Minnesota at Illinois 7:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Illini- Last season the Illini won just seven of 20 Big Ten games and this season they already have seven wins will 11 more conference games to go. Minnesota is playing their second straight game against a ranked opponent as they were outclassed at Michigan State losing 70-52 last time out. The Golden Gophers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss and 7-3 ATS against teams with winning records. Illinois has been inconsistent following an ATS win going 9-20-1 ATS in their next 30 games. Take MINNESOTA!

Toronto at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Raptors- The defending NBA champs are healthy again and on an eight game winning streak and get to play one of the league's perennial bottom feeders in Cleveland. The Raptors have already beaten the Cavaliers twice in Toronto and now face them on their court when they are playing their best ball of the season having won their last two games and 3-of-4 outright. As good as the Raptors are including 6-2 in their last eight games overall but are 1-6 ATS on the road against teams with losing records. Meanwhile the Cavs are 6-1 ATS at home against teams with winning record. Take CLEVELAND!

Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- Charlotte managed to end an eight-game losing streak when they overcame a 13-point deficit at New York and defeated the Knicks. Washington has lost six of eight as they have allowed 152 and 151 points in each of their last two losses. It is hard enough for teams to win when so many are playing with load management but other don't need days off when they don't even make an effort in the games that they do play. Charlotte is 10-2 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Take the HORNETS!

Arizona State at Washington State 11:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Sun Devils- I always have reservations when having to 'play' against Bobby Hurley as I believe that he is a winner. Arizona State pulled off the upset of their season overcoming a 22-point deficit and defeating ranked arch rival Arizona 66-65 winning their second straight and final of a 3-game home stand. Washington State took to the road and was trashed at Utah and Colorado and returns home where they are 9-2 SU and 5-1 ATS as an underdog. The Cougars bounce back here as the Sun Devils are 4-10-1 ATS as road favorites. Take WASHINGTON STATE!

Oklahoma City at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Thunder- OKC had reeled off five straight wins before falling at Dallas last night and now play the second of back-to-back games in Sacramento. The Kings have won two straight both on the road at Chicago and Minnesota after breaking a six game losing streak. The Thunder have been point spread darlings on the road going 20-7 ATS in their last 27 as visitors while Sacramento is 2-10-1 ATS at home and are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four as a home underdog. All that changes tonight...take SACRAMENTO!

Baylor at Iowa State 9:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Bears- No. 1 Baylor has won 16 straight and certainly are deserving of their ranking as they have been the best and most consistent of all the previous No. 1 ranked teams (7 others). Iowa State has been disappointing (9-10) to date and have lost 3-of-4 including a home loss to Auburn last time out while the Bears were putting away Florida in Gainesville. The series is a virtual 'push' with the Cyclones holding a slim 20-19 edge but winning 14 of 17 in Ames. Bad spot for Baylor...take IOWA STATE!  

Utah at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- After a horrid start San Antonio appeared to have gotten it together but have taken a step back losing their last three. The Spurs are just 9-23 ATS in their last 32 home games overall but are 14-5 ATS as a home underdog and a commanding 21-7-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings hosting Utah. The Jazz are playing well and had won 19 of 21 before getting ambushed by an injured Rockets team at home 126-117 last night and are still 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 overall. I like the way the Spurs back back after a straight-up loss and are 10-2-1 ATS in the following game. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Memphis at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks 9+) over Grizzlies- Memphis was a Megabucks winner over Denver last night and have won 10 of their last 12 games and are one-game under .500 after a 6-16 start. New York on the other hand has lost 11 of its past 14 games including last night's loss at Charlotte and are tied with Cleveland with the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies have won 11 of the last 15 meetings and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings but just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 in their last 14 games as road favorites. I expect a bit of a slip by the Griz tonight after a strong performance in their win against the Nuggets. New York is 5-1 ATSin their last six games overall and 7-3 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record. Take NEW YORK!

Memphis at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Tigers- I'm really beginning to wonder what is going on in Memphis as losses and troubles mount. The Tigers were rolling along at 12-1 becoming respected nationally and ranked in the Top-25 and now have lost their last two and 4-of-6 and are 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. They have seemed to have lost their 'mojo' as they were pounded at Tulsa 80-40 and returned home and were beaten by SMU. Central Florida is off of a loss at Wichita State but is 7-2 in their last nine games as an underdog and 18-7 ATS against a team with a winning record. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Dayton at Duquesne 7:00 ET

Dukes (+) over Flyers- Sometimes even in this challenging industry filled with agony and joy I have to laugh at myself. From the get-go I have been waiting to play 'on' the Flyers as I was impressed early with what I saw out of them. Okay, fast forward to today and I'm and so 'against' Dayton here I could not see straight. But, the Dukes are the side as I have also taken note that Duquesne at 15-4 and 8-0 SU at home is more than worthy of support. The ATS number are all saying the Flyers have a huge money making edge but, that's why we call it gambling. Take DUQUESNE!

Alabama at L.S. U. 7:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- Since their road loss at Kentucky the Crimson Tide have won four straight and are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. LSU has been on a win streak of their own posting eight straight wins but only going 1-4-1 ATS in their last six. Alabama is 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall while the favorite is 16-5-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings. It comes out as a buzzer beater and the points might help...take ALABAMA!

Auburn at Mississippi 9:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Tigers- So here was Auburn 15-0 ranked No. 4 before dropping a pair of road games at Alabama and Florida and even after recovering with two wins dropped to No. 16. Mississippi meanwhile finally broke their losing streak of six games with a road win at Georgia their first SEC win 1-5 of the season. Maybe the pollsters know what they are doing dropping the Tigers so harshly as they are just 3-7 ATTS in their last 10 as favorites. Ol Miss with their losing streak is 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games overall but that is behind them now. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Phoenix at Dallas 8:30 ET

Suns (+) over Mavericks- Dallas has averaged 30 wins a season the past three years and look to match that number of victories o the season in tonight's 47th game. Phoenix has lost three of four and are 1-1 on their current six game road trip and have dropped the past three meetings they are still are 5-1 ATS as road underdogs. Although the Suns are 3-9 ATS in their last 11 overall they are 8-2 ATS over Dallas in the last 10 meetings. The Mavericks are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games against a team with a straight-up losing record but just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games and 1-7-2 ATS after a win. Take PHOENIX!

Purdue at Rutgers 8:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Scarlet Knights- One thing we know for sure is that with this line and Rutgers ranking No. 25 that this is not a football game. The Scarlet Knights who own the best home record in college basketball at 14-0 are a meager favorite against an underachieving Purdue team that lacks consistency. The Boilermakers are 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win and just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games while the State U. of New Jersey is 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. But, the 'price' is cheap and Purdue allows a Big Ten low 60 per-game ranked 11 in the nation. Take the BOILERMAKER!

New York at Charlotte 7:05 ET

Knicks (+) over Hornets- New York may be a couple of games behind the Hornets in the standings but they are currently playing better basketball. Charlotte has lost eight straight including a 13-point loss in Paris against Milwaukee Friday afternoon. Meanwhile the Knicks took down Brooklyn last time out and are 5-0 ATS in their last five overall and are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings including 4-1 ATS in Charlotte. The Hornets are 2-8 ATS in their last ten games as home favorites...take the Knicks!

Florida State at Virginia 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Seminoles- No. 5 Florida State winners of ten straight are visiting the defending National Champs who have played like they are still hungover from last year's achievement. Virginia had lost four of five before taking down Wake Forest in overtime Sunday. This was a tough hard fought win that is the Cavaliers style, coach Tony Bennett burst into song after his troops rallied from 12-points down in the second half. The Seminoles are trying to fill the void in the FSU program after horrible seasons on the gridiron but in basketball the 'tribe' doesn't accept the role well as they are 2-6 ATS as favorites and 3-7 ATS after a SU win. The Cavs are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 overall but rise here. Take VIRGINIA!

Villanova at St. John's 6:30 ET

Red Storm (+) over Wildcats- I know that I made a mistake posting Providence against Villanova on Saturday as I should have waited until today to play 'against' the Wildcats and I'll tell you why. To start with No. 8 ranked Villanova has won six straight while doing it on defense allowing 62.7 points per contest during that span. St. John's who is much improved this season especially at home where they are 10-3 SU and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games when hosting. The Red Storm have won 2-of-3 meetings and are 5-0-1 ATS at home and 6-1 ATS as a home underdog. The Wildcats are 2-3 ATS on the road this season and just 3-9-1 ATS on the road in their last 13. Take ST.JOHN'S!

Wisconsin at Iowa 8:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- No.19 Iowa is trying to make a move in the Big Ten and has won four straight while Wisconsin continues to be inconsistent losing 2-of-3 while going 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games overall. The Badgers who are 7-3 SU since Micah Potter became eligible and have won eight of the last 10 meetings against Iowa. Wisconsin's struggles are a product of a 3-7 ATS road record but the road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Hawkeyes are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight home games but will get caught here by a team that is desperate for a victory. Take WISCONSIN!

San Antonio at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Spurs- Behind Zach LaVine's torrid shooting streak the Bulls have won 2-of-3 and 4-of-7 as he have averaged 25.3 over that span. San Antonio is in the second of back-to-back games as they have lost their last two at home including a loss yesterday to Toronto. The Spurs are 8-3-1 in their last 13 road games but are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips the Chicago. Take the BULLS!

Dallas at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Mavericks- Oklahoma City who has won five straight and 22-of-30 and are now one-game behind division leading Dallas who have lost 2-of-3. The Mavericks are 18-5-3 ATS in their last 26 road games but are 2-6-1 ATS against teams with winning records. OKC is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall and 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games as an underdog. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Orlando at Miami 7:35 ET

Magic (+) over Heat- Both of these clubs are off of losses to the L.A. Clippers with the Magic having dropped three straight and 5-of-5 both SU and ATS. Miami's loss drops them to 20-2 SU at home and are 16-6-1 ATS at home and 21-9-2 ATS after a loss. Orlando is 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Miami and 9-4 SU in the last 13 meetings. Take ORLANDO!

Phoenix at Memphis 6:00 ET

Suns (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis improved to 9-1 SU on the road with a win Friday over lowly Detroit and have won 8-of-10 to inch closer to playoff position now No. 8. Phoenix on the other hand is 8-6 since dropping eight straight before December 29. The Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games and 5-0 ATS as road underdogs. The Grizzlies area tough customer at home going 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games but this 'price' tells me that they are in trouble here. Take PHOENIX!

Toronto at San Antonio 4:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Raptors- San Antonio has shown some life of late posting a 3-game winning streak before getting ambushed at home against Phoenix (103-99) last time out but that loss may not be such a bad thing as they are 9-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. Toronto meanwhile, has won six straight with their last loss at home to the Spurs and are just 2-5 ATS against team with losing records. The head-to-head matchups are one-sided with San Antonio 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings and is 6-1 ATS against the Raptors in the last seven meetings at home. Take the SPURS!

Xavier at Creighton 4:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Bluejays- In the mist of a 3-game losing streak and going just 1-6-1 ATS in their previous eight games Xavier ended the losing with a 66-57 win over Georgetown. Creighton has won 3-of-4 including a 77-65 victory at Xavier two weeks ago. The Musketeers whose ATS record has been disappointing is still 9-4 ATS as an underdog and the underdog in this series is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings...take XAVIER!

Michigan State at Minnesota 3:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Spartans- After dropping two of three both on the road Michigan State has fallen a half-game behind Illinois for the Big Ten lead. Minnesota has won 3-of-4 but dropped a 74-58 decision to the Spartans on Jan. 9 but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Michigan State is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as road favorites and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Maryland at Indiana 1:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hoosiers- This reminds me of the Hoosiers of old as they have won five straight home games against ranked opponents including their 67-63 win over Michigan State on Friday night. Maryland has won their last two after having dropped a pair on the road at Wisconsin and Iowa but are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games overall. This has been a home and favorite dominated series of late with the favorite going 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings while the home team is 5-1 ATS. The trouble here for the Hoosiers is that they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up win and 1-4 ATS as favorites. The Terrapins one the first meeting this season 75-59 in Maryland and I expect a repeat performance here. Take MARYLAND!

L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Lakers- There are a lot of do's and don't I see when looking at this game. To start with Philadelphia 20-2 SU at home (12-8-2 ATS) and the Lakers are 20-4 SU on the road. Of, course with Los Angeles favored here it brings into fold some trends that can shape your opinion. To start with the Lakers are 2-5 ATS as road favorites but 9-3 ATS in their last 12 in the City of Brotherly Love but just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. The 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games but are just 1-5-1 ATS as underdogs. So where do we go with this one, no Embiid or guard Josh Richardson for the Sixers who will adjust and play a perimeter game. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Brooklyn at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Nets- Expectations were high during the off-season as the Nets had signed Kevin Durant (with the understanding that he was not going to be healthy) and Kyrie Irving along with a few role players. But, Brooklyn has fallen into the abyss losing their last five and have fallen seven games below .500 losing 12 of their last 14. Kyrie (the World is Flat) Irving's play has been spotty and he's in and out of the line-up and has missed ore than half the season. Detroit is injured as well but has won six of the past nine meetings but are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Nets are 0-6 ATS in their last six road games...take the PISTONS!

Kentucky at Texas Tech 6:00 ET

Red Raiders over Wildcats- No. 18 Texas Tech is looking to regroup in this SEC/Big-12 Challenge as they are just 3-3 in conference play and are hosting No. 14 Kentucky who is coming off of SEC wins over Georgia and Arkansas. The Wildcats who have won each of their victories by seven points or more are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as road underdogs but just 2-5 ATS after a straight-up win. The Red Raiders are looking to bounce back from their last at TCU this week are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall but are 10-2 ATS on Saturdays. Take TEXAS TECH!

Dallas at Utah 5:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Jazz- Utah is making a move in the West and have climbed to the second spot behind the Lakers having won three straight and 18 of 20 and have won their last three by an average of 28.3 points. Dallas meanwhile has won four of five and are off of an easy win at Portland and are 21-6-2 in 29 road games. As a road underdog the Mavericks come to play and are 12-4-1 in that role the last 17 times playing as underdogs. Conflict arises as the Jazz are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites and 17-5 ATS in their last 22 overall. But, Utah is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games against teams with winning records. Take DALLAS!

T.C.U. At Arkansas 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Razorbacks- This SEC/Big-12 Challenge has brought together this pair of clubs that both should receive bids to the Big Dance before it is all said and done. TCU bounced back last time out with a win over Texas Tech after having lost their previous two by a combined 52 points while Arkansas fell to Mississippi State. The Horned Frogs lead the Big-12 in 3-pointers made per game with 9.7 and the Razorbacks are just 3-7 ATS as home favorites. In what will be a close one...take TCU! 4

L.S.U. At Texas 2:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Tigers- Texas was expecting big things to happen when they hired Shaka Smart from VCU and what they got last time out was the biggest loss (97-59) for the Longhorns since 1971. Smart is now 22-38 over the last four seasons in Big-12 play and Texas is 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall including 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games. Now, LSU has won seven in-a-row and are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games but 0-4-1 ATS in their last five games as favorites. Take the LONGHORNS!

Mississippi State at Oklahoma 2:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Sooners- After three straight losses to open the SEC season Mississippi State has responded with three straight home wins as they take to the road here against Oklahoma. The Sooners have lost three of four but are off of a valiant performance against No. 1 Baylor falling 61-57. The Bulldogs are 4-1 in their last five road games and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight Saturday games while Oklahoma is 4-11 ATS in their last 15 but 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as a home favorite. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Villanova at Providence 1:00 ET

Friars (+) over Wildcats- Interesting Big East matchup between No. 9 Villanova and Providence as the Wildcats have won five straight as they are 5-1 in conference action. In comparative scores the Wildcats defeated Butler by 15 while the Friars lost to the Bulldogs by 12 and that would make most gravitate to Villanova but this is the smallest 'number' in this series that the Wildcats have been favored in over 20 meetings and they are just 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 road games and 1-6-1 ATS as road favorites. Take PROVIDENCE!

Marquette at Butler 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Golden Eagles- Like ships passing in the night these two Big East clubs are moving in opposite directions as No. 12 Butler is on a 3-game slide while the Golden Eagles have won their last three. With Markus Howard leading the way Marquette is climbing the conference ladder as he leads the Big East in scoring at 31.7. Butler has shown the ability to bounce back in the past as they are 5-2 following a loss and the Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. In need of a good effort (specifically on defense) the Bulldogs bite...take BUTLER!

Phoenix at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Suns (+) over Spurs- It's been a long uphill battle for the Spurs as they claw their way back to .500 having won their last three including an outright win at New Orleans Wednesday night. San Antonio has had their way against the Suns winning 30 of the last 36 straight-up but are just 9-21 ATS in their last 30 home games and 7-19 AS home favorites including 1-5 ATS against teams with losing records. Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games including 4-0 ATS as a road underdog in their last four. Take the SUNS!

Houston at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Rockets- Although 'we' had Houston last time out an easy win over Denver I just love to 'fade' these Rockets. They had lost four straight and five of six with their lone win prior to Denver was a 139-109 thrashing of the Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns has returned after missing 15 games with a knee injury and posted a season-high 40 points against the Bulls as Minnesota lost their seventh straight game going 1-6 ATS. Although Houston is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings they are 0-5 ATS on the road and 5-16 ATS on the road against teams with losing records. The T'wolves have been just as bad going 7-18-1 ATS at home but with the return of Towns they can measure up here. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Wisconsin and Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Badgers- Boy, I hate even thinking about backing Purdue although their one cover in their last six games was a 71-42 Megabucks beating they handed Michigan State. Wisconsin is 7-2 since Micah Potter entered the line-up as the Badgers are off of a school record 18 3-pointers against hapless Nebraska and I expect that performance is fall off a great deal. The Boilermakers have been underachievers to date but are still 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the favorite 5-2 in the last seven. Take PURDUE!

Kent State at Buffalo 6:30 ET

Golden Flashes (+) over Bulls- This one sets up as it should with oner team Kent State coming off three straight losses while the host Buffalo has four straight win under their belt. Not only have the Flashes been losing but their ATS record is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games while the Bulls are just 2-6 ATS after a straight-up win. It's just time that both these team moves toward the middle which means each other. Take KENT STATE!

Dallas at Portland 10:30 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Mavericks- Portland who has had a sub-par season to date had Damian Lillard come alive setting franchise records for scoring with 61-points and 11 3-pointers against Golden State Monday in the Blazers 129-124 overtime win Monday. The news for Dallas isn't as good as they have lost power forward Dwight Powell for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Dallas who was defeated by the Clippers last time out are 11-4-1 ATS after a SU loss but 0-3 in their last three road games but 6-1 ATS in their last seven visits to Portland. The Trailblazers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven home games and 'we' have taken advantage of that and now it's time to turn. Take PORTLAND!

Connecticut at Houston 9:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Cougars- Houston is off of their biggest win in the AAC as they took down Wichita State (Megabucks winners) Saturday 65-54 and have won eight of their last nine. The Cougars forced the Shockers into missing 18 consecutive shots and held them to a season's los 30.4 percent shooting from the field. Connecticut is off of a loss to former Big East rival Villanova 61-55 after losing by 23 and 20 points the two previous meetings. Houston is 8-1 ATS in their last nine games overall but the underdog is 4-1 in the last five meetings and the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take CONNECTICUT!

Michigan State at Indiana 8:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Spartans- Michigan State leads the Big Ten after their impressive 67-55 home win over a hot Wisconsin team rebounding from their 29-point loss at Purdue and have won 9-of-10. Indiana who is 11-1 straight-up at home this season and are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog but just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall and are looking for a better performance. State is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 1-6 ATS as road favorites while the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take INDIANA!

L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers continue to roll and have won 11 of their last 13 (7-5-1 ATS) but are 1-4 ATS in their last five games. Brooklyn on the other hand has lost four straight and 11 of 13 since Christmas and have 'covered' just twice and have lost and failed to 'cover' eight times as an underdog. Los Angeles is 13-2 SU but just 6-9 ATS in their last 15 road games and are 4-10-1 ATS as a favorite and 1-5 ATS as a road favorite in their last six. The Nets have been terrible against the number but with the return of Caris LeVert and Kyrie Irving the Nets who are 11-11 at Barclays Center will come up big here. Take BROOKLYN!

Washington at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland a team that has lost five straight and 10- of 12 comes up a small favorite against another NBA bottom feeder in the Wizards. Washington who lost in overtime against Miami last night is just 5-18 SU on the road but are a surprising 16-5 ATS in the second of Back-to-back games. The Cavaliers don't handle the favorites role very well as they are 19-39-1 ATS as home favorites in their last 59 games and they are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 following a ATS loss and just 1-4 ATS ij their last five home games. Take WASHINGTON!

Minnesota at Ohio State 6:30 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Golden Gophers- Ohio State has fallen from a No. 2 ranking to out of the Top-25 as they have lost five of their last six games. Minnesota who just lost at home to Rutgers is 0-6 SU on the road and are just 2-4 ATS as visitors. Despite their slump of late Ohio State is 10-4 ATS as a home favorite and the home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings and the favorite is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings. The 'numbers' tell the tale. Take OHIO STATE!

San Antonio at New Orleans 8:05 ET

Spurs (+) over Pelicans- Both of these clubs had horrible start to the season as New Orleans was 7-23 and has now won 10 of their last 14 while the Spurs who started 3-0 but haven't won three straight since and had the worst point spread record in the league until there current streak and they are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games while the Pelicans are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. It head -to head action the Pelicans hold a 21-6 ATS advantage but we should note that the Spurs were favored in the majority of those games. Now, roles are reversed. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Indiana at Phoenix 9:05 ET

Suns over Pacers- Indiana had won five straight and things were going merrily along and then they ran into the Utah Jazz who beat them so bad it may take more than one game to recover over their worst loss of the season and now they feel exposed. They may have lost their mojo...Phoenix is already within one victory of last season's win total and have seem to have caught a groove. An oddity about the Pacers being 6-0 in the last six meetings all of which they are favored...not tonight Take PHOENIX!

Denver at Houston 8:05 ET

Rockets (-) over Nuggets- So, is the line-maker going to keep raising the 'price' on the Rockets no matter how bad they are playing until it becomes impossible to bet them...I wish I knew! Right now for Houston to be this kind of favorite against a team the quality of Denver is either that they are ready to rout the Nuggets or I am being 'sucker' into this play. I believe that the rout is on...take HOUSTON!

Memphis at Boston 7:35 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Celtics- The Celtics responded as 'our' Megabucks winner over the Lakers on Monday and after losing three straight and six of eight and probably will be mentally exhausted and relaxing with the 'pressure' of being a Megabucks release now off. Memphis had won seven in-a-row before getting blindsided by the Pelicans at home last time out but have still won 10 of 14. Boston has won seven straight in the series but has been inconsistent as favorites going 2-6 ATS in their last eight overall. The Grizzlies on the other hand are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight as underdogs and 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall. Take MEMPHIS!

L.A. Lakers at New York 7:35 ET

Knicks (+) over Lakers- I cringe every time I consider posting the Knicks' but to tell you the true it hasn't been that bad as they are 22-22 ATS and if you pick your spots correctly and have a feel for good and bad you can make some money. LA has won eight of 10 with the loss last time as the Celtics handed them their worst lost in the series history meanwhile New York beat Cleveland and the come out of losing eight of nine with one of those losses in LA to the Lakers 117-87. Look for a more concerted effort out of the Knicks tonight. Take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Temple 7:00 ET

Owls (+) over Bearcats- Cincinnati has won four of five after a slow start while Temple has lost four of five with their lone win over Wichita State at home. The Bearcats like their football team looks good until the pressure is on and then they fold, especially on the road where they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games and 9-21 ATS in their last 28 games overall. The Owls are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings with Cincinnati taking the last two. Bounce back for the Owls here. Take TEMPLE!

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Mavericks- Strangely enough the first place Mavericks who now lead Houston by a one-game in the Southwest Division have the worst home record of any first place team in the league at 13-10. Dallas has won four straight games after dropping two straight at home against the Nuggets and Lakers and will welcome the return of Kristaps Porzingis who has missed 10 games because of a knee injury. The Mavs are just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 0-4 ATS at home against teams with winning records. The Clippers are just 2-8 ATS after a straight-up win and just 1-4 ATS at Dallas. LA won the first matchup 114-99 back in November when Doncic missed all eight of hie 3-point shots. Take the CLIPPERS!

Texas Tech at Texas Christian 8:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Red Raiders- This pair of Big-12 clubs have the same overall and conference records but have gotten there quite differently. No. 18 Texas Tech has won their last two games by double-digits against Kansas State and Iowa State while TCU is off of losses to West Virginia and Oklahoma by a combined 52 points. Both of those losses were road games where the Horned Frogs are just 1-3 while posting an 11-2 home record. A look here shows that the Red Raiders are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite and 2-6 ATS against a team with a winning record. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Wichita State at South Florida 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Shockers- No. 22 Wichita State has dropped their last two to Temple and Houston (Both Megabucks winners) and now they travel to Orlando to face the struggling Bulls. South Florida has lost its last three but are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog and a amazing 23-9 in their last 32 games following an ATS win. The Shockers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 road games but are in a funk as of now. Take SOUTH FLORIDA!

Butler at Villanova 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A pair of Big East clubs that are changing directions has No. 11 Villanova has won 10 of their last 11 SU while No. 12 Butler has dropped their last two conference games after starting the season 15-1. The Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 4-0 as an underdog. The Wildcats who are 31-15 ATS in their last 46 home games have slipped after a straight-up win going 5-12-1 ATS and are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. Take BUTLER!

L.A. Lakers at Boston 7:35 ET

Celtics (+) over Lakers- The banged-up Celtics are in a three-game losing streak and are on a six out of eight slide after bowing to Phoenix Saturday. Los Angeles on the other hand has managed to go 4-1 without their injured start Anthony Davis as LeBron James continues to be the most dominating player in the NBA. The pressure here will increase on Boston as Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown are sidelined and they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games and just 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings. But, here the table turn as the Celtics are 12-3 ATS as a home underdog. Take BOSTON!

New Orleans at Memphis 5:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis who hold the final playoff spot in the Western Conference has won seven straight and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven outings. New Orleans who surprisingly are hanging on without key players are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall including 5-1-1 ATS on the road in their last seven and 8-1-1 As a road underdog. For a team that has won seven straight and is at home this is a very short number. Take the PELICANS!

New York at Cleveland 5:05 ET

Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- A pair of NBA bottom feeders matchup in Cleveland where the 12-win Cavaliers will host 11-win New York. The Knicks are 7-14 under interim coach Mike Miller (an improvement really) but are just 1-8 since the New Year while the Cavaliers have lost four in-a-row and eight of their last 10. Trends for both sides are nothing to brad about as the Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS as a favorite and the Knicks are 2-7 ATS as an underdog. So, Take NEW YORK!

Indiana at Denver 8:05 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Two of the NBA's better contenders face-off in Denver where the Nuggets are 17-5 straight-up while Indiana is 10-10 SU on the road. Both teams are on winning streaks with the Pacers at four and Denver at three and Indiana is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Nuggets who in the past have had a strong home court advantage are just 2-5-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Take INDIANA!

Miami at San Antonio 3:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Heat- Miami owns an NBA best 18-1 record at home but have not won more than two straight on the road. The Heat enter this fray off of a pair of wins including a 106-100 win over the Spurs in Miami four days ago while San Antonio has dropped their last two. Miami is not only 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win and 1-5 ATS as a road favorite but 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings as well. San Antonio is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 as a home underdog and 8-1-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take the SPURS!

L.A. Lakers at Houston 8:35 ET

Rockets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers nine-game win streak was ended by Orlando Wednesday and they finished the first half of their season with a 33-8 record the best in the west. That loss by LA was the first this season against a team with a losing record which means that they are now 22-1 when facing sub-par teams. Anthony Davis is questionable and that can only help the struggling Rockets who have lost their last two and three of four games. Los Angeles doesn't feed well after a weak performance as they are 2-5-1 after an ATYS loss and they have dropped 17 of the past 21 meetings to the Rockets and they are 6-13 ATS at Houston. Note, the Rockets are 11-2 ATS when playing on two days rest. Take HOUSTON!

Temple at S.M.U 8:00 ET

Owls (+) over Mustangs- We had a nice little deal with the Owls this week as they rise to take down Wichita State and now it's off to over-rated SMU who has lost their last two SU and three ATS. Temple seems to play up to their competition and is 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games against teams with a home winning record over .600 and they are 4-1 ATS on the road against winning teams. If it is to be anybody it is the underrated Owls...take TEMPLE!

Philadelphia at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers- It's they same old story when facing a bully, stand up to him and he shrinks and when playing on the road the bully 76ers fold like a cheap tent. Philadelphia is a stellar 22-2 SU at home but on the road is a different tale where they have lost six straight (0-5-1 ATS) and are just 7-14 on the season. Now the Sixers have a 10-game winning streak in this series but they are just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall and once again will be without Joel Embiid. Take NEW YORK!

Houston at Wichita State 4:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Shockers- We are celebrating Temple's upset of Wichita State Wednesday while the loser may still be in shock and it may take them time to recover. Houston meanwhile is off of a 71-62 win over SMU where the dominated the boards grabbing a 45-34 advantage. The Cougars are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games and 14-6 ATS against teams with 60% wins. The Shockers surprisingly have a fundamental flaw and have committed more turnovers than assists in eight of their last 10 games. I feel the line is short and it makes the Shockers like inviting. Don't...take HOUSTON!

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans 3:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Clippers- New Orleans just continues to go about their business with the knowledge that Zion Williamson is in the wings waiting to make his NBA debut on Wednesday. The Pelicans have won nine of the past 12 and just ended Utah's nine-game winning streak with a 138-132 overtime win last time out and are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games. The Clippers are still inconsistent as they are 2-7 ATS following a straight-up win and are just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 trips to New Orleans. Take the PELICANS!

Missouri at Alabama 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- After taking care of business for 'us' last Saturday against Florida the Missouri got pounded at Mississippi State 72-45 and have now lost 3-of-4. Alabama did 'us' a cerise as our Megabucks winner over Auburn last time out crushing their hated rival 83-64. So, it only stands to reason the The Tigers bounce back from a beating and the Crimson Tide ebb out as fall short after a huge win. I can add a lot of other stuff like the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings or more like Alabama is 9-0 ATS at home. See...enough. Take MISSOURI!

Purdue at Maryland 2:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Terrapins- This is a tough spot for Purdue as they recovered from their double-over-time loss to Michigan by routing Michigan State 71-42 and now stay on the road against Maryland who has dropped two straight Big Ten games and are 9-0 at home. But they say defense travels well and the Boilermakers can do that holding opponents under 60 points a game. The fact is as well as the Terrapins have played in the Big Ten they are just 1-5 ATS against Purdue and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. This is pot a game you win on paper...Take the BOILERMAKERS!

West Virginia at Kansas State 2:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Mountaineers- This is a difficult call as playing against Bob Huggins is always a battle. West Virginia just pounded TCU 81-49 as they held the Horned Frogs to their lowest output of the season. The Mountaineers lead the nation is defensive field goal percent and are second in 3-point defense. Kansas State is 0-4 in Big-12 action and is off of a 30 turnover performance, I expect coach Bruce Weber to have the Wildcats playing fundamental basketball otherwise they get hurt. But, this might help, WVU is 1-7-1 ATS against teams with losing records and the Wildcats (7-9) fill the bill. Take KANSAS STATE!

Michigan at Iowa 9:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Hawkeyes- Michigan who opened the season 7-0 was ranked No. 4 at one time before they hit a wall and are 4-5 SU in their last nine games and have dropped to No. 19 in the national rankings. These two have already met once this season back on December 6 as the Wolverines posted a 103-91 victory over the Hawkeyes who are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Most would think that Iowa will come up big at home in the second meeting of the season after bowing in the first but Michigan is 10-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take MICHIGAN

Miami at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Thunder- Miami who is 28-12 on the year have built their record by going 18-1 at home but it has been a different story on the road where they are an unimpressive 10-11 straight-up. Oklahoma City has won 12 of their last 16 games but were pounded early by Toronto 130-121 their last timeout and are still 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Miami who is 1-5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Heat breaking a six-game series losing streak with a 116-107 win at OKC last season. The Thunder needs help in the middle where centers Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel may both be sidelined. Take MIAMI!

Chicago at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- The 76ers' are playing the Dickens part by being a 'Tale of Two Cities' going 19-2 SU at home but just 7-14 on the road. The lowly Bulls are 7-13 on the road SU and 15-27 on the season and have struggled of late going 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games. Oddly enough Philadelphia is the same 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games but have taken five of the last six in the series. Without Joel Embiid the Sixers are vulnerable and play close here. Take CHICAGO!

Washington at Toronto 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Raptors- Toronto the defending NBA Champions got off to a great start to the season even without Kawhi Leonard gone to LA and they were pounded with a series of injuries. The Raptors lost three starters for almost a month as Marc Gasol, Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell and as they all were sidelined and their record fell off according. Washington has had injury issues of their own but they are healing as Thomas Bryant and Bradley Beal have returned to the line-up and Beal has scored 20-points or more in 11 straight games against the raptors. Take WASHINGTON!

Oregon State at Washington 11:00 ET

Beavers (+) over Huskies- Washington has hit a rough patch losing four of five without point guard Quade Green and are now 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. Oregon State on the other hand is 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a road underdog and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games overall. Although the Beavers have lost 15 straight to the Huskies in Seattle the road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and the dog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take OREGON STATE!

Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Nuggets- It has been 18 years since Golden State has lost 10 straight games and right now they are a single loss away from matching that infamous figure. The Warriors have been defeated by 20 points in consecutive games after their 124-97 pounding by the Mavericks and are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games following a double-digit loss. Although Denver has won 14 of their last 18 and have won three in-a-row in the series between the two they are just 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games as favorites and are only 1-6 ATS in the second of back-to back games. Hey how about this, the Warriors are 21-10 ATS when playing a team with a winning percentage of 60% or better. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Colorado at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Buffalos- This is the second time that these two Pac-12 clubs will be facing each other this season, the first encounter a 81-71 win by Colorado a game played in Shanghai, China didn't count in the conference standings. The No. 20 ranked Buffaloes are off of a huge 91-52 win over Utah and have won six of seven going 5-2 ATS. The Buffs have won six of the past nine meetings but are 0-6 at Tempe Su in their last six trips to Tempe. Arizona State has had the toughest non-conference schedule in the Pac-12 and that experience will help here. Colorado is just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 as road favorites and 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 road games overall. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Utah at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz- When you're hot you're hot and that is the Jazz as of now as they have won their last 10 and 15 of their last 16 and are 2-0 this season against New Orleans. The Pelicans have won 3-of-4 with that loss at home to Utah 10 days ago. The ATS stats are outrageous for the Jazz as they are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games and 7-1 ATS on the road in their last eight games and they are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. New Orleans who is improving daily is 6-1-1 ATS as a home underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take PELICANS!

Phoenix at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Suns- The Phoenix Suns have won 16 games this season as compared to 19 games all of last season but they are just 5-12 in their last 17 games straight-up and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games. I'm a bit surprised that the Suns are favored here. The Knicks who are 7-12 since Mike Miller took over on December 6 but they are currently in their worst stretch since he took over losing six of their past seven. The Suns are 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings and 7-2 ATS at New York but, the Knicks are 5-2 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Memphis 7:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Tigers- A pair of the better AAC defensive clubs clash in Memphis where the No. 22 Tigers host Cincinnati who had lost four of six before winning back-to-back games against Tulsa and Central Florida. The Bearcats picked up their defensive effort in those two wins allowing just 44 and 5 points. Kike tonight's opponent Memphis had dropped a pair to Wichita State and Georgia before rebounding for a hard fought 68-64 win at South Florida. Cincinnati's basketball team like their football team struggles against the points spread and are 1-5 ATS on the road and 8-20 ATS overall in their last 28. But, the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and the Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take CINCINNATI!

Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- Dallas may be the biggest and most positive surprise in the NBA this season but have won consecutive games for the first time since December winning those games by 22.5 points. The Mavericks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 as road favorites but just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games after a straight-up win. And 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Sacramento has been a disappointment at home and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games but somehow are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall and an amazing 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 7-3 ATS at home. Take the KINGS!

Penn State at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Golden Gophers- Like their football counterpart the Golden Gophers are putting up wins against Top-25 ranked clubs and are off of a 76-67 win over No.19 Michigan. Penn State was 12-2 with wins over Ohio State and Iowa before dropping their last two and dropped out of the Top-25 rankings. Now, 2-3 in Big Ten action the Lions has slumped at 1-4-1 ATS in their last six overall but are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 road games. Take PENN STATE!

Auburn at Alabama 9:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- For a team that is 15-0 straight-up No.4 Auburn has been nothing but mediocre ATS going 8-7. The Tigers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games but are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites. The goof here is that Alabama is 8-7 SU but a huge profit making 12-3 ATS on the season. As a matter of fact the Tide is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 8-0 ATS in their last eight games at home. Auburn is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings but get caught in a rivals nest. Take ALABAMA!

Wichita State at Temple 9:00 ET

Owls (+) over Shockers- This really is a tough call as the No. 16 Shockers are a tough bunch and are continually under-rated as they are the lone undefeated (3-0) AAC team left with Temple at 1-3 with three January losses. Wichita State is battle tested and has the second longest true road winning streak (8-0) in the nation is 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 as visitors. The Owls who lead the conference in 3-point defense (28%) scrap back and are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 after a double-digit loss. Ad that the dog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take TEMPLE!

Indiana at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Pacers- Both of these clubs are on two-game streaks with the Pacers on the positive end of their and Minnesota once again on the short end. Indiana welcomes the return of guard Malcolm Brogdon while the Timberwolves are looking for the return of Karl-Anthony Towns who has missed the last two games. Minnesota is 5-5 since their 11-game losing streak and are coming off of a 30-point loss to Houston and look to rebound here. Although they are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games after an ATS loss. Take MINNESOTA!

San Antonio at Miami 7:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Heat- Miami is the team with the best home record 17-1 in a league where the home court advantage has its biggest advantage. San Antonio who had a terrible start to the season have won 3-of-4 and re 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a road underdog. The Heat after a great start have started to come back to the pack as they are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Add that San Antonio is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Miami. Take the SPURS!

Indiana at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Scarlet Knights- Let me start by saying that I don't understand the 'move' that has been made on the Scarlet Knight here against Indiana. The Hoosiers have rebounded from a pair of losses two Arkansas and No. 17 Maryland before defeating Ohio State on Saturday. Rutgers reeled off seven straight wins since December 11 but were upended at Illinois Saturday but they are 8-0 ATS in their last eight and 9-1 ATS in their last 10. Indiana is just 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall but are 7-2 SU in their last nine Big Ten games. Take INDIANA!

Maryland at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Badgers- No. 17 Maryland looks to rebound from their worst Big Ten offensive performance in six years scoring just 49 points in their loss to Iowa. Wisconsin who has won five of six since the return of Micah Potter are still just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites. Although the home team is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings and the Terrapins are 0-3 in their three true road games after their performance last time out I expect this to go down to the final horn...take the points with MARYLAND!

Houston at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Rockets- Houston paced by leading NBA scorer James Harden 37.7 points per games has started to show some consistency winning four of their last five straight-up and have won six of the last seven meetings with the Grizzlies including a 107-100 win in Memphis on November 4th. Memphis has won their last five SU and are 5-0 ATS and has come on strong after a slow start. The Grizzlies opened the season 6-16 but have won 12 of their last 18 and are 6-2-1 ATS as an underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four at home. Take MEMPHIS!

Texas Tech at Kansas State 8:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Red Raiders- These two Big-12 competitors are both on the wrong side of streaks with the Red Raiders having lost to a pair of ranked teams No. 2 Baylor and No. 12 West Virginia while the 7-8 Wildcats have lost three straight and five of six. Texas Tech opened Big-12 play with a rout of Oklahoma State 85-50 their most lopsided Big-12 win in school history. Tech has struggle as a favorite this season going 1-7 ATS in their last eight in that role. Kansas State hasn't been any better in the opposite role going 1-6 ATS in their last seven as an underdog. Wildcats coach Bruce Weber admits he was disappointed State's second half performance against Texas and vied that they would be better tonight. Take KANSAS STATE!

Utah at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Jazz- The return of Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn was no surprise but his play on the court raised some eyebrows as he scored 21 points in 20 minutes on 10 of 11 field goals. His return helped the Nets end a 7-game losing streak as the Nets were 13-13 in Irving absence. Meanwhile, Utah has won their last eight and 14 of 15 and are 9-2 SU in the last 11 meetings. As well as 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Brooklyn is off of an upset of Miami and are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games as underdogs.Take BROOKLYN!

Phoenix at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- Last season these two bottom feeders had the worst records in the NBA and expected at least some improvement considering they have had top draft picks in recent season. Well, Phoenix has risen a bit and has won 16 games this season while Atlanta remains the leagues doormat along with Golden State. The Hawks have been grounded at home wining just 4 of 18 SU but are meeting a team that doesn't belong in the favorites role. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last four as favorites and Atlanta is 7-3 ATS following a loss of 10 points or more. Take ATLANTA!

Louisville at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cardinals- No. 11 Louisville has won their last two games including a thrilling 67-64 win at Notre Dame after consecutive losses to Kentucky and Florida State while Pittsburgh is off of a lackluster performance at Miami where they fell behind 16-0 to start the games and started the second half on the wrong end of a 16-4 run. The Cardinals who 6-2-1 ATS as favorites are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games when playing a team will a winning home record. The Panthers have struggled as an underdog going 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 in that role and just 1-5-1 ATS as a home dog. But, the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and with Putt's poor effort last time out I believe they will be ready tonight. Take PANTHERS!