Orlando at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings over Magic- Orlando was a game away from the breakeven point on the season but then took to the road where the Sun handed them a 98-94 loss while the Kings have won three of four before getting routed by Milwaukee. Marvin Bagley III returns after a six game absence and he can do nothing but help this young club. Sacramento placed in the favorites roll have struggled at home going 2-6 ATS and 2-9 ATS at home overall. Still the Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts against the Magic. Take SACRAMENTO!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has been one of the best 'takes' in the NBA this season and is 26-13 ATS on the season and 14-5 ATS on the road including 10-1 ATS in their last 11. The Thunder are 12-14 SU in their last 14 while Minnesota has struggled and are just 5-11-1 ATS at home but ate 5-2 ATS overall in their last seven games. But the true stat to be noted is that OKC is just 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings including 0-4 at Minnesota. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston just put an end to their longest losing streak (3-games) of the season with a resounding 140-105 pounding of New Orleans. Chicago just ended a losing streak of their own as they upset the Pistons in Detroit 108-99 last time out after six straight losses going 0-5-1 ATS. The Bulls are 8-2-1 ATAS in their last 11 games as a road underdog but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings in Boston. The Celtics with their mini slide are just 1-4 ATS in their last four home games. Still, tonight it is CHICAGO!

San Antonio at Toronto 6:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Raptors- Toronto is fighting each and every night like true champions but the injury toll is impacting their results. No less than five Raptors are out or questionable and they have lost the effectiveness of their rotation. San Antonio who was off to a horrific start has turned things around and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven road games including 4-1 ATS as a road underdog. The Raptors are just 3-9 ATS on three or more days rest and are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Utah at Colorado 6:00 ET

Buffaloes (-) over Utes- Colorado got the tough part done by defeating ranked Oregon 74-65 and then fell against the lesser Oregon State 76-68. For Utah it has been just the opposite as they lost to Oregon and defeated Oregon State. This line appears a bit 'strong' to me as Utah is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games and 7-2 ATS as a road underdog but the favorite and the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Although the Buffaloes are just 3-7 ATS as a home favorite but they are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games at home. Take COLORADO!

Michigan State at Purdue 12:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- I'm still sick about losing with Purdue (+5.5) in double-overtime 84-78 last time out but have the solace that 'we' won with MSU easily last time out. The Spartans are 5-0 in Big Ten play and lead the nation in assists with 19.8 per game while Purdue has won 14 straight conference games at home. Michigan State is just 1-5 ATS as road favorites and the home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings and Purdue is 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 home games and 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up loss. Take PURDUE

Philadelphia at Dallas 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Mavericks- No Embiid, no problem for the 76ers as they put away arch rival Boston with Joel sidelined last time out. Philadelphia won their last two at home after dropping four straight on the road where they are 7-12 SU on the season. After a great start to the season the Mavericks have fallen a bit of late losing their last two at home to Denver and the Lakers and have lost five of their last seven. Dallas is juts 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Florida at Missouri 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Gators- After a mini 4-game win streak the Tigers have dropped their last two losing at Kentucky and at home against Tennessee. Florida has won their last three and after falling to Butler and Utah State. The are Gators 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games but are currently just 1-4 After a straight-up win. The Tigers are 7-4 SU at home and are in a great spot to pul off the upset. Take MISSOURI!

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Lakers- The Lakers have won seven straight (with or without Anthony Davis) and are now 17-3 straight-up on the road. Oklahoma City is almost as 'hot' as LA as they have won 11 of 13 after routing Houston 113-92 on Thursday. Although the Lakers are on another winning streak they are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 3-7-1 ATS as favorites in their last 11 games. Oklahoma City is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall and 20-7 Ats as an underdog. Take the THUNDER!

Texas Tech at West Virginia 6:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- A pair of Big-12 teams that do something their football counterpart don't do and that is...play defense. No. 21 Texas Tech fell to Baylor (Megabuck winner) and now will bounce back at West Virginia who lead the conference in field goal defense 35.7 no matter as the Red Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and West Virginia is 9-20-2 ATS at home and 7-15-1 ATS on Saturday's. Take TEXAS TECH!

Minnesota at Houston 5:00 ET

Rockets (-) over T'wolves- The Rockets made an appearance in Oklahoma City Thursday as James Harden and Russell Westbrook were welcomed back to their former club and were pounded 113-92 by the Thunder. That was the lowest scoring output on the season for Houston and I expect them to respond against the Timberwolves who are just 6-13-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Houston is 9-4 ATS following a loss and get it done here. Take the ROCKETS!

Oklahoma State at Texas Christian 2:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Horned Frogs- Oklahoma State has taken it to the road where they are 6-1 TAS in their last seven games TCU is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five after a straight-up win. Horned Frogs enter with three straight wins and a big one for us last week while the Cowboys have dropped their last two. Line seems shy and I expect OK State to snap their two-game slide. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

N.C. State at Virginia Tech 2:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Hokies- Last season when these two met Virginia Tech held NC State to 24 points the lowest amount scored by a ranked team in the modern shot-clock era. The Hokies do it with defense as they average the fewest turnovers in the nation at 9.8 and rank second with fouls committed and are third in assist/turnover ration at 1.61. The Wolfpack who lead the series 40-17 have revenge on their minds are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and Tech is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take N.C. STATE!

Baylor at Kansas 1:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Bears- Baylor has never won at Kansas (0-17) Bears are 5-0 ATS on the road Kansas is 4-1 ATS in their last five at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. The road team is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings and the underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. So, my question is why is this line so high when Baylor has defeated four ranked teams on their 11 -game winning streak. Kansas is 32-5 all-time against Baylor with 13 of 14 games decided by double figures. Take the JAYHAWKS!

Butler at Providence 9:00 ET

Friars (+) over Bulldogs- Providence who started 6-6 have won four straight including their first three Big East games and will host the conference's highest ranked team No. 6 Butler who is 14-1 and 2-0 in Big East play. The Bulldogs are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall a including 5-1 ATS on the road and 9-4 ATS as a favorite. Providence can counter with the fact that the the home team is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and the underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take PROVIDENCE!

Indiana at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pacers- Chicago is in the mist of a five-game losing streak and return home after dropping road games to Dallas and New Orleans. Indiana has won the last six meetings but has lost 3-of-4 and 5-of-7 SU entering this game 8-10 SU on the road and are just 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to the Windy City. 'We' are going to buck a trend here as the Bulls are just 6-20 ATS as a home underdog but game it done here. Take CHICAGO!

Miami at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Heat- Miami has proven itself to be one of the better bets in the NBA this season as they are 22-13-2 ATS and are 17-1 straight-up at home. Brooklyn has lost seven straight games two of which went into overtime and are 0-7 ATS in those seven losses. The Heat are 15-7-1 ATS as a favorite and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Brooklyn. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings overall. Take BROOKLYN!

New Orleans at New York 7:15 ET

Knicks (+) over Pelicans- This is the first meeting of the season between these two also-rans and both of these clubs have the second worst records in their respective conferences. New Orleans who snapped a franchise high 13-game losing streak have won 7-of-10 since. Come in hot and are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight. New York is 6-10 since interim coach Mike Miller took over including a three-game win streak which is their longest since November of 2018. The Knicks are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 meetings in MSG and get the money here. Take NEW YORK!

Maryland at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Terrapins- These two have opened their seasons in different fashions as Iowa has play eight of their last 10 on the road whereas Maryland has play 10 of their first 15 games at home. No. 12 Maryland who dropped out of the Top-10 with a pair of losses but have rebounded with a win over Ohio State while the Hawkeyes have dropped their last two the last of which was to lowly Nebraska. Note that the Terrapins are just 1-4 ATS as road favorites and that Iowa is 6-0 ATS following an ATS loss and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Take IOWA!

Washington State at California 10:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Golden Bears- California opened the season with four straight wins but have fallen to 6-8 on the season having lost four straight six of seven and eight of their last 10. neither of these teams are anything to speak about as Washington State is 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 overall and 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 road games. California on the other hand isn't any better as they are 1-6 ATAS in their Last seven home games and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take the COUGARS!

Houston at Oklahoma City 9:35 ET

Thunder (+) over Rockets- The storyline here is not that James Harden is visiting Oklahoma City it is more about the return of 11-year Thunder veteran Russell Westbrook. The OKC brass is providing a pre-game video tribute to Russell and not a mention of Harden who put in some huge scoring years in Oklahoma City. Although is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall Houston is just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. The Thunder have the best ATS record in the league at 25-12 and are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 as a home dog. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Arizona at Oregon 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Ducks- This is a rarity a pair of Pac-12 teams that are both ranked in the Top-25 as No. 9 Oregon hosts No. 24 Arizona. The Ducks took both end meetings last season and have won the past three meetings but the Wildcats lead the overall series 51-32. The trends here do the Wildcats no favors as they are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games and 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win. Oregon on the other hand is 20-6 ATS as favorites and 25-10 ATS in their last 35 home games. The Wildcats who missed the Big Dance last season is on the comeback trail...take ARIZONA!

Portland at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Trailblazers- Carmelo Anthony is rising like a phoenix as his hot hand helped erase a 10-point fourth quarter comeback in Portland's 101-99 upset of the Raptors in Toronto. This is the Trailblazers fifth straight road game where they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight and is 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. Portland has dominated the Wolves in Minnesota going 21-7 ATS in their last 28 meetings. The struggling Timberwolves are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take MINNESOTA.

Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (-) over Celtics- Well, we are all aware that Joel Embiid will be sidelined with a dislocated left ring finger (did you see it) a game in which he returned to action to help Philadelphia snap a four-game losing streak. The 76ers have defeated Boston twice already this season but are 3-4 SU in games without Embiid. Although the Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games they are 6-1 in their last seven games as an underdog and 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Philadelphia is 17-2 straight-up at home and that will help here tonight. Take the 76ERS!

Purdue at Michigan 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan started this season 7-0 and jumped from the unranked to No. 4 after defeating Gonzaga 82-64 in the Battle 4 Atlantis back in November but have lost four of their past seven including an 87-69 loss to Michigan State last time out. Purdue is off of a humiliating 63-37 loss at Illinois where they set a school record for futility by shooting just 25% from the floor. The Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last four after a SU loss but just 3-9-1 ATS in their last 12 as a road underdog. Michigan is 18-6 ATS in their last 24 home games and are 10-1 ATS after a SU loss but are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning record. This one should play close. Take PURDUE!

Oklahoma at Texas 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Longhorns- History of late does not favor the Sooners as they have yet to beat the Longhorns in Texas under Skaka Smart's reign going 0-5 SU. The ironic thing about this match-up is that they both have the exact same straight-up (10-3) and points spread records (4-9). The ATS records of these two is dismal with Oklahoma 0-6 ATS in their last six and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 while Texas is 2-8 ATS in their last 10. At 0-1 in conference Texas is 18-5 all-time in Big-12 openers. But there is a history in this series where the underdog is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings with the road team 7-3 ATS. Take OKLAHOMA!

Illinois at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Illini (+) over Badgers- After a shaky start to the season Wisconsin has put together four straight impressive wins including a 61-57 win at Ohio State last time out and a 20-point win over Tennessee. Made up the slack with two other centers down. Illinois has dropped 15 straight to the Badgers and just ended a 4-game losing streak with a great defensive effort against Purdue. Wisconsin has won all eight home games by double digits and yet with this series (15-0) streak going this 'price' is very cheap. Don't get sucked in the Wisconsin is coming off of their biggest win of the year. Take ILLINOIS!

Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans who won just six of their first 28 games have now won six of their last nine and have won the past four meetings before having lost the previous six. Chicago has lost four straight and five of six and are a season low 11-games under .500. Despite these negative numbers the Bulls are 7-1-1 in their last nine games as a road underdog and are 8-2-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Pelicans are just 3-9-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take CHICAGO!

Kansas at Iowa State 8:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- The No. 3 Jayhawks have won seven of eight including a conference opening home win over West Virginia meanwhile Iowa State has dropped their last two including a 81-79 loss in overtime at Texas Christian. Kansas was able to overcome a 10-point Mountaineers lead and were led by center Udoka Azubuike who leads the nation in field goal percentage at 81.1. But Iowas State is 5-1 ATS in their last six after a SU loss and the Jayhawks are just 3-10 ATS on the road. Take IOWA STATE!

Washington at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (-) over Wizards- These two also-rans are starting to pay better basketball as Washington has won their last two as underdogs at home over Boston and Denver and the Magic have won three of four. The development of Markelle Fultz the former No.1 overall pick by Philadelphia and managed to play in just 33 games in two seasons with the 76ers before being traded in the off-season to Orlando. The Wizards are just 1-5 ATS following a SU win and are 0-4 ATS in their last four against teams with a losing record and the Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a favorite. Take ORLANDO!

Toronto at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Raptors- After winning the NBA title the Raptors started the season in fine fashion playing like true champions winning 21 of their first 27 games and then the injury bug hit. Last night Toronto had three starters down and had a late lead against Portland and then their fourth starter when down as Fred VanFleet went to the sideline with a hamstring injury and the Raptors fell short once again and have lost five of their last eight. Charlotte is just 2-6 ATS in his last eight games overall and have are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games as well as 2-5 ATS in their last seven as an underdog. Toronto is 1-3 in the second of back-to-back contests. Take CHARLOTTE!

TCU at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Wildcats- It is difficult to grasp how a team can play 13 games into January and have played just one true road game. TCU is 10-3 SU but only 4-8 ATS overall with their lone road game ending in a 62-60 loss at lowly Clemson. The Horned Frogs have shown point spread inconsistency going 1-7 ATS after a straight-up win. Kansas State doesn't seem to have the firepower of years past as they are just 7-6 SU and a miserable 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games and 2-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Baylor at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Bears (+) over Red Raiders- How many of 'us' realize that Baylor is the No. 4 ranked team in the nation and have defeated three Top-25 ranked teams including Butler,Villanova and Arizona. Texas Tech who is 58-5 at home including 23-5 in Big-12 action but are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall and just 1-6 ATS ad favorites. Baylor who is 4-0 ATS in their last four road games is 3-1-1 ATS as a road dog and 11-5-1 ATS as an underdog in their last 17. Note that the dog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take BAYLOR!

Kentucky at Georgia 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Georgia should be brimming with confidence after upsetting No. 9 Memphis on their home floor 65-62 as they look to host Kentucky in their SEC opener. The Wildcats opened conference play with a 71-59 win over Missouri after back-to back non-conference losses to Ohio State and Utah. After an extended home stand Kentucky has struggled their next time out on the road going 0-3-1 ATS. Georgia has responded when playing better clubs as they are 4-1 as a home underdog and the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Take GEORGIA!

Villanova at Creighton 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Blue Jays- Villanova is a long way off from their National Championship years as they continue to struggle on the road where they are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 away from home and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine overall. Creighton is 5-1 ATS in their last six overall including their last time out a loss to Butler and are 4-0 ATS as home favorites. Although the 'numbers' are ugly on the Wildcats side they are a more than respectable 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. Big game experience will be the difference. Take VILLANOVA!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- The Grizzlies had a great weekend defeating the LA Clippers 140-114 and then came right back on Sunday at Phoenix with a 121-114 victory and are now winners in nine of their last 15 games overall. Minnesota who is playing without Karl-Anthony Towns (questionable today) have won four of their last six and are 4-0 ATS in their last four and 4-1-1 ATS as an underdog. Memphis has struggled in tonight's role as they are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Detroit at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Pistons- Trailing by 25-points on Sunday the Cavaliers made a valiant comeback attempt before losing their fourth straight. Cleveland rested a pair of veterans Sunday Kevin Love and Tristian Thompson who are both frustrated and asking for trades because of the teams slow development. Detroit has issues of their own with veterans and are just 3-8 ATS on their last 11 games overall and 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 on the road and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight trips to Cleveland. Take the CAVALIERS!

Portland at Toronto 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Raptors- Both of these clubs are struggling of late as Portland has dropped six of their last seven 'only covering' in their lone victory while the Raptors have dropped four of their last seven. Toronto won the first meeting 114-106 in Portland in mid-November with Pascal Siakam scoring 36 points but are now 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a win. The Trailblazers who are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Toronto are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. That's all well and good but this 'price' tells that the Raptors just don't have it together without Siakam in the lineup. Take PORTLAND!

Ohio State at Maryland 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Terrapins- Both these clubs jumped out of the gate winners as the Buckeyes were 9-0 before tasting defeat and have dropped three of their last five. Ohio State started the same way last year and then lost five straight in January once Big Ten action was under way. Maryland won their first 10 before losing two straight before rebounding with a win over Indiana. OSU is 4-1 ATS in their last five as underdogs and are 9-3 ATS overall and Maryland is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. Take OHIO STATE!

Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (-) over Warriors- Oh how the mighty have fallen as Golden State opened a double-digit underdogs against the lowly Kings who have lost nine of their past 10 games. These two faced each other once last month and it wasn't pretty as Sacramento committed 27 turnovers and the Warriors turned it over 20 times. The price on this encounter is ridiculous when you consider the Kings are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games and are 1-6 ATS as a home favorite. Add that the Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to the state Capital. Take SACRAMENTO!

West Virginia at Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia has already had a 'comeback' season at 11-2 as they were 15-21 under Bob Huggins. Oklahoma State was blown out in their Big-12 opener 85-50 by Texas Tech as they scored just 20 points in the second half but respond after defeats going 6-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. That fits well with against the Mountaineers who are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite and the fact that the Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Milwaukee at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Bucks- These two played a very physical affair in Milwaukee Saturday night as the Bucks grabbed a 127-118 non-cover victory. San Antonio tried to challenge Antetokounmpo. But fouling the Super-star didn't work as Giannis converted 12 free throws. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich admitted that the Spurs 'fouled too much' and they have to play better defense. San Antonio has their work cut out as the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six as road favorites and the Spurs are 7-20 ATS in their all 27 home games but, are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Utah at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz- When these two clubs met in early November Utah scored a season high 128 points as Donovan Mitchell also scored a season high 37 points. New Orleans of course had a rough start to the season but have played well of late winning five of their last six. Speaking of playing well of last the Jazz have won their last five games SU and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games overall and are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings in New Orleans. The Pelicans are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games overall and 5-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Detroit at L.A. Lakers- 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Pistons- Detroit ended a 3-game losing streak last night as our Power Play winner over Golden State but have still lost nine of their last 10 games overall while the Lakers have won four straight after a four-game losing streak. The Pistons are just 9-27-1 ATS in their last 37 road games and are 0-4 when playing in the second of back-to-back games. Add that Detroit is 1-8 ATS in their last nine meetings in Los Angeles and the Lakers are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 at home against teams with losing records. Take the LAKERS!

Minnesota at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Timberwolves- The lowly Cavaliers who have lost their last three had a mini steak where they won four of five including a win at Minnesota. The Timberwolves who are 3-2 since injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins after an 11-game losing streak and are just 1-4 ATS as favorites and 1-6-1 ATS after a win of 10 points or more. Cleveland who is 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games overall are 5-2 as a home underdog and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings against the T'wolves. Take CLEVELAND!

Portland at Miami 7:35 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Heat- Miami who has been one of the more pleasant surprises in the NBA this season at 25-10 SU and 20-13-2 ATS return home where they are 8-1 ATS following a loss of 10-points or more and are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 home games. But, the Heat had hit a lull where they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games and have had a rash of turnovers as their shooting percentage has dropped. Portland who is just 1-5-1 ATS overall in their last seven games themselves are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Michigan at Michigan State 1:30 ET

Spartans (-) over Wolverines- Wait a second here...my first thoughts when viewing this matchup is that the line is awful high considering the rivalry between these two schools. Then when I noticed that #13 Michigan the heavy underdog is ranked higher than the #16 Spartans and that peaks my interest. This 'price' draws even more thought when I see that Michigan is 10-4 AST as an underdog and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall, so why such a high line. After a rocky start Michigan State has reeled off six straight wins with the last winning by an average of 35.5 points. State is 21-10 ATS in their last 31 home game and are 23-8ATS against teams with winning percentage about .600. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

San Diego State at Utah State 10:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Aztecs- One of the two remaining undefeated teams No. 12 San Diego State travels to Logan to play Utah State who is undefeated 8-0 at home. The Aggies may have gotten caught in a look-ahead situation last time out as they fell at UNLV 70-53 and never really get it a shot. Last season's Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Sam Merrill was held to 10 points in Las Vegas and I expect a huge rebound game from him here. SDS is 5-0 ATS in their five road games as favorites but the home team is 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these two. Utah State is 5-2 ATS as home dogs and get the money here. Take UTAH STATE!

Detroit at Golden State 8:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Warriors- The Pistons are a group of walking wounded as Blake Griffin, Marcus Morris and Luke Kennard are battling injury bugs. Talking about injuries there is no other team in the NBA that has had the hardship that the Warriors have had to endure this season. As thin as Golden State's roster has already been this season there are more trouble ahead as D'Angelo Russell, Kevon Looney and Willie Cauley-Stein are questionable. Detroits Andre Drummond who has 28 triple-doubles is o the trading block and should have another great performance just to get away from the Motor City. Take DETROIT!

Missouri at Kentucky 2:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky is coming off of a 78-70 overtime win at home Saturday their tenth straight home game and they have a victory over then No. 1 Michigan State as well. Missouri who opened the season 4-4 with losses to Xavier, Butler and Illinois have now won four straight and are 6-1 ATS following a ATS win. The Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall and are 1-4 ATS against a team with a winning record. The bad news for Missouri is that the home team is 7-0 ATS in the past seven meetings. Still, the Tigers are now playing with confidence and will take this one down the the final buzzer. Take MISSOURI!

Iowa vs Penn State 2:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Nittany Lions- Two more Top-25 ranked teams in the Big Ten hook-up at the Palestra in Philadelphia a place where neither of these two teams have much experience. Both clubs are on 4-game winning streaks with Penn State's biggest win over Maryland at home and Iowa has wins over Cincinnati and Minnesota. After that win State vaulted into the Top-25 the first time that they have been ranked since 1996. Iowa is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games on neutral sites while the Lions are 16-6-2 ATS in their last 24 games overall. The Hawkeyes are led by Big Ten leading scorer Luka Garza who is averaging 21.6 points and 10 rebounds per game. More big game experience for the Hawkeyes. Take IOWA!

Atlanta at Boston 7:05 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston is getting healthy and have won xis of their last seven while the Hawks remain grounded despite breaking a 10-game losing streak on Monday with a win at Orlando. The win came as ball hog and 'gunner' Trae Young is sidelined with an ankle injury and the rest of the squad understands the 'team' concept. The Celtics have won seven of the last eight meetings and are 5-2 ATS at home against Atlanta. Five men that play as a team can surprise even the best of NBA clubs. Take ATLANTA!

Portland at Washington 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Wizards- Carmelo Anthony's 'return' to New York was a disaster as the Trailblazers were blown out by the lowly New York Knicks (Megabucks winner) and admit that they just got 'outplayed' despite Anthony's season high 26 points. Today, we have Portland 0-5-1 ATS in their last six on the road and is 6-12 SU on the road overall a road favored at Washington. The Wizards are 1-4 ATS at home in their last five and 2-8 ATS against teams with losing records. Take PORTLAND!

Miami at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Heat- Sometimes in sports one team may seem to have another club's 'number' despite the rival being an inferior squad. The Miami Heat have won three NBA titles while Orlando has yet to even appear in an NBA Final and yet the in-state rival has won eight of the last 11 meeting including 3-1 last season. The Heat are 16-1 SU at home but just 9-8 SU on the road and are 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven in Back-to-back contests. Orlando is just 2-5-1 ATS as a home underdog but are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take ORLANDO!

St. Mary's at San Francisco 11:00 ET

Dons (+) over Gaels- Oh gone are the glory days of Bill Russell and K.C. Jones (some need to look that up) when the Dons ruled the college basketball world. Still, at 11-4 San Francisco has become more respectable and are looking to compete in the West Coast conference against the likes of Gonzaga, Brigham Young and tonight St. Mary's. The Gaels have won four straight and 9-of-10 with the lone loss to No. 20 Dayton and are undefeated since. San Francisco is off of an overtime loss to a tough Harvard team but are 3-0 ATS in the last three meetings at home and the home team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Thunder (+) over Spurs- OKC has put together three straight wins and eight wins in the last nine games and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. The Spurs seem to have come to life winning 3-of-4 both SU and ATS. The Thunder have surprised many of the pundits with their winning ways are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog but are 0-6 ATS in their last six trips to San Antonio. But, this is a different Spurs team that is just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games at home and 5-16 ATS as favorites. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Oregon State at Utah 8:30 ET

Beavers (+) over Utes- Opening Pac-12 game for both these clubs and they enter with impressive records. Oregon State at 10-2 brings in the conferences second leading scorer in senior forward Tres Tinkle averaging 20.4 points per contest and making 49.1% of his 3-point attempts. Utah has a 18-13 series advantage and are 13-2 at home against the Beavers but Oregon State won last year and they do it again tonight. Take OREGON STATE!

Utah at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (+) over Jazz- The Jazz who have won three straight and 8-of-9 going 7-2 ATS are off of their best defensive effort of the season holding the Pistons to just 81 points on Monday. Utah is 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall but are just 105 ATS after a win by 10-points or more. Chicago is off of a beating by Milwaukee but are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games after a straight-up loss. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings including a 114-83 loss in their last meeting. This time take the BULLS!

Denver at Indiana 7:05 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pacers- Both of these clubs are in mists of winning ball as the Pacers are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 while Denver is 8-2 SU but a disappointing 2-7-1 ATS in those 10 games. After a pair of road losses the Pacers returned home on Tuesday and destroyed Philadelphia 115-97 while the Nuggets were getting pounded at Houston 130-104. Although the Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last four visits to Indiana the Pacers are 3-7-1 ATS after a SU win of 10 points or more. Take DENVER!

Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (-) over Timberwolves- Minnesota was a nice win for 'us' over Brooklyn last time out especially because they were without their two top scorers in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Tonight they will feel the impact of their absence and even if they do play (Not) the Bucks are on a destroy mission and have already taken down the T'wolves in November 134-106...same story here! Take MILWAUKEE!

Portland at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Trailblazers- Things can change pretty quickly in the NBA and the fall of the Trailblazers didn't take long. Portland who made to the Western Conference Finals last season are 14-20 on the years having lost their last four and don't have much hope of making the playoffs at all this season. New York hasn't had aspirations of getting to the post season and they fired their coach David Fizdale when they were 4-19 and they have gone 5-6 since under Mike Miller. The Blazers have won six straight in the series but that ends tonight! Take the KNICKS!

Orlando at Washington 6:00 ET

Magic (+) over Wizards- Washington rose up despite injuries to defeat Miami 123-105 but have won just two of their last 10 overall while the Magic have been pulling their own disappearing act losing their last two the Milwaukee and lowly Atlanta. Fortunately for Orlando the Wizards as 2-7 ATS when facing a team with a losing record and they are 0-4 ATS after a straight-up win and 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take the MAGIC!

Dallas at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Mavericks- All eyes will on Luca Doncic tonight to see how he is faring after going into concussion protocol as he averages 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists (really impressive numbers to say the least). Dallas the most improved team in the NBA this season is 10-3 ATS as a favorite and are 15-5-2 ATS after a SU loss and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. OKC is 7-2 ATS as a home underdog and are 46-22-3 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Denver at Houston 7:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Rockets- James Harden is questionable because of a sprained toe and the Rockets may need him against the surging Nuggets who have won nine of ten and get Houston while they are hurting. The Rockets may also be without center Clint Capela who is nursing a sore knee. Denver has struggled in Houston where they have lost their last six encounters but this 'number' tell us something else. Take the NUGGETS!

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 5:00 ET

Kings (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have won nine straight meetings overall against the Kings including 13 straight at Sacramento. The Kings have lost seven straight and have only one 'cover' to show and that was in their last contest against the Nuggets. LA is off of a loss to Utah but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite and are actually 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings. Sacramento is actually 13-4 ATS in their last 17 as an underdog and get the money today. Take the KINGS!

Phoenix at Portland 10:00 ERT

Suns (+) over Trailblazers- Phoenix who just ended an eight-game losing streak with a win over Sacramento and hope their fortunes continue against the struggling Trailblazers who have lost their last three. After dropping a 128-120 decision to the Lakers Saturday coach Terry Stotts was happy with the loss and that just doesn't bode well for Portland. The Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Portland and get the cash here. Take PHOENIX!

Harvard at San Francisco 9:00 ET

Dons (-) over Crimson- Sunday I thought it odd that Harvard was favored on the road against a Pac-12 team in California and they delivered with a 71-63 win over the Golden Bears. Now, Harvard going to San Francisco where the Dons have struggled as a home favorite 3-8 ATS and the Crimson are 21-5-1 ATS as road underdogs. But, what gets me here is that the Crimson are favored and defeat a Pac-12 club and yet come up and underdog against a West Coast Conference team. Take SAN FRANCISCO

Seton Hall at DePaul 8:30 ET

Pirates (+) over Blue Demons- This is a comeback in epic proportions as DePaul has pulled themselves up from the depths and are 12-1 on the season. The Blue Demons who went three years winning only four Big East conference games are hosting Seton Hall who has the Big East's preseason player of the year in Myles Powell. Powell has missed the last two games (both wins) because of concession protocol and status is still questionable. This is the Big East opener for both and the Pirates are 7-2 ATS in conference openers under coach Kevin Willard. The Demons have made a leap this season but fall short here. Take SETON HALL!

Brooklyn at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nets- It just doesn't look like the expectations in Minnesota are just not being met. The Timberwolves just broke an 11-game losing streak with a 2OT win at Sacramento and then promptly lost to the Cavaliers their next time out. The disappointing Nets have lost three of their last four with their lone win coming over lowly Atlanta but are 9-2 ATS following an ATS loss. Brooklyn is still without a pair of guards as Kyrie 'World is Flat' Irving is still out and Caris LeVert is expected back in January. Take MINNESOTA!

Milwaukee at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- The day-in-and-day-out riggers NBA play has hit the Bucks as some are ailing including Giannis Antetokounmpo who is nursing a sore back. Milwaukee who wants it known that they believe that the are the leagues best are 21-9-1 ATS on the road against sub-500 teams. But, Chicago has found a groove and have won five of their last six including a 116-81 win as a 9.5-point favorite over Atlanta last time out. The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five and get another win here. Take CHICAGO!

Charlotte at Memphis 8:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Grizzlies- A pair of also rans match-up in Memphis where the Grizzlies will host Charlotte who has lost four straight for the first time this season. Memphis played last night and lost in Denver and are just 6-16 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as favorites. Charlotte is 7-1 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at Memphis. Take the HORNETS!

Houston at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Rockets- 'Breakup the Pelicans' is the new word around the NBA as New Orleans has put together a three-game winning streak and wins in four of their last five games. Houston who defeated the Nets at home last night is 4-1 ATS in their last five but are 3-7 ATS against teams with a losing record and 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pelicans. Add that Rockets center Clint Capela sat out last night's win and is day-to-day. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Oklahoma City at Toronto 6:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Raptors- Oklahoma City has made it over the 500 mark with an overtime win at Charlotte Friday and have won five of their last seven and 10 of their last 15 while the Raptors get revenge from a Christmas Day loss to the Celtics. Toronto who is 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 home games have had problems with the Thunder when hosting. The Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last four stops in Toronto and and 5-1 ATS in their last six as a road underdog. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Arkansas at Indiana 6:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Hoosiers- A pair of unranked teams with each with a single loss meet for the third time in the past year with Arkansas winning the regular season match last November and Indiana getting the best of the Razorbacks in the NIT. Not only are their records similar but both teams received the lone losses on December 7 and neither has played since winning on December 21. For Arkansas the trends are not very pretty as they are 1-5 ATS in their last six overall and they are 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win while the Hoosiers are 5-1 ATS at home. The tide turns here...take ARKANSAS!

Harvard at California 6:00 ET

Crimson (-) over Golden Bears- Really now...it seems a bit 'off' that in this meeting of the 'minds' has Harvard an Ivy League school favored on the road 3,000 miles from home against a major conference the Pac-12. This even becomes more interesting when 'we' see that the Bears are 6-1 SU at home and the Crimson are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. This one smells worst than Boston's and Berkley's politics. Take HARVARD!

L.A. Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Lakers- Do you remember last year? Do you remember what the Lakers were like without a healthy LeBron James in the line-up. Well, LA has hit a rough patch and have lost four straight and now will be without James. Portland has dropped their last two after a mini 4-game win streak but are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games. LA is just 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as road favorites and they are 21-45 ATS in the last 66 meetings. Take PORTLAND!

Atlanta at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (-) over Hawks- Things for the NBA's worst team took another mis-step yesterday as Atlanta's Trae Young turned his ankle and will be out of sorts for awhile. Chicago has already won the first two meetings against the Hawks by a total of 54 points and the Bulls are the largest favorite of the season. The Bulls force a league high 17.7 turnovers a game and although Young would be susceptible to turning the ball over the rest of the club still won't be able to pick-up the slack. The Bulls who are 7-0 ATS following a SU loss are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings with the Hawks. Take CHICAGO!

Indiana at New Orleans 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Pacers- The surging Pelicans have won two in-a-row and neither of those wins came at home where they are 0-6 ATS in their last six as hosts. Indiana is off of a heartbreaking loss at Miami last night and are 2-5 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests. For whatever reason the Pacers seem to struggle against New Orleans going 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings. The improving Pels are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games and are 15-7 ATS after a win of 10-points or more. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Indiana at Miami 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Heat- A pair of well coached teams face off in Miami where the Heat who are an NBA best 13-1 at home. Indiana one of the more under-rated clubs in the NBA swept (3-0) all three meetings last season and are 7-3-1 ATS as a road underdog in their last 11 and 5-2 ATS overall as well as 4-0 ATS in their last four visits to the Magic City. The Heat are 12-3 ATS at home but this is a spot they come up short. Take the PACERS!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- The team with the NBA's best record (27-5) and will be paired against the team with the leagues worst record Atlanta (6-25). The Bucks have won nine of the past 10 meetings over the Hawks but are off of a loss where they trailed the 76ers by 29-points at one time and their weak outside shooting was exposed. There is outside exposure for Atlanta as they rarely even try shots that are inside the arc. But, with the return of John Collins Atlanta has some inside presence. Take ATLANTA!

Philadelphia at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over 76ers- The last time Orlando defeated a team with a winning record was in November and that was a home win over the 76ers. Philadelphia is just pounded Milwaukee 121-109 Christmas Day (Megabucks winner) and have won their last three. In that victory the 76ers set a franchise record with 21 3-pointers made and even coach Brett Brown said 'it was just one of those nights.' The Magic just defeated the Bulls at home after having lost their previous three on the road. Philly is 1-4 ATS as road favorites and are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Good spot for Sixers letdown. Take ORLANDO!

San Antonio at Dallas 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Mavericks- Dallas who is the biggest surprise this season in NBA action not only winning at a 2-1 pace but 'covering' the number at a 65% rate. The Mavericks have been without Luca Doncic the past four games and he may well return tonight against the Spurs who are a putrid 9-19-1 ATS this season and 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games as an underdog. Dallas is 9-2 in their last 11 games as a favorite but are just 5-11-1 ATS at home in their last 17 against a team with losing record. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Memphis at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- Eight days ago the Grizzlies blew a 24-point led at OKC and have now dropped three of four starting with that 126-122 loss and they followed that by allowing the Spurs to shoot 67% in a 145-115 beating. The Thunder meanwhile have won three more games including comebacks that 24-point comeback and an 18-point comeback win over Chicago. Although Memphis is 3-8 ATS in the last eight meetings in Oklahoma City they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog and 6-2 ATS after an ATS loss. Take MEMPHIS!

New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Nets- After the Knicks made a coaching change dismissing David Fizdale and replaced him with interim coach Mike Miller they were 3-3 until their current three-game losing streak. Brooklyn who has defeated the Knicks twice this season by a total of six points have won four straight and five of the last six meetings. Yet, New York is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take the KNICKS!

Houston at Golden State 5:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Rockets- This is going to be the NBA's 'gift' to the Warriors for all the greatness they have bestowed upon us in recent season. This year of course they are being taken to the would shed night in and night out as they have won just seven of 31 games to date. But, Christmas is here and the NBA is very giving. Harden can score as many as he wants and Westbrook can shoot from anywhere but...Take GOLDEN STATE!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 2:30 ET

76ers (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee enters Christmas Day the NBA's premier contest as the league's best and are a road favorite against what many consider their toughest road test. The Bucks have won 21 of 22 and have been blowing-out the opposition while the Sixers are stumbling at 1-3-1 ATS in their last five overall. But, Philadelphia raises to the level of their competition as they are 26-9 ATS at home against teams with winning records over 60%. Add that they are 5-1 in their last six as a home dog...take 76ERS!

Boston at Toronto 12:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Celtics- The Boston Celtics are bringing fundamental basketball to the forefront every night as they are the best balanced and deepest team when healthy in the NBA and they are very well coached. They are expecting Gordon Hayward to return soon The Celtics certainly have the odds makers respect as they are forced on the road against the reigning NBA Champions. We all thought that the loss of Kawhi Leonard would have a defeating impact of the Raptors season...well, not so fast. Toronto is 21-9 and 5-1 ATS in their last six and 5-1-2 ATS in their last eight as a home dog! Raptors would love to even the season series having lost at Boston 112-106 in October. Take TORONTO!

Washington at Hawaii 11:00 ET

Rainbow Warriors (+) over Huskies- The Diamond head Classic will pit Washington against host Hawaii and like football when team get to the 'Islands' they juts seem to lose focus on why they are there. To start with here the Huskies are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games while Hawaii are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Washington has won their last two following a hard fought loss against Gonzaga and may actually lose this game on the floor (take the points). Take HAWAII!

Houston at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Rockets- The Sacramento Kings are still look to get to the NBA playoffs and with the return of Marvin Bagley III their chances are increasing. The Kings had a chance to get to .500 but dropped four of five on the road and now return home to host the inconsistent Rockets. Houston who has won their last two on the road and are 4-1 ATS in their last five away from home but are still just 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. The Kings are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 as an underdog and 9-3 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take SACRAMENTO!

Utah at Miami 7:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Heat- Utah is on a five-game win streak including their last two on the road and look to sweep this 3-game road trip. The Jazz have come alive behind center Rudy Gobert who has had 12 straight double-doubles and is averaging 17.4 points per games and 14.3 rebounds. Miami has had their way with the league to date this season going 13-4 ATS as a favorite and 12-3-1 ATS at home while the Jazz are just 2-7 ATS in their last seven as a road underdog. But, Utah is hot and are 4-1 ATS in the last five visits to Miami. Take the JAZZ!

Toronto at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (-) over Raptors- 'There is something rotten in Denmark.' Toronto is coming off of their biggest comeback win in Franchise history as they roared back from a 30-point deficit against Dallas Sunday scoring 47 points (yep 47 points) in the fourth quarter. Now, the Raptors take to the road where they are 8-5 SU and just 2-5 ATS as a road underdog. This is the second of back-to-back games and Indiana is 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games as home favorites. Take INDIANA!

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 7:05 ET

Thunder (+) over Clippers- Oklahoma City opened the season 5-10 but have turned things around since going 9-4 SU and a win here will lift them over .500. Los Angeles is coming off of a 134-109 win at San Antonio last night and there is always a question as to whether Kawhi Leonard will play or not in the second of back-to-backs. The Clippers are 7-2 in their last nine games as favorites but they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games at OKC and the Thunder are 8-3 in their last 11 as an underdog. Take the THUNDER!

Yale at Clemson 4:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- The first thing that drew me to this contest is that an ACC club is such a meager favorite over an Ivy League school. I mean Yale is 9-3 and has won six straight but hasn't played since December 11 when they defeated U Mass. The Bulldogs have three losses two of which came against major conferences as they lost to Oklahoma State and Penn State before starting their current win streak. Clemson had lost four straight before upending mighty Jacksonville. Tigers have no bite and the claws don't exist. Tae YALE!

Houston at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Rockets- Last I looked Houston was getting pummeled by the Clippers and then the second half started and the Rockets blasted off outscoring LA by 18 points in the third quarter. Knowing the Rockets as I believe I do I fully expect them to rest on their laurels and take this game against the Suns for granted. But, Phoenix is an explosive team that can match points with the high scoring Rockets. The Suns average 118.6 points and get the cash here. Take PHOENIX!

L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Clippers- What happened the other night? When I tuned in the Clippers had a huge double-digit 15-point halftime lead over the Rockets and then completely fell apart in the 3rd quarter getting out-scored by 18 points and committing number technicals down the stretch. San Antonio climbs back to .500 and has won five of their last eight and are doing it with defense which they play much better at home where they are 73-14 lifetime over the Clippers. Take the SPURS!

Northwestern at DePaul 8:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Blue Demons- This is a battle of Chicago schools and right now it appears that DePaul has the edge sporting an 11-1 SU record while Northwestern is struggling at 5-5. The home team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings but the Wildcats have been favored in the last six meetings. That will be the difference here as their roles have been reversed. This time the dog once again gets the money. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Creighton at Arizona State 8:30 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Bluejays- Creighton enters this fray on a four-game winning streak while the Sun Devils are off of an embarrassing 40-point loss to St. Mary's. The Bluejays are a bit under-sized and are averaging 79 points per game but are 1-2 SU on the road while the Sun Devils are 29-6 in regular non-conference games in the past three seasons including 18-1 at home. Take ARIZONA STATE!

San Diego State vs Utah 6:30 ET

Aztecs (-) over Utes- Undefeated and No. 20 ranked San Diego State (11-0) gets a shot at Utah who is fresh off of an upset win Wednesday night over Kentucky. The Utes shot 55% for that game including 60% with 3-pointers and I don't expect them to have that kind of success against State's defense which ranks 13th nationally surrendering just 56/6 points per contest while holding opponents to 36.7% field goal rate and just 25.8% froM behind the arc. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Atlanta at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Nets- The Hawks fly high without playing defense and are just 6-23 SU but a decent 13-16 ATS. Brooklyn has won the last six meetings but are still without Kyrie Irving and his absence is beginning to show as the Nets weak links are becoming more visible although they are 11-6 without the 'World is Flat' genius. Atlanta is 1-10 SU in their last 11 road games but catch the Nets here. Take ATLANTA!

Purdue vs Butler 2:30 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Bulldogs- No. 1y Butler has just one blemish on their record as they dropped a 53-52 decision at No. 10 Baylor and have shown grit in that loss. Purdue at 7-4 has player the tougher schedule and have defeated then undefeated and No. 7 ranked Virginia. The Boilermakers rely on their defense that allows opponents just 59 points per game and they hold opponents to 24 percent shooting from behind the arc. Take PURDUE!