Harvard at N.C. State 7:30 ET

Wolfpack (-) over Crimson- Whenever I play against an Ivy league school (ie Yale on Friday) I feel like I'm making a suckers bet. I can't help but feel the are over-valued and then I see a number like this. Harvard done 'us' good by winning at Georgetown but their play on Sundays makes me believe they are missing the books. The Crimson are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games. Hey it's as good a reason as any, but this line is way big and I expect the margin to be at least 20 points. Take NC STATE!

Central Florida vs Duke 2:15 ET

Panthers (+) over Blue Devils- I know one thing, as far as I'm concerned Duke passes the eye test. Watching them is like viewing a different kind of animal. Really, I was impressed but they still managed to keep South Dakota State in the game as they have one glaring weakness that everyone is aware of (if it matters or not we will see) and that is their lack of a 3-point shooting game. Central Florida has the tallest player in the Tournament o UFC is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games and 12-4 ATS out of conference. Duke is not only 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall they are also 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up win. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Denver at Indiana 5:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Both clubs are fighting for playoff position with Denver in a battle for the top spot in the West while Indiana is trying to establish home court for at least one playoff series. The Pacers return home after a disastrous road thrip where they dropped four straight including a 102-100 loss at Denver. The Nuggets enter this fray winners of six straight and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 trips to Indiana but the underdog is an impressive 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings and the Pacers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 at home. Take INDIANA!

Xavier at Texas 4:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Musketeers- Say it ani't so...done make me give out this Longhorn team, not after the way they failed me in the Big-12 Tourney against Kansas. Perfect spot poor execution and even worse coaching. So, what happens they enter the NIT and become bullies and are heavy favorites against a team with a much better record. Xavier enters Austin 9-1 ATS in their last 10 overall including 4-0 ATS in their last four while this broken down Longhorn squad is 0-4 ATS in their last four and 2-5 SU in their last seven. So, so why, so why are they favored like this against a 'hot' team like this? I would say home cooking and friendly whistles will help. Take TEXAS!

Phoenix at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Kings- The Sacramento Kings have an opportunity to reach the coveted 500 mark with a win here tonight. Both these clubs are coming off of big game one where the Suns crushed Dallas and the other where the Suns were destroyed by the Pistons. It just seem natural for these two to move toward the middle after performances like that. For Sacramento they are 0-3-1 ATS following a win while Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. Take the SUNS!

Detroit at Portland 10:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Trailblazers- Without much notice or fan fare the Pistons have played steady basketball the past five weeks winning 15 of their last 20 games straight up. Portland on the other hand have been steady most of the season and they have won five of their last six. Detroit has been doing it in a big was as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a win by 10-points or more. Add that the Pistons are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings closes the deal for me...take DETROIT!

Auburn vs Kansas 9:40 ET

Tigers () over Jayhawks- The 'Red-hot' Auburn Tigers have ripped off nine straight wins including capturing the SEC crown with a win over Tennessee. And that is probably why the lower seed No. 5 is favored over No. 4 seed Kansas. The Tigers are actually lucky to be here as their first round opponent New Mexico State succumbed to the tourney presser and blew numerous opportunities to win the game in the final seconds. The Jayhawks who fell short of winning their 15th straight Big-12 title have won 13 straight opening round games. The Tigers are hot and the line gives them the edge and I'll take it. Take AUBURN!

Villanova vs Purdue 8:40 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Wildcats- My first impression of this match-up was that they had the wrong team favored until I actually paid attention to the seedings. I hadn't realized that Purdue at 24-9 was a No. 3 seed while Villanova at 26-9 was seeded sixth. Now, honestly doesn't that seem a bit off and maybe it's not as the Big Ten is 6-0 in their first six games of the Tournament. Looking at the history here we can see that the Wildcats are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 meetings against the Big Ten and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 NCAA contests. Purdue is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games against the Big East. So, why is Purdue getting all this respect. Villanova has been sputtering of late going just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 otherwise it looks too easy. Take PURDUE!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over 76ers- How about Joel Embiid? This monster personally destroyed the Celtics physique with his clutch performance down the stretch last time out as the 76ers posted a huge come-from-behind victory. Whether Embiid plays or not (he's resting more of the playoffs) the mental attitude of Philadelphia entering this fray should be down a notch. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and 9-3 ATS overall against the Sixers. Take ATLANTA

Baylor vs Gonzaga 7:10 ET

Bears (+) over Bulldogs- I have Gonzaga slated to make it to the Final-4 but 'we' are off of a Baylor Megabucks win over Syracuse Thursday so both side could be appealing. The Zags had a virtual walk-over defeating Fairleigh Dickinson by nearly 40-points in their first round opener. There really has been little action between these two schools but Gonzaga is 3-0 SU but the Bears are 2-1 ATS in those meetings. The Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 against the Big-12 but coming off of such a rout brings them down a notch here. Take BAYLOR!

Wofford vs Kentucky 2:40 ET

Terriers (+) over Wildcats- How, can a team whose nickname 'we' had to look-up to find Terriers be just a -5.5-point underdog against might Kentucky who taught another power Abilene Christian a thing or two. The Wildcats will be without the leading scorer and rebounder PJ Washington but they better look up because Wofford could be this year's Loyola-Chicago as they have won 21 in-a-row...that's 21! This certainly is a Samson and Goliath match-up so treat lightly...take WOFFORD!

Maryland vs L.S.U. 12:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Tigers- Oh, how pissed I was with LSU after they let a 16-point half-time lead slip away for their 79-74 non-cover win over Yale on Thursday. Maryland had a non-cover win of their own over Belmont 79-77 but they never had a lead to blow and were trailing most of the contests. The Terrapins have played well against the SEC and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings and are 9-3 ATS after an ATS loss. LSU is 4-0 ATS in their last four against the Big Ten and are 6-2 ATS after an ATS loss. So, put all of this together we also see that Maryland is 1-7 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. The Tigers have shown little effects of losing their coach Will Wade but will fall short of the Sweet-16. Take MARYLAND!

Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers over Nets- The Brooklyn Nets have made huge strides this season and are a cinch for playoffs in the East and are off of an incredible come-back win over Sacramento where they trailed by 25-points in the fourth quarter. D'Angelo Russell who was the Lakers #2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft but started his career with injuries and it has taken almost five years for him to reach his potential. Lebron James sat out Tuesday's Lakers loss at Milwaukee but should be well rested and ready to play tonight. Look for Los Angeles to end their four-game slide with a win tonight. Take the LAKERS!

Ohio State vs Iowa State 9:50 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Cyclones- It does seem a bit off that the Big-12 Conference Champion is just a No. 6 seed and it tells the true ranking of the conference. It has not been a stellar season for the Buckeyes who have struggled in NCAA action going 0-8 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. Iowa State has played well out of conference and is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine. When you add that Ohio State is 1-7 ATS following an ATS win makes the Cyclones so attractive and that is not good for them. Take the BUCKEYES!

San Antonio at Houston 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Rockets- 'We' are happy with the Spurs who just had their nine-game winning streak stopped by Megabucks winner Miami on Wednesday and now travel to Houston to battle their in-state rival. Houston who is 2-1 against San Antonio this season and has won five of the last seven meetings and had won 12 of 13 before being upset by the Heat. The Spurs have turned their season around and are ready to make their stretch run. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Oklahoma City at Toronto 7:30 ET

Thunder (+) over Raptors- Oklahoma City is in the mist of a four-game losing streak with their last loss coming at home against Toronto who recovered to win 123-114 in overtime after blowing a 20-point lead. The Raptors who are just two games behind Milwaukee for the top spot in the East are a meager favorite here and although they are 18-3 in their last 21 at home they have not had great success ATS. Toronto is just 16-20 ATS at home and are 5-12 ATS when hosting the Thunder. Look for OKC to break their mini losing streak tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! 

Washington vs Utah State 6:50 ET

Huskies (+) over Aggies- I really like Utah State and have had great success with them (see Megabucks over NV) and has been disappointed in Washington when I needed them. The Aggies have won their last 10 and are a small favorite over the Huskies who are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Washington looked as though they had a shot at the PAC-12 title but fell by the wayside down the stretch. A new life for the Huskies...take WASHINGTON!

Oregon vs Wisconsin 4:40 ET

Badgers (+) over Ducks- Whoa...how thing have changed in five days! Oregon swept through the PAC-12 Tournament and have won eight straight earning a No. 12 seed after a mediocre season while Wisconsin has been disappointing to 'me' personally closing the year 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Badgers are led by three-time first-team All-Big Ten center Ethan Happ who is a triple-double threat every time out. I just believe the Badgers are tougher and that the Ducks streak is over as they can continue to run...Take WISCONSIN!

UC Irvine vs Kansas State 2:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Anteaters- Jerry aside...The Anteaters are a betting favorite in Las Vegas and maybe for good reason as they are on a 16-game winning streak and are 20-13-1 ATS on the season. Maybe 30 outright wins on the court have something to do with it as well. Kansas State has been no slough this season after a great NCAA run last year they won 25 games and post a 19-13-1 ATS record. The Wildcats do it with defense allowing just 59.2 points per contest and that ranks 3rd Nationally. They have the experience and the pedigree in comparison...take KANSAS STATE!

Iowa vs Cincinnati 12:15 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Bearcats- There are some games you just have to wonder how the 'line' can be where it is as the Bookmakers know they will get heavy action on just one side. That is how I view this game between Iowa and Cincinnati. The Bearcats come off of a huge AAC Tournament Championship defeating Houston 69-57 holding the Cougars to 30% shooting. Iowa was going in the opposite direction as the season closed losing five of their last six. This is why I think this 'line' is not 'right' and it is not a mistake. Take IOWA! 

Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- Can you image the aftermath of blowing a 25-point fourth quarter lead and becoming just the third team of 3,031 to blow a lead that big that late in an NBA contest. Sacramento fell to Brooklyn (Money Game winner) 123-121 and now host the Mavericks who have had issues of their own blowing leads. Dallas is just 2-14 AU in their last 16 games while the Kings have dropped 10 of their last 14. In their vast improvement this season the Kings are 23-12-1 ATS at home while the Mavs are just 6-29 SU on the road. Add that Dallas is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings. Take SACRAMENTO!

#9 Baylor vs #8 Syracuse 10:00 ET

Bears (+) over Orange- Both these clubs come limping into the Tournament and are off of what for each of them can be considered disappointing seasons. Syracuse has dropped five of their last seven going 2-5 ATS while Baylor has lost their last four and has just one 'cover' in their last 11 games going 1-8-2 ATS. The Orange have been 'hit' if not run over with late season turmoil and emotions, it's just something they will carry until the season ends Thursday night. The Bears are not big but they led the Big-12 in rebounding margin grabbing 6.3 more boards per game than their opponents. Take BAYLOR!

#11 St. Mary's vs #6 Villanova 7:20 ET

Wildcats (-) over Gaels- Let me tell you something for St. Mary's to defeat the defending National Champions they will need more than a 'Hail Mary' coming out of the West Coast Conference against the Big East Champions. Although the Gaels are 6-0 ATS in their last six versus the Big East they were never coming off of a Conference Championship where they defeated No. 1 Gonzaga. Villanova is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 NCAA tournament games while St. Mary's is 1-6-1 ATS after allowing less than 50-points in their previous game. Add that the Wildcats are 56-26 ATS after an ATS loss. Take VILLANOVA!

Utah at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Jazz- Utah is playing their third game in four nights and are on their way into the playoffs with a defense that has held four of their last six opponents under 100 points. Atlanta in the flip side in the second leading scoring team in the league but have dropped their last thee games. The Hawks fly high after a loss going 4-1 ATS in their next game out. This one just figures to be close...take ATLANTA!

Denver at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Nuggets- This is a great matchup (?) of teams that I love to 'play' with and against and tonight 'we' are flipping our pattern. Denver clinched a playoff spot last time out and there has to be a sense of relief and gratification as they travel to play the lowly Wizards. Now, the Nuggets are 10-5 SU in their last 15 trips to the Capital but just 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to DC. The Wizards are 22-13 ATS at home and are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take WASHINGTON!

#15 Abilene Christian vs #2 Kentucky 7:10 ET

AC Wildcats (+) over Ky Wildcats- I'm sure most of the Kentucky Wildcats have no idea who Abilene Christian is or where they are from but I believe from the old westerns that John Wayne or Tom Holt ran some cattle through their territory. Can they play? We will find out for sure real soon but they are 7-3 ATS in non-conference games which means anyone not in the Southland Conference and 5-1 ATS in their last six overall. We know about Kentucky they are 19-9-2 ATS on neutral sites and they are also just 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Take ABILENE CHRISTIAN!

Murray State vs Marquette 4:30 ET

Golden Eagles (-) over Racers- Two of the nation's best 'little' guys will go at it in Hartford, CT when Markus Howard the nations No. 6 scorer leads Marquette against Murray State's No. 8 scorer Ja Morant. The Golden Eagles have lost five of their last six while the Racers come in winning 11 straight including the Ohio Valley Championship. Murray State who has risen in recent seasons is 7-2 ATS in non-conference games while Marquette is 4-0 ATS in non-conference games. You will see the difference between the Big East and Ohio Valley tonight. Take MARQUETTE!

#14 Yale vs #3 LSU 12:20 ET

Tigers over Bulldogs- I've been a huge supporter of the Yale Bulldogs this season but I still remember a quote from a friend who while we were attendance of an Ivy League game and had a losing wager said to me 'Never Bet on a team that you can play for.' Now, he was good and probably could have played for Yale but I don't believe that any of the Bulldogs starters would play for LSU. We are all aware the Tigers will be without their coach but the player in question is still on the court and leading his team. I will be very surprised if this one stays close...I know I can't play for LSU. Take the TIGERS!

Arizona State vs St. John's 9:10

Red Storm (+) over Sun Devils- Well, you can be sure there is no head-to-head action to compare this two as the PAC-12 and Big East are world apart in miles and style of play. For the second year in-a-row Bobby Hurley has his Sun Devils playing with the First Four in Dayton and are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games against the Big East. St. John's hasn't been much better against the PAC-12 going 1-5 in their last six meetings. The Red Storm haven't won a NCAA game since 2000 but are 8-3 ATS follow an ATS loss. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Butler at Nebraska 9:00 ET

Cornhuskers (-) over Bulldogs- Let me start by saying that both these clubs belong in the NIT as they both are nothing more than middle of the road plotters. This contest pits a pair of clubs that like most weak team play much better at home than on the road. Butler who is 1-5 ATS on their last six games overall are 9-23 ATS in their last 31 road games while Nebraska is 21-9-1 ATS in their last 31 home games. The number strongly favor the home team and so do I. Take NEBRASKA!

Miami at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Spurs- If trends were all we had to go on this game would be one-sided as the Spurs have turned it around and are the hottest team in the NBA. San Antonio is 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS in their last nine games including our Megabucks winner over Golden State on Monday. Miami has won their last two but have struggled against the Spurs going 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings including 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in San Antonio. Spurs in a let-down spot here. Take MIAMI!

Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Wizards- The idea that Washington is still in the playoff hunt makes me laugh as they are an imposter if I ever saw one. Chicago was expected to be one of the weakest team in the NBA and they are but they have managed to win 20 games and have not quit on the season. The Wizards have had the edge in Chicago goin 12-4 ATS in their last 16 visits to the Windy City but they are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings overall. Take the BULLS!

Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Celtics (+) over 76ers- With or without Joel Embiid Philadelphia has reeled off five straight win while Boston has 0-4 ATS in their last four outings. The 76ers have been able to dominate much of the league but have found themselves struggling against the Celtics. Boston is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and 4-1 ATS in their last four trips to the 'City of Brotherly love (HA). After sitting out his last game to assure he would be ready for Boston Embiid will play here but to no avail and the Celtics have the 76ers number. Take BOSTON!

Toledo at Xavier 7:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Musketeers- Xavier closed the season in strong fashion going 8-1 ATS overall winning seven of their last nine outright. Toledo won their final five regular season games but fell to Northern Illinois in their conference playoffs. The Musketeers hold a 13-11 series lead over the Rockets who are 8-4 straight-up on the road while Xavier is 7-9-1 ATS as hosts. The Musketeers has taken a huge drop from last season when the were a NO. 1 seed in the NCAA and now a third seed in the NIT. Rockets won 25 games this season and can steal another one here. Take TOLEDO!

Indiana at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Clippers- The surprising LA Clippers (I'm surprised because of the gutting of the team) have a six-game lead in holding the final playoff spot if the West over Sacramento. LA has won seven of eight while Indiana has lost three straight on the road but have won the last five meetings overall and are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Los Angeles. Although the Pacers have dropped seven of 11 they are still the fourth seed in the East and get the money here. Take INDIANA!

Brooklyn at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Nets (+) over Kings- Brooklyn is going to the NBA Playoffs while the Kings are having their best season in tears are not going anywhere with the exception of possibly a golf course. Sacramento trails the LA Clippers by six games with 13 to go and their chances are slim. The Kings are off of a routing of the Bulls 129-102 Sunday and face the Nets who has lost three straight on their current road trip. The Nets seem to have the Kings 'number' as they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings and 5-2 at Sacramento. Take BROOKLYN!

Arkansas at Providence 9:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Friars- This looks like trouble for the Razorbacks had their top play and All-SEC team selection desert the club like a rat as opposed to a pig to sign with an agent after their last to Florida in the SEC Tournament to enter the NBA draft. This from a player that was a part of a mid-season six game losing streak that he was a part of and most likely kept Arkansas out of the 'Big Dance.' Although the 'Backs' are 3-9 ATS against the Big East and are 3-8 ATS in their last eight overall they will have more unity without a greedy selfish team mate...take ARKANSAS!

Philadelphia at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over 76ers- With their win over Milwaukee Sunday the 76ers have clinch a playoff spot and are seeded No. 3 in the East behind the Bucks and Raptors. With that road victory under their belt Philadelphia travels to Charlotte to play the Hornets who they have beaten three times this season by a total of six points. The Hornets were annihilated by Miami on Sunday with their lowest scoring output (75-points) in franchise history. With a straight-up home record of 21-14 and a 76ers ATS road record of 14-19 it is the Hornets turn to sting the 76ers. Take CHARLOTTE!

Hofstra at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Wolfpack (-) over The Pride- Such an unlikely meetings between these two who for no other reason than the NIT would they play each other but play they will. Hofstra is off of a heartbreaking loss in the CAA championship rallying from a 16-point half-time deficit to tie and then fall by the wayside in the final moments. N.C. State suffered the most humiliating defeat of the season when they scored just 24 points in a home loss to Virginia Tech. After getting blown out at North Carolina in their next contest they closed on a 7-3 ATS run while Hofstra is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Wolfpack are disappointed in failing to receive an invite to the Big Dance but, really how can you invite a team that scores just 24 points at home in today's era. They will be motivated and want to get to NYC. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

St. Francis (PA) at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (-) over Red Flash- Indiana who has lost 13 of their last 18 after a great start to the season (12-2) come limping into the NIT and opened as a 19.5-point favorite. This of course was bet down immediately because of the high stature of their opponent St. Francis better known as Red Flash and will might find out why real soon. The Hoosiers actually closed the regular season strong winning their last four while going 6-0 ATS in their last six overall before falling to Ohio State in the Big Ten tourney. The fact of the matter is the Red Flash will be 'Red-Faced' (Is that considered racist in our academia) after the way the Hoosiers vent on the court. They have to believe that this is their chance to atone for such a disappointing season. Take INDIANA!

Indiana at Portland 10:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Both these squads are fighting for a home court playoff series with about a dozen games remaining and this contest will help jump one of these clubs. The Trailblazers who are 3-3 in their last six will be without C.J. McCollum while Indiana is and will be without Victor Oladipo. The Pacers have been able to make an adjustment and their quality of play has slipped very little while we will have to see how McCollum's absence will affect the Blazers play. The line is short and give the Pacers a slid chance despite the fact that they are 1-7 ATS in the last eight meetings overall and 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Portland. Take INDIANA!

Golden State at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Warriors- In early January the Spurs were sputtering along and had seemed to have lost their competitive fire on the road. Well, as they say in Texas don't ever count a Gregg Popovich coached team out 'until the dealing is done.' San Antonio has won eight straight overall and 10 straight at home. This is the best that they have played after their 'rodeo trip' return trip home stand.' These two have split their two meetings and the Warriors most likely will be without Devin Durant for the third straight game. Golden State is off of a National TV blasting of the Thunder Saturday. That was supposed to be a statement win after bouncing back from a loss against Phoenix. Not here...Take SAN ANTONIO!

Denver at Boston 7:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Celtics- If I have my calculations correct ant team from Boston named 'Celtics' should have s serious hangover prior to tonight's game. This is one time when playing at home is not an advantage. Boston 1-3-1 ATS last five overall and 1-5 ATS in their last five home games. Although the Nuggets have not won often in Boston the Celtics were 9-point favorites and tonight they are just -3. Somethin' not right Lucy...Take DENVER!

Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers 9:00 ET

Nets (+) over Clippers- Hey, I'm so proud of Doc Rivers because I think that this season even after his success in Boston has shown his metal and ability to rebuild with a young team that comes to play every and and can contend. LA has won six of seven and are 3-1 at home with this the fifth of six at the Staples Center. Happy to take Brooklyn after posting against them with the Jazz as 'our' Power Play winner last night. The Nets were outscored 27-2 between the first and second quarters. They are no longer a pushover as their 36-35 record with attest. I look for the Nets to play hard a full 48 minutes. Take BROOKLYN!

Toronto at Detroit 4:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Raptors- This can be a tricky time in NBA evaluation as all of these clubs have their own agenda and it doesn't always have to do with winning. Back-ground noise becomes larger as the season intensifies and decisions on futures are being made. Toronto is looking to position themselves at a physical peak while Detroit is scrabbling for their playoff lives. Both these clubs are off of wins over the Lakers on consecutive nights by almost identical scores of 111-98 and 111-97. The Raptors seem to relax after a straight-up win and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up win while the Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games. Take DETROIT!

Michigan vs Michigan State 3:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Spartans- For those of you that have been with me (I thank you) you know that I really 'like' both these clubs and have both on again them as well. It was seven short days ago when these two closed the Big Ten season with the Spartans winning (For us) to sweep the regular season series. I assume that you know the numbers with State 22-8 last 30 overall and 16-6 ATS in their last 22 versus the Big Ten. Very impressive indeed and the Wolverines are equally as impressive 36-14-1 in the last 51 games against the Big Ten. So, take that...HA! Still, I have said all season long that I felt Michigan has Final Four talent and I still believe it. With huge revenge in mind the the WOLVERINES!

Cincinnati at Houston 3:15

Bearcats (+) over Cougars- These two are meeting for the AAC title for the second year in a row with Cincinnati winnings last season thriller 56-55 with Houston (+4) getting the money. This season it's the Cougars with a pair fo wins covering both and are 4-0 ATS in the past four meetings. The Bearcats are 27-6 SU but come staggering to the ATS finish line going 1-9 ATS in their last 10 outings. Houston has ben a solid play the past two seasons going 33-16-2 ATS overall while the Bearcats are tame on Sunday's going 21-47 ATS in their last 68 weekenders. The Cougars lost only twice in conference and defeated Cincinnati twice...this one should play close! Take CINCINNATI!

Charlotte at Miami 1:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Heat- Do you honestly think that I would come back with Miami after the way they disrespected 'our' Megabucks release against the Bucks Friday night blowing a 20-point second half lead and losing the game outright by 15 points. This is the fourth straight on the road for the Hornets and they dropped the first two against Milwaukee and Houston before winning at Washington (Money Game). All the trends say to bounce back with the Heat but I just can't do it. Take CHARLOTTE!

Auburn vs Tennessee 1:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Volunteers- Oh my, and here we go! Bruce Pearl appears with the Tigers looking to shock the Volunteers in the SEC Championship game, something few anticipated four days ago. But now, Auburn has won seven straight and eight of nine and they can do something they haven't done in 34 years. Personally, I am very pleased with Tennessee after their 82-78 Megabucks win over Kentucky yesterday and I would think that an emotional win like that has to wear on you. One's adrenalin and natural juices are pumping until it over comes you even long after the game is over. Hey, Tennessee hasn't won the SEC championship in 40-years themselves. Maybe that's the only real shot Auburn may have because they are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings and the favorite is 18-6 ATS in the last 24 encounters. So, here's the thing, all that, is just going to make this winner that much sweeter! Take AUBURN!

Brooklyn at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (-) over Nets- Like moths to a flame the public has already gravitated to the dog here and I am surprised as Brooklyn is a long way from home and they have had suck struggles in Utah. The Nets are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to Utah and enter this contest off of a loss at Oklahoma City which ended a four-game win streak and now I expect them to trend down for awhile. Take UTAH!

Portland at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Spurs- A number of trends surround this fray that support and then wain against both clubs here. To start with San Antonio has won seven straight going 6-1 ATS. This is the fourth meeting with the home team wining the previous three and the Spurs would love to even the series here but, this line is way short. Although Portland is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 visits to San Antonio but they are currently on a 7-1 ATS road run...take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Florida State vs Duke 8:30 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Seminoles- No. 5 Duke may be ranked No. 5 and not ranked higher because of the two weeks Zion Williamson had to take off because of some eight-year missed a stitch while working for Nike in China...but all is better now they hied an 11-year old to take his place. Florida State who has won six straight is coming off of a huge upset win defeating Virginia 69-59 while controlling the boards 35-20 early on Friday. The Seminoles are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings but have just one ACC title (2012) while the Blue Devils are seeking their 21 ACC title. Pedigree prevails...take DUKE

Memphis at Washington 7:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Wizards- Yeah, well as Jody Foster might say one team is 'worser than the other.' Washington trails Miami by 3.5 games for the final playoff spot in the East but they have NO SHOT!Memphis of course has been a drag themselves killing their 'backers' on the road going 12-21 ATS including 2-5 ATS in their last seven visits to Washington. But, the Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and get the money here. Take MEMPHIS!

Iowa State vs Kansas 6:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- These two split their two meetings this season each winning at home bit with the Cyclones getting the money last five meetings and 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Kansas who has 11 Big-12 Conference titles is the only member with more than Iowa State's four titles. The Cyclone are a perfect 4-0 SU and ATS in their last conference championship games. Although Kansas is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall they get caught here. Take IOWA STATE!

Tennessee vs Kentucky 3:30 ET

Volunteers (+) over Wildcats- These two clubs have battled all year both finished 15-3 in SEC action second only to LSU. After a shaky start the Wildcats have won 17 of their last 19 with their only losses to Tennessee and LSU. Tennessee is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings and I expect a tough defensive game with the Volunteers getting it done. Take TENNESSEE!

Chicago at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Clippers- To be truthful I am so impressed with what Doc Rivers has done with this young Clippers squad that is fighting for a playoff spot in the difficult West as they get ready for their sixth straight home game. Chicago on the other hand has struggled the entire season and still have managed to turn a small profit ATS on the road. The Bulls have dropped their last three and five of six but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Take CHICAGO!

Duke vs North Carolina 9:30 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Blue Devils- Well, this is the match-up we all really wanted to see regardless of Virginia's standing. It is said that one of the most difficult things in college basketball among the majors is for one quality team to defeat another three straight time in a single season. North Carolina has defeated the Blue Devils twice this year the first time of course when Zion Williamson went down 35-seconds into the contest and the final game of the season when the Tar Heels won 79-70 as Duke played without Williamson once again. I expect most of the action to come down on the Devils and it mat be a mistake. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Iowa at Michigan 9:30 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Michigan who I believed six weeks ago could win it all has won eight straight Big Ten Tournament games and won the title in each of the past two seasons. Iowa on the other hand won their first tourney game in six years by downing Illinois 83-62 in the opening round. The win broke an eight game ATS losing streak and was their first 'cover' since February 7 at Indiana. Although the Wolves have been dominant in Big Ten action going a remarkable 37-16-1 ATS the Hawkeyes are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take IOWA!

Colorado vs Washington 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- Washington had the toughest defense in the PAC-12 this season allowing only 62.3 points and were led by senior defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle who led the nation with an incredible 3.56 steals per game. Colorado who is hot at the right time has won their last five overall going 4-1 ATS. The Huskies have swept the series in each of the last two seasons going 4-0 ATS in the process. But, with 'price' where it is I see the rampaging Buffaloes over running the Huskies. Take COLORADO!

Milwaukee at Miami 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- Both these clubs are off of huge blowout wins and it was the Bucks ending a 3-game slide by defeating New Orleans 130-113 on Tuesday. Milwaukee with the best record in the East pounded the Heat 124-86 at home on January 15 and I'm sure the Heat remembers it well. That is the only 'cover' the Bucks have against the Heat in the last seven meetings going 1-6 ATS and 0-5 ATS in their last five in Miami! Take the HEAT!

Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- The Hornets are getting desperate as they are falling out of the race of the final No. 8 seed by losing 11 of their last 15 including four of their last five with that win coming over Washington 112-111 at home last Friday. Charlotte has a 1.5-game lead for the final spot over the Wizards and the pressure is all on the Wizards here. A though call when we see the Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven visits to Washington. But, the illogical side is...CHARLOTTE!

Texas vs Kansas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas who failed to win the Big-12 regular season championship for the first time in 14 years is seeded third the lowest its been since 2003-04. Part of the issue four the Jayhawks this season is that they are playing four freshman for the first time under Bill Self with the other starter a junior transfer from Memphis (Dedric Lawson) who lead the conference in scoring and rebounding. Texas has had another mediocre season under Shaka Smart and is 61-59 in four years since arriving and the alumni pressure to win is starting to surface.The Longhorns who split the season series with the Jayhawks can win here as the near full-season absence of Kansas center Udoka Azubuike has been noticeable. Take TEXAS!

Georgetown vs Seton Hall 9:30 ET

Hoyas (+) over Pirates- Both these clubs have 12 losses and the team that loses here will most likely end up in the NIT with the winner's only chance for the Big Dance is to advance beyond this match-up. These guys split their season season both winning and covering at home with Seton Hall entering this game with consecutive wins over Marquette and Villanova while the Hoyas have won three of their last four. I don't believe the Pirates will be able to match their intensity of those wins closing the season against the Conference leaders. Take GEORGETOWN!

Alabama vs Mississippi 7:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Rebels- The Tide have lost their last three and six of eight straight-up, while closing the season 1-7 ATS in their last eight overall. Alabama posted a 74-53 home win in their only meeting against Ole Miss this season and the Rebels have dropped three of their last four closing with a win over SEC doormat at Missouri 73-68. At 17-14 a disappointing season for the Tide without question but the ebb tide has finished receding and comes to play tonight. Take ALABAMA!

DePaul vs St. John's 9:30 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Red Storm- The moment I saw the New York papers declare that St. John's had done enough to get an invite to the 'Big Dance' I thought, they are in trouble here on out. They have proceeded to lose their final three games and are not a shoe-in with the bubble shrinking. In the often strange world of sports handicapping oddities occur and the fact that DePaul have won three-of-four against the Red Storm going 4-0 ATS. This is the first time these two have met in the Big East tournament and the Blue Demons enter with their most conference wins (7) in a dozen years and they are good enough here. Take DEPAUL!

Northwestern vs Illinois 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Illini- This sterling match-up has a pair of Big Ten bottom feeders with No. 14-seeded Northwestern playing No. 11-seeded Illinois who have dominated the Wildcats. The Illini are 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings included three wins at the United Center. The Wildcats are also just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eights overall and I guess their best hope is the Illinois is 1-9 ATS in their last Wednesday games (really now). Anyway, the price here says that the Illini aren't going to just walk over the Wildcats. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Notre Dame vs. Louisville 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Cardinals- Winning yesterday's 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks over Georgia Tech 78-71 Notre Dame ended a seven-game losing streak. Seeded No. 15 the Fighting Irish are now up against No. 7 seed Louisville who received a first round bye. These two faced each other once this season with the Cardinals winning 75-61 with a commanding 49-30 rebounding advantage. Louisville did not finish their ACC season well losing four of five with the lone win against the Irish. That changes again. Take NOTRE DAME!

Portland at L.A. Clippers 10:35 ET

Clippers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who are off of a win over Oklahoma City Friday had Damian Lillard score 51 points and will become the Trailblazers second-leading scorer in franchise history needing 23 points to pass LaMarcus Aldridge. The Blazers are fifth in the West while the Clippers are next a half-game ahead of San Antonio. Los Angeles has won their last five and are hot at the right time. Take the CLIPPERS!

Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech 2:30 ET

Fighting Irish over Yellow Jackets- If there ever as a 'Don't make sense' game this one qualifies. Let's look at the 'numbers.' The Irish enter losers of their last seven both SU and ATS and are 12-19 ATS on the season where as Georgia Tech is 19-12 ATS so that is one thing that makes me wonder why ND is favored, but the more startling fact is that they are 1-11-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings against the Yellow Jackets and still come up the favorite here. Add that the Irish are 6-13 ATS in their last overall. This is just not right to me...take NOTRE DAME!

Detroit at Brooklyn 7:35 ET

Pistons (+) over Nets- After inconsistent performances of late Detroit and Brooklyn have have put together wins for their stretch run looking to secure a playoff spot. The Pistons have turned it on and have four four straight and eight of their last nine while the Nets have won their last three after three straight losses. Although Detroit is just 5-12 ATS in the 17 meetings the combo of Griffin and Drummond have helped Detroit turn the corner. Take the PISTONS!

Wisconsin at Ohio State 4:30 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Badgers- There are a number of factors that are sort of point counter-point surrounding this contest. To start with Ohio State is in desperate need of a win here as they according to experts are sitting on the NCAA bubble which of course gives them incentive. Their counter-point is that center Kaleb Wesson will be suspended for the third straight game because of disciplinary action imposed by the athletic department, not the basketball program (so who knows what that is about). This is the only regular season meetings between these two and Ohio State has won the last two. Getting points is a bonus ...Take the BUCKEYES!

S.M.U. At South Florida 4:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Bulls- To start with this is a very short number for a team seeking it's 20th win of the season especially when playing a foe that has just 13 wins on the year. Along that vein we see that South Florida is 14-4 SU at home while SMU is just 2-7 on the road. But South Florida isn't playing their best ball right now as they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall. That point spread free fall will continue here. Take SOUTHERN METHODIST!

Toronto at Miami 3:35 ET

Heat (+) over Raptors- Sometimes for reasons unknown one team although unlikely has another teams 'number' and that is how these two matchup. In the last four meetings Toronto is 4-2 straight-up against Miami but the Heat are 6-0 ATS in those games and are 5-1 Ats in their last six against the raptors at home. There is also an oddity surrounding Toronto and that is that they are 0-11 ATS after scoring 125 points or more in the previous game and they are off of a 127-104 win over New Orleans. So 'the beat goes on.' Take MIAMI!

Iowa at Nebraska 2:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Hawkeyes- There is a huge difference in the level of play between these two with Iowa of course having a much better club but they do have something in common. Both have been money burners for their backers as Iowa is 0-7 ATS in their last seven games overall and the Cornhuskers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 overall. So, okay, where do we find the key to the winner?Let's look at head-to-head action first and see that the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings but the key is their home and away records. The Huskers are 11-5 SU as hosts while Iowa is just 4-5 on the road and more importantly they allow only 63.6 points at home over 16 points less than on the road. Take NEBRASKA! 

Boston at L.A. Lakers 8:35 ET

Lakers (+) over Celtics- In yesteryear this would have been a great match-up and even today with Kyrie Irving and LeBron James going at it recalls days of the 'Bird and Magic' show, but it doesn't look that way now. As it is now Irving sits whenever and now James is going to play limited minutes. Despite the kind of season it has been for both these clubs the Lakers are 18-15 straight-up at home while Boston is just 13-18-1 ATS on the road. With the kind of media abuse LA has been going through this is a time to rise and the fact that the Celtics are having teams issues of their own gives 'us' a side. With Laker pride moving to the forefront here...Take LOS ANGELES!

Michigan at Michigan State 8:00 ET

Spartans (-) over Wolverines- I just love both of these programs and for good reason as they are both huge money makers for their backers. Michigan (who I personally love) is No. 7 as 26-4 SU while No. 11 Michigan State is 24-6. The Wolverines have won their last two and are an impressive 19-7 ARS on the road and Michigan State is just as impressive going 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall. They have both dominated in the Big Ten with the Wolves winning 37 of 52 and the Spartans 14-5 ATS. MSU despite nagging injuries are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at home and get the money here. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Duke at North Carolina 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (+) over Tar Heels- Oh, what a good one this should be as No. 4 Duke visits No. 3 North Carolina in Chapel Hill. We should all remember the first matchup when the Tar Heels whipped Duke 88-72 as Zion Williamson's shoe exploded as some 11-year old in China didn't complete the Nike stitching properly. Without Williamson the Blue Devils are not as formidable but still are a beast when on the court as they are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings overall against Carolina including 9-3-1 ATS as visitors in the series. Although Carolina is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 this one should come down to the final buzzer with the Blue Devils prevailing against the 'number.' Take DUKE!

St. John's at Xavier 5:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Musketeers- After have a long playoff drought St. John's appeared to have an NCAA bid locked up after defeating Villanova and reaching 20 wins but they have dropped their last two and could fall to the NIT if they don't make a better showing in what left of their season. Eight days ago the Musketeers went onto Queens and defeated the Storm 84-73 in their own backyard and now turn-about-is-fair-play. Note that the underdog is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings and will get the cash here. Play...ST. JOHNS!

Texas Tech at Iowa State 2:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Red Raiders- I like this Texas Tech clubs as they play great defense both at home and on the road but we've had great success both on and against the number this season. The Red Raiders have won their last eight SU and yet are a meager favorite here and are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven in Iowa State and 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings overall. The Cyclones are a powerful 12-3 SU at home and will be getting some points here which they may not need as they lead the Big-12 in scoring, free throw percentage and field goal percentage. At home this gives Iowa State the advantage. Take the CYCLONES!

Sacramento at New York 12:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Kings- Sacramento was cruising along heading toward a playoff seed but have run into trouble of late losing four of five and six of eight and that includes a 115-108 win over New York less than a week ago. New York has a rejuvenated lineup and is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings with the Kings and will get the nod here from me. Take the KNICKS!

Tennessee at Auburn 12:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Volunteers- The 'numbers' behind the Volunteers are season are impressive indeed as they are worthy of their No. 4 ranking. At 27-3 straight-up Tennessee has proven their medal with a huge revenge win over Kentucky and a 17-8 ATS road record in their last 25 games away from Knoxville. Auburn at 21-9 is winning at a 70% clip and are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings and yet have won just two of the last 13 meetings SU. The 'price' of this contest is way to short and the oddsmakers are looking for a Tigers upset and so am I...Take AUBURN!

Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Warriors- Golden State who most believe will just walk through the playoffs has just a one-game lead over Denver and the NBA's third best record in the NBA trailing both Milwaukee and Toronto. The Warriors are off of their worst home loss in the Steve Kerr era to the Celtics bowing 128-95 to Boston on Tuesday. The Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven while the Warriors are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall with Denver 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings at Golden State. The road team is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14. Take DENVER!

Detroit at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (+) over Pistons- With wins in 10 of their last 12 games Detroit has move into the No. 6 seed in the NBA East and have won their last three by scoring an average 124 points. The Piston have two victories over Chicago this season both coming early in the season in October and November. The Bulls have picked up their play as well winning six of their last nine being led by Zack LaVine who has had 30 or more points in four straight games. In head-to-head action the Pistons are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings but most of that damage was in Detroit as the home team (including at Chicago is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take CHICAGO!

Toronto at New Orleans 8:05 ET

Pelicans (+) over Raptors- Toronto who has the second best record in the NBA has dropped their last two and 3-of-4 entering this fray at New Orleans. The Pelicans we know are going through a lame-duck situation with Anthony Davis but have come to play of late winning three of their last four. These two have met once back in November and New Orleans had their way against the Raptors winning 126-110 outright as a 9-point underdog as Davis had 25 points and 20 rebounds. Although Toronto is 14-2 ATS in their last 16 trips to New Orleans the underdog is 22-8-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings and the Raptors are 4-16 ATS currently in their last 16 road games. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Southern California at Utah 10:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Utes- These two plotters still have a chance for a first-round bye as only Washington and Arizona State clinch the No. 1 and 2 spots. Utah has already taken down the Trojans 77-70 in Los Angeles as a 6.5- point underdog. USC has dropped their last two and is 2-5 both SU and ATS in their last seven outings. The Trojans have had their issues on the road 2-7 ATS and against the Utes 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings. But Utah isn't the same as pervious squads and have dropped 3-of-4 both SU and ATS and are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games. Take USC!

Indiana at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (-) over Pacers- The Milwaukee Bucks have lost two-in-a-row for the first time this season blowing double-digit leads in both losses to Utah and Phoenix (who they have lost to twice without defeating the NBA's worst). Meeting the Pacers seems like a larger task but the Bucks have already taken down Indiana back on October 19 at home 118-101 as a 4.5-point favorite. Now, Milwaukee is a double-digit favorite which spells trouble for the Pacers as the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MILWAUKEE!

Indiana at Illinois 8:00 ET

Illini over Hoosiers- Indiana appears to have turned their season around after losing 10 of 11 and have wins over Michigan State (twice the season) and Wisconsin and have already defeated the Illini as well. But, the Hoosiers problems aren't done as they are just 2-9 SU on the road while Illinois has nine of their overall 11 wins at home. This contest in a matter of time and space and the space is in Champaign and the time id now for the Illini. Take ILLINOIS!

Temple at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies over Owls- Upon looking at this game for the first time I was taken back by the fact that the Huskies at 14-15 and 5-11 in AAC play is the favorite here. Temple has won 4-of-5 and have already posted an 81-63 victory over Connecticut as a 3.5-point favorite. UConn is 4-2 ATS in the last six meetings and are 8-3 ATS overall in their last 11 games. The Huskies despite this average record are 13-4 SU at home and that is about all they will have to do here is win the game. The Huskies had dropped six straight before a win over USF 60-58 as a 3.5-point favorite. This time they get there...Take CONNECTICUT!

Fresno State at San Diego State 10:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Aztecs- As I have said numerous times before San Diego State are the 'darlings' of the public and it look like the oddsmakers are give them a chance to lay a small price at home. To me it seems to be a 'come-get-me' suckers bet. Both these clubs have been money machines in this situation as the Aztecs are 14-2 SU and a fine 11-4 ATS at home while Fresno State is 10-1-1 ATS on the road. In head-to head action Fresno State is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall and the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take FRENSO STATE!

New York at Phoenix 9:05 ET

Knicks (+) over Suns- The battle for Zion Williamson continues in Phoenix where the Knicks (13-51) who have a half-game lead over Phoenix for the worst record (14-51). Now, what happens when both teams are in the tank? There are just two clubs that have not defeated the Suns this season one is the team with the beat record (Milwaukee) and the other team has the worst record...yes it's New York. Phoenix took apart the Knicks in December 128-110 but this time New York should have veteran center DeAndre Jordan back after a five-games and 'turn-about-is fair play.' In a surprise the Knicks rise here. With a win last time out Phoenix comes out the next game and goes 1-6 ATS after a straight-up win. Take NEW YORK!

Clemson at Notre Dame 9:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Tigers- Having used Clemson as my 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner against North Carolina last time out as their valiant effort fell short 81-79 but we did get the ATS win! After blowing a game like that where they had a late lead the Tigers may be a bit disheartened and have difficulty taking the Irish seriously. After all Notre Dame has lost their last five and eight of 10. But, they are 4-1-1 ATS over the Tigers as hosts in the last six meetings at Notre Dame. With a letdown out of Clemson expected we've take NOTRE DAME!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is certainly a team that has to be recognized as the threat in the East with Joel Embiid in the lineup and now have been able to show that they can win without him in the lineup. The 76ers have won 4-of-6 in his absence and now take their act on the road visiting Chicago tonight off of last night's 114-106 win at Orlando. The Bulls who have made great strides this season although having lost their last two outings. But, the Sixers play down to their opposition as they are 5-11 ATS when play teams with winning percentage under 40%. Finally, the home team is 4-0 ATS in this series and the 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to the Windy City. Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Wizards- I have said it numerous times and that is how much confidence I have when playing against Washington. Oh, that is not to say that 'we' haven't had our share of winners with the Wizards but overall they are dogs. Now, Dallas has had their struggles but it is rarely due to lack of effort have having dropped their last two and I expect a full-on effort tonight. Although the Mavericks are just 6-25 straight-up on the road the are 16-15 ATS and are 6-0 ATS in their last six trips to Washington as well as 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the two. Take DALLAS!

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

Gators (+) over Tigers- Here we go again, trying to beat this LSU team that has been a thorn in 'our' side. But, I can't stop playing the winners here as the No. 10 Tigers are a virtual pick-em against a flawed Florida team. Here's the rub in this one, LSU is 8-1 ATS in their last nine road games and Florida is 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games and I can add that the Tigers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The Gators are off of a 61-55 loss to Georgia ad an 11-point favorite and now they are favored over the Tigers. It does not make sense. But, there is a sliver lining as the Gators are 3-1 ATS in their last four meetings as hosts. Take FLORIDA!

Mississippi State at Tennessee 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Volunteers- Although Tennessee is No. 4 and ready to set a school record for wins in a season they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall with the lone ATS win coming against Kentucky in a huge revenge games. Mississippi State meanwhile in trending in the opposite direction winning five straight before and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six overall before a loss at Auburn Saturday. The Volunteers are undefeated 17-0 at home but have a losing home record ATS at 7-8-1. With the Vols off of a huge win and the Bulldogs off of a disappoint loss I expect each to move to the center with MISSISSIPPI STATE getting the money. Take the BULLDOGS!

Kentucky at Mississippi 9:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Wildcats- Okay I'll start by saying how Kentucky has dominated this series going 106-13 SU over the years and have won the last nine meetings by an average 14.8 points. Although the Wildcats are off of a crushing loss to Tennessee Saturday they are still 10-4 ATS in their lat 14 overall and 6-1 ATS in their last seven against Mississippi. But, buyer beware as the Rebels are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games overall and get the money here. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Kansas at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Jayhawks- My first thoughts when analyzing the Jayhawks is that they are just not the same quality as pervious seasons. After losing their big man early in the year they haven't fully recovered as their 13-16 overall ATS record would indicate as they are just 3-7 ATS in true road games and 5-9 ATS in all game outside of Lawerence. Oklahoma has two games left before the Big-12 tourney to impress the NCAA Big Dance selection committee. The Sooners are just 3-19 overall against Kansas in the last 22 meetings but have been great ATS 18-8-3 ATS this season and 6-2 ATS as home dogs. Take OKLAHOMA!

Orlando at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Magic (+) over 76ers- Both clubs are off of losses last time out and the 76ers are playing with the loss of Joel Embiid for a few more weeks and his absence is glaring. Orlando has been playing well with wins over Toronto, Golden State and Indiana before getting wasted by lowly Cleveland 107-93. This is an awful cheap price for Philadelphia at home where they have already defeated Orlando 116-115 with Embiid in the line-up, without him there is a void. The Magic are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 visits to the 'City of Brotherly Love' and they get the money once again. Take ORLANDO!

Texas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (-) over Longhorns- No. 11 Texas Tech has won six straight and the last three in this series. Texas under guru Shaka Smart have been disappointing but are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games and 4-0 ATS in their last four road games as well. But, the Red Raiders defense has them 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. With the Raiders allowing just 58.4 points per contest and keep opponents shooting 36.7%. The leading rebounder for Texas averages just 7.6 per contest and that won't cut it tonight. Take TEXAS TECH!

Kansas State at TCU 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Wildcats- Well although I was 2-1 with 'our' Top-3 NCAA Best Bets on Saturday, I actually blew it by using the Horned Frogs 'on top' and was blown out by Texas Tech. Now, they get to host No.15 Kansas State who they have struggled against the last five seasons. Kansas State has 'covered' the last two meetings and six of the last eight and is 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 contests in the Big-12. Although TCU is 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall they are 6-2 ATS at home against teams with winning road records and the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. With the 'line' under a 3-point bucket the Wildcats become a 'suckers' bet. Take TCU!