Denver at San Antonio 8:35 ET

Nuggets (+) over Nuggets- After reeling off five straight wins the Nuggets have dropped their last two games at home to Utah and New Orleans. San Antonio after losing three straight has recovered and won their last two at home over Detroit and Oklahoma City. With the Spurs 24-7 straight-up at home and 20-11 ATS as hosts and that is pretty good, while Denver is 11-18 ATS on the road. So, what bothers mean here is that with those stats this game is a virtual pick-em and that tell me the Spurs may struggle tonight and that the Nuggets will come to play. Take DENVER!

Virginia at Syracuse 7:00 ET

Orange (+) over Cavaliers- No. 2 Virginia invades the Carrier Dome in Syracuse where the Orange are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Both these well coached teams have been money makers as they have delivered ATS wins. Virginia who plays the best defense in the country is Cavaliers are 41-16-1 ATS in their last 58 contests and are 37-14-1 ATS on the road (Amazing). But the Orange can and will stand up to that as they play their own brand of tough defense and are 13-5 ATS in their lats 18 games overall and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 at home. Take SYRACUSE!

Toronto at Detroit 6:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Raptors- There is something different about the Raptors of late and I really can't put my finger on it as their record at 46-17 tells us they are one of the best in the NBA. Granted they have won nine of their last 10 but they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Considering that the Raptors are 9-3 ATS at Detroit that changes when we see that they are 3-8 ATS on the road against a team with a winning home record and the Pistons are 18-13 straight-up at home. Take DETROIT

Minnesota at Washington 6:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Wizards- This is a matchup of two also-rans as the Wizards had their season derailed by the loss of Dwight Howard virtually for the whole season while Minnesota had to endure the Jimmy Butler trade demand and neither of them have recovered. The Timberwolves have dropped their first two of a short three-game road trip and are just 3-10 at Washington. But they still have a better overall record than the Wizards. Take MINNESOTA!

Washington at Stanford 4:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Huskies- No. 25 Washington is off of a shocking loss at California to after having won 8-of-9 both SU and ATS and are 12-3-1 ATS in Pac-12 play. Stanford who is hoping for an NIT bid has won six of the last nine meetings with the Huskies as the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six. The Cardinal are 10-2 SU at home and are off of their largest win of the season over Washington State 90-58. Stanford has won six of their last eight and will get another win here. Take STANFORD!

Michigan at Maryland 3:45 ET

Terrapins (+) over Wolverines- With a victory today Michigan would set a school record for wins with 26 in a single season as they are off of their biggest win margin of the year defeating Nebraska 82-53. The Wolverines have already defeated the Terrapins two weeks ago 65-52 at home and now face a young Maryland squad that is eager for revenge. On the opposite side the Terps are off of their worst loss of the year to Penn State and will be ready for the Wolves here. Maryland is 14-2 SU at home and 8-1 ATS after an ATS loss in their last nine outings. Take the TERRAPINS!

Portland at Charlotte 1:05 ET

Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland just saw their five game win streak end in Toronto Friday but are still 6-0 ATS in their last six outings. Now, 14-16 on the road the Trailblazers come up the favorite against a needed Charlotte club that is 20-12 straight-up at home. They are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 outings but are in a tough spot here as the home team is 6-1 in the seven meetings. Look for the Hornets to own up to the Blazers who beat them 127-96 in their last meetings in Portland. Not today...Take CHARLOTTE!

St. John's at DePaul 12:00 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Red Storm- Okay, according to reports the Red Storm believe that they have already done enough to receive a bid to the 'Big Dance' before the conference tournament has even started. The though here is that St. John's who lost the first meetings between these two at home 79-71. Many will think that the Storm will seek revenge for that loss but their heads are not on right at this time. Add that DePaul is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings and the underdog is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take the BLUE DEMONS!

Boise State at UNLV 10:30 ET

Broncos (+) over Rebels- They have got to be kidding...I mean this Boise State team is 11-17 straight up and 3-8 SU on the road. So, how are they such a small underdog in Las Vegas. Well, the point here is that UNLV has major issues with their program and personnel. The Broncos have lost their last four SU while the Rebels are 6-9 ATS as hosts and just 3-7 ATS overall. Look it is very difficult making a case for the Broncos other than the Rebels are really not very good and have a weak head coach. Somehow it's BOSIE STATE!

New Orleans at Denver 9:05 ET

Nuggets (-) over Pelicans- Hey the word is to 'Break-up the Pelicans' as they posted a victory over lowly Phoenix 130-116 last night and will be playing their three road games in four nights at Denver tonight. Although New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings they are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 trips to Denver. Add that the 'Pels' are 4-12-1 ATS after a straight up win and the nuggets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. I smell a blowout here. Take DENVER!

Memphis at Dallas 8:35 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Both of these clubs have made major player 'moves' this season and neither of them as of now look any better. Dallas who is in a rebuilding mode had lost five straight until their upset win over Indiana on Wednesday but are still short talent until Kris Porzigis returns to action next season. Memphis has had their own issues playing with out the traded Marc Gasol who was traded and an injured Jaren Jackson Jr. Dallas has been outstanding at home 21-10 SU and 20-10-1 ATS while the Grizzlies have struggled on the road. Memphis posted a 98-88 home win in the first and only meeting so far between the two and can do it again. Take MEMPHIS!

Golden State at Philadelphia 8:35 ET

76ers (+) over Warriors- What is going on with the Golden State Warriors? The heavy NBA favorites to win it all have hit a rough patch where they are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine games overall. The Warriors who have lost their last two don't seem phased by their current struggle as Stephen Curry said 'just wait until the playoffs' and they are not concerned. Philadelphia has won their last two games without Joel Embiid in the line-up and he may not suit up against tonight, but not to worry as the Warriors are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Philadelphia. Take the 76ERS!

Nevada at Utah State 8:30 ET

Aggies (+) over Wold Pack- No. 13 Nevada has picked up the slack left by their southern rival UNLV (who the swept this season) and are an impressive 26-2 SU on the season. Unheralded Utah State is getting no respect and trail the Wolf Pack by just a half game in the MWC and are a dominating 19-5 all time at home against Nevada including 6-1 ATS in their last seven trips as hosts to the Pack. Although Nevada is 8-2 straight-up in true road games they are in for a long night here. Take UTAH STATE!

North Carolina at Clemson 6:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina has risen to No. 5 in the polls as they have won four straight since their loss to Virginia but have won 12 of their last 13 straight-up and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games. Continuing with the Heels the favorite is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. So with these 'numbers' I am surprised NC is such a meager favorite. Clemson is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and are 12-3 straight-up as hosts. The Tigers defense (63.8) is third in the ACC while the Heels offense is number one. Still, this 'price' is way too low...take CLEMSON!

Texas Tech at TCU 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Red Raiders- No. 11 Texas Tech (Yep that's right) invades Fort Worth with a tough defense and five straight wins by an average of 25 points. TCU started 15-4 and four and then lost five of seven before 'our' Megabucks win over Iowa State last Saturday and then they dropped an overtime battle to lowly West Virginia. The Horned Frogs are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games although the Red Raiders are 8-1 ATS in their last five at TCU the 'price' gives this one away. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

L.S.U. at Alabama 12:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- No. 14 LSU in a bit of a surprise lead the SEC (13-2) and posted a pair of wins against Tennessee and Texas A&M without their leading scorer Tremont Waters who will return today. The Tigers have been outstanding on the road going 7-1 ATS in their last eight while Alabama is 10-3 straight-up at home. As a matter of fact the home team is 14-6-1 ATS the last 21 meetings. Although the favorite is 15-5-1 ATS the Tide have enough to get it done here. Take ALABAMA!

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 10:05 ET

Clippers (+) over Kings- Granted that Sacramento is having one of their letter seasons in years but there is at least one issue they have to contend with and that is the L.A. Clippers. The Kings have lost 12 straight meetings to Los Angeles and haven't defeated them since March 19, 2013 and are 0-6 ATS in the past six meetings. The bigger problem for Sacramento in the long run may be the injury to rookie Marvin Bagley who is expected to miss at least two weeks. With the spirited youngster out of the line-up the Kings will suffer. Take the CLIPPERS

Portland at Toronto 8:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Raptors- It looks like Portland has caught their 'second' wind as they have won five straight and have gone 5-0 ATS in the process. Often in professional sports team bond when on extended road trips and the Trailblazers are on a four game road winning run and are playing with confidence especially after a win over Philadelphia. Portland is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings and gets the cash here once again. Take PORTLAND!

Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:35 ET

Hornets (+) over Nets- Last Saturday the Nets pulled off a surprising upset defeating the Hornets at Charlotte 117-115 and the teams have alternated wins and losses in their last seven meetings. Charlotte who is struggling to become playoff eligible have dropped three straight and 5-of-6 and seven of their last nine games overall. Although the Hornets are just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn but the underdog is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings and they should be good here tonight. Take CHARLOTTE!

Arizona State at Oregon 11:00ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- Oregon expected so much more this season but the loss of 7-3 Bol Bol has derailed their season as they have lost their last three. Arizona State is having their best PAC-12 season in a decade and although they have struggled on the road 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 on the road they are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 visits to Eugene. Oregon is 1-5 ATS in their last six in conference play and with the road team 7-3-2 ATS the Devils are the side. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Utah at Denver 10:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Denver has found their 'mojo' since the All-Star break winning their last five and going 4-1 ATS in the process and raised their home record to 27-4 straight-up. These two teams have each dominated their opponent when playing as hosts. The Nuggets have lost eight straight in Salt Lake and Utah has lost five straight in Denver with the home team going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. This of course would play into the hands of the favorite having a 49-24-3 ATS advantage. Still, this is gambling and the Jazz are the side the way this sets up. Take UTAH!

Southern California at UCLA 9:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Bruins- These two PAC-12 cross-town rivals are having disappointing seasons but can gain some bragging rights (at least in Los Angeles) with a win here. USC has already taken the Bruins down at home six weeks ago winning 80-67 (-2) as the host club is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. USC has struggled on the road of late (2-6 ATS) but UCLA is 8-20 ATS against teams with winning records. The Bruins program has been in turmoil since the Ball brothers arrival and the departure of coach Steve Alford in mid-Season. Take USC!

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over 76ers- Oklahoma City enters this fray having lost their last two games, while the short-handed 76ers posted a win last time out 111-110 victory over New Orleans. Philly is 3-1 SU in their last four without Joel Embiid but just 1-3 ATS. Now, I have just read the most incredible stat that I was not aware of, Philadelphia has not defeated the Thunder in Oklahoma City since November 2008 and have lost 19 consecutive in this series and nine straight at OKC. That is something I just can't play against. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Minnesota at Indiana 7:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Pacers- Both of these teams blew leads late in their last contests and are off of losses that should not have happened. Minnesota had won four of five and had a 13-point lead ay Atlanta before bowing 131-123 in overtime. The Pacers meanwhile were outscored by eight-points in the final minutes in their 110-101 loss at Dallas. Karl-Anthony Towns has been dominate since returning from concussion protocol averaging 35.5 points and 19 rebounds in two games. The young Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests and are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings in Indiana. Take MINNESOTA!

Nebraska at Michigan 7:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Wolverines- My question here is just how far has Michigan fallen and I am not necessarily referring to their record but their quality of play. But their play has been far better than that of the Cornhuskers who are 2-9 SU and ATS in their last 11 games overall but are coming off of their best game in a month in a 75-72 loss to Purdue. The Wolverines are 16-1 SU at home but just 8-9 ATS while Nebraska is 0-4 in their last four road games the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take NEBRASKA!

Detroit at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Spurs- I've done an 180 degree turnaround on this contest as the Spurs return home from their long rodeo road trip which was a disaster. San Antonio who annually makes an extended road trip this time of the season because of a the rodeo playing in their arena. So, the Spurs last home game was on February 2 and since that win over the Pelicans they went 1-7 both SU and ATS winning just once at Memphis 108-107 and are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 overall. Detroit has found new life and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall and they are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up win. Note the road team 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings...Take DETROIT!

Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Nets- There is no other team that I just 'hate' playing on and that is the Washington Wizards. No, it has nothing to do with politics but more of knowing that those guys don't care about winning and just trod along and pick up there pay checks. The 'Wiz' (I call them the 'Wiz') are in the mist of their third losing streak of four games or more as they have dropped their last four and 9-of-12. Brooklyn has won 15 of their last 19 home games but have fallen off the pace of late and are 1-5 ATS after a SU win. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings as hosts against Washington but did the Wizards pulled off a 102-88 win over the Nets in early December and get anther one here. Take WASHINGTON!

Houston at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Rockets- This matchup caught my eye as soon as I saw the opening 'number' as the over-rated Rockets come up as meager favorite against a team they have had dominated. Houston enters winning their last two including their third win of the season over Golden State. Gone is James Harden's streak of scoring 30-points or more but the Rockets are still an impressive 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. The Hornets are fighting for a playoff spot and need a win here to even their current home stand at 2-2. Houston sleep walks through so many of these games and it should happen here as they are 1-8 ATS against teams with losing records and are 1-6 ATS after a straight-up win. Take CHARLOTTE!

Tennessee at Mississippi 7:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Volunteers- Tennessee was dropped from the top spot in the polls after losing twice in their last three outings and now sits at No. 7 entering Oxford to take on Mississippi. Both clubs have had great ATS runs as the Volunteers are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games and the Rebels are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Tennessee who is 0-4 ATS in their last four has won the last three in this series and is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Mississippi is 1-4 ATS in their last five at home but have defeated the Vols six of eight times as hosts. The beat goes on...take MISSISSIPPI!

Central Florida at South Florida 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Knights- Central Florida has dominated this series winning the last seven meetings both straight-up and ATS and are looking for their fourth straight season sweep of the Bulls. South Florida who is a respectable 18-9 on the season are 0-4 ATS in their last four outings while Central Florida is 5-0 ATS in their last five overall. South Florida is 14-3 SU at home and Central Florida is just 3-4 SU in true road games and this time around the 'numbers' even out. Take SOUTH FLORIDA!

Maryland at Penn State 6:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Terrapins- No. 20 Maryland enters Nittany Valley with four wins in their last five and will be facing Penn State for the second time this season and already have a win (-6.5) 66-59 over the Lions in December. Penn State started 0-9 in Big Ten action but have rebounded at least against the number' and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six overall. Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings but the Terrapins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. But, State is 9-3 ATS at home in their last 12 against teams with winning records. So...it's PENN STATE!

Oklahoma City at Denver 10:30 ET

Thunder (+) over Nuggets- Denver has had their way against the Thunder winning the last four and going 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings. Defense has been the key for the Nuggets as they have held OKC to 98 points in both their previous meetings this season hold Russell Westbrook to 14.5 points and 28.9 percent shooting. Look for Paul George to add enough input here to help the Thunder break this losing streak against the Nuggets. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

San Diego State at Utah State 9:30 ET

Aggies (-) over Aztecs- San Diego State has always been the bettor's darlings in the Mountain West Conference and they are once again getting 'heavy' public support as usual in this game as well. The Aztecs have won five in-a-row but have had their issues on the road where they are 4-5 SU while Utah State is 12-1 straight-up and 8-4 as hosts. San Diego State has been out-scored by an average 3-points per games on the road while the Aggies have outscored opponents by 21-points per game at home. Take UTAH STATE!

Wisconsin at Indiana 9:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Badgers- This has been (even at 13-14) the worst Indiana basketball that I can remember ever seeing as they have lost 12 of their last 13 after a 12-2 start. Wisconsin has had struggles of their own as they are the least impressive ranked team that I have seen this season. The Badgers have won the last five meetings going 4-1 ATS and are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings including 8-1 ATS at Indiana. Indiana has been so bad ATS going 3-10 ATS in their last 13 overall while Wisconsin is 13-4-1 ATS in their last eighteen road games. Still, most of this damage was done against the Hoosiers when they were a favorite and this year's edition lines are reversed. Take INDIANA!

Duke at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Blue Devils- The Blue Devils lost three things this past week. They had a terrible loss to North Carolina, they lost Zion Williamson and they lost their No. 1 ranking. Now, No. 2 Duke is still the only NCAA school that is still undefeated (7-0) in true road games. No. 19 Virginia Tech defeated the Blue Devils 64-63 at home in their last meeting and are 6-4 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Without Zion, Duke was able to rebound with a 75-65 win at Syracuse on Saturday. The Hokies are 12-2 SU at home and play the kind of defense that will keep this one close enough to win at the end. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

L.A. Lakers at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Lakers- The return of LeBron James to the Lakers lineup hasn't had much of an impact as they have gone 3-5 since his return and they are currently out of the playoff picture. Memphis has never been in the playoff hunt as they have lost their last four but are 15-15 ATS while at home. LA is favored here but are only 12-18 straight-up on the road and fell to the Grizzlies 107-99 last December in Memphis. The visitor has won the last two meetings and that changes here. Take MEMPHIS!

Philadelphia at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over 76ers- This could have been a match-up of two dominant NBA centers with the 76ers' Joel Embiid and the Pelican's Anthony Davis. But, the current situation has Embiid resting a sore knee and Davis relegated to part-time duty with his trade status pending. New Orleans seems to have adjusted to the idea of playing without Davis as the were able to handle the Lakers 128-115 last time out while Philadelphia has struggled without Embiid and were crushed on both the boards and the scoreboard by Portland on Saturday. With or without Davis the Pelicans are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games against a team with a wining percentage above 60. Tale NEW ORLEANS!

Oklahoma at Iowa State 8:00 ET

Cyclones (-) over Sooners- A match-up between a pair of Big-12 clubs that are struggling and are out of sync right now. Although Oklahoma has won their last two but they had dropped their previous five games and are just 5-9 in conference play. Despite these weak numbers the Sooners are actually 8-1-3 ATS in their last 12 road games and 17-7-3 ATS in their last 27 games overall. Iowa State ranked No. 20 has dropped their last two and three of four but have already defeated the Sooners 75-74 in Austin three weeks ago. The key factor for me is that Iowa State is 8-2 ATS over Oklahoma in the last 10 meetings. Take IOWA STATE!

Indiana at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Pacers- This is just the second meeting of the season between these two and Indiana took the first matchup 125-88 at home in December. A lot has happened since then not the least of which was All-Star Victor Oladipo going down for the season. The Pacers with their team style have won their last two while placing seven players in double figures. Detroit who started the season hot goin 13-7 and then fell into a deep hole by winning just four of their next 20. With Indiana having won 8-of-11 meetings and the Piston placed as an underdog here fortunes will turn. Take DETROIT!

Michigan State at Michigan 3:45 ET

Spartans (+) over Wolverines- Upon further review I have revised my initial thoughts on just how good Michigan actually is. The Wolves have won their last 22 home games and have taken the past three against the Spartans but State has some support with trends. To start with Michigan State who has won their last four games after a 3-game skid is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 against the Big Ten and they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games and the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take the SPARTANS!

Orlando at Toronto 3:30 ET

Raptors (-) over Magic- Orlando had a five-game winning streak where their average margin of victory was 22.8 points and then the All-Star break arrived. Now, when this happens people say the time-off came at the worst of times as they were putting their act together. And then, of course, they lose their first game back at home to Chicago. Okay, as if that isn't enough everyone that has anything to do with the Magic is crying about how they lost there 'mojo' and momentum form the head coach through the ranks of players. Well, suck it up boys this is professional sports. With that attitude I see them going south again. Take TORONTO!

Cincinnati at Connecticut 2:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Bearcats- Cincinnati who started the season so well have moved back to the pack (slightly) as they have gone 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. Connecticut who is in the rebuilding process are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games. These two met the second week of January in Cincinnati and the Bearcats squeaked out a 74-72 overtime win that showed the Huskies that they could play along side this team. Take CONNECTICUT!

Villanova at Xavier 1:30 ET

Musketeers (+) over Wildcats- Villanova has dominated this series winning 11 of the last 12 ATS including the last four with the favorite covering 12 of the last 13. But, the Wildcats are just 5-5 straight-up in true road games this season while Xavier is 10-5 straight-up at home. Villanova plays four of their next five on the road and they are just not as powerful up front and lack the depth of last year's squad. With four players in double figures the Musketeers can keep this one close enough. Take XAVIER!

Houston at Golden State 8:30 ET

Rockets (+) over Warriors- Now, in the NBA we have been keeping tract of a pair of amazing on going feats as James Harden has scored 30 points or more in 32 straight games but may be out tonight with a sore neck. Houston has already defeated the Warriors twice this year without a loss but are in a tough spot here. The Rockets are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games while Golden State is 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. The Warriors get the money tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Sacramento at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Thunder- One of the amazing feats of the NBA season ended last night in a very unusual way. Russell Westbrook has posted 'Triple-doubles' in every game for over a month failed to make those 'magic' figures in a game that went double-overtime and his club scored 148 points and yet Westbrook fell short as he posted 'just' eight assists. The Kings are 2-1 against OKC this season but are 10-30 SU in the last forty meetings including 2-17 all-time in Oklahoma City. Look for Westbrook to get his 'triple' tonight and for the Thunder to get it done. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Florida State at North Carolina 3:45 ET

Seminoles (+) over Tar Heels- Carolina of course if off of their 88-72 victory at Duke where they were in command from start to finished (especially after the 19:34 mark of the first period). Florida State has been no pushover winning their last eight straight-up. The trouble is FSU 1-6-1 ATS in the last eight meetings while the Tar Heels are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Iowa State at Texas Christian 2:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Cyclones- Both these clubs have gone south of late with TCU on a 3-game losing streak and a 1-6 ATS slide. Iowa State came up with a big win against Kansas State last Saturday but are 1-4 ATS in their last five. The Horned Frogs have won the last three meetings including a 92-83 win in Ames as a 10-point dog two weeks ago. TCU is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games and with them being such a short dog here against a ranked team I think they do it again. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Auburn at Kentucky 1:30 ET

Tigers and Wildcats- Auburn who has been a huge point spread disappointment this season but took out all their frustrations on Arkansas last time out going wire-to-wire in a 79-56 rout where they stepped out to a 22-1 lead. Tigers 2-6 ATS on the road while Kentucky is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 at home and playing as good as anyone one in the country. The Wildcats are 47-2 lifetime in Lexington over the Tigers and already defeated the them 82-80 at Auburn four weeks ago. Tigers bite and get revenge here. Take AUBURN!

Portland at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over 76ers- Both clubs enter this fray having won their last two and have met once this season in Portland on December 30 as the Blazers ran the Sixers out 129-95. Joel Embiid did not play in that contest and is off of a double-double in the All-Star game but will not play tonight to rest his left knee. Philadelphia has had the overall series edge of late going 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and are 4-0 ATS in the last four in Philly. But, Portland is 10-1 ATS when playing on one day's rest and with Embiid out look for the Blazers to take advantage. Take PORTLAND!

Virginia at Louisville 12:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Cavaliers- Every season it seems like the same story as Virginia opens the season and is way ahead of everyone on defense and builds up a great record. Then when the big games come they do well but it never seems like they do well enough to get over the hump. They lost their two biggest games of the year this season both to Duke. After blowing a 23-point lead against Duke Louisville has now dropped three of four including a 69-49 loss at Syracuse with their lowest scoring output of the season. Virginia is an amazing 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games but the Cardinals are in need. Take LOUISVILLE!

Tennessee at Louisiana State 12:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Volunteers- This should be a good one as the No. 5 Vols rebounded well from their crushing loss at Kentucky Saturday and now its the Tigers' chance to rebound off of a loss. Florida defeated LSU on overtime Wednesday Good teams like these two usually have fine ATS records and both have proved profitable as Tennessee is 6-2 ATS on the road and in their last eight games as well and LSU in 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. In head-to-head meetings the Vols are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 and the underdog is 12-4 ATS in the last 16. Tigers claw and rebound their way back from their loss to Florida. Take LOUISIANA STATE!

Utah at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has won the last four meetings against the Jazz and have won 15 straight regular season home games in this series. The Thunder were hot before the break winning 11 of their last 13 while Utah has won 13 of their last 16. For Utah Rudy Gobert who has been one of better and most productive players in the league claims he is on a 'mission' after being left off the All-Star team and claims to be reenergized after his disappointment. With the numbers so dominate in this series I'm surprised at low the points spread is here. But a though to hold is that the Jazz are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a loss and they are off of a close loss to the Warriors. Take UTAH!

Indiana at Iowa 9:15 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Hawkeyes- Oh how the mighty have fallen...Indiana was 12-2 and undefeated in Big Ten (3-0) action and had visions of their then it all happened. The Hoosiers have lost 12 of their n last 13 including their last four in-a-row and now their conference dreams of glory has waned. Iowa on the other side dropped a 66-65 decision to Maryland (Megabucks winner) last time out but had won their previous four. The No. 19 Hawkeyes may be 13-3 SU as hosts but are just 6-10 ATS. Indiana has defeated Iowa four of the last five meetings and the underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take the HOOSIERS!

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver who hasn't had the most difficult schedule of late have won 10 of 14 before the break and travel into hostile territory to play Dallas. The Nuggets have the second best record in the Western Conference have won six of the past eight meetings but that doesn't tell the whole story. In the last eight meetings the Mavericks have gone 6-1-1 ATS while Denver is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games. Add that Dallas is 8-1 ATS after a double-digit loss in their last nine tries. Take the MAVERICKS!

Detroit at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pistons- A pair of the more disappointing NBA clubs face-off in Atlanta where the Hawks will entertain Detroit. Of these two squads the Detroit Pistons are by far are the bigger disappointment and has underachieved with having Blake Griffin (26.9) and Andre Drummond (22.8 last-10) leading their way to mediocrity. Atlanta was project to be the league worst and haven't shown much with an outside gunner that can't shoot and doesn't play defense but Trae Young can just up and bite you every once in a while. Pistons are just 9-17 SU on the road and are giving points here. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Rockets- My only real concern here is if LeBron James will be able to play and be effective. Houston's James Harden has scored 30 or more points in each of his last 31 games and the Rockets are 21-10 in those games. The Rockets are 3-0 against the Lakers this season and have dominated this series going 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 8-2 ATS in Los Angeles. The Lakers have been without James 17 games and have lost eight of their last 11. With James back to Lakers are different and Houston struggles again sub-500 teams as they are 1-6 ATS against teams with losing records. Add that the Rockets are just 10-18 ATS on the road. Take the LAKERS!

Boston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee entered the All-Star break with the best record in the East (43-14) including an impressive 23-5 SU at home whereas Boston is just 14-13 SU and 11-16 ATS on the road. The Celtics Kyrie Irving has had two weeks to rest his sore knee ready to make a stretch run (which starts here) and I look for him to be very aggressive. Like before the break we had Boston to upend the 76ers in Philadelphia and they responded with an outright win. I expect more of the same tonight. Take BOSTON!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have had their way against Miami for the most part as they are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings (1-0 this season) and are 5-2 ATS in Philadelphia. The Heat lost to the Sixers in the first round of the Playoffs last season as Philly won in five games as Joel Embiid dominated play, but he is sidelined tonight and I look for Hassan Whiteside to take advantage. The Heat are playing their sixth straight road games but they enter here with an 18-11 ATS road record. Take MIAMI!

Butler at Marquette 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Golden Eagles- No. 10 Marquette has shocked the Big East with their overall play and 10-2 conference record. The Warriors (I mean the Golden Eagles) are reminding people of their glory days under Al McGuire as 5-foot-11 Markus Howard has scored 30 or more points in four of his is 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. But otherwise the trends support Marquette who is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games and the Bulldogs have struggled on the road going 9-19 ATS. The Eagles last played eight days ago and may have a little rust here. The line is too inviting to lay. Take BUTLER!

North Carolina at Duke 9:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- #1 Duke has won their last nine while #9 North Carolina has won 8-of-9 and is 6-2 ATS in last eight games overall and 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings. But the Blue Devils are 5-3-1 in the last nine meetings. The road team has played well as they are 17-7-1 ATS in the last 25 meetings. Those are some very impressive trends. These are the two top scoring teams in the ACC with the Heels at 87.5 and the Devils at 88.4 at home. Carolina 8-1 SU in true road games and 6-0 ATS in ACC action while Duke is 13-1 SU at home and 8-6 ATS. This 'price' is extremely high and I believe for good reason. Take DUKE!

Villanova at Georgetown 6:30 ET

Hoyas (+) over Wildcats- Defending NCAA Champion No. 17 Villanova has already lost six games this season as they try and recover from blowing an early (29-10) 19-point lead falling to St. John's. The Wildcats are still a dominate force in the Big East as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 conference games and 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games while the Hoyas have been terrible at home ATS going 10-5 SU but a miserable 4-10-1 ATS as hosts. But, the home teams are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Look for Georgetown to rebound from their 90-75 loss to Seton Hall and get the money here. Take GEORGETOWN!

Maryland at Iowa 8:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- My first impression of this match-up is that the 'line' looks very suspect as No. 19 Iowa hosts an unranked Maryland squad. When you consider that Iowa is 13-2 straight-up at home a think this line is way too low and a sucker 'bet' for some reason. The Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and they are coming off of a 65-52 loss to Michigan. Iowa is off of a buzzer beating non-cover at Rutgers Saturday and have won their last four straight-up and this line is way low. Take MARYLAND!

Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Boilermakers- Win or lose this will be an ugly affair as these intra-state rivals have no love lost for each other. Both Big Ten foes are moving in opposite directions and they are moving fast. Indiana may be 13-12 but they are putrid against the points where they are 8-18 ATS on the year and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10. Purdue meanwhile has won eight of nine and are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Also note that the favorite is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. But, these are desperate time for the Hoosiers and this one may turn into an outright assault. Take INDIANA!

Mississippi at South Carolina 7:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Rebels- The Mississippi team has been 'hell on wheels' against their opponents as they are not only 18-7 SU but they are an even more impressive 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games overall. These two squads have split the last four meetings with the Rebels going 4-0 ATS but the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings, This is a decent spot for the Gamecocks as Mississippi enters a road favorite after four straight wins. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

T.C.U. At Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Horned Frogs- TCU has hit a huge bump in their season as they have dropped their last two and have now lost four players to the rest of the season. Oklahoma State meanwhile dropped their fifth straight overall and eighth straight in Big-12 action. The Cowboys have dominated this series leading the all-time series 25-7 with the Horned Frogs winning at home in the first meeting this season 70-68. TCU is just 2-5 straight-up in true road games this season while OK State is 6-6 SU at home but just 2-10 ATS as hosts. Because of the injuries to the Frogs 'we' will play on the COWBOYS!

Illinois at Wisconsin 8:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Illini- Inconsistent Wisconsin has dropped their last two and just don't seem to have the same defensive firepower as team of their recent past. Illinois has won four straight after a horrible Big Ten start which included a 72-60 home loss to the Badgers and have lost 14 straight in this series. Whiskey has won the last seven home meetings by an average of 17.8 points and Illinois is 6-19-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings and the favorite is 20-6-1 ATS. I find it difficult to see why the Badgers are still ranked in the Top-25...maybe they will show 'us' why tonight. Take WISCONSIN!

Virginia at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Cavaliers- No. 4 Virginia would possibly be undefeated if they did not have to play Duke who has defeated the Cavaliers twice this season for their only losses. No. 16 Virginia Tech fell at Virginia 81-59 on January 15 when both clubs were ranked in the Top-10. The Cavs lead the series all-time 92-56 but are just 21-30 in Blacksburg and these two have split their series on each of the past three years. Although Virginia is 20-6 ATS on the road the home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. With a bit of revenge on their minds the Hokies get it done. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Villanova at St. John's 5:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Wildcats-Villanova has dominated the Big East the past few seasons while going 43-18 ATS in their last 61 games overall and are 11-1 in conference play. The Wildcats have won four of the last five against the Red Storm including a 76-71 home win the first week of January when St. John's blew an 11-point second half lead. But, although Villanova has won four of the last five meetings straight-up the Red Storm is 4-1 ATS in the last five. With this game at Madison Square Garden the Storm's fan base will be raucous. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Mississippi State at Arkansas 8:30 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Bulldogs- I seem to see it every year in every season where the Bulldogs are touted as a possible Elite-8 of Final-Four club but just like football they fall well short of really being a threat (See vs. Alabama football). At 17-7 and off of a 81-62 win over their nemesis Crimson Tide but have lost 3-of-5 and are 4-6 ATS away from home. Arkansas has dropped their last two on the road and are a miserable 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games but the home team is 24-9 ATS in this series and the Razorbacks are 10-4 straight-up. Getting points here that they most likely won't need. Take ARKANSAS!

Tennessee at Kentucky 8:00 ET

Wildcats and Volunteers- What a great matchup! No. 1 Tennessee brings a 19 game winning streak into Lexington to face No. 5 Kentucky in Louisville where the Wildcats are 13-1 straight-up. Both clubs have been tearing it up everywhere they go as the Volunteers are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games as well as 9-5 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Kentucky meanwhile is 8-1 ATS in their last nine but are just 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings. One difference between the two clubs is that Kentucky at time might have five freshmen on the floor while Tennessee will have an experienced senior laden squad that has never played in a 'big game'...Take KENTUCKY!

Iowa at Rutgers 6:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hawkeyes- This has got to be the 'bogus' game of the day as No. 17 Iowa visits Piscataway to take on upstart Rutgers. The Hawkeyes capped an improbable win Sunday with a 3-point shot at the buzzer after trailing by 11 points with 2:09 remaining and they have had six days to pat themselves on the back. Iowa has won five of six meetings since the Knights joined the Big-Ten with the lone loss coming in the last meeting at Rutgers a year ago. The Knights entered the season just 9-63 SU in conference play and have won five this season including a home win 64-61 over than ranked No. 16 Ohio State. Although Iowa is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 and against the Big Ten they are just 12-15-1 ATS in their last 38 road games. Take RUTGERS!

Iowa State at Kansas State 4:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Kansas State after starting Big-12 play 0-2 have reeled off nine straight conference wins with an SEC loss thrown in the mix and are 10-1 SU at home but just 4-7 ATS. Iowa State is off a crushing loss at home against TCU last Saturday and have had a week to stew over what could have been. The Wildcats are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 Big-12 games including 3-0 ATS in the last three meetings with the Cyclones including a 58-57 win in January. The fact that K.State is 10-1 at home and such a small favorite tells me the odds makers give the Cyclones a shot at winning this game outright. Take IOWA STATE!

Indiana at Minnesota 2:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Golden Gophers- There 'numbers' surrounding this contest are not pretty even though both these clubs are over .500. to start with the once proud Indiana Hoosiers have dropped their last two and nine of their last 10 while Minnesota enters off of four straight losses and is just 3-7 ATS at home. Although the Hoosiers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games they are still just 1-7 ATS in their last eight the underdog is 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings, Take INDIANA!

Arizona at Utah 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Utes- It appears that the issues that the U.of Arizona has off the court have affected their play on the court. The Wildcats have lost five straight their longest losing streak in 35 years and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Utah has been disappointing as well this season and are just 3-8 ATS at home and have been dominated by the Cats since joining the Pac-12. Arizona has won four straight in the series and 13 of 14 including an 84-81 OT win the first week of January and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Utah. Take ARIZONA!

Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Thunder- The storyline here should be the amazing run that Russell Westbrook is having with a record 10 consecutive triple-doubles, but instead we have Anthony Davis going into the tank after realizing that he wasn't going to be traded. The flack and push-back about his professionalism has now surfaced as it should after his 3-point effort against Orlando. OKC is 11-5 ATS in New Orleans while the Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games against teams with winning records. Note that Westbrook had a quadruple-double last time out with points, assists, rebounds and 'turnovers.' Although the Pelicans have lost eight of 11 they will gather themselves here, it is a matter of personal pride after losing by 30-points last time out. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Huskies- At 23-1 and No. 9 in the nation Houston has established AAC dominance by defeating Cincinnati 65-58 last time out and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven. As a matter of fact the Cougars have been the best overall point spread team in the country the past three seasons going an amazing 35-16-2 ATS in their last 53 games overall. Houston is 10-1 SU and ATS on the road and have won four of the last five meetings but are 0-3 ATS in the last three meetings with the Huskies. UConn is 12-2 SU at home and 10-4 ATS. Take the points with a slight letdown by the Cougars. Take CONNECTICUT!

Golden State at Portland 10:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Golden State is on another winning streak with five straight and 16 of 17 while Portland dropped their last two at OKC and Dallas and return to home to host the Warriors. GS is 2-1 over the Blazers this season but are 0-4-1 ATS play the second of back-to-back games and are off of a win last night over Utah. Portland is 23-8 SU and 21-11 ATS at home and are 8-0 ATS when playing with one day's rest. Take TRAILBLAZERS!

Miami at Dallas 8:35 ET

Heat (+) over Mavericks- Miami started their current road trip with w Megabucks win at Portland and since then it has been three straight losses with a 'cover' at Golden State. Even with this cold spell on the road the Heat are 17-11 ATS away from South Beach while Dallas is off a loss at Houston and have cooled off after a 7-0 ATS run they are 1-2 in their last three. This may be the final meetings between a pair of NBA greats that went head-to-head in the 2006 NBA Finals when Dwayne Wade led Miami from a 2-0 series deficit defeating the Dirk Nowitzki and crew. A lot of water under the bridge since then and it's still the Heat here. Take MIAMI!

Milwaukee at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bucks- Whoa, hey I think this 'price' makes a very inviting target for the favorite. Milwaukee is moving into the All-Star break with the best record in the East scoring a league second best 117 points per game. But, Giannis Antetokounmpo has had to sit out this past week with knee soreness and upon his return he was less than the 'stellar' player that we are used to watching. Indiana has been better of late and after dropping four straight and has reeled off six straight wins going 5-1 ATS and when you're 'hot' you're hot as they have won 13 of 15 and four straight against the Bucks at home and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall. Oladipo goes down no problem...take INDIANA!

Rutgers at Northwestern 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Rutgers- Both clubs here are bottom feeders in the Big Ten and enter on losing streaks with Rutgers losing their last three and the Wildcats dropping their last four. The Scarlet Knights who haven't won five conference games since 2014 has a chance here against a club that is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 Wednesday games. Northwestern won the first meeting 65-57 in New Jersey and now turn-about is fair play. Take RUTGERS!

Duke at Louisville 9:00 ET

Cardinals and Blue Devils- Duke comes rolling into Louisville off of a huge season sweep of Virginia and have won eight in-a-row going 4-0 ATS in the last four. Louisville is off a heartbreaking overtime loss at Florida State and how they respond is who they are. The Cardinals are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and 12-3-1 ATS after an ATS loss. The Tigers are 12-2 SU at home and play the kind of defense that held ons of the nations offenses (North Carolina) in a 83-62 road win. With the points and the home floor and that pressing defense ...take LOUISVILLE!

Kansas State at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns over Wildcats- I was just about to say how the Longhorns are not of the same quality as team of recent seasons but when I saw that they are favored over No. 18 Kansas State I started looking for what I might have missed. After all Texas is just 14-10 on the season and a very unimpressive 6-8 ATS at home. Kansas State enters with all the 'numbers' behind them as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and they are 10-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Shaka Smart better start to do some coaching and get these guys ready or he won't be around much longer. Take TEXAS!

Michigan at Penn State 8:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wolverines- This has been one of the ugliest cage seasons for Penn State as they dropped their first eight Big Ten encounters and got their lone win at Northwestern last Monday before bowing to Ohio State 74-70 on Thursday. Michigan has the talent to make it to the Final-Four and is 8-2 in Conference with both losses coming on the road to Wisconsin and Iowa. The Lions are 5-11-1 ATS on the season while the Wolverines have been crushing the book, going 23-9-1 ATS on the road and 36-15-1 in their last 52 Big Ten encounters but this one is too one-sided. Take PENN STATE!

Boston at Philadelphia 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over 76ers- The 76ers flexed their muscles against the Lakers on Sunday and they look to be the big and badass team they think they are. The fire-power they have with Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Ben Simmons, JJ Riddick and now Tobias Harris can play with anybody, anytime. The question is with a 'new' personality thrown into the mix will all that talent jell playing with just one ball. Boston on the other hand knows somewhat team ball is about and have what it take to defeat a talent club w like the Sixers. Boston is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 in Philadelphia. The Celtics have dropped two a-in-row at home to both Los Angeles teams with a letdown the second contest against the Clippers after their last second 'come from ahead defeat' to the Lakers. Boston rebounds Full court...take BOSTON!

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

Tigers or Wildcats- Two of the hottest and best teams in the nation clash in Lexington where #4 Kentucky will welcome #21 LSU in a SEC showdown. Both clubs are 9-1 in conference with the Wildcats winning their last 10 going 8-0 ATS in their last eight and are 13-0 at home. The Tigers have won 12 of its last 13 games scoring 80 or more points in 10 of the last 11 games. Kentucky has won 11 of the last 13 meetings with the Tigers last win at Kentucky in 2009 but LSU is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take KENTUCKY!

Michigan State at Wisconsin 7:00 ET

Spartans and Badgers- How the Badgers are ranked in the Top-25 believe that is reward for seasons past as they just don't look like that kind of team to me. They seem a little different to me this year a half-step back so to speak. MSU finished a great Big-Ten ATS run winning nine straight then dropped three straight before recovering against Minnesota 79-55 Saturday. Wisconsin had reeled off six straight wins and covers before dropping a 61-52 decision at Michigan Saturday. The dog has covered the last four with the Badgers winning the last three ATS +12, +7.5 and +17. Take WISCONSIN!

Kansas at T.C.U. 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs over Jayhawks- I believe this is the first time that I have ever seen Kansas an underdog in basketball to Texas Christian. I know it would take more than the Horned Frogs being an improved squad which they are but there would have to be something else something more...and there is. The Jayhawks who have lost their last four on the road have also lost four starters to injuries and are going with four freshman, a first for coach Bill Self since 2013. KU is 1-6 straight-up on the road and 2-6 ATS in their last eight while TCU is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games and 13-6 ATS in their last 19 overall. Take the HORNED FROGS!

Oklahoma at Baylor 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- Baylor has four projected starters on the sideline and have lost their last two while Oklahoma has lost their last four straight-up and four of the last five meetings. Sooners look for revenge from a 77-47 home loss inflicted by the Bears two weeks ago will have Lon Kruger adjustments working for them. The Sooners have a 45-16 all-time advantage in this series and are 3-0-1 ATS as Big-12 underdogs. Take OKLAHOMA!

Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook is setting all kinds of NBA offensive records and it has paid off for the Thunder as they are 17-games over .500. Currently on the three-game win streak OKC has won 10 of 11 but have struggled against the Trailblazers. Portland is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss. The Thunder have won the two meetings this season and it's time for the Blazers to get into the win column. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Washington at Detroit 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Pistons- Trades have changed to face of both these clubs and I don't think it will matter much in the long run as both these squads are a pair of also-rans as far as the NBA playoffs is concerned. The teams have split their first two meetings on the season each holding serve on their home court. Oddly, since the trades both clubs are unbeaten with the Pistons having won their last three while Washington has won their last two. The Wizards are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings and get it done again tonight. Take the WIZARDS!

Charlotte at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Pacers- While most other NBA teams were making moves at the trade deadline the Pacers stood pat and then ended with a huge minus when All-star Victor Oladipo went down for the season. Indiana has picked up the slack by winning five straight going 4-1 ATS defeating teams with losing records. Charlotte is off of a win at Atlanta and are now just one-game under the break even mark but have struggled at Indiana going 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings there. This one without Oladipo should play down to the final buzzer. Take CHARLOTTE!

Virginia at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Tar Heels- This will be a meeting between a rock and a hard place as one of the nation's top offensive teams North Carolina will host the nation's top defensive team in an ACC showdown among a pair of Top-10 squads. The Tar Heels have won their last seven and have defeated the Cavaliers 18 of the last 19 meetings in Chapel Hill and the home team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. With these impressive trends I would expect the Heels to come up favored but the odds makers sees it differently an 'they' usually have a good reason. Take VIRGINIA!

Cincinnati at Houston 4:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Cougars- Both of these AAC clubs are ranked with the home and favored Cougars at No.12 and Cincinnati No. 23. Both clubs enter today's battle 9-1 in conference play and are meetings for the first time this season. The Bearcats enter on a eight game win streak while Houston has reeled off seven straight wins and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games and 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games overall. Both team play tough defense with Cincy taking two of three last season including the conference championship 56-55. Look for this one to come down to the final buzzer a well, take the points. Take CINCINNATI!

Washington at Arizona State 10:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Huskies- Washington is running away with the PAC-12 and doesn’t seem to have many challengers' The Huskies are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and are up against a conference under-achiever in Arizona State who is 9-19-12 ATS in their last 30 Pac-12 contests. The Sun Devils have shown that they are capable and are 10-3 at home but are coming off a 91-70 beatdown at the hands of Washington State as hosts on Thursday. Although the road team has gotten the money is 20 of the last 29 the Devils are 2-1 in the last three meetings. Take the SUN DEVILS!

Duke at Virginia 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (+2) over Cavaliers- Here it comes the battle for the ACC supremacy as No.2 Duke visits No. 3 Virginia. These two clashed in Durham with the Blue Devils out lasting the Cavaliers 72-70 in their non-cover (-3) win where the line moved three points. That is the only blemish on Virginia's ledger (unless of course you look at their elected officials) and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Duke leads the series 120-51 and has won four of the last five meetings. Add the road team is 20-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Take DUKE!

Louisville at Florida State 4:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- Another conference match-up of ranked team as No. 24 Florida State host ACC rival Louisville in what should be a fairly even battle. The Seminoles enter on a four-game winning streak off of the heels of a 3-game slide while the Cardinals have won 7-of-8 including a win over No. 10 Virginia Tech on Monday so they are well rested. FSU is 10-1 SU at home but just 3-8-1 as hosts ATS while Louisville is 7-2 ATS away from home. The Cards are 34-11 lifetime SU over FSU and win here. Take LOUISVILLE!

Auburn at L.S.U. 2:00 ET

War Eagles (+) over Tigers- LSU has been playing great basketball winning 9-of-10 including a 92-88 overtime win at Mississippi State on Wednesday with their only loss 90-89 to Arkansas. Auburn meanwhile has rallied and won their last three after a 3-game losing streak but has fallen from the Top-25. Seems a bit 'light' for the No. 22 ranked team playing at home to be such a meager favorite for a team that is 11-1 SU at home against a team that is 1-4 SU in true road games. Add that the road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and that the War Eagles are 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. It feels like a 'suckers' bet to me...Take AUBURN!

Kentucky at Mississippi State 1:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A pair of ranked SEC clubs square off in Starkville as No. 19 Mississippi State hosts No. 5 Kentucky. After what was a dreadful start to the season for Kentucky losing their opener by 40+ points to Duke the Wildcats have shown their metal climbing back with a current nine-game winning streak and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven overall. The Bulldogs have been like a yoyo splitting wins and losses their six with the win looking to show up here. State is 10-2 SU at home and the home team is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings. Look for the Bulldogs to bite hard Saturday. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Miami at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Heat (+) over Kings- Sometimes I just can't figure out what GM's are thinking when they make trade deadline moves. Sacramento who has been so good to 'us' this season is about to make the NBA playoffs for the first time after a 12-year drought. The Kings' GM Vlade Divac sent forwards Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph to Dallas for Harrison Barnes and have lost some valuable minutes of playing time. Miami meanwhile has a healthy Hassan Whiteside back in action and he is off of his 28 point, 12 rebound and four blocked shots performance in their 118-108 win at Portland. The Heat are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings in Sacramento. Take MIAMI!

Denver at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over 76ers- Okay so now the 76ers have acquired Tobias Harris in another trade who averages over 20-points per contest along with eight rebounds and 2.7 assists. I am sure of one thing and that is those numbers will drop as the egos of Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler will pursuit their personal statistics. Denver has lost their first two on this four-game road trip and are 1-6 in their last seven road gams and just 2-7-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Still, there is only one basketball allowed in play at a time and Philly is beginning to struggle with that concept. Take DENVER!