Miami at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Heat- With 14 regular season games remaining Miami has a 5.5 game lead over Detroit for the final playoff spot in the East. The Heat bring an eight-game road losing streak to Sacramento and are a half-game behind Milwaukee for the seventh spot and really have no pressure here. Miami hasn't won on the road since January 29 in Dallas and will be may be without Hassan Whiteside and Dwayne Wade and that won't help the Heat's cause. Take SACRAMENTO!

Nebraska at Mississippi State 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Cornhuskers- These two had their NCAA 'bubble' dream burst as they were passed bye for the 'Big Dance' and now settle for a chance to pay at Madison Square Garden. Of these two squads the 'word' seems to be that it was Nebraska that got shafted in the selection process and yet are only a No. 5 seed. The Cornhuskers closed their regular season winning eight of the final nine games before being eliminated by Michigan 77-58. Mississippi State meanwhile is 18-2 at home which includes and early season loss to Nebraska 76-72 which helped the Cornhuskers to a 4-7 straight-up record on the road. Take NEBRASKA!

Washington at Boston 8:00 ET

Wizards over Celtics- Guys, I hope 'we' are not being sucked into this match-up as the 'numbers' just don't add up. Washington has lost their last two and now they are favored in Boston where they have lost nine of their last 10 meetings. This is a tough spot for the Celtics as they have four players 'out' of this contest including this years glue Kyrie Irving. The deleted Boston club also have a questionable Al Horford and will be missing Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown. Take WASHINGTON!

Milwaukee at Orlando 7:05 ET

Magic (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee has had a number of 'face changes' the past month starting with the firing of coach Jason Kidd. Upon his firing the Bucks when out an won six of seven and then lost six of seven before defeating a pair of bottom feeders New York and Memphis. Orlando has dropped their last five on the road and return home to host the Bucks who they have defeated 20 of the last 23 meetings at home. Take the MAGIC!

Denver at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- It is the same old story surrounding the Nuggets who use a strong home court advantage (26-10 SU) and they just can't seem to break through on the road. Denver is 11-20 straight-up on the road and will be playing their playoff final stretch 10 of their last 15 away from Mile High City. Luke Walton turned thing around 'before' the return of Lonzo Ball as LA is 15-7 straight-up in their last 22. Nuggets off a walkover against the Kings 130-104 but will find this contest a bit different. Take the LAKERS!

St. Bonaventure vs UCLA 9:10 ET

Bonnies (+) over Bruins- Who ever wins this contest will enter the field of 64 as an 11-seed and will go to Dallas Thursday and play Florida. UCLA is making their 49th NCAA Tournament appearance and come in losing three of their last five games including the Pac-12 semi to Arizona getting out-scored 13-0 in overtime. St. Bonnies comes in losing to Davidson the eventually A-10 champion but have won 13 in-a-row before that conference playoff defeat. They are back in the 'Dance' first the first time since 2012. Both these clubs like to go with their starters and don't gibe the bench much of an opportunity and the Bonnies have better overall balance. Take ST. BONAVENTURE!

Charlotte at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Pelicans- After a 10-game winning streak New Orleans has dropped their last two while Charlotte just ended their own five-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix on Sunday. The Suns were without leading scorer Devin Booker and tonight the Pelicans Anthony Davis will be back against to face Dwight Howard who has had 30-points in two of his last three games. The Crescent City boys have won three straight in the series but that ends tonight. Take the HORNETS!

Indiana at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over 76ers- Even t he 'players' on the 76ers admit they are a bit up-and-down as they alternate wins and losses off a 2-2 road trip. These two have spilt the first two meetings each winning at home including Philly 121-110 back on Nov. 3. The Sixers like to beat-up on the 'little' guy but struggle against the better clubs and are 1-5 ATS against teams with a winning record while the Pacers are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take INDIANA!

Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- Minnesota was sitting atop of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference in the third playoff spot but have faltered since the injury to Jimmy Butler. The Timberwolves have lost their last three land are facing falling to the 10th spot with a loss here. Golden State is a 1/2-game behind Houston for the lead in the West and they really don't seem very concerned. Sort of reminds me of the Cavs and Celtics last year. They know they will catch and pass them but not today. Take MINNESOTA!

Orlando at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Magic- The LA Clippers have won 12 of their last 17 games and have defeated Orlando eight straight times with the Magic last defeating the Clippers in November 2013. Los Angeles is off a huge win last night over Cleveland but realize a letdown here would wipe out last nights win. Orlando is off a last-second loss in LA to the Lakers at Staples Center 108-107 as the officials incorrectly took away their final opportunity to score and win the game. No Magic here...take the CLIPPERS!

USC vs Arizona 10:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Wildcats- After last night's 'Bad Beat' loss with UCLA (+6) in overtime against Arizona I have a knot in my stomach when looking at this contest. Arizona who won last season's Pac-12 Tournament came away with the ATS overtime win out-scoring the Bruins 13-2 in the extra period. The Wildcats have won the last four meetings between the two and have a huge 9-3 ATS advantage in the last 12 meetings. With such strong trends my question is why have the oddsmakers made this such a shallow line...Take the TROJANS!

Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (-) over Grizzlies- Does NBA Commissioner Adam Sliver realize just how bad some of the 'Association' teams really are. Some of them don't even have to 'tank' to get to the worst record in the NBA. Here is Dallas a team who's owner stated he wants his team to 'tank' and they are a huge favorite over a team that is so bad they don't have to lay-down to lose. Memphis is winless since January 29 and has lost 16 straight and 13 straight on the road. Just ti cinch matters the Grizzlies are 0-16 this season without Tyreke Evans and will mis his ninth straight game tonight. Take DALLAS!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:35 ET

Spurs (+) over Thunder- Which of these two teams would you believe is not going to make the playoffs? The key word is 'team' and that gives the Spurs the advantage as they have played like one for years while OKC is more play ground and breaks apart when it counts most. San Antonio doesn't have a winning road record but it is still better then the Thunders home record. Oklahoma City is off a win and that is bad new for them as they are 1-7 ATS after a straight-up win and add that the Spurs are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Houston vs Wichita State 3:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Shockers- Two of the better rebounding team is the nation face-off as No. 14 Wichita State has a plus-9.8 rebound differential and No.19 Houston posts an advantage of plus-7.8. Both these clubs are evenly matched as they enter this contest with the same overall record and split their pair of meetings this season with each winning as hosts. The Cougars have won their last four and are playing with confidence where as the Shockers are aware they blew the AAC regular season champions at hoe against Cincinnati a week ago and will feel the pressure here. Take HOUSTON!

Alabama vs Kentucky 1:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Wildcats- No. 4 seed Kentucky has won three straight conference SEC Championships winning 12 of their last 13 SEC Tournament games. As if that isn't enough to intimidate Alabama how about nine straight wins over the Crimson and 16 of the last 18 meetings. It was in this same spot the semi-final where the Wildcats defeated the Tide 79-74. Things do get tighter in conference tournaments and the Tide are brimming with confidence after their huge 81-63 win over No. 1 seed Auburn. Stay with the momentum here. Take ALABAMA!

West Virginia vs Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- These two split their season series with both teams winning at home with the Mountaineers getting the 'money' in both games. Texas Tech hit a poor patch as they lost four in-a-row without senior guard Keenan Evans who was missing in the loss to West Virginia but have won their last two since his return. Yesterday was The Red Raiders first Big-12 Tournament win since the beat West Virginia in 2013...They do it agin here. Take TEXAS TECH!

North Carolina vs Duke 9:30 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Blue Devils- Always a treat when these two clash as the ACC 'elite' meet once again with No. 4 Duke against No. 11 North Carolina. The amazing thing to me is that the Blue Devils are where they are with four freshman and Grayson Allen the senior guard leading the way. Well, sort of, the 'big' man for Duke is freshman ACC Player of the Year Marvin Bagley III who had 33 points and 17 rebounds in yesterday's 88-70 win over Notre Dame. The two teams split this season each holding serve and wining at home and both are playing well at this time of the year as should be expected as Duke is 7-1 ATS in their last eight and the Tar Heels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10. What it comes down to is 'Can the Heels contain Bagley III?' They do have the size and coaching. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

U.C.L.A. vs Arizona 9:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Wildcats- There sure will be plenty storylines on this Pac-12 tourney game being played at T-Mobil Arena in Las Vegas. We can start with Arizona coach Sean Miller who is in the mist of an FBI report (that can NOT be good under any circumstances) has returned to his duties and the Wildcats have won their last three. Although Arizona has won nine of its last 11 Pac-12 tourney games but that nemesis from Los Angeles the Bruins actually have the edge. UCLA is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 and 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and the underdogs is 14-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take UCLA!

L.A. Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Lakers- Just when it counts most the Nuggets have stubbed their toe losing their last two and three straight at home. Denver is now in the ninth playoff spot in the West and but is only four games away from the No. 3 spot now occupied by Portland. Lonzo Ball has returned to the lineup and has sparked the Lakers as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games while Denver is 0-4 ATS in their last four home games but are also 4-1 ATS against the Lakers are home. Take DENVER!

Houston at Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Rockets- Houston's winning streak is now at 17 and look to make it 18 at Toronto against the Raptors who have won six straight of their own. The Raptors are the first team to clinch a playoff spot and look to hold the top spot in the East. When a pair of good team like this meet the trends are always positive for both clubs as is the case here. The Rockets are 9-0 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with winning records while Toronto is 4-0 ATS following an ATS loss. My key factor here is that the Raptors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Toronto. Take the RAPTORS!

Baylor vs West Virginia 9:30 ET

Bears (+) over Mountains- These two will meet for the third time with the Mountaineers winning the first two contests by holding the Bears to a 57 point average. The Bears are on the wrong side of the 'bubble' after having lost three of their final four one of those losses was to West Virginia. The Mountaineers with 22 wins should not have to worry about the 'bubble' as they have a number of quality wins over ranked opponents. The Bears have more incentive and double revenge. Take BAYLOR!

North Carolina vs Miami-Fl 9:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Tar Heels- I'm so confused...no, not about my side but the way different agencies interpret the same information. To start with Miami is the ACC's No. 3 seed and received the double-bye while North Carolina is the 6th seed and defeated Syracuse 78-59 (who was no threat). Now, here is where the fun starts, no. 3 seed Miami is ranked 25th and sixth seed North Carolina is ranked 11th so, go figure. The Tar Heels are a strong favorite here off their dominating performance last night but the Hurricanes are well rested and know they can beat this club again as they did this season at Chapel Hill 91-88. Take MIAMI-FL

Boston at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston who started the season with 18 straight wins have come out after the All-star break winning five of six but now trail Toronto by two-games in the East. Both clubs will be missing their top players as the Celtics Kyrie Irving has a knee injury and Minnesota will be with Jimmy Butler. Boston is the better overall club and are 5-2 without Irving and the Wolves are 4-6 without Butler. Minny has had five days rest after their loss at Utah where Karl-Anthony Towns and Jeff Teague were ejected. T'wolves are 25-7 straight up at home and come together for a win tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat over 76ers- This is the 4th meeting between these two this season as the 76ers lead 2-1 with two home wins and then Miami got to hold serve at American Airlines Arena 102-101 just nine days ago. This is the first meeting that Philadelphia gets to see the rejuvenated Dwayne Wade for the Heat and he has been an added spark with 8th seeded Miami. Look for the Heat who are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 continue their fine play. Take MIAMI!

Brooklyn at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (-) over Nets- Both these clubs have dropped their last four games straight-up and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 overall and 1-12 straight-up in last 13. Charlotte had won five straight before their losses and are still in contention in the weak East but still have enough time to qualify but they can not afford a loss tonight to last place Brooklyn. Charlotte has won the last five meetings but the Nets are 4-1 ATS in those games. Tonight the Hornets sting...take CHARLOTTE!

L.S.U. vs Mississippi State 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- Interesting match-up as Mississippi State comes limping into the SEC playoffs off two straight losses one of which was to tonight's opponent LSU who defeated the Bulldogs 78-57. Despite those two losses Miss. St. is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 versus the SEC. The Bulldogs are also 4-0 over LSU in their last four tournament meetings. These two clubs ended the season against each other and I see the same result here. Take LSU!

Texas vs Texas Tech 7:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Red Raiders- If there ever was a team on the 'bubble' it is the Longhorns as their 19-13 record does have some shinning moments while No. 2 Big-12 seed Texas Tech need not worry. These two split their two meetings this season each winning on their home court. The Red Raiders had lost four straight before the return of Keenan Evans who return in the seasons final scoring 23 points in a win over TCU. Losers of four of their last five and yet are the No. 2 seed, I see a flaw here. Take TEXAS!

UNLV vs Nevada 3:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Wolf Pack- UNLV just ended a five-game losing streak with an overtime non-cover win over lowly Air Force while Nevada-Reno who is ranked No. 22 and had a first round bye. Eight-days ago the Wolf Pack destroyed the Rebels 101-75 in Las Vegas and now in the rematch Reno is a 6-point favorite. The Rebels did defeat Nevada 86-78 in Reno but the Wolf Pack did win the regular season Mountain West title and they the 'players' have spoken and believe that they have already done enough to get a bid for the 'Big Dance.' Wrong attitude! Take UNLV!

Cleveland at Denver 10:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Cavaliers- So, Denver has gone from a beaten road favorite at Dallas last night to a home favorite over Cleveland tonight. Maybe, the 126-117 win the Nuggets posted at Cleveland on Saturday has them confident enough to beat the Cavs twice in a row. Cleveland of course will be looking for payback but they are still a team in transition as they continue to struggle. Kevin Love is still out and it is the rest of the team that appears to have 'panic' attacks as LeBron's supporting cast is still adjusting. Take DENVER!

Houston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Rockets- Did you see the Rockets last night as they ran out the Thunder 122-112 at Oklahoma City and won their 16th straight. Even though the game was never close Houston has 'covered' 10 of their last 14. Milwaukee lost to Indiana Monday and have dropped five of the last six games after winning 10 of their last 13 after firing coach Jason Kidd. I believe although the Rockets are paying fabulous ball they should have a slight letdown after their National TV winner at OKC. Take the BUCKS!

Toronto at Detroit 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Raptors- Toronto who owns the top spot in the East and have won five straight and 12 of their last 13 going 10-3 ATS in the span. The numbers here for the Pistons are pathetic as they have lost nine of their last 11 games since trading for Blake Griffin and are coming off an 0-3 road trip. The Raptors pounded the Pistons 123-94 last week in Toronto and I expect Detroit to to forth a big effort to redeem that performance. Take the PISTONS!

St. John's vs Georgetown 7:00 ET

Red Storm (-) over Hoyas- This one seems a bit 'off' as once again we find the lower seeded team an underdog. No. 8 seed Georgetown won and 'covered' both meetings this season and now we find No. 9 seeded St. John's a favorite, be-it the game being played in Madison Square Garden. But, now the Hoyas have lost their last four and are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 while St. John's is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight and the favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Take the RED STORM!

Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish over Hokies- Now, this should be an interesting affair as ACC 7th-seed Virginia Tech is the only ACC team to defeated No. 1 Virginia in conference play and are an underdog against No. 10 seed Notre Dame. The Hokies enter this contest losing 2-of-3 while the Fighting Irish won Tuesday over Pittsburgh 67-64 in Round 1. The reason for the Irish being favored here against a higher seeded team that defeated them at home (80-75) is the return of two standouts Matt Farrell and Bonzie Colson. Notre Dame is 13-4 with those two in the lineup and just 6-9 without them. Take the FIGHTING IRISH!

Vanderbilt vs Georgia 7:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Bulldogs- I know and understand that Georgia is the 12th seed in the SEC tournament and Vanderbilt is the 13th seed but this 'line' just doesn't look right. Even though the Bulldogs have lost their last two and Vanderbilt is off a win they are just 12-19 on the season and a miserable 8-20 ATS with a 12-game ATS losing streak included. With the Commodores having won only one game in 13 tries away from home and with this 'line' they will have to win this game outright and so they will. Take VANDERBILT!

Brigham Young vs Gonzaga 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Bulldogs- So, you think Kansas has a strangled hold on the Big-12 with 14 straight regular season titles and you are right but Gonzaga has out done the Jayhawks bu appearing it their 21 straight WCC Championship game. The Bulldogs have won 16 consecutive WCC Tournament games and have a current 13-game winning streak but are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall. BYU has defeated the Bulldogs three straight years in Spokane before losing both meetings this season. Take BYU!

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver enters this contest winners of their last two both on the road against lowly Memphis on Friday and Cleveland on Saturday. Dallas as usual is on a losing streak the current run is at a negative three but have a number of strong trends that support their 'action.' The Mavericks who have lost enough games by double-digits are 4-0 ATS at home following a double-digit loss at home and they are 5-1-1 ATS against the Nuggets in Dallas. Take the MAVERICKS!

Houston at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Rockets- So, much has changed since the last time these two met Christmas Day when the Thunder defeated the Chris Paul-less Rockets 112-107 at home. At that time Houston was in the mist of a stretch where the lost seven of the nine games while OKC posted their fifth straight win. Now, Houston has won 15 straight and have dominated the Thunder going 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Oklahoma City. OKC has won five of their last seven but have not defeated a team with a winning record since Feb. 6. I look for Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook to balance the Rockets attack. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Philadelphia at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over 76ers- Two of the stronger NBA rebounders will face-off as the 76ers Joel Embiid and the Hornets Dwight Howard meet and the last meeting between the two did not go so well for the veteran from Charlotte. These two went head-to-head on Friday and Embiid dominated Howard outscoring him 23-6 and out rebounding him 15-6 as Philadelphia won at home 110-99. Even though the 76ers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine road games while the Hornets are 3-0 straight-up and ATS in their last three at home. Take CHARLOTTE!

Wake Forest vs. Syracuse 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Orange- The way I see it Syracuse has to win deep into the ACC Tournament to have a chance of getting an invite to the 'Big Dance' while No. 14 seed Wake Forest would have to win it all to get a bid and at 11-19 they won't be going anywhere else. These two split their two meetings both posting victories at home. The Orange are off a win over No. 20 Clemson while the Deacons have lost their last two and are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games. But, crazy stuff happens in conference tournaments and I expect it to start here. Take WAKE FOREST!

Brigham Young vs. St. Mary's 11:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Gaels- Sharp shooting St. Mary's somehow ended up the second seed in the WCC and have won four-in-a-row. The Gaels lead the nation in field goal percentage (51.5) and ranked 10th in 3-point field goal percentage at 40.8% and have defeated BYU five straight times with five straight 'covers.' Without a doubt the best player on the floor will be St. Mary's 6-11 senior Jock Landale the WCC Player of the Year scoring 21.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest who led the Gaels to their regular season 28 wins. The Cougars will try and avenge their 81-50 loss in the WCC tournament last season and will keep this one close. Take BYU!

Portland at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET

Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- The two 'hottest' teams in the NBA face-off tonight in Los Angeles where the Lakers host Portland who has won 14 straight in this series. LA has won their last five with the return to the line-up of Lonzo Ball who is 14-of-22 from three point range since his return four games ago. Portland has won their last six and that dynamic duo of guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have led the way. The Blazers won the first meeting in LA 95-92 and the Lakers are much improved since then and get the 'money' tonight. Take LAKERS!

Orlando at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (-) over Magic- Both these clubs have won their last two games but for Utah it has so much more significance as they are two games out of the No. 8 playoff seed in the West while Orlando is 23-games under the break-even mark. Utah won 11 straight before the All-Star break and have now won 13-of-15. The Jazz have won the last three in the series including a 125-85 pounding at Orlando. This game too much to Utah for them to make a mistake here. Take the JAZZ!

Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- Both these clubs had streaks ended last time out as Boston had their four-game win streak ended at Houston Saturday night and Chicago broke into the win column after five straight losses with a win over Dallas 108-100 Sunday. Believe it or not the Bulls have won five consecutive meetings in Chicago including a 108-85 in December the Celtics worst loss of the season. Usually I would come back with the squad that was destroyed but the Bulls have confidence and Boston is off an emotional game against Houston. Take CHICAGO!

Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over 76ers- The Bucks are dropping fast losing their last four games but still are in a solid position to make the playoffs entrenched in the seventh spot 1.5 games behind the Sixers. Milwaukee made a coaching change jettisoning Jason Kidd to the unemployed and immediacy when on a winning streak but the euphoric effects seem to have worn off. The mini slump for the Bucks has seen Giannis Antetokoumpo shoot under 40% the last four game and a turn around is expected here. Take MILWAUKEE!

New Orleans at Dallas 7:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Pelicans- It appears that with DeMarcus Cousins 'down' Anthony Davis has more room to work with on the court and has been putting up some amazing numbers. In the last 11 games Davis has averaged 35 points, 13 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.2 blocks with the Pelicans going 8-3 in that span. These two have split their two games this season with each winning on the others court. This time the home court advantage stands as Dallas gets the money. Take the MAVERICKS!

Indiana at Washington 6:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Wizards- The Wizards have started their four-game with losses to Golden State and Toronto and have dropped to 12-19 ATS at home. Washington has taken the last four in the series including a 111-102 win at Indiana four weeks ago. It looks as though the Wiz are finally feeling the effects of the absence of John Wall as they have committed 18 turnovers in each of the past two games. Who knows why but the Pacers are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings in Washington. Take INDIANA!

Connecticut at Houston 4:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Cougars- It doesn't seem to matter to Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson that Houston is seeded behind conference leaders Cincinnati and Wichita State because as he put it 'we have already beaten everybody in this league.' Strangely enough, the Cougars are undefeated at 'home' going 14-0 straight-up and 8-1-1 ATS using a temporary home at Texas Southern. The Huskies are a virtual lock for the final seed and are 5-5 in this series. Look for the points to come into play. Take CONNECTICUT!

Temple at Tulsa 3:00 ET

Owls (+) over Golden Hurricane- Two clubs that were considered dead even about two weeks ago have taken different paths down the stretch. Tulsa has won seven of eight while the Owls have dropped three of four. The Golden Hurricane are locked into the 4th seed in the AAC while Temple who lost heartbreakers to Wichita State and Houston before a loss to lowly Connecticut. A small conflict in trends has Tulsa 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games while Temple is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Take the OWLS!

Cincinnati at Wichita State 12:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Shockers- When the All American Conference was formed most felt the Connecticut was the prize school to enter but they have fallen upon difficult times while Cincinnati and Wichita State became the most formidable. Cincinnati owns a 1-game lead over Wichita State with the Shockers owning a 76-72 win in January and this contest will determine the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. This is the Shockers first season in the ACC after leaving the Missouri Valley Conference where they played since 1945. The Bearcats had won 39 straight home games before their loss to the State and will get their revenge here. Take CINCINNATI!

Oklahoma City at Portland 10:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Trailblazers- Both these clubs are playoff bound and are currently 10-games over .500. Portland has had the best of this series winning the last seven games in Portland and are 2-0 against the Thunder this season. Both clubs seem to have found their rhythm as the Thunder have won their last three and the Trailblazers have won their last five including a 10-point come-from-behind win against Minnesota Thursday. Look for OKC to gain a measure of respect and revenge tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Boston at Houston 8:30 ET

Rockets (+) over Celtics- These two have the longest winning streaks on the NBA season as the Celtics had a 16-game streak as the season unfolded and now it is Houston that has a 14-game winning streak their second such streak of the year. In a meeting at the TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 28 the Celtics won 99-98 after Houston blew a 26-point lead. The Rockets played that contests without Chris Paul, Clint Capela and Luc Mbah a Moute. The Celtics who have won 4-in-a-row have struggled on offense at times and tonight they get exposed. Take HOUSTON!

North Carolina at Duke 8:15 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- In a rarity both No. 9 North Carolina and No. 6 Duke are coming off losses Monday as they both were beaten by last-second baskets. This is the second meetings of the year between these two and the Tar Heels won their first one at home 82-78 as they committed just two turnovers. Despite that loss Duke has won six of the last nine meetings and are 37-11 against Top-10 ranked teams at home. The Devils' Grayson Allen has picked up his offensive output of late and with the home court where Duke is 9-4 ATS while the Heels are 6-9 ATS on the road. Take DUKE!

Detroit at Miami 7:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Heat- The eighth and ninth seeds in the East face-off in Miami where the Heat who hold a 3-game lead over the Pistons for the final playoff spot. Both these clubs are off losses as Miami had an ugly affair against the Lakers while Detroit who is 6-7 since acquiring Blake Griffin fell to lowly Orlando last night. Detroit has won two of the three meetings this season with the last meeting a month ago a 111-107 home win. Miami has 'covered' just 8-of -9 home games. Take the PISTONS!

Kansas at Oklahoma State 4:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas who has already clinched their 14th straight Big-12 regular season title have won their last five games and is looking for revenge for an earlier season 84-79 loss to the Cowboys. The trends are stacked on the favorites side as Kansas is 1904 ATS in their last 14 road games and Oklahoma State is just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games. The Cowboys out-rebounded the Jayhawks 41-28 in the first meeting and with the Jayhawks incentive virtually non-existent they come up short. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Baylor at Kansas State 2:00 ET

Bears (+) over Wildcats- As it looks now both these clubs need wins now and in the Big-12 Tourney as the are on the NCAA Tournament 'bubble.' As the games become more important both these schools have struggled as Kansas State has dropped their last two and Baylor has lost two of their last three. The Wildcats won the first meeting 90-83 and has won and 'covered' the last three while the underdog has won the past six games outright and is 20-7-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Add that Baylor is 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games. Take the BEARS!

Iowa State at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (-) over Cyclones- Anyone that has paid any kind of attention to college basketball this season is well aware of the Sooners swoon as they started the season 12-1 and have now lost seven of eight and 10 of 13. Oklahoma is just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 contests as a good part of their failing has coincided with Trae Young's shooting slump but to tell the true the rest of the squad just isn't all that good. Iowa State is actually the worst of the Big-12 especially on the road where they are 0-9 straight-up and 4-9 ATS overall. The Cyclones are 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings but have been decimated by injuries this year. Take OKLAHOMA!

Toronto at Washington 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Raptors- With the virtual collapse of the Cavaliers and the Celtics having lost their edge of late and Toronto has taken over the top spot in the East with a 71% wining percentage. The Raptors have won 11 of their last 13 with one of those losses coming at the hands of Washington who is 4-0ATS in their last four against winning teams. The Wizards are 10-4 without John Wall and can pull off a surprise here. Take WASHINGTON!

Rhode Island at Davidson 8:00 ET

Wildcats over Rams- No. 16 Rhode Island has already set a school record for wins and their highest ranking in school history. So, Tuesday Senior Night the Rams started five seniors at home where they were undefeated and were crushed 78-48 by St. Joseph's. They were 15-0 at home entering that fray while Davidson lost to St. Bonnies last time out and had won four straight and seven of eight before the loss. The Wildcats have dropped four straight to URI but are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Take DAVIDSON!

Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over 76ers- The question to me here is 'Can Philadelphia get emotionally ready' after coming off a national TV win over Cleveland last night which ended an 11-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. The 76ers have won eight of their last 10 but are just 2-4 ATS in their last six. Charlotte was hammer by Boston 134-106 last time out after winning their previous five. The Hornets are coming of a terrible loss and will be in bounce-back mode tonight. Take CHARLOTTE!

Penn State vs Ohio State 6:30 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Nittany Lions- Penn State defeated Ohio State twice this season and inflicted on the Buckeyes their lone Big Ten home loss of the season. The Nittany Lions set a school record with 13 3-point field goals made defeating Northwestern 65-57 after dropping their previous three games. Penn State won for the first time since their top rebounder shot blocker Mike Watkins who is nursing a knee injury. In a double revenge spot...take OHIO STATE!

Minnesota at Portland 10:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Trailblazers- Minnesota who has made a solid move toward the playoffs this season have had the wind knocked out of their sails as their key off-season acquisition Jimmy Butler is out at least the regular season with surgery on his right knee. Because of Butler's absence Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to play his five-best despite having to play some of their guys out of position. But, how much does that matter on a basketball court where so much of the play is freelance. Take MINNESOTA!

Philadelphia at Cleveland 8:00 ET

76ers (+) over Cavaliers- The most improved club on the floor this season is the 76ers as their youth movement led by Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. But, Philadelphia who is most likely headed to the playoffs have dropped their last two while Cleveland has turned things around since their blockbuster trade and have won seven of their past nine games. Stat wise there are huge conflicts as these two met for years with the 76ers still the doormat of the NBA. The Cavaliers have won 11 straight against the Sixers and 14 of the last 15 and are 16-7 ATS in the last 23 meetings. Cleveland's issue is that they are 4-22 ATS in their last 26 home games against sub .500 opponents. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Yellow Jackets (+) over Wolfpack- Georgia Tech enters this game with seven straight losses while the Wolfpack have won their last four. N.C. State has turned it on of late shooting 50% or better in five straight games and this coincides with the return of point guard Markell Johnson who was suspended for seven games in December and January. The key factor here is that the Wolfpack are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 road games and Georgia Tech is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 home games. Take the points with the YELLOW JACKETS!

Virginia at Louisville 8:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Cavaliers- Virginia has already locked up the ACC regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament next week. Louisville on the other hand has had a season of turmoil between losing coach Rick Pitino and other off the court issues. The Cardinals are on the 'bubble' and this should give them enough incentive against a team that has already clinched. Although Virginia hasn't lost a road game since February 2017 a loss to North Carolina. Louisville has shuffled their lineup in recent games and are scrambling for each win. They need the wins and have a chance here. Take LOUISVILLE!

L.A. Lakers at Miami 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Heat- Los Angeles has picked up the pace and won their last three contests although each opponent was at the bottom of their division. Miami is off an emotional 102-102 win over Philadelphia as Dwayne Wade drained a buzzer beater for the win to lift the Heat to 3-8 straight-up in their last 11. Miami's home record improved to 8-18-2 ATS. Los Angeles has made huge strides this season winning seven of their last 11 as their youth and depth had nine different Lakers score in double-figures last time out in their win over Atlanta. Play the 'hot' hand...take the LAKERS!

Wichita State at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Knights (+) over Shockers- Wichita State who has won their last six trails AAC leader Cincinnati by 1-game and they will meet the No. 10 Bearcats at home on Saturday. In order for that game to decide the conference champ the Shockers 'must' win here. The problem is that State can not but help but look ahead and teams in 'must' games struggle. Central Florida has dropped their last two but are third in the country in least points allowed at 61.2 per game. Wichita State won the first meeting 81-62 and Knights coach Johnny Dawkins with make the proper adjustments and the look ahead factor for the Shockers can not be over looked. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Houston at S.M.U. 9:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Cougars- I know we have seen some D-1 routs at this level but for the most part it was women's basketball (UConn) destroying opposition by 60 or more points. But, Houston did it last time out against doormat East Carolina leading 62-13 at halftime before winning 109-58. SMU has played their last seven games with seven scholarship players or less because of injuries. Despite what is going on the Mustangs have won seven of the last nine regular season meetings and are 6-1 since both joined the AAC with the only loss this season at Houston. I expect a great effort from Mustangs at home who are 23-10-1 ATS in their last 34 games as hosts. Take SMU!

Villanova at Seton Hall 8:30 ET

Pirates (+) over Wildcats- Just how good a job is Jay Wright doing at Villanova...well here is something to pounder the Wildcats haven't had back-to-back losses since 2012-13 when the lost to Louisville in Big East Playoffs and then to North Carolina in the NCAA's. Now, they are off an overtime loss to Creighton while Seton Hall was defeating St. John's in overtime at Madison Square Garden and have won their last three. The Pirates are 13-2 straight-up at home and with points in their pocket here I expect a close encounter. Take SETON HALL!

Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Thunder- Well, the crybabies are screaming louder then thunder as Oklahoma City's 'Big-3' Westbrook, Anthony and George are complaining about the lack of whistles going their way. With the least amount of passes to teammates for assists in the NBA the Thunder should try and move the ball to players in better position and stop their bitching. Dallas is who we knew they would be but this talk of tanking has all eyes upon the team from Texas. The Mavericks have won 2-of-3 meetings this season and are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take DALLAS!

Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pacers- Indiana is fortunate enough to play the two worst teams in the NBA in consecutive games as they were at Dallas Monday night and are in Atlanta tonight. Monday, the Pacers fell to to the Mavericks 109-103 and had their 4-game winning streak stopped and tonight its against the Hawks. Last Friday the Pacers pounded Atlanta 116-93 and the Hawks then lost to the Lakers 123-104 starting their four game home stand on Monday. Look for the Hawks to fly high here. Take ATLANTA!

Charlotte at Boston 7:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Celtics- Boston who hit a bit of a rough patch before the All-Star break losing their final three games, but have come out with three straight wins since with the return of defensive specialist Marcus Smart. The Celtics have won the last six meetings with Charlotte and are 9-1-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings but the Hornets have a season high five-game winning streak of their own. A note about the Celtics three wins they have been against three of the NBA's weakest teams with Memphis, New York and Detroit. Stiffer competition here. Take CHARLOTTE!

Temple at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Owls- Does coach really matter or is it just recruiting? Well, for Connecticut since the departure of former coach Jim Calhoun the Huskies have become an also-ran under Kevin Ollie who was national Champion for the Huskies while playing for Calhoun. Temple demolished UConn earlier this season 85-57 and is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall while under Ollie the Huskies are just 7-21 ATS in their last 28 home games. So, with these lopsided stats why are the Owls less then a long range field goal favorite. Take CONNECTICUT!

L.A. Clippers at Denver 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Nuggets- This match-up pits a pair of border line playoff clubs that are currently 8th and 9th as the Clippers trail Denver by 1-game. Denver has won seven of their last nine with a loss last time out against Houston while Los Angeles has won eight of their last 11 games and are ending a seven-game road trip. The Clippers have played only twice in the last 13 days with their last game four days ago and will be well rested and ready to go. Take LOS ANGELES!

Oklahoma at Baylor 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- It looks like the Sooners swoon losers of six straight and 0-8 ATS has ended with their impressive 86-77 win over Kansas State. The fact that Oklahoma's last win before their slide was against these same Bears 98-96 as Trae Young scored 44 points and the winner of the first meeting has swept the series five of the past six years. Oklahoma has struggled on the road going 0-8 ATS while the Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last eight contest but the over-riding factor is that the Sooners are 25-12-2 ATS in the last 39 meetings. That is a large sample and I'll trust it. Take OKLAHOMA!

Washington at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Bucks- Interestingly enough the Wizards are 10-3 since All-star ball hog John Wall went down including a 109-94 win over Cleveland Sunday while Milwaukee lost a 123-121 overtime heartbreakers at New Orleans Sunday. A couple of trend here have Washington at an advantage as they are 7-1 ATS when playing on one days rest while the Bucks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing 100 points in their previous game. The Bucks defeated the Wizards twice in January and this time around Washington gets the money. Take the WIZARDS!

Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers- The final two clubs in playoff position in the East face off in Miami as the 8th seed Heat host the 7th seed 76ers. Miami broke out of a nine-game slump where they went 1-8 straight with a huge 115-89 win over hapless Memphis on Saturday. Philadelphia on the flip side lost Sunday to Washington Sunday after having won seven in-a-row and will play seven of their next eight on the road. The Sixers have lost their last two trips to Miami by an average 25 points and fall short once again. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma State at Iowa State 7:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Cowboys- Man this is scary, I mean I know how bad Iowa State really is compared to the rest of the Big-12 and how badly the Cowboys need this game. Oklahoma State is on the bring of playing themselves out of the NCAA tournament with losses in three of their last four games. Iowa State has seen their year go down with injuries as they are missing three starters and are seeing freshman get more playing time. The Cowboys have a 64-63 series edge but the Cyclones have won 10 of the last 11 meetings including six straight in Ames. Somehow...it's IOWA STATE!

Houston at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Rockets- Yes, I do understand that the Rockets have blasted-off and have won 12-in-a-row and 20 of their last 22. Utah on the other hand is 0-4 ATS in their last four home games (something that is very rare) but tonight they are up against the NBA's highest scoring team and they have held 10 of its last 13 opponents under 100 points. Defense is the key for the Jazz and they will put it on display tonight. Take UTAH!

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Indiana at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Pacers- A pair of four-game steaks will clash here as the Pacers who have won four straight are looking to make a move for the No. 3 playoff spot now held by Cleveland. Dallas on the other hand has dropped their last four as rookie sensation Dennis Smith Jr. has slumped in the two road games following the break and are happy to be at home. Indiana fell to the Mavericks 98-94 at home in December as Smith had just nine points. This time at home he returns to form. Take DALLAS!

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Lakers- The Lakers have a 'refreshed' look as their newcomers have help lead them to a pair of victories after the All-star break. Lonzo Ball and Isaiah Thomas are coming off the bench while Julius Randle and Caldwell-Pope are running the show. Pope who is returning to Pope who played at Georgia is off his career best 34 points leading the Lakers to their sixth win in their last nine while Atlanta has dropped three straight (all on the road) and five of six. The Hawks considering it all are a respectable 16-14 ATS at home and get it done here. Take ATLANTA!

Duke at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Blue Devils- No. 5 Duke is making a late season move as they have won their last five including four contests where freshman sensation Marvin Bagley III was sidelined with a knee sprain. The Blue Devils have dominated this series defeating Virginia Tech 74-52 two weeks ago and hold a 46-9 series advantage. The Hokies got caught looking ahead to this encounter Saturday's as they fell to Louisville but have won four of their last six. As a matter of fact Tech is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 ACC games and will get the cash tonight. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Houston at Denver 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Rockets- Houston who is fighting tooth and nail with Golden State for the top spot in the West have won 11 straight and 18 of 20 going 14-6 ATS in that span. Denver is also a team that is streaking but not to the extent of the Rockets as they have won 10 of 13 and are 7-1 in February going 7-2 ATS in their last nine. Houston has built a strong record against a number of 'soft' teams but now they must play 12 of the next 13 games against teams with winning records. Denver has enough to surprise here. Take the NUGGETS!

Northwestern at Iowa 7:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Hawkeyes- Northwestern who has dropped five straight games has been a major disappointment as they were expected to challenge the top contenders. Iowa has been no prize either as they have lost their last six as this shapes up as their final game of the season. The Wildcats posted a win over Iowa last season and have won three of the last five meetings. The Hawkeyes will be happy to see the season end. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Penn State at Nebraska 5:15 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska perennially are one of the 'bubble' team that ends up in the NIT or some other minor tournament. The Cornhuskers have had a great year ATS going 21-7 and are 15-1 straight-up at home including 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. So, my question is why is this home team such a small favorite? Probably because Penn State has come up 'big' a number of times this season and they have better balance then Nebraska. The Lions are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in the Big Ten and get the money here. Take PENN STATE!

San Antonio at Cleveland 3:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Cavaliers- San Antonio has lost their last four and six of their last seven but their biggest loss of the season may be the loss Kawhi Leonard. The Spurs remain in third place in the west have been atrocious on the road (for them) going 13-19 while Cleveland as we all are aware have been the 'worst' at home and are 6-21-1 ATS. The Cavaliers have won three straight in the series but the Spurs are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings in Cleveland. Take SAN ANTONIO!

UNLV at New Mexico 2:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Lobos- There are a pair of teams that the 'locals' in Las Vegas bet day in and day out and one of them they scoop the cash and the other clubs they get bashed. The Las Vegas Golden Knights the expansion NHL team is breaking records and the Las Vegas 'bookies' with their fabulous season while UNLV the towns most popular team to bet on is a meager 4-21-4 ATS in their last 29 road games. There was a time when New Mexico had one of the strongest home floor advantages at the 'Pit' but things have changed of late as they struggle to be at .500. After two putrid performances the Rebels bounce back here. Take UNLV!

Detroit at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Hornets- Blake Griffin made quite a splash when he came over to the Pistons leading them to five straight wins, but, thing have taken a negative turn as Detroit has now dropped four of their last five. Charlotte meanwhile has started to play better basketball as they have won and 'covered' their last three after a four game tailspin. The Hornets haven't been consistent enough to lay points here as they are just 24-31 ATS while the Pistons are 14-11 ATS on the road. A small trend has the Hornets 0-4 ATS on Sundays. Take DETROIT!

Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Jazz- Dallas owner Mark Cuban put the Mavericks in a tough spot as he stated that they have to 'tank' the rest of the season and then they came out and got blown out by the Lakers 124-102. Utah has won the last three meetings but Dallas is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings and are 4-0 ATS when playing the second of back-to-back contests. Utah had their 11-game winning streak snapped their first time out after the All-star break as their momentum was thwarted. Despite what the owners says these guys will play to win tonight. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Golden State 8:30 ET

Warriors (-) over Thunder- I don't remember the Warriors being down 2-0 to any team in the past three seasons but Oklahoma City has won both match-up with Golden State so far this season. The Warriors dropped four of eight before the break but responded against the Clippers Thursday as Stephen Curry scored 44 points and they are ready to make their second half run. Having double-revenge should keep the Warriors focused here. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Auburn at Florida 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Gators- I know it was only a point or so but I can't see how or why Florida would be favored in this game. They in my mind just don't have the horses and usually as I have said before the come up short in big games more often then not. Not only are the Gators 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games against the SEC they are only 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 home games. Auburn meanwhile I son a mission and led by coach Bruce Pearl they are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 SEDC games, they are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall and they are 10-4 ATS on the road. This time I'll back the trends. Take AUBURN!

Missouri at Kentucky 8:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- After five straight ATS losses Kentucky caught on and have posted two impressive wins over Alabama and at Arkansas. Missouri comes into this fray with a mirror track record, they have dropped their last two after a five-game win streak losing by three in overtime to Mississippi and by one points at LSU. The Wildcats have been inconsistent the entire season and are just 6-10 ATS as hosts while Missouri's defense holds opponents to 66 points on the road. Points worth taking tonight. Take MISSOURI!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won 2-of-3 meetings against New York already this season with the last win three weeks ago when they posted their largest margin of victory 103-73 this season. One thing about professionals is that they respond when embarrassed or humiliated. New York who is without their All-Star Porzingis broke an eight-game losing streak with a 120-113 win at Orlando last time out. The Celtics are in the second of back-to backs as they won at Detroit last night. This time out take NEW YORK!

Southern Cal at Utah 2:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Utes- To start with for a pair of West coast teams that play in the Pacific time zone this is a weird time to start a game (11:30 am local). I guess those from Utah won't have hangovers. Ha this is not Brigham Young! I kind of like both these team as they have been good to me when called upon so matter what some one will get pissed here but, even those Utah has won five straight and get the money more often then not on Saturday's where they are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52. (that's pretty damn good.) So on the other side we see the Trojans are 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings but this is a different USC team then the Utes are used to seeing as their 20-9 overall and 11-5 Pac-12 record would attest. This year's version is 11-4 ATS on the road and 8-3 ATS in their last 11. Take SOUTHERN CAL!

Chip's ACC Heavy Hitter Best Bet

Louisville at Virginia Tech 1:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Hokies- Year after year Virginia Tech always seems to on the NCAA 'bubble' and this season is no different except this time around they have more quality wins. Louisville has lost more then ball games of late as their Championship was stripped away this week as they try to recover from a 26-point loss to Duke. The Cardinals have dominated this series winning 24 of the last 26 meetings and defense is the key as they lead the ACC in blocked shots. Take LOUISVILLE!

Dallas at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET

Mavericks (+) over Lakers- Tanking, yeah tanking that's a good idea. Let me lay-down so that the 'team' can draft someone to take my place and my job. I just don't believe that the players fo it. The 'brass' might try and adjust the roster (like the 76ers) but the players put out. Now, with the focus on Dallas because of owner Mark Cubans remarks this team must come out and play hard and win. Take DALLAS!

Ohio State at Indiana 8:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State at times looked like the best in the Big Ten and then there are times they look like a different animal. The Buckeyes won the first meeting 71-56 as hosts but have had different results when the take to the road as they try to sweep the series for the first time since 2011. Indiana had won four straight before their loss to Nebraska Tuesday but have won four of the last five meetings at home. State has lost their last two road games by a combined 35 points. Take INDIANA!

Charlotte at Washington 7:05 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- Washington did what they were supposed to do last night and took down the Cavaliers (Megabucks winner) 110-103 and have now won eight of their last 10 playing without All-Star John Wall. The Wizards are 17-10 straight-up at home but a lowly 10-17 ATS and they are 4-0 ATS home games against the Hornets. Charlotte has already defeated Washington twice this season and will pick up their third win tonight. Take the HORNETS!

Boston at Detroit 7:05 ET

Pistons (+) over Celtics- There is a dramatic difference in the way the Celtics started the season and the way they finished before the All-Star break. Boston set all kinds of records with their fast start and have hit the skids of late losing their last three and four of their last five before entering their first game since their week off. Boston has been banged up and will have Marcus Smart returning tonight (is that good?) and have are 4-0 straight-up and ATS in their last four trips to Detroit, but that was pre-Blake Griffin. Tonight, it is DETROIT!

Arizona State at Oregon 11:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- At one time this season Arizona State was 12-0 and ranked No. 4 but have managed to split their last 14 games and are just 3-10-2 ATS in their last 10 Pac-12 games. Oregon is off two losses to USC and UCLA in Los Angeles last weekend and are in danger of dropping three straight for the first time in over four-years. The Ducks are 123-16 straight-up at home but the road team is 12-3-1 ATS between these two with Oregon posting a win in Tempe 76-72 in mid-January. In revenge mode the Devils fork the Ducks. Take ARIZONA STATE!