Oklahoma City at Houston 9:00 ET

Rockets (-) over Thunder- Most believe that the MVP of the league will be playing in this contest with the Triple-double rooters believe in ball hog Russell Westbrook while other believe in James Harden. We will save that argument for another time as LeBron takes over in the Playoffs. Harden was second in scoring (29.1) to Westbrook but led the NBA in assists (11.2) while averaging 8.1 rebounds while the Rockets won won the last three meetings straight-up. Oklahoma City is just 1-9 ATS in the last 10 meetings and are 1-5 ATS in Houston. Take the ROCKETS!   

Chicago at Boston 6:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Bulls- Chicago made it into the playoffs by winning their final two game by a combined 86 points over Orlando and Brooklyn. The Bulls will find the going a bit tougher here as Boston is 4-0 ATS at home against them in their last four meetings. Both of those final two crushing wins for Chicago came at home but on the road they are only 16-26. These two met five weeks ago in Boston and the Celtics run over and through the Bulls 100-80. Expect more of the same. Take BOSTON! 

Atlanta at Washington 1:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Wizards- Washington had one of the great runs in the NBA this season but finished losing five of their last eight and ended up with the No. 4 seed and will host Atlanta who is the No. 5 seed. Atlanta turned it on at the end of the regular season winning four straight until they 'rested' keys players in their season ending loss. The Hawks had dropped eight of nine without All-star Paul Millsap before turning it around the last five games when he returned to the lineup. Hawks fly here. Take ALTANTA!

Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Clippers- This has been a one-sided series for years as the Clippers have won 18 of the last 20 meetings. However, Utah is 18-6 with Derrick Favors, who missed 31 games in the line-up. Los Angeles has won seven straight entering the playoffs while the Jazz have won seven of their last nine entering the playoffs. In an oddity both teams have the exact same home and road record at 29-12 at home and 22-19 on the road. The Clippers have more flash but the Jazz play better defense. Take UTAH! 

Memphis at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (-) over Grizzlies- Like the Cavaliers San Antonio come limping into the playoffs losing their last three and four of the last five. These two split their four games this season but the Spurs have defeated Memphis two of the three times that they have met in the playoffs. The Grizzlies losers of their last two are just 19-22 on the road while San Antonio is 31-10 at home. Although the Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings they will fall here. Take SAN ANTONIO! 

Indiana at Cleveland 3:30 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Pacers- Oh boy, I can't tell you how much I like this bet! Here are the Cavaliers who had the top seed sewed up with four games to go and went on the lose their last four and ended up the No. 2 seed. Indiana has won five of six with Lance Stephenson in the lineup and he as he has shown in the past has no fear going up against LeBron James. The Pacers struggled on defense ranked 20th and Cleveland leads the NBA in 3-point percentage and 3-pointers made per game (13). The Cavaliers have won three of four against Indiana and they win here. Take CLEVELAND! 

Philadelphia at New York 8:00 ET

76ers over Knicks- So, who is happier that the season is ending the Knicks or the 76ers? I believe I know as New York quit on the season some time in early February whereas Philadelphia has fought hard night after night. The 76ers have won two-of-three meetings this season and are 23-17 ATS on the road this year. New York has been talking about the off-season for months and now they get a chance to play golf. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Houston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets have shown the biggest improvement of all NBA teams this season and I need not go into the details. They are 'locked' into the No. 3 seed in the West and close their season at home against Minnesota on Wednesday. So,don't expect much out of the Rockets tonight as James Harden get a chance to rehab his sore wrist and is expected to 'rest' Lou Williams. The Clippers are tied with Utah for the fourth playoff spot and although the Rockets have dominated LA this season winning both meetings by a combined 43 points but will bring intensity into tonight contest. Take CLIPPERS!  

San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET

Spurs (-) over Trailblazers- Portland has put together a great run to make the playoffs as the final and No. 8 seed and get to play Golden State in the first round. The Trailblazers have been playing with huge intensity and now get to play without the pressure that they have been carrying for the last month. The Spurs are the other hand are 'locked' into their No. 3 spot and haven't been playing well and now coach Gregg Popovich says, 'nobody is going to rest.' Stange price to lay on the road but tonight it's the SPURS!

Charlotte at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (-) over Hornets- At first look at this matchup I would think about playing 'against' the club that just clinched a playoff spot and 'with' a team that has just be eliminated. Milwaukee has clinched a spot but just which seed we are no sure of as of yet. Charlotte believes it is a playoff team that just didn't make it and are already looking toward next season. This seems like a strong price to pay for the Bucks but it will be worth it although the Hornets are 6-0 ATS in their last six trips to Brew-City and the Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. That all changes here. Take MILWAUKEE! 

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

Clippers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio is locked-in to the second seed in the West and will be limiting minutes to their starters and fort he most part going their the motions the next three games. Los Angeles is on a four-game run and as long as the game has no real significant meaning they have a chance. With a win last night over Dallas it is good to note that the Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last back-to-backs. Take the CLIPPERS! 

Boston at Charlotte 6:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Celtics- Both these clubs have dropped their last two games and have lost out on their primary goals. Boston was in the top spot in the East before after getting wasted by Cleveland on Wednesday then got ambushed by Atlanta Thursday night. Charlotte dropped their last two to fall three games behind the final playoff spot and as of now have no pressure while the Celtics are down-trodden and beatable right now. Take CHARLOTTE! 

Chicago at Brooklyn 5:00 ET

Nets (+) over Bulls- The Bulls who are fighting for a playoff spot have what they think is an easy road their final three games playing the NBA's worst (Nets) twice and Orlando and could rally to the fifth seed. But, not so fast my friend, Brooklyn has posted wins in six of their last 10 games overall and four of their last five games at home. The Nets are looking to finish strong and will prove a difficult appointment. Take BROOKLYN!

San Antonio at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (-) over Spurs- We are all aware of teams 'tanking' and giving multiple players 'rest' in the same game but the Spurs position here is acceptable. San Antonio is 'locked-into' the No. 2 seed behind Golden State and they are also the No. 2 seed overall. In their last contest against the Lakers on Wednesday when Kawhi Leonard, center Pau Gasol and LeMarcus Aldridge saw only 18 minutes of action with others sitting the game out completely. Take the MAVERICKS!

Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Raptors- Miami has their playoff fate in front of them as they fight for one of two spots with Chicago and Indiana and play the top four teams in the East starting with this visit to Toronto. The Heat were streaking for over two months but have cooled-off a bit going 5-5 in their last 10. The Raptors are 'locked' into the 3rd seed in the East and have won nine of their last 11. Toronto is 6-2 as hosts against Miami including 2-of-3 this season but will be just cruising until the playoffs. Take the HEAT!

Atlanta at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Hawks- I'm coming off two big wins involving these two clubs with the Hawks winning our Megabucks release last night over Boston and the Cavaliers win over the same Celtics the night before. The difference is Cleveland plays with some pride while Atlanta who is gloating over last night's win will sleep walk here tonight. Take CLEVELAND!

Boston at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- I know that the Hawks are sliding backwards losing nine of their last 11 but have welcomed the return of All-star forward Paul Millsap who is furious with the team's loss to the league worst club (Brooklyn) last time out. The Celtics were completely destroyed by the Cavaliers last night a loss that will have some Impact as reality sets in. Most will believe that Boston will bounce-back from yesterday's loss but I'm betting on the bang-bang theory and expect them to lose again. Take ATLANTA!

Chicago at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Bulls- The Bulls had reeled off four-straight wins before getting ambushed by the Knicks in New York on Tuesday and now go the Philadelphia to face the 76ers who have dropped their last four including a 141-118 beating by the lowly Nets, their worst performance of the season. I expect the 76ers who are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a loss by 10-points or more will put up a fight until the final buzzer tonight. Take PHILADEPHIA! 

Brooklyn at Orlando 7:00 ET

Nets (+) over Magic- Brooklyn the NBA's worst team (by far) is in the mist of a three-game winning streak their longest of the season. Including in the streak is a 121-111 home win over Orlando last Sunday and a 141-118 pounding of the 76ers. Orlando had won the five previous meetings and are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Orlando. The Magic have dropped their last five games going 0-5 ATS and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 and will be without forward Jeff Green. The Nets haven't quit and are the side once again. Take BROOKLYN! 

Miami at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Hornets- I don't like the fact or the way the Hornets lost last night to the Wizards as they blew a 12-point halftime lead falling 118-111. Miami who has had a terrific three months has dropped their last two contests and have fallen into ninth place and are a half-game out of the final playoff spot and 1.5-games behind Charlotte. This game is just so big for Miami that I can't pass them up. Take the HEAT!

Chicago at New York 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Bulls- After a rough patch when most people gave-up on the Bulls, they have fought back winning their last four while New York has lost 10 of their last 13. The Knicks caught a break when it was announced that 'over-rated' Derrick Rose was out the remainder of the season and with (ball stopper) Carmelo Anthony's playing time reduced New York is better off. New York is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in New York. Take the KNICKS! 

Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- After putting together two of the best months in the NBA season Washington has fallen off a bit of late losing their last three and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10. Charlotte on the other hand has won their last three and 7-of-9 both straight-up and ATS. The Hornets sit in 10th place in the East but are just one-game behind Miami for the eighth and final playoff spot. Although Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings they are off a 98-93 home win over the Wizards in their last encounter. Washington is 0-7 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take CHARLOTTE!

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Nets (+) over 76ers- At the end of February the Nets had lost 16 in-a-row and were 40-games under .500 at 9-49. Since that point Brooklyn is a respectable 9-10 (for them) as center Brook Lopez has led the way as the Nets have gone 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games. Philadelphia has won all three meetings this season and yet comes up such a meager favorite at home. The Nets Jeremy Lin should have 'free rein' as 76ers guard Sergio Rodriguez will be sidelined. Take BROOKLYN.

Gonzaga vs North Carolina 9:20 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Bulldogs- For the past year the Tar Heels have been carrying their buzzer beating loss to Villanova in last season's Championship loss and now have a chance to atone. North Carolina who leads the nation in rebounding will have to contend with a Gonzaga offense that ranks second nationally in field goal percentage (50.8) but are making their first NCAA final. The Tar Heels are making their 20th Final-4 appearances with five national championships and that experience and tradition will be enough. Take NORTH CAROLINA! 

Atlanta at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets over Hawks- Last Sunday these two met right here in Brooklyn and the Nets prevailed with a 107-92 victory as a 6.5-point underdog. This time around Atlanta is favored by just a bucket as they have been devalued after dropping eight of their last 11 with All-star Paul Milsap missing the last eight gams due to injury. Brooklyn who allowed 111 points in yesterday's win are 5-0 ATS in their last five games after allowing 100 points. Take the NETS! 

Utah at San Antonio 3:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Spurs- It is not beyond the realm of thought that the Spurs who are 3.5 games behind Golden State for the overall best record in the NBA with six games to play will 'rest' or sleepwalk through this contest. San Antonio won six of seven games but lost ground to the Warriors who are on a 10-game winning streak. Utah who is 2-7 in their last seven on the road has struggled here and are just 7-19-1 ATS in San Antonio but have split two meetings this season. This time around it's...UTAH! 

Charlotte at Oklahoma City 3:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Thunder- Even after two straight wins Charlotte is still out of the playoff hunt two games behind Miami, Chicago and Indiana with six games to go. Oklahoma City has clinch a playoff spot and are sitting on a six seed. The Hornets made 17 3-pointers Friday in their 122-114 win at Denver but have struggled in OKC where they are 1-9-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. This time around Frank Kaminsky, Kemba Walker and Marvin Williams will provide enough to spark and points to get the money. Take the HORNETS! 

Phoenix at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Suns- Can they be passing each other any faster? The Suns who are tanking for the overall No. 1 pick have lost 10 straight while the 'red-hot' Trailblazers have won their last five going 5-0 ATS moving into a 1.5 game lead for the final playoff spot in the West. Phoenix who is concerned with player development established an NBA record for the youngest team to take the floor in an NBA game will be out-classed once again. Take PORTLAND!  

Oregon (3) vs North Carolina (1) 8:50 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Ducks- The last time Oregon was at the Final-4 (1939) the first of the NCAA Tournaments there were only eight teams invited as they were know as the Webfoots. On the other side the last time North Carolina was here Villanova threw it in at the buzzer to win it all and left the Tar Heels runner-up. Leading the nation with nine teams represented in the ACC is down to North Carolina who is 7-1 ATS in their last eight against the PAC-12 while Oregon is 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 games. The Tar Heels who lead the nation in rebounding (+13) are also 4-0 lifetime against the Ducks and are in their 20th Final Four. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Orlando at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Magic (+) over Nets- The two bottom feeders in the East meet in Brooklyn where the improving Nets will host Orlando. The Magic have lost eight of the last 11 after blowing 13-point third quarter lead and losing to the Celtics 117-116 while the Nets also lost by one their last time out to the Pistons 90-89. Orlando who already own three wins over the Nets this season are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Brooklyn and 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Take ORLANDO!

South Carolina (7) vs Gonzaga (1) 6:09 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Gamecocks- Well, my question is, 'does anyone believe in Gonzaga now that they have reached the Final Four? I really don't think so. When I see this South Carolina team play (especially Sindarius Thornwell) I find it difficult to believe that they actually lost 10 games this season. We realize that the Gamecocks are led by their defense and they allow just 65 points per game but few realize the Bulldogs play great defense as well allowing just 60.9 points while averaging 83.2 points, SC scores 72.7 points per contest. The 'numbers' grade out to the Bulldogs advantage (big). Take GONZAGA!

Atlanta at Chicago 5:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has responded with two straight wins after losing seven straight and have a chance to finish the No. 5 seed with just seven games remaining. The Hawks All-star power forward Paul Milsap has missed the last seven games and is not expected to play this weekend while Bulls power forward Jimmy Butler is averaging 27 points and 9.6 assists the last five games. Chicago is 0-3 against the Hawks this season and look to post their first win over them today. Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- The Mavericks were making a move of the final playoffs spot but three straight losses have put a damper on their hopes as they find themselves three full games off the pace. Dallas has taken four of the last five meetings (4-1 ATS) with the loss a 80-64 beat down in November when the Mavs were without Dirk Nowitzki and now the Grizzlies are without center Marc Gasol. Memphis is pretty much 'locked' into their playoff seed and are just waiting for the playoffs to start. Take DALLAS!  

Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (-) over 76ers- Are they sure that they have the right team favored here? Nah, not really but the way Cleveland is playing basketball especially defense has them looking like a team in trouble, not the team with the best record in the East. (actually a half game behind Boston) The Cavaliers are just 6-10 in March and are off another dismal performance last night a 99-93 loss to Chicago but have defeated the 76ers eight straight times although Philly is 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings. Having dropped their last three games the Cavaliers are in need of a big effort here. Take CLEVELAND! 

Indiana at Toronto 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Raptors- Indiana who has lost their last two games have dropped four of their last five contests and have not won back-to-back games since early February. The last time this two met 12 days ago in Toronto the Raptors 'pounded' the Pacers off the boards maintaining a 51-33 advantage while posting a 116-91 win. Although Indiana is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings the Raptors are 24-10 ATS in the last 34 meetings in Toronto. Does all that matter...not this time out. Take INDIANA!

Coastal Carolina at Wyoming 7:00 ET

Chanticleers (+) over Cowboys- We got what we expected in Game 2 of this Best-of-Three tournament as Coastal Carolina wan't able to handle the trip out west, the home crowd and the high altitude. Wyoming improved to 18-3 at home this season in their 81-57 rout of CC as the visitors shot 31.3% from the field. With three days to adjust and two days to lick their wounds the Chanticleers will be better this time out. Take COASTAL CAROLINA! 

Houston at Portland 10:35 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Rockets- Houston has defeated Portland in both meetings so far averaging 128 points with James Harden leading the way with 32 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds winning by 16.5 points a game. Right now, the Trailblazers are the hottest team in the NBA winning 12 of 15 games in March and hold a one-game lead over Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. Harden put up his 20th triple-double against Golden State Tuesday night but it was obvious to viewers that Harden is 'hurting' as he injured is left wrist. That may be the difference tonight. Take PORTLAND!

Cleveland at Chicago 8:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- The World Champion Cavaliers are limping into the playoffs going 6-9 in March and are off an embarrassing 103-74 loss to the Spurs on Monday. Cleveland was struggling on both ends of the floor as they looked slow and heavy as they now hold a one-game lead in the loss column over Boston for the top spot in the East. The Cavs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games and are just 7-22 ATS in their last 29 meetings against the Bulls and are 2-5 ATS in Chicago. Take the BULLS!

Georgia Tech vs Texas Christian 8:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Horned Frogs- After getting 'crushed' in the NIT Tuesday I feel somewhat better after last night's win with Wyoming in the CBI as another of my 'Highest-Rated' releases. This one seems a bit odd as both these teams were a four seed and yet TCU comes up a strong favorite on a neutral court in New York. It seems even more out of the realm when we realize that Georgia Tech is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games. The Horned Frogs are now 6-1 since dropping their final seven regular season games and have coach Jamie Dixon who is 27-15 lifetime at Madison Square Garden having led Pittsburgh to the Big East title nine years ago. In a tough one...take GEORGIA TECH!

Brooklyn at Detroit 7:35 ET

Nets (+) over Pistons- Detroit stands behind Miami for the final playoff spot in the East but are having difficulties winning 'close' games as their free throw shooting is terrible down the stretch of games when it is needed most. Brooklyn has by far the worst record in the NBA but their not tanking because their top draft pick is going to the Boston Celtics. As a matter of fact the Nets have won three of their last five while the Pistons have now dropped their last five games and 8-of-9 while Brooklyn is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings including two wins in New York this season. Take BROOKLYN!

Coastal Carolina at Wyoming 9:00 ET

Cowboys (-) over Chanticleers- To start with as a former High School teacher and coach I had to find out what a Chanticleer because I had no idea what I was writing about. Okay, it's a 'feisty rooster' in Fairy Tales, sort of like the idea that Coastal Carolina has a chance tonight. Not in my book! The Cowboys who are 3-10 on the road took it on the chin in Conway, South Carolina and now those 'feisty roosters' find themselves tied by a Cowboy lasso as Wyoming is 17-3 straight-up at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine including their Game 1 loss. CC is just 3-10 on the road losing by a 11.2 average. Take WYOMING! 

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Heat- Miami came up with a big win last night in Detroit which kept them in the eighth playoff spot ahead of the Bulls. I would expect a let-down out of Miami after that late emotional win and they should be pretty cocky facing New York who they are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at Madison Square Garden and 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. The Heat are an amazing 10-1 ATS in the second game of back-to-backs and are not expected to rest anybody. This time around with a well-rested Knicks squad they fall short. Take NEW YORK! 

Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Thunder- If ever anyone wants to make the case for Russell Westbrook as the NBA MVP just take a close look at his last performance. He scored 12 points in the final two-minutes in a 14-0 run to close the game in their 92-91 win over Dallas on Monday. These two have met once this season with the Magic pulling off a 119-117 home win as a 10-point underdog despite Westbrook's triple-double with 41-points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds. OKC is 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings with the Magic and the Thunder could be distracted by their huge Monday win. Take ORLANDO!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers over Hawks- As long as any team that has Dwight Howard as their center is an imposter and won't winning anything that counts. Atlanta who just broke a seven-game losing streak beating Phoenix 95-91 last night has defeated the 76ers in the last six meetings and are 6-1 AST in their last seven meetings in Philadelphia. The 76ers return home after a five-game (2-3) road trip where they are 17-19 straight-up. But, their home advantage is really against the points where they are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games playing as hosts. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Denver at Portland 10:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Here are two teams with the exact same record battling it out in the west where Portland who has won 11 of their last 14 are a meager favorite. Denver has dropped three of their last five to bring the teams even at this point but are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. Nuggets coach Michael Malone was annoyed by his team's effort in their last to New Orleans last time out and I expect a huge effort from them this time out. Note, Denver is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Portland and get it done here. Take the NUGGETS! 

Texas Christian vs Central Florida 9:00 ET

Knights (+) over Horned Frogs- A pair of No. 4 seeds meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the NIT plays their semi-final contests. Texas Christian has reeled off three impressive wins in the tourney after the season with seven straight wins. TCU coach Jamie Dixon has done a great job setting school the record for wins (22) and bring this long time basketball doormat some pride. The Knights are fifth in the nation in scoring defense allowing just 61 points per contest. Central Florida is actually a higher four seed and will be getting points. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Miami at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Heat- I an really kind of annoyed at missing out on playing 'against' the Pistons last night in New York where the Knicks lead from start to finish winning 109-95. Detroit had reached .500 but have now lost four straight and 7-of-8 but play three of their next four at home where they are 23-14. Miami who is within three games of the break-even mark has dropped their last two and are 14-22 on the road. Add that the Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last five visits to Detroit gives me the Pistons. Take DETROIT! 

Cal-State Bakersfield vs Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Roadrunners (+) over Yellow Jackets- Really now, how many of you were aware that Cal-State Bakersfield win the Western Athletic Conference regular season title. The Roadrunners feel that they have something to prove as they were left out of the 'Big Dance' after qualifying for the first time in school history last season. Bakersfield who is 19-6 ATS in their last 25 games 'lined' overall has a great balance with three seniors, a junior and sophomore starter that are looking to showcase their talent. Georgia Tech has 15 losses on the season and this will be their final one...Take CAL-STATE BAKERSFIELD!  

Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has the most exciting player in the NBA with Russell Westbrook who has posted 36 triple-doubles this season breaking all-time NBA record for a single season. But, most of the good things that can be said of the Thunder pretty much end there. Granted OKC is secure in their playoff position but they have not played well away from home and that spells trouble in the Playoffs as they will be seeded 5th or lower and will not have any home court advantage. The Thunder are 14-21 on the road (3rd worse among playoff teams) and have dropped eight of their last 10 as visitors. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio has been the model of consistency for as long as Greg Popovich has been their leader the last 21 seasons while the Cavaliers have only been on the leader board since the arrival of LeBron James. Cleveland 'has had to deal with various injuries to numerous players and have fallen into a tie with Boston for the top spot in the East while dropping three-of-five. The Spurs have won their last four but are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up win. The Cavaliers will get Iman Shumpert back for this contest and his added depth will help. Take CLEVELAND!

Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET

Magic (+) over Raptors- 'Yes, I am the great imposter,' that is the way I feel about the Toronto Raptors and although they are on a five-game winning streak and 15 games over .500 I don't believe that they are going anywhere when the playoffs start. Orlando has won three of their last four and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings against the Raptors. The Magic have won the last two meetings outright including a 114-113 win in Toronto in late January and are 18-18 ATS on the road. Take ORLANDO!   

Wyoming at Coastal Carolina 7:30

Chanticleers (+) over Cowboys- With their College Basketball Invitational victories Coastal Carolina has moved about the .500 mark on the season. There are virtually nothing to compare these two teams with as they play in conference that will never meet except under these type of tournament situations. What we have here are tow teams that excel at home but struggle on the road. Wyoming is just 3-9 straight-up as visitors while Coastal Carolina is 14-6 straight-up and 9-4-2 ATS while playing as hosts. With this a best 2-of-3 I'll start with the home team here. Take the CHANTICLEERS! 

Portland at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland by winning five of their last six have moved within one-game of eighth-place Denver finishing a three-game home stand last night with a 112-100 win over Minnesota. The Trailblazers have dominated this series in recent years winning the last 11 meetings, going 41-16 ATS in the last 57 meetings and 20-8 ATS in Los Angeles. As a matter of fact the last Lakers win over Portland came over three years ago at home. LA just broke a six-game slide with an overtime win over Minnesota and will carry that positive play into today's game. Take LOS ANGELES!

Kentucky vs North Carolina 5:05 ET

Wildcats (+) over Tar Heels- I love it! Two of the BEST! No. 1 seed North Carolina versus No. 2 seed Kentucky and two of the most storied programs in college basketball history. Kentucky enters with 14 straight wins and an SEC Championship and the Tar Heels are the All-time NCAA leader in victories (2,239). The key here is that Kentucky can win the money and not win the game. This game will be that close and the points could be the difference. The Wildcats are 20-8-1 ATS when under the spotlight on Sunday. Take KENTUCKY! 

South Carolina vs Florida 2:20 ET

Gators (-) over Gamecocks- Growing up within 30 miles of MSG when I was a youngster I realized South Carolina was always a New York favorite because of former Knicks star and Gamecocks coach Frank McGuire. So, I had no problem taking them against Baylor here in the Regional opener. Now, I see them in a position where it is so easy to take them after the way Florida blew a 12-point lead before beating Wisconsin 78-77. South Carolina is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 overall and 1-9 ATS against the SEC. I have a source that I respect back 'East' who told mean South Carolina is the beat team left in the East and yet when this match-up was established his response was...'Fade them.' I trust him and I believe he is right. Take FLORIDA! 

Brooklyn at Atlanta 1:00 ET

Nets (+) over Hawks- The Atlanta Hawks would be if possible playing their way out of the playoffs with six straight losses. Meanwhile, the Nets are the only team in the East that has been eliminated from the playoff race but are 5-1 ATS in games following a loss. Brooklyn is 6-8 in March and are actually a point-spread winning on the road 18-14-3 ATS while the Hawks are a loser at home going 14-22 ATS. Take BROOKLYN!

Phoenix at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Hornets (-) over Suns- What a joke. I know and 'love' Devin Booker the Suns bright-light who scored 70 points in the loss at Boston Friday night. But, after jumping out to a 25-3 lead the Celtics coasted the rest of the game playing little defense as Booker scored 51 points after halftime. Phoenix has lost seven straight and have not allowed fewer then 97 points in a game since January 5th. No kidding! Even eight game under .500 the Hornets still are fight for the final playoff spot in the East trailing the Bulls and Pistons by a 1.5 games. Take CHARLOTTE!

Oregon vs Kansas 8:50 ET

Ducks (+) over Jayhawks- How good did Kansas look on Thursday night, Purdue never really had a chance as the Jayhawks were just bigger, stronger and quicker against the over-matched Boilermakers. This time out they will be up against a different kind of animal as the Ducks can't fly but they can jump and they are quicker then the Hawks last Big Ten opponent. Oregon is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games as they enjoy the spotlight and they will have it here. This one comes down to the final buzzer. Take OREGON!  

Xavier vs Gonzaga 6:09 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Musketeers- The Musketeers pulled off the upset of the Tournament defeating Arizona 73-71 scoring the last nine points of the game over the final 2:39. Xavier has won three straight with guard Trevon Bluiett averaging 25 points and have never been to the Final Four and they are going to fall short once again. Gonzaga has never been there either and this will be their first trip to the Finals. These two clubs have met four times with the Bulldogs holding a 3-1 series lead and they will post another win with their heavy bodies leading the way. Take GONZAGA!

UCLA vs. Kentucky 9:35 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bruins- Without a doubt this will be the most heavily 'played' game of the weekend as these two high scoring high profile programs clash late Friday night. Just to show how thing change during the season the first week of the December these two met in Lexington and the Bruins pulled out a 97-92 victory as an 11-point underdog. Now, on a neutral site they are favored. When you get this far a team need more then talent and coaching becomes a big part of how thing play out. The edge their goes to Kentucky with John Calipari as he is 10-2 straight-up and ATS in Sweet-16 games including 5-0 with the Wildcats. UCLA on the other hand is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Sweet-16 games. Take KENTUCKY! 

South Carolina vs. Baylor 7:25 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Bears- boy, it is so tough backing this South Carolina team as they have such difficulties putting the ball in the basket but shot 63% and 59.5% in the second half of. The fact that the Gamecocks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 doesn't bother me although the Bears have won the last three meetings and 4-of-5 straight-up going 3-2 ATS. After upsetting Duke 88-81 the Gamecocks were subdued as coach Frank Martin said 'let's win this thing' and with the SEC Player of the Year Sindarius Thornwell they have a chance. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!  

Brooklyn at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (-) over Nets- 'Break-up the Nets' that is the cry around New York as the Nets have won two straight but still have an NBA low 15 wins five below the nearest competitor. Brooklyn has posted four wins in their last seven outings their best stretch of the season but are 0-3 this year against Washington. As a matter of face the Wizards have won the last six meetings and 11 of the last 13 and are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in Washington. Lay-it...take the WIZARDS!   

Denver at Indiana 7:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pacers- The Pacers are a wealth of trends that just seem to go on and on and on. Indiana has lost five of their last nine including all losses on the road (0-5) so they have won their last four at home. Denver currently is in sole possession of the final playoff spot in the West and must fend off the Trailblazers who are just one-game behind. The Nuggets who crushed Indiana 140-112 in the 'Mile High City' and are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Indiana. Take DENVER! 

Cleveland at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are struggling (0-3-1 ATS in last four)and even with the return of both Kevin Love and Kyle Korver they are having problems playing defense as the Nuggets 53% shooting last time out. Charlotte who has won their last three are chasing Miami for the final playoff spot in the East play their next three games at home and then will play five of their remaining games are on the road. In need...Take CHARLOTTE!

Purdue vs. Kansas 9:35 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Jayhawks- According to Kansas coach Bill Self 'We haven't seen a team that plays through their bigs,' and they will get their chance Thursday. Purdue will count on Center Caleb Swanigan who keys their offense that averages over 80 points per game. The Jayhawks have gone 6-2 ATS in their last eight to rise their over ATS record to 13-18-1. This is not impressive but they have won 10-of-11 straight-up. Boilermakers are 6-1 both straight-up and ATS on neutral sites and Kansas is 5-3 both ways. In their last meetings the Jayhawks prevailed in the 2012 NCAA Tourney 63-60 as an 8-point favorite. Take PURDUE!

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Los Angeles- If there is one playoff team that I believe is an imposter it's the Los Angeles Clippers. There just always seems to be something lacking be it injuries or bonehead plays under pressure but I just don't see it. Here come the Clippers winners of three straight by an average margin of 21 points up again the Mavericks who are sitting 10th in the West. Having to overcome Denver and Portland is not an easy task but the Mavericks can here their cause with a win here. Take DALLAS!

West Virginia vs. Gonzaga 7:35 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Bulldogs- I hate to do it, because I really like this Bulldogs team but, the gods-that-be (Vegas) doesn't like their chances. To start with Gonzaga who is 22-9-1 ATS on the season is 0-2 ATS in the tourney so far as they face tougher competition progressively. These two have met three times the last in the first game of the 2012 NCAA tournament with the Bulldogs winning 77-54 defeating the Mountaineers for the third time without a loss. West Virginia has a 'chip' on their shoulder and will use their 'Press Virginia' defense that forces a nation leading 20.1 turnovers a game to lead the way. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Michigan vs. Oregon 7:05 ET

Ducks (+) over Wolverines- Of course I am aware that Michigan is a 7-seed and is favored over a 3-seed and when this happens the lower seed (Michigan) usually win. That is because the Vegas odds-makers know more about who is good then the bias selection committee. Oregon showed their metal with a come-from-behind win over Rhode Island and are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games. But, the Wolverines have much to boost about themselves as they are ranked first nationally in fewest turnovers per game at 9.2 and they are 4-0 lifetime against the Ducks. Michigan's run winning their last seven including the Big Ten title ends here as a beaten favorite. Take OREGON! 

New York at Utah 10:30 ET

Jazz (-) over Knicks- Three game losing streaks are common for New York but the Jazz are in the mist of one that will turn around tonight. Utah currently is in the fourth spot in the west a half-game ahead of the LA Clippers although they lead the Northwest Division. The Knicks are 16-games under .500 and just don't have the talent to compete against the Jazz. Take UTAH! 

Cleveland at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Cavaliers- Denver is off back-to-back losses to Houston by one and four points getting beat 125-124. That is significant because the Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after allowing 100 points. They are also 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up loss. Now, don't get the idea that I have nothing to say about the Cavaliers. To start with they are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Denver and 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven. The clincher for me is that Cleveland is just 18-16 straight-up on the road and only 14-20 ATS. Take the NUGGETS!

Utah Valley State at Wyoming 9:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Cowboys- Now, I know you have heard of Wyoming because ah come-on it is a state but...Utah Valley State I just don't think so much. It's pretty difficult to come up with trends or other comparable stats as the Wolverines were only on the board five time this season. Although they entered tournament play Utah Valley is 5-0 ATS in lined games. The Wolves won six of their last seven with their only loss coming in overtime to Cal-Santa Barbara. Take UTAH VALLEY STATE!

Cal-State-Bakersfield at Texas-Arlington 9:00 ET

Roadrunners (+) over Mavericks- Two unusual suspects are vying for a trip to Madison Square Garden as the NIT continues in Arlington with the 27-8 Mavericks hosting 24-9 Cal State Bakersfield. Both clubs made it the hard way as the Mavs were seeded 6th and the Roadrunners 8th. But, Bakersfield routed both California and Colorado State while Arlington took out BYU in Provo and Akron at home. The Mavericks have won 17 straight at home and are undefeated 14-0 this season. But, the Roadrunners are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. I'll take the points. Take CAL-STATE BAKERSFIELD! 

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over 76ers- Maybe the Thunder can't beat Golden State as they were just crushed by the Warriors for the fourth straight time this season but we know they can beat Philadelphia as they seek their 16th straight win in the series. Personal stats might be a part of tonight's performance as Russell Westbrook has failed to record a triple-double in either of the last two games and needs seven more to set the NBA record at 41. OKC bounces back here...take the THUNDER!

Illinois at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Knight's (-) over Illini- Central Florida has made an incredible run under interim coach Jamall Walker who took over from fired coach John Groce on March 11. The Knights performed the near impossible feat by beating Illinois State on their floor where they had won 22 straight and now host Illinois who is just 3-6 on the road. The Illini sat at home and disposed of Valparaiso and Boise State and now will be the visitor where they haven't been at their beat. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! 

San Antonio at Minnesota 9:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Spurs- The is one of those NBA match-ups that is so one-sided that it will be difficult to present solid and justifiable reason to take Minnesota. San Antonio has won 10-straight in this series including five in a row at Target Center. The Timberwolves are off a three game road losing streak where they are 13-games under .500 while they are 18-18 (19-17 ATS) at home. Many of the Wolves players admitted that they could have put forth a better effort on the road and will try and make up for it at home. Take MINNESOTA!

Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- After losing three straight the Warriors appear to be 'back' as they have won their last four. Poor shooting was the problem where they scored just 91 points per game during the losing streak and in the last four they averaged 114 points. The injury to Kevin Durant didn't help but it appears Golden State has adjusted. The Warriors have dominated this series wining the last five meetings and 12 of the past 13. Dallas is just two-games out of playoff contention and are 6-1 ATS versus teams with a winning record. Take DALLAS! 

Memphis at New Orleans 8:05 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Pelicans- It definitely has potential but I still don't have confidence in New Orleans who has won their last two games and four of their last five two of which they were without DeMarcus Cousins. Memphis who has won their last four are baring down on Oklahoma City and the Clippers for the No.5 seed and had won seven straight in the series until the last meetings in February when the Pelicans posted a 95-91 victory in Memphis. The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last four meetings and that tough defense (92.8) will do its work. Take MEMPHIS!

Richmond at Texas Christian 7:00 ET

Horned Frogs (-) over Spiders- The 'Big-12' has accounted well for itself in the NCAA's and it's the Horned Frogs chance to impressive the NIT. What I'm getting at here is that Richmond who has a fine program has won more games and loss less games the Texas Christian they just don't have the pedigree or the horse to match-up with the Horned Frogs. TCU hung-on in overtime at Iowa posting a 94-92 win while the Spiders who are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games defeated Oakland at home 87-84. Welcome to Big-12 country. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Akron at Texas-Arlington 7:30 ET

Mavericks (-) over Zips- Texas-Arlington has been under the radar all season but have posted some impressive wins including routing BYU at their place and handing St. Mary's one of their four losses the other three came from Gonzaga of course. Akron has had a wonderful season but have not rewarded their backers as they are just 13-18 ATS while the Mavericks are 17-11-1 ATS. They are also 13-0 straight-up at home. Take TEXAS-ARLINGTON!

Washington at Boston 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Celtics- The battle for the second spot in the East continues with this match-up between clubs that have had some intense meetings this season. They play of both squads have leveled out as Boston is 4-4 in their last eight while Washington has dropped three of their last four. Celtics dynamo Isaiah Thomas has missed the last two games and should return tonight but how effective he will be is the question. This is the fourth meetings between these two this season and the home team has won all three with the Wizards 0-4 ATS in their last four visits to Boston. That changes tonight. Take WASHINGTON! 

Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (-) over Hawks- Somehow the Hornets who are nine-games under .500 actually believe that they have a chance to make the post-season. The over-rated Atlanta Hawks are playing with an ailing Paul Milsap who has been ineffective in recent starts. When looking at the 'price' of this game with the Hornets so far below .500 and the Hawks still in the playoffs but are not playing with a need or energy. Take CHARLOTTE! 

Utah at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (-) Jazz- Utah leads the league in scoring defense (96.3 points per) but have dropped their last two because of their lack of scoring 84.5 points per contest. The Jazz have won the last three in this series including a 109-100 home win in their last meeting. Indianan is 24-10 straight-up at home and are off their lackluster effort at Toronto yesterday and will regroup here. Utah is 7-18-1 on the road against teams with winning home record and the Pacers are 5-0 ATS after allowing 100 or more points in a loss. Take INDIANA!

Cincinnati vs UCLA 9:40 ET

Bearcats (+) over Bruins- A huge contrast in styles will be facing off in Sacramento as the nation's highest scoring team UCLA (90.6) will be up against the nation's fifth best scoring defense (60.8) with Cincinnati. The Bearcats have held 28 of their 35 opponents under 70 points this season while the Bruins haven't scored less then 74 points in any game this season. UCLA averages 21.5 assists per game, the most in the NCAA since 1995 but it won't be enough. Take CINCINNATI!

USC vs Baylor 7:45 ET

Bears (-) over Trojans- The 'Magic' ride for the Trojans end this afternoon in Tulsa where the Baylor Bears will end USC's dreams. They do lead the nation in double-digit comeback wins after trailing by 12 or more points winning 13 times in that fashion. The Baylor program has come a long way as their No. 3 seed will attest and they love playing on Sunday's when they are 9-4 ATS. The Trojans made a great comeback against Providence and took SMU down with a late surge, this time around they fall short. Take BAYLOR! 

Arkansas vs North Carolina 6:10 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tar Heels- This is a tough call as I believe the Tar Heels are going to advance to the Final Four and already routed Texas Southern 103-64. Although they have won nine of their last 11 Arkansas is 0-8 lifetime against No. 1 ranked teams and will have problems with the size of North Carolina. Seton Hall out-rebounded the Razorbacks by 14 boards on Friday and must control the ball to have any chance and they will. Take ARKANSAS!  

Portland at Miami 6:00 ET

Heat (-) over Trailblazers- The Miami Heat who were once 19-games under .500 have made an incredible comeback on the season and are with one game of the break even mark. Portland which was Saturday's Megabucks winner have won seven of their last nine and now come up a game-and-a-half behind the final playoff spot in the West. Although Portland is 4-1 ATS in their last five road games and 5-0 when playing back-to-backs they will falter here. Take MIAMI! 

Minnesota at New Orleans 6:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Pelicans- These two clubs are trending in opposite directions as the Pelicans have won three of four while Minnesota has lost three of four. New Orleans is 3-7 since acquiring DeMarcus Cousins and 2-0 in games he has missed. Playing Anthony Davis and Cousins at the same time is taking a bit of adjusting that the Pelicans haven't been able to make yet. The Pelicans have won nine of the past 11 meetings and two games this season by a combined 37 points. Why then at home is this price so short. Take MINNESOTA!

Phoenix at Detroit 4:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Suns- Both clubs are on a three-game slide but the losses by the Pistons were more critical as they have dropped out of the final playoff spot in the East. Detroit lost their three games by a total of 58 points and now they come up a 10-point favorite. They seems a bit high as the Vegas odds-makers are aware that the Suns are doing their best job of 'tanking' their remaining 13 games as they are sitting out their best player in Eric Bledsoe. The is the first of a six-game road trip and it will be a dark trip for the Suns. Take DETROIT!

Milwaukee at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (-) over Bucks- The Warriors have it a difficult patch where they are 4-4 since the loss of All-Star Kevin Durant and have even looked good in any of their wins. Golden State is aware that they have to pick up the pace of they are to remain the No.1 seed in the West as their lead against San Antonio is just 1.5 games. Golden State has won six of the past seven meetings but Milwaukee is 10-2-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games at Golden State. That's all fine and good for the Bucks but the Warriors will enter this game with a different attitude. Take GOLDEN STATE!

San Antonio at Memphis 9:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- No one can say that the Spurs have no heart as LaMarcus Aldridge has return after his heart issue has been resolved, but has it? This was the third time Aldridge has had heart issues since joining the NBA but no one seems to worried. Memphis defeated San Antonio as hosts already posted a home win over the Spurs in early February when San Antonio was without Gasol and Leonard they may be back but this time spark-plug Tony Parker will be missing his fifth straight game. Take MEMPHIS! 

St Mary's vs Arizona 7:40 ET

Gaels (-) over Wildcats- This one can be a great match-up in Salt Lake City. Arizona set a season's high in points scored last time out when the trounced under-manned No. 15 seed North Dakota 100-82 in round one. St. Mary's defeated VCU 85-77 as they shot 56% in Thursday's round one win. The Gaels defense has lead the way this season holding opponents to 56.1 points second in the nation to Virginia as they are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight. St. Mary's has lost four games this season three of which were to No.1 seed Gonzaga and the other loss was to Texas Arlington. Take ST MARY'S!

Middle Tennessee State vs Butler 7:10 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Blue Raiders- No. 12 seed Mid-Tenn State pulled off the upset everyone was expecting a 12th seed defeating No. 5 seed Minnesota as the favorite. Last season the Blue Raiders upset Michigan State and then fell to Syracuse and I expect more of the same in round two. The Raiders are 4-8 lifetime in the NCA Tournament but are 24-10 ATS this season while the Bulldogs are a respectable 18-12 ATS with two outright wins against the overall No. 1 seed Villanova. The have the perigee to win here, Take BUTLER! 

Portland at Atlanta 6:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Hawks- The Trailblazers are off an impressive 110-106 win at San Antonio the night after an embarrassing 100-79 loss at New Orleans and they need to continue on this path to catch Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. Atlanta has dropped their last two contests and are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games including a home loss to Memphis last time out. Atlanta posted a win at Portland a month ago and now it's 'turnabout.' Take PORTLAND! 

Wisconsin vs Villanova 2:40 ET

Badgers (+) over Wildcats- There is plenty of big game experience as Wisconsin has been to the Final Four two of the past three season's while Villanova is defending National Champion. The Wildcats have defeated teams from the Big-Ten 11 of 12 times ATS but this is the first meeting in the NCAA tournament between these two. Defense will be the key between these two grizzled experienced clubs. Take the points, take WISCONSIN!  

Kent State (14) vs UCLA (3) 9:57 ET

Golden Flashes (+) over Bruins- We all are aware of who the 'public' and media want here as the UCLA storyline is typical Hollywood crap. They have great talent we are all aware but don't always play both ends of the floor. There is concern over Lonzo Ball's thumb that he injured against Arizona and finished with only eight points. Hey while we are hear all kinds of stuff remember the 14th seed has had an upset win in each of the past four NCAA Tournaments. Take a shot...take KENT STATE! 

Orlando at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Magic (+) over Suns- The stuff that is going on in the NBA is an absolute disgrace as teams just give groups of players 'rest' and cheat the attending audience that come to see the 'World's Best' at work but often they are a no show. That is just one major problem another is the 'tanking' that a number of clubs are doing to move up in the draft process. Now, teams like the Suns along with the Lakers and Bulls are sitting their best talent the rest of the way as Phoenix is doing with Eric Bledsoe. These two met in November when the Suns posted a 92-87 win but the revenge is on Magic's side. Take ORLANDO!

Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Heat- Both these clubs had terrible starts to the season but are now fighting for the 8th and final playoff spot in their respective conferences. Miami won only 11 of their last 41 games and now are tied for the final spot in the East and just a half-game behind Milwaukee for the 7 seed. Minnesota with 15 games remaining is two game behind Portland for the final playoff spot in the West and can not afford many more losses. Take TIMBERWOLVES!

Houston at New Orleans 8:05 ET

Pelicans (+) over Rockets- it's all just supposed to come together this way isn't it. I mean the Rockets come blasting winning three in-a-row including a 139-100 trouncing over the Lakers. With the 'Glitter Boys' not putting up much resistance Houston will find getting to the hoop a little more difficult with Davis and Cousins defending the basket. New Orleans has dropped seven of the past eight meetings but things are obviously different now with the addition of Cousins and the return of Holiday. At home off a loss (2-6 since trade) Pelicans in need of a win. Take NEW ORLEANS! 

Kansas State (11) vs Cincinnati (6) 7:27 ET

Bearcats (-) over Wildcats- 'We' posted Kansas State as a 'Megabucks Best Bet' on Tuesday and they responded by running Wake Forest off the court scoring 95 points. That many points for the Wildcats is an anomaly as they average just over 72 points per contest. Cincinnati very quietly has set as school record for wins (29) and will have a 'chip' (Ha) on their shoulder as coach Mike Cronin was miffed at the Bearcats seeding. I've never really had much luck with Cincinnati in big games but this just sets up so nice. Take CINCINNAT! 

Oklahoma State (10) vs Michigan (7) 12:15 ET

Cowboys (+) over Wolverines- The Wolverines come flying into Indianapolis have swept through the Big Ten Tournament taking no prisoners. Oklahoma State was in the same position as Michigan (both 20-11) and while the Maze and Blue won four straight the Cowboys got stomped by Iowa State. One thing that this has done is give Oklahoma State eight days to recover and put together solid practice time while Michigan has been basking in the Championship glory and the number show this does not bode well for them. The Cowboys enter with three straight losses and this is a great spot for them to put it together. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!