Atlanta at New Orleans 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Pelicans- Atlanta started the season with a pair of losses but have responded by winning their last three games averaging 128 points over that 3-game span. This line seems very short to me as New Orleans incoming off a pair of wins and it should not be because of players getting ’rest’ as Zion Williamson sat out the Pelicans last game. The Hawks are flying high an get the win here. Take ATLANTA!

Dallas at Denver 10:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Mavericks- There is just one undefeated NBA team remaining and the Dallas Mavericks will bring their perfect 4-0 record into they defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets den. The Nuggets were handed their first loss of the season at Minnesota (Megabucks winner) Wednesday night and look to rebound with a win over these impostors. The Mavs’ Luke Doncic is still as unbelievable as ever and Kyrie Irving seems to be happy not be playing having missed the last two games. This game is part of some silly in-season tournament the NBA has come up with and we can’t be sure yet the players care or are even aware. But, maybe that will give the Nuggets even more incentive. Regardless, they should be ready tonight and dispose these pretenders. Take DENVER!

New York at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- Both of thee playoff clubs are off to slow starts as New York has dropped 3-of-5 while the Bucks have split four games. Milwaukee opened the season with new comer Damian Lillard leading the way while the Knicks have struggled because for the most part Julius Randle is have troubles making shots all kinds of shots including free throws and layups. The Bucks swept the series 3-0 last season and have won six straight the past two seasons. But, Milwaukee is still having adjustment issues with a new superstar joining their ranks. Take NEW YORK!

Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Denver has won its first four games by an average score of 116-102. The Nuggets have shown no signs of a hangover on the heels of a remarkable championship season. Minnesota is off to a much bumpier start as it prepares to face Nokic and the Nuggets. The Timberwolves have dropped two of their first three games, including a 127-113 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday as Atlanta erased a 19-point halftime deficit. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 25.3 points per game to go along with 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns (15.7 points, 10.0 rebounds) and Rudy Gobert (14.3 points, 13.3 rebounds) each are averaging double-doubles. Take MINNESOTA!

Portland at Detroit 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Pistons- After three losses, Portland collected its first win of the season on Monday, 99-91 at Toronto. The Trail Blazers' big men sparked the win. Forward and former Piston Jerami Grant had a team-high 22 points, and center Deandre Ayton grabbed a career-best 23 rebounds and added 10 points. For Ayton, the victory was his first in a Blazers uniform. He was traded by Phoenix in late September. Ayton will have an intriguing matchup on Wednesday against Detroit's second-year center, Jalen Duren, who is averaging 15.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 blocks a game. The Trail Blazers, who will wrap up a three-game trip vs. the Pistons, won both matchups with Detroit last season. Take PORTLAND

Milwaukee at Toronto 7:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Bucks- The Toronto Raptors will face a former assistant coach Wednesday night when they try to end a three-game losing streak in their meeting with the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. New Bucks coach Adrian Griffin was an assistant to Nick Nurse with Toronto for five years through the end of last season. Nurse is the new coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, who posted a 114-107 win over the Raptors on Saturday night in Toronto. The Raptors have not won under new coach Darko Rajakovic since taking their season opener last Wednesday. The Bucks will be playing their first road game after winning two of three at home to start their season. They win tonight. Take TORONTO!

Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pacers- Indiana is off to a great start to the season as they have six players with point scoring averages in double-digits. The Pacers average a league high 134 points after three games while Chicago is 0-3 ATS and dropped all three meetings last season. While the Pacers scoring is spread the Bulls rely on three stars in Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. LaVine had 51 points in the loss to Detroit Saturday and DeRozan led them to their only win a non-cover over one-point win over Toronto. Take CHICAGO!

New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks over Knicks- Both of these clubs missed the mark in their respective openers as New York went 1-for-9 down the stretch and 0-for-3 from the foul line in their loss to Boston. Atlanta had the same shooting woes making just 17.2 percent from 3-point range ( their lowest 3-point shooting % since facing the Knicks last December. But unlike New York the Hawks shot poorly for three quarters and then put it together in the final 12 minutes but fell short against the Hornets. The mindset for this encounter has the Knicks brooding while the Hawks are soaring off their fourth quarter effort in their loss to the Hornets.

LA Lakers at Denver 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Last season I never thought the Lakers had a shot against Denver and the Nuggets playoff sweep proved me right. This time around there have been changes for both clubs and the Lakers talent level is still about the same but Denver may be another matter. The Nuggets will still have the same starting five take the floor but all of what was their support system has been altered. Bruce Brown and Jeff Green are gone, Christian Braun hasn’t had playing time in preseason and neither has Michael Porter Jr. Last season was a first time ever for Denver to eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs and as LeBron James and his supporting cast meaning Anthony Davis were not pleased by the way the Nuggets acted after their win. At 39 years of age he said that he will be motivated against the two-time MVP Jokic as he watches the reigning winners raise their NBA banner and receive their Championship rings. Take LA LAKERS!

Miami at Denver 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets- It is Do or Die for the Heat with their 3-point shots as that is they only way they can stay alive against the Nuggets in Denver . The points are generous and well they should as them Mile High Guys look and play much better even at sea level (which after forty years is still not rising...Al Gore). From what i have seen I can not see the Heat winning this game but at the same time I believe that their intensity will be at the max. The South Beach boys have responded throughout most when little was expected of them and that is what I am expecting here. Although the 9-points or so is temping to take on a team that will be making their last salvo if eliminated. Take MIAMI!

Denver at Miami 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets- The problem for Miami is that when they get beat they look so bad. When watching them go down you begin to wonder how they got to where they are right now. But, the thing is to remember is that no team is as bad as they look and that they are still professionals and respond in kind.I expect a maximum effort from the Heat tonight and for this game to stay within the margin one way or another. Take MIAMI!

Denver at Miami 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets- It was in 1966 the the Monkeys, the British rock group led by teen idol Davy Jones sang their hit song ‘I’m a believer’ and it has taken me up until now to become a true believer in the Heat. To start with it seems that Miami really does not began to play until they are facing at least a 15-point deficit and more then likely in the second half. When Pat Riley stepped down many said he choose Eric Spoelstra to coach because he would make Riley look better as a head coach and now it is being said that he is the best coach in the NBA. Maybe he is, but that hasn’t stopped the public from playing Denver like no one else is playing in the game. Take MIAMI!

Miami at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Heat- In all three of their previous playoff series No. 8 seed Miami was able to get a jump on the No. 1 Bucks, No. 5 Knicks and No. 2 Celtics in the opening game of the series and that put tremendous pressure on the home clubs. They felt ambushed in a way and that is not something Denver has to worry about. After crushing Phoenix in their final two games of the series the Nuggets swept the Lakers and won their seventh straight over the Heat in Game One. I am sure to hear how Miami will make adjustments and the Game-1 loser is covering with the zigzag concept is they play...well not so fast. Let us take a closer look at this Heat club. To start with they are just 3-9 ATS following a loss by 10 points or more. And I have more, Miami is 9-26 ATS in the lat 35 overall meetings and 0-4 ATS at Mile High. Finally, they are 4-14 ATS in their last 17 with 2 days rest while the Nuggets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on two days rest and we will rest with the Nuggets are 8-3 last 11 at home. Plus they really are a lot better and hungry. Nuggets can shoot the ball and the other side not so much, as they already shot their load in the last three anomalies. Take DENVER!

Miami at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Heat- Being in the Mile High City should cool off this Miami team who have been blazing hit in every big game situation in the entire playoffs. Denver who has been sitting around for what seems like an eternity is the polar opposite of the Heat and will force the tempo into a pace Miami will try and avoid. The key for the Nuggets is to hit their usual shots and do not allow the Heat pressure to affect them.  Straight up, I think Nikola Jokic is just too big and powerful for the Heat defense. Miami has been through a grinding run and are just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games with just two days rest and they are 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Denver and 9-25 ATS in the last 34 meetings overall. Take DENVER!

Miami at Boston 8:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Heat- Okay, here comes the rub, I totally expect Boston to win this game as I posted them at 7/1 to win the series after falling behind 0-3. We had the Game 6 Megabucks winner Boston 104-103 on the ‘Money Line’ -140 and as I expected it came down to the final buzzer and we were lucky enough to win outright while avoiding the non-cover favorite point spread loss. The position that I personally am in with the series bet +700 I should without a doubt take the points and cover my original action and have a 7.5-point middle or even take the Heat on the money line...but I just do not believe Miami is the winner. Now, while the betting public is taking them at a 3-to-1 clip I find it difficult to even play my middle. Instead I am going to let it ride (love that movie) because it has not happened in 150 other tries and because the money has been wrong every game this series. Aside from the final four minutes Jimmy Butler looked either hurt of too tired to carry this team any longer. Celtics are 9-3 ATS after an ATS loss. I never thought that I would have the favorite here, and I though that the Heat would come to play and make it a battle to the final whistle. But, now, with all the pressure on Miami we will see why they were seeded EIGHTH! Take BOSTON!  

Miami at Boston 8:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Heat- All’s I can say is, if Boston wins here ...watch out! AM I thinking of the 2004 Red Sox who were down 3-0 to the Yankees and had just lost at home 19-3 and no one gave them a chance...they won and yes I have thoughts of that and they are not pleasant (Yankees fan). Knowing that 0-3 teams in NBA playoff series are 0-150 and after posting a Highest-Rated Megabucks winner with the Celtics I am coning right back with my strongest side of the season. The number is huge and Miami is catching most of the money and from what we have seen rightly so. But, other than the Game 4 line adjustment the odds maker makes the Celtics the same as Game 1. If the Celts have as much confidence in themselves as the odds makers..they win. Take BOSTON!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Heat- I know what I said about Miami having more ‘Mojo’ than Austin Powers and they went out and absolutely destroyed the Celtics in a Game 3 romp that put them ahead 3-0 in the series. So, at this point everyone is in shock and Boston doesn’t have a clue how to change things the media is killing their rookie coach and looking to dissect the club. At 0-3 no team in NBA history has ever come back (0-150) to win the series and I would image the Celtics down to a man are bewildered and embarrassed. That second thing going a long way among professionals and Boston is that. This time around the Heat are favored and maybe that might too much for them to carry. I always take points but this is do or die for the Celtics and winning the game is all that counts for them here on out. Oh...I can not believe it...take CELTIC PRIDE! 

Denver at LA Lakers 8:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Unlike Boston the LA Lakers did not quit in their Game 3 loss to Denver the issue with team is that they just were not and are not good enough. Yes, Denver is just better and has more depth along with better shooters. In Game e the Lakers actually had a 12-point lead at one point and a one-point lead with seven minutes to go before the Nuggets closed them out. No NBA team has ever comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win the series but to gain a win here is not out of the question. Take LA LAKERS!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- The hits just keep comes if you dare to pay against the Heat team as their ‘Mojo’ is stronger than Austin Powers. Now, they are at home and are underdogs again to a team that just does not seem to be in sync. as a matter of fact Boston looks like all the other playoff teams that had to plat Miami. The Heat had to beat the Bulls after losing a play-in game to Atlanta and then the let Milwaukee win one game and the Knicks a pair and now Boston who may not win one game. But, Karma, is hard to overcome and if the Celtics pull it off here... Take MIAMI!

Miami at Boston 8;30 ET

Celtics (-) over Heat- The moment Game 1 ended I said aloud to anyone that would listen that I will not play against this team (Miami) again as they just have the right kind of mojo that teams ride out to championships. I was a serious as I could be...then I started to recall some history. I know that it was not Indians or the Guardians for that matter that threw the tea overboard as it was the Knicks that defeated the Heat in Game 2 after a home loss in Game 1. And it was Boston with a win over Philadelphia after a Game 1 home loss. As a matter of fact the Game 1 home loser is 20-1 ATS or something very similar to Game 2. Honest, the number is ridiculous and it is like 6-0 this season post season alone. Hate it but must lay-it. Take BOSTON!

LA Lakers at Denver 8:30 ET

Nuggets (-) over Lakers- The Lakers shot 67% in the second half come back in Game One and stole the money in a game that they were never in until Jokic stopped playing after the third quarter. So, that left many with the impression that the Lakers are ready for Game Two and the Zig-zag people will come wit the Game One outright loser and I don’t see it that way. To me, LA was the winner as they got the money and tonight they fall short. The Lakers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 trips to the Mile High City and the Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as hosts overall. Take DENVER!

Miami at Boston 8:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Heat- Boston who once again is a heavy favorite for the series and of course Game 1 and once again we have eighth-seeded Miami the working man’s underdog survivor surprising everyone. The Celtics do not want to start this series as they did the last because a loss off the top to this clubs will only give them more confidence and put added pressure on them selves. Jimmy Butler has been a force to contend with and Bam Adebayo is no slough. but, the Celtics focus will run as deep as their talent. These two split four games this season each winning a pair on their home floor. The Celts are 10-4 ATS in last 14 home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games against teams with winning records. Take BOSTON!

LA Lakers at Denver 8:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- I find it so difficult to play against Denver as they are that good and so under-rated. Last year Jamal Murray was out and the Nuggets fell short.This year with a healthy Murray they look like the team to beat. LA well, what is there to say other than that if AD and LeBron can work together as they have, their inside game is tough to to beat.Think of all the Finals experience James has and then realize Denver has never been to the NBA Finals. The Nuggets have had their way against LA as hosts going 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven. But, this one will be close at the final buzzer. Take the LA LAKERS!

Philadelphia at Boston 3:30 ET

Celtics (- ) over 76ers- All year long I insisted that Joel Embiid deserved the MVP and was glad to see him win it but at the same time I was saying that I thought the Celtics were the beat team I saw this season. So, you see where I’m coming from...the 76ers have a history of not winning when put in this position and James Harden, well when does he show up. The thing here is that both The Beard and Joel can have great nights and they can still get beat. The skeptics will once again be after Doc Rivers throat because the Celtics are 10-3 ATS against teams with winning records and 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings with the Sixers. Take BOSTON!

New York at Miami 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Heat- New York once again is facing elimination and and staved it off last time out as Jalen Brunson scored 38 points while RJ Barrett continues is hot playoff shooting scoring a high of 26points in Game five. Miami has played over their heads for the entire playoffs as Jimmy Butler is establishing his star status but he was held to a playoff low of 19 points last time out. The Knicks are 38-18-1 ATS on the road and 15-6-1 ATS after a straight-up win while the Heat have the series edge at home going 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Still, with what is a stake here keeps this one close. Take NEW YORK!

Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- Most of what I have been hearing is that Doc Rivers will be fired after the Celtics eliminate the 76ers from the playoffs. Well, I guess that has been put on hold for now as Philadelphia has shocked most that pay attention by taking the last two games from Boston since falling behind 2-1 in games. The force that Boston hs not be able to handle is MVP Joel Embiid who just does not want to return to Bean Town for a game 7. Joel too much for visitors. Take PHILADELPHIA !

L.A. Lakers at Golden State 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Warriors- Things just do not look right for the defending champion Warriors as they now trail the Lakers 3-1 in the best of seven. Golden State has won 19 consecutive series against Western Competition since 2015 and have trailed 3-1 twice in that span. LA has the size and inside game to rattle Golden State especially if the Warriors are struggling from the outside. LA is 7-1 ATS in their last eight Conference Semifinal games and are 6-1vATS in the last seven meetings. Take the LAKERS!.

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (-) over Heat- Right now the No. 8 seed in their eastern conference is ready to reach to NBA East finals with one more win in their next possible three games with New York. The Knicks have had one of the better seasons’ in what seems like decades but have fallen 3-of-4 to the more physical Heat. Miami’s defensive pressure has had the Knicks committed 52 turnovers in the series 13 more than the Heat. But, it is their rebounding that the Knicks have to improve on as Miami has controlled the boards. Take NEW YORK!

Phoenix at Denver 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets- Five days ago we were hearing how Denver was ready to sweep the series or at least end it early after Chris Paul was sidelined with a groin injury. As those of you that have been a part of our saga that I am not a big Paul fan and believe that the Suns are better off than on when it comes to this perennial playoff loser. We all pretty much accept that role players are better at home than n the road during the playoffs and the Suns bench outscored the Nuggets bench 40-11. That is a lot to overcome just thinking home floor difference. Now, it is Denver that feels the pressure and they have not been here in a long time. Take PHOENIX!

Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- I can not help myself, I know who the better team is and that individuals do not defeat teams but their is something about Joel Embiid and his desire to win, Yes, he wanted the MLP but he is a all around team player that wants to win first. After four game James Harden has been an aging washed up bum twice and an NBA superstar in the two other. As Lamont Cranston would say ‘Who knows which Harden will appear...’ (Even this is before my time). My bet is that the more confident and assertive James Harden show up as Embiid encourages a Harden that he believes is the key to victory. TAKE PHILADELPHIA!

Golden State at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Warriors- Ya know, I love Steph Curry and believe that he is the greatest pure shooter that every played the game, but winning talks a certain balance and Golden State doesn’t have it. Be it the difference between their road record and home record is too great for a championship team. They were able to take the Kings down with their guile and experience but that is nit going to work here. If LeBron and A.D. can get any help from their role players they will be tough to beat. Lakers length and game in the paint has been too strong for the warriors to handle and I can see how that is going to change. Get used to it...LeBron is the key with his all around game. Tale LA LAKERS!

New York at Miami 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Heat- All the glitz and glamours that comes with winning in New York dies very fast when you play like the Knicks did in Game 3. Miami is having their best run of the season in the playoffs and are doing it without Tyler Herro their leading scorer and at times without Jimmy Butler and others and like a hot playoff goalie they just keep wining.The Knicks seem to be breaking down physically as Immanuel Quickey comes up a question and joins Josh Hart and a gimpy Julius Randle. But, the Knicks run deep and Tom Tribodeau will make adjustments if only they execute. Take NEW YORK

Denver at Phoenix 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Suns- I was wondering if I believed that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker would once again score a combined 86 points (the same amount the entire Knicks scored in the game against the Heat yesterday) then you should back Phoenix. If you have any doubts and I have mine, then the choice should be easy. But, the result may not always be. Even in their Game 3 loss the Nuggets were still more impressive to me. Take DENVER!

Boston at Philadelphia 3:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- James harden had fooled most of us with is 45-point Game 1 performance having many believing is past playoff failures were behind him. Not, so fast, even with Joel Embiid getting the MLP and very little pressure being on Harden he still failed once again to deliver. He was just 5-of-28 shooting the past tow games and I just can not believe that will continue. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Golden State at L.A. Lakers 8:30 ET

Lakers over Warriors- This is the match-up we wanted to see and at 1-1 this series will most likely go the full seven games. Golden State who got crushed in the paint in Game 1 make the adjustments needed to rout the Lakers in Game 2. This time around both clubs have made their changes and this should play close down to the final buzzer. It may be time to remember that the Warriors are just 17-36-1 ATS in their last 56 road games and the Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games Take LA LAKERS~

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK!

Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Suns (-) over Nuggets- Oh, I have got to love it! Phoenix is down 2-0 in games and have not looked like they belonged on the same court as Denver. The Suns were rolling along in those oh so unimportant games after they acquired Kevin Durant and now that they are facing stiff playoff competition they are struggling. Even the club’s weakest link and constant thorn to winning in the playoffs is injured has been sidelined. But, often less is more and the Suns may be better of with Chris Paul out of the lineup. At home they realize that this game has to be won. Take PHOENIX!

Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- Joel Embiid was back as we hoped in Game 2 and although he had five blocked shots he was more of a liability because of his lack of lateral movement. Philadelphia was crushed with a third quarter Celtics attack that put the game away to even the series. I do believe that Boston is the best team left in the east and so do the odds makers as they are favored on the road against the No. 3 seed. The Sixers are 31-12 SU and 26-12 ATS at home and the points here are a bonus as they are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

LA Lakers at Golden State 9:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Lakers- I really did not expect too out of Step Curry and the Warriors after he scored 50 points in their Game 7 win over Sacramento. One thing that I did expect was for the champs to feel liberated as the Game 7 pressure was gone. The Lakers and Anthony Davis dominated the paint in Game One with 30 points and 23 rebounds and LA dominated at the free throw line making 29 to the Golden State had six. After those kind of numbers adjustments will be make by both the Warriors and the officials. Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 40-19-1 ATS in their last 60 home games . Take GOLDEN STATE!

Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET

Celtics (-) over 76ers- Boston was beaten as a double-digit favorite in Game 1 of this series and they did it without Joel Embiid stepping on the court. They were able to win because James Harden picked up the slack matching his career playoff high by scoring 45 points. Boston dominated the inside game with Embiid missing and had a  66-42 advantage in points in the paint. I would actually feel better if Joel played but either way the Celtics should prevail here. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take BOSTON!

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK!

Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over 76ers- Of course the question here is can Philadelphia play well enough to win or even cover without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Coach Doc Rivers has said that he mostly will miss at least Game 1 of this series. Boston is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings including last time out when the 76ers won but did not cover as Embiid posted 52 points. if Joel can have an unbelievable night and still not get the money I can not see how they can stay with Boston without him. Sixers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 trips to Beantown and Celts are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take BOSTON!

Golden State at Sacramento 3:30 ET

Warriors over Kings- This one is simple...are you willing to play against Steph Curry is a game of this significance and I am not! Golden State slept-walked though their last encounter not playing with the urgency that the Kings put out. Are the Warriors good enough to turn it on against a team that has outplayed them all season. It was thought that the defending champs would only have to win once on the road to win this series but now it must happen twice in-a-row. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points and the Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Miami at New York 1:00 ET

Knicks (-) over Heat- Miami dominated the Milwaukee Bucks without leading scorer Tyler Herro and is just the sixth No. 8 seed to advance into the second round, one other team to do it was the Knicks in 1999. Jimmy Butler has gone nuts offensively to pick up the slack left while Herro is out and shot 45% from 3-point range against the Bucks after being ranked 27th during the regular season. Look for New York coach Tom Thibodeau to tie up Butler run the Heat down. Take NEW YORK!

Phoenix at Denver 8:30 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets- We all have seen what the addition of Kevin Durant has meant to the Suns as they have become virtually unbeatable and are the favorites to win this series. Denver the No. 1 overall seed is 37-7 SU at home and a handsome 28-16 ATS while Phoenix is 19-24 SU on the road. The teams split four games with season with the Nuggets getting the money the last three meetings. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Denver and get the money here. Take PHOENIX!

Sacramento at Golden State 8:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Kings- The defending NBA Champion Warriors are seed sixth but are ready to close out Sacramento and reclaim it’s northern California dominance. Golden State won only 11 games on the road this regular season but have come up with the one road win they need to win this series. I expect the Warriors to hold serve and end this series tonight. The Warriors are 40-17-1 ATS in their last 58 home games. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Miami at Milwaukee 9:30 ET

Bucks (-) over Heat- Milwaukee is one game away from elimination trailing 3-1 in games to Miami and yet they are still favored in Las Vegas to win this series. That speaks volumes as Giannis has not be at full strength. Only 13 teams in NBA history have recovered from a 3-1 hole and the odds are the Bucks will be number 14. The Heat have scored more points in this four-game series than any span of four games this entire season and it is not even close. Bucks clamp down...Take MILWAUKEE!

LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Suns (-) over Clippers- I’d like to be able to say that like most other teams who enters a game without their top player that they rally and come up with superior efforts. But, even the best of efforts does not make up for the absence of Kawaii Leonard. Phoenix seems to have made the adjustment of adding Kevin Durant to the lineup and they are now the favorites in the West. Russell Westbrook has filled in quite well for the Clippers but for the most part his contribution become meaningless with a bulk of turnovers that e commits. Take PHOENIX!

Chip’s NBA Playoff Power Play

Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Heat- At first glance this series is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo and if he will or will not be playing. Miami has been applying pressure defensively and the Bucks without the Freak in the lineup have turned the ball over 18 time a game. Without the big guy in the lineup for the Bucks Jimmy Butler has become a bully once again even without Tyler Herro. The Bucks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games in Miami while the Heat are 5-1 ATS in the ir last six home games. Take MIAMI!

Chip’s NBA Money Game

Denver at Minnesota 9:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Minnesota has been able to play tough for a period of time but just don’t seem to execute very well during crunch time. The Timberwolves have yet to cover any of the three games and like Brooklyn can be ousted without cashing a ticket. The Wolves were expecting a breakout season and have wallowed in mediocrity the entire season. Denver feels no pressure and surely who like to complete the 4-game sweep but they won’t be all that upset if they have to return home to finish off their already wounded prey and if the win under the number all the better. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- The high flying Hawks are brimming with confidence and are even a bit cocky when playing on their home court. There can be no doubt that Atlanta likes shooting the basketball at home as Trey Young was just 14-of-40 in the first two games on the road and was 12-of-22 in his own environment.  The Celtics are tough no doubt and the Hawks win in Game 3 was the first in eight tries against Boston. Still, it is bravado that keeps this one close. Take ATLANTA!

Chip’s NBA Power Play

Cleveland at New York 1:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Is it too good to be true...the Knicks actually leading a Playoff series and winning convincingly at home. New York handed Cleveland their worse loss of the season as they jumped out to a 32 point lead hold the Cavaliers to 79 points the lowest offensive output in the NBA this season. I have to believe that they rebound here as they are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a double-digit loss. The Cavs got a taste of what a hungry New York Madison Square Garden playoff crowd can be like and coach J.B. Bickerstaff admitted his club was unnerved. They should be better prepared Sunday. Take CLEVELAND!

Memphis at LA Lakers 10 ET

grizzlies (+) over Lakers- I have stewed over this game longer than Ja’s playing time as he is supposed to sit this one out (something about a sore trigger finger). Okay, deciding to take some heat off Draymond Green, Dillion the Villian is making life miserable for LeBron even if his antics have no affect on the basketball court it has to wear James down mentally. 11 years his junior Brooks is quickly becoming the NBA’s newest version of Ron Artest. This one is funky but...take MEMPHIS!

Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- Okay so the big guy was out and the Bucks romped 138-122 at home in Game 2 to even the series against the stubborn Heat. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a late decision but Miami knows for sure that Tyler Herro will be out and are planning ways to combat the Bucks big center Brook Lopez. The Bucks struggled on the road of late going 1-4 ATS in their last five as well as 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to South Beach and the Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take MIAMI!

Cleveland at New York 8:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Does this line look short to you it certainly does to me. The storyline in New York is not about the Knicks but about what if, what if Donovan Mitchell had signed with his home town club...but alas he is a Cavalier and they team from Gotham still covets him. The Cavs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six road games and 8-3 ATS after a win by 10 points. These clubs were seeded 4 and 5 and the difference really should not be that much but, this price does not pass the eye test and maybe it is me but it just looks like a come-get-me! Take CLEVELAND!

Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over 76ers- How to stop Joel Embiid is the major issue the Nets are facing once again. His dominance on the boards have given Philadelphia a 56-33 rebounding advantage. Brooklyn’s offense leaves much to be desired as they scored just 35 points in the second half as Spencer Dinwiddie is shooting under 40% from the field and is just 2-of-18 from downtown.The Nets have plenty of pride and will bring a huge effort into the Barkley Center tonight. Take BROOKLYN!

LA Lakers at Memphis 7:30 ET

Grizzlies over Lakers- The question here is will he or won’t he be able to play in  Game Two tonight. Ja Morant may be sidelined although he was able to practice yesterday and if has not pistol whipped a high school student or pulled a gun on a teammate Commission Silver has encouraging words. If Morant is not able to play Memphis has shown that they can win without him going 6-3 SU down the stretch while he was in counseling. LA wins Game 1 128-109 and are 0-7 ATS after scoring 125 or more points and the Grizzlies are 37-16 ATS in their last 53 games after a loss of 10 points or more. Take MEMPHIS!

LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Suns (-) over Clippers-  While everyone’s eyes were on Devin Durant a two-time Finals MVP stole all the attention. The Clippers Kawhi Leonard poured in 38 points on 13-of 24 shooting in his first playoff game in nearly two years. Durant who had 27 points himself with 11 rebounds and nine assists took just one shot in the final 7:30 of the game. Just a note that my favorite...The Clips Russell Westbrook was 3-of-19 and the Clippers still managed to win Game 1 but that will not stand this time around. At this given moment both clubs support the same record but the Suns are perceived as the better team...and for good reason as they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Quarterfinals game. The Clips are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take PHOENIX!

Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings over Warriors- Okay so now Golden State has lost 31 of 42 road games and there is no reason that we should believe that like magic they will turn that around. for the most part I expect the majority of people to believe that the Warriors will not go down 0-2 in the playoffs and will rise defeat the Kings. But, they are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 51 road games overall. It had been 17 years since the Kings won a playoff game and they liked it, like it so much they are going to do it again. They are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and go up 2-0 in the series. Take SACRAMENTO!

LA Lakers at Memphis 3:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Grizzlies- A very good friend of mine who will remain nameless and works in one of the major sports books knows a little about the numbers that come out and he asked me why the Grizzlies are such a short favorite...I wonder myself. Although LeBron James and Anthony Davis will on the floor the most dynamic player in the NBA whose all eyes will be upon is Ja Morant providing he hasn’t pistol whipped any high school students before game time. People keep talking about the Suns having so little time to mess Kevin Durant into the flow, well LA was floundering and first Davis an then Lebron returned and they are 18-7 SU when it counted most. The experience the Lakers possess dwarfs any perceived talent advantage THE Grizzlies and long rests for Memphis is not a good thing as they are 7-19-1 ATS with 3 or more days rest. Take LAKERS!

New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Knicks- New York tried desperately to acquire native Donovan Mitchell more than one and ended up with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks couldn’t be happier. He averaged 24.0 points and 6.2 assists and he started in all 68 games he played in. The impact that Mitchell has had on the Cavaliers can not be denied as they posted their most James-less team wins since 1993 with 51. The Knicks went 3-1 against the Cavs this season but Julius Randle is questionable and in games like this on the road it is difficult to overcome. Take CLEVELAND!

Atlanta at Boston 3:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Tough call for me as I am award just how good these Boston Celtics can actually be. I do not in my wildest dreams have any vision of Atlanta making a run to the NBA Championship of even conference finals. But, the Hawks do have depth with seven players averaging over 11 points per game although they were 0-3 (1-2 ATS) against the Celtics this season. because their isn’t a positive trend that I can find on the Hawks so this play has been down graded. Take the HAWKS!

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Nets (+) over 76ers- No. 3 seed Philadelphia is hosting Brooklyn the sixth seed tipping off the NBA Playoffs. The 76ers swept the beleaguered Nets 3-0 this season with all three wins in double digits. Joel Embiid certainly gets my vote for MVP and with NBA assist leader James Harden running the point they can beat anybody anytime. But, playoff history has not been kind to James Harden played teams as his early departures are common. This Nets team has been hit with more crap including player demands of trades and defections as well as a coaching change and they are still standing. Their is something about the integrity of this team I like and will play them in game one. Take BROOKLYN!

Chicago at Miami 7:00 ET

Heat (-) over Bulls- Yep, here it is...this is one of those games that my ex-partner used to say ‘If this game don’t win I’m out of the business’...he lasted 30 years. Miami looked so bad while getting swamped by Atlanta and never looked like they had a chance if or were even interested as they fell 116-105 at home. Now, here comes Chicago who bullied the Raptors in the second half and looked really good and have defeated the Heat all three times they faced each other this season. The South Beach crew was favored by minus-1.5 in the last meeting as hosts in December and after losing all three to the Bulls and off a horrendous loss they are a bigger favorite. Don’t make sense either. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma City at New Orleans 9:30 ET

Pelicans (-) over Thunder- It has been four years now and New Orleans can not wait any longer this season for Zion Williamson to display his talents and they play often enough like he will never be a part of the team on the court. Oklahoma City posted the best point spread record in the NBA this season and closed the year with two victories which will be their last wins of the season. The Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall and just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Pelicans have won three of four meetings and are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 11 overall. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at LA Lakers 10;00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Lakers- Well, since Rudy Gobert is the first Frenchman we have actually seen fight but of course he directed his anger at a teammate instead of the opposition. Now, most might consider this a negative thing but I do not as the Wolves had a better winning percentage when Gobert was sidelined then when he played this season. The play on thee Lakers is heavy as many now believe that they will make it to the finals as they have the best record in the NBA 16-7 since the All-Star break. But, Minny is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and but also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meets in LA. Take MINNESOTA.

Utah at LA Lakers 3:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Jazz- As the regular NBA season comes to a close the Utah Jazz have actually outperformed expectations . When Donovan Mitchell was sent packaging it was thought the Jazz would just limp through the season but they posted a 46-33-2 ATS for the season second only to Oklahoma City. The LA circus has had quite a year getting over .500 after a 2-10 start the Lakers turned it around after the jettison of Russell Westbrook to who knows where. Utah with an upset win over Denver yesterday will find tonight’s opponent a bit more competitive. Take the LAKERS

Denver at Utah 3:30 ET

Nuggets (-) over Jazz- Denver has already clinched the top spot in the West for the NBA Playoffs but ave dropped four of five after a 119-115 loss to Phoenix. In their loss to the Suns the Nuggets did not play any starters but it does not matter against the Jazz who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Utah has lost eight of their last nine games and are ready to play golf...take DENVER!

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New York at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Knicks- New York is locked-in to their playoff position and just want to get through the rest of it until it all starts up again and will already be without Julius Randle. The Knicks are No. 5 and will be playing Cleveland in the playoffs no matter what else happens until them]n. No motivation. Take NEW ORLEANS!

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Memphis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Bucks. Milwaukee is locked into the No. 1 seed and there is more to taking Memphis than that. The Grizz just lost as a 6.5-point underdog at New Orleans an now come to play the Bucks on their court and are now favored over the top seed. We don’t have to be in Denmark to realize something is rotten here and it stinks to high heaven. Lay it with MEMPHIS!

Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Celtics- I don’t know what was going on when these two played Wednesday night as the Raptors when for a 5-point dog to being favored at Boston. and of course the Celtics just went out and won by four failing to beat the opening line but getting their for all the late action. This time the Raptors get it done as Boston has clinch the second seed in the East. Raptors are 6-0-1 ATS with one days rest and 5-1 ATS after a loss. Take TORONTO!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (-) over 76ers- I believe the Sixers are 86 for the rest of the regular season and it is the odds maker that believes it too.(well, I believe it because they are dictating it to us, just look at this price...absurd. I can not say why or how it will happen but the Hawks fly high tonight. Philly a no-show tonight. Take ATLANTA!

Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Nuggets (+)move Suns- O expect there to be plenty of action on Phoenix the rest of the way and for good reason as they are undefeated with Kevin Durant in the lineup and 6-0 SU and ATS in their last six overall. But, it is Denver that clinches the No. 1 seed in the West with a win here tonight. The Nuggets won the first two meetings this year with Phoenix capturing their win a week ago with Durant in the lineup scoring 30 points while Nuggets star Nikola Jokic rested with a sore calf. They lost last time out at Houston 124-103 and are 6-1 in their last seven games after a loss of 10 points or more while the Sins are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records. Take DENVER!

Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Jazz- This is the time of the year that we can see some pretty wild and unusual things as point spread makers try and keep up with teams attitude toward certain games. Things have come full circle as it was exactly one year ago today that OKC visited the Jazz and Utah was a minus-15.5 point favorite. This time around the Thunder are favored and by more than a handful. The Jazz are out of tune and will be drowned out by the Thunder. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers- I expect this line to shrink as the day wares on and the pros play against the joes.  Philadelphia is coming off an epic win and performance by the most likely MVP (he deserves it) Joel Embiid who poured in 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting and 13 rebounds going 12 of 13 from the free throw line.After losing three straight the Heat have bounced back with a pair of victories and Jimmy Butler and crew have held Embiid at bay in the past. Not, the same intensity for the 76ers as when they play Boston. Take MIAMI!

Memphis at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Grizzlies- Both of these clubs was in action last night and neither of them cover the number as Memphis was -19 against Portland and waltzed through a 119-109 victory while the Pelicans non-cover came with a 121-103 thumping at home by Sacramento. The Grizzlies just don’t play well with others on the road as they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games and are 7-19 ATS against teams with winning home records. The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last five at home and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings against the Griz as hosts. This price looks outrageously high. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Celtics- The NBA is packing the games in this the final regular season week as like many others they both these clubs played last night with Boston falling 103-101 at Philadelphia and Toronto (-16) winning on the road 120-100. The Celtics must have had that loss affect them as this line is a bit short and as it means so much more to the Raptors. Boston has won 4-of-5 meetings going 4-1 ATS and hey are 7-3-1 ATS playing with no rest, but the Raptors are 6-2 ATS with no rest and 7-2-1 ATS in their lat 10 games overall while Celts are 5-5.

Take TORONTO!  

 Chicago at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- Once again both teams in action last night with very different results as Milwaukee held serve winning at Washington while Chicago was taking it on the chin at home by Atlanta. The Bulls clinched a playoff spot despite their loss last night as Orlando was eliminated by Cleveland. The Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS i their last seven road games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 overall. The Bucks are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games and are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meeting in Milwaukee. Take CHICAGO!

Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bulls- With four games remaining these tow teams are 1-game apart in the standings and on the cusp of making or being left out of the play-in round of playoff games. The Hawks (39-39) need to win here otherwise Chicago would hold the tie breaker and they would have the same record entering their final three games. This will be the Hawks first back-to-back wins since March 8th. Take ATLANTA!

Boston at Philadelphia 8:00 ET

76ers over Celtics- Can Philadelphia play with the Celtics, so far they have not been able to get by them and are 0-3 against them this season. The 76ers have dropped four of their last six while Boston is still two games behind Milwaukee for the best over record in the NBA. The 76ers are 6-1 ATS at home following an ATS loss and are 24-10 ATS in their last 34 home games. Take PHILADELPHIA!

San Diego State vs. Connecticut 8:30 ET

Aztecs (+) over Huskies- What can be said about Connecticut that you haven’t already heard or already know and that is they are the best of all this season hands down when it counted. The Huskies were 14-0 on December 30 and ranked No. 1 before starting Big East play. They promptly lost seven of nine and then went untouched until Marquette got them 70-68 in the conference tourney. San Diego State plays really tough defense and never gives you anything easy. They also have something no one else has and is rarely seen today, and that is a veteran senior laden team. A roster that has been together for four and five years. They know each other and are mature enough to handle this moment. Aztecs will keep this close! Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Phoenix at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Suns- Phoenix has won four consecutive games and are undefeated when Kevin Durant has taken the floor for the Suns. Durant made his bones for nine years as a start for Oklahoma City before starting his sojourn through the NBA. The surprising Thunder at 38-40 ave plenty to play for as they hold the 10th and final play-in spot one-game ahead of Dallas. The Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to OKC and the Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Dallas at Atlanta 6:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Hawks- Okay, it is getting easy to blame Kyrie Irving for what is going on with Dallas and their lack of game in the NBA. Last night at Miami Irving put up 24 points with eight assists and fed Doncic who had 42 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists himself. Tim Hardaway had 31 points and the remaining squad that played (7 other players) had a total of 26 points and played to a minus -45. This time out the Mavericks run by the Hawks. Take DALLAS!

Memphis at Chicago 3:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- Ja Morant is back and Memphis has won eight of nine and 11 of 13 as they chase Denver for the top spot in the West trailing the Nuggets by two-games. Chicago is chasing Atlanta and Toronto as they sit with a 3-game lead over Washington and are in the final play-in spot. The Grizzlies are just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games and 15-22 SU on the road and the Bulls are 31-15-1 ATS in their last 47 home games against teams with losing road records. Taken CHICAGO!

Miami-Fl. vs Connecticut 9:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Huskies- What in the name of all that is holy did we end up with the two squads that I have faded and lost to Miami (0-4 ATS) in the tourney and with the Huskies 1-3 ATS winning in their opener against Iona and then three straight losses getting crushed with St. Mary’s, Arkansas and Gonzaga. So, who do you like!

Interesting note about this encounter is the Miami who was seeded No.1 in the ACC tournament actually has a one-game better record then Connecticut as the Huskies have and additional loss while both have 29 wins. The Huskies who finished fourth in the Big East behind Marquette, Xavier and Creighton and have had an average margin of victory of 22.5 points and are prohibitive favorites (-130) to win it all. Series history has the underdog going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings other wise both sides have nothing but positive trends (that is why when I faded them I lost). So where to now...the dog. Take MIAMI!

LA  Clippers at New Orleans 8:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Pelicans- I just saw New Orleans take apart the Nuggets in Denver and the Clippers get run out in Memphis last night and I wonder if the long trip back home for the Pelicans or the game in Tennessee would be more worrisome. With Zion Williamson in the wings the Pelicans have won eight of nine and starting to garner some attention as they have moved over the .500 mark with five games to play. The Clippers have more then struggled against New Orleans over the years as they are 6-22 ATS in the last 28 meetings in New Orleans and 17-40 ATS in the last 57 meetings overall. I know, is that not amazing. Nothing is 100%...take LA CLIPPERS!

Dallas at Miami 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Heat- These two clubs appear to be racing to the bottom as they have fallen off the rails of late. Dallas who was looking to make a run in the West when they acquired Kyrie Irving but they neglected to consider what happens when the world goes flat (welcome to planet Kyrie). The Mavericks have dropped five of six and eight of 11 while Miami had dropped their last three overall. The Heat are not so hot as they are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 overall including just 4-10 ATS at home  and the Mavs are 17-6-7 ATS in their last 25 meetings in Miami. Take DALLAS!

 Florida Atlantic vs San Diego State 6:05 ET

Owls (+) over Aztecs- The idea that one of these two a squads is actually going to play for the College National Championship is really beyond my realm of thought. I never considered it for either if these schools (and neither did they). Although, we have backed the Owls four straight time going 4-0 ATS including twice as Megabucks winners. We were 2-1 ATS with or against the Aztec losing last time out with Creighton while having won against Alabama and Furman. I like both of these clubs and SDS has a veteran squad that going nine deep and FAU plays in a gym of 2,500 and now this arena seats 70,000, but I don’t think that will bother them. What might bother them is the shooting back-ground which will be very difficult for long ball shooters which affects the Owls. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

LA Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Grizzlies- We has Megabucks winner with LA two nights ago as Russell Westbrook turned back the clock and had his best shooting night since well I can’t ever remember him shooting it that well, maybe he has? So, does Memphis take revenge playing at home for the second straight games against the same opponent who out pointed you just 48 hours ago. Does anyone believe that with Kawii Leonard out that Westbrook can or would do it again...maybe he won’t have too. Grizzlies might be the league biggest impostor...take LA CLIPPERS!

Atlanta at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets over Hawks- It is unbelievable to me that Brooklyn is where they are in the standings as they have a one and half game lead over Miami with six left to play, five of which are at home. Atlanta sits eighth and trails Miami by 1.5-games after winning at home against Cleveland 120-118 Tuesday night. The Hawks are a dreadful 18-40 ATS after a straight-up win and 11-17 ATS against reams with home winning records. Take BROOKLYN!  

Toronto at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Raptors (+) over 76ers- With six games left on their schedule Toronto is in the ninth spot knowing every game is important and they know they must get it done on the road with just one home game remaining again when they host Milwaukee. Philadelphia has been resting Joel Embiid and has won just two of the last six games and question if he will play tonight. He has been on the MVP mission the whole season and I hate to play against him. Raptors are 6-0 ATS against teams winning 60% or more. Take TORONTO!

Alabama-Birmingham vs North Texas State 9:30 ET

mean green eagles (+) over Blazers- UAB lost to North Texas twice this season before taking them down in the USA conference semi-finals and then lost to Florida Atlantic in the Final. The Mean Green looks terrible on offense with more dribbling than ball movement but they are tenuous on defense. They limited Wisconsin to 13 second half points while and shut them out the final 9:07 playing with half and full court pressure and the Badgers missed 15 of their last 16 shots. North Texas is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games at neutral sites! Take NORTH TEXAS!

Boston and Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Bucks- After defeating San Antonio by 44 points on Sunday Boston followed that up with a 130-111 loss at Washington on Tuesday. So, I will note that the Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing 125 points the previous game. The Bucks meanwhile just keep-on, keep-on and have won five of six and seven of nine and off a win at Indiana last night as they return home after four straight on the road. The Bucks are 10-2 ATS with zero rest but also 1-7 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Finally, the Celtics are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Milwaukee and 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 meetings overall. Take BOSTON!

 Utah at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- Utah is on the outside looking in as they are currently 12th in the NBA standings and have lost their last four. San Antonio long eliminated from playoff contention is not to be outdone have also lost their last four games. The Spurs have dropped six of seven and the last was a 137-93 drubbing in Boston and at one point they trailed by 47 points. Any profession team after a lost like that (well most anyway) come out with their maximum effort talent or not. History is on the Spurs side as they are 25-9-1 ATS in 35 San Antonio meetings and 5-1 ATS in the last six. They have also defeated them 2-of-3 this season. Spurs should have enough confidence against the Jazz as anyone. Take SAN ANTONIO!

LA Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Grizzlies- Ja is back and Memphis is rolling having won their last seven games although they are just 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Morant did not play in the Grizzlies win over the Magic Tuesday but it is nothing serious and he should be available tonight. Clippers are  a surprising 7-3 in their last 10 and are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games but are 0-5 ATS in Memphis. That skid ends tonight. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Knicks- Boy, what a call on the Heat as they went down in flames at Toronto last night. A win here for New York would just about clinch finishing the regular season ahead of the Heat. The Knicks are currently fifth in the East and the top six avoid the Play-in games and Miami is eighth. The Heat are coming off a loss at Toronto after getting wasted 129-100 by the Nets on Saturday while the Knickerbockers destroyed Houston Tuesday ending a three game losing streak. Miami will be without Jimmy Butler and New York is without Jalen Brunson who it turns out has been their best player. The Heat are 11-4 ATS at MSG. Take MIAMI!

New Orleans at Golden State, 10:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Pelicans- New Orleans was our huge Power Play winner last night as they gave away 11 points on the road against the Trailblazers and won 124-90. That is not what is going to happen tonight... paying Portland at this time was a gift from the NBA and tonight the Pelicans will pay the price. We are all aware of the Warriors dismal road record but at home they are as tough as anybody and are 30-7 SU at home and lost to our Megabucks winner Minnesota last night. The Pelicans are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 on the road against a team with winning home records and they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games at Golden State. The Warriors are 37-15-1 ATS at home. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Utah Valley vs UAB 9:15 ET

Wolverines vs Blazers- An pair of clubs with 28 wins each square off in Las Vegas in the second NIT game at the Orleans. maybe no one know who Utah Valley actually is but they are cover machine and went 22-5 ATS on the year and are 20-7 in their last 27 games against teams with winning records. UAB has been good to me this season and I like the squad as they are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games at neutral sites but are just 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games following an ATS win. Take UTAH VALLEY!

Cleveland at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland is back in the playoffs for the first time since LeBron James left them a second time. Although they are currently seeded at four they just clinched the playoff spot with a win over Houston on Sunday and their celebratory actions may hurt them here. Atlanta. These two have split their four meeting this season with the Hawks winning both at home and the last four as hosts. They are the eighth seed in the East three games away from the sixth spot and most likely will end up in the play-in like last season. Cavaliers still hold the No. 1 defensive ranking allowing just 106.5 PPG but are No. 24 on offense but are 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to Atlanta. Hawks off loss to Memphis Monday night and are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take ATLANTA!

Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Raptors- Toronto has struggled since December 9th to reach .500 and tonight is their chance to finally reach the break-even mark. The have failed five times to reach this level and they will have problems getting there tonight. Miami has split their last four games but are off an embarrassing 129-100 home loss to Brooklyn. Tyler Herro expressed his desire to stay away from the play-in games and say the Heat are highly motivated. I believe him. Take MIAMI!