Florida at Kentucky 8:30 ET

Gators-  over Wildcats These two squads have one thing in common and that they both have defeated Tennessee a team who has a chance to win the NCAA Tourney which neither of these can do. Both clubs are coming off victories but the gators win at Tennessee Wednesday will have them patting themselves on the back and now have the confidence to win here as they are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. I’m sure Calipari will have his Carts hungry but the Gators will be chomping. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take FLORIDA

LA Clippers at New York 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Clippers- Both of these clubs have been rather inconsistent and are in about the same place in their conference playoffs. Both the Clippers and the Knicks are three games over .500. with New York coming off a 106-104 win over Miami while LA blew a huge lead at Milwaukee an fell 106-105. New York is 12-5-1 ATS after a straight-up win and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

Take NEW YORK!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 6:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Lakers- New Orleans is fading fast without Zion Williamson and have lost 10 straight including a 111-106 loss at Dallas where they trailed by 31 points in the middle of the third quarter before Luca Doncic left the game. The Pelicans are beginning a four game home stand and are looking for their first win since Jan. 13.So, if so bad why is this line so short against the Lakers who are playing their best ball of the season. Brandon Ingram has returned for the Pels after a 29 game absence. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Syracuse at Boston College 5:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Orange- As I have said numerous time this season Syracuse should not be favored on the road against anyone even a sub-par Boston College team. The Eagles are coming off their second win over a Top-25 squad after defeating Clemson the ACC leader 62-54. The Orange (aren’t there orange people out there who wist to protest their name change) have defeated BC nine straight time but have lost their last three and the eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last six games at home. Take BOSTON COLLEGE

Kansas at Iowa State 12:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas hold a serious lifetime advantage (189-66) over Iowa State and that is always a concern but this Cyclone team is well coached and takes pride in their defense. After dropping five straight to the number and three games straight-up the Jayhawks have gotten it together with a part of convincing wins over Kentucky and Kansas State. They gained a measure of revenge against the Wildcats having lost in their first meeting. That’s the case with the Cyclones here who were beaten by the Jayhawks 62-60 on Jan.14 and will now even the score. Take IOWA STATE!

LA Clippers at Milwaukee 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Bucks- This has got to be one...one of the games I must release. Milwaukee has their top three players in uniform and have won five game in-a-row and this will be their third straight home game. LA is on a six game road trip and finally have both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on the floor at the same time and the results are positive. Clips have won six of seven and are 4-1 ATS on the road and keep this one close if not win it. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Houston at Wichita State 9:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Shockers- Looking at this game I wonder if Houston is for real while I’m sure the shockers are not. Wichita State come off a has what it takes to run Wichita State7-19-1 ATS after a straight-up win. is just 6-6 SU at home and 3-9 ATS which is totally unacceptable. Cougars are 7-0 ATS on the road and 46-12-1 ATS after a ATS loss.and that’s amazing. Shockers blew past East Carolina last time out taking a 49-28 half-time lead. There is a reason this is a double-digit road favorite. Take HOUSTON!

Loyola Marymount at BYU 9:00 ET

Lions (+) over Cougars- Lions have four four in-a-row awhile BYU has dropped their last three. I believe that Loyola is a better team but they fall short at the free throw line where as a team they only made 66.7%. The big advantage for the Cougars is the history of the series. The favorite is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and the home teams is 4-0 ATS in last four meetings. BYU is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games awhile ULM are 3-1-1 ATS on the road. Take MARYMOUNT!

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks over Heat- Miami as usual is making a move toward the playoffs winning four of their last five and have moved into the final guaranteed playoff spot (6th seed). New York seems to be fading having lost two straight and six of their past eight games. The Knicks who led the NBA in scoring defense when Tom Thibodeau took over but have allowed 122 PPG the last eight outings. Coach T has pointed out that the Knicks were 7-1 in their previous eight games when they surrendered just 103.6 PPG. Take NEW YORK!

LA Lakers at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Lakers- After taking the night off against Brooklyn Lebron posted a triple-double against the Knicks in a 129-123 overtime victory at Madison Square Garden. This is the fourth game on a five-game eastern swing for LA who dropped the first two to Boston and Brooklyn. Indiana is sinking fast and has lost their last three and 10-of-11. In spite of their current play the Pacers and Lakers have the same record 24-28. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to Indiana. Pacers are 16-10 SU at home and LA is 4-9 ATS on the road against teams with winning home records. Take INDIANA!

Rice at Louisiana Tech 7:00 ET

Owls (+) over Bulldogs- I’m a numbers guy and really can’t say much about who is playing who on the court but number don’t lie. Rice is just a better team that not many are aware have won 15 of 21 games but one of those losses was at home to the Bulldogs 88-82 in OT on Jan 5, 2023. The Owls are 5-0-1 ATS on the road and LaTech is 5-12 ATS following an ATS win. Take RICE!

Atlanta at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- After dropping 12 of 14 games the Suns without Devin Booker who has missed 21 of their last 22 games. Atlanta has lost four of its last five without their shooting star Trae Young who is listed as probable tonight and his presence will make the difference. This is the first meeting of the season between these two and the Hawks have won six of the past nine meetings. Take ATLANTA!  

Villanova at Marquette 8:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Golden Eagles- No. 14 Marquette has won eight of their last nine and are leading the Big East tied with Providence and Xavier. Villanova has not been the same since the departure of Jay Wright and are struggling to be .500. But the return of guard Justin Moore who missed the first 20 games which will help the Cats offense. These two are on opposite ends of the point-spread derby with Marquette 15-6 ATS and Villanova just 7-14 . The tide ebbs tonight. Take VILLANOVA.

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- If you are wondering like I am which Warriors team will show up then we will just have to wait and see. They last time Golden State was in Minnesota they handed the T’wolves their most lopsided defeat of the season but, at that time the Warriors were at full strength for one of the few times this season. That early season win is the Warriors only cover against the Wolves in their last five meetings in Minnesota. Take TIMBERWOLVES!

Portland at Memphis 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis like so many other NBA teams is like night and day when playing home and away. The Grizzlies are 21-3 SU and 15-8-1 ATS when hosting and have won eight straight at home. Portland has won 3-of-4 with Damian Lillard averaging 42.4 points during that span making all 17 free throws against Atlanta Monday night. Memphis is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall and are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings with the Blazers. Take PORTLAND!

Tennessee at Florida 7:00 ET

Gators (+) over Volunteers- No. 2 Tennessee has the No.1 overall defense in NCAA action allowing just 54.4 PPG and are also No. 1 in field goal shooting defense holding opponents to 34.5% shooting. Florida who is off a 64-50 loss at Kansas State play pretty tough defense themselves ranking No. 8 in defensive efficiency leading the SEC in blocking shots per game. The Vols have won seven of the last eight meetings but the home team is 10-32 ATS in the last 12 meetings and aside from their loss to the Wildcats the Gators are 5-1 ASTS in their last six games overall. Take FLORIDA!  

Kansas State at Kansas 8:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Wildcats-  This one should be a ‘dandy’ of a match-up as the state rivals meet for the second time this season. The Wildcats won the first meetings two weeks ago tonight and Kansas State won 83-82 at Kansas posting just their seventh win in the last 45 meetings and the have not swept the season series from the Jayhawks in 40 years. For the most part this has been a home court rivalry as the Home team is 22-7-2 ATS in the last 31 meetings and the Favorite is 37-15-2 ATS in the last 54 meetings overall. Revenge is sweet...take KANSAS!

LA Lakers at New York 7:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Knicks- Yeah you have got to be kidding with this line. Unless like last night their was a false number put out and left hanging for quite awhile. We will wait and see here but i have my side. Okay, so the Knicks are under a basketball favorite at home against one of the worst teams with the greatest of players. Cream rises...take LAKERS!

Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland’s star acquisition Donovan Mitchell has played in just two of the last seven Cavaliers games and they dropped four of those seven. Miami who remains as tough to beat as ever is off a loss at Charlotte blowing an 11-point lead. These are the two top defensive teams in the NBA and in their first meeting this year the Cavaliers dominated 113-87 at home as a 7-point favorite as the Heat were without Butler and Herro. This time around the Cleveland is a much shorter favorite and the Heat take advantage. Play MIAMI!

Clemson at Boston College 7:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Tigers- Clemson must have their sports mixed up as their basketball team leads the ACC with a 10-1 conference record as common record for their football team but the cagers...not so much as they have never won an ACC regular season title. The Tigers only ACC loss came at Wake Forest two weeks ago tonight as they have won three straight games since. The Tigers are 10-1 against Boston College since the Eagles came over from the Big East including a perfect 5-0 at Chestnut Hill. The Eagles have yet to be a predator this season but are in a great spot here as the odds-makers see a Tigers trap. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Virginia Tech at Miami 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Hurricanes-Virginia Tech has one player that they can not be without and that is guard Hunter Cattoor who when missing from the lineup the Hokies are win-less. He will be ready tonight for Tech who is 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win. After a 13-1 start Miami has dropped four of seven alternating wins and losses. The Hurricanes are under-sized and he just one offensive rebound against Pittsburgh last time out as they blew an eight-point lead with just 2:26 remaining in the game. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Toronto at Phoenix 9:00 ET

*Raptors  (+) over Suns- When the Suns Devin Booker went down with a groin injury the team promptly lost 12 of 14 but they have rebounded with three wins in their last four outings. Toronto is 2-1 on their six game western swing and are off an impressive 123-105 win at Portland Saturday night. Although the Raptors have struggled in Phoenix going just 2-7 ATS in their last nine visits the Suns are burned up and will fade out here. Take TORONTO!

Iowa State at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Cyclones- Talk about a we’ll get even with you guys game Texas tech remembers heartily the 84-50 beating they took at the handle of the Cyclones in Ames three weeks ago tonight. Iowa State shot up in the polls after that one and began to red their headlines and have dropped three of five since. State coach T.J. Otzelberger is not happy with his clubs defense as they allowed a season high 78 points at Missouri Saturday. Beating LSU is no big feat this season but that win ended and eight game losing streak for the Red Raiders and turned the tide of confidence needed to win tonight. Take TEXAS TECH!

Baylor at Texas 9:00 T

Longhorns (-) over Bears- Texas one of the more physical college basketball out there feel that they got out muscled at Tennessee on Saturday an 82-71 loss and it was never realty that close. Baylor has won six straight and a three game slide Although the Longhorns are 12-1 SU at home they are less than impressive 6-7 ATS. The Bears have been winning but against who as they are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams with winning percentages above .600. The Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last four games after a loss and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. Take TEXAS!

Washington at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Wizards-  Washington had won five straight games and they have won the last three with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined and it appears he will be MIA once again. San Antonio has dropped five straight and 10 of 11 and have won just twice in the month of January. In the last meeting between these two in San Antonio the Spurs scored 157 in an overtime victory and they have won and covered four straight in the series. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Golden State at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Warriors- If I had told you on opening day that one day out before February that there would only be 1-game separating these two in the standings everybody would have laughed and I would never had said it anyway. Oklahoma City has been the best ATS team in the league going 31-17-1 on the season. For Golden State it has been a different story as injuries and being over-rated by the bookies haven’t helped their miserable road record of 6-18 SU. Golden State has won the last six meetings but this is the first of four meetings this season and the Thunder enter winning eight of their last 11 and are 8-1-1- ATS in their last 10. The Warriors enter having won back-to-back games for the first time in a month. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Virginia at Syracuse 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Orange- Ya know I’m not sure which mascot name change I am annoyed with most between the Red Storm for St. John’s or for Orange for Syracuse (now who exactly does it offend when calling them Orangemen...really). For this reason I will take Virginia tonight, nah I have real reasons. No. 7 Virginia was so unimpressive early but like many well coached teams they get better as the season progresses and some get much better. The Cavaliers have won six games in a row while Syracuse has dropped three-of-four and with their weaker than most seasons talent level will most likely end up in the NIT. Take VIRGINIA!

New Orleans at Milwaukee 8;00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Bucks- New Orleans has dropped seven in-1a-row and eight of  nine with their lone win during that span coming against lowing Detroit a game in which they covered by a half-point. The Bucks have won three straight and five of their last seven and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. The Pelicans this time around have struggled without Zion Williamson and are 4-9 ATS in their past 13 road games. The inconsistent Bucks are just 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 games afters a SU win. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Rutgers at Iowa 2:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hawkeyes- Rutgers has put the Big Ten on notice that they are a team to reckon with as they are now 6-3 in conference play with a win over then No. 1 and undefeated Purdue . One of the Scarlet Knights losses came at home against Iowa 76-65 the Hawkeyes shot lights out making 12 of 27 30-pointers. The Knights are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall and the underdogs is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Looking for modest revenge take RUTGERS!

Washington at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans has lost six straight as injuries to their two top players are taking its toll. Finally after missing 29 games forward Brandon Ingram has return to the line up but showed rust shooting just four of 18 in his return Wednesday while Zion Williamson has been in and out his entire career. The Wizards have won their last four and the past two without Kristaps Porzingis. Not for nunthin’ but Pels are 1-12 ATS on Saturdays. Take WASHINGTON!

LA Clippers at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Clippers over Hawks- The Hawks have been flying high winning their last four and seven of their last 10 games as they ready themselves for the fifth and final game on this home stand. Los Angeles will be playing their first of six straight road games on their Eastern Conference swing through the league.  The Clippers with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the court together (which is rare) the Clippers have won a season high four straight. Clippers are 5-2 ATS in last seven trips to Atlanta and the Hawks are 6-18 ATS after a ATS win. Take CLIPPERS!

Texas at Tennessee 6:00 ET

Volunteers (-) over Longhorns- Great match-up from the Big-12/SEC Challenge between a pair of Top-10 ranked teams  when No. 4 Tennessee host No.10 Texas. The Longhorns have won a pair after a loss to Iowa State and are off a sweep of rival Oklahoma State. The Volunteers have won eight of nine and are playing their best ball defeating Georgia 70-41 holding the Bulldogs to their lowest scoring contest of thew season. The Vols have won 11 of its 17 games by at least 20 points and now it’s the Longhorns turn. Take TENNESSEE!

Florida at Kansas State  6:00 ET

Gators (+) over Wildcats- This is one of those SEC/Big-12 Challenge contests where it really doesn’t effect the standing in conference play for either side. Considering that No. 5 Kansas State has already accomplished this season and I believe this line is a bit short as the Gators are a mid-land 12-8. Florida will need a big push in the rest of the season to qualify for the Big Dance and a win here would go a long way. Wildcats are 11-0 SU and 8-3 ATS at home but the Gators are 5-0 ATS away from the Swamp. Take FLORIDA!

Arkansas at Baylor 4:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Bears-  There was a time this season that Arkansas was a ranked team but a four-game SEC losing streak dropped them put of the limelight. Baylor had their bounce back has them winning their last five including a 75-69 win over No. 5 Kansas on Monday. The Bears are just 3-7-1 ATS after a ATS win. The Razorbacks defeated LSU 60-40 on Tuesday and they are  12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game.  Take ARKANSAS!

Denver at Philadelphia 3:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid is looking forward to playing against Denver’s two-time reining MVP Nikola Jokic who edged out Embiid twice but also captured the starting role in the upcoming All-Start game. That has lit a fire under the 76ers center and his play has been of MVP caliber as he feels slighted an dis highly motivated. The Nuggets just dropped a 107-99 battle with the bucks on Wednesday without Jokic and he is probably today. But, the price of this game is a bit shy and the Nuggets are the play. Take DENVER!

Illinois at Wisconsin 3:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Illini- On my goodness a dream come true...well, at least the way this one sets up. Wisconsin who I have said is an impostor (they can’t shoot)  the pollsters had them at No. 14 but know they aren’t that good and promptly has lost five of six. Illinois as I also said was over-rated at the season’s start but have been playing better ball of late winning five of six including a 79-69 home Power Play win (-7.5) over these Badgers. Wisconsin had won 15 in-a-row in this series but have now dropped the last five straight-up. Badgers are 0-9 ATS in their last nine overall and haven’t cover a points spread since an OT win at Ohio State on Dec. 11. They win here! Take revenge...WISCONSIN!

Alabama at Oklahoma 2:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Crimson Tide- One team wins big and they other team play close but have been blow out at times. Alabama has a nine game winning streak and has won by double-digits in all but one and that was last time out in a 66-63 victory over Megabucks winner Mississippi State and still averaged over 20-points margins. The Sooners are 6-0 ATS in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge and the Tide is 4-2 straight up in the Challenge and last season OU lost to then No. 1 Auburn. This time they are the money. Take OKLAHOMA!

NC State at Wake Forest 1:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Demon Deacons- Both of these clubs are stellar when hosting  as NC State is 11-1 SU at home and the Demon Deacons are 10-1 with their lone loss coming at the hands of No. 10 Virginia still going 7-4 ATS. The Wolfpack is just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games and Wake Forest who lost last time out to Notre Dame and they are 9-4 ATS after a  straight-up loss. Deacons won both meetings last year and the Wolfs get revenge. Take NC STATE!  

Toronto at Golden State 10:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Warriors- The reining NBA Champs are struggling to get above .500 and are showing signs of emotional stress with out burst now coming from Stephen Curry. We expect that kind of behavior from Draymond Green but not from Curry. Golden State has won only four of their past 10 games one of which was their non-cover victory over Memphis Wednesday night and haven’t won consecutive games since Jan. 2. The Warriors 0-5 ATS last five as hosts. Take TORONTO!  

Air Force at New Mexico 10:00 ET

Lobos (-) over Falcons- They call it, The Pit and for good reason as New Mexico has one of the strongest home court advantages of any NCCA basketball venue. The Lobos are 13-1 straight-up at home with their lime loss coming at the hands of UNLV back on Jan 7, but they have won their last three as hosts and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as hosts. Air Force will have problems with the Lobos No. 14 ranked offense averaging 82.5 while the Falcons undermanned club scores just 68 PPG. Take NEW MEXICO!

Memphis at Minnesota 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- This Memphis team to some must be real difficult to figure as they had just won 11 straight prior to this current four game slide on a five game road trip that ends tonight. Minnesota moving in the other direction had won 9-of-13 to finally reach .500 on the season. The Timberwolves have won seven of eight at home while the Grizzlies are 9-16 ATS on the road and are 4-10 ATS against team with winning home records. Take MINNESOTA!

Arizona at Washington State 11:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Wildcats- Arizona has got to be feeling pretty good about themselves coming of a home sweep of the LA schools UCLA and USC where they are 11-1 on the year. Not so much on the road where the No. 8 ranked Wildcats are just 2-2 SU (1-3 ATS). The Wildcats are also 0-6 ATS against teams with losing records. Washington State is a lowly 9-12 on the season but 6-2 both SU and ATS at home and are 4-0 ATS after a SU loss. Take WASHINGTON STATE!

Arizona State at Washington 11:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Sun Devils- Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley is a bit perplexed about his teams inability to win at home as they just dropped a pair to IUSC and UCLA where they are now 3-3 as hosts in Pac-12 play but are 3-0 on the road. ASU is 1-5 ATS in their last six games against winning teams. The last time the Huskies were at home they won a pair at games over two of the conference’s weaker teams Stanford and California. The Huskies are 12-4 ATS following a SU loss and get the money here. Take WASHINGTON!

Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Suns- The Suns are finally shinning and have won four straight after having lost seven of eight to start the New Year. Dallas in the meantime are sliding out of contention losing seven of their last nine and eight of their last 11. Phoenix center Deandre Ayton has missed the last three games and is listed as probable and his effectiveness can be questioned. The Mavericks seem to have the suns number eliminating them from the playoffs last years and are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take DALLAS!

Iowa at Michigan State 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Spartans- These two clubs started the season differently and now are moving in different directions. Iowa who was 8-6 on the season had won four in-a-row until getting pummeled in the second half against Ohio State and surrendered the most points allowed this season losing 93-77. The Hawkeyes are 7-1 ATS after allowing 90 or more points the previous game. Michigan State has lost 3-of-4 including an 82-69 beating at Indiana on Sunday.The Spartans forward Malik Hall has miss the last three games due to a foot injury and will be out again tonight. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings but the Spartans are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. No matter...take IOWA!

Memphis at Golden State 10:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- One week ago Memphis was considered the a top choice to reach the Finals from the West but now that they have lost three straight...not so much. Their current down turn comes after an 11-game win streak that vaulted them to a 5-game lead and the top spot in the Southwest. The Warriors handled the Grizzlies 123-109 on Christmas day by using a 40-point third quarter and they were without Stephen Curry. The Griz were crushed 133-100 on Monday by the Kings but are 40-15 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more. Take MEMPHIS!

Toronto at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Kings- Sacramento is starting to put the rest of the league on notice as their wins are piling up and some are becoming more and more impressive. The Kings just annihilated Memphis (who many consider a potential Finals team from the West) 133-100 on Monday and have won seven of eight and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games. Toronto is starting a seven game road trip and don’t mind launching it in Sacramento where they are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings and 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. Take TORONTO!

Texas A&M and Auburn 9:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Tigers- Auburn is supposed to be red hot as they return home after a two-game road sweep and have won five straight and seven of eight. The Tigers have the nation’s longest home winning streak having won 29 straight as hosts and at 6-1 in the SEC trail Alabama (7-0) for the top spot in the conference and A&M after their loss at Kentucky are 5-1. Texas A&M has played well on the road and are 5-1 ATS in last six away games and the road team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Tigers are just 6-17 ATS following a SU win. Take TEXAS A&M!

Kentucky at Vanderbilt 9:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Wildcats- The Kentucky Wildcats under John Calipari have had a philosophy of recruiting top high school players each season who will be one and done. This was a successful formula in 2012 when the Wildcats last won the NCAA Championship but has shown that they can’t sustain that any long with the new NIL rules. Vanderbilt has been steady and are 7-4 SU at home while the Wildcats are just 1-2 in true road games and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall while the Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Add that the underdog is 15-5-2 ATS inn their last 22 meetings. Take VANDERBILT!

Oklahoma at TCU 8:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Horned Frogs- No. 14 TCU is off a huge win 83-60 win at Kansas on Saturday and return home to host Oklahoma who have dropped their last two games and are just 2-5 in the Big-12. After big wins by 20-points or more the Horned Frogs are just 3-7 ATS in the following contest. The underdog has been a play in this series going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and the Sooners are 7-3 ATS on the road. Take OKLAHOMA!

Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bulls- Indiana was cruising along playing decent basketball and was five game above .500 and then they started a road trip where they played five away games after a pair of home games and they have lost them all. The Bulls have won three straight including a 110-100 win over Atlanta last night. But, Indiana is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against teams with losing records. Take INDIANA!

Miami-Fl at Florida State 7:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Hurricanes- How about these two rivals whose history has been established on the football field as opposed to a basketball court but their intensity is carried over on to the hard wood. Miami was off to a 13-1 start but have dropped in the polls after losing 3-of 5 while Florida State started 1-9 but have won six of their last 10. The Seminoles have won their last two games and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games. Take FLORIDA STATE!  

Ohio State at Illinois 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Illini- Both of these Big Ten squads have be considered a disappointment at this point of the season. Illinois was ranked as high as No. 6 during the early season polls but haven’t play like even a Top-10 or 20 team already having lost six games including a 80-65 home loss to Indiana last Thursday and have been sitting home rehashing the last four days. Ohio State had lost five in-a-row until their 93-77 home win over Iowa Saturday bringing their home record to 8-2. On the road the Buckeyes are 1-4 SU and ATS and the 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take OHIO STATE!

Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bulls- Often times we in the handicapping world consider road trips and travel of a team as a factor but, how do you factor a road trip where their last game was played in Paris...no not Paris, Texas (been there) but Paris, France (been there too). Atlanta was on a five-game winning streak in the states until Charlotte handed them a 122-118 loss blowing a 19-point lead where All-Star Trae Young was 1-of-12 from the floor. The high flying Hawks have been ground in Chicago where they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings and the Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven home games. But, the long trip from the other side of the Atlantic will take its toll. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Toronto 6:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Raptors- Both clubs are on three game slides of which New York’s started with a home loss to these Raptors. Toronto after that win at MSG went directly to Miami and then to Minnesota before returning home and losing to the Celtics.last night. The Knicks are trending in a more positive way than their record against the Raptors might indicate as they are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Toronto but they are 26-8 ATS in their last  34 road games including 17-5 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Take NEW YORK!

LA Clippers at Dallas 2;30 ET

Clippers ()+) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has played the entire season like the previous two years and that is injury plagued.  But, already three times this month Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have just played their third game together this month as they have missed playing together 41 times. The Clippers had lost nine of 11 before their return and now believe they can surprise some people the rest of the way. Dallas has dropped three in-a-row but a day after getting reamed by coach Jason Kidd for their lack of defensive effort scored a 115-90 win over Miami on Friday. But, I’m afraid that was a one-game effort and they will fall back once again as the line says that they are in trouble here as the Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Dallas. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Memphis at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Bearcats- Okay, get this, Memphis is 6-2 straight-up in their last eight games but an unbelievable 0-8 ATS not getting even one cover. Cincinnati has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and it is time for another loss. Yeah sure the Bearcats are 9-1 ATS at home in their last 10 games but they are also 20-43 ATS against winning teams. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. Take MEMPHIS!

Butler at Connecticut 12;00 ET

Huskies (-) over Bulldogs- So Connecticut opens the season wit four straight wins and rises from the non-ranked to No. 2 in the polls and then promptly goes out and losses two games back-to-back and then five of six dropping them to No. 15. The Huskies are coming of a heart-breaking loss where they led by 17 points and for 39 minutes and 58.4 seconds before Seton Hall makes a put back for the win. This just the seventh meeting between these two with the Huskies 6-0 SU and ATS. huskies 8-3 ATS at home and rebound strong here. Take CONNECTICUT!

Virginia Tech at Clemson 6:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Tigers- Okay here it is! There is some kind of business (money business for the Tigers to open just a two-point favorite. Let us review the facts. Clemson who in 70 years in he ACC has one just one regular season title and no ACC Playoff titles is leading the conference (7-1) and is a perfect 10-0 at home. Now, the down trodden Virginia Tech is 0-6 on the road for the season and have lost their last six games overall and haven’t defeated a Division I school since Dec 11. So, why are the Conference leaders such a meager favorite at home against this pitiful club...I sure hope they are doing business...Money Business (otherwise we have no shot). Expect something unusual it is our only hope. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Boston at Toronto 5:00 ET

Raptors over Celtics- Toronto returns home after a three-game rod trip where they opened with a win at New York but lost at Milwaukee and Minnesota. Boston of course won a come-from-behind overtime victory over Golden State on Thursday. Considering these two clubs overall record and past series results I find this spread to be ludicrous as the Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Toronto. Yet, the odds-makers tell us that this is a virtual pick-em affair. This one smells...Take TORONTO!

Baylor at Oklahoma 4:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- No. 21 Baylor opened the Big-12 season with three straight losses and in the past 10 days have made up ground quickly defeating West Virginia, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech all of which have had better seasons. Oklahoma when down without much of a fight to rival Oklahoma State on Wednesday falling 72-56 and play 10 of their remaining 13 games against ranked opponents. Sooners 5-2 ATS after a SU loss and get the money here.Take OKLAHOMA! 

Marquette at Seton Hall 4:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Golden Eagles- Seton Hall pulled off their biggest win of the season on Wednesday defeating No. 15 Connecticut erasing a 17-point deficit posting their fourth straight win. The Pirates are brimming with confidence and are looking forward to the challenge of another ranked team biting the dust. Marquette has built a decent resume going 11-1 at home but in true road games are just 3-3 SU and are off a home win and cover 83-75 over Providence on Wednesday. The underdogs is 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. They play each other tough. Take SETON HALL

Virginia at Wake Forest 2:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Demon Deacons- This match-up seems a bit odd as wake forest who just handed Clemson their first ACC loss of the season and is 10-0 SU at home is an underdog to a struggling Virginia team that is ranked No. 10 (I don’t know how) and is 6-11 ATS on the season and 1-4 ATS on the road. The Demon Deacons ended a nine game losing streak to the Cavaliers last season so Virginia will start a new streak today with the No. 11 defense which only allows 59.9 PPG leads he way. Take VIRGINIA!

Baylor at Oklahoma 4:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- No. 21 Baylor opened the Big-12 season with three straight losses and in the past 10 days have made up ground quickly defeating West Virginia, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech all of which have had better seasons. Oklahoma when down without much of a fight to rival Oklahoma State on Wednesday falling 72-56 and play 10 of their remaining 13 games against ranked opponents. Sooners 5-2 ATS after a SU loss and get the money here.Take OKLAHOMA!  

 Syracuse at Georgia Tech 12:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Orange- The Engineers from Georgia Tech better figure a way to get the ball into the basket. On a 4-game losing streak and 6-of-7 the Yellow Jackets come off one of the more abysmal shooting performances by anyone this season making just 2-of-21 from beyond the arc against NC State Tuesday. This is the third straight home game for Tech and they have had four days of shoot-arounds to sharpen their eyes. Syracuse who is nothing special this season blew an 11-point lead at No. 17 Miami losing 82-78 on Monday. The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take GEORGIA TECH!  

Boise State at New Mexico 11:00 ET

Broncos (+) over Lobos- I’ll always remember my first college basketball game at Madison Square Garden when I was 10 years old and the New Mexico Lobos were first team introduced and I learned that a Lobo was a dog of some sort. But this year’s cage club are not dogs as they average 81.9 PPG ranking No. 16 and are a stellar 11-6-1 ATS on the season. Their nemesis today plays a different style of basketball as they are ranked No. 15 on defense allowing just 60.6 PPG and are an even more impressive 12-5-1 ATS this season. When push comes to shove it is more difficult for an offensive to to slow down when facing a deliberate style offense. Take BOISE STATE!   

Oklahoma City at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Kings- These two clubs are among the most improved in NBA action this season as the Thunder are just 1-game under .500 and are a leading 29-16 ATS this season. Sacramento has canceled their early May golf tournament and are now making plans for the playoffs. The Kings have won their last five and OKC are winners in their last four. Both clubs are hot but the Thunder are taking everyone by surprise and the bookies haven’t caught up with them as of yet as they are 41-19 ATS in their last 60 road games. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Hawks- We have been flying high with the Hawks as Megabucks winners the last two times out against Miami and at Dallas while the Knicks were a Power Play go-against winner in MSG with the Wizards. New York has dropped their last two both at home as Toronto took them down two days before Washington. The Knicks are 26-7 ATS in their last 33 road games and are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 meetings in Atlanta. The Hawks are just 4-12 ATS following a straight-up win. Take NEW YORK!

Golden State at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Warriors- Golden State doming off a disappoint overtime loss at Boston last night where they held the lead for most of the game until the final score was posted. Now, we would all agree that Boston is a better team than Cleveland...right! Okay, then why is a better team (the Celtics) smaller a favorite over the Warriors than are the Cavaliers. Golden State won’t be ready tonight. Take CLEVELAND!

Philadelphia at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over 76ers- There is plenty of fodder for this contests with each teams bringing prolific scores to the encounter. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid is torching the nets and blocking shots and rebounding like a madman averaging 35/7 points in his last six game. His counterpart for the Trailblazers Damion Lillard has had a six game run scoring 44 and 40 in the last two and averaging 39 PPG. The 76ers have been notoriously bad on the road in recent seasons but this year seem have made more of an effort on the road goin11-9 SU but are still 2-7 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home and ZI have more. Philly is 16-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and 0-4-2 ATS in the last six in Rose City. Take PORTLAND!

Washington at Colorado 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (-) over Huskies- The Buffaloes just got swept in LA where they blew a pair of half-time leads and committed 45 total turnover. Returning home helps where they are 8-1 SU. The Huskies won the first meeting at home and turn-about is fair here. The home team is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take COLORADO!

Toronto at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Raptors (-) over Timberwolves- Once again the Timberwolves who it seems are made for failure blew a late fourth quarter lead at Denver last night getting out-scored by 11 points in the final stanza. With the talent that they have Minnesota is still under .500 and have dropped their last two without center Karl-Anthony Towns who is sidelined with a calf injury. Toronto has won the last four meetings ATS and is 25-10 ATS in the last 35 meetings. Wolves are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with losing records. Take TORONTO!

Golden State at Boston 7:00 ET

Warriors (+) over Celtics- A rematch of last year’s NBA Finals won by Golden State in six games and they have already posted a home win over Boston this season. On Dec. 10 as a 2.5-point underdog the Warriors handled the Celtics 123-107. These two mirror each other in many ways and they are No. 1 & 2 in 3-pointers made per game with Golden State making 16.3 per game and Boston is right on their heels making 15.6. They also mirror each other in their road and home appearances as Boston is 17-5 at home while the Warriors are 5-17 SU on the road. The leagues two top scorers are also here with Jason Tatum 31.1 and Stephen Curry 29.3 (which I still fine amazing). The Warriors are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and the beat goes on. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Purdue at Minnesota 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Golden Gophers- Man that is a lot of points...is it that Purdue is that good or that the Gophers belong in that hole. Minnesota just got blasted by Illinois (Power Play) 78-60 while the No. 3 team in the nation snuck by Michigan State 64-63 for a non-cover victory.Minnesota just doesn’t have the firepower averaging just 64.4 PPG ranking 342  while the Boilermakers defense holds opponents to 61.2 PPG. and have a huge advantage in rebounding with 7-4 Zach Edey pacing the No. 1 while Minny is ranked the 245 strongest rebounding team in the country. Gophers are just 4-9 ATS at home against winning teams. Take PURDUE!

Rutgers at Michigan State 6:30 ET

Spartans over Scarlet Knights- The Spartans are looking to rebound after a pair of losses at Illinois and against Purdue at home falling 64-63. Prior to those setbacks Michigan State had won seven-in-a-row. Rutgers has become a formidable foe in the Big Ten having defeated then No. 1 Purdue and Ohio State and they are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss. The Scarlet Knights have won the last two meetings but prior to that the Spartans won the first 11 meetings. Knights 7-0 ATS against team winning 60% or better. Take RUTGERS!

Arkansas at Missouri 9:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- The SEC has been tough for both these clubs since the New Year as they have lost their last four games between them. Arkansas lost twice by double-digits at home to Alabama and at Vanderbilt (Power Play winner) while the Aggies lost at Missouri and at Florida. The Razorbacks open their seasons slowly of late but still managed reach the Elite-Eight in both of the past two years. Missouri started the season hot going 13-2 SU but have already started to fade. Take ARKANSAS!

Cleveland at Memphis 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Grizzlies- Boy, would I love to be in Memphis tonight as two really good basketball teams will play the game the way it was meant to be seen. Especially of course for Ja Morant because he belongs in the next higher league. I mean really forbid I say this but he has longer hang time than MJ. The Cavaliers have one weapon that can possible match Ja for points if not at lea for style and that is Donovan Mitchell but he pulled up lame in the 3rd quarter Monday and his status is unknown. Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS when playing winning teams above .600 and 21-9 ATS in the last 30 meetings and 4-1 ATS in last five in Memphis. Take CLEVELAND!

Atlanta at Dallas 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Mavericks- Great fodder for this game is the comparisons between each teams Super Star who were drafted No. 3 Luca Doncic by Atlanta and Dallas drafted Trae Young No. 5 and they were immediately swapped for each other. Both have thrived as pro’s and both teams claim success and are happy with the results of the deal. Atlanta has won their last three games getting to .500 with the return of Clint Capella and have a fully intact rooster for the first time this season. Dallas returns home after five game western swing and only won once...when playing the Lakers. Sometimes thing just don’t seem to make sense like when one team for one reason or another always gets the better of the other and it is not always the better team with the edge. In this series the Hawks are 13-4 ATS in the last 17 meetings including 6-2 ATS at Dallas. Who knows why...Take ATLANTA!

Washington at New York 7;30 ET

Wizards (+) over Knicks- New York is the only team with a winning record in the NBA that is under .500 at home. Yet, they beat the Wizards at home on Friday as a 3.5-point favorite 112-108 for the cover and now they are -6 after winning at Detroit and blowing another one at home to Toronto (Megabucks winner). Washington has lost five of six after winning five-in-a-row without Bradley Beal who as missed the past six games. Kristaps Porzingis returns to New York and it has been four years since the Knicks sent him packing to Dallas and now he is looking to show why the Knicks drafted him in the first place. The Wizards are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 trips to MSG. Take WASHINGTON!

Ohio State at Nebraska 7:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Buckeyes- There was a time this would be one of the epic battle if they had ever met on the gridiron and now that the are both in the Big Ten they do but alas Nebraska has been out of the loop for about a decade. On the hardwood we would give the Buckeyes the edge but they come to Lincoln losing four straight games SU and ATS while Nebraska has lost their last two. OSU is 2-6 ATS in last eight road games and the Huskers are 12-5 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. And to boot the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take NEBRASKA!

Florida at Texas A&M 7:00 ET

Gators (+) over Aggies- Texas A&M is not known for it’s basketball program as it pales against their football program which has had its share of disappointments of late. The Aggies are off their largest SEC win since joining the conference in 2012 as they pounded South Carolina 94-53 as they out rebounded the Gamecocks 46-16. A&M has already posted a win over Florida in Gainesville this season and tonight the Gators chomp. Take FLORIDA!

Penn State at Wisconsin 8:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- Penn State is not known for their basketball success that stuff usually floats with the football team but they are making strides and in one department they have the NCAA lead. The Lions have taken more than 100 3-point shots than their opponents and they are knocking them down at  39.5% clip. Wisconsin has been known for their stellar defense which is ranked No. 31 allowing just 62.9 PPG but their offense has faded this season to No. 304 averaging just 66.8 PPG. Lions are playing hot going 7-2 ATS in their last nine   overall and the underdog is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Take a PENN STATE!

Texas at Iowa State 8:00 ET

Longhorns over Cyclones- Boy, I hate to do this as I really like what’s going on in Ames as TJ Otzelberger has No. 14 Iowa State (13-3, 4-1) playing a tough style of defense that allows just 57.9 PPG ranking No. 7 nationally. This of course translates to ATS wins as the Cyclones are 11-5 ATS on the season. No. 10 Texas (15-2, 4-1) has had to fight through major drama as they lost their coach due to domestic violence charges. Iowa State just had heir six game win streak stopped at TCU but are 5-0 ASTS in their last five games while the longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last six games. This should be a true test for State as Texas offense puts up 81.5 PPG as their inside game can dominate the paint. If the Cyclones have a weakness it is in their offense which ranks No. 205. Take TEXAS!

Toronto at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Bucks- Is there possibly something really wrong with Giannis has missed three straight games with knee soreness. After a pair of losses in Miami the Bucks returned home once again without Antetokounmpo managed to defeat Indiana 132-119. In the trio of games with The Greek Freak sidelined Jrue Holiday has picked up the slack and had three double-doubles. Toronto finally won (0-3) an overtime game yesterday in New York defeating the Knicks 123-121 and they have already lost in OT to the Bucks two week ago. The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall and are 4-1 ATS on the road as well as 5-0 ATS in their last five games in Milwaukee. Take TORONTO!

Kansas at Kansas State 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- The cage battle for bragging rights in Kansas and will have the attention of all college basketball enthusiasts from Van Pelt to Dorothy and Toto. The Sunflower State will pit No. 2 Kansas (16-1, 4-1) has posted 10 straight after their lone loss to Tennessee in the Bahamas on November 25, a game in which they were a 1.5-point underdog. The Jayhawks have dominated this series winning the last seven meetings and 15 of 16. The Wildcats might have been caught looking ahead to this meeting as they were blown out at TCU Saturday (Power Play winner). Although the series has been one sided the home team whoever they may be is 24-8-2 ATS in the last 34 meetings and State is 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take KANSAS STATE!  

Illinois at Minnesota 6:00 ET

Illini (-) over Golden Gophers- I have been riding this Illini team their last three time out and they have won easily and I see no reason to deviate now as they have the mojo after a sluggish start. Much was expected early of Illinois and they just were not in sync but they are at their season’s best right now going 4-1 ATS in their last five overall while Minnesota is following an ATS win and the favorite is 26-8 ATS in the last 35 meetings. Take ILLINOIS!

Utah at Minnesota 4:00 ET

Jazz over Timberwolves- Minnesota just never seems able to get it right year after year even when they go out and make what appears to be positive moves and trades there always seems to be something working against them. Right now their two Super All-Stars Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are ailing and the Twolves just don’t have the depth to overcome their absence. Take UTAH!

Miami at Atlanta 3:30 ET

hawks (+) over Heat- Miami has won three straight including a pair of home wins over the Milwaukee Bucks who played twice without Giannis the Greek Freak as he was rested (I guess three days in Miami will do that to some people). So Miami has developed a false confidence that can be shattered by the high flying and sharp shooting Hawks who have won their last two and return home after playing six of seven game on the road. The Heat are 0-5 ATS following a SU win over 10-points. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at New York 6:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Knicks- Toronto is disappointed after a six game home stand where they split 3-3 losing the first two game to Milwaukee and closing with a loss to Atlanta. Inconsistent New York has a 112-108 win over the Raptors that they posted 10 days ago as both clubs have a win on each others court. This line seems very low to me which makes me believe that the book-makers are giving the Raptors a good chance to win this game Rake TORONTO!

Purdue at Michigan State 2:30 ET

Spartans (+) over Boilermakers-Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water shit happens. Like poor Michigan State who thought that their seven-game win streak would mount as they went to Illinois but were shocked and upended 75-66. Purdue who has lost but one game and they have been able to dominate enough to use their bench generously. Boilermakers rise to the better teams on the road going 5-1 ATS while Spartans against winning teams at home are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as hosts Take PURDUE!

Dallas at Portland 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Mavericks- This feels a little risky if you are going to back the Trailblazers who defeated Dallas Friday night 136-119. In the contest Damian Lillard got the best of NBA scoring leader Luca Doncic netting 36 points and 10 assists while Luca was just 7-of-19 and 0-5 from three. Portland entered that fray on a six game losing streak and they closed as 4-point favorites and this time around they opened at minus-6. The Mavericks who are short handed are just 8-21 ATS in their last 29 road games and the Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games (see how that fits so nice). Take PORTLAND!

Northwestern at Michigan 12:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Wolverines- Northwestern is an upstart squad that has taken a number of opponents by surprise. The Wildcats have just trip to the NCAA Tournament and this season it looks to be their second invite to the Big Dance in school history. At 12-4 they have a huge leg up on conference foe Michigan who is 9-7 is off a 93-84 overtime loss to Iowa as they folded in crunch time. There has been a steady decline in Michigan’s basketball program since Juwan Howard took over a coach. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Cavaliers- Ya know I was so looking forward to playing on the Cavaliers this season and they have played well, so well in fact that the odds maker has raised his value to the point where we are now looking for the advantage playing against them but they are tough to beat. Thursday night Portland had them dead in the water and some how they caught fire late and won going away. Now they visit the T’wolves who are starting to play the way so many expected winning five of their last six SU. Minny has taken it to the Cavs going 5-1 ATS in the lat six meetings as Cleveland is 3-11-2 ATS in their last 16 road games. Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games at home. Take MINNESOTA!

Virginia at Florida State 4:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Seminoles- This is a huge number for a team to lay on the road in a conference game but they are two stark differences between these two. The start with Virginia plays defense and they play it well and they have for years while the inconsistent Seminoles can’t shoot and don’t score. Ranking No. 246 Florida State scores just 69 PPG while shooting just 43% from the floor ranking No. 241. Virginia’s defense is ranked No. 13 as they allow a meager 59.5 PPG. Cavaliers are good at this and Florida State is bad at that. Or whatever! Just be sure to take VIRGINIA!  

Iowa State at Kansas 8:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Cyclones-Man I hate giving this side, oh not so much that I’m taking No. 2 Kansas (15-1, 4-0) but to play against No. 14 Iowa State (13-2, 4-0) who has been so good to us and whoever backs them. The Jayhawks have won nine straight while the Cyclones have strung together six straight wins  including a 80-54 Power Play winner over Texas Tech. Kansas has always been at least one-step above most in the Big-12 and have won the last six meetings going 5-1 ATS. Although the Jayhawks are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take KANSAS!  

Arkansas at Vanderbilt 2:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Razorbacks- No.15 Arkansas was so impressive in their first 14 games winning 12 with their cat like quickness and a defense holding opponents to just 64.4 PPG. That was before them met any ranked teams which happened their last two games both losses to Alabama and at Auburn. Vanderbilt returns home after a two game road trip falling at Tennessee and Missouri but getting a pair of winning covers. Razorbacks issues arose when 5-star recruit Nick Smith Jr. went down with a sore knee and their 6-10 center went down for the season.The Razorbacks hold a deceive series edge but are just 16-16 in Nashville. Hogs are hurting and Dores are ready to win here. Take VANDERBILT!

Kansas State at TCU 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (-) over Wildcats- Well, finally No. 13 Kansas State (15-1, 4-0) is starting to draw attention from the pollsters, odds makers and handicappers and with the way that they have played they deserve it. No. 17 TCU (13-3, 2-2) was cruising until a better than expected Iowa State squad beat them 69-67 with a bucket at the buzzer and they fell at Texas Wednesday79-75 blowing an 18-point lead. The Wildcats enter Fort Worth very confident if not cocky as they have won the last two at TCU and seven of the last nine as visitors. The Horned Frogs have defeated Texas Tech and Baylor and will not be intimidated. Frogs 5-1-1 ATS last seven home games and are 23-8-4 ATS against teams with winning records. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Nuggets- LA had lost six straight games until the return of Kawhi Leonard and he help end that losing streak by scoring 33 points his season high and grabbed nine rebounds. Denver is tied for first place in the Western Conference have defeated the Clippers twice already this season including a 122-91 trouncing a week ago in Denver. The Nuggets have four in-a-row and 14 of 17 as they are No. 1 in 3-point FG and No. 2 in FG percentages. There is a gray cloud among all they good and it is that the Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and the Clippers are 6-2 ATS following a SU win. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Michigan State at Illinois 9:00 ET

Illini (-) over Spartans- I am starting to see what it was that made Illinois such a highly rated team as they are starting to perform better on the court. Their last two times out they won and covered as Power Play winners over Wisconsin and at Nebraska. Michigan State who started 5-4 have won seven straight going 6-1 ATS and I think the points are an inducement to take the Spartans. MSU has a better record but the teams stats say different. The Illini are beginning to roll as they are 8-3 ATS following a win by 20 points or more and they are 6-2 ATS at home.

Take ILLINOIS!

Golden State at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Spurs- Stephen Curry is back after an 11-game absence for the Warriors who have lost their at three. With over 63,000 fans ready to fill the Alamo Dome Curry was not about to miss this opportunity to showcase his skills. San Antonio has dropped their last three and six of seven as the Spurs defense is last in points allowed and with Curry back I expect the Warriors to run out the Spurs. Take GOLDEN STATE!