Utah at San Antonio 3:30 ET

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

Charlotte at Oklahoma City 3:00 ET

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

Phoenix at Portland 10:00 ET

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

Orlando at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Chicago 5:00 ET

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

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

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

Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:30 ET

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

Indiana at Toronto 7:00 ET

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

Houston at Portland 10:35 ET

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

Cleveland at Chicago 8:30 ET

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

Brooklyn at Detroit 7:35 ET

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

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

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

Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

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

Denver at Portland 10:00 ET

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

Miami at Detroit 7:30 ET

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

Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET

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

Cleveland at San Antonio 8:00 ET

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

Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET

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

Portland at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET

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

Brooklyn at Atlanta 1:00 ET

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

Phoenix at Charlotte 1:00 ET

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

Brooklyn at Washington 7:00 ET

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

Denver at Indiana 7:00 ET

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

Cleveland at Charlotte 7:00 ET

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

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET

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

New York at Utah 10:30 ET

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

Cleveland at Denver 9:00 ET

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

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

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

San Antonio at Minnesota 9:30 ET

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

Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET

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

Memphis at New Orleans 8:05 ET

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

Washington at Boston 7:30 ET

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

Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET

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

Utah at Indiana 7:00 ET

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

Portland at Miami 6:00 ET

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

Minnesota at New Orleans 6:00 ET

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

Phoenix at Detroit 4:30 ET

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

Milwaukee at Golden State 10:30 ET

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

San Antonio at Memphis 9:00 ET

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

Portland at Atlanta 6:00 ET

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

Orlando at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET

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

Houston at New Orleans 8:05 ET

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

Memphis at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (-) over Grizzlies- Well, I like the spot and have a variety of angles to look examine. These two met in Memphis on Saturday and the Hawks recorded a 107-90 beat-down of the Grizzlies at home. They rebounded off that loss with a 113-93 win over Milwaukee to end a 5-game losing streak as they finished their home stand 1-3. Lookinh for revenge over last week's pasting I find the Grizz just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in Atlanta. Take the HAWKS! 

Brooklyn at New York 7:35 ET

Nets (+) over Knicks- After putting forth their best defensive effort of the season in a win over Indiana when the allowed only 81 points Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said the team at 27-41 was out of the playoffs. New York's young budding star Kristaps Porzingis is ailing and with no chance for the playoffs will most likely sit this one out. There are number of different trends that I could use but I like tis one; the Nets are 5-1 Ats in their last six games following a loss. Brooklyn is look for their first win in Manhattan after three straight losses. Take BROOKLYN!

Utah at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- 'We' have got to be careful with the Cavaliers as they will sooner or later make their final push in insure their No. 1 seed in the East. They established who they are with a 128-96 rout of the Pistons on Tuesday just their fourth win in their last 10 games. Even though Utah has lost in each of their last four visits to Cleveland they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. This is going to be a knock-down drag out battle and it's just whether they keep the intensity. I bet not! Take the JAZZ!  

Memphis at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- both these squads ended five-game losing streaks on Monday as the Bulls rebounded from a devastating loss to Boston on Sunday when the only scored26 points in the first half and the Grizzlies defeated Milwaukee 113-93. Part of the answer for the Bulls was the return to action by Rajon Rando who assisted with five players scoring double figures and three getting 20 or more. Although Memphis is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Chicago the Bulls still get the edge here. Take CHICAGO!

Minnesota at Boston 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- The youthful Timberwolves are improving as the season wears down as having won seven of their last 10 and are 4-0 ATS playing on one days rest. Boston is off a beat-down of the Bulls on Sunday when they allowed just 26 first half points but will find it more difficult to defend Karl-Anthony Towns who has 50 'double-doubles' this season. The late season emergence of Ricky Rubio has lifted the Timberwolves to a points where they can compete with anybody anywhere. Take MINNESOTA!  

Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Wizards- The Wizards fell in their final game of their 5-game west coast road trip as they were taken down by Minnesota 119-104 on Monday. Washington finds themselves just a half-game behind Boston for the 2nd spot in the East but have still won eight of their last nine. Dallas meanwhile was blown-out by Toronto on Monday and have dropped their last two but have a home 113-105 win over the Wizards and are 3½ games out of the payoffs right now. With a huge effort the Mavericks get it done. Take DALLAS!

Philadelphia at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (-) over 76ers- Well, I don't want to hear any excuses tonight as the 'rested' Warriors Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala return to action while Kevin Durant remains sidelined. Golden State played eight games in eight different cities in 13 days and were dragging home with a three game losing streak. (Their first since Nov. 2013) Philadelphia is at the end of a four-game west coast road trip and posted a win over the Lakers Sunday, but will find things a little different tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Thunder- Well, the Nets just ended the third longest home losing streak in NBA history with a 112-104 win over their arch rival New York Knicks. I'm sure the media will be running faster then Russell Westbrook looking for a storyline but its the same old tune with the Thunder, but what they should here is this. To start with Brooklyn is playing much better with four straight covers while Oklahoma City is 0-4 ATS in their last four road games and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Westbrook will get his but the Nets will get the money. Take BROOKLYN!

Indiana at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Pacers- The Knicks are one of those dysfunctional teams that can only win or 'cover' after you have given up on them. You know, you see them here or there and think this is 'the' spot and then they go out an make a mess of everything. Right now Carmelo Anthony is not shooting and I don't just mean not shooting well I mean he's not shooting the ball at all. In Detroit Saturday night he took a total of nine shots from the field and last night he 'missed' 16 shots. You know this is the perfect time and spot for the Knicks to rebound with a win. Take NEW YORK! 

Atlanta at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Spurs- The Spurs are off a huge home win over Golden State on Saturday as the Warriors 'rested' their top three starters and had two other missing because of injury issues. Tonight, it is San Antonio who will be missing three key players as Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge will all be sidelined. The Spurs have won 10-of-11 but dropped a 114-112 New Year's Day game to the Hawks in Atlanta but are 12-4-1 ATS against the Hawks in San Antonio. But note that the Hawks are 7-1 against the Southwest including 4-0 on the road. Take ATLANTA!

Dallas at Toronto 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Raptors- The Raptors who are off a 2-3 five game road trip are really feeling the affects of Kyle Lowry's absence as was evidenced by their loss to Miami Saturday night when the accumulated but seven assists. This is the first meeting of the season between these two and Toronto swept both meetings last season as Dallas tries to rebound from only their second loss in their last eight contests. After a terrible start without Dirk Nowitski in the line-up are just two-games out of the final playoff spot. Toronto has lost 15 of their last 25 and are about to lose any home court advantage in the playoffs. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at Houston 9:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Rockets- Believe it or not the Houston Rockets have a better record then the Cavaliers as the defensing champs have dropped five of their last seven. Houston unlike other NBA clubs does not 'rest' players and the run the floor end to end every night out. Cleveland who is 3-7 on the road against the West is just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 trips to Houston but in this contest the Cavaliers have a little more incentive. Take CLEVELAND! 

New York at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets (+) over Knicks- There was once a time when New York City was considered the hotbed of basketball both on the professional and college level. But, there has been a dramatic change in what we get from basketball out of the 'City' now-a-days. Got are the college power houses CCNY, LIU and St. Johns along with the New York Knicks and the Russian owned Brooklyn Nets. New York who lost last night at Detroit are just 3-9 in the second of back-to-back contests and are 11-23 straight-up on the road. Brooklyn meanwhile is just 7-24 straight—up at home but are 29-32 ATS on the year. Take the NETS!

Chicago at Boston 3:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- The Bulls have dropped their last four and are now on the outside looking in as far as the NBA Playoffs are concerned and they are off a 21-point loss to the Rockets while the Celtics are off a loss at Phoenix after beating Golden State a night before. Chicago who is 17-8-2 ATS in the last 27 meetings has had internal turmoil as their team chemistry has been volatile. With Jimmy Butler and Dwayne Wade both back in the line-up the Bulls will gore Boston Here. Take CHICAGO. 

Golden State at San Antonio 8:35 ET

Spurs (-) over Warriors- The line on this game is absolutely ridiculous and thats because Steve Kerr is ready to have the Warriors surrender road trip as he is 'resting' All-Star guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, All-Star forward Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. And seriously there show be some sort of restrictions put on these type of stunts because what could have been a 'great' competitive game has become a farce and 'we' should not pass the opportunity. Take the SPURS! 

Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Bucks- Two of the 'hottest' teams in the NBA go at it in Milwaukee where the Bucks winners of their last five host the Timberwolves who have won six of their last eight including a win over Golden State last night 103-102. These two have met once this season with Minnesota taking a 116-99 win breaking a four-game losing streak to the Bucks. The Timberwolves young squad has matured as the season progresses and they are good enough to win here. Take MINNESOTA!

Utah at Oklahoma City 3:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Thunder- Being buried in theWestern Conference the under-rated Utah Jazz come to Oklahoma City 17-games over 500 and with four straight wins. The flash which is the Thunder are off a huge 102-92 win over San Antonio breaking a 4-game losing streak. Of course every game that OKC is playing gets the Russell Westbrook treatment and it's getting kind of boring because they really don't have much else. The Thunder have won 2-of-3 meetings and tonight the Jazz will even the slate! Take UTAH! 

Washington at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings (+) over Wizards- Well, 'something has got to give' here and I believe I know what it will be! Sacramento has dropped their last six including blowing a 28-point lead last time out in a loss to San Antonio. The clashing trends has the Kings winless since trading DeMarcus Cousins and the Wizards who are 23-6 the past two months are terrible in Sacramento where they are 9-20 lifetime. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five home meetings and will get their first post Cousins victory. Take SACRAMENTO! 

Golden State at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- The NBA road can be unforgiving at times even for the best of clubs and the Golden State Warriors are a victim of grueling scheduling. After a 5-game road trip the Warriors flew country to host the Celtics and were run out late and now the pick up and travel to Minnesota and even more importantly 'to them' to San Antonio tomorrow. This 'look ahead' factor will be their downfall tonight along with the adjustment period needed playing without Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings and get it done against tonight. Take MINNESOTA! 

Houston at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (+) over Rockets- The Bulls are in need of a victory soon as they have lost their last three and four of its last five while Houston is off losses to Utah and San Antonio. Chicago will most likely have the services of Dwayne Wade tonight along with Rajon Rondo and have had the best of it against the Rockets. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and this trend will continue here. Take CHICAGO!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Spurs- A pair of Western Conference foes are streaking in opposite directions as San Antonio has won nine in-a-row while Oklahoma City has lost four straight. In head-to-head match-ups the Spurs have struggled against the Thunder as they are 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Oklahoma City and are believe it or not despite their winning streak are 0-5 ATS in their last five games. San Antonio is now just 1.5 games behind Golden State for the best overall record after a 28-point come-back win over the Kings. But, not this time. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

L.A. Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Grizzlies- Last night we 'played' against the Clippers (Highest-rated Megabucks winner) as they fell at Minnesota and were out-rebounded 50-36 and were outscored in the paint 62-40. Los Angeles who are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games against teams with winning records and are 2-1 against Memphis this season. The trouble for the Clippers is that they are just 5-13 ATS in the last 18 meetings and they will overcome that tonight. Take LOS ANGELES! 

Cleveland at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Cavaliers- It appears that Cleveland is just sleep-walking their way through the remainder of the regular NBA season. The Cavaliers have dropped four of the last six games and are beginning to feel the effects of injuries as Andrew Bogut's broken tibia ended his season and Kyle Kover will miss this contest due to an injured ankle. Detroit is coming off last night's loss at Indiana but have won four of their last six and are 6-0 ATS in their last six games after a defeat. Take DETROIT!

Detroit at Indiana 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Pacers- These two clubs are trending in opposite directions as the Pacers have dropped nine of their past 12 and Detroit has won 10 of their last 15. no question Indiana will have the best player on the floor with Paul George but the Pistons' Reggie Jackson considers this match-up as a personal challenge. Andre Drummond is a legitimate force in the paint and will help keep this one close. Take DETROIT! 

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- This is one of those one-sided series that has got to stop (at least if I'm playing against it). The Clippers have won 16 of the last 17 meetings between their two clubs and nine straight at the Target Center and are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. But, Los Angeles is off a huge win over ht eCeltics while the Timberwolves were postponed on Monday which was supposed to be the first of a 3-game home stand, instead they will be growling and it is the Clippers that will pay the price. Minnesota is 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. Take the WOLVES!

Chicago at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Bulls- both clubs come limping into this contest losers of two straight. The Bulls have dropped their last two after winning five-of-six but have Houston and Boston up next. Orlando dropped their last two after holding leads in the fourth quarter against New York and Washington. Chicago has won both meetings thus far this season but are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Orlando. Take the MAGIC!

Washington at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Wizards- What is happening 'Up is down, left is right' and George has the Phoenix Suns winners of three straight. But, winning in something the Wizards are becoming accustomed to as they had won 18-of-21 before splitting their last six. The Suns have actually had their way against Washington going 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. I'll stay with the hot hand and hope I don't get burnt by the Suns...Take PHOENIX!

Sacramento at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Kings- This one just doesn't pass the eye-test as an NBA team that is six-games under .500 is a double-digit favorite. Granted Sacramento is four game behind Denver in the standings but that doesn't warrant such an inflated number especially with the Kings coming off a win over Utah Sunday. The thing that makes this 'price' so strange (to me) is that the Kings have defeated the Nuggets five straight times including two wins this season. That means 'double-no, quintuple' revenge. Take DENVER!

Golden State at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Warriors- Talk about playing out the string, the Golden State Warriors even with Kevin Durant have been working while on 'cruise control' going 0-6 ATS in the last six games and 1-7 ATS in their last eight with their only point-spread win coming against the lowly Kings. Tonight ends an eight day five game road trip for the Warriors who return home to play Boston on Wednesday. Atlanta has lost four straight in the series to Golden State including a 105-100 'cover' as a 14-point dog in November. Warriors dragging to the finish line. Take the HAWKS!

Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Cavaliers- I know, the knee-jerk reaction is to tale the Cavaliers who are looking for revenge for the 120-92 beat-down in Miami. That game ended with some words and had bad-blood developing during the contest. In that Friday encounter both LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were 'resting' and didn't even dress for the meeting. A few trends will clash here as the Heat have won 18 of their last 22 and have their sites on the Pistons whole they are 0-5 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Miami is still 'hot' over the closing minutes of Friday's brawl...take MIAMI! 

Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Thunder- There seem to be two constants during this NBA season and that is I always seem to be 'on' the Mavericks and 'against' the Thunder. I don't know why but us has worked out so far. The truth is in the number as Oklahoma City is a lsoing 13-18 ATS on the road and Dallas is showing huge profits at 20-11 ATS when playing at home. The fact that the Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four while the Thunder are off tow straight road losses after four straight home wins. We'll take...DALLAS!

Boston at Phoenix 5:00 ET

Suns (+) over Celtics- The Celtics are feeling nice an cozy after defeating Cleveland at home and then pasting the inept Lakers 115-95 scoring 70 first-half points. The Suns are feeling pretty good about themselves after posting consecutive wins over the Hornets and Thunder and are actually a winner at home ATS at 16-13 and do even better against Boston. The Suns are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings...take PHOENIX!

Golden State at New York 3:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Warriors- Golden State has dropped two consecutive regular season games for the first time in two years and every body is freaking out. But, I would venture to say that all those that think the Warriors are in 'trouble' will be betting on them today. After all, they are playing the New York Knicks who run that stop-and-shoot offense centered around Carmelo Anthony. Although Golden State is 5-1 in there last six meetings in New York they still are reeling from the obvious. Take NEW YORK! 

Charlotte at Denver 9:05 ET

Hornets (+) over Nuggets- The Hornets have been experiencing a poor patch where they have lost 14 of their last 17 games as they finish a seven-game road trip at Denver. The Nuggets won both meetings last season and hold a 2.5 game lead over Portland for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. But, they Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up win. In an amazing stat the Hornets are 23-17 straight-up when Cody Zeller plays and just 3-17 when he is not available. He will play tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! 

Cleveland at Miami 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Cavaliers- The Miami Heat have turn things around like no other NBA club as they have won 11 straight at home going 9-1-1 ATS in that span. Their home success against Cleveland goes back to the original Cavalier days for LeBron James as they haven't won in Miami since 2010. The Cavs are off a win at Atlanta last night while Miami is off a loss at Orlando last night. Cleveland won the first meeting at home 114-84 and the Heat look to avenge that humiliating loss. The Cavs are 0-7 ATS in the second of back-to-back road games. Take MIAMI! 

Toronto at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Raptors- The Raptors got the revenge win last night defeating the Wizards who had beaten Toronto just two nights earlier. DeMar DeRozan has picked up most of the slack left by the injury to Kyle Lowry. Milwaukee broke out of a mini slum with a win over the L.A. Clippers last night as the Bucks evened their home record to 16-16. Toronto has won seven meetings and are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. That will all change tonight. Take MILWAUKEE!    

Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- Points scored (of course) are the key to winning and these two have set 'highs and lows' in recent meetings. The Mavericks scored a meager 64 points in the first meeting between these two in Memphis back in November. This was before Dirk Notwitzki who is 48 points away from 30,000 in NBA play wasn't available due to injury. The Grizzlies are off 130 points scored against Phoenix last time out their most points since January 2010 but are just 10-32 after that win lifetime against Dallas. Take the MAVERICKS!

Toronto at Washington 7:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Wizards- This 'I hope' will be one of the classic 'turn-about-is-fair-play' selections as the Raptors visit Washington off a home defeat to the Wizards on Wednesday. That win ended an eight-game series losing streak for the Wizards who are now 20-5 straight-up in their last 25 games and are within two-games of the division leading Celtics. Toronto is looking to pick-up the slack left of the void created by Kyle Lowry wrist surgery with DeMar DeRozan taking on more of the scoring load. Serge Ibaka has had two double-doubles since coming to the Raptors four games ago and will be a strong factor for Toronto. Take the RAPTORS!

Cleveland at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- One of the most impactful trades happened between these two contenders before the deadline as sharp-shooter Kyle Kover was sent from the Hawks to the Cavaliers. Cleveland (the NBA Champs) also added points guard Deron Williams and soon to be Andrew Bogat. Atlanta went to a smaller, younger and quicker team that has begun to jell winning their last two against Dallas and Boston. The Cavaliers meanwhile are off a loss at Boston but are 7-2 ATS against the Hawks and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Atlanta. The issue here is that the Cavs are just cruising into the playoffs and get caught here. Take ATLANTA!

Oklahoma City at Portland 10:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- Russell Westbrook is on a four-game triple-double streak and the Thunder have won all four games which were all played at home going 4-0 ATS. Portland has had a day to recover from their 1-3 road trip which ended with an overtime loss at Detroit. There are some trends that points out that OKC is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings but the Blazers have won the last five contests in Portland. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Charlotte at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Hornets- It looks like the Hornets have busted out of their 'slump' where they lost 12 of 13 going 2-11 ATS by winning two of their last three. Phoenix who gave up 130 points their last time out in a road loss at Memphis will regroup here against a clubs that their backers can make money against. The Hornets are just 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings against the Suns as they bring their 10-21 road record into the desert. Phoenix has dropped their last three but bounce back here. Take the SUNS!

Golden State at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Warriors- I can't believe how Las Vegas reacted to the Kevin Durant injury as they made a dramatic move lowering the odds on them winning the NBA title. Both clubs are off losses as the Bulls were pounded at home 125-107 by Denver while the Warriors were struggling without Durant at Washington. Chicago's loss came after a four-game win streak as they allowed a season high in points. Golden State is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings but just 4-9-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Chicago. The Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games against teams with a winning record. Take CHICAGO!

Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- It seems like every time someone mentions that the Celtics are making a move on the Cavaliers they will play poorly for a stretch. Boston has now lost three of four including their last contest a 'look-ahead' home loss to Atlanta. In that game Celtics start Isaiah Thomas was 4-of-21 shooting ending his franchise-record streak of 20-point games at 43. Cleveland has won the last three meetings all at home averaging 124 points, this time their rolls are reversed. Take BOSTON!

Detroit at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Pelicans- So far, the 'big' move that brought DeMarcus Cousins to New Orleans has proven fruitless as they are 0-3 since the trade. It seems fitting that with Cousins suspended tonight because of him picking up his 18th technical foul last time out. Detroit had to go overtime to defeat Portland last night and are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to New Orleans and 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. The problem for the Pelicans is that aside from Anthony Davis there is very little talent in the Crescent City. Take DETROIT!

Dallas at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Hawks- Like so many other NBA teams the Mavericks struggle on the road while playing so very well at home. Dallas is off two straight home wins but is just 7-21 straight-up on the road and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Atlanta. The Hawks can counter that trend by going 0-5 ATS after a 10-point victory. As a matter of fact Dallas has lost six straight to the Hawks but Atlanta has the Cavaliers up next and might get caught 'looking ahead' to playing the conference leader. Take DALLAS!

Denver at Chicago 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Bulls- With the return of Jimmy Butler and the aid of Dwayne Wade the Bulls have reeled off four straight wins going 4-0 ATS as well as 4-0 Ats in their last four home games. Denver is coming off a 105-98 loss at home against Memphis on Sunday and have dropped three of their last four. The Nuggets are holding on to the final playoff spot and have to improve on the road where they are 10-19 straight-up but are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings including a 110-107 win in Denver back in November. Take DENVER!

Golden State at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Warriors- Just when we were told the Wizards were a threat to Cleveland in the East they go out and lose their first two game after the All-Star break. Golden State has had their was with Washington winning 10 of the last 11 meetings including the last six visits to the nation's capitol. The Wizards won 18 of 21 before the break and look to regain that confidence tonight. The Warriors are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 contests. Take WASHINGTON!  

Miami at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat turn-around has been absolutely astounding as they inch up the ladder toward the playoffs winning 16 of their last 18. The Heat have taken all three meetings this season and are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings including 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in Dallas. But, a strong note is that the Mavs are 7-0 ATS at home against teams with an overall losing record. The addition of Nerlens Noel has added depth and scoring power for the Mavericks. Take DALLAS!  

Atlanta at Boston 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Just when people were starting to take notice of their move on the playoffs the Atlanta Hawks have dropped their last three games. Boston just bounced-back from a pair of losses with a win at Detroit with Isaiah Thomas scoring over 20 points for the 43rd straight time. The Celtics are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA and are hosting one of the best at cleaning the boards. Boston is 20-8 straight-up at home but have are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games and just 11-17 ATS as hosts. Tale ATLANTA!

Toronto at New York 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Raptors- Now that the Raptors have won three straight games we once again are hearing how they will catch the Cavaliers. With Kyle Lowry sidelined DeMar De Rozan has picked up the slack scoring 76 points in the last two games and with the addition of Serge Ibaka these imposters are playing with confidence. New York has been the same old story for over a decade and has dropped six of their last eight and are just four games out of a playoff spot. (They won't get there!) The Raptors have won the last five in the series but are just 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in New York. This 'line' is ridiculously low and the odds-makers give the Knicks a fighting chance. Take NEW YORK! 

New Orleans at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Thunder- Yep, it always seems to happen that way. Which way is that you ask. Well, a club goes out and gets a big stud to help their 'push' to making the playoffs and it disrupts the team chemistry. On the other side Oklahoma City City added two 'new' parts with Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott who both provided a positive impact in the teams 110-93 win over the Lakers Friday. Although the Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings this one is where New Orleans puts it together. Take the PELICANS!

Boston at Detroit 6:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have been very consistent this season and have lost two consecutive games only twice this season as the enter the Palace of Auburn Hills off a pair of losses. The Pistons meanwhile have won their last two and are 4-0 both straight-up and ATS on their last four Sundays and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 weekenders. Detroit has won five of their last six at home with their lone loss coming at the hands of the Spurs. Take DETROIT!

Utah at Washington 5:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Wizards- These two enter this contest with very similar records and are racing to improve their playoff seeds. Washington returns home where they have won 19 of their last 20 home games off a loss at Philadelphia but have still won 15 of 18 overall. So, with all those impressive numbers siding with the Wizards why are they less then a 3-point shot favorite. Utah is 16-11 straight-up on the road and can win here. Take UTAH!

Utah at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Jazz- Milwaukee closed the first half of the season with three straight wins after a horrid stretch when the lost 12 of 14 games falling behind if the playoff hunt. Utah who leads the NBA in scoring defense posted a 104-88 home win over the Bucks for its fifth straight win in the series is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Milwaukee and 23-5 ATS in the 28 meetings. One thing that the Jazz have difficulty with is that they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a double-digit win. The Bucks sent their dead-weight center Roy Hibbert to Denver which can only help. Take MILWAUKEE!  

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Thunder- Magic Johnson is back! But, this tenure with the Lakers of course is not as a player but as an executive as the new president of basketball operations. Los Angeles who has lost 10 straight to the Thunder are also 0-7 ATS in the last seven meetings in Oklahoma City. With the Lakers trading their spark-plug Lou Williams they look to build on their 7-3 ATS run before the break. Take LAKERS!

Dallas at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Timberwolves- These two exchanged home wins against each other within a week in mid-January but Dallas has won five of six and seven of the last nine while going 5-1 ATS in the past six meetings. The Mavericks who dropped four of their last six games before the All-Star break made a major move trading away Andrew Bogut to Philadelphia for Nerlens Noel as both clubs were looking to jettison point guards with the Mavericks looking to unload Deron Williams (who the released) and Minnesota tried to trade Ricky Rubio who remains with the team. Dallas has fought their way back into contention after a terrible start and pick it up here. Take DALLAS!