LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Chip’s NBA Playoff Power Play

Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET

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

Chip’s NBA Money Game

Denver at Minnesota 9:30 ET

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

Boston at Atlanta 7:00 ET

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

Chip’s NBA Power Play

Cleveland at New York 1:00 ET

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

Memphis at LA Lakers 10 ET

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

Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET

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

Cleveland at New York 8:30 ET

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

Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

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

LA Lakers at Memphis 7:30 ET

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

LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET

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

LA Lakers at Memphis 3:00 ET

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

New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Boston 3:30 ET

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

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

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

Chicago at Miami 7:00 ET

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

Oklahoma City at New Orleans 9:30 ET

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

Minnesota at LA Lakers 10;00 ET

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

Utah at LA Lakers 3:30 ET

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

Denver at Utah 3:30 ET

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

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New York at New Orleans 8:00 ET

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

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Memphis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

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

Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET

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

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET

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

Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET

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

Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

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

Memphis at New Orleans 8:00 ET

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

Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET

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

Take TORONTO!  

 Chicago at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET

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

Boston at Philadelphia 8:00 ET

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

Phoenix at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

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

Dallas at Atlanta 6:00 ET

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

Memphis at Chicago 3:30 ET

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

LA  Clippers at New Orleans 8:30 ET

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

Dallas at Miami 7:30 ET

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

LA Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

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

Toronto at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

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

Boston and Milwaukee 8:00 ET

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

 Utah at San Antonio 8:00 ET

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

LA Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET

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

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

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

New Orleans at Golden State, 10:00 ET

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

Cleveland at Atlanta 7:00 ET

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

Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET

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

Chicago at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Bulls- The Clippers despite losing three of their last five games including a 131-110 loss to New Orleans last night. Chicago has won five of six and seven of nine but are just 2-6 ATS against teams with winning records and 1-4 ATS without a days rest. Paul George will be out for the Clippers but I expect Kawhi Leonard to pick up the slack. LAC is 4-0 ATS in their last four games after a straight-up loss. Take LA CLIPPERS!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Trailblazers- With this line having New Orleans a double-digit favorite on the road the best possible explanation is tat Portland is tanking the rest of the season. They have shut down their All-Star best Damian Lillard for the rest of the season as they have lost eight of their last nine. The Pelicans are 2-1 against the Blazers this season and have won five of the last six meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Kings- Minnesota has won three straight and have move into the seventh playoff spot after their Poser Play win Sunday over the Warriors. Sacramento is currently in the third playoff seed and would host these same Timberwolves if the playoffs started today. After missing 51 games Karl-Anthony Towns is back and the Wolves are brimming with confidence as Anthony-Edwards has also returned after a three games absence. Minny is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games against teams with winning records and are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings including 3-1-1 ATS in Cali’s capital city. Take MINNESOTA!

Minnesota at Golden State 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- With just two weeks remaining in the regular season these two playoff bound clubs are looking for improve their seed in their fourth and final meeting with the Warriors having won 2-of-3. Minnesota is seventh in the West while Golden State is sixth and both want to high tight to eliminate the play-in game possibility. After a 51 game absence because of the Mike Trout doldrums Karl-Anthony Towns has returned. Take MINNESOTA!

Memphis at Atlanta 6:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Grizzlies- The is something rotten with this Memphis club and three days of therapy can only stretch the surface. Atlanta for the second time in three seasons has had a coaching change and lets see if it works as good this time as the last when the Hawks flew into the playoffs. The Grizzlies are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games and are 8-22-1 ATS on the road against wining home teams. Hawks are 5-0 ATS at home against teams under .400 on the road. Take ATLANTA!

Dallas at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Mavericks (-) over Hornets- Dallas is off a pair of home losses one of which was to these lowly Hornets Friday night. The Mavericks are now sitting at 11 outside of the playoff picture and desperately need for Kyrie Irving to become a productive player and the problem is that he picks his spots and one can only hope this is one of his spots.  Still, they are 3-0-1 ATS on the road and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 trips to Charlotte. take DALLAS!

Phoenix at Sacramento 10:10 ET

Suns (+) over Kings- Sacramento returns home after a 3-1 road trip as they bare on Memphis the second seed in the West trailing by just 2.5 games. Phoenix traded for Kevin Durant but an ankle injury has sidelined for two weeks and the Suns are just 2-5 in his absence. The Suns hold a half-game lead over the Clippers for the valued fourth seed and are 1-5 SU in the last six overall and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. The Kings are 3-9 ASTS after a double-digit home loss. Take PHOENIX!

Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Cavaliers- Coming down to the final countdown Brooklyn has hit their longest losing streak of the season following a 6-0 ATS run. Cleveland is looking to sweep this two-game set after posting a 115-109 (-4) win on Tuesday. Look for the Nets who are 6-2 ATS at home against teams with losing road records (Cavs 17-20 SU on road) to put forth a max effort as they are 7-3-1 ATS against Cleveland when hosting. Take BROOKLYN!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- Chicago defeated the 76ers in double-overtime Monday for their third straight victory and have now won five of six as they make a late post season push. The Bulls are 3-games under .500 and hold the tenth and final play-in position. Philadelphia is getting 30 points a night from Joel Embiid who is on a mission to win the MVP and has carried this flawed club all season. James Harden is dealing with a foot injury and scored just five points Monday and the Bulls will take advantage as they are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET

Mavericks over Warriors- This contest is in essence a playoff game in itself as these two are currently sitting sixth and seventh with the Warriors have a half-game lead. Dallas now has two of the NBA’s best offensive players Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving but getting them together on the court my be the Mavericks biggest challenge. Golden State ended an 11-game road losing streak on Monday only to start another one tonight as they are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 road games including 1-4 ATS at Dallas. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Cavaliers- Brooklyn before the purge had built up enough wins to keep them in contention to avoid an Eastern Conference play-in game like the one they had a against Cleveland last year. The Cavaliers hold the fifth spot an have won seven of the last 10 while Brooklyn has dropped their last four. Defense is the key for the Cavs as they are No. 1 allowing just 106.6 PPG but are lacking on offense ranking No. 25 allowing 112.2 PPG. The Nets are 6-1 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. Take BROOKLYN!

Sacramento at Utah 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Jazz- Sacramento has won 11 of 13 including seven straight on the road and are in second place in the West tied with Memphis. Utah is off an outright Megabucks won over Boston on Saturday and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall but they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six home games. Although te Kings bare 2-7-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings they are 15-7-3 ATS in the last 25 meetings overall. Take SACRAMENTO!

Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Rockets- The defending NBA champs are absolutely dreadful on the road having won just seven of 36 road games and are 8-26-1 ATS as well as 0-7b SU since the All-Star break. Houston has the worst record in the NBA and with the number as high as it is suggests to me that the Warriors are ready to explode against this defenseless club. Rockets defense is ranked No. 26 and their offense is worse ranked No. 29. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Mavericks- With less then a dozen games left in the regular season Memphis is tied for the No. 2 seed in the West with Sacramento and four games behind Denver. No Ja Morant does not bother the Grizzlies as they have won their last two and five of six. Ja is available tonight but because he as low character and unprofessional he will not play due to conditioning. This great player is as they used to say in Brooklyn ‘he’s a bum.’ Dallas star Luca Doncic should return tonight. Take DALLAS!

Denver at Brooklyn 3:30 ET

Nets (+) over Nuggets- Brooklyn despite the chaos that surrounds the squad has won five of their last eight games and are now two games behind the Knicks for the fifth seed. Denver was 22-6 SU over a two month period but have now lost  five of their last six games including a loss at New York 116-100 yesterday and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. The Nuggets all-everything Nikola Jokic numbers have taken a down turn of late and the Nuggets can not pick up the slack. The Nets are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 3-0-1 ATS at home and are 6-0 ATS at home against teams with losing road records and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games overall. Take BROOKLYN!

Boston at Utah 9:00 ET

jazz (+) over Celtics- With a 33-36 record the fact that Utah plays he hardest remaining schedule in the NBA should not matter much to them but it may affect the others seeding if the Jazz pull off any upsets. But, hey they still have a spot at the final play-in games, not a very good one but a chance none the less. Houston and San Antonio are actually the only teams that are eliminated at this time. Boston is 1.5 games behind Milwaukee for the No. 1 seed. This is the Celtics third road game in four nights while Utah is hosting after a six games 11-day road trip of their own. Jazz 11-2 ATS against teams winning 60% or more. Take UTAH!

Washington at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- Washington us fighting tooth and nail (What is that anyway) to secure the final play-in spot which has them a half game ahead of Chicago for the final spot and every game in crucial. The Wizards know that they can win here as the already 2-0 against the Cavaliers this season and they are in the fourth playoff spot. The Wiz fresh off a win over Detroit is 9-4 ATS after a SU win. The Cavs after a loss (to 76ers) are 3-8 ATS after their opponent scores 100 points or more. Take WASHINGTON!

Sacramento at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Kings- Believe it or not Sacramento is the second seed in the West and is about to clinch their first playoff berth in 16 years. When the Nets inserted Mikal Bridges into the line up they had trouble trying to mesh losing six of their first seven with him in the lineup but have gone 5-2 since with him in the lineup. It seems over the years that the nets have had the kings number as They are 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings overall and 16-5 ATS as hosts against Sacramento. Take BROOKLYN!

Boston at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- In baseball circles they call it a June Swoon when good teams hit a lull in their schedule and just don’t seem to do what they have done before to be successful. Boston is in such a state having dropped five of their last eight including a Monday loss at lowly Houston. Minnesota just ended a two-game slide with a win over the Hawks in Atlanta on Monday. Although Boston is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings they are just 1-5 ATS on one days rest while the Wolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take MINNESOTA!

New York at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Knicks- Julius Randle and RJ Barrett combined for a great shooting night against the Lakers Sunday night as our lone release and Megabucks winner. That rare shooting night is something the Knicks have been wait for out of RJ and they will have to wait again because the guy is a terrible shooter of the basketball. Trailblazers off a losing road trip and hope to have Damian Lillard back tonight. Take PORTLAND!

Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Thunder- I have to give Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn has done an incredible job holding this team (?) together especially after dealing with three prima donna’s who are all gone and for the better. Oklahoma City has had a great point spread season but lost their first five games after the break but have won five of their last six. The Nets lost their first four after the break and also have responded by winning five of six. Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in their last six road games and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in OKC while the Thunder are 2-6-1 ATS against winning teams. Take BROOKLYN!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Lakers- I might say that the Lakers may be better off without Lebron James than with him but although those thoughts have run into my head after LA ripped off seven wins in nine games. Then of course they reverted back to being the Fakers and were beaten by New York on Sunday who had lost their previous three games. With identical records and playing at home where the Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings gives them the advantage. LA is 4-10 ATS on road against team with winning home record. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Phoenix at Golden State 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Warriors- Golden State has won seven straight at home and it is good for them that they have because on the road they are just another team Phoenix is in the fourth seed 2 1/2 games ahead of the Warriors who they have beaten three times already this season. The Suns off their loss to Sacramento is 5-0-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.  Take PHOENIX!

Milwaukee at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee has lost just three times since Jan. 16 and had won 19 of 20 before starting on this road trip and one of those losses came at Golden State where Giannis rested. Sacramento has moved into a second place tie with Memphis in the West and have won eight of nine. The Bucks won the only meeting at home 126-113 on Pearl Harbor Day December 7. A date that will go down in Kings history...nah but they win here. Take SACRAMENTO!

New York at LA Lakers 9:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Lakers- it is time...time for the ole double-reverse fake flimflam.

Seven days ago New York defeated Boston in OT for their ninth straight win and hey were now being thought of as a legitimate contender. At the same time the Lakers started their three-game home winning streak which will end here today. The Knicks of course can use the Jalen Brunson injury as an excuse whereas how do the LeBron-less Lakers continue to win. Knickerbockers are off a meltdown loss at the Clippers last night and are 21-7-2 ATS in their last 30 games with no rest. Take NEW YORK!

Sacramento at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Suns- So what is new...nothing really as Kevin Durant take another extended vacation as he has taken the NBA rest policy to another dimension now have missed more games in the past four years then he has played in. Phoenix is the fourth seed in the west and guess what...go ahead, aah, alright the Kings are No. 2. Not bad for a team that has not made the post season in 17 years. The make it this season and win tonight keeps them in line. Take SACRAMENTO!

Milwaukee at Golden State 8:50 ET

Warriors over Bucks- Golden State the defending NBA Champions (really, I better chance that) are happy to be home where they had won their last five games before embarking on a three game road trip losing all three. They are not playing like champions but they do rise against the tougher competition. The Warriors are an amazing 44-16-1 ATS at home against teams winning more than 60% of their games. The Bucks are 3-7-1 ATS on the road against home teams winning over 60%. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- This price seems a bit shallow to me as the Celtics have won and covered the last three meetings and the hawks have been through a few changes and they are not so minor. like firing your head coach. Still, Boston is dealing with injuries and are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning records while Atlanta is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 home games against teams with winning records. take ATLANTA!

New York at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings over Knicks- New York had their nine game winning streak ended at home by lowly Charlotte and now must take their longest road trip of the season and visit the Kings who are vying for a playoff berth for the first time in 16 years. Sacramento has won six of seven and are 20-13 at home and with the return of De Aaron Fox tonight the Kings rate the edge. Take SACRAMENTO!

Dallas at New Orleans 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- These two clubs are  battling for playoff spots in the congested Western Conference with Dallas looking forward with Irving while the Pelicans keep looking back for Zion. The Mavericks are off a season high six-game home stand and travel to New Orleans who are struggling having lost six of seven and 17 of their last 22. The Pelicans are 20-11 at home this season and this will be just their second home game in 26 days and they rebound here. Mavericks are 9-23-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Philadelphia at Minnesota 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over 76ers-man it is so hard to beat Philadelphia with Embiid going 19-for-19 from the Free Throw line and James Harden at the point turning the ball over just once while dishing out 20 assists and nine rebounds. The 76ers are doing something this season that has been lacking and that is being able to win on the road going 17-12 SU. Minnesota is winning on the road as well off three straight wins at LA, LA and Sacramento. I’d love to have the T’ Wolves here but without Towns Joel could name his score. Sixers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 4-0 ATS in the last four in Minnesota. Take PHILADELPHIA

New Orleans at Sacramento 10;00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Kings- I am really quite surprised that New Orleans with all their injury issues are only two-games under .500 after losing five of their last six. Sacramento who is set to make the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006 are off a home loss Saturday night to Minnesota. The Pelicans with Brandon Ingram leading the way get it done here. take NEW ORLEANS!

Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- These two clubs met Saturday night in the Magic City and the Heat prevailed 117-109 as they held Atlanta’s lading scorer Trae Young to a season low eight points. He is averaging 26.7 points on the season and I expect him to bounce back with a stellar performance tonight. Miami has won 2-of-3 meetings and I look for the Hawks to even the series here as they are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. The Heat are 10-25-2 ATS in their last 37 games following a SU win. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Boston 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) overt Celtics- New York is currently on their second eight-game winning streak of the season and their confidence has never been higher. But, there is a difference this time around as Josh hart and Jalen Brunson have been added and are making major contributions on both ends of the floor. Boston bolted out to a 28-point lead and then slept-walked the rest of the game and were overtaken and defeated as well as humiliated 115-105 at home by Brooklyn. Each of the Knicks victories have been by at least 15 points including a 109-94 win at Boston. Take the red-hot...KNICKS!

Atlanta at Miami 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- Miami has a half-game lead over the Hawks as they play the first of back-to-back contests. The Heat have dropped two straight and six of seven after bowing to New York last night. This is the third meeting with these two splitting a pair in Atlanta. The Hawks are 14-18 on the road SU and Miami is 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games against teams with losing road records and 9-24-1 ATS in their last 34 home games overall Take ATLANTA!

LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Kings- The last time these two met seven days ago the Clippers scored 175 points and lost to the Kings. LA played last night at Golden State and blew an 11-point half-time lead only to get wasted in the second half 70-35 as Russell Westbrook played in his fourth straight losing game. Sacramento has won four straight but the Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as visitors. Take LA CLIPPERS!  

Memphis at Denver 10:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- These two met six days ago in Memphis with the Grizzlies winning by 18 their first of three straight wins. Although, Denver is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meeting as hosts they are just 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. The Nuggets are 28-4 SU at home and haven’t loss in the Mile High City since December 6. The Griz have to make a move tonight if they are to have any chance to capture the top seed in the West. Take MEMPHIS!

New Orleans at Golden State 10:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Warriors- This will be the third meeting between these two clubs where the Warriors have played the previous night. Last night they defeated the Clippers as an underdog and now they are in the favorites role. The Pelicans are of course without Zion Williamson but Golden State will be without three mainstays. The trends and stats back the Warriors but shit happens in NBA games and I hope it happens here. Take NEW ORLEANS!

LA Clippers at Golden State 10 ET

Clippers (-) over Warriors- These clubs have been playing a a mirror image of each other the past three games as the Clippers are 0-3 and the Warriors are 3-0. So of course, I expect each to reverse it’s most current trends and for Los Angeles to show up and take it to Golden State. Adding to the reverse trend is that they have split four games this season with the home team winning each encounter. This time around the visitor should prevail as the Clippers are 7-3 ATS in their last 20 road games and the Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last four games against teams with winning records. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Indiana at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Pacers- San Antonio just ended a 16-game losing streak with a wire-to-wire win over Utah winning for first time on the road since mid December. The Spurs defeated the Pacers in the second game of the season ans it has all been down hill ever since. Indiana is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games and the Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games against teams with rod records under .400. Take SAN ANTONIO!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Trailblazers- When you hot you’re hot when you’re not you’re not as Damian Lillard when from a season high 71 points to his lowest point total in over a month in Portland’s 123-105 loss at Golden State last night. With this point spread being so small I expect him have tempered off a bit as the Pelicans have dropped their last four games and yet are a half game ahead of the Blazers for the final  play-in spot in the West. Portland is 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 following a SU loss and just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight home games. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Brooklyn at New York 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Knicks- The surging New York Knicks have won six straight including an impressive 109-94 win over NBA leading Boston along with five other playoff bound teams. Brooklyn who at one time was the Vegas betting favorite to win it all is scrambling every night to try and post wins. within one year the Nets jettisoned three future Hall of Fame players and are just a shell of what they were. But, when they have now is a group that is out to prove that they belong and are looking for a measure of respect by playing hard from start to finish. The nets are now 5-1 ATS after a loss and 11-5 ATS overall. Take BROOKLYN!

Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- These two combatants have met twice this season with both meetings being being played by Nov. 2 with the Cavaliers prevailing in both encounters. Boston are off their season low in 3-point shooting in their loss in New York on Monday and only took 14 free throws compared to the Knicks 34 attempts. Cleveland who broke a 3-games losing streak with a 118-93 win over Toronto are 5-0 ATS after a win of more than 10 points. Take CLEVELAND!

Portland at Golden State 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Portland’s Damian Lillard is coming off one of the best performances of all-time scoring 71 points in the most efficient manner going 14-for-14 from the free throw line as well as 13-22 from 3-point range. The 13 3-pointers are second only to Klay Thompson’s 14 made in 2018. Returning to his Oakland roots I expect more of the same tonight (of course not as much) because when you are hot as he is your confidence stays at the highest of levels. Take PORTLAND!

Minnesota at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have scored 299 points in their last two games and have zero wins to show for it and maybe if they had played defense at least once when the opposition had they ball they might have eked out one win. Minnesota has three in-a row themselves as they allowed Golden State to erase a 13-point fourth quarter lead losing 109-104 as they missed 10 of 21 free throws (these are pros). The T’wolves are 7-2 ATS in their lat nine games after a loss and are 10-4 ATS against teams with winning records. LA is just 2-5 ATS after allowing 125 or more points and the do play very little defense. Take MINNESOTA!

Washington at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Hawks- The Hawks brass ground coach Nate McMillan and replaced him with Quin Snyder after interim coach Joe Prunty led them to two victories. Washington is 0-2 since the break and are 10th in the NBA playoff seeding while Atlanta is 8th. This is the first of four meetings between the these clubs and the Hawks were 3-1 last season and have won six straight meetings at home. But, the Wizards are 7-3 in their last 10 road games while the Hawks are 16-35 ATS in their last 52 games following a SU win. Take WASHINGTON!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics- There is no doubt that Boston is the best team in the East if not the entire NBA but nobody can win them all. New York has taken a positive turn winning 10 of 14 since the acquisition of Jalen Brunson who teaming up with Julius Randle has made the Knicks offense more formidable. The Knicks have played their best against better competition as they are 9-3-1 ATS against teams winning 60% or more of their games. Take NEW YORK!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers- Can the 76ers recover from their emotional loss to Boston this weekend is the question here. Joel Embiid hoisted a 3-point game tying shot that launched a hair late and his 75-foot shot was negated. They are professional athletes who are suppose to come to play everyday but we all know that doesn’t happen all often as it should. Miami has dropped four straight games two of which were played before the All-Star break and the last three have come on the road and they are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine games. The Heat are expected to do better and now is the time to start as they look forward to a deep playoff run. Take MIAMI!

LA Clippers at Denver 10;00 ET

Clippers (+) over Nuggets- The LA Clippers rested Saturday after doing what many would say is not feasible Friday night by scoring 175 points and losing the game to Sacramento. This was with the Clippers two best Kawhi Leonard and Paul George scoring 44 and 34 points respectively. Denver had their four-game winning streak stopped last night in Memphis and were never in it as they trailed the Grizzlies by 28 points at the half. The Nuggets are starting to feel the affects of missing players to injuries as Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon have pulled up lame. Turnover machine Russell Westbrook had 17 points and 14 assists alone with seven turnovers in his Clippers debut Friday. The Nuggets have won all three meetings this season and are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings but are 1-6 ATS on Sundays. LA is 4-1 ATS on the road and 8-3 ATS with one days rest. Take the CLIPPERS!

Minnesota at Golden State 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- Sometimes when you see a match-up and look at the point spread and things just don’t seem right. This is what I see here as the NBA defending champions are a meager favorite at home against a team that has won just 11 of 28 road games. I’m speaking of Minnesota who has also lost their last two games both at home and visit Golden State who only seems to be able to win games at home where they are 23-7 SU. You should also consider that the Wolves are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to the bay area and this price is way to cheap considering the history of these two clubs. But, the Timberwolves are 7-1 ATS after a loss and 21-8 ATS on Sundays. The Warriors who are off a 116-101 home win over the Rockets are 1-6-1 ATS after a win of 10 points or more. Take MINNESOTA!

Sacramento at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Kings- The Kings just scored 176 points in their win over the Clippers Friday night as Malik Monk whose career average entering the game was barely 10 PPG scored a career high 45 points. Sacramento trailed by 14 point in the 4th quarter before sending the game into double-overtime and are on track to make the playoffs and have a winning r3cord for the first time in 16 years. Oklahoma City who has dropped their last two games at Phoenix and Utah are a stellar 18-11 ATS at home and are an amazing 30-7 ATS on Sundays as well as 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games after a SU loss. The Kings are 1-4 ATS after a SU win and 0-4 ATS playing on one days rest.  Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Boston at Philadelphia 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- Philadelphia has won their last five games being led by the league MVP candidate Joel Embiid who seems to on a personal mission this season. Boston has won their last two games and Jalen Brown has return to action wearing a protective face mask and had 30 points and 11 rebounds in the Celtics OT win over the Pacers their last time out. Boston is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games against teams with winning records. The Sixers are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in the Brotherly Love City (HA!). Take PHILADELPHIA!