Chicago at Brooklyn 8:00 ET
Bulls + over Nets- We opened the NBA Playoffs with a Megabucks Best Bet win with Brooklyn on Saturday as the Nets were never threatened as they held a 25-point halftime lead. Brooklyn was sky-high for Game 1 the first playoff game of any sort in Brooklyn since the 1956 World Series when the Dodgers hosted the Yankees and the Nets were at an emotional zenith and I don't believe that they can maintain that intensity. With three of four regular season meetings decided by four points or less these team are very close in talent. This time it comes back for the Bulls. Take CHICAGO!

Houston at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Rockets + over Thunder- The storyline here should be the return to Oklahoma City of James Harden who was a key figure in the Thunder's playoff run last season. To say Harden gets up for big games is an understatement as he posted a career high 46 points against OKC in February. As fresh and young as Oklahoma City appears it's Houston that is making their first trip to the playoffs in four years. The Thunder's two victories over the Rockets were by 24 and 30 points, the Rockets win was by three-points. Still, this is the playoffs and things play out differently. With to huge trends in Oklahoma City's corner, they are 11-2 in last 13 home games against weak road teams and they are 5-1 ATS against Houston in the last six meetings at home. Still...Take ROCKETS!

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio 3:30 ET
Spurs

Atlanta at Indiana 1:00 ET
Hawks + over Pacers- Both these clubs come limping into the playoffs as the Pacers have dropped six of their last 10 and the Hawks have lost five of their last seven including their last two contests. But, it is actually the fact that they did lose those two games to the Raptors and Knicks and add that they dropped their last two in Indiana. These two did split their series this year at two wins each at home and while the Pacers lead the NBA in rebounding average the guards for the Hawks will have to be the difference. Take ATLANTA!

Memphis at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Grizzlies + over Clippers- These two upstarts went at it in last years playoffs and it took seven games with the Clippers moving on. Los Angeles also won this years' season series three games to one. Comes playoff time and things change but one thing that remains the same is that teams that play defense have a better change to survive. Memphis has held 71 opponents (NBA High) under 100 points this year and that gives them an edge in NBA Playoff basketball. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Chicago at Brooklyn 8:00 ET
Nets

Chicago at Orlando 7:00 ET
Magic + over Bulls- Two clubs that are looking to reverse their most recent trends as the Bulls have dropped four of their last five while the Magic have lost 14 of their last 16. Chicago has won the last four meetings and eight of the last nine but the last three wins have been by a combined nine points. The Bulls are still a line-up of walking wounded as Derrick Rose has yet to return and center Noah and forward Gibson are is questionable. Chicago is just trying to get through this last few days without and more physical problems. Take ORLANDO!

Brooklyn at Toronto 3:30 ET
Raptors + over Nets- The streaking Brooklyn Nets have clinch at least the fourth seed in the NBA East Playoffs have won four-in-a-row and have beaten the Raptors in all three meetings this season. Toronto is out of the playoff at 17 games below .500 at 31-48 but have won four of their last five overall. The Raptors have an opportunity to finish at .500 at home as they enter this contest 19-20 both straight-up and against the points when playing as hosts. Take TORONTO!

L.A. Clippers at Memphis 8:00 ET
Grizzlies

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET
Mavericks + over Nuggets- After going 1-18 in the previous 11 seasons Denver is 7-3 over the past five years at Dallas but have still done most of their damage at Home. The Nuggets own the league's best home record winning 36 of 39 in the 'Mile High City.' They have managed to win five straight without Ty Lawson and have recently lost Danilo Gallinari. A bit much for the Nuggets to over come on the road where they are 18-21. Dallas is 22-16 straight-up at home and will take advantage of the points. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Golden State 10:35 ET
Warriors + over Thunder- In a match-up that should turnout to be a great battle the Golden State Warriors host Oklahoma City in Oakland where the hosts are 27-12 straight-up and #22-17 ATS. The Thunder have the series edge as they have won five of the last six meetings both straight-up and ATS. The Warriors who clinched their first playoff spot in six years are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games against teams with a winning record. A win here would go a long way for Golden State to avoid either the Spurs or Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. Take the WARRIORS!

N.Y. Knicks at Chicago 8:05 ET
Bulls + over Knicks- It was just two short weeks ago when the Chicago Bulls played the giant killer and ended the Miami Heat 27-game win streak in Chicago. Now, they once again have an opportunity to end the 'hottest' streak in the NBA as the New York Knicks winners of 13 straight games visit the United Center. This seems like as good a spot as any for this streak to end as New York is 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings against the Bulls. Chicago is a band of walking wounded and will be forced as usual will win with defense. Take the BULLS!

Oklahoma City at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz + over Thunder- The Utah Jazz have moved into the final playoff spot in the west by a half-game over the L.A. Lakers and own the tie breaker so their lead is actually a game-an-a-half. Oklahoma City is one game behind San Antonio for the top spot in the west. So here we have the top and bottom playoff teams in the west meeting with six games remaining. The Jazz have already crushed Oklahoma City at home in February a Megabucks winner their only win in three meetings this season. The Thunder got a manner of in March pounding the Jazz 110-87 at home in March. Utah is 29-10 at home and have won six of their last seven. Tonight, it's the JAZZ!

New York Knicks at Oklahoma City 1:00 ET
Thunder

Oklahoma City at Indiana 8:00 ET
Pacers

Dallas at Denver 9:00 ET
Mavericks + over Nuggets- The Dallas Mavericks believe that they still have a chance at the NBA Playoffs although they trail the L.A. Lakers by 2

Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Clippers- over Suns- The L.A. Clippers will make their fourth attempt at winning a franchise regular season record of 50 wins. Fortunately for LA they are facing the stumbling Phoenix Suns who have lost six straight and 10 of their last 11 games and are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games. It appears the Suns are just 'playing out the string' as they have allowed an average of 110.2 points in those five road losses. Look for the Clippers to run Phoenix from start to finish and rout the Suns. Take the L.A. CLIPPERS

Denver at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz

New York Knicks at Miami 8:00 ET
Heat

Portland at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz- over Trailblazers- The Utah Jazz are making a final push into he NBA Playoffs and have won their last four to slip into the final spot in the Western Conference. The Jazz who have maintained one of the strongest home court advantages in the NBA for years play five of their next six at home and have an opportunity to increase the gap between themselves and the Trailblazers tonight. Utah has won six of the last seven in this series and will improve on that tonight. Take the JAZZ!

San Antonio at Memphis 8:00 ET
Grizzlies

Boston at Minnesota 8:00 ET
Timberwolves

Boston at N.Y. Knicks 7:30 ET
Knicks

Atlanta at Boston 7:30 ET
Hawks + over Celtics- There are a few teams in the NBA that have taken a beating on the floor with injuries. The Lakers, Knicks and of course the Boston Celtics who are without Kevin Garnett, Courtney Lee and Rajon Rondo. The Celtics just ended a five game losing streak with a win over the Cavaliers when Jeff Green made a driving layup as time expired for the one-point win. Atlanta who just clinched a playoff spot has won six of their last nine and are 2

L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee 8:05 ET
Bucks over Lakers- The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a much needed win over Minnesota yesterday after receiving the news that Meta World Peace was most likely done for the season. With that win the Lakers improved to only 14-23 on the road. Still, the Lakers road record is abysmal as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five on the road against teams with a winning record and they are 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Milwaukee and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings overall. These trends are just too much for the Lakers to overcome. Take MILWAUKEE!

LA. Lakers at Minnesota 8:00 ET
Timberwolves + over Lakers- The Lakers eighth and final spot for the NBA playoffs lead in down to one game as they have dropped their last three games. LA may feel they have a major advantage entering this contest against the T'wolves as they have won the last 21 meetings and 10 straight in Minnesota. Yet, when looking at current trends we see that Minnesota has a better record at home (16-17) then the Lakers have on the road (13-23). Tonight, the Lakers streak ends. Take MINNESOTA!

Memphis at New York Knicks 7:30 ET
Grizzlies + over Knicks- Here are the Knicks winners of five straight games with a 24-10 home winning record and winners of their last four at home and ATS such a small favorite at Madison Square Garden. Monday, we used the Wizards as a Best Bet over the Grizzlies as Memphis fell in Washington losing their fourth straight on the road. Still, Memphis is a respectable 19-15 on the road and are one of the top defensive teams in the NBA. New York once again will be without Tyson Chandler and against this style club will hurt. Look for the Grizzlies to rebound here. Take MEMPHIS!

Boston at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Cavaliers + over Celtics- The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost five straight and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and have little chance of making it to the NBA playoffs and last played on Friday. They are coming off a 38-point loss to the Rockets on Friday and have had five days to gather themselves. The Boston Celtics meanwhile have also lost five straight and are 2-7 ATS in their last nine contests including a home loss to the Knicks last night. Trends here do not favor the Celtics as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland and the Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last four following a ATS loss. The aging Celtics are in the second of back-to-back games and are without Kevin Garnett and Courtney Lee. Add that the Cavs actually have a better home record then the Celtics have on the road gives us our winner. Take CLEVELAND!

LA Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET
Mavericks + over Clippers- As the regular season whines down the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a 'must win' situation as they find themselves 1

Memphis at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards + over Grizzlies- Memphis has managed to win 17 of their last 21 as they embark on a two game road trip without the services of center Marc Gasol. Of the Grizzlies four losses over this period the last three have come on the road and now they go to Washington where the Wizards are 18-17 straight-up including 15-6 in their last 21 and 21-13-1 ATS. Washington has improved their play and have not quit on the season. Take the WIZARDS!

Portland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET
Trailblazers + over Bucks- The Portland Trailblazers are in a tough spot with more road then home games to deal with down the stretch of the NBA season and they have been nothing but bad on the road winning only nine off 33 contests including a 101-100 loss Monday night in Philadelphia. Milwaukee is safely in the playoffs as they have a 7

Golden State at New Orleans 8:05 ET
Hornets + over Warriors- The Warriors may be favored here but they have not won back-to-back games since January. The Hornets are tied with the Phoenix Suns as the worst in the West but are beginning a seven game home stand that should rise their status some. Finally, with their big men Anthony Davis and Robin Lopez healthy New Orleans has a chance for improvement. Take HORNETS!

Oklahoma City at Dallas 7:35 ET
Mavericks + over Thunder- The Dallas Mavericks are playing their best basketball of the season as Dirk Nowitzki has gotten hot with three straight double-doubles as they have now won five of their last six games. While Oklahoma City is battling with the Spurs for the top spot in the West and Dallas is chasing the Lakers for the final playoff spot and trail by three games. This contest is more important to the Mavs. Take DALLAS!

New York Knicks at Portland 10:30 ET
Knicks + over Trailblazers- both of these clubs have seen better moments as the Knicks coming limping into Portland after getting pounded by 29 points by Golden State and 26 points by Denver. Carmelo Anthony is back in New York. Portland is now trailing the Lakers by 3.5 games for the final playoff spot and it doesn't look like they will be able to make up that ground unless the Kobe injury is serious. This one is about being 'professional.' I expect the Knicks to show up and possibly win this one outright. Take NEW YORK!

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks + over Lakers- Ten days ago we used the Hawks as a Best Bet against this same streaking Lakers and Atlanta got the cash as an underdog in a 99-98 loss (point spread win) in Los Angeles against these Lakers. LA is now a season high three games over .500 and seem locked into making the playoffs. After facing the Heat last night this match-up will be a cakewalk for the Hawks. Take ATLANTA!

New Orleans at Brooklyn 7:35 ET
Hornets + over Nets- The New Orleans Hornets have show the most in-season improvement of any other NBA team as they are 17-20 since Christmas after post a 5-22 start. The Nets who have has a season of ups and downs are a solid 10 games over .500 but have had too many disappointing efforts. Avery Johnson was coach of the month when the season started and then found himself without a job. With their effort still strong the Hornets get the cash. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Milwaukee at Golden State 10:30 ET
Bucks + over Warriors- These two clubs pulled off one off the biggest NBA trades in the off season as Andrew Bogut was sent to Golden State for Monta Ellis one of the most exciting players in the NBA. Ellis is averaging 18.8 points per game Bogut has had injury issues. For some reason Milwaukee seems to get it 'up' for the Warriors and have won six of the last seven meetings. The beat goes on here...Take MILWAUKEE!

Atlanta at Boston 8:00 ET
Hawks + over Celtics- How about the fact that the Boston Celtics are now six games over .500 for the first time this season and have four in a row. This all without Rajon Rondo as they are 13-4 since his season ending injury. The Hawks are seeded fifth right now in the NBA playoff hunt while the aging Celtics are in the seventh spot. These two split two games in Atlanta and this is their first meeting in Boston this season. Although, just one game apart the Hawks are still that much better. Take ATLANTA!

Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Wizards + over Nets- The Nets posted a 21 point win 99-78 their last time out against Charlotte over-coming a 10 point deficit behind Joe Johnson who has had great nights against the Wizards already this season. After getting off to a quick start where coach Avery Johnson was awarded NBA coach of the Month the Nets have been nothing to write home about. P.J. Carlesimo has picked up the pieces but this team is going nowhere. Washington may only be 5-23 straight-up on the road but they are 17-10-1 ATS. The Nets are 12-18-3 ATS at home. It's a matter of numbers...take WIZARDS!

Oklahoma City at New York Knicks 8:05 ET
Knicks + over Thunder- I am probably one of the few Knicks supporters that would rather get more points and play the game without Carmelo Anthony. New York will 'circle the wagons' once again as powerhouse Oklahoma City arrives at Madison Square Garden and put forth the effort needed to overcome the Thunder firepower. Anthony has averaged over 27 points against OKC but the rest of the troupes will compensate the difference with hustle and defense. Take NEW YORK!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 8:05 ET
Hornets + over Lakers- Well, it lasted for only one game as the Lakers finally got to .500 for the first time since December 31, 2012 and the Thunder derailed their push toward the playoffs. Los Angeles has dominated this series but yet are only favored by less then a bucket here. They have won the last nine I this series including five straight in New Orleans. The Hornets have dropped six of their last eight games but have the return of rookie Anthony Davis who had 17 points and 15 rebounds in his return. LA falls again. Take the HORNETS!

Boston at Indiana 7:05 ET
Pacers

Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers + over Celtics- Difficult to understand why this line is so low as Philadelphia has now lost eight of their last nine games and are seven games out of playoffs. The first clue I receive is that Boston is a lowly 10-18 on the road while the 76ers are 17-15 at home. Then I see that the Celtic are 1-7 ATS in their last eight meetings in Philadelphia. Boston is coming off a win over Golden State and then travel to Philly this is a soft spot for them. Take the home team here. 76ERS!

New York Knicks at Cleveland 7:05 ET
Cavaliers +2.5 over Knicks- The New York Knicks who had already beaten the Miami Heat twice by 20 points in each game blew a 16 point lead over Miami yesterday in Madison Square Garden and now have just been a .500 club since their quick start. The Cavaliers despite this blowout loss to the Clippers on Friday have won four of their last six and are looking forward to jumping on the confused Knicks. The home team has won the last six meetings and with the Cavaliers getting points I like out chances. Take CLEVELAND!

Atlanta at LA Lakers 9:35 ET
Hawks + over Lakers- Lucky for us on Friday our lone winner was playing against Atlanta as Phoenix won at home. Prior to that defeat the Hawks had won three straight on the road defeating Milwaukee, Detroit and Utah. I expect Atlanta to regroup after their loss to the lowly Suns and bounce back with at least a pointspread win over the Lakers. True Los Angeles is playing better ball now but this is a good spot for the Hawks. Take ATLANTA!

Atlanta at Phoenix 9:05 ET
Suns + over Hawks- Something different has happened to the Suns of late as the Western Conferences' worst team won their second straight over the San Antonio Spurs who had won 18 straight at home. Atlanta who is 5-0 ATS in their last five road games are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix. These two clubs have mirror records of each other on the road and at home where the Hawks are 15-13 on the road while the Suns are 13-15 at home. Take PHOENIX!

Indiana at Toronto 7:00 ET
Raptors + over Pacers- These two clubs have met three times already this season and all three contests were decided by two points. The Pacers are coming off a home loss to the Clippers last night while center Roy Hibbert sat out a suspension. The Raptors have beaten to Pacers twice in Indiana and lost opening night at home in their previous meetings. Toronto is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and 9-3 ATS at home against the Pacers. Indiana is 12-16 on the road while Toronto is 15-15 at home. Take the RAPTORS!

Orlando at Philadelphia 7:05 ET
76ers

Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET
Timberwolves + over Warriors- this should end up as match-up of games better shooting and point guards as Golden State brings in Stephen Curry and Jarrett Jack while the T'wolves counter with Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour. Trends surrounding this game clash as Golden State has won the last four in this series and are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in Minnesota. When I see that the Wolves are just 1-9-2 ATS against teams with a winning record. It seems strange with those stats that the Warriors are favored by less then a bucket. Minnesota is 13-13 at home while Golden State is 14-16 on the road. Vegas likes the dog here and so do I. Take TIMBERWOLVES!

Indiana at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons + over Pacers- This is the second half of a back-to-back series that saw Indiana pound the Pistons last night by 32 points at home. Well, turn-about-is-fair-play as it is the Pistons turn to be the hosts. Even though the Pacers have won 13 of the last 16 meetings after Friday's rout the keys factors move into Detroit's column. Indiana is only 11-16 straight-up on the road and I'll take the points here. Take DETROIT!

Houston at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards + over Rockets- Two separate styles clash this evening at Washington as the Rockets lead the NBA in scoring points per game with 106.4 while the Wizards ranked dead last as 91.3 per contest. Although, the Wizards have won only 16 of 53 games they are 16-10-1 ATS at home and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five Saturday games. The Wizards are 9-2 straight-up in their last 11 home games. Take the home team with the points...WASHINGTON!

San Antonio at Golden State 10:35 ET
Warriors + over Spurs- The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a route of the LA Clippers last night and take a series dominance into this fray against the Warriors. The Spurs are 5-0-2 ATS in their last seven meetings at Golden State and 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings. The Warriors just stopped a six game losing streak with their win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Spurs had a point to prove last night and they won easily over west rival LA Clippers and could get caught here tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Boston at Phoenix 9:05 ET
Suns + over Celtics- The Celtics were the club that was supposed to be involved in a few 'moves' before the trade deadline expired but nothing came to fruition. After the injury to Rondo the Celtics regrouped and ran off a number of wins. More recently they have dropped their last two on the road and now they are a small favorite on the road where they have won just eight of 25 attempts and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games against a team with a losing home record. (Suns are 12-13 at home). Add the fact that Boston is 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings. Take the SUNS!

Dallas at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Hornets + over Mavericks- The New Orleans Hornets may up end with another lottery pick when this season is over but that doesn't mean that 'we' can't make money with them. The Hornets are 30-25 ATS for the year and the Mavericks are five games under .500 straight-up for the year and are the 'smallest' of favorites here. One strong reason for this meager number is the fact that the Mavericks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight meetings in New Orleans and 3-8-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Add the fact that New Orleans are 5-1 ATS at home against teams with a losing record. Take the HORNETS!

San Antonio at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Spurs + over Clippers- You have got to love tonight's NBA lineup, first we start with the Heat and Bulls and now with the two 'best-in-the-west' go at it in the nightcap. San Antonio has won 15 of their last 16 and have been the most consistent and 'professional' team in the league. The Clippers have all the glitter with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin among others. LA enters this contest with four straight wins and so do the Spurs. This should be a good one and I expect it to be decided at the buzzer. The Spurs are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Miami at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls + over Heat- There was reason I didn't use Atlanta against Miami last night...it was because of this match-up. The Heat used a 40-point fourth quarter to overcome a double-digit Hawks lead. Miami used three-point bench sharp shooters last night as Ray Allen and Shane Battier went for five three-pointers and 24 points. That's not going to happen tonight! Chicago returns home after playing eight of their last nine on the road and time including in the All-Star beak. But, that may not be good news as the Bulls are 0-4 ATS in last four at home after 7 days or more on the road. Yeah, who cares, Chicago is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the BULLS!

Boston at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET
Lakers

Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Hornets + over Bulls- The second half of the NBA season is going to be a long haul for the Bulls as injuries give them the understanding that they just are not going to win any championships this year. Night after night to get it together is difficult, especially on the road after a break. New Orleans has should improved play with rookie forward Anthony Davis 'growing' each day and a balanced attack they have five men in double figures. Tough spot for Chicago. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Memphis at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons + over Grizzlies- Both these clubs posted wins heading into the All-Star break with the Grizzlies having won their last three and both these clubs have a 'new' look with trades having been made for each club. No longer is Tayshaun Prince a 10-year Pistons staple around replaced by Jose Calderon but Rudy Gay is gone from Memphis. With Detroit's home record at 15-15 and the Grizzlies road record just about .500 I see the Pistons winning here. Take DETROIT!

L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET
Lakers + over Clippers- Interesting storyline for these two clubs entering tonight's final game before the All-Star break as the once proud Lakers enter this contest under .500 while the Clippers have become the 'toast' of Los Angeles. The Lakers will Kobe Bryant taking on the roll of distributor have now won eight of their last 11 after hitting their low point in the season. The Clippers have already defeated the Lakers twice this season and hare 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Still, the Lakers have picked up their 'mojo' and will get the cash tonight. Take the LAKERS!

Miami at Oklahoma City 8:05 ET
Thunder

Atlanta at Orlando 7:05 ET
Magic + over Hawks- The Atlanta Hawks posted a rare win on the road at Dallas their last time out and had won eight of their previous nine away from home. The Hawks enter this contest with six straight wins in this series and are facing a Magic team that just snapped a 12-game losing streak. I am a bit surprised at the low point spread in this contest considering Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in their last eight at Orlando and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 in this series overall. With all those trends on their side it looks to me that Vegas believes the Hawks will stumble tonight. I'm go with Vegas. Take ORLANDO!

Oklahoma City at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz + over Thunder- It is a difficult task trying to win when you play against the Thunder as they have had the best ATS record in the NBA over the last two and a half seasons. This includes a 5-1 ATS mark in Utah against the Jazz in their last six trips to Salt Lake. They have also won their last four contest including two wins by a total of 59 points over the Phoenix Suns while the Jazz have dropped their last two including a rare home loss. The Jazz are 19-6 straight-up at home and will be ready after their last two losses. Take UTAH!

L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers + over Clippers- Sunday was a breeze and the injured return to the court for Los Angeles and they shocked the Knicks in New York (Vegas Insiders Winner) and now that move on to Philadelphia very cocky. This game should virtually be a pick-em affair as both the Clippers road record and 76ers home records are identical at 16-12. The same difference is that Philadelphia is 15-13 ATS art home while the Clippers are 12-15 ATS on the road. The Clippers are coming off a huge road win and will have a small letdown here as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games overall. Take the 76ers!

L.A. Clippers at N.Y. Knicks 1:00 ET
Clippers + over Knicks- It took awhile for them to all be together but Chris Paul, Chauncy Billips and Blake Griffin as all finally in the line-up together. They were together for the first time Friday in their loss to the Miami Heat. This time after that experience look for the Clippers to break out of their current four of five game losses. Because of the Grammy's the Clippers are on an extended road trip as this is their seventh of eight contest away from LaLa land. On national TV the Clippers respond. Take the LA Clippers!

Phoenix at Memphis 8:05 ET
Grizzlies

Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET
Warriors + over Rockets- The Warriors had a rough patch without Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut out of the lineup but have put together a four game winning streak with their return. This time around it's the Rockets who have key players ailing as Jeremy Lin and Carlos Delfino are questionable and even if they play their effectiveness is doubtful. Even though Houston has had the best of this series going 7-1 ATS at home and 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings the Warriors are that much improved that I will buck those trends. Take GOLDEN STATE!

L.A. Clippers at Washington 7:05 ET
Wizards + over Clippers- We all know the difference between these two clubs as the Clippers 34-15 straight-up and Wizards are just 11-35. But where they become equals is against the spread and as a matter of fact Washington is a better bet then Los Angeles as they are 27-17-2 ATS while the Clippers are 27-22. The Wizards with the return of John Wall have shown that they are much improved and with Chris Paul missing Washington can possible pull of an outright upset here. Take the points and the WIZARDS!

Miami at Toronto 2:00 ET
Raptors + over Heat- It would seem at first glance that the Heat should run over and through the Raptors as the defending champions are 29-14 and coming off a loss (Megabucks Winner) to Indiana. Toronto is 17-30 overall but have an advantage when playing at home where they are 12-11 straight-up and 14-9 ATS. Miami as a typical defending champ is walking through the regular season at 21-22 ATS and are just 11-11 straight-up and 9-13 ATS on the road. With the addition of Rudy Gay, Toronto is off a huge win over the Clippers. At home, with the points...take TORONTO!

Dallas at Phoenix 9:05 ET
Suns

Milwaukee at NY Knicks 7:35 ET
Bucks + over Knicks- The Milwaukee Bucks have had more then their share of injuries this season and are still in then playoff hunt currently is seventh in the East and have won five of their last seven. The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as an underdog and they are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against New York. The Knicks are getting healthy but the Bucks are the 'hot' club and can win this one outright. Take MILWAUKEE!

Miami at Indiana 7:05 ET
Pacers + over Pacers- Don't get LeBron James riled up as the Brooklyn Nets realized after the Heat just blew the Nets out of the gym in Brooklyn after a few remarks of disrespect. That win by Miami brought their road record to a vig related 'push' as they are just 11-10. Meanwhile, the Pacers have a 12 -game home winning streak and are 17-3 when playing as hosts. Indiana has already beaten the Heat at home and are ready to do it again. Take PACERS!

Dallas at Golden State 10:30 ET
Mavericks + over Warriors- The Dallas Mavericks are playing their best ball of the season as they have now won six of their last nine contests with all three of those coming against playoff teams. Golden State returns home off two straight wins and might get caught here as they seek a more comfortable bed to sleep in. Although, the Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings they are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as underdogs. Dallas is finally playing right and it's their time. Take MAVERICKS!

Miami at Brooklyn 8:00 ET
Nets + over Heat- When I first saw the Heat as the favorite in this game I was wondering why? Miami is only 10-10 on the road this season while Brooklyn is 17-7 at home and both clubs are at .500 ATS for the season. The Nets have dropped 12 straight to the Heat including two games this season by a total of 43 points and Miami is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. The fact that after such huge wins over the Nets and this spread is this low tell us Brooklyn might be ready to play tonight. One trend that playing to the Nets is that Miami is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as a road favorite under four and a half points. Take BROOKLYN!

Golden State at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Cavaliers + over Warriors- I may have been a day too early with yesterday's play against the Warriors but it was more of a selection on the Raptors and we all know how that worked out. This could have been a match-up of two of the NBA's brightest shooting guard in Golden State's Stephen Curry (who is day-to-day) and Cleveland's Kyrie Irving who has scored 30 or more in three straight games. The Cavaliers have to turn things around at home where they are only 6-12 both straight-up and against the points. With Irving's level of play I'll go with Cleveland. Take the CAVALIERS!

Golden State at Toronto 7:00 ET
Raptors + over Warriors- Last Wednesday we had the Warriors over the Clippers and Golden State won for us easily and since then they have dropped their last two on the road at Chicago and Milwaukee. The Raptors in the meantime have dropped six of eight but three of those losses were in overtime and another was a 99-98 loss to the Cavaliers at home. This is a bad spot for the Warriors are the hungry Raptors hustle for a win. Take TORONTO!

Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers 3:30 ET
Lakers + over Thunder- Right now, Oklahoma City is the NBA'S best team at 34-10 while the Lakers are seven games under .500 (18-25) and are looking for answers. Los Angeles is off a win Friday breaking a four game losing streak in the process. The Thunder are at the tail end of a six game road trip where the stand 3-2. I don't expect to see much defense but Kobie will rise at home to meet Durant's skills. Los Angeles needs this more. Take the LAKERS!

Miami at Boston 1:00 ET
Celtics + over Heat- Talk about a team in a 'free fall' and with no net the Boston Celtics have now lost six straight after blowing a 27-point lead in Atlanta Friday night and are 20-23 on the season. Of course part of the story line between these two heated rivals in the return to Boston of Ray Allen now bombing away for the Heat. This is the kind of game the Celtics can get 'up' for and play a full 48 minutes with Rondo leading the way. Look for an outright Boston win. Take the CELTICS!

Indiana at Utah 9:30 ET
Pacers + over Jazz- Both these clubs enter this contest off poor performances as the Jazz were defeated by of all people the Los Angeles Lakers as they lost for only the fourth time in 18 contests at home while the Pacers were routed by the Trailblazers in Portland on Wednesday. Defense is the key to Indiana's success as they have held all but seven opponents under .500. Tonight it will be more of the same. Look for the Pacers to bounce back here. Take INDIANA!

New York Knicks at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers + over Knicks- Wow, I'm really bucking some heavy trends with New York and against Philadelphia but I think it this one of the 'Strongest Play' of the NBA season to date. Here's the bad news, the Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games, the Knicks are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and it even gets better as they are 7-0 ATS in their last seven meetings in Philadelphia. New York is coming off back-to-back wins against Brooklyn and Boston...tonight it's the 76ers. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Brooklyn at Memphis 8:00 ET
Nets + over Grizzlies- Two 'hot' clubs go at it in Memphis as the Grizzlies who have won three straight host the Brooklyn Nets who have now won three straight and 10 of 11 under P.J. Carlesimo. The Nets are 12-2 overall under Carlesimo as they are now within one game of the division leading New York Knicks. With the return of 7-foot center Brook Lopez from a broken foot Brooklyn has the height and depth needed to compete at a playoff level. Defense will be the key tonight with the Grizzlies #2 in the NBA and the Nets are not far behind. In a close one, take the points. BROOKLYN!

New York Knicks at Boston 8:00 ET
Celtics + over Knicks- The Boston Celtics have fallen below .500 at 20-21 and coach Doc Rivers knows that it's time for his veterans to step forward. They have now dropped four straight and need a win over their fiercest rival in the East the New York Knicks. Boston is not only struggling for wins on the court but in the points spread column as well as they are 14-24-3 ATS and only 18-8 straight-up at home and 8-11-2 ATS as hosts. Boston seems to get 'up' for games against the Knicks as they are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Celtics need this one and will put forth a huge effort tonight. Take BOSTON!

Oklahoma City at Golden State 10:30
Warriors + over Thunder- Tough spot for the Thunder as they continue a long road trip with back-to-back games out west. Last night Oklahoma City defeated the Los Angeles Clippers to extend they run to 7 of 8 and now must go to Oakland to face a Warriors squad that have won their last two and have the return of a healthy Steven Curry and David Lee. Golden State is looking to stop a four game losing streak to the Thunder as they are 3-0-1 ATS at home against teams with a winning record better then 600. Tonight it is the WARRIORS!

Brooklyn at NY Knicks 3:35 ET
Nets + over Knicks- Who said a coaching change wouldn't make a difference? Well, The Nets have won eight of nine and 10 of 12 since interim coach P.J. Carlesimo took over for Avery Johnson. The Nets are now averaging 101.5 points in their last nine games while they only averaged 94.5 points under Johnson. New York is 14-5 at home but Brooklyn should see plenty of support at MSG. Take the points and the NETS!

Oklahoma City at Denver 8:00 ET
Nuggets + over Thunder- Oklahoma City has the leagues most exciting scorer in Kevin Durant who just dropped in 52 points in the Thunder's sixth straight win against Dallas Friday night. Durant was perfect at the free throw line hitting all 21 attempts. These two played in Oklahoma City on Wednesday and the Thunder had their way with the Nuggets winning 117-97. Turn-about is fair play here as Denver who is 15-3 straight-up at home gets the win. Take the NUGGETS!

Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Hornets

San Antonio at Atlanta 7:00 ET
Hawks + over Spurs- One of the strongest and well balanced teams in the NBA has taken a hit with their reserve as Manu Ginobili will miss another game with a hamstring injury. The Hawks are looking forward to the return of center Al Hotford who has a right knee sprain will return but along with reserves Anthony Morrow and DeShawn Steve Stevenson Atlanta has injuries to overcome. They will here. Take HAWKS!

Oklahoma City at Dallas 9:30 ET
Mavericks + over Thunder- With a healthy Dirk Nowitzki back in action the Mavericks appear to have turned thing around and have won four straight games. Oklahoma City is also in stride as they have won their last five and have a 111-105 overtime win against the Mavs from late December when Kevin Durant dropped in 40 points. That makes it seven straight wins in the series for Oklahoma City who lead the NBA in scoring differential at 9.4 points. It's time for Dallas to step-up to the Thunder and win one at home. Take the MAVERICKS!

Miami Heat at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET
Lakers- over Heat- Two NBA icons go head-to-head tonight in Los Angeles as the Lakers host the World Champion Miami Heat with Kobe Bryant welcoming Lebron James. The struggling Lakers have now won two straight with the return of Dwight Howard and have the possible return of Pau Gasol tonight who has been sidelined with a concussion. Los Angeles has a strong advantage over the Heat at home winning nine of 13 played at the Staples Center. This is the last of a six game road trip for the Heat and they are just 2-3 and 9-9 away from home overall. Take the LAKERS!

Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic 7:05 ET
Magic +1.5 over Pacers- A match-up of two clubs that are headed in opposite directions as the Pacers have won five of their last six while the Magic have dropped 11 of their last 12. With Indiana fight for the best record in the East in seems odd that they are only a one-and-a-half point favorite tonight. The Pacers offense is the second worst in the NBA but their defense is their strong point as they are coming off a 103-76 win over Charlotte. Orlando has won six of the last seven regular-season meetings at home in this series and they need a home win in the worst way as they have dropped six straight at Amway Center. Take ORLANDO!

Chicago at Toronto 7:00 ET
Raptors + over Bulls- The Chicago Bulls had their way with the Atlanta Hawks their last time out holding the Hawks to a franchise low 58 points and only 20 in the first half. Atlanta just laid down after that poor start and tonight the Bulls will have to play against a team that will make a complete game effort tonight. Chicago has had their way against the Raptors winning eight of their last nine meetings but tonight the points are good. Take TORONTO!

Portland at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets

L.A. Clippers at Houston 8:00 ET
Clippers + over Rockets- Okay, this is dangerous territory for me as I 'played' Memphis last night and got pasted by the Chris Paul-less Clippers. Now, they venture to Houston where the Rockets return off a three game road losing streak. The Rockets will move on to another four game trip after this single event at home. They still are being hit with travel arrangements and haven't really had anytime to rest. Take the CLIPPERS!

New Orleans at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
Hornets + over 76ers- The Hornets may only 11 wins in 37 games but they are playing their best ball of the season as they are off a four game winning streak as rookie Anthony Davis improves on a daily basis. The 76ers are still waiting on Andrew Bynum but he is of no value right now. The Hornets have some incentive as the Sixers held them to a franchise low 62 points a in loss in New Orleans back in early November. But defense has been the key for New Orleans as they allowed 89 points per game during their win streak. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Miami at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz + over Heat- The NBA World Champs seem like an awful 'short' price in this battle in Salt Lake. Miami is 1-2 on this trip west and 8-8 on the road overall and is coming off a crushing 128-99 win over Sacramento with Mario Chalmers making 10 3-pointers. I don't expect that hot shooting to continue as the Heat have had problems scoring averaging 83.5 in their two previous road games. The Jazz 3-point defense is among the worst in the NBA but they will beat you inside and at home. Take UTAH!

Houston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET
76ers + over Rockets- The Philadelphia 76ers have had the single most difficult schedule in the NBA to date and now having lost five in-a-row and 16 of their last 21 they return home for 12 of their next 13 games. The Houston Rockets have two great 'stars' leading their way with James Harden and Jeremy Lin but basketball must be played with five guys that work as a team. For the 76ers their troubles start with top draft pick Evan Turner who has had difficulty shooting from the floor of late. Getting home will help. Take the 76ERS!

Portland at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors

Chicago at New York 8:00 ET
Knicks

Miami at Portland 10:30 ET
Trailblazers + over Heat- This game should be much closer then the experts predict as the Heat extend their six game road trip at the Rose Garden in Portland. This is a place where the Blazers have won their last eight and are 12-4 on the year. Miami is off a loss at Indiana (Our Megabucks WINNER) and are just 7-7 on the road. Having won the NBA title last season the Heat won't look to turn it on until after the All-star break. Portland has dropped their last three at home to the Heat and that all changes tonight. Take PORTLAND!

New York Knicks at Indiana 8:00 ET
Knicks + over Pacers- The Knicks will be short-handed against the Pacers tonight as All-star Carmelo Anthony has been suspended because of his action after New York's loss to the Celtics their last time out. Tuesday we used the Pacers as out top play against Miami and won easily, this time around the Knicks get the nod once again as they have already defeated Indiana is New York in November. The Knicks are a little banged-up but will have enough to keep this one close till the final buzzer. Take NEW YORK!