Miami at Indiana 7:00 ET
Pacers + over Heat- The defending NBA Champion Miami Heat are sleep walking their way through the regular season as they know that it all comes down to the playoffs when they will be at their best. Miami is just 7-6 straight-up o the road and 5-8 ATS and will be up against the league's best defense at Indiana. The Pacers are 12-3 straight-up at home and will be getting points here so I'm looking for an outright win. The Heat have had their way with the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse winning six of eight ATS. Still, this one belongs to the Pacers. Take INDIANA!

Utah at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets

Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET
Nets + over Thunder- The Nets broke out of the gate quickly and were challenging the Knicks for New York newsprint space, then, well since then it's bee terrible they fired their coach Avery Johnson and won two in a row under P.J. Carlesimo and then got pounded by 30 in San Antonio. No question OKC has the 'big' guns in Durant and Westbrook but the Nets should put forth a full 4 minute effort. Take BROOKLYN

San Antonio at Milwaukee 8:05 ET
Bucks + over Spurs- I like playing against any team that won their previous game by 30 points and the Spurs are off a 104-73 beating-up of the Brooklyn Nets who have completely fell apart. San Antonio has won straight as the Bucks are off a 96-94 loss to Detroit. Milwaukee dropped the first match-up of the season in San Antonio 110-99 in early December but have won three of their last four at home. Although the Spurs have won five of the last six meetings this is a spot for the Bucks to shine. Take MILWAUKEE!

Miami at Milwaukee 8:30 ET
Bucks + over Heat- The Miami Heat are coming off their worst loss of the year a 109-99 beating from the lowly Detroit Pistons yesterday. The Heat were without Dwyane Wade because of a one game suspension. There is no doubt which is the better of these two clubs but the Bucks do one thing far better then the Heat and that is block shots. Milwaukee averages 7.26 blocks per game while Miami allows only 3.19 per contest. Bucks currently playing their best. Take MILWAUKEE!

Oklahoma City at Houston 8:30 ET
Rockets + over Thunder- The Rockets have to task of playing two of the NBA's best on back-to-back nights as they are off a Friday night loss 122-116 at San Antonio and now host Oklahoma City. Of course the lead story here is James Harden the Thunder Sixth Man of the Year in 2011-12 is now the Rockets start scorer. Oklahoma City is struggling a bit (at least for them) as they had dropped two straight then went to overtime to beat Dallas last time out. Take the ROCKETS

L.A. Clippers at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz + over Clippers- We used the Clippers yesterday as the trounced the Celtics 106-77 for their 15 consecutive victory but expect a let-down here. Utah who nearly defeated Los Angeles in early December 106-105 in Salt Lake. Utah is 9-3 at home while the Clippers are 9-3 on the road. All-time the Jazz have a 61-19 series edge at home but this isn't the same Clippers team. Still back-to-back nights are difficult to overcome. Take UTAH!

Boston at LA Clippers 10:30 ET
Clippers

Oklahoma State at Miami 5:30 ET
Thunder + over Heat- The last time these two powers met the Heat were cutting down the Nets and celebrating their 121-106 Finals clinching victory. Without a doubt the two most dominating players in the NBA right now will take the court when MVP LeBron James of Miami and Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City and there should be plenty of intensity on this Christmas Day game. Last year the Heat had enough to overcome the Thunder's offense and they have added dept this season that they did not possess last year but this season Russell Westbrook is dishing the ball more consistently raising his assists from m5.5 in 2011-12 to this season's 8.8. Teamwork will be the difference. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at LA Lakers 3:00 ET
Lakers

Sacramento at LA Clippers 10:30 ET
Clippers

Denver at Portland 10:00 ET
Trailblazers + over Nuggets- The Portland Trailblazers look for the fourth straight win at home against the Denver Nuggets who are also on a three-game winning streak. The Nuggets have shown the ability to beat the best as they have wins over San Antonio and Memphis but they face a huge trend here that will be difficult to overcome. The home team has won the last 10 meetings and with the Trailblazers the dog, it's a double take. Take PORTLAND!

Miami at Dallas TNT 9:35 ET
Mavericks + over Heat- I've been able to cash in on the Heat their last two contests and now they go to Dallas where they have had success going 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 visits. After wining the NBA Championshgip last season Miami knows that the 'real' stuff doesn't start for a couple of months. The Heat have a habit of taking games off, not like the Spurs where they will rest people, its more like they just don't come to play. They are 4-4 on the road and return to the scene of a former playoff collapse. Somehow with this price I believe the Mavericks will be 'all-in.' Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota TNT 7:05 ET
Timberwolves + over Thunder- Now let me understand the situation. The team with the best record in the NBA has won 10 straight games by an average margin of 16.1 points and they are facing one of the perennial NBA door mats in the Minnesota Timberwolves and they are only 3

Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics

Utah at Brooklyn 7:35 ET
Jazz + over Nets- After a quick start the Nets have come back to the pack so to speak dropping four of their last five contests most of their difficulties stem from center Brook Lopez being sidelined. The Jazz have also dropped two straight after a four game win streak. Utah's inside game in the key for victory for them and now that Lopez is back they will have to concentrate on playing well in the paint. The Jazz are 9-0 when they outscore their opponents in the paint. Utah swept the season series 2-0 last year and will play the Nets tough here. Take the JAZZ!

San Antonio Oklahoma City 8:05 ET
Spurs + over Thunder- On a ten game winning streak the Oklaho9ma City Thunder now have the best record in the NBA and will be hosting one of the 'best coached' teams in the league in the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs already own a victory over the Thunder as they won in San Antonio last month as the won at the buzzer. These two teams should once again play to the final buzzer as they did in their first meeting. The Thunder have the firepower but the Spurs are the best balanced team in basketball. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Washington at Miami 7:30 ET
Heat

Memphis at Denver 10:35 ET (ESPN)
Nuggets over Grizzlies- The Denver Nuggets lead the NBA in one category and that is road games, 17 of their 23 games have been on the road where they have struggled to a 6-11 record but when they return to the 'Mile High City' they carry a 5-1 home win slate with them. The Grizzlies have been a good take all year going 12-6-1 ATS on the season including 5-3 ATS on the road. Despite of all these great numbers with this current Memphis club they are still just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 meetings in Denver. The Nuggets are also 5-0 ATS in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Take DENVER!

Utah at Phoenix 9:05 ET
Suns + over Jazz- We 'used' Jazz as our lead play and Megabucks winner on Wednesday and they gave us all they had in a great win over San Antonio, now they take to the road and that is an entirely different story. Utah is a mare 4-9 on the road while the Suns are at least over .500 at home at 6-5,but the big factor is that the Jazz are just 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 as road underdogs. The last three ion this series have been played in Utah the Suns welcome the chance win one at home. Take PHOENIX!

Golden State at Orlando 8:05 ET (ESPN)
Magic + over Warriors- After winning in Miami the media is about to declare Golden State winners in the West and will be back in Miami to play the Heat for the NBA Championship. Yes they are improved and they may actually have a good coach in Mark Jackson but it is only December and not even Christmas yet, last year this time we were still waiting for the season to open. As my lovely wife Carmen sez

L.A. Lakers at New York Knicks 8:00 ET
Knicks + over Lakers- We have two teams moving in opposite directions as the Lakers have dropped three straight and five if their last six while the Knicks have won their last two and seven of their last eight. New York has been almost unbeatable at Madison Square Garden since Mike Woodson took over going 18-1 straight-up regular season and 27-6 ATS in last 33 at home. Other then the fact that Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings, but that was a different Lakers' team and a different Knicks team. Take the NEW YORK KNICKS!

San Antonio at Utah 10:35 ET ESPN
Jazz + over Spurs- I watch in amazement at the consistency of 'great play' that the Spurs produce on a daily basis so it is with difficulty that I look to 'fade' them here, but the Utah Jazz are 8-1 straight-up at home and have won three straight. The Spurs have dominated the series winning seven of the last eight regular season meetings. San Antonio has a 110-100 win under their belt over Utah when Tony Parker recorded his first career triple-double with 27 points,12 rebounds and 12 assists. Those numbers will be hard to match in Utah. Take the JAZZ!

Golden State at Miami 7:30 ET
Heat

LA Clippers at Chicago 9:30 ET
Bulls + over Clippers- Something will have to give here as two winning streaks collide. The Los Angeles Clippers have won six consecutive games while the Chicago Bulls have won their last three. Defense will the key tonight for the Bulls who has kept five of their last six opponents to 88 points or fewer but the Clippers have managed to win nine of the last 11 meetings played in Chicago. But, this time around the Bulls have revenge on their minds having been pounded by the Clippers earlier in Los Angeles 101-80 back in mid-November. It is time for payback...BULLS!

Denver at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons + Nuggets- The Denver Nuggets are know for their 'Mile-High' advantage when they are at home but their road record has always left something to be desired. As of now with two ore games to go on this current road trip the Nuggets are 5-10 on the road where they have played the most games of any NBA team. For the Pistons Brandon Knight has been on a roll scoring at least 20 points in six straight games. Detroit who has lost the last five meetings is looking for revenge from a loss to Denver back on November 6th. Take DETROIT.

Detroit at Cleveland 7:30 ET
Pistons + Cavaliers- Let me get this straight, the Detroit Piston lost their first eight games of the season and have lost 10 of 11 road games this a year and have won a grand total of one game away from home. So way in the world would they open a favorite against anybody. Well, Cleveland isn't just anybody, the are without their top start and have won only two of seven home games. The Pistons have also won three straight in the series and 'covered' the last four meetings. Numbers can't lie and they say that Detroit wins here. Take the PISTONS!

Chicago at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons + over Bulls- These aren't the same Chicago Bulls that we have seen play in recent seasons as they have yet to win more then two consecutive games without Derek Rose this year. The odds makers don't have much confidence in the Bulls although they have won 16 straight in this series and seven straight at the Palace of Auburn Hills. After an 0-8 start the Pistons have battle back to go 6-6 including five straight home wins until getting upset by Golden State on Wednesday. Pistons get it back and break the streak tonight. Take DETROIT!

Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers + over Celtics- These two begin a home-and-home series tonight and play again tomorrow in Boston. Even though Rondo is returning tonight after his two game suspension the Celtics have had problems in Philadelphia where they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven trips to the 'City of Brotherly Love' and the 76ers have won four of the last six regular season meetings. Look for the Sixers to put forth a huge effort here before having to travel to Bean Town. Take PHILADELPHIA!

New York at Miami 8:00 ET
Heat

Denver at Atlanta 8:00 ET
Nuggets + over Hawks- This game concerns me a bit as the Hawks are off a six-game winning streak that ended Friday in Cleveland. Denver meanwhile, is just 4-8 on the road and yet with a 9-9 record this game is a virtual pick-em in Atlanta where the 9-5 Hawks are 5-3 straight-up but only 1-7 ATS. Atlanta's long range bomber Kyle Korver did not practice on Tuesday and his status is questionable and so is DeShawn Stevenson. Take DENVER!

L.A. Lakers at Houston
Rockets + over Lakers- The Lakers still haven't found their way as of yet and are still one game under .500. The Rockets who started fast and then faded have manged to win four of their last five but were beaten by the Lakers in Los Angeles and this is their second meeting of the season. LA is only 1-4 on the road and 3-4 under new coach Mike D'Antoni and they just can't stop opponents from fouling Howard down the stretch. He shooting a career low 41% from the free throw line. Take ROCKETS!

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Nets + over Thunder- The Brooklyn Nets enjoy the comforts of Barclays Center as they are 7-1 at home and their only loss was in their second game when they blew a 22-points lead to Minnesota. The Nets will miss Brook Lopez who will be missing his third straight game with an injured foot. Oklahoma City is the NBA's top scoring team and ranked number one from the free throw line. Brooklyn is looking to bounce-back from the beating the took in Miami from the Heat on Sunday. At home plus the points it's the NETS!

LA Clippers at Utah 9:05 ET
Jazz + over Clippers- The last time these two met in Utah the Jazz had a 16-game home winning streak that the Clippers ended with a 107-105 victory. This time around the Jazz are undefeated at home this season winning all six encounters. Before that win last February the Clippers had lost 38 of their last 39 in Salt Lake City. Los Angeles is currently on a two game win streak after having dropped their previous four game. The Jazz history at home and Clippers' record at Utah drive me to the home team. Take UTAH!

Cleveland at Detroit 7:35 ET
Pistons -5 over Cavaliers- After opening the season with eight straight losses the Detroit Pistons have managed to split their last 10 games. They return home after two terrible road losses and will look to get back to basics against another NBA bottom feeder in the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs have dropped 11 of 13 including nine of 11 on the road and are just 2-7 since points guard Kyrie Irving went down with a broken finger. The Pistons will protect the ball better at home and will have more hop in their step tonight. Take DETROIT!

San Antonio at Miami 8:05 ET
Heat

New York Knicks at Milwaukee 8:00 ET
Bucks +2.5 over Knicks- The bloom is off the rose so to speak as the Knicks have come back to earth and no long own the NBA's best record. Milwaukee had a wake-up call against the Bulls Monday when the staged a 27-point come -from-behind win. The Knicks are 5-0 at but only 4-4 on the road including losses the last three times out. The Knicks are already starting to lose player time as Jason Kidd has a bad back and they lost guard Ronnie Brewer to go with sidelined along with Shumpert and Stoudemire. Not only are the Knicks just 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Milwaukee they are also only 2-9 ATS in the last 11 overall meetings. Take the BUCKS!

Brooklyn at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics

Indiana at LA Lakers 10:30 ET
Pacers + over Lakers- The Lakers are now 7-7 on the season and 2-2 under 'new' head coach Mike D'Antoni and return home after a three game road trip where they savaged a win in their final game against Dallas a 115-89 romp. Indiana meanwhile ended a six game road losing streak against lowly Washington a week ago. Indiana is ranked third in the NBA in total defense and that along should keep this one close although the Lakers have dominated this series winning 33 of the last 39 meetings. The trouble for the Lakers is that they are just not the same right now. Take the PACERS!

Denver at Utah- 9:05 ET
Nuggets + over Jazz- As expected the Utah Jazz are once again dominate at home winning all five contests as host this season. The Jazz will be looking to extract some revenge over the Nuggets who pounded Utah in Denver 104-84 three weeks ago. The problem for the Jazz is that Denver is a better club and with Mo Williams sidelined with a turned ankle the Nuggets will be able to exploit the front court. In a mild upset look for Denver win outright! Take the NUGGETS

Oklahoma City at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics + over Thunder- The Boston Celtics have struggled to date as it appears that they are aging tight before our eyes. They are 6-6 on the season and only 3-3 at home while Oklahoma City has now won eight of their last nine and are 3-1 on the road. Two important keys in this contest revolve around the players who were traded for each other as center Kendrick Perkins and Jeff Green. Rebounding is now the weak spot for the Celtics but Oklahoma City is not the same since trading James Harden. Look for the Celtics to use their home court 'advantage.' Take BOSTON!

New York at Dallas 8:30 ET
Mavericks + over Knicks- New York carried an NBA best 7-1 record into last night fray in New Orleans and but are starting to feel the injury bug as Jason Kidd needed seven stitches to his head off Sunday's contest joining Sumbert and Stoudemire on the sideline. But, Kidd might play. Looking for New York to carry a bit of the holiday blues as they are away from family on Thanksgiving. This one comes down to the wire and the home team wins. Take DALLAS!

San Antonio at Boston 7:35 ET
Celtics + over Spurs- This game is in a perfect spot for the Celtics as it is the night before Thanksgiving and the Spurs are just taking to the road through the Holiday. Boston is coming off a 20-point pounding in Detroit where the hapless Piston routed the Celtics. Although San Antonio has had success in Boston (Playoffs) of late they are still only 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Paul Pierce may play with an injured ankle but Stephen Jackson is definitely out. Take the Celtics to bounce back. Take BOSTON!

New York at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Hornets + over Knicks- Two teams with a contrast as the Knicks will push you to your limits as the run the floor while the Hornets will try and make you fight every possession. A pair of Anthony's will take center court as the Knicks Carmelo leads the New York offense and the Hornets rookie and number one pick Anthony Davis is the difference maker on defense. New Orleans is looking to rebound off their three game losing streak despite shooting 60% last time out while scoring 113 points in their defeat. Take the HORNETS!

Houston at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz- over Rockets- The Rockets and James Harden blasted off the season by scoring in huge chunks but their youth has caught them as they average an NBA low two years experience. Houston is currently playing their five game in eight nights and they are traveling to one of the most difficult road courts. The Jazz gave already played an NBA high eight road games and will take advantage of being at home and handle Houston easily. Take UTAH!

New York at Memphis 9:30 ET
Grizzlies

New York Knicks at San Antonio
Spurs

Miami at LA Clippers 10:35 ET
Clippers + over Heat- There is no doubt in my mind that the Miami Heat are the best team in basketball and I fully expect them win it all again but even the best of the best struggle when taking extended road trips. Miami is just 2-2 away from South Beach this season and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings in Los Angeles and the Clippers are 6-1in their last eight as a home dog. No question that Los Angeles is stronger when Billups is healthy but they are still good enough to win here. TAKE THE CLIPPERS!

Chicago at Phoenix 9:05 ET
Suns + over Bulls- Two clubs that have been money burners in the early going has the 4-3 (1-6 ATS) Chicago Bulls are a small favorite in Phoenix against the 4-4 Suns (2-6 ATS). I find that Chicago is 4-1 ATS in their last five in Phoenix and 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings but, they are also 0-5 ATS in their last five games and just are not playing all that well. With Rose out indefinitely and Kurt Hinrich questionable the Suns get the nod here. Take PHOENIX!

Utah at Boston 7:35 ET
Jazz + over Celtics- Boston is coming off to straight road wins over the Bucks and Bulls and return home to host Utah who are coming off two straight wins including scoring 140 points against the Raptors their last time out. Two huge trends go head-to-head as Boston is 0-4 ATS at home when favored between 5-10 and the Jazz are 1-4 Ats in the last five meetings but prior to that they were 4-1 ATS in the previous five meetings. Looks kike a toss-up and the points are worth taking. Take UTAH!

Boston at Milwaukee 8:35 ET
Bucks over Celtics- Just how much is left in the Celtics tank as everyone except for Rondo seems to be showing their age. Ray Allen is gone and Boston is just not all that formidable anymore. Milwaukee already own a victory over the Celtics in Boston on November 2nd. There are plenty of trends pointing in different directions as Boston is 4-9 ATS and have lost five straight ATS while Milwaukee is just 3-10 at home when having played the night before. The one that puts me over the top is that the Celtics a re just 4-9-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Take the BUCKS!

Miami at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks + over Heat- The defending NBA Champion Miami Heat are ready to start a six game road trip tonight in Atlanta. The Hawks after some sloppy play reeled off 18 straight points in the fourth quarter their last time out to defeat Indiana 89-86 for a non-cover victory. Miami has had their way with the Hawks in the past going 5-0 ATS in Atlanta and 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Atlanta on the other hand has a 'new' look with no Joe Johnson have won their last five against their Southeast rivals dating back to last season. This time around it's the Hawks. Take ATLANTA!

Oklahoma City at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls + over Thunder- A great NBA match-up of contrasting styles as the Thunder will push the ball and your physical limits while the the Chicago Bulls grab, claw and push you up and down the court. Oklahoma City is 2-2 straight-up and 2-1-1 ATS but the immediate shock of the trade of James Harden has had it's impact. The Thunder who are am amazing 16-501 ATS on Thursday's still have some adjusting to make and although they are also 8-3 ATS on their last 11 meetings in Chicago, we still fine the Bulls are 4-0 ATS the last times when they were an underdog at home. Take CHICAGO!

L.A. Lakers at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz

Denver at Houston 8:00 ET
Nuggets + over Rockets- We all are aware of the storyline here are the trade of James Harden was made just before the season opener and without a full practice session with his new team mates he going out and scores record breaking numbers until a trip to Portland where the Trailblazers took them down 95-85. Denver had lost seven straight going back to last season entering last night game in Denver where they host the Pistons. It's a matter of numbers, the Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Houston. Take DENVER!

New York Knicks at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers -over Knicks- Turn-about is fair play with these two clubs as they Knicks are off yesterday's home win of the 76ters and now it's Philadelphia's chance to return the favor. New York has had their way in their first two wins both at Madison Square Garden, in the opener they beat the defending NBA Champion Miami Heat and yesterday they dominated the 76ers. Like the man said,

Miami at New York 8:00
Knicks + over Heat- The Miami Heat accomplished their goal Tuesday night when they tore apart the Boston Celtics 120-107 in a game they dominated start to finish. New York meanwhile was flooded out of their opening game at Brooklyn and were looking more toward this home opener anyway. Like the Heat opened against playoff opponent Celtics they face a Knicks squad that they took out of the playoffs last year with four straight wins. LeBron James left the Heat opener with cramps with over nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Even if he plays the full four quarters tonight it won't be enough. Take New York KNICKS!

Houston at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks

Chicago at Cleveland 7:30 ET
Cavaliers + over Bulls- Okay, I know how difficult this will be to bet against the Bulls here but the are without All-Star point guard Derrick Rose. The Cavaliers will counter with two outstanding guards of their own in Kyrie Irving who had 29 points in Cleveland opening win against Washington. Helping Irvin in the back court is the No. 4 overall pick in Dion Waiters who opened with 14 points and three steals. The Bulls crushed the Cavs in all three meetings last year by and average of 30.7 points. Looking at that stat and looking at tonight's tell me Cleveland will give Chicago trouble. Take CAVALIERS!

Memphis at Los Angeles Clippers 10:30 ET
Grizzlies + over Clippers- These two opened the first round of the NBA playoffs last season as the Clippers defeated Memphis in a tough hard fought series. Memphis actually had a better record by one game last season winning 41 of 66 games due to the shortened schedule. These two are just about even talent wise but the Clippers will be without Grant Hill, Chauncey Billups and forward Matt Barnes who is serving a one-game suspension. That just too much for the Clippers to overcome. Take MEMPHIS!

Oklahoma City at Miami 9:00 ET
Thunder (+) over Heat- Well, everyone in South Florida has already crowned the Heat with the Championship and although it is highly unlikely that that will blow this the series in not finished yet. The young Oklahoma City Thunder will be a desperate and will fight and scrape until the final buzzer and put forth a huge effort tonight. Despite 'cramps' for James and bruises for Wade the Heat will be a step slower tonight as the Thunder steal this one and send the series back to Oklahoma City. Take the THUNDER!

Oklahoma City at Miami 9:00 ET
Heat (-) over Thunder- It appears that that swagger and confidence we saw all season in the Oklahoma City Thunder has gone by the wayside as the Heat defense has just taken their confidence away. Miami is finally getting the shooting that they lacked all season from Shane Battier who has 11 3-pointers in the first three games as LeBron James and Dwayne Wade drive to the hoop and open space for uncontested shots from the outsider. Miami's defense (especially James) has been able to keep the Thunder off balance. Expect more of the same tonight. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma City at Miami 9:10
Thunder (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat once again won the game they need most when they dominated the Thunder on Game 2 in Oklahoma City. Now the series moves to Miami where the Heat will host the next three games and the Thunder realize that they must win at least one game on the road to return home. OKC has got to over-come their slow starts as they have trailed in each of their last three games by 10 points I the opening half before making a comeback in all three games and managing to win twice. The Thunder can not afford to let this happen against and look for them to be more focused early. With Durant dominating the series with 33 fourth quarter points this time Oklahoma City keeps it close enough to pull out the last win. Take the THUNDER!

Miami at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET
Thunder (-) over Heat- After watching Game 1 if the Finals I wonder if the Heat can ever beat this Oklahoma City team. All I hear is that

Miami at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET
Heat (+) over Thunder- Well, the NBA got the match-up they wanted as the story-line will feature Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant against Miami's LeBron James and counterparts Russell Westbrook of the Thunder and Dwyane Wade of the Heat. Coming off Saturday's Megabucks winner with Miami over the Celtics and the Heat's experience of last year's defeat to Dallas in the Finals, I feel very confident that they know what it takes to win. The Thunder have the speed and youth but that youth and inexperience will work against them here. Take MIAMI!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET
Heat (-) over Celtics- My goodness, I don't remember (even Michael Jordan) having a better overall game in the playoffs then what I saw out of LrBron James on Thursday night. (I have to keep from calling his 'LaBrick' for at least one game) The last time anyone had 'numbers' equal to 'LaBricks' (sorry I just can't help myself) it was my buddy Wilt Chamberlain who had 50 points, 15 rebounds and six assists back in1964. The Celtics Pierce, Allen and even Garnett looked their age last time out and the Heat managed to crush Boston without getting anything out of Dwyane Wade. Miami has the confidence and Boston has to feeling the pressure. Take the HEAT!

Miami at Boston 8:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Heat- If LeBron James is to live up to his declaration of bringing seven NBA Championships to Miami he is going to have to start winning big games soon as the Heat are one game away from elimination in the Eastern Finals. This task my seem insurmountable as Miami has now lost 15 of its last 16 games in Boston.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET
Thunder (-) over Spurs- Don't be surprised to see San Antonio turn around and lose four straight after having won 20 in-a-row as the Thunder appear to be to young,quick and fast for the Spurs. Oklahoma City has more then Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as Sixth Man Player of the Year James Harden has proven as valuable as any starter for either team. All of a sudden Coach of the Year Greg Popovich has to come up with some answers otherwise it won't matter. Take the SPURS!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET
Heat over Celtics- Miami's 'LaBrick' James and Dwyane Wade just don't seem to be able to get it done when the pressure is on or the game is still in question. James just doesn't want to do anything that might send him to the free throw line if the game is on the line and Wade just isn't the same. Fortunately for them and the rest of the Heat they are a different team when playing in Miami where they are 35-6 and the games are not that close as their average margin of victory when playing as hosts is almost seven points per game. Look for the Heat to 'bounce' back here with an easy win. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:00 ET
Spurs (-) over Thunder- This appears to be a home-and-home series as both clubs held serve as hosts with the Thunder getting the money in three of the four contests played. San Antonio's 20 game win streak was snapped in Oklahoma City and now they are on the verge of losing three straight for the first time this season. The Spurs are 34-5 straight-up and 29-9-1 ATS at home and get the nod in a 'must' win situation tonight. Take the SAN ANTONIO!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET
Spurs (+) over Thunder- The question here is 'how will San Antonio respond after losing for the first time since April 11th'

Miami at Boston 8:30 ET
Heat (+) over Celtics- I consider this one of the toughest calls of the playoffs as the Celtics return to Boston down two games to none. They look like they left everything they had on the floor in Miami. Do they come back like true champions and give the Heat all they can handle like the Thunder did yesterday, will the officials compensate for their calls in Game 2 in Miami? Boston's Rajon Rondo had the game of a lifetime last time out and it still wasn't enough for a Boston win. Despite the fact that Miami is 1-8 ATS in their last nine meetings in Boston I like the Heat. Take MIAMI!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET
Thunder (-) over Spurs- I expect to have a lot of 'company' with this side as I believe that the 'public' and even the Vegas 'wise guys' with be on the Thunder. Oklahoma City has the star and fire-power with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and now even James Harden and that is so attractive and difficult to resist. The Thunder shot 42% in both Games 1 & 2 and now return home where that number should improve. The problem is that the Spurs having won 20 straight are playing with such confidence and that means so much this time of the year. The Thunder are 5-0 at home during the playoffs and I except them to win here and now lets just see them win by enough for us to get the money. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Heat- We had Miami as a Megabucks Winner on Monday and it was not because as I am hearing everywhere because the Celtics are old. They were coming off a tough Game 7 against Philadelphia and had less time to prepare then the Heat. Miami so dominated Game 1 that they had 11 blocks and held the hobbled Ray Allen to only six points. A negative trend effecting Boston is that they are 0-4 ATS in their last four playoff games as an underdog between 5-10 points and they are only 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Miami. The lone positive trend is that they are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings against the Heat. Regardless of how they looked Monday night the Celtics are veterans that know how to play big games and this is their biggest game of the season. Take BOSTON!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:00 ET
Spurs (-) over Thunder- San Antonio did what 'we' expected in Game 1 they just started a little late for our 'needs' as they failed to cover the number while posting their 19th straight win. The Spurs actually built a 10-point fourth quarter lead to only have Oklahoma City's sharp shooters make big shots down the stretch to get the 'money.' A number people I know in the industry will have the Thunder on the Zig-Zag Theory' as they always take the loser of Game 1 in Game 2 of these seven games series, I would like to remind them that the Spurs have won nine of the last 10 meetings and are 7-3 ATS in those games and that even with their Game 1 cover Oklahoma City has gotten the cash just five times in the last 17 meetings in San Antonio. Spurs don't wait so long this time out! Take SAN ANTONIO!

Boston at Miami 8:30 ET
Heat (-) over Celtics- A re-match of last tears playoff series where the Heat won in five games brings huge star power to the NBA East Finals. These two met four times this season with the Celtics winning three times with all wins coming in April while Miami won their game in December. Boston did manage to go 4-0 ATS the spread and now find themselves an 8-point underdog. With an extra days rest and a defense that shuts everybody down I give the nod to the Heat. Take MIAMI!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:10 ET
Spurs (-) over Thunder- It was April 11 when the Lakers defeated the Spurs for their second straight loss as they were resting their starters for a playoff run. San Antonio had actually won 11 straight before coach Popovich rested his players and they have won 18 straight since then and now 29 of their last 31, but 29 in-a-row when at full strength. Not only have the Spurs gone 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings against the Thunder but they are also 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in San Antonio. Spurs are 28-2-1 ATS at home and are averaging 106 points when playing as hosts and allow 93 per contest. Take the SPURS!

Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 10 ET
76ers (+) over Celtics- What is there for me to say about this game that you don't already know? Boston has the skill set and Philadelphia has youth and desire. We are all aware that if one of these teams were to win in a blowout it will undoubtedly in the Celtics. The 76ers just don't have the offensive firepower to win in that manner but they can beat you with defense. Phillies must play the type of game they did in Game One of this series when they did everything but win the game in their 92-91 loss in Boston. Tough call in this one but the 76ers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings against the Celtics. Take the points with PHILADELPHIA!

Miami at Indiana 8:00
Pacers (+) over Heat- The 'Big-3' are down to the Big-2 with the absence of Chris Bosh and now they will be without Udonis Haslem and reserve Dexter Pittman who were suspended for Game 6 for committing flagrant fouls in Game 5's embarrassing 115-83 loss in Miami. Returning home and responding to the words of Pacers President Larry Bird with ignite Indiana for this contest. Danny Granger's ankle and David West knee are of concern but they are suppose to be ready by game time. The Heat bench is not the same of the road and it will cost them tonight. Take INDIANA!

Indiana at Miami 8:00 ET
Heat (-) over Pacers- The Miami Heat made a second half comeback that could have saved their season Sunday as both LaBron James and Dwyane Wade went crazy and took control of the game. Part of the big push for the Heat was aided by officials whistles that sidelined Pacers center Roy Hibbard and power forward David West. With Indian's two big man sidelined because of foul trouble Miami outscored the Pacers 50-32 inside, something that they rarely do. The Heat have found their groove and will will crush tonight. Take HEAT

Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Thunder (-) over Lakers- Well, it finally appears that there is a rift among the Lakers after their fourth quarter collapse in Game 4 against the Thunder blowing the lead to the Thunder at home. Kobe Bryant once again was critical of his teammates after scoring 38 points in a losing cause admitting that he might have to 'do it alone' from here on out. I believe he was referring to Pau Gasol who failed to score a points or a rebound in the fourth quarter during the Lakers collapse. Add that the Lakers are just 14--24 ATS on the road. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Philadelphia at Boston 7:00 ET
76ers (+) over Celtics- These 76ers have to be the all-ugly NBA team of the year as they just don't look very pretty whether the win or lose. This is a team whose leading scorer Lou Williams doesn't start and whose inside post player has scored only 15 points in the last three playoff games. Boston has an imposing starting line-up with three sure-fire Hall of Famers in Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen (not including Rondo) but their bench was outscored 44-12 in Game 4 and that's the rub. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Miami at Indiana 3:30 ET
Pacers (+) over Heat- The writing is on the wall so to speak for the Miami Heat as their putrid performance in Game 3 at Indiana revealed their glaring weakness and I am not talking about the absence of Chris Bosh but the lack of support from their bench. Even with Mario Chalmers having a career day Miami was not able to overcome LeBron James and Dwayne Wade's failures at 'crunch' time. Indiana has now established a dominating inside game with Rot Hibbard taking control (19 points, 18 rebounds, 5 Blocked Shots) while Miami continues to fail from 3-point range (5 for 42 11.9%). The Heat still struggling on the road are just 15-21 ATS. Take INDIANA!

San Antonio at LA Clippers 3:30 ET
Clippers (+) over Spurs- The San Antonio Spurs have by far been the most impressive team to date during the playoffs as they have run their winning streak to 16 games. With two easy blowout wins over the Clippers the Spurs should be feeling pretty good considering they have played and defeated the Clippers once already in Los Angeles in their only meeting there 103-100. LA has a better home record (26-10) then the Spurs have on the road 24-11 and that edge goes to the Clippers. The key for LA is Chris Paul's hip flexor and with Blake Griffin back at full strength the Clippers get it done. Take LOS ANGELES!

LA Clippers at San Antonio 9:30 ET
Spurs (-) over Clippers- After posting only the third franchise playoff series victory in Round 1 against Memphis the Los Angeles Clippers got a dos of reality when the Spurs just ran them out of the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Tuesday. The Spurs winning streak is now at 15 and they are averaging almost 111 points per game during this stretch while other are falling and failing on the court. The Clippers are hurting all over and even Blake Griffin was only able to play 29 minutes in Game 1 is effected. )Only 15 points and 9 rebounds and Chris Paul had only six points. Too much for LA to overcome. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Miami at Indiana 7:00 ET
Pacers (+) over Heat- Really now why is anyone making such a big deal over the Chris Bosh injury? What we have seen with this Heat team all year with or without Bosh, Wade or even LeBron James is that this team doesn't close very well as each of the 'Big-3' just don't get it done in crunch time. James doesn't make a shot the last four minutes and misses three free throws in their loss in Fame 2 and Wade misses four free throws down the stretch. Although leading scorer Danny Granger is in a funk (Of course his is because James in guarding him) the inside bulk of the Pacers is too much for the finesse Heat. Miami has the talent but not the proper chemistry. Take INDIANA!

Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Lakers (+) over Thunder- Well, after what we all saw Monday night in Game 1 of this series it will be very difficult to back Los Angeles after that 119-90 beat-down. But, after it is all said and done it is only one loss and the Lakers will make adjustments. Los Angeles must apply some defensive pressure tonight as they forced only four turnovers in Game 1 against a Thunder team that averages 16.4 turnovers a game. The Lakers will try and take advantage of their twin 7-footers in Game 2 as the availability of Oklahoma City's center Kendrick Perkins is a game-time decision. Take the LAKERS!

Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio 9:30 ET
Spurs (-) over Clippers- San Antonio Spurs are supposed to be old but they are actually younger then the Miami Heat and they have nine players averaging 20 minutes or more pure game. The Spurs have had seven full days to get ready and the Clippers are coming off the franchises third playoff series win in 41 years. San Antonio has won their last 14 games and Los Angeles is coming off an emotional Game 7 road win over Memphis. Asking them to match-up tonight isn't even fair. Series wise the Spurs are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings and are 32-5 at home and an unbelievable 26-8-1 ATS. Juries are mounting against the Clippers...Billups, Butler and now Chrsi Paul and Blake Griffin are hurting. Not LA's night take the SPURS!

Indiana at Miami 7:00 ET
Pacers (+) over Heat- Game 1 of this series went pretty much as expected with the Heat gaining a late cover for our 6th straight Megabucks Winner and without Chris Bosh the Big-2 will have more 'ball-possession time.' I believe that Miami had a better straight-up record when one of the 'Big-3' was missing then when all three were playing together. The Pacers top scorer Danny Granger was only 1-10 shooting in the Game 1 loss, he will be better and Roy Hibbert will take advantage during Bost's absence. Take the points with INDIANA!

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Thunder (-) Lakers- The LA Lakers used all seven games to oust the Denver Nuggets and need World Metta Peace to eek out a point spread and series win. The young Thunder have been ready for eight days after their four game sweep of the former Champion Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers are still a go-against on the road where they are just 13-23 ATS while 28-7 straight-up at home. Oklahoma City is ready while the Lakers will be dragging in te second half. Take the THUNDER!

Philadelphia at Boston 7:10 ET
76ers (+) over Celtics- We had the 'Money Game' winner with Philadelphia in Game 1 as the Celtics had to come from behind to posts a 92-91 non-cover victory. The 76ers showed what defense can do for you as they had Boston in check for 38 minutes before blowing a 10-point fourth quarter lead because of costly turnovers and poor shooting (they are NOT a good shooting team). In head-to-head meetings Philadelphia is 602 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take the points with the desperate club. Take the 76ERS!

Indiana at Miami 3:30 ET
Heat (-) over Pacers- I have telling everyone for two months that the Heat were going through the motions (laying down) the second half of the season just gearing for the playoffs. I came out with my 1st Megabucks winner as the heat beat the Knicks 100-67. This Game 1 will follow the same script, look for the public to be backing the Pacers and for the Heat to be winning basketball games. Indiana is getting way to much respect. Take MIAMI!

Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis 1:00 ET
Grizzlies (-) over Clippers- If Memphis doesn't come all they way back they can blame in on their Game One 27-point collapse. The Clippers enter this contest with their wo top players ailing as Chris Paul admits his movement was limited and Black Griffin with his bad knee was a bit of a non-factor. Memphis has won 13 of its last 14 home games with the only loss in that span in Game 1. Of the six games played in this series the line has been no higher then 6 and only once was the margin more then 4. Vegas thinks the Grizzlies are going to run the Clippers out and I will have to agree. Take MEMPHIS!

Denver at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 ET
Lakers (-) over Nuggets- The cream will rise here as Kobe and crew including the return of 'World Meta Piece of ...will be 'jacked' hustling a home win. LA still has two All-star 7-footers in Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol to go along with Kobe who will be even stronger after his gallant effort Thursday. The Lakers are 42-1 all-time when taking a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven series. Denver's history no so good as they have lost in the first round seven of the last eight seasons,. Too much to overcome. Take LOS ANGELES!

Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET
76ers (+) over Celtics- I'm surprised at this 'number' being so low. Am I wrong? I mean the eighth seed defeated a wounded number 1. I could see the veteran Celtics who after a very emotion win over Atlanta be a little distracted knowing it's Philadelphia. The 76ers come to play against Boston as they are 5-2 AATS in the seven meetings. The 76ers don't shot well the are always at a rebounding disadvantage but they're still standing. They 'catch' the Celtics here, Take PHILADELPHIA!

Chicago at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
Bulls (+) over 76ers- Well, the No.1 seed still lives as the Bulls managed to win at home without Derek Rose or Joakim Noah on Tuesday. Chicago will most likely have the service of Noah who claims he will return for this game and the Bulls defense will once again be asked to carry the load. Chicago held Philadelphia to a franchise low 26 point sin the first half in Game 5 and they must have a repete performance to get to Game 7. Take the BULLS!

LA Clippers at Memphis 9:35 ET
Grizzlies (-) over Clippers- The Memphis Grizzlies have no one but themselves to blame for trialing the Clippers three games to one and facing elimination from the NBA playoffs tonight. They blew an NBA playoff record 27-point lead at home in game one and failed to execute in the finals moments in losses at Los Angeles. Memphis had won a franchise record 11 straight home games before their Game 1 collapse and are happy to return to Memphis after two narrow losses out west. Look for the Grizzlies to play with reckless with their backs against the wall and provide a convincing win. Take the GRIZZLIES!

New York Knicks at Miami 7:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Heat- There is really not doubt that Miami will win this series as the Knicks can just show some token resistance with so many key players injured. New York snapped a 13-game postseason losing streak with a win Sunday at Madison Square Garden as Camelo Anthony scored 41 points and Amar'e Stoudemire returned to action with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Miami will revert back to their sleep-walking through this game as they are sure a win here as they posted the best home record 30-5 in the NBA this season. Still, with the points it's the KNICKS!

Denver at LA Lakers 10:30 ET
Nuggets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers return home looking to close out the gritty Nuggets in Los Angeles and Kobe Bryant for one is happy to return home as he has continued to struggle in the Mile High City as it was the Lakers reserves that stepped up and make the difference in Game 4. The league's highest scoring team the Nuggets are 23-12 ATS on the road this season and will have enough to get in under the number tonight. Take Denver to fight and claw to the final buzzer and get the 'money.' Take the NUGGETS!

Philadelphia at Chicago 9:30 ET
Bulls (-) over 76ers- Injuries have put the Chicago Bulls are on the verge of becoming the fifth number one seed in NBA history to be ousted by the final qualifier and eighth seed in the Playoffs. Philadelphia used the home court to their advantage despite shooting under 40% from the field as they shot 17 more free throws in Game 4 as the Bulls folded once against in the fourth quarter. Playing at home should aid the Bulls as they are 27-8 when playing as hosts while the 76ers are under .500 on the road at 17-18. Take CHICAGO!