Brooklyn at Chicago 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Bulls- Once again I have the thoughts that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these two squads. Brooklyn of course is just a shadow of what is to be expected from them. Since October the Nets have jettisoned James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant all three future Hall of Fame players. Nic Claxton is now their leading scorer at 12.8 PPG and they also replaced coach Steve Nash with no longer interim coach with Jacque Vaughn. Chicago who also expected better showing have lost six straight and haven’t won since February 6 against San Antonio. The Bulls won twice over the Nets this season and yet are home under all these changes they are less than a bucket favorites. That just doesn’t seem right. Take BROOKLYN!

Miami at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- There is something going on here that is not fully known to the general public and kept away from the media as well. I am sure that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined along with a number other other Bucks that will be limited in the play. Miami who was defeated by the Nets before the break were without four of their mainstays who will most likely play tonight. This is the fourth meeting of the season and the Heat have won both at home with the Bucks prevailing 123-115 in the Brew City. The Bucks have won 12 in-a-row and 14 of their last 15 and they are a meager favorite here which spells trouble. This price is way too low and the Bucks should show little game here. Heat are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MIAMI!

New York at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Knicks- New York has won three straight heading into the break with newcomers Jalen Brunson and now Josh Hart upgrading the Knicks overall play. Washington who at one time were 11-20 have gone 17-10 since even with Bradley Beal missing 22 games. The Wizards who defeated the Knicks at MSG in mid January are 10-4 at home since. Take WASHINGTON!

Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Jazz- Having the best ATS road record in the NBA Oklahoma City is 17-10-1 ATS on the road and and amazing 35021-1 ATS on the season. Usually odds-makers are able to make adjustments and teams end up pretty much even with ATS records but not the Thunder.This is the first meeting of the year between these two with the pair to play two back-to-back games in March. The Thunder are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings and 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings in Utah Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Memphis at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over 76ers- Both of these clubs were on winning tracks before the All-Star breaks as Philadelphia won their last four and the Grizzlies won 3-of-4. The 76ers may have the league’s second best points scorer in Joel Embiid but they also have the No. 3 overall defense allowing 110.5 PPG. Memphis meanwhile has an offense that averages 116.1 PPG and the Grizzlies own the No. 1 defense against field goal percentage allowed. The Sixers are tough against the Griz at home but Memphis is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MEMPHIS!

Boston at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Celtics- To start with playing against these Celtics may not be the best idea but with their All-Star guard Jayson Tatum scoring a record 55 points in the NBA All-Star game the luster is off for this encounter. Indiana ended a five game losing streak before the break and had dropped 8-of-10 but have plenty of talent to keep this one competitive. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and will get the money here. Take INDIANA!

LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Suns- Phoenix who has struggled through a 1-9 streak in January made the biggest of all deals getting Kevin Durant from the Nets and are waiting for him to get healthy after the All-star break. The Clippers also made a move at the trade deadline but it all revolves around Kahwi Leonard and Paul George and who are now in sync and 67-2 ATS in their lat eight road games. Take CLIPPERS!

Washington at Portland 10:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Trailblazers- How do you or how does anyone stop Damion Lillard if he can be contained at all. Bombs away as Lillard was throwing in shot not from 30-feet but from forty feet and hitting nothing but net. Can this type of shooting continue...I doubt it. The Wizards are  8-3 ATS in their last 11 games and are 41-18-2 ATS playing with no rest. Portland is 1-4-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take WASHINGTON!

Golden State at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Warriors- This number may not be excessive when you consider that the Warriors are 7-21 SU on the road and are without Curry. Los Angeles has finally got to reap the rewards of Kahwi Leonard and Paul George being on \the court at the same time. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against winning teams. LA is 26-7-1 ATS playing on three days rest. Take the CLIPPERS!

Sacramento at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Suns- Phoenix made perhaps the best of all NBA trades by picking up Kevin Durant and it is all Kyrie Irving’s fault. KD has been hurt and although he will help the Suns eventually but he will not be suiting up to play until after the All-Star break. This is the second meeting of the season and the Suns took the first one 122-117 in Sacramento in November. The Kings who have led the Pacific since Jan. 2 after having finished last a year ago and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Phoenix. Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at New York 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Knicks- The rivalry has had some surprising results in recent seasons as the Nets have taken nine straight in the series. New York made a positive move at the trade deadline getting Josh Hart as he return to hook up with former Villanova teammates on the Knicks. Brooklyn now knows what their status is and will be playing as upstarts and none better than to be playing the Knicks. Take BROOKLYN!

Denver at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets- Denver was very active during the trade deadline and made three roster changes while Miami held steady with their core of players. The Heat may be working on getting Russell West brook from Utah to add offensive spark to the Heat. (Be careful what you wish for). The Nuggets are just 1-5 ATS when playing teams with a winning record. Take MIAMI!

Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Hawks- it seems like every time the Hawks start soaring they throw a clinker in the mix and losing ant momentum that they might have had.

Charlotte has dropped their last seven games and this to go with a pair of eight-game losing streaks that that have already had this season. Atlanta is off a pair of home wins and take to the road here and they are just 7-15 after a SU win. Take CHARLOTTE!

Memphis at Boston 2:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Celtics- Boston was without three starters Friday as Jalyen Brown was sidelined with a broken face and they led wire-to-wire in their easy 127-116 win over Charlotte. The are now seeking their fourth straight won after dropping 3-of-4. Memphis is off a rough path of their own having lost 8-of-9 before winning their last two at home over Minnesota and Chicago. One meeting this season back on Nov. 7 and the Celtics won 108-107. This time it is the Grizzlies turn. Take MEMPHIS!

Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are hot and not just winning games but annihilating people having won five in-a-row by an average margin of 24-points per game. Cleveland is already 3-0 versus Chicago this season with wins by 32, 1 and 11 points and have now won six of the past 10 meetings and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 trips ton Cleveland. Take CHICAGO!

Philadelphia at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets (+) over 76ers- Is it me or does this not look out of whack? This might be the biggest case of ‘addition by subtraction’ as Brooklyn is just about a pick-em game against the 76ers. Within the past 12 months the Nets have traded away James Harden, Eyrie Irving and Kevin Durant but the point spread has not shown ant impact. With Joel Embiid playing his heart out working toward his first MVP Award (he may deserve it but, I doubt he will ever get it) I believe that with or even without Embiid the Nets are the side. Harden is now with the Sixers while Ben Simmons since coming over to Brooklyn is waiting to take his first shot from the Free Throw line. This one smells and it sure turn into a sweet aroma of victory.

Take BROOKLYN!

Oklahoma City at Portland 120:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Trailblazers-

In a league that is based on offensive output the Trailblazers are trying to shore up a bottom five defense at the trade deadline while Oklahoma City got even younger by trading a pair of veterans. Both clubs are coming off victories as Portland handed rival Golden State at home while The Thunder were giving LeBron a free rein to score but posted the win over the Lakers in James’ record setting performance. OKC is already 2-0 and this is the third of four meetings. The Thunder are 43-21-1 ATS in their last 65 road games and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall and 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Charlotte at Boston 7:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Celtics- Boston has already beaten the hornets twice this season covering both games and really after dominating Charlotte series going 22-6-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings including 9-2-1 ATS in Boston. The Hornets have lost their last five and six straight on the road. The Hornets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against winning teams while the Celtics are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take CHARLOTTE!

San Antonio at Detroit 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Pistons- Like one of my closest friends would say when facing a match-up of dregs like this is that ‘there has got to be a winner.’ Detroit has dropped three in-a-row and that is really nothing when compared to the Spurs who have lost their last 10 games and 18 of 20 overall. One of those wins came in Texas 121-106 and the Pistons have won one more game than SA in that span as both clubs at an NBA low 14 wins. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Denver at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Nuggets- From what I’m hearing the Denver Nuggets are becoming the darlings of the Western Conference as they are 210games over .500 while the next closest club is Memphis who trails them by five games. In the only meeting between these two this season three weeks ago the Nuggets threw in a buzzer beater to defeat the Magic 113-110. The Magic are 16-10 ATS at home and Denver is 10-15 ATS on the road and 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings. Take ORLANDO!   

Philadelphia at Boston 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Celtics- This might be something to note and that is that Philadelphia who had won eight straight road games before falling at New York where they blew a 21-point lead. The 76ers have won nine of 11 with both losses coming after they had accumulated another 21-point blown lead. Boston meanwhile, has lost four of its past seven games as they had Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart sidelined. Both of these squads have positive trends as the 76ers are 7-2 ATS against teams with winning records and are 7- 2 ATS in the last nine meetings. The will be a clash of trends as Boston is 8-1 ATS against teams with winning percentage of 60% or better but they are 2-7 ATS i their last nine games overall and 1-5 ATS after allowing 100 or more points the previous contest. Take PHILADELPHIA!

New York at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Knicks- Surprisingly enough the Magic have been one of the better teams in the NBA the past two months going 17-10 SU while going 16-10 SU at home on the season. New York is as inconsistent as ever after blowing a 20-point one night in overtime the come back and defeat the 76ers after trailing by 20 points. The Magic are actually 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games and 13-3 ATS when playing a team with a winning record. Take ORLANDO!

Cleveland at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- What ever you wish for don’t request that the Wizards get a 20-point something lead. The last two contests for Washington they had 20 and 23-point leads only to fall Portland and Brooklyn and became the first NBA team to blow 20-point leads in consecutive games. Cleveland is off a cake-walk win over the Pacers 122-103 and it wasn’t even that close but they are 2-7 ATS after a SU win and 3-12 ATS after and ATS win and are 6-14-2 ATS on the road. The Cavaliers have won both meetings this season but the last one was on OT in Cleveland. Take CLEVELAND!

Philadelphia at New York 6:00 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers-I’ve said it a number of times and that is I hate to play against Joel and the 76ers and I hate to play on the New York Knicks. After bowling a 20-point lead to Orlando the 76ers have won two straight following an eight game winning streak. New York fell in OT to the clippers yesterday and have now dropped 3-of-4 and 7-of-10. The Sixers as I have said are tough to beat and are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games and 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in New York. But, the Knicks are 19-7-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and are 6-1 ATS against teams with a winning percentage of at least 60%. Take NEW YORK!

Toronto at Memphis 6:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Grizzlies- When it rain it pours as they say and Memphis feels like they have been overwhelmed by the great flood as injuries have played a major part in their swoon losing seven of eight while playing hurt. Now, they will be without Dillion Brooks who was really a bad boy hitting Donovan Mitchell and will serve a one-game (this game) suspension. The Raptors have injury issues of their own and will be playing their seventh straight road game and are 3-3 but they are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings including 5-0 ATS in Memphis. Take TORONTO!Chip’s Highest-Rated NBA Megabucks (40-24-1 64%)

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Cleveland at Indiana 5:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak with a Megabucks winner over Sacramento on Friday as they forced 19 turnovers. Cleveland is off a ground hog winner 128-113 over Memphis on Thursday and have split a pair of games this season with the Pacers. The Cavaliers are just 1-7 ATS after a SU win and are 0-5 ATS after a win of 10 points or more. Pacers 9-3 ATS at home and win again here. Take INDIANA!

Atlanta at Denver 9:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Nuggets- It appears that the high flying Hawks are on a determined west coast five-game road trip and are 1-2 SU but 3-0 ATS and win all three games and we are doing it again tonight. Denver has eased off their division leading pace and are 3-3 SU in their last six and are 1-4 ATS in their lst five following an ATS win. The Hawks despite their stellar point spread record of last had lost six straight before defeating the Jazz last night. They are now 14-15 SU on the road and lead the NBA in scoring points on the road and are 4-0 ATS in their last four away. Take ATLANTA!

LA Clippers at New York 7:00 ET

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

Take NEW YORK!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 6:00 ET

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

LA Clippers at Milwaukee 10:00 ET

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

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

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

LA Lakers at Indiana 7:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

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

Portland at Memphis 7:00 ET

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

LA Lakers at New York 7:00 ET

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

Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET

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

Toronto at Phoenix 9:00 ET

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

Washington at San Antonio 8:30 ET

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

Golden State at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

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

New Orleans at Milwaukee 8;00 ET

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

Washington at New Orleans 8:00 ET

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

LA Clippers at Atlanta 7:30 ET

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

Denver at Philadelphia 3:00 ET

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

Toronto at Golden State 10:00 ET

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

Memphis at Minnesota 7:30 ET

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

Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET

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

Memphis at Golden State 10:00 ET

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

Toronto at Sacramento 10:00 ET

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

Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET

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

New York at Toronto 6:00 ET

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

LA Clippers at Dallas 2;30 ET

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

Boston at Toronto 5:00 ET

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

Oklahoma City at Sacramento 10:00 ET

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

New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET

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

Golden State at Cleveland 7:30 ET

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

Philadelphia at Portland 10:00 ET

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

Toronto at Minnesota 8:00 ET

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

Golden State at Boston 7:00 ET

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

Cleveland at Memphis 8:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Dallas 7:30 ET

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

Washington at New York 7;30 ET

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

Toronto at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

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

Utah at Minnesota 4:00 ET

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

Miami at Atlanta 3:30 ET

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

Toronto at New York 6:00 ET

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

Dallas at Portland 9:00 ET

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

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET

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

Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

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

Golden State at San Antonio 8:00 ET

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

Atlanta at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hawks over Pacers- These two clubs are streaking but in different directions at the Pacers who just lost at New York on Wednesday have still managed to win six of their last eight games. Atlanta who lost at home to Milwaukee last night were without Trae Young and have dropped six of their last eight but expect the All-Star to play tonight. The Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last seven trips to Indiana and maybe that is why they are favored with a lesser record on the road. Take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Miami 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks-Here is something for you that I have never seen before and doubt we’ll ever see again and that is the Miami Heat going 40-for-40 from the free throw line as a team. Milwaukee who started the year 9-0 haven’t been so impressive since but did pull out a win at Atlanta last night out-scoring the Hawks 13-2 in the final two minutes. The Bucks will be without Grayson Allen who turned his ankle last night missing the entire second half. The heat have the leagues No. 2 defense allowing just 109 PPG while the Bucks who were the scoring leaders last season are averaging 112.4 PPG and are ranked below the top half at No. 19 offensively. Bucks are 3-7-1 AYS in the last 11 road games while the Heat are 4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a 111-107 win at New York where they erased a 17-point deficit and they are elated with the win as Antetokounmpo had a poor shooting night (6-15) and scored just 22 points. The Bucks were especially pleased as they did it without two key components in Serge Ibaka and Khris Middelton who are sidelined. I’m expecting a bit of a let down here from them and I’m looking for the Hawks to fly over them tonight. Atlanta has won two of the last three meetings and four straight at home and are 16-5 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take ATLANTA!

Oklahoma City at Miami 7:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Heat- All of a sudden it looks to me like the bookmakers are giving much more respect to the Thunder. Last time out they were favored over Dallas by 4.5 and won and covered easily 120-109. Now, they are a small dog at Miami were the Heat are always tough. OKC is just 5-13 SU on the road but a winning 10-8 ATS. Miami has a mirror image record at home where they are 11-9 SU but just 6-13-1 ATS. The Thunder are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 road games and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

LA Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Lakers- With a healthy Lebron James and an injured Anthony Davis sidelined the Lakers have won five straight a season high. LeBron it could be said is the MVP every time he takes the court but the reining two-time MVP is playing for Denver and  Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double since late November and he is averaging 25.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.5 assists and has had 10 Triple-doubles. The Lakers defense is No. 27 and the Nuggets will exploit this in the Mile High City as they are 4-13-1 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six trips to Denver. The Nuggets has won and covered their last four at home and tonight make five. Take DENVER!

Milwaukee at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee at 26-15 may seem to be on track but they have been terribly inconsistent this season especially on defense. It is hard to play defense night in and night out and the Bucks after being in the top three last season has dropped to No. 11 allowing 112 points per game. The last time out the Bucks allowed an NBA record 51 first quarter points to lowly Charlotte. New York has been streaky all season and currently have won their last four and are 9-2-1 ATS after a straight up win while the Bucks are 2-6 ATS after scoring 100 points or more the previous game and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. Take NEW YORK!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Bulls- Boston is the only NBA club with a 70% winning average and are feeling good about their last two game a pair of wins in Texas over Dallas and San Antonio. Chicago has won their last two games and although the Bulls lost their first meeting this season the responded at Boston they snapped the Celtics season long nine-game winning streak with 121-107 home victory. Boston has the leagues top offense averaging 118.8 PPG. and the Bulls defense is ranked No. 20. so look for the Celts to take advantage as Chicago is 7-16 ATS on the road against teams winning 60% or more. Take BOSTON!

Atlanta at LA Clippers 9:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Clippers- LA understands that they and will play with and without key players for the season. Paul George, Kawai Leonard, Luke Kennard and Norman Powell are excluded from playing more than a few games in a row and they never really have a full squad ready to play. The Hawks themselves have lost five of six and their run of four consecutive California games ends here with a win. Hawks are 4-1 ATS following a loss of 10-points while the Clippers are 1-4 ATS after a loss of 10-points. Take ATLANTA

Minnesota at Houston 7:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota who is on  just their third 3-game win streak has been one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA (at least in my eyes) as their off-season moves may have ruined a working chemistry.They have had five losing streaks of three or more this season. Houston who is so young have shown flashes of talent despite losing their last eight games and 11-of-12. Whoa, they better start putting something together soon...like right now, tonight!

The Rockets actually have a better overall ATS then do the T’wolves at 19-20 while Minny is 17-23. Take HOUSTON

Brooklyn at Miami 6:00 ET

Heat (+) over Nets- I have said it before and I still can not get bye my disdain for some of the talent on the Brooklyn Nets and having a bias in this business does not lead to winners. But we forge ahead because the numbers call for it and so does the situation. The Nets winners in 13 of their last 14 led by Kevin Durant who has just taken over the offense with Kyrie Irvins just trying to not get to close to the edge of the earth. The Heat are 9-4 in their last 13 and will a healthy Jimmy Butler to harass Durant the best he could. The Heat return home after a  five-game 10 day western road swing. Take MIAMI!

LA Lakers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (-) over Lakers- Break up the Lakers...winners of four straight are making a move, yeah right! Sacramento who at 3-games over .500 at this point of the season have their best record in 17 seasons. LA still has Lebron James preforming at an incredible pace for a 20 year veteran and still is posting double-doubles and even numerous Triple-double on a consistent basis for a fundamentally flawed team. The kings are 2-0 against LA this season and have won the last three meetings. The beat goes on. Take SACRAMENTO!

Detroit at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Spurs- A pair of basement dwellers go at it here as the Spurs come back home after a loss at New York and losses in 5-of-7. Detroit just hit a buzzer beater to defeat Golden State who were playing with a skeleton crew as injuries sidelined numerous players. Although the Piston are still subpar they are 10-11-1 ATS on the road while the Spurs are 7-13 SU at home and are 2-9 ATS against teams with losing records. Pistons are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 road games and are 7-2 in last nine road games against teams with losing records. Take DETROIT!

Washington at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Thunder- OKC posted a buzzer beating 121-120 win over the Wizards after trailing by 17 points in the first half. Currently the Thunder have lost three of four while Washington has won five of six since the return of Kristaps Porzingis and their defense moved from Bottom-10 to Top-10. The Wiz are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games and the Thunder are 2-7 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more and 1-4 ATS after scoring 100 points. Take WASHINGTON!

Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Pacers- Portland enters Indianapolis off a Wednesday loss at Minnesota and has now dropped five of their last seven while the Pacers who just lost in heartbreaking fashion 129-126 in overtime at Philadelphia and that ended a 4-game win streak and 6-of-7. The Trailblazers have had their way with Indiana and are 15-5 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 4-1 ATS at Indiana. The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-0 ATS at home but that all ends here. Take PORTLAND!

Memphis at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Grizzlies- One thing about this game it has the two teams that I try to avoid and this is playing on Orlando or against Memphis. But of you look at each teams overall record we find that the big bad Grizzlies are just 9-10 SU and 6-13 ATS on the road and the magic are 13-8 ATS at home. It seems that Orlando has performed some magic as former No. 1 pick and total NBA failure Markelle Fultz has played in just nine game but is starting to have an impact with his scoring, rebounding and assists. The Grizzlies are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to the Magic Kingdom while the Magic are 11-3 ATS in their last fourteen games overall and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games at home. Take ORLANDO!  

Atlanta at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Kings- We have been involved with both of these clubs the past two nights and they both gave great effort. Atlanta lost (+1.5) 143-141 in 2OT to Golden State on Monday (heartbreaking loss as Warriors hit three-point shots to tie and send the game into over twice. Last night we won with the Kings (Megabucks) outright at Utah and return home to start a 4-game home stand against the Hawks who have lost their last four and 10-of-14. The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall but just 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings in Sacramento. But, the Kings are1-5 ATS after scoring 100 points the previous game and are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. Take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors over Bucks- Most teams in this league as I have state are different teams at home and on the road. Toronto sort of breaks that mold as they have lost nine of their last 12 games including five losses in their last six games at home. Milwaukee is off a win where Giannis scored a career best 55 points in a home win over Washington last night and I expect a drop off tonight a they had lost five of their previous six game.Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games and 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings. Take TORONTO!

Phoenix at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Suns (+) over Cavaliers- Like some many NBA teams going on the road can be a nightmare even for those that are supposed to be the better clubs. Phoenix after making a run at the NBA title in recent years has fallen into that road maze as they are just 6-13 on the road (this is a contender?) This is the final game of a season long road trip and the Suns have lost their last three and four of five entering tonight’s contest. They will have to deal with Donovan Mitchell who is off a record setting 71 point and 11 assists in a 145-134 overtime win over Chicago. The Cavaliers have been tough everywhere but especially at home where they are 17-4 but just 1-7-1 after allowing 125 or more points in their previous game. Take PHOENIX!

Sacramento at Utah 9:00ET

Kings (+) over Jazz- Ten days ago the Kings took down Utah 126-125 at home as a 3.5-point favorite getting the non-cover victory but following that on New Years Day they were out-classed by Memphis 118-108 while the Jazz were dropping a 126-123 loss to Miami on New year Eve. Although, the Jazz have dominated this series over the years this is a different Kings club that is looking to even the score with everyone. Take SACRAMENTO!

Atlanta at Golden State 10:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Warriors- Just looking at the line should tell you something about this match up as it appears the mighty have fallen. Golden State is saddled with injuries as the Warriors line against the Hawks has dropped over 10-points in 18 months. Golden State is 18-2 straight-up at home and yet here they are barely the favorite against an Atlanta squad is 6-11 on the road. This one smells! Take ATLANTA!

Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Minnesota has lost in-a-row and the last of which came Saturday night against lowly Detroit and now the host the Western Conference wins leader. The chemistry is no where to be found among the T’wolves as the hue off-season trade for Rudy Gobert has him playing well and most other not doing their fair share. Denver has won their last two and one win was over Boston last night and are 2-5 ATS on second of back-to-back games. The Wolves have been terrible but tonight at home they take advantage of a weary Nugget squad. Take MINNESOTA!

Chicago at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland ended a a three game slide with a win 103-102 win at Chicago Saturday night which is a rare thing as the Bulls are 34-16 ATS in the last 50 decisions. The Cavaliers are a stellar 16-4 SU at home (13-6-1 ATS) while the Bulls are just 7-11 on the road and just 2-6 ATS after a straight up win. Add that the Bulls are 21-7 ASTS in the last 28 meetings in Cleveland. Take CHICAGO!

Sacramento and Memphis 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Grizzlies- I can’t remember that last time that the Kings were on top of the Pacific Division and at 19-15 there they are ahead of the LA Clippers. For years all Sacramento was a playoff outcast but with the addition of Domantas Sabonis who is described as a walking double-double they are an up and coming team that will have to be dealt with. Memphis who trails the Pelicans by a half-game still have not played at the level expected and Ja Morant at times has been spectacular and other times not so much. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and they are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 rod games. Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has started to play the way many expected earlier in the season as they are currently on a 10-game winning streak and are just two games behind the division leading Celtics. Charlotte on the other hand has lost five straight at home but are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The nets are the No. 1 shooting team in the NBA hitting over 50%. The Hornets were the Nets first victim starting their 10-game streak and they will end it here tonight. Take CHARLOTTE!

Utah at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Kings- The Kings scored 127 in their victory over the Nuggets Friday night but the unusual thing about them scoring so high and they had only three players score in double figures with each of the three scoring over 30 points. It was a great day for Sacramento but teams must have better balance to survive in the long run. Utah fell to Golden State last time out blowing a double-digit lead scoring just 13 points in the final period. The Jazz are 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings including 4-0 ATS at Sacramento. Take UTAH!

Miami at Denver 9:00 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets- Ya know we should really give this Erik Spoelstra credit as every season I expect them to waver but they always end up being very competitive. After a slow start Miami has risen above the .500 mark by winning six of their last eight. The constant thing the he gets out of his players is their commitment to playing defense which once again is top ranked at No. 4 allowing just 108.9 PPG and they make their free throws at 82.2%. Take MIAMI!

Minnesota at Milwaukee 8;00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Bucks- Ya know a the end of last season I was looking forward to Minnesota being a legitimate threat and viable competitor for the playoffs. When they made certain off season moves I was sure that they had improved their lot. But, getting good players doesn’t always mean wins. The Bucks like the T’ wolves have lost their last four games even with Rudy Gobert who is picking up the slack left with Towns out with injury. Take MINNESOTA!

New York at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Knicks- Tent days ago the Knicks were riding an eight game winning streak and then the holidays happened and so have four straight losses. San Antonio hasn’t had much to brag about either having lost 5-of-7 and are already out of the playoff picture at 11-23. Things are so bad on the court for the Spurs that HOF coach Gregg Popovich is getting ejected earlier and earlier and last time out got the thumb one minute into the second quarter.The Knicks blew a 9-point lead to Dallas in the final 33 seconds and are still in shock.Spurs take advantage. Take SAN ANTONIO!

LA Clippers at Boston 7:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Celtics- Who wants to play against these Celtics...not many people and for good reason, the combination of Brown and Tatum is the most dynamic duo the the NBA. Boston is completing a seven game home stand and they have won the last three after falling in the first three while LA is playing the fourth of a five game road trip. Celts No. 1 offense will be up against the NBA’s No. 3 defense and the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Boston. Take the LA CLIPPERS!