Memphis at Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Grizzlies- I know that I am always looking for an opportunity to root Ja Morant on but I know that I fade the Grizzlies more than I back them. Both Toronto and Memphis are off losses and are struggling of late with the Raptors having lost 7-of-9 SU and the Grizzlies have dropped their last two and 4-of-5. Toronto has lost four straight at home but Memphis is just 4-13 ATS on the road. Add that the Raptors are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take TORONTO!  

Denver at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Nuggets- These two met last night and the Kings blew a 20-point lead as the Nuggets won their fifth straight but they are just 1-4 ATS on the road and even with last night’s win are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Kings are 7-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 9-4 after a SU loss. Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Nets- Oh yeah, here come the Hawks after a blowout loss last night at Indiana they return home to host the red hot Nets who have won nine straight (6-1 ATS L-7). Brooklyn won the first meeting as hosts and took two of three last year and they will meet four times this season. The Nets lead the league in field goal shooting and 3-point shooting but are a different team on the road and they are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings. Hawks are 5-2 ATS after a loss of10-points or greater. Take ATLANTA!

Phoenix at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (-) over Suns- Phoenix and I don’t know how have the most 30-point wins of any team in the NBA this season...really, how can that be, and they won by 17 last night in Memphis. Washington ended a 10-game losing streak and have now won 3-of-4 as they get healthy. Phoenix just snapped a 3-game losing streak by winning in Memphis and is just 6-10 on the road. Suns 2-6 ATS following a win by 10 points or more. Wizards are 39-17-1 ATS in the second in back-to-back games. Take WASHINGTON!

Denver at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Nuggets- Denver has won four in-a-row and 7-of-8 to move into first place in the NBA Western conference. The Kings after and 0-4 start are now three games over .500 and will have to go it without Domantas Sabonis who has a right hand injury. Sacramento enters this fray with the No.2 offense in the league averaging 118.1 points a game and are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts. The Nuggets are actually 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games and the Kings are 16-6 ATS after a double-digit loss. Take SACRAMENTO!

Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over 76ers- Currently the hottest team in the NBA Philadelphia has won eight straight and are 7-1 ATS since their OT loss to Houston back on December 5. The 76ers have been doing this without one of their more impact players in Tyrese Maxey who returns to action tonight. These two have already split two games this season each winning on the others home floor. The Sixers have done it with defense which is second allowing 107.7 and they won seven of those games at home. on the road they are a different team as they are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 road games. Take WASHINGTON!

Charlotte at Portland 10:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- Now here is something that I never realized and it is that Charlotte has dropped 14 straight games to the Trailblazers and haven’t defeated Portland since March 29, 2008 when they were know a the Bobcats. The Hornets will be without Miles Bridges who is suspended for domestic violence charge but will have LaMelo Ball healthy and a hot Gordon Hayward. Hornets are 9-4-1 ATS on the road against winning teams and 25-12-2 ATS in their last 39 road games overall. Take CHARLOTTE!

Utah at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- Gone of late is talk of Gregg Popovich and his greatness as a coach as San Antonio has become an also-ran and much of the time they are not even competitive. Yet, over the years the Spurs have had their way against the Jazz going 24-9-1 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Utah’s Colin Sexton has returned to action but is playing time is still reduced. Look for the Spurs to come with a huge effort after a 20-point loss at Orlando. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Heat- The Heat have fallen below the break even mark by dropping their last two games at home with Jimmy Butler ailing. Miami is 5-7 without Butler and just don’t play at the high level of more recent seasons. The T-wolves are a weak rebounding team and Miami is even worse but they can shoot the ball ranking third at 49% from the floor while the Heat are second to last in scoring only ahead of the Clippers. The Heat are just 3-13-1 ATS at home while Wolves are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Phoenix at Denver 10:30 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets- After cruising in a 26-point win over the LA Lakers Phoenix dropped a pair at home to Washington and then Friday night to the Grizzlies by 25 points. The Suns have been without Devin Booker who missed the last two games and has missed five of seven but expected to play Christmas night. Denver has won their last five home games and this is their fourth in-a-row as hosts. No matter Suns are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Nuggets are 4-10 ATS after a 10-point win. Take PHOENIX!

Milwaukee at Boston 3:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Bucks- Despite a mini slump where they just lost three straight and five of six everyone in the know seems to think that Boston is the team to beat this year and by the looks of this line I believe the odds-maker thinks so too. Milwaukee has dropped their last two games and this is their four straight on the road while Boston has been home since Dec. 16 and this will be their fifth straight at home. The Celtics just have so much fire power with Brown and Tatum leading the charge and balancing the ‘Greek Freak.’ Take BOSTON!

Philadelphia at New York 12:00 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers- The moment I saw this match-up (they have had lines up for these games since opening night tip-off) i though this is trouble. The NBA starts the days with Joel Embiid playing in his first Christmas Day games and vowing to display his talents before ‘the world’ on it’s biggest stage. The Knicks were just had an eight-game winning streak stopped at home by the Raptors followed by another to the Bulls. The 76ers enter this fray winning their last  seven (6-1 ATS) with Joel on a mission. The line seems short and looks too inviting and this is nit a Christmas gift. Take NEW YORK!

Charlotte at LA Lakers 10:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Lakers- Both of these clubs are absolutely dreadful as the impostor Lakers are like a walking MASH unite and Charlotte is just not very good to start with. The Hornets have dropped 9-of-10 and trailed the Clippers by 36 points before the first half ended. Lebron James at 40 years old is still putting up All-Star numbers with 27.1 ppg, 8.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists, his number are balanced with the return of LaMelo Ball is off his first Triple-Double of the season with 25 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. Lakers 2-6-1 ATS last nine without Davis who was second in NBA rebounding. Take CHARLOTTE!

Toronto at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- It seems that we will need a reversal of fortune to win this match-up as the Cavaliers have the best home record in the NBA going 16-2 straight-up 13-4-1 ATS while Toronto is just 4-12 SU but 7-9 ATS. I really like this Cleveland squad but the Raptors who just ended a 6-game losing streak by defeating the Knicks and stopping their winning streak at eight. Now, they can stop the Cavs who have five straight wins and are 2-5 ATS after a win. Take TORONTO.

LA Clippers at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Clippers (+) over 76ers- Tonight finishes a 14 day seven game home stand for Philadelphia and they have won all six covering five time. The started against the Lakers and will end it against the Clippers tonight. LA has won their last two as they are starting to get healthy and have played tough through their adversary. Joel Embiid leads the NBA in scoring and appears to be on that MVP mission and stated that he’s finally apply to see that the 76ers will be playing on Christmas day so he can showcase his talents to the world. But, that is Sunday...take LA CLIPPERS!  

San Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Pelicans- Things are taking a down turn of late for the Pelicans as they have lost their last four and will be without Zion Williamson tonight. This is the third meeting of the season and the Spurs lost them by 19 and 18 points and they will meet one more time in March. San Antonio is 9-4 ATS after a SU win and despite the two losses this year are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Pels 2-6 ATS playing on two days rest. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Toronto at New York 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Knicks- So here we have the hottest team in the NBA the New York Knicks who have won eight straight at home against the raptors who have lost six in-a-row. So, how can the odds maker decide that the Knicks should be less than a bucket favorites. It looks too easy especially when we see that the Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in New York. Take TORONTO!

Chicago at Miami 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Hurricanes-Miami defeated the Bulls 116-108 in the season opener and will meet for the second time tonight. The Heat are struggling on offense and are second to last in points scored and are at the bottom in most offensive categories. In a mirror of each other the Bulls have lost four straight while Miami have won four straight. Reverse of form here. Take CHICAGO!

Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Bucks- New Orleans returns home having lost three straight on the road after blowing a 24-point lead to Phoenix Saturday night. They started on their trek with a seven game winning steak and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games at home. Milwaukee rebounded from a 41-point loss to Memphis with a 123-97 win over Utah without Giannis and Middleton and they are 2-8-2 ATS after a SU win. This match-up is a clash of trends as the Bucks bring the No. 4 defense while the Pelicans bring the No. 4 offense to play.Take NEW ORLEANS!

Utah at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Bucks- I don’t know about these Bucks as this line just doesn’t seem right to me. Memphis is supposed to be one of the stiffer competitors and the Bucks who trailed by 15-points after the first quarter out-scored the Grizzlies by 56 points the final three quarters. I don’t think they’ll do it in back-to-back games and will put my trust in the Jazz who have won their last two games over New Orleans and overcame a 15-point deficit themselves. The Jazz are 30-9 ATS in the last 39 meetings and 6-2 ATS in their last eight trips to the Brew City. Take UTAH!

Denver at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Nuggets- The Lakers are on the upswing as they are 9-6 SU in their last 15 games after starting 2-10. Part of the solution for winning for Los Angeles had been the return of a healthy Anthony Davis who bricked a pair of Free-throws in the clutch against Boston which kept the Lakers fro winning in regulation. Denver has been the best of late and are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall and 9-20 ATS after a SU win and are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Los Angeles. Take the LAKERS!

Brooklyn at Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors over Nets- Changes have been rapid in the Brooklyn circus but one of them seems to have worked. The Nets who started 2-7 under Steve Nash are 15-7 SU since replacing him with Jacque Vaughn. Toronto is struggling to return to championship status is 10-4 SU at home while Brooklyn is 7-7 SU on the road with a 114-105 win already at Toronto. The nets are also 0-4 ATS after a win of 10-points or more. Take TORONTO!

Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Hawks- Both of these clubs have seen better days and have been very disappointing for their backers to date. Charlotte who is expecting the return of Gordon Hayward (Isn’t he always returning from some aliment) have dropped six straight games and the Hawks have been just one-game better in their last six contests going 1-5 SU. But more importantly for the Hornets LaMelo Ball returned to action Wednesday and had 23 points and 11 assists in their loss at Detroit. The Hornets have had their way with Atlanta winning going 10-4-1 ATS as hosts in their series and get it done tonight. Take CHARLOTTE!

New Orleans at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz ( ) over Pelicans- In what was a rare thing in NBA scheduling the current wave is for many teams to play a pair of games at the same site to reduce travel. So, it was just Tuesday that Utah ended the Pelicans 7-game win streak with a resounding 121-100 victory as they held New Orleans to their second lowest scoring game of the season. Can the Pelicans make the adjustments needed to split the 2-game set. They are a stellar 12-3 at home but just 6-6 on the road and 1-5 ATS in their last six games against teams that have a winning home record. The Jazz are 15-5 SU at home and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings as hosts. Take UTAH!

Milwaukee at Memphis 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has won six straight and is showing what we all know they can do as they are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games. Milwaukee who is looking to get back into the winners circle are off a message sending 128-111 win at Golden State and have won 8-of-10. The Bucks continue to pressure their opponents and are No. 2 in defense in points scored allowing 107.6 PPG and are No. 1 in FG % defense. The Grizzlies are off a 128-103 win over Atlanta on Monday and are 2-6 ATS after scoring 125 points or more in their previous game while the Bucks are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after a win of 10 points or more. Take MILWAUKEE!    

Cleveland at Dallas 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- Cleveland is one of the most exciting and improved teams in the NBA and they are looking to make some head way against a team that beat them seven of eight times last season. Part of the Cavaliers improvement is centered around Donovan Mitchell who is averaging 29.0 PPG. The Cavs are looking to bounce back from a loss at San Antonio on Monday when the Spurs ended a nine-game losing streak. Cleveland is the No. 1 defensive club in the NBA allowing just 105-1 PPG and are 3-0-2 ATS after a SU loss while Dallas is 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 home games. Take CLEVELAND!

Sacramento at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Kings (+) over 76ers- It might be surprising to you because it was to me when I realized it but Sacramento has a better record than the Sixers. Be it just one game but it sort of caught my attention. Now, Philly is coming off an epic performance by Joel Embiid (53-points) who is still on a mission to prove he’s the league’s best and a huge win on Sunday, while the Kings were blown out in New York. Okay, here’s some supporting info, Kings are 15-5 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more as well a 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 road games. Although Philly holds a big series edge the Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five game in Philadelphia. Take SACRAMENTO!

Boston at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Celtics- Boston is off a loss at Golden State 123-107 a game in which they never led despite the loss are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games. But, like so many clubs that go west they experience what I say is a Bang-Bang Theory, that is when they get beat in back-to-back games. LA has been hurt by injuries and only had Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for the seventh time on Saturday. In a tight one the Clippers get it dome. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Chicago at Atlanta 6:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Hawks- Atlanta returns home after losing three straight on the road while Chicago has won their last two games at home over a short-handed Dallas club and Washington. The Bulls won 3-of-4 meetings last season and this year they are 5-2 ATS after a win by 10-points or more. The Hawks are 3-8 ATS at home when hosting a team with a losing record. Take CHICAGO!

Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Nets- Brooklyn with the combo of Irving and Durant have reeled of five wins in their last six games. These wins came after a 128-117 loss to the Pacers in Indiana back on November 25. Last night the Nets posted a 120-116 win over Atlanta and this being the second of back-to-back games they will have a number a players who will rest. One of course will be Ben Simmons and the other will be Durant and possibly even Irving. Nets are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings against the Pacers and are 1-10 ATS when starters play a combines 150 minutes the previous night. Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Jazz- The return of 3-time defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to Utah in a different uniform for the first time is the storyline in the Great Salt Lake state. The Jazz of course are also without Donovan Mitchell and have performed surprising well to date this season winning 17 of 31. The Jazz are off a 124-123 win over Golden State and I don’t expect them to meet that level of play against tonight. T’wolves are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five visits to Utah. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston at Phoenix 10;00 ET

Suns (+) over Celtics- Boston is out to prove that this is their season as they lead the NBA in scoring (120.1 PPG), 3-point shooing (40.2%) and Free Throws (84.4%) and have won six of seven. Phoenix who has been playing without Chris Paul for the past 16 games expects his return soon and maybe even tonight. The Suns were caught in a look-ahead at Dallas Monday night and were crushed 130-111 and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss. They are also 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix. Take the SUNS!

Dallas at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Mavericks- Denver had reeled off fur straight victories before make a tow game road trip to Atlanta and New Orleans where they struggled to provide a healthy line-up. Injuries have forced the Nuggets to shuffle his line-up and the second unit has been out played badly. Dallas comes in off a pair routs at New York and hosting Phoenix. The Mavs have not responded well after a SU win and are 3-13 ATS after a victory while theNuggets are 7-2 ATS after a loss. Take DENVER!  

Denver at New Orleans 3:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- Now, here’s a good one...New Orleans is the division leader in the Southwest and it has surely been the impact of Zion Williamson that has made the difference in this years club. The Pelicans have won eight of their last 10 and the last three were without leading scorer Brandon Ingram and he is day-to-day. Nuggets had won four straight before a Friday defeat at Atlanta and will rebound here wit the line being to clue. Take DENVER!

Portland at Utah 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Jazz- After a quite start to the season Portland has dropped three straight and 7-of-8 and their swoon can be attributed to Damian Lillard’s absence as he has missed the last six games and will also be out tonight. Utah has won their last two games after losing five straight. Blazers 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and get the money here. Take PORTLAND!

Miami at Boston 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- Boston is the marvel of the league of late scoring 140 points game after game including a trouncing of this same Miami team two days ago as they average a league high 122 PPG. The only way the Heat can cool off the Celtics is to do what they do best and are known for and that is defense. Currently the are ranked No. 8 on D but they have been short-handed with their best stopper on the sideline as Jimmy Butler gamely puts out a professional effort. The Heat are 4-0-1 ATS after allowing 100 points in their previous game  and they are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games in Boston. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has finally gotten over the .500 mark for the first time this season and are still led by the NBA’s new game iron man Kevin Durant who not only has scored an average of 38.7 PPG in his last four contests but he also leads the NBA in minutes played per game. But, the Nets drama continues as off-court antics are just a side show circus. Toronto on the other side of the coin nee to win to stay about .500 and they will. Take TORONTO!  

Chicago at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Suns- Phoenix is looking unstoppable of late having won their last six and that is without Chris Paul. The Suns will wait until the games become important and then be sure to install Paul into the lineup to insure another payoff failure. Devi Booker is picking up the slack scoring 44 points against the Kings Monday night. The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 trips to Phoenix and the Suns are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Milwaukee at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- New York is brimming with confidence as they are off their highest scoring win this season putting up 140 in Detroit against the hapless Pistons. Milwaukee goes as Giannis goes because he is totally unstoppable when he’s right and he is right most of the time. The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings an 4-0 ATS in their last four visits to the Garden. The Knicks confident off last night’s win are 18-5 ATS in the second of back-to-back contests. Take NEW YORK!

LA Clippers at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Clippers- We would love this game to include some shooting stars but it’s more like a bunch of burnt up black holes as dimming stars Kawaii Leonard, Paul George are lame for the Clippers and the Trailblazers have been struggling with Damian Lillard sidelined as Portland has lost five of six. The Clips have won nine of the last 10 meetings and are 8-2 ATS but the Blazers are 4-0 ATS after a 10-point loss. Take PORTLAND!

Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- This Nationally Televised game will feature two of the biggest NBA stars with Golden State’s Stephen Curry (31.4) still the league most popular player and the Mavericks Luka Donic (33.1) who are 1 and 2 in scoring. The Warriors have finally put in together on the road (2-9) and have won three straight and five of six while the Mavericks have dropped their last four and are an amazing 1-13-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Mavericks 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings as hosts. In a rebound and much needed situation the Mav’s respond. take DALLAS!

New York at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Knicks- This is the third time these clubs will meet this season with New York posting a pair of wins and covers. These two do had one thing in common and that is their rankings on offense and defense as the Knicks are ranked No 26 on defense and Detroit is ranked No. 26 on offense. The Men of Gotham are 16-6 ATS on the road but get this 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games against teams with straight up losing records. The Pistons are picking up the pace and are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall. take DETROIT!  

Chicago at Utah 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Jazz- Okay, here we go, Utah who at this early stage of the season are 4-games up on Chicago and are 6-2 at home. The Bulls who are 3-6 on the road seem and are a very short underdog and are only 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. The Jazz have dropped their last four SU but got the money last time out as our Megabucks winner bowing to Phoenix 112-111 plus 6.5-points. Utah on a slide and the price shows it. Take CHICAGO!

Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- This year’s version of the Warriors reminds me of let’s say the West Virginia football which is notorious for losing on the road where Golden State is 1-9 while they are 9-1 at home. Last season the Wolves lost to State by an average of 17 points in two games in California and they won both home games by an average of 11 points. GS is 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to Minny and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 road games overall. Take MINNESOTA!

Utah at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Suns- I guess three is the optimum number as the Suns who are 10-1 SU at home and a fine 8-3 ATS have won their last three while Utah is 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games entering this contest. These two are with different styles as the Jazz will score on you averaging 117.4 PPG ranked No. 3 while Phoenix will shut you down defensively ranking No. 5 allowing just 107.4. Utah is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with winning records. The Suns who have won 3-in-a-row are just 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take UTAH!

Sacramento at Boston 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Celtics- The Kings opened the season with four straight losses and have been on a tear ever since and even the bookies haven’t caught up with them as they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine and have been ‘money’ on the road going 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 away from home. Boston may end up in the Eastern Finals and are No. 2 on offense averaging 119.7 PPG but, guess who is No. 1 in NBA scoring, why it is the Kings at 120.0. Kings 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO!  

LA Lakers at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Spurs- I know, I know. I know...but my I must play teams when things just don’t look right and you tell me if this does. Los Angeles is not only 5-11 SU but ATS as well and generally have not been very competitive with or without James or Davis. But, oh my, they are favored here on the road against a team with a better record that is sinking faster than the Yankees in the playoffs. Upon review we see the Spurs have lost six straight and 9-of-10 with the lone victory a 111-93 win over Milwaukee (Go figure!). San Antonio is at the bottom end of all defensive categories, enough that even the Lakers can beat them. Take LA LAKERS!  

Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Cleveland is looking avenge a 113-98 loss to Milwaukee. The loss marked the Cavaliers fifth straight but won over the Hornets, Heat, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Bucks are 9-2 SU at home but Cavaliers are are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 following a straight up win. Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at Miami 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Heat- There is something going on with the Heat that I’m not quite sure what it is but there are issues that the coaching and players must work out. Miami returns home after dropped four straight on the road falling o 1-7 away from South Beach. Jimmy Butler is in and out of the line-up and the Wizards will most likely be with leading scorer Bradley Beal. The Wiz are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games in Miami while the Heat are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Take WASHINGTON!

LA Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Suns- I was wondering just how long it would be until the Lakers started playing professional basketball and it looks to me that they have. They return of Anthony Davis has had a huge impact especially since he has become more aggressive offensively scoring 37, 38 and 30 points in his last three outings. Russell Westbrook is dealing with a bad thumb and his playing time should be limited which increases the Lakers chance winning. Take LA LAKERS!

Detroit at Denver 9:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Nuggets- On Friday Denver was without three starters and were crushed by Megabucks winner Dallas 127-99 but managed to upset the Mavericks 98-97 on Sunday. But, they are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight-up win. Now, they return home and with Nikola Jokie still out the Nuggets will be hard pressed to cover against the Pistons who have dropped seven in-a-row. Nuggets fall short here. Take DETROIT!

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Nets (-) over 76ers- So, here we go with the daily drama that is the 76ers. Joel Embiid will be out for the next two games joining James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out with minor injuries. And of course the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for the first time since his mental issues began. Kyrie Irving of course will attract more attention to this NBA circus. The Nets are starting play beyond the noise and have are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games  and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in last five home games but just 2-7 ATS when hosting a team with a losing record. Take BROOKLYN!

New York at Oklahoma City 8:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Thunder- Knicks 17-5 ATS in second game of last 22 back-to-backs, 1-7 ATS in last eight visits and they were favorites and now they are underdogs. New York has dropped the last three meetings straight-up and look to reverse that trend with a 3-guard offense that  is struggling because of poor shooting by No.1 draft pick PJ Barrett who’s throwing it up at a 26.5 from the floor and only 8% (2 of 25) from 3-point range. The Thunder will be a bit short-handed as four players are to be sidelined. Take NEW YORK!

Atlanta at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Oh yeah, perfect spot for turn around upset. Cleveland as our Megabucks release Sunday rand they responded by  blowing out the Heat 113-87 and now host the high flying Hawks. It would be a long shot that the Cavaliers can repeat that type of performance. If trends are any sign the home team and series record would have us on the Cavs, but not us! We smell a rat here or at least something not so good. Take ATLANTA!

Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Heat- Fresh off their five game losing streak Cleveland hosts Miami who is on a two-side of their own. The Heat have taken to the road and have been downed at Toronto and Washington. They are having difficulties keeping talent on the court as Butler and  Adebayo are plagued with injuries. The Heat are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and the Cavaliers are 8-1 after a SU win. Take CLEVELAND!

Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston at New Orleans 8:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Winning streaks clash here as the Celtics have reeled off eight straight wins while New Orleans has won their last three. Boston was able to cruise past Atlanta Wednesday with a pair of starters in Brogdon and Smart sidelined. With those two sidelined and the Pelicans with a healthy Zion Williamson I expect New Orleans who is 12-5 ATS at home on Friday nights to take advantage. Play NEW ORLEANS!

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (-) over Nuggets- Both of these clubs have superstars that are the focal point of each squad and the Nuggets will be without their start tonight as 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic will be sidelined will be Aaron Gordon. Luka Doncic is the Mavericks main clog as he averages 34.4 PPG, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.1 steals and he was not in the line-up last time out a home loss to Houston. Back in the lineup he will be the difference with Jokic out. Take DALLAS!

Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Pacers- Surprisingly enough Indiana has become a force as they extend their fine play by winning six of the last eight games. Houston may only be 3-12 straight-up but this young group is spirited and 8-7 ATS. The Rockets are off an upset win over Dallas and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a SU win and they are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Take HOUSTON!

San Antonio at Sacramento 10:00  ET

Kings (-) over Spurs- I can’t remember the last time I saw the Kings this strong a favorite but their 10-3 overall ATS record shows that the bookmaker is trying to catch-up. After a quick 5-2 start San Antonio has tanked winning just once of their last eight and that’s when they routed the Bucks 111-93. After an 0-4 start Sacramento has won 7-of-9 (8-1 ATS) with the losses coming at Golden State and at Miami. It’s the Kings offense that has been impressive as they are scoring 119.5 a game and shooting 49.3 from downtown both are good for 2nd in the league. The Spurs are dead last in points allowed surrendering 119.5 each time out and are dead last in both 3-point and field goal percentage allowed. They just don’t play defense. Kings are 9-4 ATS last 13 meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts.  Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET

Nets over Trailblazers- The drama continues and Days of Our Lives couldn’t write it any better. Every day the drama as to whether the world is flat or who’s got a secret media account or who is coaching today continues...this is getting silly as Brooklyn surrendered 153 points to Sacramento Tuesday and oh yes they lost 153-121. The Nets and the rest of the league (players) are getting anxious as to when their favor bigot will return to action, but it will not be tonight. Portland is off to a great start at 10-4 SU and are the surprise in the west but unfortunately for them it’s the Nets night out, sorry boys but the Blazers will be doused tonight. I know the Nets stink and don’t really care or give great effort all the time but Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS after allowing 125 points or more the previous game (otherwise they stink). As good as the Blazers are they are just 4-9 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five hosting the Nets! Take BROOKLYN!

New York at Denver 10:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Nuggets- In his first season as Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau

emphasized defense and New York had their first winning season for just the second time a decade. But, it appears that he has made an NBA adjustment and now has his focus on outscoring their opponent. So, after surrendering 145 points in a home loss to Oklahoma City they have gone back to basics. Denver averages 117.1 PPG but will be without MVP Nikola Jokic and that will hurt the Nuggets chances. Knicks are now14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games and the Nuggets are 5-16 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK!

Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee who started the season 8-0 have dropped 3-of-4 as injuries have started to take their toll and Cleveland who also started fast has cool off losing their last four outright after six straight wins and covers. The Cavaliers played Sunday without Mitchell, Allen and Wade but it’s even worse for the Bucks who have six players in and out because of injuries. The Cav’s are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and are 5-0 ATS against teams winning more than 60%. Take CLEVELAND!

Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won their last seven games while Atlanta has won five of seven including a 121-106 win at Milwaukee handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season after seven wins. The Celtics are the No. 1 scoring team in the league averaging 120 PPG but they are 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games against teams with winning records and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Utah 9:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Jazz- After a 3-game Eastern swing Utah is back home where they are 5-0  after dropping the final two games on their trip losing back-to-back games for the first time this season .New York is embarking on a 5-game seven day road trip and are off  double-digit home loss to OKC on Sunday allowing the Thunder to shoot 62.5%. I don’t think coach Tom Thibodeu was very pleased with the Knicks defense as they once prided themselves at that end of the floor. The numbers stack up behind the Knicks as they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and NY is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Add that the Jazz are 8-21-2 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take NEW YORK!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- It was a week ago today that the undefeated Bucks at 9-0 were handed their first loss of the season 117-98 in Atlanta. Milwaukee is dealing with a rash of injuries that have sidelined six different players at one time or another. This is the third meeting already this season between these two and they split each winning and covering at home and they will meet a final time in early January. Hawks are 11-4 ATS after a SU loss and the Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS following a loss by 10-points or more. Take ATLANTA!

Brooklyn at LA Lakers 9:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nets- Very often especially in sport ‘less is more’ as is the case with the Nets. Brooklyn is now 4-1 since Kyrie Irving was suspended and admit that they are now playing as a team. A team that is sure to walk off the edge of the flat Earth. The Lakers have dropped five straight as they started the season before they finally won so their number is about right for a turnaround. LA most likely without Lebron and maybe once against less is more. Brooklyn is 3-9-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 11-29-1 ATS after SU win. The Lakers are just terrible but are the side tonight. Take LA LAKERS!

Utah at Washington 6:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Jazz- The Wizards were a Money Game winner for us Friday night and as they defeated Dallas with a pair of starters sidelined. Bradley Beal will remain on the protocol list and not play tonight but Porzingis should return despite a groin strain. Utah despite the loss of Donovan Mitchell have won four straight and have covered seven straight while being favored just once over the Lakers and lead the West. But, the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Jazz. Take WASHINGTON!

Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Mavericks- Washington has lost four of five including their last three at home while Dallas just had a four game win streak end with a loss at Orlando last night. Bradley Beal the Wizards main attraction will sit out this contest but team have a way of adjusting to key players resting. The Wiz have had the best of it in DC going 6-1 ATS while hosts against the Mavs and Dallas is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take WIZARDS!

Cleveland at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings (+) over Cavaliers- We have all seen how bad the Kings have been and can be but now, they are actually saying that they lose games because of the officials lack of respect and that they just don’t get the calls they should on both ends of the floor. After an opening night loss at Toronto and then went out and won eight straight (all covers) before blowing a 13-point with 2:38 remaining at Sacramento Monday night. The Cavaliers are 2-7  ATS in the last nine meetings and 3-7 ATS after a SU loss. Take SACRAMENTO!  

LA Lakers at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Clippers- This is getting sad, I feel like I’m watching Mickey and Willie at the end of their careers and yet I can still see flashes of brilliance out of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That is what I am expecting to happen tonight. The biggest part of the Lakers  problem aside from the fact that they can’t shoot worth a damn (especially from 3-point range) is their total lack of depth even with Westbrook coming off the bench. Lake show opened with five straight posses posted a pair of wins and have now dropped three straight and are 2-8 ATS this season. Clippers have won their last three but are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take LAKERS!  

New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Nets- New York like some many other clubs has become more of a 3-point shooting clubs and set a team record of 10 long range bombs hit the mark 10 times in the first quarter. Brooklyn meanwhile, is one of the worse teams at defending the 3-point shot. With or without Harden, Irving and even Durant the Nets have won 12-of the Last 15 meetings including the last seven. Despite all that the Knicks are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings and 29-8-1 ATS in the last 29 in Brooklyn. Take NEW YORK

Cleveland at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Cavaliers- Since dropping their opening game 108-105 at Toronto the Cavaliers have reeled off nine straight wins and covers as their off season addition of Donovan Mitchell is paying dividends. Cleveland is playing their three straight on the road as part of six of seven on the trail. With Kawhi Leonard having missed the last seven games Paul George has picked up the slack averaging 32.3 points. Cavs are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings including just 1-5 ATS in LA. Take the CLIPPERS!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:15 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is still unbeaten at 9-0 and if Giannis comes to play every night they just might not lose at all (get real...). This is the second meeting already this season and of course the Bucks won 123-115 in Milwaukee 10 days ago as Antetokounmpo racked up 34 points. Scoring machine Trae Young recorded 42 points in that one and I expect more of the same in Atlanta where the Bucks dropped both meetings last year. Hawks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 home games against teams with winning records. Take ATLANTA!

Phoenix at Philadelphia 8:10 ET

76ers (+) over Suns- It might seem improbable but the 76ers usually provide more drama than talent. Philadelphia’s biggest talent Joel Embiid will return after missing the last three games due to a non-Covid illness but the real drama has James Harden sidelined for a month because of a strained foot. I understand that sometimes less is actually more as with Harden out Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey will see more playing time and together will be more efficient than Harden. Suns are 1-4 ATS on the road and the Sixers are the same at home. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Chicago at Toronto 6:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Raptors- DeMar DeRozen who played nine years in Toronto and was traded for Khawi Leonard before the 2017-18 season to San Antonio where he played for three years before this two year tenure in Chicago. He has averaged 23.8 points against Toronto in 10 meetings. The Bulls are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games versus the Raptors including 12-3 ATS in Toronto. Take CHICAGO!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics- This is Tom Thibodeau’s third season with the Knicks and they have had a team that always seems like they are in some sort of transition. Their style of play has varied since his taking the coach job and they have improved by leaps and bounds. This year’s clubs seems the most balanced that he has had to work with and now they have shown some talent. Boston who is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games is also 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Knicks are young and 16-6 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take NEW YORK!

Milwaukee at Minnesota 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+)over Bucks- There is no question who the most dominant player in the NBA game today is and Giannis seems driven to prove it every night. Undefeated Milwaukee (7-0) led by Antetokounmpo who averages 33.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game on 57% shooting. (WOW...really) The Wolves made some huge off-season moves and they are still waiting to gel and tonight could be the start. Take MINNESOTA!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Bulls- Chicago has won their last two games and defense was the difference as they held the Nets to 99 points and the Hornets to 88 after allowing 113.1 on the season. Boston has dropped 3-of-4 including  a pair of overtime losses to Cleveland and lost at Chicago 10 days ago.  The Celtics are 10-3 ATS after a SU loss and rebound here. Take BOSTON!

New York at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers- The Philadelphia squad is another NBA drama queen club with Harden, Embiid and their off-court issues causing a stir, although they are nowhere near as ego driven as Brooklyn. The Knicks blew a 23-point lead at home to Atlanta a team that they blew a 26-point home court lead to last year. They have lost their last three and failed to cover any of their last four games but are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games while the 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take NEW YORK!

New Orleans at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Pelicans- Break-up the Lakers...the once proud franchise posted their first win of the season and now stand at 1-5. But, hey getting their first victory wasn’t the most important thing, that is that they finally covered a spread (Yea!). This may be the unveiling of the young against the aging as the upstart Pelicans bring the future while the crumbing Lakers fall apart with seniors Davis, Lebron and Westbrook. Although New Orleans is 17-8 ATS in their last 25 road games and 4-1 ATS in last five against LA the vets will suck it up to save embarrassment. Take the LAKERS!

Toronto at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Raptors (-) over Spurs- I sort of did a double-take at this game when I first saw the opening line as the Raptors (4-3) who are 1-2 on the road were a strong favorite at San Antonio (5-2) where the Spurs are 3-1. The Spurs have won five of their past six games and the first two of their home stand but they will be playing short handed as no less than four players will be unavailable. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings although the Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games...so why the heavy line?

Take TORONTO!

Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The aging Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again tonight and that should boost the Wolves who have lost seven of eight to the Suns including all three meeting last season. Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league over the past two seasons and look to move on during the playoffs. This match will help them measure just how far they have come. Take MINNESOTA!

Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philly is always looking for an opportunity to take a day off and with the likelihood that Joel Embiid will ‘rest’ this on out. Washington has dropped two straight after a quick start and are now even at 3-3. The Wizards have a few fresh faces including Kristaps Porzingis who has been a disappointment where ever he has been. James Harden will dominate the ball and get some great stats while Embiid is sidelined and that just enough to get you beat...take WASHINGTON!

New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- During the off-season the Knicks were trying desperately  to acquire Donovan Mitchell who is bow averaging 31 points a game for Cleveland. New York ended their search for help by signing Jalen Brunson from Dallas and he has had a positive impact averaging 18.6 points and playing solid defense. The Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Take NEW YORK!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:10 ET

Bulls over 76ers- Was it Joel Embiid or was it James Harden? No, it was Tyrese Maxey who scored a season high 44 points last night in the 76ers win over Toronto. Chicago is coming off a loss at San Antonio last night when Zach LaVine sat out for rest management (HA imagine that, five games into the season). Philly has won 11 straight meetings including five in-a-row in Chicago. Not, this time. Take CHICAGO!

Indiana at Brooklyn 7:40 ET

Nets (-) over Pacers- There was a time in New York sports where their were cries from the rest of the league to ‘break-up’ that dominating squad. Well, Brooklyn seemed like they could have been like those great clubs of the past with Harden, Durant and Irving. The Nets have become a standing joke with all the drama they create for them selves as their egos are biggest than their desire to win. But, the odds maker believe i them tonight, okay so will I. Take BROOKLYN.

Miami at Sacramento 6:10 ET

Kings (+) over Heat- The Kings who have not the NBA Playoffs in 17 years are also waiting fir their first win of the season before they are ostracized into the WNBA. Sacramento has four of its first first five game at home while Miami is on the road for the third time in four night. De’Andre Fox has become a force for the Kings he just needs a little help which he should get tonight against a team struggling with continuity. Take SACRAMENTO!

Houston at Portland 10:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland started the year 4-0 with Damian Lillard leading the way and then disaster hit as Lillard went down with a calf injury in their loss to Miami Wednesday night. He will be out for at least two weeks and the Trailblazers will suffer without him as he was averaging 33.3-points while shooting 50%. Although Houston has won just one of five games played they are 4-1 ATS and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Portland. Blazers are 6-18 ATS following a SU loss and are 1-7 ATS at home against teams with losing records. Take HOUSTON!

Utah at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (-) over Jazz- Because of off season personnel changes not much is expected out of Utah this season so it came as a surprise opening night when the Jazz manhandled the Nuggets 123-102. More is expected of Denver who are favored to win the Northwest and are looking to get a measure of revenge after their season opening defeat. Utah is 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 road games and Denver has struggled to cover at home going 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as hosts. Still, tonight it is DENVER!

Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- A pair of 3-1 clubs that got there in different ways meet in Boston where the Celtics who won their first three before dropping a game to the Bulls on Monday. Cleveland took the opposite course by losing their opener and is now on a 3-game winning streak. The Cavaliers are 28-10-2 ATS after a win as winning breeds confidence. In an oddity the Celtics are just 3-9 ATS on Fridays. Take CLEVELAND!

Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Grizzlies- There should be a great match-up between two of the NBA’s brightest gems against each other as the league’s leading scorer Ja Morant and Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox. Fox is averaging 31.7 points 7.0 assists and is shooting 60% while Ja averages 35.3 ppg. Something bogus with this one as the Kings who haven’t make the playoffs in 16 years and have lost six straight to the Grizzlies including all three games last season by an average of 23.7 points. Take SACRAMENTO!

LA Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET

Lakers over Nuggets- I don’t ever recall that a LeBron James team is 0-3 to start the season and they are also 0-3 ATS so far. Los Angeles is currently the worst shooting team in the NBA but they do have one huge factor on their side tonight and that is the absence of Russell Westbrook who is about as affective as Russell Wilson of the Broncos. Lakers are 5-2 ATS on the road against winning teams and Denver is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take LA LAKERS!

Houston at Utah 9:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Jazz- The youthful Rockets posted their first win of the season Monday taking down the Jazz in Houston on Monday. Utah  opened the year with three straight wins which was a surprise as Donovan Mitchell is gone and little is expected of the them this season. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to the ‘Mile High City’ and Utah is  1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take HOUSTON!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- It looks like another year of turmoil coming out of Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving able to play more than just road games and Kevin Durant is still making his identity. Milwaukee is just more of Giannis as he’s now averaging over 30-points per game against the league and his career average is the highest against the Nets. The Bucks are No. 1 in NBA defense allowing just 96.5 ppg. Bucks just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take BROOKLYN!

Portland at Denver 10:10 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Since dropping their opening game the Nuggets have won back-to-back games defeating the leagues best and worst in Golden State and Oklahoma City. Portland meanwhile is 3-0 as Damian Lillard is back healthy after missing 9 1/2 months of regular season play. The Nuggets were 3-1 in meetings last year and have won 14 of the last 18 straight-up but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven after a SU win while the Blazers are 6-2 ATS after a SU win. Take PORTLAND!

Brooklyn at Memphis 8:00 ET

Nets over Grizzlies- If I was able to root for any teams and against any teams I would be on the other side of this match-up. That’s because I ‘love’ the Grizzlies and really can’t stand Brooklyn (the team) and my heart is on the opposite sides of this one. But, the numbers just don’t figure for Memphis. Ben Simmons may have return to action but he still can’t shoot but rebounds and defense are his attributes and they help the Nets win tonight. Take BROOKLYN!

Utah at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Jazz- There were some major changes in Utah during the off season and I don’t mean the incarceration of Warren Jeffs. The Jazz traded away their best asset in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the off-season and added four new faces who have them 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Houston may appear rto be the same old story but the are raw wit young talent that has yet to win 0-3 straight-up this season. Until tonight. Take HOUSTON!

Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have already started with their pulling players on he second night of back-to-back games. Both John Wall and Kawhi Leonard sat out the Clippers 111-109 over the Kings while Phoenix is off a a 113-11 loss at Portland and have player a pair of 2-point games a win and a defeat. The Clippers hold a fine 11-4 ATS record over the visiting Suns in LA. But, this time the Suns opened the favorite and that is huge. Take PHOENIX!  

LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Clippers- There is something that I don’t trust about this opening line. The Clips are a meager favorite against a team that the had defeated 15 straight time on their court before a loss last December. Kawai Leonard returned to LA’s lineup for the first time in 16 months and should take tonight and half of the rest of the season off. Take SACRAMENTO!