L.A. Lakers at Atlanta 1:00 ET

Hawks (-) over Lakers- Atlanta is looking to repeat what they did last season when they turned things around and make a run into the playoffs. The Hawks are soaring having won their last six and host the Lakers who have lost their last two games and three of their last four. This line seems exceedingly high although LeBron James has missed the last two games an Anthony Davis returned to action after missing 17 games only to bail out Thursday because os a sore wrist. L.A. played tough last time out and got the money against the Hornets but are 7-21 ATS after a point spread win and the high flying Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at Miami 8:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Heat- Clubs that appear to be moving in opposite directions as Miami has won nine of the last 11 games while the Raptors have lost six of their last nine games overall. Toronto has been playing without Fred VanVleet but he should return to action tonight and lost to Chicago on Thursday and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. Take TORONTO!

Chicago at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Bulls- Chicago has come a long way since the end of last season and now have an All-NBA starting guard as DeMar DeRozan who played his last three seasons with the Spurs. But, the Bulls have struggled in recent weeks with injuries and players out because of COVID. They are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four as road favorites and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games overall. The Spurs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Utah at Memphis 8:10 ET

Jazz (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is the hottest team in the NBA winning 14 of 17 games with Ja Morant making his mark averaging 36.8 points and 8.5 assists in the last four games. Utah on the other side has lost nine of 11 games as both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have missed the last five games. Both stars are probable for tonight's battle. With the Jazz having their problems and the Grizzlies so hot I am surprised the line is this low. The Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and Memphis is 0-6 ATS in their first home games after a road trip of seven days or more. (How 'bout dat). Take UTAH!

Detroit at Orlando 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Magic- The NBA's worst go head-to-head tonight in Orlando where the Pistons who have won only 11 games go after the Magic who have just nine victories. But, as a good friend once said to me, 'There's got to be a winner' when the game is over. The goof here is that Detroit has won just four of 22 road games while Orlando has only three wins at home in 20 games. The Pistons have covered their last four outings and are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take DETROIT!

L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over 76ers- In Joel Embiid unstoppable? He has at least 38 points and 12 rebounds in four straight games and he has elevated his play. The floundering Lakers fresh off a win at Brooklyn saw their defensive stalwart Anthony Davis return to action after missing 17 games and block four shots. Los Angeles was 7-10 in his absence and have struggled against teams with winning records going 6-14 in their last 20. 76ers are hot but still are just 5-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. Take the LAKERS!

Dallas at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Mavericks- Both teams fell in their games last night with Dallas falling 130-92 at Golden State and Portland failing 109-107 while hosting Minnesota. The Mavericks lost more than a game last night as Tim Hardaway Jr. sustained a broken foot and adjusting to playing without your point guard might take time. Dallas has won the last two meeting in Portland by an average of 27.5 points. I don't expect that tonight. Take PORTLAND!

Toronto at Chicago 8:10 ET

Raptors (+) over Bulls- Toronto is looking to get remain on track after defeating Charlotte 125-113 on Tuesday and they did it without Fred VanFleet who was sidelined. The Raptors are 6-0 ATS with no rest and 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Chicago after a fabulous start have hit hard with injuries and COVID protocols and are struggling losing five of their last six and are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Take TORONTO!

Dallas at Golden State 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- For the Mavericks there is something special that happens when they go play at the Chase Center in San Francisco as they are 3-0 against the host Warriors. Dallas is 11-2 SU in their last 14 games as they have held 10 opponents under 100 points scored. But defense has been the name of the game of Golden State as they are ranked No.1 allowing just 101.9 ppg while the Mavericks are ranked No. 3 allowing just 102.5 ppg. Curry is slumping, Draymond Green is out and Klay Thompson is questionable. Take DALLAS!

L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nets- So, the word is that the Lakers spent more time partying in South Beach buying five-figure bottles of wine Saturday night before falling to the Heat 113-107 on Sunday. Now, in Brooklyn the Lakers will face the Nets who will be without Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles should have Anthony Davis turning to the lineup tonight. The Lakers are 14-4-3 ATS in their last 21 trips east against the Nets and Brooklyn is 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games. Take the LAKERS!

New Orleans at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over 76ers- Two years ago the 76ers couldn't buy a win on the road and were a dominate home team but things have turned. They are a pedestrian 10-10 SU and 8-12 ATS as host and this time around are 17-9 SU on the road. New Orleans surprisingly enough are the sixth seed in the East despite a 18-28 record and are off a road win over the Knicks. The Pelicans are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games in Philly. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Write-in Game

Chicago at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Bulls- Five games before the season's mid-point the Bulls were 26-10 and one of the best ATS winners in the league but injuries and COVID issues have spun this team in another direction. Chicago was down to six players with 113 combined starts this season and they just haven't been competitive losing seven of their last nine in cluing a loss to the NBA's worst team Orlando yesterday. Oklahoma City has been even worse losing the last five and 10-of-11 losing at Cleveland yesterday 94-87. Thunder are 7-1-1 ATS as home dogs and Bulls are 1-5 ATS as home favorites have get gored here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Memphis at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- Hot is hot and both of these squads are on a run having each won 8-of-10. This is the fourth meetings of the season between the two and Dallas has won the last two with Memphis the winner in the first encounter. It was the Mavericks who ended the Grizzlies 11-game win streak and are off a 109-101 home loss to Phoenix and they are 5-0 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take DALLAS!

Philadelphia at San Antonio 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over 76ers- Both of these clubs blew fourth quarter leads in their last encounters with the 76ers losing to the Clippers 102-101 at home blowing a 24-point lead while the Spurs faded in the final quarter in their home loss to Brooklyn 117-102 on Friday. Philadelphia who was led by Joel Embiid who has scored 90 points in his last two games but the Sixers who are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 trips to San Antonio will be short handed with just eight players available. Spurs are 19-7-1 ATS after a SU loss of 10-points or more. Take SAN ANTONIO!

L.A. Lakers at Miami 6:10 ET

Lakers (+) over Heat- Playing 'against' Miami is always so stressful because they are so well coached disciplined and always give a professional effort. Not the same can be said of the Lakers who have more chemistry problems than I ever had in sophomore science labs. LeBron James at 37 is playing some of the best basketball of his career and is returning to Miami where he won a pair of NBA titles. The Heat will mostly likely be without Tyler Herro once again and he is a key component to their success. Take LOS ANGELES

Oklahoma City at Cleveland 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Thunder- The Cavaliers have made one of the most impressive turnarounds from one season to the next in the NBA and currently are an amazing 30-15-1 ATS on the year and they have done it with defense. Cleveland is ranked 3rd in points allowed with 102.8 and Oklahoma City is hampered on offense ranking dead last with just 100.6 PPG. Despite their poor overall record the thunder have been a 'take' on the road going 14-6 ATS as road underdogs. But, the Cavaliers are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 home games including 7-2-1 ATS as home favorites. Cavs are off a blowout loss at Chicago and look to rebound here. Take CLEVELAND!

Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Grizzlies- The Grizzlies have turned heads with their most recent play which included an 11-game win streak with Ja Morant paving the way. Memphis was short-handed in their loss to Milwaukee and will most likely be two players short for tonight's encounter. The Griz have been great as underdogs going 9-2 ATS on the road but are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last six trips to Denver. The Nuggets Nikola Jokic is back and dominating play as he recorded another triple-double headed by his 49 points against the Clippers Wednesday. Take DENVER!

Brooklyn at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Nets- The biggest guessing game in the NBA is who is going to play for Brooklyn and where will they be playing. Well, Kyrie Irving will be playing is Texas while Kevin Durant will be sidelined and James Harden looks once more for another trade. San Antonio has won two of their last three and are 11-7 when they have had their starting lineup healthy. Irving was fined $25,000 last time out for an altercation with a fan. Brooklyn is a totally different team without Durant as they are 7-19 ATS as favorites and 8-21 ATS after a SU win and they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to San Antonio. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Portland at Boston 7:40 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Celtics- Boston has won 5-of-their-last-7 to raise their record to 23-23 as their inconsistency has been consistent. Portland with the return of C.J. McCollum has won four of their last six games although they are just 4-15 SU on the road. The Blazers Jusuf Nurkic has record three consecutive double-doubles since his return from COVID and they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five trips to Boston. The Celtics are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as home favorites and just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take PORTLAND!

Indiana at Golden State 10:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Warriors- With Klay Thompson back Golden State now has three guards that will be very difficult for the opposition to defend. Last time out against Detroit the trio including Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins shot 20-of-37 posting just the third wi in eight games for the Warriors. Indiana who has never lost at the Chase Center winning in each of the past two season while Thompson was sidelined. Indiana is 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 games as underdogs while the Warriors are 0-5 ATS after a SU win and 2-5 ATS as favorites in their last seven games. Take INDIANA!

New Orleans at New York 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Knicks- The inconsistent Knicks took it on the chin once again Tuesday losing at home to Minnesota and fell below .500 having dropped their last two. New Orleans has also lost their last two games blowing an 18-point lead before falling to the Celtics on Tuesday. New York after having one of the top defenses in the NBA last season is still struggling to find their identity. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Phoenix at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Suns- There are plenty of positive notes to say about both these clubs as Phoenix has won four straight on the road and are No. 1 ranked in Field Goal percentage (47.6%) and have dominated this series. The Suns beat Dallas twice in November and have won eight straight meetings and 15 of the past 18 SU. The Mavericks have won four in-a-row and 10 of their last 11 games including six straight at home. The Suns Deandre Ayton will miss this encounter while Luka Doncic who miss both November meetings is ready to go. Take DALLAS!

Indiana at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Lakers- The Lakers are beginning to realize 'this is serious' as they are cutting players minutes on the court. Los Angeles used only four players off the bench in Monday win over Utah as 'Magic' oops, LeBron ran the show and the less Westbrook handles the ball the better for them. But, old habits are hard to break and I expect Russell to have his hands on the ball more tonight and that helps the Pacers who have dropped their last four and 13 of 16. But the Pacers are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as underdogs and the Lakers are 9-19 ATS as home favorites. Take INDIANA!

Detroit at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Kings- It is difficult to make a case for either side with this matchup but as a once close friend said to me, 'there's got to be a winner.' Detroit still they dregs of the league are 3-19 SU on the road but are an improved 10-12 ATS and are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 following a loss. Sacramento is in turmoil as coaching changes and person grips about wanting ti be traded have been the highlight of their season. (oh yeah, they have beaten the Lakers). Pistons 10-3 ATS in last 13 meetings in Sacramento. Take DETROIT!

Toronto at Dallas 8:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Mavericks- NBA often is a game of streaks and the Mavericks are on one right now having won 10 of 11 including their last two at home against Orlando and Oklahoma City. Toronto has dropped 3-of-4 after having won their previous six and are playing their fourth straight game on the road. The Raptors bounce back for the foremost as they are 6-1 ATS after SU loss and 13-3 ATS against a team with a winning record and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 overall. Take TORONTO!

Minnesota at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Timberwolves- A pair of clubs treading water to keep their heads above the break even point and are playing well of late. New York has won 8-of-12 to bring themselves to .500 and the T'wolves are 5-2 in their last seven games to come within one-game of the mark. Minnesota who is 8-3-1 ATS on the road are just 1-4 ATS at MSG and the Knicks are 5-1 ATS at home in their last six games. Take NEW YORK!

Utah at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Jazz- Utah is 15-6 SU on the road while Los Angeles are 9-16 ATS at home. The Jazz just ended a 4-game losing streak Sunday as Rudy Gobert and Rudy Gay returned from protocol and they are 3-8 ATS when playing with no rest. L.A. will still be without star Anthony Davis as these two meet for the first time this season and the Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings at Home and Utah is 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games as favorites. Take LOS ANGELES!

Phoenix at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Suns- Phoenix once again is riding high on a win streak having won their last three and six of their last seven while the Spurs just ended a five-game losing streak with a home win over the Clippers Saturday. The Suns have already won the first two meetings this season both by four points but San Antonio is 2-0 ATS in those games and 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall. Phoenix had an easy outing yesterday against Detroit but are 2-5-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Chicago at Memphis 3:30 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Bulls- Memphis just had their 11-game win streak stopped by Dallas 112-85 Friday (Megabucks winner) and are looking to start another win streak against the slumping Bulls who have lost four of five. This line may seem a bit inflated but Chicago will be without Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine and the fading Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against teams with winning records. The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS against winning teams and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall. Take MEMPHIS!

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Warriors- Minnesota is coming off consecutive losses to the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies while Golden State posted a 138-96 win at Chicago Friday but had lost four of their previous five games. The Timberwolves players believe that they are ready to establish themselves as a formidable force in the playoff hunt. The last time the Warriors played here they were 4.5-point favorites and now they are 4.5-point underdogs. The line has swung 9-points and I believe the oddsmakers here. Take MINNESOTA!

L.A. Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Both of these clubs are floundering round the breakeven mark and neither of them look like the contender they expected to be. LeBron James is trying to square to Lakers and has scored 30 or more points in 11 of his last 12 games but L.A. is still without Anthony Davis and has been hit time and again with COVID issues. The reigning MVP Nikola Jokic numbers are even better this season but the supporting cast of the Nuggets hasn't lived up to their potential. Los Angeles is 4-0 ATS in their last four games as road underdogs and are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Denver is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites and 3-9 ATS after a SU win. Take the LAKERS!

Dallas at Memphis 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- The contest will feature two of the NBA's brightest stars with the Mavericks Luka Doncic leading the charge for Dallas and Ja Morant for Memphis. The Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA having won 11 straight while the Mavs just got wasted in New York 108-85 by the Knicks and I expect them to rebound here as they are 6-0 ATS in their last six game following a SU loss. Considering how these guys are playing this seems like a very short 'price.' The Grizz are hot and on a great run but they are still just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Cavaliers- The Spurs have lost four straight games, 8-of-9 and are nine games under the break even mark but they are a plus against the 'number' as they are 22-19 ATS on the season. Cleveland of course leads the NBA with a 27-14-1 ATS record and are the most improved team in the league. San Antonio has had their way against the Cavaliers as they are 65-34 all-time including 40-9 SU record at home. After a blazing start to the season the odds maker is catching up to the Cavs as they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games on the road. Spurs have bounce back abilities as they are 8-3 ATS after an ATS loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Atlanta at Miami 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- It was about this time last season when Atlanta turned it all around and ran itself to the No. 5 seed and first round playoff win over New York. But, this year it seems unlikely as the Hawks have lost three in-a-row 7-of-10 and 9-of-12 and are off a 115-91 home beating by the Heat on Tuesday. Miami, has won three straight and 8-of-10 and most of this was done without Jimmy Butler which lets you know just how well the Heat are coached but they are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as favorites and 0-6 as favorites at home in their last six as hosts. Hawks are 33-16 ATS after a double-digit loss. Take ATLANTA!

Phoenix at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Suns- It appears that the Pacers have hit a lull as they have dropped 8-of-9 while Phoenix has won 4-of-5 and have a league low nine losses on the season. In an oddity the Suns are 7-3 ATS at Indiana but the Pacers are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings overall and 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Caris LeVert has returned to the Pacers lineup and that should help. Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is on a franchise high 10-game winning streak as Ja Morant is establishing himself as an All-Star for the first time. Minnesota just had their 4-game win streak end in New Orleans Tuesday and look to post their second win over Memphis the first coming in November. The T'wolves are 6-0-1 ATS as road underdogs in their last seven and are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games. Despite their record setting streak the Griz are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. Take MINNESOTA!

L.A. Lakers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Lakers- This is fourth and final meeting of the regular season between these two California clubs as the Kings took the first meeting in 3 OT's but Los Angeles rebound with a pair of wins in the last two meetings. LeBron James says the 'Lakers are 'playing their best ball' of the season and are 4-1 SU in their last five games with the loss last time out against Memphis. The Kings have dropped five straight and are just 8-21-1 ATS hosting the Lakers in their last 30 visits to the state capital. Lakers just 7-9 SU on the road and Kings hungry for a win. Take SACRAMENTO!

Dallas at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Mavericks- New York who hasn't played to the level expected this year after last season's emergence to the 4th seed in the East are one-game under .500 at the midpoint and haven't been even since December 7. Dallas has run off six straight wins but will be without Kristaps Porzingis and Willie Cauley-Stein and coach Jason Kidd who is in COVID protocol. The Mavericks have been outstanding on the road going 11-5 ATS in their last 16 away from home and 5-2 ATS as road favorites. The Knicks starting to jell are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take NEW YORK!

Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over 76ers- Since returning from a three week COVID absence the 76ers and Joel Embiid has scored 30 points or more in seven straight games all Philadelphia victories. Charlotte has won three straight including a pair of wins over the NBA Champs Milwaukee and have their best half-way mark (22-19) since 2001. The Hornets are No. 2 in total points averaging 115.2 PPG and are shooting 37.7% with their 3-point attempts. Charlotte has been a money maker and is 15-7 ATS as underdogs and 14-4 ATS against teams with winning records. Sixers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Take CHARLOTTE!

Denver at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Nuggets- Los Angeles is struggling winning just four of their last 13 games and coach Tyronn Lue is just waiting for the return of Leonard and George. The Clippers will be up against the league's MVP Nikola Jokic who is double and even triple teamed by opponents to no avail. Denver is 3-8 ATS after a SU win and are 2-6 ATS as favorites. L.A. is 11-5 ATS as home underdogs. Take the CLIPPERS!

Minnesota at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Timberwolves- The Timberwolves are riding high having scored a season high 141 points Sunday against Houston their fourth straight win. Minnesota has been impressive on the road as they are 12-6-1 ATS in their 19 away games while the Pelicans have lost four of five games and are off a loss Sunday at Toronto. The Pels are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games and they are 11-8 ATS as hosts on the season. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Golden State at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- This is one game that will be worth the price of admission as Steph Curry and Ja Morant are very 'special' players. Numbers aside did you catch the block made by Morant against the Lakers the other night...one of the most impressive plays I have ever witnessed in professional sports. Memphis is running with Ja and has won nine straight and the Grizzlies are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Cleveland at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Cavaliers- The biggest turn-around in the NBA this season has to be the play of the Cavaliers who are an amazing 26-13-1 ATS and are 11-9 SU on the road. Cleveland's improved play can be attributed to a stuffing defense that allows just 102.4 points ranking No. 2 in the league. Despite the Cavs have started to slip a bit and are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games overall and 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Kings are still a work in progress but get the money here. Take SACRAMENTO!

Indiana at Boston 7:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Celtics- This is the first of a two-game set that will end on Wednesday with both clubs coming off uplifting victories and a parade of losses. Indiana had dropped six in-a-row until beating Utah on Saturday and the Celtics won a revenge game against the Knicks after losing 5-of-6. Boston swept (3-0) the season series last year and are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Beantown. The Pacers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five road games and the Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites and 2-8-1 ATS after a SU win. Take INDIANA!

Milwaukee at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Bucks-It was two short days ago 'we' posted the Hornets (+1.5) as a 114-106 outright Megabucks winner over Milwaukee and it looks like more of the same to me. The Bucks have now dropped 3-of-4 while Charlotte has won four of their last six. These two are the No. 2 and No. 3 scoring teams in the NBA and yet the 'Under' is 5-1 in the last six meetings and the Bucks are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games in Charlotte. Hornets 7-1 ATS in their last eight as home underdogs and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games overall. Take CHARLOTTE!

Chicago at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Bulls- With the addition of coach Billy Donovan the Bulls are doing it everywhere posting a 12-6 SU record on the road and 14-4 at home. They are 21-9 ATS in their last 30m games as favorites including 14-6 ATS as road favorites and 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Dallas. But, one thing to remember is that these trends were accumulated when the Mavericks were good and Chicago was always an underdog. The rolls are reversed her and so is the result. Take DALLAS!

Utah at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Jazz- Utah was without eight players last night as they were an 11-point underdog at Toronto and 'we' took advantage and posted the Raptors as a Power Play winner. All but two players are expected back for the Jazz but the biggest return to action was by Lance Stephenson who scored 30 points in the Pacers 129-121 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday. Jazz just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings and just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites. Pacers are 9-2 ATS as home underdogs. Take INDIANA!

Memphis at L.A. Clippers 3:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has won seven straight games and is off a 30-point rout of lowly Detroit with Ja Morant averaging 27 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds since his 9-game return from injury. Los Angeles has been floundering dropping their last two and 7-of-10 and has been a .500 or there about club all season. The Clippers are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as home underdogs. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Lakers- A change has taken place of late with the Lakers as LeBron James has on more ball handling responsibilities and the result is wins and a dramatic drop in turnovers. The best thing that can happen tp Los Angels is to get the ball out of Westbrooks hands as he alone averages over five turnovers a game. Trae Young is returning after a 56-point effort and four others return to action for the Hawks tonight who are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games and the Lakers are 8-18 ATS as home favorites. Take ATLANTA!

Dallas at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Mavericks- Dallas celebrated their Dirk Nowitzki honor Megabucks victory over Golden State Wednesday and have now won four straight. The Rockets blasted off against Washington last time out winning 114-111 breaking an eight game SU and ATS losing streak. Houston came to life after coach Silas suspended Kevin Porter and Christian Wood for one game and they responded. I'm looking for a Mavericks letdown after their heralded win and a spirited effort from the Rockets. Take HOUSTON!

Utah at Toronto 7:30 ET

Raptors (-) over Jazz- If you do a double or triple take when you first see the 'line' on this game I wouldn't be surprised. The send out 'price' was Utah -3 but this morning Toronto opened a double-digit favorite. Thinking how can this be as the Jazz have won 10 straight on the road and have defeated the Raptors the last three times that they have played. But, A-Ha...five Utah players have been ruled out for the game gutting their roster as 4-of-5 are starters. Take TORONTO!

Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Warriors- If this isn't a typo there is something 'rotten in Denmark.' You have got to be kidding me with this opening line at New Orleans where the NBA's best is a meager favorite against one of the league dregs. My lone release yesterday 'we' posted Dallas over the Warriors and won our Megabucks and in that contest Steph Curry was injured and is not expected to play. The Pelicans have dropped their last three and 4-of-5 while Golden State is 1-4 ATS against teams with losing records.Take NEW ORLEANS!

Miami at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Heat- I hate it, I really do, but there is no way getting around having to play 'against' the Heat. I know that they are well coached and it's probably a mismatch between Eric Sopelstra who always has his team ready to play through all kinds of adversities. Portland is a different teams than years' past and now we get to see why it took so long for Chauncey Billups to get a job. But, the heart and sole of this South Beach Crew is Jimmy Butler and he left the game against the Warriors last time out with an ankle injury and will be down for at least a week. Blazers are 5-2 ATS at home against the Heat...take PORTLAND!

Golden State at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Ok, a little different but basically the same thing here as with the Steelers salute to Big Ben they 'play' for their guy and win. Tonight, on exhibit in Dallas tonight where one of rie own is being honored. Adam Silver among other will be present as the No. 41 jersey of Dirk Nowitzki is being retired. Emotion may play a part of the play as both teams enter playing well but the Warriors are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 games following a straight up win and just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take DALLAS!

Phoenix at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Suns- Because of the health protocols Phoenix has been playing short-handed but with four players down it didn't stop them from trouncing the Hornets in Charlotte as they finish a three game trip that started with a loss at Boston on New Year's Eve and they have dropped 3-of-5 overall. The Pelicans have been spotty but are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games and 7-3 ATS as their last 10 as home underdogs. Suns just 2-5 ATS after a 10-point win. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The Timberwolves are beginning to look like a real basketball team after years of ineptitude but a recent swoon losing five of six has them under .500 again. Los Angeles is off a win over Brooklyn Saturday night as a 13-point underdog and return home winning 2-of-3 on the road. Minnesota is 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games as road dogs and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games and 2-8 ATS as favorites. Take MINNESOTA!

Atlanta at Portland 10:00 ET

Hawks (-) over Trailblazers- With COVID affecting and infecting both these clubs the 'lines' have jumped beyond the norms. Atlanta still have five players in protocol and will be without coach Nate McMillan while Portland with be without their dynamic guard duo of Lillard and McCollum along with four others in protocol. The Trailblazers are in a funk and have lost four straight and 14 of 17 and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games. Take ATLANTA!

Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- Washington is playing tough but just not able to close the deal while the Hornets are buzzing with offense ranked No. 2 in the NBA with 114.7 PPG. Charlotte was crushed by the Sun Sunday ending a 3-game win streak and is 7-1 ATS after a SU loss, while the Wizards' loss (but covered) against Chicago at the final horn Saturday. The Wiz are just 2-7 ATS as home favorites and are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings. Take CHARLOTTE!

Phoenix at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Suns- It happens to all professional teams and it appears to be happening to Phoenix right now as they have hit a bit of a lull. Teams no matter how good or bad have streaks where they are just not in sync and that is happening to the Suns right now as they have lost 3-of-4 and this off course after an 18-game winning streak. Part of the problem is that the Suns have between five and seven player on and off the COVID list. Charlotte is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 5-2 ATS against the Suns in the last seven meetings. Take CHARLOTTE!

COVID Game of the Week!

Miami at Sacramento 6:00 ET

Kings (+) over Heat- On Friday, the Heat, despite missing seven players due to COVID protocol, returned to the court and beat the host Houston Rockets, 120-110. Miami signed Mario Chalmers and Chris Silva to 10-day contracts on Friday in order to have enough players to meet the NBA's requirements. Besides the COVID list, the Heat is also without two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo (quadriceps); one-time All-Star Bam Adebayo (thumb surgery) as well as role players Dewayne Dedmon (knee); Markieff Morris (neck); and KZ Okpala (wrist). Take SACRAMENTO!

Indiana at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- The surprising Cavaliers are facing their first tough stretch as they have dropped their last three after reaching a season high 7-games over .500 their best standing since LeBron left. Indiana is also on a three game slide and are off a 108-106 buzzer beating loss to Chicago Friday night but are happy to be in Cleveland. The Pacers have won the last five meetings SU and are 23-10-3 ATS in the last 36 meetings and 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games as underdogs. Take INDIANA!

Golden State at Utah 9:10 ET

Jazz (-) over Warriors- I feel like I'm going to the dentist each time I play against Golden State because I'm in fear that I will get 'drilled' by the best shooter I have ever seen and that of course is Steph Curry. I mean really how can you play against him...I know, get his teammates riled about some obscure issue and Draymond Green a great player but a rabble rouser and has his mates concerned with the rescheduling of postponed games. Meanwhile, Utah has won six straight and aims to continue their fine play against the warriors going 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take UTAH!

L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (-) over Clippers- Despite having the best record in the Eastern Conference Brooklyn's play by most accounts have been inconsistent not that with all the traffic and drama surrounding their Diva's actions. But, their no questioning their talent just their motivation at times and their fragile egos. The Clippers are a mess as once again start players have taken to lay-back LA genre and now to New York City where they eat Californian's for lunch and the Nets will chow down on the Clippers here. Over the past two weeks, almost the entire Nets roster entered the protocol, forcing the team to scramble to fill roster spots and resulting in three postponements. One of the hardest-hit teams the Brooklyn Nets and will be at relatively full strength Saturday night. Take BROOKLYN!

Chicago at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Bulls- Both of these clubs have been dealing with COVID issues as the Wizards welcome the return of Bradley Beal form protocol. Chicago despite their issues (Lonzo Ball is out) have won six straight games while Washington is off a win at Cleveland. The Bulls have been point spread wonders and are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games as favorites 8-1 ATS in their last nine trips to DC but, they hate Saturday's going 14-29 ATS while the Wiz are 5-1 ATS on Saturday's. Take WASHINGTON!

Atlanta at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- This 'price' sticks out like I just don't know what but it drew my attention. Here is Cleveland is the best point spread team in the NBA and the Hawks are racked with COVID have lost three straight and 10-of14 and this game is a virtual pick-em. It doesn't make sense to me that the Cavaliers should be such short favorites at home against a sick team that is struggling and is 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to the Erie based city of Rock and Roll. The Cavs lost Ricky Rubio for the season with an injured ACL and fall here. Take ATLANTA!

Chicago at Indiana 3:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bulls- It just seems to get better a s the season rolls along with Chicago as they have just won their fifth straight game shooting 62% against Atlanta Wednesday night. Indiana on the other side has dropped their last tow and 3-of-4 and will be without Malcolm Brogdon and three other in COVID protocol along with Bulls coach Billy Donovan. These two have split a pair of meetings this season but the Bulls are just 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 3-7 ATS in Indiana. Take the PACERS!

Phoenix at Boston 1:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Suns- The struggling Celtics have lost three in-a-row and eight of its last 11 games and are off one of the worst shooting nights in the season losing at home to Oklahoma City 115-97. Boston may be a bit short handed here as Jason Tatum is expecting to come of COVID protocol list and Marcus Smart will be ready. Phoenix has had their way ATS in Boston because for the most part previously the Suns were bad and the Celts good. Boston is 22-9-1 ATS in their last 32 games as home underdogs. Take BOSTON

Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Nets- The Nets welcome the return of Kyrie 'Flat World' Irving and at this time any kind of warm body will do as Brooklyn has had three games postponed and have five players coming out of COVID protocol. Irving will be joining James Harden who returned last week to action. 76ers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and the Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games and 0-7 ATS as home Favorites. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Dallas at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- A pair of struggling clubs both of rare wins go at it in Sacramento where the Kings will host Dallas who are off a win at Portland but had lost four of their previous five. The Kings ended their own three game slide with a 117-11 home win over the Thunder last night. The Mavericks won the first meeting in Texas 105-99 on October 31 but the Kings swept the series last year including a pair of wins at home. Take SACRAMENTO!

Memphis at Sacramento 6:00 ET

Kings (+) over Grizzlies- Both teams off losses as Memphis has dropped their last three including a 113-104 at Golden State Wednesday while Sacramento has dropped their last two including a 108-89 home loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Stumbling, the Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in last five as favorites and Kings are not only 23-5 ATS playing with three days rest and 5-2 ATS after a double-digit loss. Take SACRAMENTO!

Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers 8:00 ET

Lakers over Nets- As I stated before their blowout loss 138-110 to San Antonio the Lakers are a mess and to me it all revolves around the acquisition of Russell Westbrook who commits turnovers at an incredible rate. Los Angeles has lost four straight and ranked 27th on defense as Westbrook in attempts to make steals leaves the basket unguarded. Brooklyn is another banded up crew that is playing a number of people that shouldn't even be in the league. But, this night I expect LeBron James to be something special as he raises to the occasion. Take the LAKERS!

Golden State at Phoenix 5:00 ET

Suns(-) over Warriors- Arguably the two best teams in the league square off here as Golden State enters Phoenix as only a half game separates the two. The Warriors are 10-4 SU on the road but juts 7-6-1 ATS while the Suns are 15-2 SU at home and 9-8 ATS. This 'number' seems a bit strong and the Warriors look inviting with the points, but they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as underdogs. The surprise stat is not that Golden State is No. 4 on offense but No. 1 on defense allowing just 101 PPG. Suns 5-2 ATS in their last seven games at home. Take PHOENIX!

Boston at Milwaukee 2:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Bucks- Neither of these clubs have found their way as of yet and both have been affected by injuries and COVID as they enter their Christmas Day encounter. With the return of Jalen Brown the Celtics are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five and seem to be meshing better than in the early season. Milwaukee has been inconsistent for the most part this season and is 2-6 ATS after a SU win and struggle against the Celtics as Boston is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 trips to Milwaukee. Take BOSTON!

Atlanta at New York 12:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Knicks- Kemba Walker get his second start and scores 44 points...Oh my, nut the Knicks still lost. I'm sure the return of Toppin scares me but this team is a mess (not as bad as the Lakers but floundering away. Hawks flying high after win over 76ers and ole 'Mo' will carry him here. Take ATLANTA!

San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Lakers- The Lakers are a mess, such a mess that even LeBron James can't make it right. They can point to the injuries and covid and whatever reason they want about why they can't put it together and the answer is so easy but no one will say it. In a word or name Russell Westbrook! He's a one man 'team' killer...Take SAN ANTONIO!

Charlotte at Denver 9:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Nuggets- This is the sixth and final game of a game road trip for the Hornets and they are 1-4 needing a win to return to .500. Denver (15-15) is having covid issues and injuries have depleted their firepower as their offense has dropped to 21st in the league whole Charlotte is No. 2 in scoring averaging 115 PPG as they are hitting 38% of their 3-point attempts. The Hornets are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and 12-5 ATS as underdogs while the Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take CHARLOTTE!

Washington at New York 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Knicks- Both these clubs are off snapping losing streaks as the nicks stopped at five straight losses with a win at MSG over the Pistons while Washington ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Utah on Saturday. New York is having all kinds of chemistry troubles and COVID has put seven players on its list the past week and Derrick Rose down with an ACL. Knicks swept all three game last season but it's a new year. Take WASHINGTON!

Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (-) over Cavaliers- These two have already split a pair of games both of which were played in Cleveland and the Celtics got the money in both encounters. That in itself is amazing as the Cavaliers are 24-7 ATS on the season and they have won 13 straight games against the 'number.' Yep that's right! So here is Boston who has lost 4-of-6 a strong favorite over the No. 2 defensive team in the league allowing just 101.1 PPG. But, the Cavs who are 10-1 ATS on the road in their last 11 away games are just 1-4 ATS in Boston while the Celtics are 3-1-1 ATS against teams with winning records. The Cavs last game was postponed on Sunday as they had seven players listed on the COVID protocol list and that is most likely by the Celts are favored the way they are. Take BOSTON!

Indiana at Miami 7:30 ET

Pacers (+) over Heat- Miami under coach Eric Spoelstra have always played tough but with so many player entering COVID protocol even the best coached teams struggle to maintain their high quality of play and the Heat are most predominate among those clubs. They will be without Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Martin, Morris and Oladipo who all missed Sunday's loss to lowly Detroit. When the regulars have been available in recent seasons the Pacers went 7-3 ATS in Miami as underdogs. The difference here is that the Pacers are favored where they are 0-6 ATS on the road. Still, the protocol is the clue. Take INDIANA!

L.A. Lakers at Chicago 8:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Bulls- Los Angeles may be with Anthony Davis for awhile but the Bulls will be without seven players and the Lakers five including coach Frank Vogel. One of the key components for Chicago and their success this season is the play of Zach LaVine and he will be sidelined for the Bulls. This is the first action for Chicago in eight days and they have dropped their last two. Chicago won the first meeting in Mid-November as the Lakers were without LeBron James. James is back and will be the difference here. Take LOS ANGELES!

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Clippers- The over-rated Clippers started the season playing 19 of their first 28 games at home and must now face playing 20 of 30 on the road where they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games. Oklahoma City has dropped 13 of 16 including a 73-point loss to Memphis but are 11-5 ATS after a loss and 7-2 ATS against the Clippers at home. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Orlando at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Magic (+) over Nets- The Nets are a depleted squad but Kevin Durant is making his bid for MVP as he is averaging 37.5 points over the past four games picking up the slack of all those that are absent. Orlando on the other hand is 1-14 in their last 15 but with this line being what the oddsmakers have made it tells me that the Nets are in trouble here. Brooklyn is 21-8 SU on the season but are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites including 0-6 ATS as at home. The Magic are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings including 5-1 ATS in Brooklyn. Hold your breath and take ORLANDO!

Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Bucks- After a slow start to the season the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have won 13 of 16 and have been playing short-handed a portion of the time. New Orleans who started the year 3-16 has now won six of their last 11 games behind Brandon Ingram who is averaging 27.9 points over the past eight games. The Bucks seem to play to the level of their competition as they are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games against teams with losing records and are 1-4 ATS as favorites and 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Golden State at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Warriors- After breaking Ray Allen's 3-point shooting record in New York the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry will play in Boston where Allen set his NBA record. On Monday the Celtics took down Milwaukee with the return to the lineup by Jaylen Brown ending a 3-game losing streak. Boston is 7-4 SU at home this season and are 22-9 ATS in their last 31 as home underdogs. The first place Warriors are 1-4 ATS after a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Boston. Take the CELTICS!

Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

76ers (+) over Nets- With the best record in the East the Nets will host their closest challenger Philadelphia who trails Brooklyn by six-games in the loss column. The Nets were down to eight healthy bodies last time out and just relied on Kevin Durant to carry the load and he responded like a true champion (although he has never won an NBA championship. Philadelphia enters Brooklyn losing 3-of-4 with losses to Memphis and Miami after defeating Golden State on Saturday. The Nets are just 1-5 ATS after a SU win and are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Minnesota at Denver 9:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- This series record between these two has to be considered when handicapping this matchup as the Wolves have lost 12 straight to Denver. The Nuggets have swept the season series that past three seasons against Minnesota but the Wolves are 21-6 ATS in the last 27 meetings in the Mile High City. D'Angelo Russell has been a huge plus for Minny as they are 0-5 without hime and 12-10 with his and he has returned after missing three games with an ankle sprain. Take MINNESOTA!

Charlotte at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Spurs- This is the Spurs fifth straight home game and they are off a 112-97 win over the Pelicans raising their home record to just 6-8. The Hornets have had four player in COVID protocol in their 120-96 loss at Dallas on Monday but will have Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels will return tonight. Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and are 4-0 ATS after a SU loss. Tae the HORNETS!

Indiana at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee just finished a four-game road trip where they defeated a pair of games against sub-500 teams and lost to a pair of clubs with winning records. Indiana is off a 102-100 loss to Golden State but have won three of their last four at home and now go on the road where they are 3-10 SU. Doesn't it seem a bit off that the Bucks would be such a meager favorite at home against a team that has struggled away from home especially against a team that they defeated 118-100 at Indiana in their last meeting and is 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings in Milwaukee. Maybe because the Bucks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 as home favorites. This is BOGUS...take the PACERS!

Phoenix at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Suns- These two have split a pair of meetings each holding serve at home with the Suns off a loss against the Clippers in Los Angeles last night. Phoenix is playing without Devin Booker and center Deandre Ayton while the Trailblazers have lost five straight and 8-of-9. The Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and are 1-5-1 ATS playing without rest while Portland is 3-0-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take PORTLAND!

Golden State at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Warriors- If he couldn't get it done at home with 16 3-pointers in one game what better setting but to make just two 3-pointers at Madison Square Garden. Stephen Curry the NBA's 3-point shooting GOAT will surely pass Ray Allen to move to the top of the list of long distance shots made. New York will be a bit strapped as Obi Toppin and RJ Barrett are in COVID protocols but Alec Burks returns. Knicks just 7-14 SU since their 5-1 start and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games at home but rise for this event. Take NEW YORK!

Milwaukee at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee who has won 12-of-14 cruised yesterday at New York Sunday never trailing and leading buy more than 20-points in the second quarter. Boston has just returned from their West coast trip and won just one of five and should be looking forward to returning to 'Bean Town.' The Celtics played all five of those road games without All-star Jaylen Brown who returns to action tonight. The Bucks have struggled against the Celts and are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston and are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings. Take BOSTON!

New Orleans at San Antonio 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Spurs- New Orleans has established that they are better than the Pistons by defeating Detroit 109-93 on Friday. But, all the news surrounding the Pelicans is not good. All-Everything Zion Williamson who has not played yet this season has had a set back and is not out indefinitely. So, now they realize that it is them against the world without their superstar. San Antonio is just a shell of champions past and most likely will be left out of the postseason playoffs. Spurs played last night at Charlotte losing outright as a 5-point favorite and are just 1-4-1 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Milwaukee at New York 12:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- After a quick start start to the season New York has taken a step back while the Champion Bucks who started slow have picked up the pace. The Knicks has lost five of six and have benched the guy the signed to help a struggling offense. Milwaukee is off a win at Houston Friday after their second loss to the Heat on Wednesday. These two have split a pair of games already this season with the nicks holding MVP Antetokounmpo below his average in both games. Take NEW YORK!

Golden State at Philadelphia 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Warriors- And 'the beat goes on' as the Warriors' Stephen Curry assaults the NBA 3-point scoring records. The 'greatest' shooter in NBA history (my personal opinion) Curry is drawing the attention of not only the public and media but of other players in the league and some aren't so happy about it...like his opponents! Philliy is 3-1 since the return of Joel Embiid since his bout with COVID and he is ready to go. Warriors are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 meetings in the 'Liberty Bell City' and they fall here. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Utah at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Jazz- Utah is at it again! Last season they ran of 18 straight wins and 'covered' most of those victories and now they have won six in-a-row straight-up while covering the last two on the road. The Jazz currently have the No. 2 offense with 115 PPG and are ranked No. 3 on defense at 104.4 PPG allowed. Tough numbers to beat but that's what the Wizards did twice last year against the Jazz winning both matchups. Known for their home court advantage Utah is 7-19-1 ATS against teams with winning home records and the Wiz are 5-0 ATS as home underdogs. Take WASHINGTON!

Boston at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Suns- Phoenix responded well after having their 18-game won streak stop by the Warriors with a win Monday over the lowly Spurs. Boston dropped their third of four against the Clippers 114-111 Wednesday night getting the money as they dropped to 7-9 SU on the road. The Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last eight after a straight-up loss and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven as road dogs. Suns are 3-7 ATS 9in their last 10 as favorites! Take BOSTON!

Sacramento at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Kings (+) over Hornets- Seems a bit odd and very interesting that a below average team Kings that is under .500 (11-14) would be favored on the road against a plus .500 ream that is 7-4 SU at home and 7-0 ATS in their last seven. Such is the case in Charlotte where the Hornets just dropped a pair against the 76ers in back-to-backs. Sacramento has won three straight including back-to-back wins against the Clippers. What makes this 'line' even more perplexing is that the Hornets are the No. 1 scoring team in the NBA but their defense is 30th. Take SACRAMENTO.

Utah at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Jazz- With Philadelphia having won their last three games it bothers me that they have come up the underdog at home even against the Jazz. Utah won by 32 points last night in Minnesota and are 8-3 SU on the road. Philly has had their way against Utah and are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS as hosts. The Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites while the 76ers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Denver at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- New Orleans started the season 3-16 and have turned turn about a bit winning four of their last seven while the Nuggets have lost eight of their last 10 and are a crew of wounded players. Denver is just 3-7 ATS as favorites including 2-6 ATS as road favorites and 2-7 ATS on the road overall. The Pelicans are 8-2 ATS as host against Denver in the last 10 meetings and are 5-2 ATS as home underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Chicago at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Bulls- Like the Knicks were last year it looks like the Cavaliers are a team that is just going to get the best of the number night in and night out as they are 18-7 72% ATS on the season and it doesn't seem that the end is in sight. At the same time the charging Bulls have won four straight and are 17-8 both SU and ATS. Cleveland has covered eight straight although they have lost their last two out to Utah and Milwaukee. The Bulls have had the best o the Cavaliers for years but things are moving in another direction. Take CLEVELAND!