10* NBA Vegas Insider TOP PLAY

PLAY ON: OVER 237.5

10* NBA Late Night PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON: Clippers -1.5

10* NBA Situational PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON: Cavs -4

10* NBA - 76ers/Thunder TOP PLAY

PLAY ON: Over 2228.5

10* NBA Late Night PLAY OF THE MONTH

PLAY ON: Clippers -5

10* NBA Vegas Insider TOP PLAY

PLAY ON: Heat -2.5

10* NBA - Vegas Insider Top Play

PLAY ON: Magic/Pacers OVER 236.5

10* NBA Situational PLAY OF THE WEEK 

PLAY ON: Hornets +7.5

10* NBA Vegas Insider TOP PLAY 

PLAY ON: PHOENIX SUNS -5.5

10* NBA Vegas Insider Top Play 

PLAY ON: Pacers +6 (-110) 

10* NBA - Heat/Hawks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON ATLANTA HAWKS -4.5

10* NBA Bucks/Pacers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS -2.5

10* Cavs/Thunder VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON CLEVELAND CAVALIERS -1.5

10* NBA Spurs/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON SPURS/KNICKS OVER 221.5

10* NBA Magic/Mavs VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC -1.5

10* NBA Kings/Rockets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS -2.5

10* NBA Bucks/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON BUCKS/KNICKS OVER 223.5

10* NBA Cavs/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON CLEVELAND CAVALIERS +6.5

10* NBA Pistons/Thunder VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON DETROIT PISTONS +6

10* NBA Spurs/Clippers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON SPURS/CLIPPERS OVER 227

10* NBA Bulls/Pistons VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -1

10* NBA Magic/Blazers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC -2.5

10* NBA Rockets/Magic VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC -3.5

10* NBA Suns/Warriors VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON SUNS/WARRIORS OVER 234.5

10* NBA Heat/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +9

10* NBA Nuggets/Heat VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +3.5

10* NBA Nuggets/Heat VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS -2

10* NBA Heat/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +8.5

10* NBA Heat/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON HEAT/NUGGETS OVER 219

10* NBA - Heat/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +7.5

10* NBA Celtics/Heat VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON CELTICS/HEAT UNDER 210.5

10* NBA Heat/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +8.5

10* NBA Celtics/Heat VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS (+135)

10* NBA Nuggets/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -3

10* NBA Celtics/Heat VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -3

10* NBA Nuggets/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -5.5

10* NBA Heat/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON HEAT/CELTICS UNDER 216

10* NBA Lakers/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS -5.5

10* NBA Heat/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +8.5

10* NBA Lakers/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +6.5

10* NBA 76ers/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -6.5

10* NBA Knicks/Heat VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT -5.5

10* NBA Celtics/76ers VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -2.5

10* NBA Heat/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS -3.5

10* NBA Suns/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS -5.5

10* NBA Warriors/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON WARRIORS/LAKERS UNDER 227.5

10* NBA Celtics/76ers VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON PHILADELPHIA 76ERS +3

10* NBA Warriors/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -3

10* NBA Nuggets/Suns VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON PHOENIX SUNS -4

10* NBA Lakers/Warriors VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS -5.5

10* NBA 76ers/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON 76ERS/CELTICS UNDER 217

10* NBA Lakers/Warriors VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +4.5

10* NBA Heat/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS -4.5

10* NBA Suns/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON SUNS/NUGGETS OVER 226

10* NBA GRIZZLIES/LAKERS VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -4.5

10* NBA - Celtics/Hawks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -6.5

10* NBA Knicks/Cavs VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON CLEVELAND CAVALIERS -5.5

10* NBA Wolves/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES +10

10* NBA - Grizzlies/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES +4.5

10* NBA Celtics/Hawks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS -5.5

10* NBA Grizzlies/Lakers VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -4

10* NBA Cavs/Knicks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS -1

10* NBA 76ers/Nets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BROOKLYN NETS +5

10* NBA Wolves/Nuggets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES +8.5

10* NBA Hawks/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON ATLANTA HAWKS +10.5

10* NBA Warriors/Kings VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS PK

10* NBA - Heat/Bucks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS -9

10* NBA Warriors/Kings VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS +100 (ML)

10* NBA Bull/Heat VEGAS INSIDER on Bulls +6

10* NBA Thunder/Pelicans PLAYOFF INSIDER

PLAY ON THUNDER/PELICANS UNDER 227

10* NBA Wolves/Lakers PLAYOFF INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -8

10* NBA Raptors/Celtics VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON TORONTO RAPTORS +2.5

10* NBA Heat/76ers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT +3.5

10* NBA Lakers/Clippers VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON LAKERS/CLIPPERS UNDER 230

10* NBA - Celtics/76ers VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON BOSTON CELTICS +120

10* NBA 76ers/Bucks VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON MILWAUKEE BUCKS -5.5

10* NBA Mavs/Heat VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON MIAMI HEAT -1

10* NBA Hawks/Nets VEGAS INSIDER 

PLAY ON BROOKLYN NETS +103

10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2:

I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a slim 2-point road favorite against the Bulls. Los Angeles will be out for revenge from Sunday's 108-118 home loss to Chicago. There was a bit of trash talk at the end of that game with Beverly doing the "too small" after he scored on LeBron. I expect the best that the Lakers have to offer in this one and let's not forget this is a team that had won and covered in 5 of their previous 6 games. LA also has a slight rest edge, as they have had the last two days off, while Chicago had to turn right back around and play the Clippers in LA on Monday. Give me the Lakers -2! 

10* NBA Situational VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC +7.5: 

I'll take my chances with the Magic as a 7.5-point road dog against the Grizzlies. This feels like a bit of a flat spot for Memphis, who will is not expected to have Morant for this game. Grizzlies are also still without Ziare Williams, Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams. Memphis is a comfortable 2.5 games ahead of No. 3 Sacramento and 3.5 back of the Nuggets for the No. 1 seed with just 8 games to play. Not a lot of incentive for them to go all out, especially against a bad team like Orlando. They also got a game on deck tomorrow night against the Clippers. 

Orlando is out of it, but this is a young and talented team. One that I think is motivated to finish strong to take a positive into next year. Magic have won 3 straight and are 6-1-1 ATS over their last 8 games. Give me the Magic +7.5! 

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PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES +5: 

I'll take my chances with the Timberwolves as a 5-point road dog against the Kings. Minnesota has gotten healthy with the return of Karl Anthony Towns. Wolves have won 3 straight. Most recently winning on the road at the Warriors 99-96 as a 6.5-point dog. I like Minnesota to keep this within the number and potentially win outright. Kings could be without Fox (Questionable). Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off 2 or more home wins are just 7-29 (19.4%) ATS in the month of March over the last 5 seasons. Give me the Timberwolves +5! 

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PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -3.5:

I'll take my chances with Minnesota as a mere 3.5-point home favorite against the Hawks. The Timberwolves are without Anthony Edwards, but Karl Anthony Towns has been upgraded from out to questionable. I think there's a good chance he plays. I'm not expecting a ton from him either way in his first game back. Minnesota won without both Edwards and Towns in their last game at New York and put up 140 points in the process. Hawks aren't a great road team and are in an awful scheduling spot playing the second of a back-to-back. Also 3rd game in 4 days. Give me the Timberwolves -3.5! 

10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER +6.5

I'm betting Oklahoma City as a 6.5-point road dog against the Clippers. I just feel like LA is getting a little too much respect in this spot. Clippers come in having won 5 of their last 6. They did blowout the Blazers by 15-points in their last game, but the other 4 wins were all by single-digits. This will be LA's 3rd game in 4 nights and these two teams will turn around and play each other again on Thursday. OKC is the more rested team, as this will be just their 2nd game in 4 days. Thunder have consistently been undervalued. They are 7-2 SU and 7-2 ATS over their last 7 games. Give me OKC +6.5! 

10* NBA Over/Under PLAY OF THE MONTH

PLAY ON MAVS/GRIZZLIES OVER 229.5:

These two teams should have no problem eclipsing 230 points. I believe there's some value with this total due to the questionable tags on both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. I think both play. Irving returned from a 3-game absence on Friday and played 39 minutes. Doncic didn't play in that game, but he did practice fully on Thursday. Dallas has had the last two days off. That's quite a boost to their offense, which is averaging just 110.0 ppg over their last 5. 

Key is that Doncic and Irving are not good defenders. You don't got much shot containing this Memphis offense, even without Morant, if you aren't fully connected on the defensive end. Grizzlies defense hasn't been great of late, giving up 119+ in each of their last 3. Give me the OVER 229.5! 

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PLAY ON UTAH JAZZ +8: I'll gladly take my chances with Utah as a 8-point road dog against the Heat on Monday. I don't get why Miami is getting so much respect in this one. The Heat are simply not playing great basketball and frankly haven't played up to expectations all season. They just on the road to the Magic 114-126 on Saturday, falling to 4-8 over their last 12. Utah comes in off back to back road wins and have covered 3 straight. Collin Sexton should be returning from his hamstring injury any day and there figures to be a good chance Jordan Clarkson returns from a finger injury that has kept him out of their last 3 games. Either way, I like Utah to keep this within the number. Give me the Jazz +8! 

10* NBA Non-Conf TOTAL OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON RAPTORS/CLIPPERS OVER 229: 

I don't see these two teams having any problem eclipsing 230 points in this game. Clippers have been in a lot of high-scoring games of late. OVER is 6-2 in LA's last 8 games. In 4 of their last 6, they have scored and allowed 120+ points in the same game. OVER is 3-0 in the last 3 for the Raptors. Toronto should be able to take advantage of the Clippers lackluster defense. I also don't see them slowing down LA's offense, especially on the road. Give me the OVER 229! 

10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -1.5: I'll take my chances with the Lakers as a 1.5-point home favorite against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. I've backed this LA team quite a bit since the trade deadline and will continue to look to do so until I feel the books have properly adjusted for how much better this team is. Even without LeBron, this team is still improved than what they were. There's so much more quality depth throughout the lineup and there's a good chance they will be getting back D'Angelo Russell, who has missed the last 5 games with an ankle injury. 

On the flip side of this, Memphis is down several key players right now. Morant is away from the team indefinitely, Brandon Clarke was lost for the season just a few days ago to an Achilles injury and steven Adams is still out with a back injury. Also a tough scheduling spot for the Grizzlies, who are finishing up a 4-game road trip that started last Tuesday in Houston. Give me the Lakers -1.5! 

10* NBA Over/Under VEGAS INSIDER

PLAY ON PELICANS/KINGS OVER 236.5:

Until the Kings cool off or start trying on the defensive end, the OVER has to be in serious consideration whenever they play. Since returning from the All-Star break, Sacramento has played 6 games and scored at least 123 in every game (over 130 points 3 times). They have shot better than 50% from the field in all of these games. 

During this run the Kings have allowed at least 115 points in every game. If we just take the two low marks during this run (123 and 115) that puts us at 238 points. The total should at least be that and even then I think there's value with the OVER. Give me the OVER 236.5! 

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PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS -2.5: I love the Knicks as a mere 2.5-point road favorite against the Heat. New York is playing well above their market value right now. Knicks have won 7 straight. They were 5-1 in their last 6 before the All-Star break and have won 4 straight since coming back. NY is 9-1 ATS during this run.

Miami is a team going in the complete opposite direction. Heat have lost 4 of their last 5 and are just 3-11 ATS in their last 14. Clearly playing below their market value. Miami continues to be without point guard Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler figures to sit either tonight or tomorrow (listed as questionable). Even with Butler, I like New York to win and cover. GIve me the Knicks -2.5! 

10* NBA Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +1.5:

I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a 1.5-point dog in this game. I get LA is playing without LeBron and are on no rest after a game last night in Memphis. I just think the Lakers are not only playing desperate, they are a better team after the all-star break. 

Yes, OKC and them are both neck and neck in the standings. I just think the Lakers are the more motivated of the two to actually get in the playoffs. I also don't think near enough is being made of the Thunder playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He might be the most underrated player in the game. Guy is averaging 31.0 ppg, 5.7 apg, 4.7 rpb. 1.6 steals/game and 1.1 blocks/game. On top of that, this is not a team that plays much defense. They have allowed 120+ in 4 straight. Give me the Lakers +1.5! 

10* NBA Eastern Conf PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON BROOKLYN NETS +6.5:

Even with Antetokounmpo expected back for the Bucks after he missed their last game against Phoenix, I love the value we are getting with Brooklyn in this spot. Milwaukee is simply being way overvalued right now. The Bucks have won 14 straight and with Boston's loss last night at New York, they have overtaken the Celtics for the top spot in the East. 

Even though Giannis didn't play, that was a big game for this team, given the history those two teams have having met up in the finals two years ago. 

I think they could have a hard time mentally getting up for this game against a Nets team that is no longer a threat with Durant and Irving leaving town. Brooklyn may not have the superstar talent it did a couple weeks ago. That doesn't mean they are just a pushover. Lot of guys trying to prove something on this team. Nets have covered 5 of their last 6 at home (only non-cover was a 3-pt loss as a 2-pt dog). I think there's a really good chance they don't just cover, but win this game outright. Give me Brooklyn +6.5! 

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PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -1.5: I'll take my chances with Chicago as a slim 1.5-point home favorite against the Nets. I just feel this is a good spot to buy-low on the Bulls in the first game back from the All-Star break. They have to be itching to get back on the floor after losing 6 straight going into the break. 

Brooklyn has played well since the big trades depleting them of their two best players in Durant and Irving, but I don't think it's sustainable. The guys left behind and brought in felt like they had something to prove. Not saying they won't fight, I just think they are a better bet at home than basically being priced to win outright on the road to cover.

Bulls have done well as a home favorite. Chicago is 30-16 (65%) ATS as a home favorite over the last 2 seasons. Give me Chicago -1.5! 

10* NBA Over/Under PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON MAVS/NUGGETS OVER 231.5: I'll take my chances with the OVER 231.5 in Wednesday's matchup between the Mavs and Nuggets. I mentioned this when I took the OVER in the Mavs' last game, I just don't think the books have properly adjusted for how much better the Mavs got offensively when they adding in Kyrie Irving. Teaming two of the NBA's most skilled offensive players together. We are just in the baby stages of this and it looks great. At least offensively. The defense is a different story. It's been bad and that was to be expected. The had to give up some good depth pieces in that trade and Irving's not exactly known for his defense. 

All of it adds up the total just not being high-enough. I think on a below-average night this Mavs offense will put up close to 120. With Dallas' defensive struggles and how good the Nuggets are offensively, they too should easily hit 120. This total should be closer to 240. Give me the OVER 231.5! 

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Play on Timberwolves/Mavericks OVER 231.5: I just think there's tremendous value with the OVER in Mavs games right now. Dallas, who already had one of the best offensive players in the NBA in Doncic, added one of the best offensive players in the NBA in Kyrie Irving. Everything so far, looks like its going to work. Kyrie is playing amazing and in their first game with Irving/Doncic, the Mavs shot 52% from the field, with 20 made 3-pointers. Key here to the OVER, is while Irving is a nightmare on offense, he's not the best defendender. In that same game, Dallas allowed the Kings to shoot 51% from the field, as they lost 128-133 in OT. 

First game they will be together at home and they are facing a Timberwolves team that is giving up 116.8 ppg on the road this season and have allowed 123.4 ppg on 53% shooting over their last 5 games. Feels like a game where the Mavs can easily hit 130 points. That alone should have this total in the 240s. Give me the OVER 231.5! 

10* NBA Vegas Insider PLAY OF THE MONTH

PLAY ON THE INDIANA PACERS -1.5: The Suns were the big winners of the trade deadline, landing Durant from the Nets. They are now the favorites to make the Finals out of the West. I think it has them overvalued in the betting market tonight. Durant isn't playing until after the All-Star break, Booker is expected back after sitting the first of a back-to-back, but he's still being eased back from a groin injury that cost him more than a month. They gave away two huge rotation pieces in Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges. Of the 9 guys that saw minutes last night, 5 played more than 30 minutes. It's a getaway game with it being the last of a long 5-game road trip east. 

The big reason there's value here, is because of how bad Indiana looks on paper right now. The Pacers are just 2-13 over their last 15 games. That's just two wins in more than a months time. A lot of that losing came without their best player in Haliburton. He's back and should be back close to 100%. Indiana as a team should also be real fresh here. This is just their 2nd game in 5 days. They should be extremely motivated here and that should be enough to get them the win. Give me the Pacers -1.5! 

10* NBA Central Division PLAY OF THE MONTH

PLAY ON INDIANA PACERS +5: This to me is the time to buy big on the Pacers. Indiana is off a win and cover, but are just 2-11 SU over their last 13 games. They also didn't dominate in their win, sneaking out a 107-104 victory against the Kings, so I'm not expecting the public to be crazy about backing them just yet. I think it all adds up to their being some great value here with the Pacers. 

Most of the losing during their 2-11 stretch, came with star point guard Tyrese Haliburton sidelined. He returned in Thursday's 111-112 loss at home to the Lakers. He was great, scoring 26 points with 12 assists on 46% shooting. He didn't play great offensively in their win over the Kings and yet they still be a good Sacramento team playing on 0 days rest.

Keep in mind, prior to Haliburtons injury, Indiana was playing great basketball. This is not going to be an easy game for the Cavs, who are just 10-16 SU on the road this season. Just too much value to pass up. Give me the Pacers +5! 

10* NBA Non-Conference PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS -4: I really like the value we are getting with the Wizards as a 4-point home favorite against the Blazers on Friday. Washington has been rolling of late. Wizards have won 6 straight and are a perfect 6-0 ATS in those games. This team has finally gotten healthy.  Because they were so bad early on, the public is slow to get on board, which allows the value to linger with them. 

I don't think 4 points is a lot to ask them to cover with how well they are playing, especially with this not being an ideal spot for the Blazers. Portland is coming off a big 122-112 win at Memphis as a 5.5-point dog on Wednesday. Solid win, but the Grizzlies aren't at full strength right now. I think they could be a little flat here, especially with this being the first of a back-to-back. Potential for guys to sit out or have their minutes reduced. 

I also think the Blazers are just a bit overvalued right now. Not only are they off the big upset win, but they have won 4 of their last 5. Those 3 wins were against the Spurs, Jazz and Hawks, all at home. Prior to beating the Grizzlies in Memphis, Portland hadn't won on the road since beating the Rockets in Houston back on Dec. 17! Give me the Wizards -4! 

10* NBA Revenge PLAY OF THE MONTH

PLAY ON THE SACRAMENTO KINGS PK: I'm going big on the Kings in Monday's rematch vs the Timberwolves. Love Sacramento in this spot. These two teams played in Minnesota on Saturday with the Timberwolves pulling out a 117-110 win. Minnesota also comes in having won 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. I just feel it has them way overvalued here. Kings are going to be the more motivated side having lost the first meeting and are the better team to begin with. 

I just don't think the line move is justified given the spot. Kings were a 3-point road favorite on Saturday and now are a pick'em in some spots? Kings are 22-10 ATS last 32 on the road when revenging a same season loss over the last 3 seasons (7-3 ATS this season in any revenge spot). They are 6-0 ATS this season when they come in having lost 3 of their last 4 and 5-2 ATS as a road favorite of 6 or less. Give me the Kings PK! 

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PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +8.5: I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a 8.5-point road dog against the Celtics. No question that Boston is the better team, but 8.5 is ridiculous given how well the Lakers have been playing and the fact that they got back Anthony Davis from injury and recently added a quality bench player in Rui Hachimura. He 12 points and 6 boards off the bench in just 22 minutes in his Lakers debut, posting a +17 +/-. They could also be getting back guard Lonnie Walker, who hasn't played since late December. Walker is 4th on the team in scoring (14.7 ppg) and arguably their best 3-point shooter (38.4%). 

Celtics will be playing without Marcus Smart, who might be the 3rd or 4th best player on their team, but easily the heart and soul of this team. He brings a different level of energy that I think the rest of the guys feed off of. Boston is also a team that has really solidified itself in terms of being an elite team. They don't got much to prove. Lakers are a team trying to save their season. Just too many points for me to pass up. Give me Los Angeles +8.5! 

10* NBA Over/Under PLAY OF THE WEEK

PLAY ON RAPTORS/KINGS OVER 237: I will gladly take my chances with the OVER 237 in Wednesday's non-conference clash between the Raptors and Kings. 

I think the spread can sometimes give you a good feel for how the books see the game playing out. The fact that Toronto was just a 4.5-point dog when the line opened and has dropped to 3.5, tells me the books like the Raptors in this spot. Given that the Raptors have are 6-games under .500 and losers of 3 of their last 4, the books know everyone is going to be on Sacramento, given the Kings come in having won 7 of their last 8 and fresh off a 133-100 blowout win over the Grizzlies. 

I'm not quite ready to bet against the Kings as a small home favorite, but I do think there's big time value with the OVER. Given how good the Kings offense is, especially at home (124.7 ppg), you have to think the only way for Toronto to cover is for them to win in a shootout. I agree and I think I'm with the books in that we aren't going to get a huge effort defensively from Sacramento in this game. 

On the flip side, the Raptors just played a 3-game road trip at New York, Milwaukee and Minnesota, where they gave up 121 to the Knicks, 130 to the Bucks and 128 to the T-Wolves. This is one of those games where I will be shocked if both teams don't hit at least 120 points. Give me the OVER 237!