50* VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (OVER 223)

I'll gladly take my chances here with the OVER 223 between the Grizzlies and Cavs. Memphis' is rolling offensively right now and pushing the pace while they are at it. Grizzlies have scored 110 or more points in 7 straight games. They have also allowed 111 or more in each of their last 4 and are giving up 115.4 ppg on the road. OVER has cashed in each of their last 4 games. 

Cavs aren't the best offensive team, but are scoring 109.6 ppg in their last 5 and should be able to score plenty here at home against a soft Memphis defense. Prior to their last game against Charlotte where the two combined for just 198 points, Cleveland had played 4 straight games with a combined score of 126 or more. Give me the OVER 223! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Over 218.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the OVER 218.5 in tonight's NBA matchup that has the Grizzlies visiting the Thunder. This is not your Grizzlies from the last decade. Memphis is pushing the pace behind rookie point guard Ja Morant, who has really been playing well. Grizzlies have posted two of their best offensive ratings in their last two games. Memphis loves to get out in transition and that's one area OKC is struggling. Thunder 30th in PPP allowed in transition. On the flip side the Grizzlies are not a good defensive team. They are giving up 114.5 ppg on the road nad while OKC's offense isn't great, they are averaging 112.7 ppg at home. Give me the OVER 218.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Kings -4.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Sacramento covering the 4.5-point spread at Charlotte. I've really been impressed with the Kings start to this season, as they have had a couple key guys mis significant time and yet they sit 7th in the Western Conference standings. They just recently got back Marvin Bagley III and point guard De'Aaron Fox is expected to play for the first time since Nov. 8th. 

Charlotte has won 3 of their last 4, but are coming off a 107-85 loss at Indiana and have now scored fewer than 90-points in each of their last 2 games. Hornets are also 8-14 in their last 22 games and those 8 wins are against the likes of the Pistons (3x), Knicks, Warriors, Wizards, Nets and Bulls. Charlotte has also shot 41% or worse from the field in 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. 

You might think it's silly to lay points with the Kings on the road, but Sacramento is actually 10-1 ATS over the last 2 seasons when listed as a road favorite of 6 points or less. Hornets are also a team to fade off a bad loss, as they are 3-13 ATS last 16 off a blowout loss by 20 or more. Give me the Kings -4.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Heat +5.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Miami as a 5.5-point home dog against the Lakers. As good as LA has been to start out this season, the Heat come into this one with a perfect 11-0 record at home and you know they will lay it all on the line against one of the league's best. I just think this is a tough spot for the Lakers, who are a long way from home. LA just played at Orlando on Wednesday and this will be their 5th road game in their last 6 games overall. While they beat the Magic by 9, they only shot 43% from the field, which was their worst mark in almost a month. Miami is only giving up 103.1 ppg and hold teams to 43% shooting at home this season. Give me the Heat +5.5! 

50* NBA ATLANTIC DIVISION TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 210.5) 

My money is on the UNDER 210.5 in Thursday's big showdown between the Celtics and 76ers. Both of these teams are trying to lay claim as the best team in the east and both are going to bring it. 76ers are not the same offensive team on the road as they are at home, while Boston is likely down one of their top scorers in Hayward. Both teams are also in some tough scheduling spots with not a lot of rest, so the pace should be even slower than it typically would. Give me the UNDER 210.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Bulls -5) 

I'l gladly take my chances here with Chicago as a small home favorite against the Hawks. Bulls have lost 3 straight, but are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. This team is way better than their record and I think we are getting too good a price here with Chicago at home against a less talented Hawks team that doesn't play good on the road. Atlanta is just 3-10 away from home, where they are giving up 123.2 ppg and are being outscored by more than 13 ppg. Also worth noting these two teams played in Atlanta a little over a month ago and the Bulls won by 20. Give me Chicago -5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (76ers -4) 

I'll take my chances here with Philadelphia as a mere 4-point home favorite against the Nuggets. You got a 76ers team that is rolling right now, with a 10-2 record in their last 12 games. Not to mention Philadelphia is such a good team at home. They are 12-0 at home, outscoring teams by 13.2 ppg. Denver has lost 4 of 5 and are running on fumes playing their 4th straight road game in a span of just 6 days. Give me the 76ers -4! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Raptors -5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Toronto laying a short number on the road against the Bulls. Both teams are in the second leg of a back-to-back, but Chicago's game against Miami yesterday went to OT and I just think a far inferior Bulls team will have a tough time playing well here. Also, Raptors come in having lost 3 straight and are going to be extremely motivated to put that losing streak to rest. The big positive with the slide is it came against the likes of the Heat, Rockets and 76ers. These two also played once already in Chicago back on Oct. 26 and Toronto won going away 108-84. Toronto has also won 10 straight in the series with each of the last 7 coming by more than the number here. Give me the Raptors -5! 

50* NBA SHARP MONEY PLAY OF THE MONTH (Thunder -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Oklahoma City cashing in a win at home against the Timberwolves. I get Minnesota is 7-3 SU and 7-3 ATS on the road, but I think it has them overvalued here. They did just lose and fail to cover in a 121-114 loss at Dallas on Wednesday. They could also be playing this one without one of their best players in Andrew Wiggins. I know the Thunder are just 8-12, but they have played a really tough schedule. They are 7-3 ATS at home and I think they win this one going away. Give me OKC -2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Blazers -3.5)

I'll take my chances here with Portland covering as a small home favorite against the Kings. Who would have thought that Carmelo Anthony would be this good. In his 7 games since joining Portland he's averaging 16.4 ppg 6.0 rpg and 2.0 apg. He's only getting better as he put up 22.3 ppg last week. The Blazers as a team have won 3 of 4 and I'm not concerned about them playing on no rest, especially given how they were able to limit minutes in a blowout loss to the Clippers with no starter playing more than 30 minutes. Give me Portland -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rockets -5.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Houston covering the spread at home against the Heat. THis might seem like a lot for Miami to be catching with how well they have been playing, but there's a chance they won't have Jimmy Butler for this one. This is also their 4th game in 6 days and 3 of those have come on the road. Rockets also going to give a max effort here coming off 3 straight losses and playing on a full 2 days of rest. Give me Houston -5.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Thunder -6) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with OKC covering the 6 on the road against the Warriors. Golden State is a mere 1-7 in their last 8 games with their only win coming against a bad Memphis team that simply didn't give the depleted Warriors the respect they deserve. Golden State is down Curry, Thompson and Russell and could also not have Draymond for this one. OKC will be looking past this one having lost 3 straight and 5 of 6 overall. Give me the Thunder -6! 

50* NBA CENTRAL DIVISION TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Over 219)

I'll gladly take my chances with the OVER 219, as I think these two could easily get into the 230's. Chicago might be a bad team, but they got some playmakers on offense and love to push the pace. Bulls have played at a 107.6 pace in their last 5 games, which is the best mark in the league over that span. Chicago loves to attack in transition and the Pistons are one of the worst at defending in transition. Bulls also have a bad defense. Chicago is giving up 111.3 ppg and 115 over their last 5. Detroit is averaging 111.2 ppg over their last 5 and giving up 112 ppg. Give me the OVER 219! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Magic -3) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Orlando laying a small number at home against the Spurs. I won with the Magic in their last game, as they beat the 76ers 112-97 as a similarly priced 2.5-point home favorite. I think they are fresh right now, playing just their 3rd game in the last 7 days, all at home, so no travel. 

San Antonio has lost 3 straight and 5 of 6 overall. Spurs are simply not very good right now, but their brand is so good that they continue to get respect from the books and the public. No bigger evidence to the Spurs not being what people think is the fact that they are 2-9 ATS in their first 11 games. They are giving up 119.4 ppg on 50.2% shooting in their last 5 and even last year when they were decent they payed awful on the road. Give me the Magic -3! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cavs +10)

I'll gladly take my chances here with Cleveland as a double-digit dog against the 76ers. The Cavs have been a lot more competitive this season under John Beilein. They come in having wno and covered two straight and I like their chances of making a game of it with Philadelphia. 76ers have not been playing great of late, will be resting Al Horford and Ben Simmons is questionable. Even if Simmons plays, I would expect they try to ease him back. Give me the Cavs +10! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Magic -6.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Orlando covering the 6.5-point spread at home against the Grizzlies. I just think Memphis is getting a little too much love off a upset win at home over the Timberwolves, where Minnesota clearly didn't show up to play (allowed 137 points). Grizzlies have been complete no-shows on the road this year, losing by 19 at Miami and by 29 at LAL. Magic are undervalued right now coming off 4 straight losses, but those were to the Bucks, Nuggets, Thunder and Mavs. Only the game against Milwaukee were they not competitive. Orlando won by 9 at home over Cleveland and by 12 at home against the Knicks. Give me the Magic -6.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Bulls +1.5) 

The betting public will want absolutely nothing to do with Chicago at this price, which is part of the reason I love it. The Bulls come in off a loss at home to the Lakers last night. Chicago has now lost 5 of 6 and those that were on the Bulls bandwagon early have long jumped off. Hawks just got back Trae Young in last night's 108-100 upset win over the Spurs. Thing is Young was on a minutes restriction last night, as were a couple other guys. I could see the Hawks limiting those minutes again in a back-to-back situation. Atlanta also is down a key piece in their rotation as John Collins was handed a 25-game suspension. I think Bulls will be the more motivated and fresher team in this one. Give me Chicago +1.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Hornets +2.5) 

I think the wrong team is favored in this one. Charlotte is 3-3 with their 3 losses coming against the Timberwolves, Lakers and Clippers. They just closed out a 4-game road trip with road wins at Sacramento and Golden State. I think they can make easy work of the Pacers. Indiana comes in having won 3 straight, but it's about as unspectacular a 3-game run as you will find with the wins coming over the Nets, Cavs and Bulls. Pacers are still without Oladipo and Myles Turner and big man Domantas Sabonis is questionable with a calf injury. Give me Charlotte +2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Suns +2) 

I'll take my chances here with Phoenix as a home dog against the 76ers. The Suns have to be one of the big surprises in the first couple weeks of the season. Phoenix is 4-2 SU and a perfect 6-0 ATS. They have wins over the Clippers and Warriors (with Curry). Their two losses were by 1-point at Denver and 1-point at home to Utah. All of this with just one game from DeAndre Ayton, who got hit with a 25-game suspension. Kelly Oubre, Frank Kaminsky and Ricky Rubio have all been fantastic alongside Devin Booker. 

76ers are coming off a win at Portland where they won on a last second 3-pointer. Only one day off before playing here in Phoenix and they will not have Embiid for this one. At 5-0 I think this is the definition of a flat spot for Philly, especially with two enticing games on deck against Utah and Denver. Give me the Suns +2! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Bulls -3.5) 

It's not been the start many were expecting for the Bulls, but I got no problem laying a small number at home with Chicago Friday night against the Pistons. Detroit is still without Blake Griffin, won't have Reggie Jackson and could also be down Markieff Morris. Bulls have really just not shot well, but a lot of that is because they have played 4 of their first 5 on the road. I think we get a big effort here at home to snap their 3-game skid and that offense should find it's rhythm against a Pistons defense that allowed the Raptors to shoot 59% from the field last time out. Give me the Bulls -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Clippers -4.5)

I'll gladly take my chances here with Los Angeles laying just 4.5-points at home against the Spurs. San Antonio is off to a 3-0 start and are always going to be a tough out as long as Popovich is in charge, but I think they are getting too much respect against one of the best teams in the league. Don't worry about last night's loss at Utah, as Kawhi didn't play and I think that says a lot about how much he wants to beat his old team in the Spurs. The only person to log more than 30 minutes was Shamet with 33, so the back-to-back isn't a big deal here. This team beat the Lakers by double-digits at home and will do the same against San Antonio. Give me the Clippers -4.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Magic -9) 

I'll take my chances here with Orlando as a big home favorite against the Knicks. Even though the Knicks are 1-3 and trailed by 8 in the final minutes of their only win against the Bulls last time, the public wants nothing to do with laying this kind of number with Orlando. That makes me like the Magic even more. Orlando has not covered a game this season, so it's not like the books are inflating the number here. I just think the Knicks are a really bad team and are going to struggle on the road against a very motivated Magic team. Give me Orlando -9! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Mavs +6) 

I'll take my chances here with Dallas as a 6-point dog against the Nuggets. Mavs are a team to keep an eye with their dynamic 1-2 punch of Luka Donic and Kristaps Porzingis. Dallas will be itching to get back on the floor after letting a 3-0 start slip away in a 2-point home loss to the Blazers. Denver on the other hand is playing on no rest after a 101-94 win at Sacramento last night. Nuggets are 3-0, but all 3 wins have come by 8 or fewer. Give me the Mavs +6! 

50* NBA WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH (Spurs -5.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with San Antonio at home against the Blazers. Just an ideal spot to fade Portland. Not only are the Blazers playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back, they are playing their 3rd road game in the last 4 days. Note they had to use a ton of energy yesterday rallying from a 15-point 1st quarter deficit to squeak out a 2-point win. They also lost a key piece in Zach Collins to a shoulder injury that will keep him out of this one. Give me the Spurs -5.5!

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Thunder -8) 

I cashed in on the Thunder +9 in their near upset win at Utah on Wednesday. I got no problem here laying the 8 at home against the Wizards. Washington is a bad team and while it looks like they played Dallas tough in a 8-point road loss, that was because the Mavs called off the Dogs after going into the 4th quarter leading by 23. This OKC roster is way better than people are giving it credit for. They will show up in their home opener. Give me the Thunder -8! 

50* NBA LATE NIGHT TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Over 232.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the OVER 232.5 in tonight's matchup between the Suns and Kings.   A ton of young talent on both of these rosters and one thing young teams struggle with is playing defense, especially in games that don't matter this early in the season. Not to mention, these two were playing at two of the fastest paces in the preseason, so the tempo is going to be ideal for a high-scoring game. BET THE OVER 232.5! 

50* NBA SHARP MONEY MAX BET WINNER (Bulls -2.5)

I'll gladly take my chances here with Chicago as a small road favorite against the Hornets. Both teams are coming off a bad 2018-19 season. However, the Bulls have one of the better young nucleuses in the league and I think will be a playoff team for sure. Charlotte lost their best player in Kemba Walker and to me it feels like they are tanking for the future this season. Give me the Bulls -2.5! 

50* NBA OPENING NIGHT MAX BET WINNER  (Over 231) 

You can't read a ton from preseason games, but one thing I like to look at is pace. Both these teams ranked in the Top 5 in pace of play this preseason. I think without Kawhi the Raptors will be looking to push the pace a lot more, as they need those easy buckets in transition. As for the Pelicans, they are a young group of kids that want to fly up and down the floor. No Zion no problem, there's a lot more talent than him on this team. They got a lot of guys who can shoot the 3. I got both teams reaching 120 in this one. BET THE OVER 231! 

50* RAPTORS/WARRIORS GAME 6 SHARP TOP PLAY (Raptors +3) 

I'll take my chances here with Toronto and the points in Game 6. I'll take the points as insurance, but I'm fully expecting the Raptors to end this thing tonight. I really thought the Warriors were going to come back and win the title with Durant returning to action, but that didn't last long. Durant is done for good now and it's back to the drawing board for Golden State. Warriors made 20 3-pointers with big games from Curry and Thompson and still were lucky to win. Toronto already won twice in Golden State by double-digits and I wouldn't be shocked if this wasn't all that close late. Give me the Raptors +3! 

50* NBA FINALS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Warriors +107) 

I'll take my chances here with Golden State in Game 5. I know it's still up in the air, but I have a hard time believing that we aren't going to see Durant in action. Will he come in an play at an MVP level after all that time off? Probably not, but if he's anything close to what we know, things just got a whole lot harder on the Raptors defense and a heck of a lot easier for the likes of Curry and Thompson. With that said, I think if Durant plays they win going away. If he doesn't, I still like the Warriors to send this back to Golden State for Game 6. Give me the Warriors +107! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 216) 

I'll take my chances here with the UNDER  in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. I know we just saw these two fly past the total in Game 3, but that was simply a result of the Warriors not bringing the energy on the defensive side of the ball. Raptors were getting way too many layups, which in turn upped their confidence and I believe led to them going 17-38 (44%) from deep. They were +5 on 3-pointers over the Warriors. They were just 11-38 (29%) in Game 2, so we should expect to see regression from Game 3. Golden State can't go down 3-1 with 2 of the next 3 in Toronto. They have to win, which means max effort defensively. I think the same applies for the Raptors. If they are serious about dethroning the champs they need to win this game with Durant out and Thompson at less than 100%. Give me the UNDER! 

50* RAPTORS/WARRIORS GAME 3 SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 213.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER in Game 3. It took an unthinkable scoring drought at the end of Game 2 for that to stay UNDER the total. I think that has a lot of people going back to the OVER in Game 3. Not me. Durant has already been ruled out and I think there's a decent chance that Klay Thompson doesn't play or plays at way less than 100%. We saw how hard it was for the Warriors to score once Thompson went out and I think the effort is going to be there for Toronto, especially on the defensive end. I could easily see both teams not getting to 100 points. Give me the UNDER 213.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Raptors -2) 

I'll take my chances here with Toronto in Game 2. The betting public just can't help themselves when it comes to Golden State, especially in what to them feels like a must win. I just think people are overreacting to how well the Warriors played without Durant in the previous two rounds. They need him to beat Toronto and he's not playing in Game 2. Raptors have the best player on the court in Kawhi and while Toronto might not have a trio of superstars, they are the much deeper team from top to bottom. Add in home court and this is simply too good a price to pass up. GIve me the Raptors -2! 

50* NBA FINALS GAME 1 VEGAS TOP PLAY (Raptors -105) 

I'll take my chances here with Toronto winning Game 1 at home. Betting public is going to be on the Warriors and the books are begging the public to take Golden State with this line. Makes me like the Raptors that much more. Scotiabank Arena has transformed into one heck of a homecourt edge for the Raptors in these playoffs and to no surprise, Kawhi Leonard has put this team on his back. I think he is going to have a huge series, especially while Durant is sidelined. Give me the Raptors -105! 

50* BUCKS/RAPTORS GAME 6 SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 212.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the UNDER in Game 6. We cashed in an easy winner on the UNDER in Game 5 and I think we are going to see a very similar type of game tonight. I could actually see it being even more low scoring. Raptors defense has been great all playoffs and Milwaukee has no choice but to give everything they got on that side of the ball facing elimination. Easily see both teams fail to get to 100 points. Give me the UNDER 212.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 216.5) 

I'll take my chances with the UNDER in Game 5 of the Raptors/Bucks series. The last 3 in the series have gone OVER the total, but two of those were results of blowouts and the other is a game that went to double-overtime. I just think with the thing tied 2-2 and how good these two teams are defensively, we are going to see this thing stay well below the number here. I wouldn't be shocked at all if both teams failed to reach 100 points. Give me the UNDER 216.5! 

50* BUCKS/RAPTORS GAME 4 VEGAS TOP PLAY (Under 217.5) 

I'll take my chances with the UNDER in Game 4. Each of the last two in the series have gone OVER the total, but Game 3 going over was a joke. It was 96-96 at the end of regulation, which is a total of 192. The two teams proceeded to score 38 more points in two overtime periods to finish with 230. As much as people want to focus on the offensive stars, these are two elite defensive teams and this game is massive, as we either have the Bucks go up 3-1 or Toronto tie it up at 2-2. Both teams are going to bring it tonight. Give me the UNDER 217.5! 

50* WARRIORS/BLAZERS GAME 4 SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Blazers +3.5)

I'll take my chances here with Portland sending this series back to Golden State and covering the 3.5 at home in Game 4. I just think this is going to be a really tough spot for the Warriors. They got the commanding 3-0 series lead without Durant and it's nearly impossible not to relax when you are up 3-0. I also don't think Portland will lay down here, especially at home against this team. I'm counting on Lillard to show up after a bad Game 3. Give me the Blazers +3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Raptors +6.5) 

I played on the Warriors last night, as I just thought 1 day wasn't enough for Portland to recover, especially after playing that Game 7 in altitude. Toronto has only had 2 days off since beating the 76ers at home in Game 7, but I think they will be more than ready to go for this one. Also, I don't love teams who are coming off long layoffs in the postseason. Bucks haven't played since last Wednesday and we saw them lay an egg in Game 1 of their last series vs the Celtics. Give me the Raptors +6.5!

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Warriors -7.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Golden State covering the spread at home in Game 1. I just think not having Durant has a lot of people looking to take the Warriors. I get it, but there's a ton of talent still on this Warriors team, most of them the core guys that got all this started. I can't imagine they are loving all the talk about how they got no shot without Durant. I get that Durant won't be out long, but I think it has them a little extra motivated. I also think we are going to see the best of Steph Curry in a showdown against his brother. Blazers also in a really tough spot having just played a Game 7 on the road and now having to play Game 1 on the road. Give me the Warriors -7.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 209.5)

I'll take my chances here with the Raptors and 76ers staying UNDER the total in Game 7. I honestly don't think either team is going to reach 100 points. Keep in mind that in the first 3 games played in Toronto, Philadelphia has managed to score just 95, 94 and 89 points. The 76ers defense has been hit or miss, but we know we are getting a max effort in a winner take all scenario. Give me the UNDER 209.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (76ers +2) 

I'll take my chances here with Philadelphia as a home dog in Game 6. I got no problem with how things ended up in Game 5 with the Raptors blowing out the 76ers. In fact, I was on Toronto in that game. I just think with their backs against the wall, Philadelphia will find a way to send this thing back to Toronto for a Game 7 and I wouldn't be shocked if it's a similar type of blowout to their 116-95 win in Game 3 at home. Give me the 76ers +2! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Raptors -6) 

I'll take my chances with Toronto covering the 6-point spread at home in Game 5. The Raptors showed me a lot by winning Game 4 on the road to tie this thing up at 2-2. Everyone knows the winner of Game 5 goes on to win the majority of the time and I just don't see Toronto failing to get the job done. Outside of a Game 3, the Raptors defense has held the 76ers to 40% or less from the field and under 100 points. If Embiid isn't drastically better than he was in Game 4, this will be an even bigger blowout than the Raptors 108-95 win in Game 1. Give me Toronto -6! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Celtics -1.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Boston winning Game 4 at home and sending this series back to Milwaukee tied 2-2. Celtics had their chances in Game 3 at home, they just couldn't make the big play down the stretch. I also don't think the refs did them any favors with Antetokounmpo shooting a ridiculous 22 free throws. They also were in position to win with Milwaukee having a great shooting game, as they were 50% from the field and 40% from deep. I think the Bucks struggle to come anywhere close to that. Give me Boston -1.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 214.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the UNDER in Game 4 on Sunday. These two have stayed UNDER the total in each of the first 3 games of the series and the UNDER is 7-1 in Toronto's 8 playoff games and 6-2 in the 76ers 8 games. Philadelphia seems to have figured out this Raptors offense and it just got easier with Siakam unlikely to play. As for Toronto's defense, the energy wasn't where it needed to be in Game 3. I'm pretty confident the intensity will be there as they try to avoid going down 3-1 and tie this thing up at 2-2 going back to Toronto. Give me the UNDER 214.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rockets -3.5) 

I'll take my chances with Houston as a small home favorite in basically a must-win at home in Game 3. Warriors took each of the first two games in the series, but both games came down to the wire and Houston has not looked overmatched. I just have a really hard time seeing the Rockets lose this game, as they go down 0-3 and this thing is all but over. I not only think they win, but I think they win this going away. Give me Houston -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (76ers +1.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Philadelphia as a small home dog against the Raptors in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. Toronto rolled in Game 1 at home, but Philly responded in a big way and won Game 2 94-89. They did so with basically Jimmy Butler being the olny starter who was worth a shit. Embiid had 12 points on 2 of 7 shooting, Simmons had a whopping 6 points, while Harris added 9 and Redick had 11. Toronto had 3 starters with 20+, including 35 from Leonard. 76ers are a whole different beast at home and there's just something about being a dog that brings out the best in the Philadelphia faithful. Give me the 76ers +1.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 221)

I'll gladly take my chances with the UNDER 221 in Game 2 between the 76ers and Raptors. These two teams combined for just 203 points in Game 1, which closed with a total of 223. The game stayed under the mark by 20-points, even with the two teams combining for 70 points in the 1st quarter (280 pace). The most points the Raptors have allowed in the postseason so far is 104 and that was Game 1 of the first round against the Magic. Since then they have gone 5 straight not allowing more than 96. I expect more of the same with a much better effort on the defensive side from Philly. Give me the UNDER 221! 

50* NBA WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH (Spurs +5.5) 

I'll take my chances here with San Antonio bouncing back from a ugly showing in Game 4 and at least covering the number (I think they win outright). Spurs have proven they matchup well with the Nuggets. They won Game 1 at Denver and should have won Game 2 (led by 19 points). I just think San Antonio is better equipped both in terms of experience and coaching to win a huge game like this. Give me the Spurs +5.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rockets -2.5) 

I'll take my chances with Houston laying such a small number on the road in Game 4. We cashed on the Rockets in their Game 3 win at Utah and we cashed on the Celtics yesterday in a similar spot, as a small road favorite in Game 4 going for a series sweep. I like this one a little more just given the matchup and circumstances. 

I think Houston is the team with the best shot to dethrone the Warriors and with Golden State their soon to be opponent in the next round, there's plenty of incentive here for the Rockets to get this series over with. I don't expect Utah to lay down at home, but I think a lot of the fight was sucked out of the Jazz in that crushing Game 3 loss, where they couldn't find a way to win with James Harden shooting 3 of 20 from the field (0-15 start). Give me the Rockets -2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Celtics -2.5) 

I'll take my chances with Boston as a small road favorite against the Pacers. Teams up 3-0 in the first round win Game 4 nearly 70% of the time and cover at close to a 62% clip. Boston has certainly turned thins up a notch in the postseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Indiana's 96 points in Game 3 was their highest output in the series. Pacers are shooting just 40% from the field in the series and simply don't have the offensive fire-power to keep pace. I also think the life was sucked out of this team after losing Game 3. Give me the Celtics -2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rockets +135) 

I'll take my chances here with Houston not taking their foot off the gas and taking a 3-0 series lead against the Jazz. I really like this Rockets team and with Cousins going down for the Warriors, I think Houston has a realistic shot of dethroning Golden State. They know their best shot at beating the Warriors is to be as fresh as possible. I really think they got their eyes on a sweep here and outside of the Rockets just not caring, I don't know how you think shifting the series to Utah is going to result in a different outcome. Give me Houston +135! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Raptors -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Toronto taking back control of the series with an easy win and cover in Game 3 at Orlando. No question the Magic are going to be fired up, but I just don't think it will be enough to erase the gap in talent between these two teams. Toronto didn't give the Magic the respect they deserved in Game 1 and it cost them. They came to play in Game 2 and won 111-82. They might make it a little more competitive at home, but I still think the Raptors win by double-digits. Give me Toronto -4.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Spurs -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with San Antonio as a small home favorite in Game 3 against the Nuggets. Denver is lucky they aren't down 0-2, as they had to erase a 19-point deficit. Spurs have looked the better team for the majority of this series and are really really good at home. San Antonio went 32-9 at home, only the Bucks had a better record at home in the regular-season. Give me the Spurs -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rockets -6.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Rockets winning by at least 7 in Game 2 against the Jazz. Houston is a team on a mission after failing to put away the Warriors in last year's postseason. Rockets looked like that same team that gave Golden State fits in Game 1, thrashing the Jazz 122-90. I just think Houston is a much better defensive team than they get credit for and that offense isn't going to be contained at home. Hard for Utah to keep it close. Give me the Rockets -6.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (76ers -7.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the 76ers laying it on the Nets and evening up this series at 1-1 before it heads to Brooklyn. Philadelphia was simply out played from a physical standpoint, which tells me they didn't bring their "A" game to Game 1. I don't see that being an issue in Game 2, as there's all the incentive in the world for them to avoid going to Brooklyn down 0-2. Nets will be motivated to win, but they got the split they came in for and will have a hard time matching the intensity of the 76ers in this one. Give me Philadelphia -7.5!