30* NBA TOTAL OF THE WEEK

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers OVER 205

30*

Cleveland Cavaliers -11

money line parlay the with Chicago, Golden State, and Atlanta is a solid play.

Analysis will be posted on the NBA picks later tonight when the card is finalized. For what it's worth, I think Cleveland wins the East and either Golden State or San Antonio come out of the West.

30*

Chicago Bulls -7.5

analysis coming later tonight 

20*

Los Angeles Lakers -3.5

50* NBA GAME OF THE MONTH

Detroit Pistons -7

The Knicks have reeled off 2 straight wins and most recently beat Eastern conference front runner, Atlanta Hawks. This team is in for a letdown. Even if it isn't a letdown, I would be shocked if management lets them win this game. By winning those games, they may as well screwed up their future and the NBA draft lottery. If they win tonight and Philly loses, they could end up with lower than a 5th pick in the draft. With a loss here, they'll be close to a lock for a Top 2 pick. The Knicks have shown this year they can go completely cold from the field and just get rocked. 

Detroit has the talent to blow this team out. They are also coming off a double digit loss their last outing and this team has excelled ATS in this spot. They have covered 9 straight after getting blown out. Look for the Pistons to win this game by double digits.

20*

Toronto Raptors -1

Was going to release this one last night at +4 but feared a huge over night jump and that's exactly what happened. It wouldn't be fair to you guys as most of you would have got this play at this number regardless. Anyways, I do still like the Raptors to win this game outright and -2 would be the cutoff for this play. No one wants a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs and the Celtics just could lay down the rest of the season to secure the #8 seed.

20*

Utah Jazz -11.5

In a nutshell, this is a horrible spot for Dallas. They have the 7 seed wrapped up and come off a back-to-back after playing a very fast paced game against the Lakers last night. It's always tough to come into the altitude (Denver/Utah) off a back to back and this line should bury the public tonight as no one is going to want to lay this number. I expect the Jazz to rout the Mavs tonight as Utah has been playing exceptionally well lately and have not quit on the season.

UPDATE: Hayward may not be playing in this one, the reason behind the line dropping. If he does not go, I think a smart way to buy back would be the under. At worst, we split.

50* NBA UNDERDOG OF THE MONTH

Philadelphia 76ers +2

I am personally playing part of the wager on the moneyline.

This line is very suspect. The odds makers are telling us that the Bucks are going to take the night off here and mail it in. I fully expect that to happen. Milwaukee just wrapped up a playoff birth and the number 6 seed after having the league's worst record last year. The Bucks are also playing off a back-to-back so this should ensure the letdown. Look for Philadelphia to get up for this game so they can say they ended their season on a high note by beating a playoff team in front of their home fans and give some hope going into next season.

30*

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs UNDER 202.5

Every stat, trend, and indicator for the Phoenix Suns have them playing to the under tonight. They have gone under the total in 25 of their last 35 games and this team is just walking through the end of the season and can't wait to start playing some golf. Even when they play this San Antonio Spurs team they play under the total as well. They have gone under the total in 5 of their last 6 meetings. 

30*

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers UNDER 209

This is a huge game for both clubs as they are both fighting to get into the playoffs. Typically in the NBA, big games go under. Teams give more of an effort on the defensive end in these big games and give the "4th quarter effort" the entire game. The Pacers do have one of the best defenses in the game and they are in the Top 5 in almost every defensive category when playing on their home floor. These two teams have scored under this number in 6 of their last 7 meetings against each other. Given the magnitude of this game, there is only one way to look in this game, at that is towards the under.

20*

Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans UNDER 194.5

20*

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers OVER 207

50* NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR

Brooklyn Nets -5

Revenge really isn't as big of a deal in the NBA as it is in the NCAA, but in certain spots it is. The Wizards crushed the Nets 114-77 their last meeting. Brooklyn definitely remembers that beat down. Brooklyn has been playing well lately, winning 7 of 10 which includes beating Toronto, Portland and Cleveland and almost came back and beat the Hawks their last game. I expect the Nets to play very focused in this one as they haven't lost back to back games in about a month.

As for the Wizards, they have been a mess on the road. The did destroy the 76ers their last game and had a great offensive shooting night. That usually means a let down the next game. The Wizards are just 5-14 ATS their last 19 on the road. With Washington being 0-5 ATS their last 5 games playing on a days rest and Brooklyn being 5-0 ATS their last 5 following an ATS loss, look for the Nets to keep their playoff hopes alive in front of their home fans tonight.

30*

Orlando Magic +6

50* NBA VEGAS INSIDER

Golden State Warriors -9

This is a nightmare scheduling spot for the Portland Trailblazers. They are currently playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, having to make up a game in Brooklyn, but what makes this a terrible spot is that this is the Trailblazers 11th game since they played the Warriors last on the 24th of March. Portland could take the night off here. 

Golden State has now lost 2 in a row and they have been terrific bouncing back after two defeats. The Warriors are 13-3 ATS playing at home this season laying more than 6.5 points. Most will think Portland needs this game more so they'll play harder, but I expect Golden State to play with the sense of urgency and with the line this high, it's telling me Golden State will not be laying down. With the sharps all over this one, we'll go with the Warriors to win by double digits tonight.

20*

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks UNDER 191.5

Leaning Pacers -12 also. Will post if it's an official play.

30*

Boston Celtics -1

20*

Minnesota Timberwolves +11

I don't care WHO Sacramento is playing, they should not be laying double digits to anyone. I'll take my chances here as I just don't see how Sacramento keeps up a full 48 minutes of effort in order to blowout this Timberwolves team.

40* NBA TOTAL OF THE WEEK

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder UNDER 216

40* NBA BAILOUT GAME OF THE WEEK

Los Angeles Clippers -12

The Lakers have been getting destroyed lately and it seems as if they are doing so purposely as they need to keep losing to keep their draft pick. If they fall out of the bottom 5 worst records, the pick is no longer protected and they have to give it up in a trade. The Clippers will have no problem taking out their frustrations on the Lakers as they take pride in dominating their big brother as the Lakers have always crushed them in prior years.

20*

Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers UNDER 200

40* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK

Memphis Grizzlies -4.5

We are banking on Tony Allen and Zach Randolph playing. This will still be a wager as long as ONE of these guys are playing. Obviously, we'd love both guys to play and I expect at least Randolph will start.