LATE NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Vegas Golden Knights are arguably the hottest team in the NHL with nine wins in their last 10 games. They'll be looking to avenge a 4-3 OT home loss to Winnipeg from back in November, and this looks like a favorable time with the Jets dropping four of their last six games. 

8* play on VEGAS. 

MAGIC @ WOLVES TGIF *TOP PLAY*

The Orlando Magic will be looking to put an end to a three-game losing streak when visiting Minnesota Friday night. They've covered the number in five of their last six games overall and they're 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a road favorite. They'll face a Timberwolves team that is just 8-22 SU home at Target Center and 1-6 ATS in its last seven games as a home underdog. Unlike Orlando who is currently holding down the No. 8 seed in the East, the Wolves season is all but over already, and I like the visitors to come through in this one. 

10* play on Orlando Magic. 

LATE NIGHT RAPTORS @ WARRIORS *TOP PLAY*

This looks like a good spot to back the Toronto Raptors who will be looking to build on the momentum of a 123-114 win at Phoenix. The triumph put an end to a three-game losing streak for the Raptors, and they need to go on a run to keep the other contenders at bay at the top of the division. 

As for the Golden State Warriors, while they've won two of their last three, the team they put on the floor those days lacks talent. Big letdown spot for the Warriors in this one following a 16-point win over Denver, and we can note that Golden State is just 4-8 ATS off an upset win as an underdog and 11-19 ATS in all home games this season. 

10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

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This looks like a good spot to back the Toronto Raptors who will be looking to build on the momentum of a 123-114 win at Phoenix. The triumph put an end to a three-game losing streak for the Raptors, and they need to go on a run to keep the other contenders at bay at the top of the division. 

As for the Golden State Warriors, while they've won two of their last three, the team they put on the floor those days lacks talent. Big letdown spot for the Warriors in this one following a 16-point win over Denver, and we can note that Golden State is just 4-8 ATS off an upset win as an underdog and 11-19 ATS in all home games this season. 

Additionally, note that over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) - TOP RATED SIDE *MAJOR WAGER ALERT*

The Washington Wizards took a 133-126 loss at Sacramento last night.

They're however 7-1 ATS in the second leg of a back-to-back set this season, and I think they're catching way too many points here against a Portland team that is 2-6 ATS in its last eight overall.

Additionally, note that while the Blazers are coming off a 23-point win at Orlando, they're just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

NBA 3-PACK

The energy levels in the Brooklyn Nets camp can't be all the high following a 129-120 OT win at Boston last night. I think the Memphis Grizzlies will make sure to drive up the tempo, forcing the Nets to run up and down the floor with them.

Both teams rank in the top 10 for tempo (possessions per game) so playing slow is not the preference of either team anyhow. 

Over is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 4-1 in Nets last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

8* play on OVER. 

NBA 3-PACK

Both the Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks are playing at a tempo that ranks in the bottom third of the league. Additionally, while the Knicks are coming off back-to-back 125 point games, note that they're 28th on the season at just 105.4 ppg on average. Utah has been involved in several high-scoring affairs of late, most recently a 126-113 triumph at Cleveland, but I think this contest will stay under the posted total. 

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Milwaukee Bucks have been held to fewer than 94 points in back-to-back games, but I think they'll break out of the scoring funk in this matchup with Indiana. The over is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 games as an underdog and 15-6 in their last 21 games playing on 1 days rest, which they will be at here following a 116-11 triumph at San Antonio Monday night. 

8* play on OVER. 

LATE NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE *BAILOUT PLAY*

The San Jose Sharks have answered a five-game slide with back-to-back wins over New Jersey and Pittsburgh. 

I think they'll find it tough to make it three in a row though as they'll face a Toronto team that is coming off three consecutive wins. Both teams have had two days off since their last game, but while the Sharks are just 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on two days rest the Leafs are a solid 25-9 in their last 34 games playing on two days rest. 

No team has a higher goals-per-game average than the Leafs, and the Sharks are allowing a poor 3.2 goals per game (25th). 

8* play on Toronto Maple Leafs. 

LATE NIGHT WIZARDS @ KINGS TOTAL

The Washington Wizards are 14-2 to the over in road games where the total is greater than or equal to 230 points this season. This is the final stop of a three-game road trip, with the first two games both going over the total (129-119 loss at Utah, 124-110 win at Golden State). The Sacramento Kings are coming off a low-scoring 106-100 win over Detroit, but note that over still is 7-3 in Kings last 10 home games. 

8* play on OVER.

WARRIORS @ NUGGETS TOTAL

The depleted Golden State Warriors have struggled with their points production all season, and that has certainly also been the case during their current 1-9 stretch. They're 7-3 to the under in those games and here they'll run into an elite Denver team that sure knows how to play defense and will be looking for a more complete performance after giving up 118 to Toronto last time out. While the Nuggets have been involved in mostly high-scoring games lately, I expect this one to stay under the posted total. 

8* play on UNDER. 

ASUN TOURNEY BOOKIE BLASTER

The Jacksonville Dolphins have won four of their last six away from home. They are 9-6 ATS on the road this season and won 53-52 at Stetson last time out. I think they'll put up a good fight here in the Atlantic Sun Tournament matchup with North Florida.

The Osprey have been money against the spread all season (8-1 ATS in their last nine) but considering that Jacksonville is allowing just 65.9 ppg, covering a double-digit spread could prove to be a tougher task than they might expect. 

8* play on Jacksonville. 

LATE PACERS @ SPURS BANKROLL BUILDER

The Indiana Pacers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite and 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings with the Spurs (5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio). As for the Spurs, they're 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. They had to do without forward LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) last time out and he's considered day-to-day. With or without Aldridge, I don't see the Spurs keeping pace with the Pacers in this one.

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

MONDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BLASTER

The Houston Rockets had to fight hard to get past the Celtics at Boston on Saturday, but I think they're in for a much easier ride when visiting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight. 

The Knicks are in a potential flat spot after ending a six-game slide with a 10-point win over Chicago last time out. They're just 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and the Rockets are a dominant 8-1 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings in New York.

8* play on Houston Rockets. 

TOP RATED NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY *MAJOR WAGER*

The Utah Jazz have struggled on the defensive end lately and they were forced to put up a ton of points in order to snap a four-game skid with a 129-119 win over Washington last time out. 

Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers could be just what the doctor ordered to get back on track, considering the Cavs average just 106.5 ppg (26th) and have been held to 104 points in back-to-back losses. 

Both teams rank in the bottom-third for pace (the number of possessions a team uses per game) and while this will be the first meeting of the season, note that the under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): TOP RATED SUNDAY NIGHT SIDE *MAJOR WAGER*

This looks like a great spot to back an angry LA Lakers team who will be looking for a quick bounce back following a 105-88 loss to Memphis on Saturday. They face a Pelicans team that has won six of its last eight straight-up (5-3 ATS), but none of those games were against a team like the Lakers. 

There is a risk that LeBron James will get the night off in the second game of a back-to-back, but note that the Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.

10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

PISTONS @ KINGS NBA TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The Detroit Pistons have struggled to put points on the board lately and they had averaged just 98.4 ppg through a seven-game slide prior to a 113-11 win at Phoenix last time out. As for the Sacramento Kings, they defeated Memphis 104-101 last time out and they've held three of their last five opponents to 103 points or fewer. 

Under is 8-3 in Kings last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. Under is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings in Sacramento.

10* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY BUCKS @ HORNETS BOOKIE BLASTER

The Milwaukee Bucks demolished Oklahoma City Thunger by 47 points last time out. I don't think they'll have let down game, but instead take care of the Charlotte Hornets rather comfortably Sunday afternoon. If anything, this is a potential flat spot for Charlotte following an upset win at Toronto.  

The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last seven overall but they're just 6-15 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season while the Bucks are a solid 22-13 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record (the Bucks are a red hot 9-2 ATS in their last 11 overall).

The Bucks have won the first meetings of the eseason by 41 points and 14 points respectively. I don't see why this time around would be any different. 

8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL) - FLYERS @ RANGERS *TOP PLAY*

The Philadelphia Flyers will enter Madison Square Garden looking for a sixth straight win. They'll face a NY Rangers team which had been almost equally hot with five straight triumphs prior to a 5-2 loss at Philadelphia Friday night. I think that loss took a lot of air out of this Rangers team, and they've had big troubles solving the Flyers lately dropping eight of the last nine meetings. I think the price is right to back the visitors in this one. 

10* play on Philadelphia Flyers. 

NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

I think the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are catching too many points to pass up on when they visit the Jackson State Tigers Saturday night. The Tigers are just 5-9 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record, and with their next game in just a couple of days I think they'll take this opportunity to give key players some rest once they've built up a decent lead. 

8* play on Mississippi Valley State. 

BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Butler Bulldogs are heading into the weekend off three consecutive losses, but I like their chances of not only winning straight up but also covering the number in this matchup with DePaul. This is a big bounce back spot for Butler who took an 81-59 beating at No. 11 Creighton last time out and it'll also look to avenge a 13-point loss at DePaul last month. The Blue Demons have won just two Big East games all season and they've covered the spread in only one of their last six games. 

10* play on Butler. 

SUPER EARLY PROVIDENCE @ VILLANOVA BOOKIE BLASTER

This looks like a good spot to fade the 12th-ranked Villanova Wildcats who are in a look ahead spot with conference-leading Seton Hall on deck. The Providence Friars are a very capable team and they must have all the confidence in the world after reeling off three straight upset wins, defeating Seton Hall, Georgetown and Marquette. 

Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. Friars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

8* play on Providence. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): TOP RATED NUGGETS @ CLIPPERS TOTAL

The Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers are involved in a battle for the second seed in the Western Conference and I expect a playoff-like and low-scoring affair when they clash at Staples Center Friday night. Additionally, both teams are more than capable of playing lockdown defense. The Clippers have allowed an average of just 94.5 ppg over their last two games while Denver held Detroit to 98 points last time out. 

Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games as a home favorite and 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 games as a road underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT SUN BELT BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Georgia Southern Eagles have won four of their last six games and put an 81-61 beating on Utah as a 5-point road underdog last time out. They average a healthy 75.1 ppg on the season, and I like them to keep even pace with the Georgia State Panthers in this one. Georgia State is coming off back-to-back road losses SU and ATS, and while it won by five points at Georgia Southern last month, note that it was losing straight up for most of the game and only managed to pull away late. 

10* play on Georgia Southern. 

THURSDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Washington Capitals will be looking to take down the Jets for the second time in three nights after defeating Winnipeg 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night. They're 44-20 in their last 64 in the second game of a home-and-home situation and 28-13 in their last 41 games as a road favorite. The Jets meanwhile are just 6-18 in their last 24 games as an underdog, 1-8 in their last nine games as a home underdog and 2-5 in their last seven in the second game of a home-and-home situation. Winnipeg enters this contest on a three-game losing streak and I don't think it'll be able to keep up with the Caps despite the home-ice advantage.

8* play on Washington Capitals. 

BLAZERS @ PACERS THURSDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling without injured All-Star point guard Damian Lillard (groin). They've dropped four of their last five games, and here they'll face an elite defensive team in the Indiana Pacers that held Charlotte to 80 points last time out. Indiana is 4-1 to the under in its last five overall and 2-0 to the under after allowing 85 points or fewer on the season. 

8* play on UNDER. 

THURSDAY NIGHT BIG TEN BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Northwestern Wildcats are just 4-10 SU (3-11 ATS) at home. Last time out they took an 83-57 beating by Minnesota here at Welsh-Ryan Arena and they're 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home. As for the Illinois Fighting Illini, they're coming off back-to-back triumphs, including a road win at Penn State. Illinois is 6-2 ATS in its last eight road games vs. a team with a losing home record and needs a win here to stay in the hunt for its first Big Ten regular-season title in 15 years. 

10* play on Illinois. 

LATE NIGHT CLIPPERS @ SUNS *TOP PLAY*

The LA Clippers snapped a three-game skid with a dominant 124-97 triumph over Memphis Monday night. They're 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games as a road favorite and I like them to win and cover in this matchup at Phoenix. 

Note that the Suns are a terrible 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games and in a tough spot with this being their fourth game in six nights, the previous three on the road. Last time out the Suns won 131-11 at Utah and they're just 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): MIKE'S TOP RATED BIG TEN TOTAL

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are an underdog at Penn State Nittany Lions Wednesday night, and for a good reason in my opinion. 

The Lions are third in the Big Ten despite back-to-back losses and can simply not afford to drop this one. On the season, Penn State is 12-2 (8-5-1 ATS) as a home favorite it'll be looking to avenge a double-digit loss to Rutgers on the road last month.

Penn State is holding opponents to 62.0 ppg home at Bryce Jordan Center, and while Rutgers is holding opponents to 62.2 ppg overall, note that the number jumps to 69.5 ppg allowed on the road where the team is just 1-7 SU. 

10* play on Penn State. 

LATE NIGHT OILERS @ DUCKS POWER PLAY

The Edmonton Oilers are a solid 18-12-2 away from home on the season and 7-3 in their last 10 road games. Here they'll face a Ducks side that has dropped five of its last six games overall, four of those home in the Duck Pond. On Sunday, Anaheim fell 6-5 to Vegas in OT and it is 6-22 in its last 28 games playing on one day of rest. It sits near the bottom of the division while the Oilers are challenging Vegas for the top spot, and I expect an easy win for the visitors in this one. 

8* play on Edmonton Oilers. 

TUESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Portland Trail Blazers are just 23-33-2 ATS on the season and playing without injured superstar Damian Lillard doesn't help matters. 

I don't see them keeping up a Boston Celtics team that is 34-20-2 ATS on the season and looking to bounce back from a narrow loss at LA Lakers last time out. 

The Celtics are 11-5 ATS off a loss on the season, including perfect 4-0 ATS on the road off a road loss. 

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

TUESDAY NIGHT BUCKS @ RAPTORS $20 SPECIAL

The Toronto Raptors have won 17 of their last 18 games after beating Indiana by 46 points last time out, but I think they're in trouble when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. 

Milwaukee will be playing on no rest following a 137-134 OT win at Washington last night, but note that the Bucks are 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS when playing on zero days rest this season and they had covered the spread in seven straight games as favorites prior to last night's event. 

Toronto is a tough nut to crack, but if any team can do it it's the NBA-best Bucks. 

8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

OKLAHOMA STATE @ KANSAS TOTAL (9 PM ET START)

The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing just 60.7 (8th) ppg on the season and they limited Baylor to 61 points in an upset win last time out. Here they'll face an Oklahoma State team that put up just 47 points its last time out on the road and averages just 62.9 ppg away from home on the season. 

Under is 16-8 in Kansas games as a favorite this season, 9-4 when the total is 130 to 139.5 points and 16-5 when playing against a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC @ NETS TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The Orlando Magic are 29-24-1 to the under overall this season, no surprise considering their top-ranked scoring defense in combination with one of the worst scoring averages in the league. 

Additionally, they play at a very slow tempo (only 100.1 possessions/game) and I think they'll be allowed to dictate a slow pace for this contest. 

Note that the under is 22-7-2 in Magic's last 31 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 11-5 in their last 16 games playing on two days rest. 

The Nets are coming off a 115-86 triumph at Charlotte; under is 7-2 in their last nine games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 7-1 to the under in their last eight overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED WEST VIRGINIA @ TEXAS NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY,

The West Virginia Mountaineers have dropped four of their last five straight up and they're 2-6 ATS in their last eight games. On the season, they're 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS in true road games, and I think they're asked to cover way too many points against the Longhorns in Austin, Texas Monday night. 

Texas is coming off a solid 70-59 victory as a 5.5-point underdog at Kansas State to make it back-to-back wins. They've played terrific defense in recent weeks and should be to able to fend off the slumping Mountaineers.

10* play on Texas Longhorns. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Edmonton Oilers are in need of a win after dropping back-to-back games, most recently a 5-3 home loss to Minnesota. They're 9-3 in their last 12 after allowing five goals or more in their previous game and I like the price we get on the Oilers at LA on Sunday. The Kings have played fairly well lately with three wins in their last five games, but this is a tough spot following a 2-1 OT loss to Colorado on Saturday. With the Kings 5-11 in their last 16 games following OT on the previous day and 2-6 in their last eight home games, I'll recommend fading the home team in this one. 

10* play on Edmonton Oilers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED SUNDAY NIGHT TOTAL

The Indiana Pacers won 106-98 at New York in their first game back from the All-Star break while the Toronto Raptors defeated Phoenix 118-101. Two relatively low-scoring affairs, and I think the same will hold true for this one. 

The Raptors own the fourth-best scoring defense in the league allowing just 106.5 ppg, and Indiana is also in the top 10 holding opponents to 107.4 ppg. 

Under is 30-12-1 in Pacers last 43 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (XFL): MIKE'S DC DEFENDERS @ LA WILDCATS BEST BET

The DC Defenders will put their undefeated 2-0 record to the test against the winless Los Angeles Wildcats on Sunday.

Last time out they put a 27-0 beating on the New York Guardians, and the Wildcats defense is banged up and just plain bad (62 points allowed in two games) while the Defenders offense is humming under signal-caller Cardale Jones who leads the XFL with 511 yards passing. 

10* play on DC Defenders. 

BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Creighton Bluejays are red hot with eight straight-up wins in their last nine games and a 7-2 ATS record. That stretch includes impressive triumph over  No. 19 Marquette, No. 13 Villanova and No. 14 Seton Hall and I think they'll win and cover the spread against Butler on Sunday. 

The Bulldogs have not been at their best lately with just two wins in their last six games (1-4-1 ATS). This game means a lot for the Bluejays who sit only one game out of first place in the Big East, and it's also a revenge game after a 14-point loss at Hinkle Fieldhouse last month. 

10* play on Creighton. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED SATURDAY NIGHT SIDE

The Dallas Mavericks will be playing on the second day of a back-to-back situation, but I don't think they'll have any issues with Atlanta after rolling over Orlando Friday night. The Hawks have had just one day off since an upset win over Miami Thursday night and we can note that the Mavs are a solid 20-6 in all road games this season and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a road favorite. Atlanta is 7-17 when playing against a team with a winning record, and it's one of the worst defensive teams in the league while Dallas has the third-best points per game average. 

10* play on Dallas Mavericks. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NCAAB): MIKE'S TOP RATED SIDE FOR FEBRUARY

The Boston College Eagles have covered the spread in four of their last six overall, but they came up short in a 78-65 loss at Virginia last time out and I don't see them keeping pace with Clemson in this Saturday night matchup. 

The Tigers have averaged 83 ppg in impressive back-to-back upset wins over Pittsburgh and Louisville and they're one of the best defensive teams in the ACC while Boston College averages only 64.9 ppg on the season. 

We can also note that Clemson has had six days to prepare for this contest while Boston College last played two days ago and this will be the Eagles' third game in just seven days. Look for Clemson to run away with this game. 

10* play on Clemson Tigers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): MIKE'S TOP RATED EPL *BEST BET*

We have a big game on our hands in the Premier League this Saturday with second-placed Manchester City visiting third-placed Leicester. Man City has won five of the last six meetings and I think we're getting a more than fair price on the visitors in this one. 

Leicester has just one win in their last five EPL games and Man C have won seven of their last nine road games all competitions combined. 

We can also note that Leicester is shorthanded in the central midfield with three holding midfielders (Wilfred Ndidi, Hamza Choudhury and Nampalys Mendy) missing for this contest.

10* play on Manchester City. 

TGIF NUGGETS @ THUNDER BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Denver Nuggets took an OT loss to the Lakers in their last game before the All-Star break. They're 9-1-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss and I like them to bounce back here against an OKC Thunder team they've dominated lately, winning nine of the past 10 meetings and they're 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. 

The Thunder have been money against the spread this season, but not as a home favorite and they're 2-8 ATS last 10 as a home favorite. The Nuggets meanwhile are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.

10* play on Denver Nuggets. 

FRIDAY NIGHT NHL PUCKLINE PUNISHER

The New York Islanders are a hefty favorite in this Friday night matchup with the Detroit Red Wings, but I think they'll prove well worth the money and rout the visitors. 

Detroit is coming off a 4-3 win over Montreal, but it had been outscored 16-5 through a four-game skid prior to that, losing each of the last three games by at least three goals. Here the Wings will face an Islanders team desperate to put an end to an 0-4 road trip behind it as the team seeks to remain in the playoff picture. 

The Islanders are 14-6 in their last 20 games as a home favorite and they've won seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings with Detroit, including an 8-2 triumph last month.

8* play on NY Islanders. 

PACERS @ KNICKS BANKROLL BUILDER

The Indiana Pacers took down the Milwaukee Bucks just before the All-Star break, and I think they'll have no trouble to take care of business against the NY Knicks in this one. They've covered the spread in five straight games as road chalk and 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games overall. As for the Knickerbockers they took a 114-96 beating by the hands of Washington last time out.  

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

TGIF COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BLASTER TOTAL

The Buffalo Bulls are 7-0 to the under in their last seven games and limited Ball State to 59 points on 36 percent shooting from the field last time out. As for Kent State, it was held to 49 points in a 21 point loss at Eastern Michigan last time out and it has scored fewer than 54 points in three of its last four games while four of its last five have stayed under the total. 

Both teams are capable of putting up plenty of points on their day, but this total looks too high considering their recent struggles.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED HEAT @ HAWKS BOOKIE BREAKER

The Miami Heat headed into the All-Star break as losers of four of their last five, all on the road. They've been better at home than on the away from home all season, but I think they'll get the job done and win and cover when visiting Atlanta Thursday night. 

Note that the Hawks have allowed 127+ points in three straight games and Miami put up 135 points in an OT win over Atlanta back in December. 

Last time out, the Heat took a 116-101 loss at Utah. They've had more than a week to mull it over and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Additionally, we can note that the Heat are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games while the Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Thursday games.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

OHIO STATE @ IOWA BIG TEN TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the best defensive teams in the nation, but their defense will truly be put to the test here against an Iowa Hawkeyes team that averages 78.2 ppg overall and 81.8 ppg home at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. 

Last time out, Iowa State played a low-scoring affair when it won 58-55 at Minnesota, but I expect to see more fireworks in front of the home town crowd. 

8* play on OVER. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Chicago Blackhawks have dropped six of their last seven games, most recently a 3-2 setback at Winnipeg on Sunday. Returning home to United Center is no guarantee for success as the Hawks are just 12-12-4 in their own building on the season, and they'll host a Rangers team that is 14-11-2 on the road. The Rangers had won four straight (three of them on the road) before taking a 3-1 home loss to Boston last time out. They're 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog and I really like the price we get on the visitors in this matchup. 

8* play on New York Rangers. 

MIDWEEK MADNESS ACC ANNIHILATOR *TOP PLAY*

The No. 11 Louisville Cardinals are coming off back-to-back losses, first at Georgia Tech and most recently an embarrassing setback at Clemson. They had reeled off 10 straight triumphs before that and defeated Virginia 80-73 last time out home at KFC Yum! Center to improve to 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 as a home favorite. 

The Orange have lost four of their last five and took an 80-77 loss at FSU on Saturday. They're 1-5 ATS after allowing 80 points or more and this won't be easy against a Louisville team that averages 77.2 ppg in their own building and ranks 11th in the nation for 3-point shooting home & away combined. 

The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two teams and I think the cardinals will put a real beating on Syracuse Wednesday night. 

10* play on Louisville Cardinals. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have won two of their last three and looked sharp in a 72-57 triumph over Illinois last time out. They've been dominant at home all season long and are2-0 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick and 6-1 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5 points. 

Here they'll host a Michigan side that has won five of their last six games overall, but it is only 2-5 on the road on the season and note that the Wolverines are 0-2 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick.

8* play on Rutgers. 

LATE NEVADA @ NEW MEXICO MONEYLINE MASSACRE $20 SPECIAL

The Nevada Wolf Pack are just 2-7 SU (4-5 ATS) away from home on the season, but they're 1-1 SU and ATS as a road favorite. I expect them to come through with a win here against a slumping New Mexico team that has dropped five of its last six games and we can note that Nevada defeated UNLV 82-89 in OT on the road last time out. 

Wolf Pack are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Lobos are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.

8* play on Nevada. 

NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE *TOP PLAY*

The Penguins are a solid 21-5-4 at home on the season and they've won 10 of the last 14 matchups with the Leafs at Pittsburgh. Toronto is 16-13-1 on the road but 3-8 in its last 11 games as a road underdog. 

This is a tough spot for the Maple Leafs who have played a lot of hockey lately, and we can note that they are 2-11 in their last 13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation and 0-8 in their last 8 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. 

While Toronto has split its last six games, Pittsburgh is coming off a pair of dominant outings and I like the Pens to get the job done in this one.

10* play on Pittsburgh Penguins. 

TOP RATED TUESDAY NIGHT NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Illinois Fighting Illini have dropped for in a row and covered the number in only one of those games. Last time out they took a 72-57 beating at Rutgers and I fully expect Penn state to rout Illinois in this one. The Nittany Lions are aiming for a ninth consecutive victory, and they've covered the spread in each of the previous eight triumphs. They're 9-4 against the number in front of the home town crowd and 5-1 ATS on Tuesday nights on the season. Additionally, we can note that Illinois' leading scorer Ayo Dosunmu missed the last game with a knee ailment and he is questionable for this contest. 

10* play on Penn State. 

MONDAY NIGHT CBB BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The Kansas Jayhawks put an 81-70 beating on Oklahoma last time out, but I predict a much lower-scoring contest when they host the Iowa State Cyclones Monday night. 

The Jayhawks have a truly elite defense that ranks eighth in the nation for points allowed, and I think they'll clamp down on the defensive end in this one after a subpar defensive outing against the Sooners. Kansas is 6-2 to the under when the total is 140 to 149.5 points this season and 16-8 to the under overall. 

The first meeting of the season back in January wasn’t pretty for Iowa State as Kansas put a 79-53 beating on the Cyclones. Iowa State is coming off an 81-52 rout of Texas, but points will be much harder to come by in this one and I expect to see the final score stay under the posted total.   

10* on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED WASHINGTON @ VEGAS TOTAL

The Washington Capitals are coming off a pair of low-scoring affairs, but they're stil 36-21 to the over on the season and I feel confident that goals will come fast and easy for both teams in this matchup.

The Vegas Golden Knights registered a 1-0 victory over the NY Islanders last time out but they're 7-2 to the over in their last nine home games. Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

SUNDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Winnipeg Jets are 4-2-1 over their last six games. They're coming off back-to-back home losses to NY Rangers and San Jose but are still 8-3 in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Here they'll host a Chicago Blackhawks team that headed into Saturday's matchup with the Flames off five straight defeats. The Hawks have lost seven of the last nine matchups with the Jets, and playing on no rest won't do the Hawks any favors in this one. I fully expect the home team to skate away with this game. 

8* play on Winnipeg Jets. 

SUNDAY NIGHT NHL TOTAL BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Columbus Blue Jackets took a 3-1 loss to the NY Rangers Friday night. Four of their last five have gone under the total, and I predict a tight low-scoring affair when they visit the New Jersey Devils Sunday night.

The Devils took a 5-2 loss to Carolina last time out, but that was with Louis Domingue in net. Mackenzie Blackwood will be back in net for this one, and he's been red hot this month with two shutouts and just one goal allowed in three starts. As for Columbus, its netminder Elvis Merzlikins has held opponents to a total of six goals in his last five starts. 

Under is 7-1 in Devils last 8 Sunday games. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 Sunday games.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (XFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED WEEK 2 SIDE 

The Houston Roughnecks opened the season with 37-17 comeback rout of the Los Angeles Wildcats. They dominated both sides of the ball and quarterback P.J. Walker led an offense that totaled 315 yards and averaged 5.7 yards per play. A total of 17,815 fans showed up to help the team overcome an early eight-point deficit, and we can expect a bigger and rowdier home town crowd carrying the home team in this one. 

While the St. Louis BattleHawks won 15-9 on the road at Dallas Renegades in their season premiere, I think they'll struggle to keep up with Houston's explosive offense. Houston has proved it can play defense as well as offense as it held Los Angeles scoreless in the second half while recording a total of five sacks in the victory. 

10* play on Houston Roughnecks. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NHL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Vancouver Canucks have been sneaky good this season and enter Sunday top of the Pacific Division. The Nucks have picked up the majority of their points at home (19-6-3 at Rogers Arena) and they're 8-1 in their last nine games as a home favorite. 

I think they'll pick up a rather comfortable win here against the Anaheim Ducks who are 11-16-4 on the road and coming into this contest off back-to-back losses after getting shut out in a 6-0 loss to Calgary Thursday night. Vancouver has had an additional day of rest since defeating Chicago 3-0 Wednesday night and it is 5-0 in its last five games playing on three or more days rest.

8* play on Vancouver Canucks. 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BLA$TER

I think the total for Sunday's matchup between the Duquesne Dukes and the Fordham Rams looks a little light. 

Note that Fordham has allowed 70+ points in two of its last three games while Duquesne has put up 70+ in three straight games (80+ in the last two). 

While the Rams are a low-scoring team and were held to fewer than 50 points in a 79-49 loss at Davidson last time out, note that they're 4-1-1 to the over in their last 6 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. Duquesne took an 83-80 loss to St. Bonaventure last time out and Over is 7-2-1 in the Dukes last 10 games following a straight up loss. 

8* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

The No. 16 Villanova Wildcats look like a solid road favorite in this non-league contest at Temple on Sunday. Nova is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four games, but at least it snapped an 0-3 SU skid with a 72-71 win against Marquette last time out. 

Getting a break from the Big East schedule could be just what the team needs, and here it'll face an Owls side that might feel a bit too good about itself after winning three of four. I'm not convinced the Owls will be ready for what Nova will throw at them. 

The Wildcats are 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) as road favorites on the season and the favorite is 12-2 ATS in the last 14 head-to-head meetings with Temple. 

10* play on Villanova. 

LATE NIGHT HARDWOOD HAMMER

No team in college basketball is scoring more points than Gonzaga and its 88.5 ppg, and here the Bulldogs will face a Pepperdine team that is allowing 77.4 ppg. Gonzaga put a 90-60 beating on St. Mary's as a 5-point favorite last time out and is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 Saturday games. Pepperdine has covered the spread in only three of 12 home games on the season and it is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 Saturday games.

8* play on Gonzaga. 

LSU @ ALABAMA SATURDAY CBB *TOP PLAY*

The Alabama Crimson Tide have dropped four of their last five games after taking a tough overtime loss to Auburn on Wednesday. They've covered the number in only two of their last six and have had trouble stopping opponents from scoring. That does not bode well for this matchup against a dynamic LSU team that bounced back from road losses at Vanderbilt and Auburn with an 82-79 triumph over Missouri last time out. 

LSU is 3-0 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less or a pick'em on the season and 7-1 ATS in such spots over the last three seasons. Additionally, the Tigers put a 90-76 beating on the Tide as a 5.5-point favorite in Baton Rouge earlier this season. 

10* play on LSU Tigers. 

SUPER EARLY CBB BANKROLL BUILDER (1PM ET TIP OFF)

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have won three straight games and put an 88-42 beating on TCU last time out. I think they'll put up a decent amount of points in this one as well, while scoring could be an issue for the Oklahoma State with the team averaging only 67 ppg and TTU allowing just 62.8 ppg.

The Cowboys have lost seven of their last 10 straight up. They're 3-0 ATS at home on the season and 3-8 ATS against conference opponents.

8* play on Texas Tech. 

SUPER EARLY NCAAB TOTAL

We saw a total of just 118 points scored when these two teams clashed on Jan 14, a 66-52 Kansas win @ Oklahoma. The Jayhawks are top 10 for scoring defense in the nation and they limited West Virginia to 49 points last time out. 

Under is 9-3 in Sooners last 12 overall and 7-0 in their last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 9-2 in Jayhawks last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 10-3 in their last 13 games as a favorite.

8* play on Under. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL): MIKE'S BEST TOTAL FOR FEBRUARY

The San Jose Sharks took a 6-2 loss to Calgary lats time out, and they've scored just 13 goals through their last five games, six of those in win over Edmonton. The Winnipeg Jets took a 4-1 home loss to the Rangers on Tuesday and are scoring just 2.73 gpg at home on the season. At the same time, they've played decent defense lately allowing only 2.4 gpg over their last five contests. The Sharks average 2.41 gpg on the road and under is 9-3 in Sharks last 12 road games and 12-5-1 in Jets last 18 games as a home favorite.

Last but not least, this will be the third meeting of the season with the first two going under the total, both Jets wins at San Jose (3-2 & 5-1). 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED NHL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Wild have won four of their last five following an impressive 4-0 triumph over Vegas Tuesday night. They're one of the stronger home teams in the league at 17-8-4 home at Xcel Energy Center where they average 3.24 goals per game and converting at a 27% clip of their power play opportunities. Additionally, the Wild have stepped up their game on the defensive end lately with just nine goals allowed through their last five overall. 

The visiting New York Rangers have played well lately with five wins through their last seven games. All but two of those seven games were at home though, and I think they'll come up short against a Rangers team that is 13-6 in its last 19 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Minnesota Wild. 

THURSDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to New Orleans off back-to-back losses. They took a 114-106 home loss to San Antonio last time out and I think they'll struggle to contain a New Orleans team that ranks 4th in the league for points per game. The Pelicans are flying high at the moment, winning three in a row and six of their last eight, covering the spread in each win. They're a phenomenal 19-6-1 against the number in their last 26 games overall and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a home favorite. We can also note that this contest will mean a lot for the Pels who have dropped the first three head-to-head matchups with OKC this season.

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

NCAAB BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Central Florida Knights are 8-4 SU at home this season but 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. The visiting Wichita State Shockers are 3-3 SU on the road this season but 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

The Shockers have covered the number in only one of their last eight games overall while winning only three of those eight outright, but I think they should be able to keep a limited UCF offense at bay in this one, particularly after taking an embarrassing 76-43 loss at No. 19 Houston on Sunday. Central Florida on the other hand is in a potential letdown spot following two straight wins (both as favorites).  

Wichita State won the first meeting of the season 87-79 on Jan 25 and it has won four straight head-to-head matchups with UCF. 

10* play on Wichita State Shockers. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Chicago Blackhawks have dropped five of their last six games, and here they'll be playing on no rest following a 5-3 loss at Edmonton Tuesday night. 

The Vancouver Canucks snapped a four-game skid with a 6-2 win at Nashville on Monday to improve to 18-6-3 home at Rogers Arena on the season. 

The Nucks are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a home favorite, 11-3 in their last 14 vs. Western Conference teams and 7-2 in the last nine meetings with Chicago. 

8* play on Vancouver Canucks. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED MIDWEEK TOTAL

The Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA on the defensive end, giving up 120.3 points per game on average. 

Last night they defeated Chicago 126-114, and I predict another high-scoring affair when they visit the NY Knicks Wednesday night. 

The Knicks have one of the worst offenses in the league, but even they should be able to put up points against a drained Wizards team that has seen 47 of its last 68 games when playing on no rest go over the total. 

You never have to worry about Washington putting points on the board (5th in the NBA) and note that the over is 17-5-1 in the Wizards last 23 games as a road underdog and 3-1 in Knicks games with a total of 227 points or higher on the season.

10* play on OVER. 

XAVIER @ BUTLER BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER

The No. 20 Butler Bulldogs are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall, but I think they'll cover the number when hosting the Xavier Musketeers Wednesday night.

Xavier has reeled off three straight outright wins as underdogs but this will be a tough one against a well-motivated Butler team looking to bounce back from a near double-digit loss at Marquette.

The Bulldogs have an elite defense thank ranks 14th in the nation for points allowed and I don't see Xavier putting up nearly enough points to cover the spread in this one. 

8* play on Butler. 

$20 TUESDAY SPECIAL NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have won just two of their last seven games outright, but they're 6-1 against the numbers in those games and 12-4 ATS as an underdog on the season. Here they'll face a North Carolina Tar Heels side that is just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite and just spent a lot of of energy in a 98-96 OT loss to No. 7 Duke on Saturday. "Duke's locker room is very happy, and our locker room is crushed." North Carolina coach Roy Williams told reporters after the defeat. 

8* play on Wake Forest. 

BULLS @ WIZARDS NBA TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The Chicago Bulls are 7-0 to the over in their last seven games and the total for this matchup with the Washington Wizards look a bit light to me. 

The Wizards have one of the absolute worst defenses in the league, but they're top 5 for points scored with 115.5 ppg. Last time out they took a 106-99 loss to Memphis but they're still 7-2 to the over in their last nine games. Chicago has allowed an average of 124.6 ppg through a five-game skid so I'm not concerned about the Wizards bouncing back putting points on the board, and even though the Bulls are among the lowest-scoring teams in the league I think they'll get plenty of open looks in this one. 

The Wizards are 17-9 to the over when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season. 

10* play on OVER. 

PENN STATE @ PURDUE TOTAL BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Purdue Boilermakers own a top 10 scoring defense in the nation and they're also one of the slowest at just 67.8 possessions per game. They've allowed 68 or fewer points in three straight games and they're allowing just 57 points per game home at Mackey Arena on the season. Five of their last six overall have gone over the total, but I think the bookmakers have overadjusted the number for this one. 

The No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the hottest teams in the conference, but while they're capable of putting up but numbers, there's no doubt that the Lions can play D as well. Additionally, we can note that they're 4-1 to the under in their last five games. 

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): MIKE'S BAYLOR @ TEXAS *TOP PLAY*

The No. 1 Baylor Bears put a 59-44 beating on the Longhorns in Waco just over a month ago, and I predict another Baylor win at Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX Monday night. Baylor is holding opponents to 59.0 ppg on the season and Texas has struggled to score for the better part of the season, and even more so in recent games putting up just 58 and 57 points respectively in its last two contests. 

The Longhorns have dropped five of their last seven, and while Baylor hasn't been at its best in the last two games (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS) I expect the Bears to come motivated for this one. 

Bears are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 9-2 ATS away from home on the season. Longhorns are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games.

10* play on Baylor. 

KINGS @ BUCKS MONDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a 122-102 win over San Antonio. The over/under is 16-8 in Kings' games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 on the season and 11-3 in their last 14 overall. Here they'll face a Milwaukee side that is averaging more points per game than any other team in the league and the over is 16-5 in the Bucks' last 21 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Over is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings. Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED MONEYLINE

The white-hot Tampa Bay Lightning travel to Ohio riding a six-game winning streak, and I think they'll extend it with a triumph over the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

Columbus is 12-2-1 since New Year, but it has won only three of its last five while scoring a total of just nine goals during that stretch. Such anemic offense won't cut it against a Tampa Bay side that ranks second in the league for goals scored while boasting the fifth-best power play percentage. 

The Blue Jackets are one of the better teams in the league on the defensive end, but this is a less than ideal spot as they'll be playing their third game in four nights and I don't see them stopping the Lightning who are 18-2-1 since December 23rd. 

10* play on Tampa Bay Lightning. 

NETS @ PACERS HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Indiana Pacers have dropped five on the bounce after taking a 124-117 loss to New Orleans last time out. 

They've struggled to cover the number in recent weeks, but I think they'll come through here against a Brooklyn side that has covered the spread in five of its last six overall but only two of its last 10 on the road. We can also note that Brooklyn star guard Kyrie Irving has missed the last three games with a knee injury and he has been ruled out for this one. 

Pacers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pacers are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in the series.

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

LATE NIGHT HEAT @ BLAZERS BANKROLL BUILDER

The Miami Heat own the best home record in the league, but they're not nearly as strong on the road. Here they'll visit a Portland team that has been money against the spread lately, covering in six of its last seven games with the only misstep a blowout loss at Denver. The Blazers should be well up for this one after taking a 122-111 loss at Miami back on Jan. 5. 

8* play on Portland. 

JAZZ @ ROCKETS SUNDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL

The Houston Rockets had averaged 122.8 ppg through a four-game winning streak before coming out flat in a 127-91 loss at Phoenix last time out. Here they'll face a Utah Jazz team that just snapped a four-game skid with a 117-114 triumph over Portland and will be looking to keep the momentum going. 

Over is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 road games and 18-6 in their last 24 Sunday games.

Over is 15-6 in Jazz games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 points and 2-0 when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 

8* play on OVER. 

OHIO STATE @ WISCONSIN BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Wisconsin riding a three-game winning streak. They've held opponents to 59, 59 and 58 points during that stretch and are 10-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less on the season. 

As for the Badgers, they've dropped three of their last four after taking a 70-52 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, They're 1-5 ATS after scoring 60 points or less this season and they've covered the spread in only one of their last seven games overall. 

The Buckeyes will be well up for this one after dropping a 61-57 decision to the Badgers in Columbus last month, and I expect them to get revenge today. 

10* play on Ohio State. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER): MIKE'S TOP RATED EPL BET FOR FEBRUARY

Sheffield United are coming off a pair of road victories, and I think they'll carry that momentum into this home game against Bournemouth.

The visitors have dropped eight of their last 10 away from home and while they're battling to avoid relegation, note that Sheffield United are in contention for a Europa League/Champions League spot.

Five of Sheffield United's seven Premier League losses on the season have come against teams in the top three in the table, and I think they'll have no trouble to take care of business against the Cherries in this one. 

10* play on Sheffield United. 

LATE NIGHT SPURS @ KINGS TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off three straight defeats, and they've allowed 125+ points in each of the last two. The bookmakers expect the Spurs to end the skid as a small favorite at Sacramento Saturday night, and we can note that the Over is 7-3 in Spurs last 10 games as a favorite and  6-1 in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. As for the Kings, they're 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games as an underdog and 10-2 to the over in their last 12 overall.

Over is 12-6-1 in Kings' games with a total closing at 223 points or more this season while the Spurs are 16-8 to the over in such games. 

10* play on OVER. 

WEST VIRGINIA @ OKLAHOMA BIG 12 BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The West Virginia Mountaineers have a top-20 scoring defense in the nation and have held their last two opponents to an average of 59 points. They're 15-7 to the under on the season and 6-2 to the under in their last eight road games. 

As for the Oklahoma Sooners, they've struggled to shoot the ball lately (63.2 ppg average last five games). Eight of their last 10 overall and each of their last six games closing as an underdog have gone under the total. I think they'll struggle to get open looks against this solid West Virginia team and that we'll see the final score stay under the posted total with quite some margin. 

10* play on UNDER. 

BLAZERS @ JAZZ LATE NIGHT TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers have played four straight overs following a 125-117 win over San Antonio Thursday night. Facing a defensively challenged Portland side with heavy legs just might be what Utah needs to break out of its five-game slump. Last time out, the Jazz were held to 95 points by Denver, but note that over is 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 6-1 in Trail Blazers last seven games as an underdog.

8* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED TGIF NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors are very accomplished on the defensive end, but note that they're both 27-23-1 to the over on the season. 

The Raptors defeated Indiana 119-118 in Toronto just a couple of days ago (total closed at 216) to push their winning streak to 12 games, and I expect this to fly over as well. 

Over is 7-2 in Raptors last 9 road games. Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 home games and 6-1 in their last 7 games as an underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

MARYLAND @ ILLINOIS BIG TEN BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

There is a lot at stake in this contest as with both teams at 8-3, the winner of this one will take sole command of the Big Ten conference. 

No. 21 Illinois took a 72-65 loss against 17th-ranked Iowa on Sunday, its first setback in a month. The Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss and I like them to bounce back here. The No. 9 Maryland Terrapins have won five straight following a 56-51 triumph over Rutgers, but it wasn't pretty and the Terps trailed by five at the half. 

The Terps won the first meeting 59-58 win Dec. 7, but they're 1-3-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a winning home record and Illinois should be able to put up an even better fight in its own building. 

10* play on Illinois. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): TOP RATED TOTAL *MAJOR WAGER*

I expect to see a relatively low-scoring affair when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Thursday night. 

Louisiana Tech owns a top-25 scoring defense in the nation on the season, and the total for this contest is inflated after four straight overs through a four-game winning streak. Five of its previous six had gone under though and under is 25-12-1 in the Bulldogs last 38 road games. 

As for the Hilltoppers, they've alternated over and unders through their last four games, and we can note that they're 11-4 to the under in their last 15 games as a home underdog (WK is a 1.5-point dog at the time of this pick). 

Louisiana Tech came away with a 62-50 home win against Western Kentucky in the lone meeting last season and while more points is expected for this one, I doubt it'll reach the posted total.

10* play on UNDER. 

PELICANS @ BULLS THURSDAY NIGHT TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

While the Chicago Bulls are on the lower end for offensive efficiency, I think they should be able to put up a fair amount of points against a New Orleans Pelicans side that is allowing 117.2 ppg on the season and took a 120-108 loss to Milwaukee last time out. The Pels are 14-5 to the over in their last 19 overall and 7-2 to the over in their last nine games as a favorite. As for the Bulls, they've allowed an average of 131 points through their last two games and each of their last five has gone over the total. 

10* play on OVER. 

BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The No. 13 Seton Hall Pirates are 3-1 SU and ATS as favorites of fewer than five points this season, and I like them to win and cover at Georgetown Wednesday night. We can also note that they'll be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 74-62 home loss as an 8.5-point favorite against Xavier to close out a three-game road trip and that Seton Hall is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 road games following three or more consecutive home games and 7-0 ATS in its last seven games following a double-digit loss at home.

As for the Hoyas, they just snapped a three-game SU and ATS skid with a 73-72 upset win at St. John's which sets up a potential let down spot tonight. 

10* play on Seton Hall. 

GRIZZLIES @ MAVS NBA TOP RATED TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 96-82 win over Detroit. I think buckets will come a lot easier for both sides when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Memphis is 6-2 to the over through its last eight on the road and the over is 6-1-1 in its last eight vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Additionally, the Grizzlies are 12-7 to the over in games with a total of 225 points or higher while the Mavs are 11-6 to the over in such games. 

10* play on OVER. 

LATE NIGHT SPURS @ LAKERS $20 TUESDAY SPECIAL

The San Antonio Spurs let us down on Monday as we lost with the under in their 108-105 loss at LA Clippers. The over is 18-6 in Spurs last 24 games playing on no rest, and that's a trend I expect to continue here at the Clippers cross-town rival Tuesday night. The LA Lakers are coming off a 129-113 triumph over Sacramento and they're 9-2 to the over through their last 11 games. Additionally, the over is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Los Angeles.

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL): BEST NHL MONEYLINE FOR FEBRUARY

I like the Arizona Coyotes to end a five-game slide and come through with a win when they host the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night, particularly, as the visitors might feel a bit too good about themselves after winning four of their last five and defeating Calgary 8-3 on the road last time out.

The Yotes have had two days off since a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago and they're 5-0 in their last five games playing on two days rest. With motivation and urgency favoring the home team, I think this is a no brainer spot to back Arizona. 

10* play on Arizona Coyotes. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): TOP RATED BIG TEN SIDE *WHITE HOT 11-0 RUN*

The No. 9 Maryland Terrapins have won four on the bounce and seven of their last nine games, including an impressive 82-72 victory against No. 17 Iowa on Thursday. They're 6-2-1 ATS during that nine-game stretch and I think they'll win and cover the line when hosting Rutgers in Big Ten action Tuesday night. 

The Scarlet Knights took a 69-63 loss to Michigan last time out and while their defense is one of the best in the conference, they'll find it hard to slow down a Maryland team that is humming on all cylinders and has scored 77 points or more in three straight games. 

The Terps are a perfect 5-0 ATS as a home favorite of fewer than 10 points on the season and I'm counting on them to remain perfect after this contest.

10* play on Maryland Terrapins. 

LATE NIGHT SPURS @ CLIPPERS BOOKIE BREAKER

The San Antonio Spurs managed just 90 points in a home loss to Charlotte last time out but they average 110.0 points per 100 possessions (5th) on the season. They're however almost as poor on the defensive end as they're prolific when on the ball. Here they'll visit an LA Clippers team that averages a healthy 115.4 ppg and just put a 118-106 beating on Minnesota and I predict a high-scoring affair. 

Over is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 games as a road underdog, 7-2-1 in Clippers last 10 games as a home favorite and 7-0-1 in their last 8 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points. Additionally, the over is 20-8-2 in Clippers last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): TOP RATED SIDE FOR FEBRUARY

The Indiana Pacers are far from their best at the moment. They've dropped two of their last three games and took a 92-85 home loss to the lowly New York Knicks last time out, but I like them to bounce back to win and cover the number when hosting the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. 

While the Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up loss, the Mavs are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up win, which they are following a 123-100 win over Atlanta on Saturday. 

Indiana is 7-0 ATS as a home favorite of five points or fewer on the season. 

10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

SUPER BOWL LIV BEST BET

I like the San Francisco 49ers to take down the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. 

KC has a scary good offense, but let's not forget that San Francisco ranked eighth in the NFL in scoring defense (19.4 ppg) during the regular season, and it gave up just 30 combined points against the Vikings and Packers. Additionally, the Chiefs do not have much of a Plan B (no running game) if the Niners figure out how to stop QB Patrick Mahomes. 

On the opposite side of the ball, the 49ers have the firepower to match the Chiefs' explosive offense. QB Jimmy G is no Showtime Mahomes, but San Fran's running game averaged the second-most rushing yards per game through the regular season (144.1) and the team averaged 235.5 rypg in their two playoff wins. Note that the Chiefs' run defense is just 25th in the league and they are 2-3 in games where they gave up 150 yards rushing or more this season.  

10* play on San Francisco 49ers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED BULLS @ RAPTORS SIDE

The Chicago Bulls are 1-4 ATS through their last five games and they travel to Toronto off back-to-back road losses. The Bulls are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog while the Raptors are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games as a home favorite. Toronto is on fire as it will try to push its winning streak to 11 in a row, and I expect a blowout win for the defending-champion Raptors in this one. Chicago does simply not have the firepower to threaten a Toronto team that is elite on the defensive end of the hardwood. 

10* play on Toronto Raptors.