CELTICS/SIXERS TOTAL

Under is 34-23-1 in all Celtics' games on the season and 32-22-2 in Sixers' games. Under is 19-7 in 76ers' last 26 games as an underdog and 20-8 in Celtics' last 28 games as a favorite. The last head-to-head meeting, on Jan 14, saw 210 points scored (the closing total was 207.5). Prior to that, three straight meetings had gone under the total. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Love the Raptors as they look to rebound from a home loss to Denver. The Raptors had won eight straight SU and ATS prior to that setback. Raptors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. Raptors are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings in New Orleans.

10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 13-6 to the under this season in games with a total of 210 or lower. In their last game, the Thunder took a 106-101 loss at Chicago (total was 216.5). Under is 12-3-1 in Thunder's last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Knicks have given up a decent amount of points in recent games, but on the road and against tough opponents. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 18-5 in Knicks last 23 games as a favorite.

10* play on UNDER. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Boston Celtics are red hot, with six straight wins since a 108-92 loss to the Hawks on Jan. 28. Great spot for revenge and they'll face an Atlanta team that is only 6-13 ATS in its 19 games as a road underdog. 

8* play on Boston Celtics

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to fade the Nuggets who will be playing on no rest after taking a loss at Boston Friday night. Nuggets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest and 9-19 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Raptors have not only won eight in a row straight up, they've also covered the spread in each of those games. They are 6-2 ATS when facing an opponent that is on the second leg of a back-to-back situation. Raptors are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Raptors are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 home games.

10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

SPURS/PELS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

Here we fade the Spurs who are coming off a 136-121 upset win at Atlanta as an 8.5-point underdog Friday night. Spurs are still only 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.

The Pelicans had won four in a row and covered the spread in five consecutive games prior to losing by 15 points as a home underdog to Miami on Thursday. Pelicans are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

SUPER EARLY CREIGHTON/GEORGETOWN CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to back the Georgetown Hoyas who are completely undervalued by the betting market after losing their last 12 games straight up and failing to cover the spread in each of their last four. Creighton is coming off a 54-52 victory over Butler but could not cover the 7.5-point spread. Bluejays are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on Georgetown Hoyas. 

CELTICS/NUGGETS TOTAL

The Boston Celtics are playing their best basketball of the season. They have won six on the bounce and covered near double-digit spreads in each of their last two games. The Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Nuggets are coming off a 132-115 thumping of the Knicks, but they are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Under is 10-4 in Celtics last 14 games as a home favorite. Under is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 road games. Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics are playing their best basketball of the season. They have won six on the bounce and covered near double-digit spreads in each of their last two games. The Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Nuggets are coming off a 132-115 thumping of the Knicks, but they are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

10* play on Boston Celtics.

CAVS/PACERS SIDE

The Cleveland Cavaliers are riding a three-game winning streak SU and ATS. The Indiana Pacers have dropped four straight SU and ATS. In their last game, the Cavs put a 105-92 beating on San Antonio. They are 22-6-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Pacers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Cavaliers are 2-0-2 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors will be playing on no rest after taking a 111-85 beating at Utah last night. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 26-10 in Warriors last 36 games following a straight up loss. The New York Knicks took a 132-115 loss at Denver their last time out. Under is 11-4-1 in Knicks last 16 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S BUCKS/SUNS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Milwaukee Bucks have been hot lately, but this is a tough spot for them in their fourth straight game on the west coast. They've defeated Portland, Clippers and Lakers convincingly in the previous three, but all as favorites. Bucks are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. The Suns are the hottest (and arguably the best) team in the league. Bucks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

BULLS/HORNETS TOTAL

Neither team is playing very well right now with the Bulls losers of three of their last four and the Hornets off five straight losses. The Bulls have had an advantage in recent meetings though (4-0 ATS) and they've scored 120 points or more in six of their last seven games. The Hornets have struggled with their production lately, averaging only 97 ppg over their five-game losing streak. I still like the over as well though I expect the Bulls to keep scoring, as they did in a 133-119 home win against Charlotte in November. 

8* play on OVER. 

BULLS/HORNETS SIDE

Neither team is playing very well right now with the Bulls losers of three of their last four and the Hornets off five straight losses. The Bulls have had an advantage in recent meetings though (4-0 ATS) and they've scored 120 points or more in six of their last seven games. The Hornets have struggled with their production lately, averaging only 97 ppg over their five-game losing streak. I still like the over as well though I expect the Bulls to keep scoring, as they did in a 133-119 home win against Charlotte in November. 

8* play on Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The San Antonio Spurs put up 131 points in a victory over Houston in their last game, but now they'll face a much tougher opponent. The Cleveland Cavaliers have held five of their last eight opponents to fewer than 100 points. Under is 7-1 in Cavaliers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 9-2-2 in Spurs last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

10* play on UNDER. 

Columbia has scored only 63, 66 and 63 points through its last three games, and all went under the total. Under is 6-2 in Lions last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 14-6 in Cornell's last 20 games as a home favorite.

8* play on UNDER.

TOP-RATED 10* CELTICS/NETS TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics have seen seven of their last eight games go under the total. Of their last five opponents, only one (Charlotte) was allowed to score more than 96 points. The Nets are struggling, coming into this game on an eight-game losing streak, despite having Kyrie Irving in the last five (all road games). The unvaccinated Irving is not allowed to play home games due to New York City's vaccine mandate, and they'll miss his production. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Tough spot for the Bulls who will be playing on no rest after getting smacked around by the Sixers on Sunday.

This will be the Suns third straight road game. They put a 95-80 beating on the Wizards at Washington in their last game. For the season, the Suns are 7-1 ATS in their third straight road game and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Additionally, the Suns are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Toronto Raptors have scored 124 points or more in four of their last seven games. In their last game, the Raptors defeated Atlanta 125-114. The over is 4-1 in Raptors' five games where they scored 125 points or more this season. Charlotte took a 104-86 beating by Miami in its last game. Over is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

10* play on OVER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER - MIKE'S 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK

The New Orleans Pelicans have answered a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins. They are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Houston Rockets have lost five of their last six games. They are 5-25 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game, which they did their last time out when they took a 131-106 beating by San Antonio. 

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

CELTICS/MAGIC SIDE

The Boston Celtics have won six of their last seven games. They're still only in eighth place in the East so they can not afford to take their foot off the gas. Here they'll face a Magic team that will be playing on short rest after taking a 135-115 beating by Memphis last night. The Magic are 6-16 ATS as home underdogs this season. The Celtics are perfect 4-0 ATS as road favorites of five points or more. 

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP-RATED 10* NETS/NUGGETS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets have allowed 120+ points in three of their last five games. Over is 5-2 in Nets' last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 6-1 in Nuggets' last 7 games as a home favorite. Denver should be looking forward to taking advantage of this defensively challenged Nets team after three straight losses. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

THUNDER/KINGS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Sacramento Kings have lost eight of their last nine games straight up and they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.

The OKC Thunder will be playing on no rest after winning 96-93 as a 5.5-point underdog at Portland Friday night, but I don't think fatigue will be an issue.

Thunder are 21-6-2 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win. Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Thunder are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

8* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON CBB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a road favorite. I think they'll struggle here against a West Virginia team looking to snap a six-game losing streak. In their last game, the Mountaineers lost by only four points as a 12-point dog at Baylor. Mountaineers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a home underdog and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on West Virginia. 

FRIDAY NIGHT ROCKETS/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The San Antonio Spurs took a 112-95 beating by Miami last night. They are 5-5 ATS in all second legs of a back-to-back set on the season but 4-1 ATS when playing on no rest and facing a conference opponent. I expect to see a much better game from the Spurs here against their rívals the Rockets who are coming off an upset win against Cleveland. The Rockets are still only 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games as an underdog and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

MIKE'S FRIDAY NIGHT CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Cornell Big Red are perfect 7-0 SU at home on the season. They covered the spread in all five lined games and they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. The Princeton Tigers lost 80-74 as a 3-point favorite to against Yale in their last game. Princeton is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games following an ATS loss and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games as a favorite.

8* play on Cornell Big Red. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves have scored 124 points or more in three straight games. In their last game, they put a 130-115 beating on Denver and they are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. The over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings with the Pistons in Detroit.

10* play on OVER. 

HEAT/SPURS 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

The Miami Heat will be looking to snap back from a couple of losses. They're 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss and 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings with the Spurs who are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.

San Antonio has had major issues on the defensive end all season and I expect the Heat to run away with this one. This is also a potential look-ahead spot for the Spurs with a matchup against Houston on deck tomorrow. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

MIKE'S THURSDAY AFTERNOON CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER

Morehead St. Eagles are only 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite, and here they'll face a Tennessee Tech that should be fired up following 70-56 home loss to this very same Morehead St. team on Jan 31. Tennessee Tech could not have played much worse, and we should see a much better effort today. The Golden Eagles are 19-8 ATS in their last 27 games following a double-digit loss at home.

8* play on Tennessee Tech. 

LATE-NIGHT VILLANOVA/MARQUETTE CBB TOTAL

Marquette has held its last four opponents to 54, 64, 63 and 65 points. Under is 7-2 in Golden Eagles' last 9 games as a home underdog and 5-1 in Wildcats' last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Villanova is averaging 72.5 points per game overall on the season, but it drops to 68.0 points per game away from home. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets took a 122-108 beating by Golden State on Monday. They've now lost four in a row, and in the last three they've been outscored by an average of just under 20 points per game. The Cavs are a bit banged up but they still have enough talent to beat Houston. 

10* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

KNICKS/GRIZZLIES SIDE

Good spot to back the Memphis Grizzlies off an OT loss at Philadelphia on Monday and fade the Knicks off a 20-point win over Sacramento. Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Grizzlies are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games. Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

WIZARDS/SIXERS TOTAL

The Washington Wizards have struggled to get buckets in recent games. They've been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last four games, and they took a 112-98 loss at Milwaukee last night. Under is 6-1 in Wizards last 7 games following a straight up loss and 5-0 in Wizards last 5 games as an underdog. The first meeting of the season (on Jan 17) closed with a total of 221.5 points and saw 215 points scored. I don't think the bookmakers have adjusted enough. 

8* play on UNDER. 

WARRIORS/SPURS SIDE

Good spot to fade the Warriors who are likely to rest key players after winning big at Houston last night. Both Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins logged a decent amount of minutes, Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

HEAT/RAPTORS TOTAL

Both teams will be playing on no rest, and I think heavy legs on defense will open up for a high-scoring game. The Heat are 6-2 to the over when playing on 0 days rest this season and over is 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. I also think we'll see a reaction from the Miami players after putting up only 92 points in a blowout loss at Boston last night. Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 games as a home favorite.

I also like the Heat as they will be looking to avenge a triple-overtime loss at Toronto on Jan 29. Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.

8* play on OVER. 

Both teams will be playing on no rest, and I think heavy legs on defense will open up for a high-scoring game. The Heat are 6-2 to the over when playing on 0 days rest this season and over is 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. I also think we'll see a reaction from the Miami players after putting up only 92 points in a blowout loss at Boston last night. Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 games as a home favorite.

I also like the Heat as they will be looking to avenge a triple-overtime loss at Toronto on Jan 29. Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.

10* play on Miami Heat.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back the Miami Heat to snap back from a disapointing triple overtime loss to the Raptors at home on Saturday. Heat are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss, 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog and 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Boston.

The Celtics just rebounded from a bad loss themselves, by winning 107-97 at New Orleans on Saturday. They've been inconsistent all season, and 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Jazz have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10. In their last game, the Jazz took a 119-109 loss at Memphis. They are only 3-14-2 ATS in their last 19 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 8-18-1 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Wolves will be looking to snap back from a pair of underdog losses at Golden State and Phoenix. The Wolves are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Sunday games.

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON BLAZERS/BULLS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like a great spot to back the Bulls to rebound from a 131-122 loss at San Antonio while Portland is in a potential let down spot coming off a 15-point win at Houston. 

The Bulls will have to do without Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, but the Blazers are far from full strength as well and they're simply not a very good basketball team without Dame Lillard on the floor. 

Trail Blazers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog. Bulls are 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 games as a favorite. Bulls are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Sunday games.

8* play on Chicago Bulls. 

The Philadelphia 76ers held the Lakers to 87 points in a blowout win in their last game. They are 27-19-2 to the under for the season and under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Sacramento Kings have allowed 133, 133, 128 and 121 points over their last four games, but two of those games still went under the total. I think we'll see a good effort from the Kings on the defensive end tonight as they'll have fresh legs, coming off two days of rest. The Sixers are 8-3 to the under when their opponent has had more than one days rest.

10* play on UNDER.

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are 29-19 to the over on the season and 10-1 to the over in their last 11 Friday night games. Over is 36-15 in Heat's last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and here they'll face a Clippers team that is only 10-13 SU on the road this season. Over is 5-0 in the last five head-to-head matchups.

10* play on OVER.

TOP-RATED 10* SIXERS/LAKERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 117-107 loss as a double-digit favorite against New Orleans in their last game. They are perfect 6-0 ATS in their last six games off an ATS loss and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 after failing to cover the spread by 10 points or more. 

The Lakers are coming off a 106-96 win at Brooklyn, but they are still only 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and they're 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings with the Sixers. 

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks took a 130-92 loss as a dog at Golden State last night. That's the most points they allowed all season, and I expect a much better defensive showing here against a Portland team that is averaging 108.4 points per game (15th). Under is 8-1 in Mavericks last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 21-5-1 in Mavericks last 27 games as a favorite. Under is 20-8 in Mavericks last 28 games playing on 0 days rest.

The Blazers will also be playing on no rest after losing 109-107 to Minnesota on Tuesday. Under is 7-3 in Trail Blazers last 10 games playing on 0 days rest, 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

Great spot to fade the San Antonio Spurs following a 30-point blowout win against Houston last night. While the Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest, they are also 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog. 

The Grizzlies have had two full days of rest and recovery and plenty of time to mull over a 104-91 loss at Dallas on Sunday. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest, 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games. Grizzlies are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in San Antonio.

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

NBA GAME OF THE YEAR - MIKE'S WESTERN CONF TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

Two of the best defensive teams in the NBA will battle it out at Chase Center Tuesday night. The Dallas Mavericks held Memphis to 91 points on Sunday and they are allowing only 102.5 points per game (3rd) on the season.

The Golden State held Utah to 92 points on Sunday and they are allowing only 101.9 points per game (1st) on the season.

Under is 11-1 in Mavericks last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 36-15 in Mavericks last 51 games as an underdog. Under is 36-17-1 in Warriors last 54 games as a favorite.

10* play on UNDER.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks will be playing on short rest after defeating the Clippers 110-102 Sunday afternoon. Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 games playing on 0 days rest and 6-2 in Knicks last 8 games following a straight up win, and here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the NBA with the Cavs allowing only 102.5 points per game. Under is 15-6 in Cavaliers last 21 home games.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S NETS/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Brooklyn Nets have won three of their last four games, but this looks like a tough spot as they close out a four-game road trip. In their last game, Brooklyn won 117-102 as a one-point favorite at San Antonio. The Nets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win and 3-14 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Minnesota.

The Wolves will be looking to snap back from a 134-122 loss at Atlanta. They are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are 32-13-1 to the under on the season and the under is 20-5-1 in Mavericks last 26 games as a favorite. The Memphis Grizzles are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, but not they'll face a Dallas team that is locked in on defense. This will be the third meeting of the season; the previous matchups saw 187, 200 and 197 points respectively, and the under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS/HEAT NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers put a 116-105 beating on Orlando Friday night, but they are only 6-21 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

The Miami Heat will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 110-108 loss at Atlanta. The Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - MIKE'S TOP-RATED TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

Both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy to the under this season.

The Thunder have struggled with their shooting all season, and they've been held to 102 points or fewer in eight of their last 10 games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are holding opponents to 102.8 which is the third-best mark in the NBA. They'll have fresh legs and will be able to hustle on defense after having two days of rest since seeing a five-game winning streak come to an end with a loss at Chicago on Wednesday.

Under is 14-6 in Cavaliers last 20 home games and 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back Grand Canyon after getting humiliated in a 71-46 loss at Stephen F Austin in their last game. Antelopes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Antelopes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. 

The Sam Houston St. Bearkats are getting too much respect after covering the spread in four straight games, and I think the market has overadjusted. In their last game, the Bearkats put a 71-46 beating on New Mexico State. Bearkats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Bearkats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

10* play on Grand Canyon Antelopes. 

TOP-RATED 10* HEAT/HAWKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Atlanta Hawks have answered a 10-game homecourt losing streak with a couple of solid home wins against Milwaukee and Minnesota, but I think they're in for a tough game when hosting Miami Friday night. The Hawks are only 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and they'll face a hot Miami team that has won six of its last seven straight up and has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games. The Heat are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog and they've won each of the first two meetings with Atlanta this season. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

MIKE'S THUNDER/HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like a great spot to fade the Charlotte Hornets. They've been hot lately winning six of their last seven SU and ATS, but they've been underdogs in almost all those games. Now the Hornets are asked to cover a near double-digit spread, and they'll face a Thunder team that is 25-10-1 ATS in their last 36 games as an underdog and  17-7-1 ATS in the last 25 meetings with the Hornets. Also, I expect a big effort from OKC after losing by 22 points at San Antonio in their last game. 

8* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER - MIKE'S GAME OF THE MONTH 

This looks like a great spot to fade the Indiana Pacers who will be playing on no rest after winning as an underdog at LA Lakers last night. The Pacers are 22-31 ATS off an ATS win and 4-7 ATS off an upset win on the road, both trends dating back to the start of last season. They'll face a Warriors side that is 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite. 

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

MIKE'S THURSDAY NIGHT NCAAB TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Grand Canyon Antelopes have scored 80 points or more in four straight games. Over is 5-0-1 in Antelopes last 6 games as a favorite and 15-6 in Antelopes last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks come into this game with an 11-6 record and they are 8-5 to the over on the season. They average a healthy 75.1 points per game and over is 4-1 in Lumberjacks last 5 home games.

8* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S LATE PACERS/LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER - 10:40 PM START

The Los Angeles Lakers are only 10-21 ATS in their last 31 games as a favorite while the Pacers are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog. The Lakers won outright as a 5.5-point underdog to Utah in their last game, but they are only 5-10 ATS coming off an ATS win on the season. 

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Memphis Grizzlies have won their past six games away from home dating back to Dec. 26 and they are a solid 14-6 SU on the road for the season. They are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 road games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog. The Bucks have lost back-to-back games outright as favorites and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as favorites. 

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

MIKE'S BLAZERS/HEAT 10* TOTAL TOP PLAY

The Miami Heat are 26-18 to the over on the season. They have seen three of their last four games go under the total, but they were facing tough competition in those games. The over is 8-1-1 in Heat's last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 10-4 in Trail Blazers' last 14 games as a road underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors took a 119-99 loss at Minnesota on Sunday. Under is 10-3 in Warriors last 13 games following a straight up loss and Steph Curry is dealing with a sore hand and is a game-time decision. The Detroit Pistons took a 135-108 beating by Phoenix in their last game, but the under is 25-5 in Pistons last 30 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* CBB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Iowa State Cyclones and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 10-7 to the under on the season. Texas Tech has one of the best defenses in the nation, holding opponents to 58.6 points per game (13th). Iowa State is not far behind, allowing only 59.3 points per game. Under is 8-2 in Red Raiders last 10 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TUESDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

Each of the last six head-to-head matchups between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks has gone under the total, and this looks like it should be another low-scoring affair. The Knicks will be playing on no rest and point guard Kemba Walker is questionable with a knee injury. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 home games. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns put a 135-108 beating on the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday. Over is 18-2 in Suns' last 20 games after scoring 125 points or more in their previous game and they are 33-17 to the over following a win of 10 points or more. Tonight they'll face a Spurs team that is 12-3 to the over in its last 15 games as a home underdog and the over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings at AT&T Center. 

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY PELICANS/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Boston Celtics are coming off a 114-112 win against Chicago but, they failed to cover the 7.5-point spread. The Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The New Orleans Pelicans took a 120-105 beating at Brooklyn in their last game, but they had covered the spread in four straight games prior to that outing. 

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to fade the Pistons coming off an upset win as 9-point underdogs against Toronto. The Pistons are 16-34-2 ATS in their last 52 games following an ATS win and 4-19-3 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Suns won by 18 points at Indiana in their last game and they are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games overall and 4-18 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite. They took a 130-109 home loss to the Thunder a couple of nights ago and I think the New Orleans will put them to the test again here on Saturday. The Pels have covered the spread in four straight games. 

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors took a 118-99 beating in Milwaukee last night. Under is 24-9 in Warriors last 33 games following a straight up loss and 15-6 in Warriors last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Bulls will also be looking to get right defensively after giving up 138 points to Brooklyn a couple of nights ago. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

THUNDER/NETS SIDE

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Nets after destroying the Bulls in their own building last night. . Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. The Thunder are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog. 

Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Nets last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games as an underdog.

8* play on OKC Thunder. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Nets after destroying the Bulls in their own building last night. . Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. The Thunder are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog. 

Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Nets last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

WOLVES/GRIZZLIES TOTAL

The Grizzlies are averaging 112.2 points per game on the season, the third-best mark in the league, and it rises to 114.0 points per game home at FedExForum. The Wolves have scored 125 points or more in each of their last three games, but also allowed an average of 125.5 points per game over their last two. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S HEAT/HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Atlanta Hawks are only 38% against the spread on the season and 2-6 ATS in their last eight games. The Heat are coming off an impressive 123-100 win as a 9.5-point underdog at Phoenix on Saturday. They are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog. The Hawks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Miami Heat. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This is a really bad spot for the Washington Wizards who will play their third game in four nights and are on the second leg of a back-to-back after defeating OKC 122-118 Tuesday night. The Wizards still failed to cover the spread. They are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite and 1-11-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

The Orlando Magic are losers of nine straight games, but they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog and 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings with the Wizards. 

10* play on Orlando Magic. 

MIKE'S WOLVES/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The New Orleans Pelicans have lost four of their last five games, and now they'll face a Minnesota team that has been playing great basketball since getting their star players healthy. The Wolves are coming into this game riding a four-game winning streak, and they have put up 135 and 141 points in their last two games. 

Timberwolves are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans.

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a huge let down spot for 9-30 Pistons who are coming off back-to-back wins, the most recent a 126-116 triumph as a 10.5-point underdog against Utah last night. The Pistons are 14-35-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up win and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

The Chicago Bulls will be looking to bounce back from a 113-99 loss at Dallas on Sunday. They are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss and 21-9 ATS in their last 30 games as a favorite.

The Bulls are 9-0 ATS in the last nine meetings.

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 96-82 loss at Golden State last night. They put up a solid defensive effort, and I think that will be the case here again at Sacramento the very next night. Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 games playing on 0 days rest and 7-1 in Cavaliers last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 

The Sacramento Kings will also be playing on no rest after taking a 103-88 loss at Portland last night. Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S SIXERS/ROCKETS NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Philadelphia 76ers are 21-15-2 to the under on the season, but the over is  7-0-2 in 76ers last 9 games as a road favorite. Tonight they'll face a Houston Rockets team that is 17-4 its last 21 games as an underdog and 13-3 the the over in last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. The Rockets took a 141-123 loss to Minnesota last night, and they have allowed 120 points or more in seven of their last eight games. The over is 6-2 during that stretch. I think this will be anohter high-scoring affair involving Houston. 

8* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Chicago Bulls are arguably the hottest team in the league. The Bulls are heading to Dallas riding a nine-game winning streak and they are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games as a road favorite. The Mavs have won five in a row, but they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and the Bulls are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Dallas.

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are coming off a 115-109 win at Portland. Each of their last five and games seven of their last eight have gone over the total. Additionally, over is 10-1 in Heat last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and here they'll visit a Phoenix team that is a phenomenal 17-4 home at Footprint Center on the season. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

BLAZERS/CAVS TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers have lost five of their last six, and failed to cover the spread in each of the losses. They'll have to do without their starting backcourt in Damian Lillard (abdomen) and CJ McCollum (lung) for the time being, and I think they'll struggle with the Cavs here Friday night. 

Cleveland has dropped four of its last five games (0-4-1 ATS), but the Cavaliers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and still a solid 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. The Trail Blazers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.

Under is 14-6-1 in Trail Blazers last 21 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Portland.

8* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S CAVS/BLAZERS TGIF NBA MONEYMAKER

The Portland Trail Blazers have lost five of their last six, and failed to cover the spread in each of the losses. They'll have to do without their starting backcourt in Damian Lillard (abdomen) and CJ McCollum (lung) for the time being, and I think they'll struggle with the Cavs here Friday night. 

Cleveland has dropped four of its last five games (0-4-1 ATS), but the Cavaliers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and still a solid 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. The Trail Blazers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

MAVS/ROCKETS TOTAL

The Dallas Mavericks have held each of their last five opponents to 96 points or fewer. Their last three opponents, OKC, Denver, and Golden State were not allowed to break even 90 points. Dallas will need to keep playing strong defense to win here as Luka Doncic is in danger of missing the contest. The Rockets have been involved in high-scoring affairs of late, but note that the under is 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings with Dallas. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* CELTICS/KNICKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics took a disappointing home loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. I like them to snap back right away with a win at Madison Square Garden Thursday night. The Celtics have been strong in the second leg of back-to-backs lately (6-2 ATS in their last 8 games) and they'll face a Knicks team that is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog. Additionally, Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

CBB BIG BET ALERT - TEXAS TECH/IOWA STATE GAME OF THE WEEK

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games. They have played only one true road game this season, in which they failed to cover the spread. The Red Raiders are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games and here they'll face an Iowa State team that is looking to get back to its winning ways after losing to Baylor as an underdog on its last game. The Cyclones still covered the spread, and they are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on Iowa State Cyclones. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to fade a Dallas Mavericks team coming off three straight wins. They covered the spread as a home favorite against Denver in their last game, but the Mavs are only 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.

The Warriors defeated Miami by seven points as a 10-point favorite in their last game. Steph Curry was held to a season-low nine points, but he and the rest of the Warriors should have a big night from behind the arc here with Dallas allowing opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point land. Warriors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss. Warriors are 17-7-2 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

MIKE'S PROVIDENCE/MARQUETTE NCAAB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The no. 16 Providence Friars are 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS on the season, but this will be just their fourth true road game. The Friars are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite and now they'll face an angry Marquette team looking to snap a four-game skid. 

8* play on Marquette Golden Eagles. 

TOP-RATED 10* GRIZZLIES/CAVS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Memphis Grizzlies looked sharp in a 118-104 win at Brooklyn last night. They'll be playing on no rest here in Cleveland Tuesday night, but I don't think fatigue will be an issue. Grizzlies are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog, and the Cavs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games. 

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

MIKE'S NUGGETS/MAVS NBA MONEYMAKER

Tough spot for the Dallas Mavericks who will be playing their third game in four nights, and on no rest after defeating the Thunder on the road last night. They also return home from a long road trip. The Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight up win.

The Nuggets are missing some players and their coach due to health and safety protocols, but this is more a fade of Dallas than a play on Denver. 

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

TOP-RATED 10* GRIZZLIES/NETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Memphis Grizzlies have been money as underdogs, going 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. The Brooklyn Nets meanwhile are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. The Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Brooklyn.

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

MIKE'S WISCONSIN/PURDUE BIG TEN MONEYMAKER

The Purdue Boilermakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games, and I think they'll come up short once again here against Wisconsin on Monday. The Badgers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and they've had a game to get back into it following a  two week break due to COVID cancellations.

8* play on Wisconsin Badgers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder have scored only 97 and 95 points in their last two games. Now their leading scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was placed in the health and safety protocols Saturday and listed as out for this contest. 

The Dallas Mavericks are allowing only 104.9 points per game (4th) and they've held each of their last two opponents to fewer than 100 points. 

Under is 11-4 in Mavericks last 15 overall. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 games as a home underdog. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S CLIPPERS/NETS TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 106.7 points per game (11th), but their defensive metrics are rather impressive. They're holding opponents to 42.7% shooting from the floor (2nd) and 31.4% from three-point range (1st). 

Here they'll face a shorthanded LA Clippers team that is 5-2 to the under in their last seven overall and 8-1 to the under in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. I expect the Clippers to keep the tempo slow to conserve energy. 

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY SUNS/CELTICS NEW YEAR'S EVE NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both teams are decimated due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but I think Phoenix has an edge with superstar Devin Booker available. The reeling Celtics have lost three in a row and eight of their last 11 games. They made only 35-of-101 shots (34.7%) from the floor in a 91-82 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. It's not easy to get good looks against Phoenix, and I like the Suns to run away with this game. 

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-13 to the under on the season. They are allowing only 101.6 points per game (2nd) and they have held four of their last six opponents to fewer than 100 points. The Washington Wizards are shooting only 32.7% from behind the arc, and the Cavs are the third-best team in the league at defending the three. 

As for pace, both are among the slower in the NBA with Cleveland at 98.5 possessions per game (22nd) and Washington at 97.1 possessions per game (27th). 

10* play on UNDER. 

WESTERN ILLINOIS/IOWA NCAAB TOTAL MONEYMAKER

The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 87.6 points per game, the third-best mark in the nation. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are averaging a healthy 81.8 points per game (22nd), but are also giving up a fair amount of points. Through their last two games, Western Illinois has allowed 80 and 84 points respectively, against far, far worse teams than Iowa. 

Over is 9-2-1 in Hawkeyes last 12 games as a favorite. Over is 11-3-1 in Hawkeyes last 15 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.

8* play on OVER. 

GRIZZLIES/SUNS BOOKIE BLA$TER

I expect to see a big effort from the Phoenix Suns here after taking a home loss to Golden State on Christmas Day. The Suns had won five straight prior to that game, covering the spread in four of the wins. The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back after a win against Sacramento yesterday. I don't think they'll have the legs to keep this close. 

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ SPURS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to fade the San Antonio Spurs after three straight wins, the most recent a 144-109 blowout of Detroit last night. 

The Utah Jazz meanwhile may have won three in a row, but they've failed to cover the spread in five straight games, which the betting market is very much aware of. 

Solid sell high, buy low spot, and it's worth pointing out that the Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

BULLS/HAWKS

The Atlanta Hawks have been involved in low-scoring games, lately, with their last three games seeing 202, 194 and 188 points respectively. The Chicago Bulls are coming off three high-scoring affairs, but all at home. Both teams are shorthanded due to injuries and COVID issues, especially the Hawks. I expect this to be a slow-paced low-scoring game. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* WARRIORS @ SUNS XMAS DAY TOP PLAY

The Golden State Warriors are 21-10-1 to the under on the season. 

The Warriors are averaging 111.5 points per game overall this season, but that number drops to 106.1 points per game on the road. 

The first two head-to-head meetings this season saw 200 points and 114 points. Under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.

Under is 6-1 in Suns last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER - MIKE'S GAME OF THE MONTH (SIDE)

The Milwaukee Bucks will be playing this game on the second night of a back-to-back, but fatigue should not be an issue after cruising to a win against Houston last night. 

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the NBA's Covid-19 protocols, but they're fairly healthy otherwise unlike the Mavs who will be missing at least six players due to the health and safety protocols, including Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr. 

The Mavs defeated Minnesota on Tuesday, but I don't think they'll have enough talent on the floor in this game to keep up with the Bucks.

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

CLIPPERS @ KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Los Angeles Clippers who will be looking to get back on track following three straight losses. They're relatively healthy, unlike the Sacramento Kings who have seven players in the NBA's health-and-safety protocols. 

This is a big revenge spot for the Clippers after losing the first two meetings of the season. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

LATE-NIGHT VIRGINIA TECH @ DUKE NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY

The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils are averaging 86.1 points per game (5th), but here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the nation. The Virginia Tech Hokies are holding opponents to 56.5 points per game (12th). Duke has also been solid on the defensive end lately, holding its last three opponents to 62, 67, and 56 points. 

Virginia Tech knows it needs to slow down the tempo to keep this close. 

Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games as an underdog. Under is 11-5 in Blue Devils last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.

10* play on UNDER.