LATE-NIGHT SUNS @ LAKERS NBA MONEYMAKER

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off back-to-back losses, and they'll be severely shorthanded here as they could have as many as 10 players missing due to Covid-19 protocols or injuries. 

The Phoenix Suns meanwhile are a lot healthier, and they just got leading scorer Devin Booker back from a nearly three-week absence because of a hamstring injury. 

Lakers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games. Suns are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* WOLVES @ MAVERICKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Two shorthanded teams will battle it out at American Airlines Center Tuesday night when the Dallas Mavericks host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Mavs are without several key pieces due to injuries and the league's health and safety protocols. Among the missing players is Luka Doncic who is expected to miss his fifth game in a row because of right ankle soreness. 

The Timberwolves will also be without several players, but they have D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns available. The Wolves have been playing well lately coming into this game riding a four-game winning streak. They defeated Dallas 111-105 in Minnesota on Sunday. 

Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog.

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

SUPER EARLY NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY  - 12:00 PM ET TIP-OFF

The East Carolina Pirates are 7-4 to the over on the season. They're shooting 37.2% percent from three-point range (49th), and here they'll face a Southern Miss team that is allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from behind the arc (259th). 

The Eagles are coming off a 74-65 loss to UL Monroe, a game where they shot 25-of-52 (48%) from the field. east Carolina has surrendered 70+ points in back-to-back games, and I think both teams will score a decent amount of points in this one. 

10* play on OVER. 

LATE-NIGHT NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 7-4 to the under on the season, but I think they'll be able to score freely here to help push this game over the total. They have the second-best field goal percentage in the nation, and here they'll face a Northern Arizona team that has let a lot worse teams than Gonzaga run up the score. Over is 6-2 in Lumberjacks last 8 overall.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The over/under is 73-58 in all NBA games this month and 11-3 to the over in games with a closing total of 224 points or more. 

The Rockets are allowing 112.9 points per game on the season (28th) and they have given up 116 points or more in four of their last six games (over is 5-1 in Rockets last six). 

The Rockets have the highest pace factor in the league, averaging 103.1 possessions per game, and I think they'll really push the tempo here against a Bulls team that will be playing in no rest after defeating the LA Lakers on Sunday. 

We saw 231 points scored when these two teams clashed in Houston on Nov 24. I expect them to combine for 230+ this time around as well.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* CBB TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Texas Longhorns are holding opponents to 53.6 points per game (2nd) on the season, and they are 6-3 to the under. The Stanford Cardinal are 6-3 to the over, but on Nov 20, Stanford was held to 18-of-45 shooting from the field in an 86-48 loss to Baylor. Now they'll face a defense that is arguably even better, and I expect this game to go under the total.

10* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY NIGHT CAVS @ BUCKS NBA MONEYMAKER

The Cleveland Cavaliers have quietly emerged as a beast in the East, coming into this contest with the fourth-best record in the conference while riding a five-game winning streak.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a tough spot, missing several key players due to injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, and they'll be playing on no rest after taking a 116-112 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. 

Cavaliers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bucks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

SUPER EARLY ROCKETS @ PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Houston Rockets have played reasonably well in recent weeks, playing tough teams close while also recording more than a few upset wins. The Detroit Pistons on the other hand are losers of 13 straight following a 122-113 setback to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

Rockets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

8* play on Houston Rockets. 

MIKE'S TGIF BUCKS @ PELICANS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Milwaukee Bucks were without two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and six other players when they faced Indiana on Wednesday. They still managed to defeat the Pacers by double-digits, and I think they have enough talent on the floor to take care of business against a Pelicans team that won only one of the last six head-to-head meetings. 

The Bucks are shooting 36.2% from three-point range (7th), and the Pels are allowing opponents to shoot 36.9% from behind the arc (27th). 

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are holding opponents to 103.8 points per game on the season. The Orlando Magic are averaging only 101.3 points per game. 

Miami has held two of its last three opponents to fewer than 100 points, the exception the red hot Cavs who put up 105 points. Orlando has failed to break 100 points in two straight games. 

We saw only 197 points scored with a closing total of 212 points when these two rivals clashed on October 25. Six of the last nine meetings have gone under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

WIZARDS/SUNS SIDE

Good spot to back the Wizards who are getting no respect from the betting market after failing to cover the spread in each of their last seven games. They took a 119-105 loss at Sacramento last night, but it's worth noting that the Wizards are 28-11-2 ATS in their last 41 games playing on 0 days rest. The Suns will be without star guard Devin Booker (hamstring) for a seventh straight game and they've covered the spread in only two of their last six. 

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

SIXERS/NETS TOTAL

The Philadelphia 76ers will be playing on no rest after taking a loss at Miami Wednesday night, but I think they'll bounce back here against a severely shorthanded Brooklyn team. The Nets had only eight players available against the Raptors on Tuesday, and while they won that game, I think they'll be too gassed to keep up with Philly in this one. 

In addition to Philadelphia winning and covering the spread, I also like the under as neither team is likely to push the tempo.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers will be playing on no rest after taking a loss at Miami Wednesday night, but I think they'll bounce back here against a severely shorthanded Brooklyn team. The Nets had only eight players available against the Raptors on Tuesday, and while they won that game, I think they'll be too gassed to keep up with Philly in this one. 

In addition to Philadelphia winning and covering the spread, I also like the under as neither team is likely to push the tempo.

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The slumping Charlotte Hornets have won only two of their last 10 games. While they've covered the spread in the majority of those games, I don't think that will be the case here against a fairly well-rested Spurs team that has has two days off since a 112-97 win over New Orleans on Sunday. This will be the finale of a five-game homestand for the Spurs, and they need a win here to get out of it with more wins than losses. 

Spurs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite. Hornets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as a road underdog. Spurs are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings at AT&T Center. 

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without several key pieces due to injuries and Covid-19. Among them Antetokounmpo, Matthews, DiVincenzo who all entered health & safety protocols while Khris Middleton (knee) is a gametime decision. 

The Pacers had won three straight before taking a loss to Golden State on Monday. They are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and I think they'll be looking to make the most of this opportunity to beat the shorthanded champs, especially after losing the first two meetings of the season by a combined 28 points. 

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

TOP-RATED 10* TUESDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors trailed for pretty much the whole game before coming back to defeat the Pacser in Indiana last night. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400, and they'll face such a team here with the Knicks only 5-9 straight up home at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks are going through a rough patch, having lost six of their last seven straight up and failing to cover the spread in each of the losses. The Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog and the Warriors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings at the Garden. 

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

WARRIORS/PACERS TOTAL

The Golden State Warriors are 18-7-1 to the under on the season, and 8-1 in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Additionally, the Warriors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss, and I expect them to snap back here after taking a 102-93 loss at Philadelphia in their last game. Under is 7-1 in Pacers last 8 games as an underdog.

8* play on UNDER. 

HEAT/CAVS TOTAL

The Miami Heat are 16-11 to the over on the season, but 4-1 to the under their last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 17-11 to the under, and the under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games as a favorite. Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors are 18-7-1 to the under on the season, and 8-1 in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Additionally, the Warriors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss, and I expect them to snap back here after taking a 102-93 loss at Philadelphia in their last game. Under is 7-1 in Pacers last 8 games as an underdog.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

SUPER EARLY BUCKS @ KNICKS NBA MONEYMAKER - 12:00 PM ET START

The New York Knicks have won only one of their last five games, and they've experienced severe scoring woes lately being held to 102 points or fewer in three of their last four games. The Bucks have been involved in mostly high-scoring games lately, but head-to-head matchups with the Knicks tend to be relatively low-scoring affairs. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MIKE' SMARQUETTE VS UCLA NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The UCLA Bruins are elite offensively, they are averaging 82.9 points per game while shooting 39.2 percent from 3-point range, but there are question marks about their defense. Note that UCLA gave up 86 points (OT) to Villanova on Nov 12 and 83 points to Gonzaga on Nov 23. 

Now they'll face a Marquette team that is averaging 74.7 points per game, which improves to 78.6 points per game at home. 

10* play on OVER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH - MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL

The Golden State Warriors are 17-7-1 to the under on the season, 5-1 to the under in games with a closing total lower than 218 points. 

The Philadelphia 76ers are 15-9-2 to the under on the season, 12-6 to the under in games with a closing total lower than 218 points.

Under is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.

10* play on UNDER. 

JAZZ @ WIZARDS NBA MONEYMAKER

The Utah Jazz are on fire, and they're coming into this game looking to close out a four-game road trip undefeated. They are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Capital One Arena, and the slumping Wizards are not playing well right now.

The Wizards needed overtime to overcome Detroit as a five-point road favorite in their last game, and they had dropped three straight games prior to that.

Washington has major issues on the defensive end, and that'll spell disaster against this sharp-shooting Utah team that is No. 1 for field goal percentage and No. 3 for three-point percentage. 

8* play on Utah Jazz. 

Mike's Top-rated 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets opened the season in a disastrous fashion, but they've shown resilience and are now riding a seven-game winning streak. I think that'll come to an end here though, with a blowout loss to reigning NBA champions Milwaukee. 

The Bucks have split their last four games and they have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five, but I expect a big outing from them here, after taking a 113-104 loss at Miami on Wednesday. 

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

Mike's Top-Rated 10* CBB Total PLAY OF THE DAY

The Furman Paladins are averaging 85.1 points per game and they 8-0 to the over on the season, but I think Appalachian State can slow them down. The Mountaineers held Boyce to 29 points on 17% shooting from the field in their last game, and they're allowing only 57.9 points per game on the season. 

The Mountaineers 64.9 possessions per game is one of the lowest marks in college basketball, indicating they are playing at an extremely slow pace, and as an underdog, I expect them to slow it down as much as possible. 

10* play on UNDER. 

PURDUE @ RUTGERS NCAAB MONEYMAKER

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights took a big beating at Illinois last Friday, but I think we'll see better focus here against top-ranked Purdue. 

The Boilermakers just reached the No. 1 spot through a 77-70 triumph against Iowa on Friday, and I would not be surprised if they come out a bit flat here. Scarlet Knights are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog.

8* play on Rutgers Scarlet Knights. 

CBB BIG BET ALERT - MIKE'S TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

Both the Texas Longhorns and the Seton Hall Pirates are 4-3 to the under on the season. 

Games involving Texas have seen an average of 131.9 points, and the Longhorns have held opponents to 55.3 points per game, one of the very best marks in the nation. 

The Pirates' games have seen an average of 144.5 points scored, but they've often been able to run up the score against soft opponents. A total of only 132 points was scored when Seton Hall took on Michigan back on November 16. 

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE-NIGHT CELTICS @ CLIPPERS NBA MONEYMAKER

The Boston Celtics took a beating by the Lakers here at Staples Center last night, but I think they'll do better here against the Clippers the following night. Playing on back-to-back nights has not affected the Celtics who are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Clippers are in a potential flat spot, coming off a 102-90 triumph at Portland. They are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP-RATED 10* NETS @ ROCKETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets will be playing on no rest after defeating the Mavs in Dallas last night, I don't think they need fresh legs to take care of business against this Rockets team. Sure, the Rockets are coming into this contest riding a six-game winning streak, but it's somewhat of a fraudulent heater and they have not played a quality team like Brooklyn during that stretch.

The Nets have dominated this series in recent years, and they've had plenty of success against the spread in Houston, going 6-1 ATS over the last seven visits. 

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

THUNDER @ RAPTORS NBA TOTAL MONEYMAKER

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen each of their last three games go over the total as they've struggled defensively, but here they'll take on a Toronto team that is averaging only 104.8 points per game. Defensively the Raptors are solid and under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games as a home favorite.

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT COLLEGE BASKETBALL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Charleston Cougars are 5-3 SU and 6-2 ATS on the season, but I think they're in for a tough one when going on the road to take on Tulane Tuesday night. The Cougars took an overtime loss at Furman in their last game while the Green Wave routed Alcorn State their 85-64 last time out. 

This is a revenge spot for Tulane who fell 81-77 at Charleston on November 30. The bookmakers have made Tulane a home favorite for a reason, and we can note that the Cougars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.

8* play on Tulane Green Wave. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY - NETS @ MAVS

The Brooklyn Nets have won eight of 10 away games on the season while Dallas is only 6-5 SU at home and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games as a home underdog. I expect a strong performance from the Nets who had won back-to-back games and six of their last seven before taking an 111-107 home loss to the Bulls in their last game. The Mavs are trending in the wrong direction with losses in four of their last five games (all home losses). 

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 152-79 beating by Memphis on Thursday, the biggest loss in NBA history. I expect the Thunder to tighten up defensively for this matchup with the Pistons, and poor shooting has been an issue for both teams all season. OKC is averaging 98.1 ppg (30th) while Detroit is averaging only 98.9 points per game (29th). 

Under is 23-9 in Thunder last 32 road games. Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 4-1 to the under on the season. They are holding opponents to a solid 66.3 points per game on the season which has dropped to 60 ppg over their last two outings. Mercer is coming off an 83-77 win over Georgia State, but this game is likely to be played at a much slower pace. 

8* play on UNDER. 

LATE-NIGHT OHIO STATE @ PENN STATE CBB TOTAL

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 6-1 to the under on the season. They're holding opponents to 64.1 points per game, and I think they can slow down this Ohio State team led by a familiar face in Jamari Wheeler, a graduate transfer guard who played the previous four seasons at Penn State. 

Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 Sunday games. Under is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 home games.

8* play on UNDER. 

8* play on Maryland. 

EARLY NUGGETS @ KNICKS NBA MONEYMAKER

This looks like a very tough spot for the shorthanded Nuggets as they are asked to play an early game on the east coast. The Knicks should be hungry for a win following a couple of close losses. 

8* play on New York Knicks. 

LATE-NIGHT CLIPPERS @ LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

The Los Angeles Clippers have been beaten badly in three straight games, but I expect them to show up here for this rivalry game against the Lakers. The Clippers have covered the spread in seven straight head-to-head matchups, and the Lakers have consistently been overvalued by the betting market this year going only 8-15 against the spread. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

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

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 5-1 to the under on the season. The Monmouth-NJ Hawks are averaging 75.7 points per game, but they scored only 61 in an upset win at Cincinnati in their last game. Defensively, the Hawks have looked good in their last two games and under is 5-2 in their last 7 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S LATE-NIGHT PAC-12 CBB BOOKIE BREAKER BAILOUT

The Oregon State Beavers are 1-6 SU and ATS on the season. The Beavers have lost three games outright as favorites, and tonight they'll face a Cal team that has been undervalued by the bookmakers all season and has covered the spread in five of its last six games. 

Neither team has looked all that great when on the ball, but note that Cal is averaging 70.5 points per game at home while Oregon State has averaged only 54.0 points per game away from home. 

10* play on California Golden Bears. 

LATE NIGHT KINGS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

We should see a pumped up Clippers team here as they'll be looking to bounce back from a couple of home losses. The most recent one was particularly disappointing as they lost 123-104 as a 7-point favorite against New Orleans. The Clippers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home, and the Kings are in a tough spot, playing on no rest after losing to a shorthanded Lakers team Tuesday night. 

8* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

MAVS @ PELS SIDE

The Dallas Mavericks won the first meeting of the season 108-92 on November 8. I expect them to snap back from back-to-back home losses while New Orleans is in a potential flat spot after closing a three-game road trip with a 19-point win at LA Clippers. Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

8* play on Dallas Mavericks. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK - MIKE'S TOP-RATED MAJOR MONEYMAKER

The Houston Rockets are coming off three straight wins, including a 102-89 triumph against this very same OKC team a couple of days ago. All those three wins came at home though, and now the Rockets go on the road where they are 0-11 SU on the season. 

The Rockets are 0-2 ATS away from home when getting spotted less than double-digits, and the Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. Note that while the Thunder have dropped six consecutive games and eight of their last nine, they've covered the spread in six of their last seven.

OKC won 101-89 when they hosted the Rockets on November 17, and I expect them to avenge the most recent loss with a big outing tonight. 

10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT COLLEGE BASKETBALL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 82.2 points per game (36th) and they are 4-1 to the over on the season. The Akron Zips are 3-1 to the under, mostly due to allowing only 55.2 points per game (9th), but we can note that that the over is 5-0 in Zips last 5 games as a home underdog and 4-1 in Thundering Herd's last 5 games as a road favorite.

Marshall has struggled on the defensive end. The team has given up 79 and 90 points through its last two games, and I expect this to fly over the total. 

8* play on OVER. 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 4-1 to the under on the season, and they are averaging only 69.4 points per game. The Central Conn. St. Blue Devils are 4-3 to the under, and they are scoring only 62.1 points per game on average. I think this will be an ugly, ugly low-scoring affair with plenty of stretches without any buckets.  

8* play on UNDER. 

LATE-NIGHT WARRIORS @ SUNS BEST OF THE WEST SHOWDOWN

This matchup will feature the top-two teams in the West. While both teams can score, they're also very resilient on the defensive end, and I think this will be a playoff-like low-scoring affair. The Warriors are scoring more than four points fewer on the road than their overall season average, and under is 6-0 in Warriors last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Under is 10-4 in Warriors' games with a total of 219 or higher. Under is 7-4-1 in Suns' games with a total of 219 or higher, Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks are 5-0 to the under in their last five games as road underdogs. They are allowing only 102.7 points per game away from home, well under their overall average of 106.2 ppg allowed. Brooklyn is also both scoring fewer and allowing fewer at home than its overall average. Under is 10-4-1 in Nets last 15 home games. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

CBB GOPHERS VS PANTHERS SIDE

The Pittsburgh Panthers are only 2-4 SU and against the spread on the season, and they suffered all four of their four defeats by double figures. The Panthers have struggled immensely to get buckets, averaging only 62.2 points per game (325th). Minnesota has held opponents to 59.6 points per game (43rd) and it has held each of its last two opponents to less than 50 points. 

8* play on Minnesota Golden Gophers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (SIDE)

The Portland Trail Blazers have lost nine of 10 road games straight up and they are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. The Jazz are 5-1 ATS as a favorite of fewer than eight points this season. In their last game, the Jazz put a 127-105 beating on New Orleans, they are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

Portland is one of the worst teams in the league on the defensive end, and I don't see them keeping this one close. 

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

CAVS @ MAVS SIDE

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a blowout win against Orlando. They are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following a ATS win, and I think they're getting too many points to pass up when visiting Dallas Monday night. The Cavs are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog, and Dallas has a tendency to disappoint as a favorite, especially at home where the Mavs are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 outings. 

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Washington Wizards are 13-7 to the under on the season, but two of their last three games have gone over the total. Here they'll face a San Antonio team that is both scoring and allowing 113 points per game at home. Over is 11-2 in Spurs last 13 home games. Over is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 games as a home underdog. Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

MONDAY NIGHT CBB TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Vanderbilt Commodores have seen each of their last three games go under the total, but I think we'll see a relatively high-scoring affair when hosting the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Monday night. Vanderbilt has been holding opponents to 59.0 points per game, but those matchups have been against fairly evenly matched opponents. They were a 25.5-point favorite against Alabama State in their season opener, a game that saw a total of 163 points scored. I think Vanderbilt will relax on defense as they know they'll still win this one comfortably. 

Over is 6-2 in Commodores last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 10-4 in Commodores last 14 home games. Over is 4-1 in Delta Devils last 5 games as a road underdog.

8* play on OVER. 

SUNDAY NIGHT CBB TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER

The Villanova Wildcats are 4-1 to the over while averaging a healthy 82.6 points per game, but I think the oddsmakers are giving us too high of a total here for Sunday's matchup with La Salle. I think the No. 7-ranked Wildcats will take this opportunity to focus on defense, especially following a sloppy performance in a loss at Purdue last time out. La Salle meanwhile will be looking to build on a solid defensive outing against Army in its last game, where it held the Black Knights to 58 points on 19-of-69 (31%) shooting. 

8* play on UNDER. 

BUCKS @ PACERS SIDE

The reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks are rolling, coming into this contest on a six-game winning streak and covering the spread in three straight games. They are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers, who while they've also been playing well lately, are unlikely to keep this one within the number. 

8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

WARRIORS @ CLIPPERS TOTAL

The Golden State Warriors are 17-2 SU and 14-4-1 against the spread on the season. They have the best scoring defense in the league with only 100.9 points allowed per game on average, and the Clippers are averaging only 106.0 points per game. The Clippers have lost three of their last five straight up, despite closing as favorites in each game. In their last game, the Clippers defeated Detroit 107-96 but they are only 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games as a road favorite. Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 home games.

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA BIG BET ALERT - MIKE'S WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH (SIDE)

The Golden State Warriors are 17-2 SU and 14-4-1 against the spread on the season. They have the best scoring defense in the league with only 100.9 points allowed per game on average, and the Clippers are averaging only 106.0 points per game. The Clippers have lost three of their last five straight up, despite closing as favorites in each game. In their last game, the Clippers defeated Detroit 107-96 but they are only 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

TOP-RATED 10* LATE-NIGHT PELICANS @ JAZZ BOOKIE BREAKER

The Utah Jazz should be highly motivated after taking a 98-97 home loss to this very same Pelicans team only yesterday. The Pelicans are still only 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog, and they're not nearly as deep as the Jazz who I really expect will dominate this game from start to finish. 

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

HORNETS @ ROCKETS SATURDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BOMBER

Great spot to fade the Houston Rockets who have won only two games all season, one of them on in their last game on Nov 24 when they defeated Chicago. The Hornets are playing well at the moment, having won eight of their last nine straight up and they have covered the spread in seven of those nine games. Hornets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite, and I think they'll get this one despite playing on no rest after defeating Minnesota Friday night. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

SUPER EARLY NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Tenn-Martin Skyhawks are coming off a 103-43 triumph over subdivision Carver Bible College, but there is a massive step up in competition for today when they'll take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. 

Western Kentucky played a fairly tough schedule through its first four games, but it beat Alabama A&M by 26 points as an 18-point favorite last time out. I expect the Hilltoppers to steamroll the Skyhawks. 

Skyhawks are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 road games  vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Hilltoppers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

8* play on Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. 

BUCKS @ NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Milwaukee Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and I think they'll be able to take advantage of a shorthanded Denver team. 

Denver's injury list: 

Hyland PG Doub Fri - Ankle

Jokic C Ques Fri - Wrist

Dozier SG out for season - Knee

Porter Jr. PF Out indefinitely - Back

Cancar SF Out indefinitely - Hip

Murray SG Out indefinitely - Knee

The Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

CELTICS @ SPURS SIDE

The Boston Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite while the San Antonio Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. The Celtics took a 123-104 beating by Brooklyn in their last game, but they are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

WIZARDS @ THUNDER SIDE

The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the spread in 12 of their 18 games on the season, but I think they're in for a tough one here against Washington Friday night. The Wizards are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. They'll be looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses as favorites. 

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

BULLS @ MAGIC SIDE

The Chicago Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. They're coming off back-to-back losses, including a humiliating loss as a 9.5-point favorite at Houston in their last game. The Magic have lost four straight games and they are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 home games.

8* play on Chicago Bulls.

SUNS @ KNICKS SIDE

The red hot Phoenix Suns have won 14 in a row. The New York Knicks are coming off a 106-100 triumph over the Lakers, but they have alternated losses and wins in their last six games. Knicks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Suns are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 Friday games.

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

SUPER EARLY UCONN VS MICHIGAN STATE NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Connecticut Huskies are undefeated on the season and they are averaging 96.6 points per game, the second-best mark in the nation. The Huskies are making 43.6 percent of their shots from behind the arc, while Michigan State is shooting only 30.9 percent from three-point range. 

Huskies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as a favorite. Spartans are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 neutral site games as an underdog.

10* play on UConn Huskies. 

TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ KINGS NBA BAILOUT

The Kings are reeling, coming into this game on a four-game losing streak and they have covered the spread in only one of their last nine games. The Blazers on the other hand have heated up lately and they are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. Sure, the Blazers bring a 1-7 away record into this matchup, but note that they are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 head-to-head meetings in Sacramento.

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

HAWKS @ SPURS SIDE

The Spurs are averaging 117.0 points per game home at AT&T Center, but also allowing 115.3 points per game. They're coming into this game on a slide, having lost five in a row straight up and they had failed to cover the spread in four straight prior to just barely covering the number in a loss to Phoenix last time out. The Hawks routed the Thunder last time out. They are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

Over is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 games as a road favorite. Over is 7-1 in Spurs last 8 games as a home underdog.

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

HAWKS @ SPURS TOTAL

The Spurs are averaging 117.0 points per game home at AT&T Center, but also allowing 115.3 points per game. They're coming into this game on a slide, having lost five in a row straight up and they had failed to cover the spread in four straight prior to just barely covering the number in a loss to Phoenix last time out. The Hawks routed the Thunder last time out. They are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

Over is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 games as a road favorite. Over is 7-1 in Spurs last 8 games as a home underdog.

8* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S CBB MAUI INVITATIONAL FINAL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated 12th-ranked Houston 65-63 in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational at Las Vegas. I think they'll take down the up until now undefeated St. Mary's here in the final. The Badgers is one of the stingiest teams in the nation on the defensive end of the court, and the players must feel real confident after getting past the Cougars. 

8* play on Wisconsin. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Detroit Pistons have one of the worst records in the league, and they are 3-9 ATS in conference games and 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as an underdog (dating back to last season). Tonight the Pistons host a Miami team that has been a major positive surprise, and while this is a big number to cover, note that The Heat are 5-1 ATS as favorites of six or more points this season. They've been asked to cover nine or more twice, and covered both times. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

PACERS @ BULLS TOTAL

The Chicago Bulls are allowing only 102.0 points per game home at United Center and under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games as a home favorite. The Pacers are averaging only 100.5 points per game as underdogs and the under is 5-0 in Pacers' last 5 games as an underdog.

8* play on UNDER. 

THUNDERS @ HAWKS TOTAL

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 12-4 to the under on the seas, and they are averaging only 98.6 points per game, which drops to 95.3 ppg on the road. The Hawks are allowing only 104.1 ppg home at State Farm Arena. Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 home games and 14-6 in Hawks last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 65-28-1 in Thunder last 94 games as a road underdog.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* HORNETS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Each of the last four head-to-head meetings has gone under the total, a 97-87 Hornets win at Charlotte last week included. 

I think the oddsmakers have set the total too high once again when the teams clash in Washington Monday night. The Wizards are a slow-paced team, entering this contest with the third-lowest pace factor (the number of possessions a team uses per game) in the NBA, and the under is 8-1 in Wizards' last 9 overall. 

Charlotte is playing at a faster pace, but note that the under is 14-6 in Hornets' last 20 games as a road underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY TOLEDO VS CHARLOTTE BOOKIE BU$TER

The Charlotte 49ers are an undefeated 3-0 on the season, including an outright win as a 2-point underdog at Appalachian State last time out. Toledo took an 80-59 beating at Oakland as a 2-point dog in its last game, and I think the Rockets are in for an another tough game here in the opening game of the Nassau Championship Tourney. Toledo has struggled to get easy buckets, and Charlotte has been solid on the defensive end. 

8* play on Charlotte. 

TOP-RATED 10* SIXERS @ BLAZERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers just avoided a six-game skid with a 103-89 win at Denver a couple of days ago. This will be the dinged up Sixers' fourth straight game on the road and I think there's a good chance they'll come out flat. The Blazers are playing well at the moment, and they've had two full days of rest since defeating the Bulls on Wednesday.  

76ers are 8-24-1 ATS in their last 33 games as a road underdog. Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

JAZZ @ KINGS TOTAL

The Jazz are 10-5 to the under on the season and the Kings are 10-5-1 to the under. Under is 6-1 in Jazz last 7 games as a road favorite. Under is 7-1 in Kings last 8 home games.

8* play on UNDER. 

PELS @ PACERS TOTAL

The Pelicans are 12-4-1 to the under on the season and the Pacers are 11-6 to the under. The Pels will be playing on no rest after taking a 94-81 loss to the Clippers last night. Under is 7-1 in Pelicans last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. The Pacers will also be playing on no rest after taking a 121-118 loss at Charlotte last night. Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games following a straight up loss.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY NIGHT NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

The San Jose St. Spartans are a perfect 3-0 against the spread on the season, including covering the number as a 19-point dog at Stanford, but I don't think they'll be able to hang around with Texas. The Spartans are allowing opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field and 34.8% from behind the arc, and Texas has the talent to make them pay for such sloppy defending. 

8* play on Texas Longhorns. 

THUNDER @ BUCKS NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a combined 22-7 to the under on the season. The Thunder have been held to 96, 90 and 101 points through their last three games. Under is 16-5-1 in Bucks last 22 games as a home favorite. Under is 7-1 in Thunder last 8 games as an underdog. Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

CLIPPERS @ PELICANS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY (SIDE)

The Los Angeles Clippers will be playing on no rest after taking a 120-108 loss to Memphis Thursday night. They are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest, and I don't think they'll have too much trouble against a New Orleans team that has won only two of 16 games on the season. The Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Golden State Warriors will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after winning 104-89 at Cleveland last night. They are 10-4 to the under in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest and under is 13-3 in Warriors last 16 games as a road favorite. The Detroit Pistons are averaging only 92.2 points per game. They are 24-15 to the under when their opponent plays on 0 rest, dating back to the start of last season, and under is 9-2-1 in Pistons last 12 games as a home underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY AFTERNOON COLLEGE BASKETBALL HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Creighton Bluejays are an undefeated 3-0 SU on the season but only 1-2 ATS. I think they're in for a tough one here against Brown in the first round of the Paradise Jam. The Bears have won three of four games on the season, and the loss is nothing to be ashamed of, losing by only seven as a 24.5-point underdog at North Carolina. I think they'll feel confident they can keep this close while this Creighton team can have a tendency of looking past weaker opponents, going 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.

8* play on Brown Bears. 

ST. BONAVENTURE VS CLEMSON NCAAB BOOKIE BU$TER

Two undefeated teams will clash here in the semifinal of the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C. with the 4-0 Clemson Tigers taking on the 3-0 St. Bonaventure Bonnies. While the Bonnies had to come from behind to defeat Boise State in the opening round, Clemson made light work of Temple. I think Clemson will have the fresher legs, and we can note that the Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games as an underdog.

8* play Clemson. 

 SPURS @ WOLVES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I think we'll ee a reaction from the Spurs after getting beaten quite badly in three straight games. In their last game, the Spurs took a 106-92 loss to the Clippers in LA, but they are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, which they are facing here with the Wolves only 3-6 SU at home. 

Minnesota defeated Sacramento by 10 points in their last game, but they are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

CBB MAJOR WAGER ALERT - TOP-RATED 10* GAME OF THE WEEK

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 3-0 SU on the season, but only 1-2 ATS. They are allowing 71.0 points per game (219th), and here they'll face an Ole Miss team that has scored 87.5 points per game through its first two games of the season. 

Marquette has struggled with its shooting from behind the arc, complete opposite of Ole Miss who has shot 39.2% (65th) from three-point land. I don't see Marquette keeping up with the Rebels' shooting. 

10* play on Ole Miss Rebels. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Orlando Magic are averaging only 99.9 points per game (28th). They put up 111 points at Atlanta last time out, but here they'll face a tough Knicks team that held Indiana to 37% shooting from the field in a 92-84 win a couple of days ago. The Knicks are holding opponents to 43.0% shooting on the season (5th), and under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games as a favorite.

Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings at Madison Square Garden.

10* play on UNDER. 

NCAAB SIDE #1

Maryland is 3-0 SU on the season but only 1-2 ATS. George Mason is 3-0 SU and ATS, and while this will be the Patriots' first game in the role of an underdog this season, I think they'll keep this close. The Terps have struggled to cover large numbers in the early goings, and they are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games.

8* play on George Mason. 

NCAAB SIDE #2

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their first two games of the season, and they defeated Oklahoma State outright as a 16.5-point underdog in their last game. The upset sets up a potential flat spot here against an undefeated Toledo team that is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 road games.

8* play on Toledo Rockets. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - EAST/WEST TOTAL GAME OF THE YEAR

The Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets boast some of the most prolific scorers in the league, but these are also two teams that can turn it up on the defensive end. 

The Warriors have the best defensive rating (number of points a team allows per 100 possessions) in the league and Brooklyn has the fourth-best rating. 

I think the betting market got this total all wrong. 

Under is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 overall. Under is 8-2 in Warriors last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-1-1 in Nets last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Hofstra Pride are 1-1 on the season, covering the spread both times as underdogs. In their last game, the Pride won 73-63 as a 4.5-point underdog at Duquesne, and I think they'll give Iona a big scare here Tuesday night. The Gaels have really struggled with their three-point shooting which will make it tough to pull away, and we can note that the Pride are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog and that the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on Hofstra Pride. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAGIC @ HAWKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Hawks snapped a six-game losing streak with a dominant 20-point win against the reigning NBA champions Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Massive flat spot warning here as they take on a 3-10 Orlando team that is very easy to look past, especially with a tougher opponent in the NY Knicks on deck. I expect to see the Hawks playing down to the competition in this one and that the Magic will keep this close until the very end. 

10* play on Orlando Magic. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

We saw only 190 points when theese two teams clashed here at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse a couple of days ago. The total for that game closed at 202 points, and I don't think the bookmakers have adjusted enough. 

Up until this point of the season, only one contest has closed with a total of 200 points or lower. That was back on November 10 when Cleveland hosted Washington, a game the Cavs lost 97-93. 

The Cavs boast the second-best scoring defense in the league, and they are in the bottom 10 for pace with only 99.3 possessions per game while Boston is right there as well with 99.1 possessions per game.

10* play on UNDER. 

TEXAS STATE @ VANDERBILT NCAAB TOTAL BOOKIE BU$TER

Texas State is 2-0 to the over on the season, but the Bobcats put up only 59 points in a loss to LSU last time out. Vanderbilt opened the season with a 91-72 win over Alabama State, but I doubt they can run up the score like that here against a Texas State team that usually plays at a slow tempo. Under is 5-2 in Bobcats last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 4-0 in Bobcats last 4 Sunday games. Under is 13-5-1 in Commodores last 19 Sunday games.

8* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT NBA CONTRARIAN CRU$HER

The Lakers are severely banged up, and each of their last two games has gone to overtime. I would not be surprised to see them gassed out and coming out completely flat here in this Friday night matchup with Minnesota. 

The Timberwolves have lost six straight games straight up and they are only 2-8 against the spread on the season, but I think they'll bring their A-game here to take advantage of this shorthanded Lakers team. 

Lakers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

OREGON STATE @ IOWA STATE TOTAL

Iowa State opened the year with an 84-73 triumph over Kennesaw State. The Cyclones shot 53% from the field, but also allowed the Owls to shoot 43% and to take 36 free throws. Oregon St. opened the season with a 73-64 win against Portland State. They shot 26 free throws, and I think they'll make plenty of trips to the charity stripe for easy points here if they keep attacking the paint. Over is 13-6 in Cyclones last 19 games as a home underdog.

8* play on OVER. 

SIU-EDWARDSVILLE @ CHICAGO STATE TOTAL

SIU Edwardsville opened the season with an 88-77 loss at Marquette, and it's quite impressive of them to put up that many points despite shooting 2-for-14 (14%) from behind the arc. They should have better success here against a Chicago St. team that allowed St. Thomas (MN) Tommies to shoot 13-for-32 from three-point land in a 77-72 victory on Tuesday. I expect to see both teams having success shooting the ball here. 

8* play on OVER. 

ALBILENE CHRISTIAN @ TEXAS A&M TOTAL

Abilene Christian took a 70-56 loss at Utah in its season opener while Texas A&M held North Florida to 34% shooting from the field in a 64-46 Aggies win on Wednesday. I think the Wildcats will struggle big time to get points in this one, and I think the bookmakers have set the total too high. 

8* play on UNDER. 

BUCKS @ CELTICS SIDE

The shorthanded Bucks will have to do without star Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Donte DiVincenzo while Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday night's 112-100 win over the Knicks. Boston will be without Jaylen Brown who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring strain. The Celtics have been heating up though, winning three of their last four outright and covering the spread in four straight games. The Celtics are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 games as a home underdog and I'm happy to take the points on the home team in this matchup. 

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to fade the Hornets who ended a five-game skid with a 118-108 upset win at Memphis on Wednesday. The Knicks meanwhile have alternated wins and losses over their last four games, and I think they'll come through with a good game here coming off a home loss against Milwaukee. Knicks are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.

10* play on New York Knicks. 

ILLINOIS STATE @ EASTERN MICHIGAN TOTAL

Eastern Michigan lost but covered the spread as a 24-point dog at Indiana in their season opener. The game closed with a total of 144.5, but the two teams ended up combining for only 128 points in a 68-62 Hoosiers win. Illinois State opened the season with a 68-63 win against UNC Wilmington, with the total closing at 147.5 points. I expect this to be another low-scoring affair. 

8* play on UNDER.