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

The Washington Wizards took a 118-100 play-in loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. They get another chance to make it to the playoffs here against an Indiana team that made light work of Charlotte in their first play-in contest. The Wizards won each of the three regular-season meetings with the Pacers, and they're a lot healthier. 

Wizards are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Wizards are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

WARRIORS @ LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

I think the Los Angeles Lakers are severly underrated in this matchuo with the Goldem State Warriors. Steph Curry has been on fire lately, but note that the Lakers pounded their rival by 26 and 31 points in the next two meetings. 

8* play on LA Lakers. 

WIZARDS @ CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics won two of three regular season meetings with the Wizards, but they were stumbling over the finishing line of the regular season dropping five of their last six and nine of their last 13. They've lost standout guard Jaylen Brown (wrist) for the rest of the season, and I don't see the Celtics having the firepower to keep up with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. 

Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Wizards are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Celtics are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

HORNETS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

I honestly do not think Charlotte will stand much of a chance here in Tuesday's play-in game at Indiana. The Hornets are stumbling into the postseason, losing five in a row and 15 of their last 21 overall and they failed to hold on to an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter in a loss to Washington in their regular season finale. Additionally, note that forward Gordon Hayward (19.6 points per game) will not play due to a sprained foot. 

The Indiana Pacers on the other hand are playing well. They are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games and secured homecourt advantage with a dominant 125-113 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. 

Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

Big game for both sides as the winner of this matchup will clinch the No. 8 spot in the East. I think the Washington Wizards have a big advantage here as tney've been playing rather well down the stretch while the Hornets are coming off four straigth losses, most recently a 118-109 OT loss at New York last night. The Wizards have had a day of rest since their last game. 

Wizards are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hornets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY | 1:10 ET START

The New York Knicks have clinched a playoff berth, but they're battling Miami for the No. 5 or No. 6 seed. The Knicks have played great defense all season long, and the last three games have been no different allowing 100, 101 and 98 points, despite the middle game going to OT. The Charlotte Hornets are fighting Indiana and Washington for eighth place in the conference. While the Hornets won't lack motivation, I think they'll struggle to get open looks against this Knicks team.  

The last meeting (on April 20th) finished with a 109-97 Knicks win. I think we'll see a very similar amount of points today. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers have put up only 94 points in each of their last two games, but also allowed only 103 and 106 points. They're likely to keep the tempo slow here as they'll be playing on no rest, and the visting Orlando Magic are averaging a lowly 103.9 ppg on the season and they've been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last five games.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED 10* NORTHWEST DIV *BEST BET*

I think we'll see a very high-scoring game when the Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night. The Wolves have really stepped it up a notch in recent weeks, winning six of their last nine games while scoring boatloads of points. The Denver Nuggets have split their last four games, despite scoring 113, 120, 119 and 117 points. 

Over is 11-4 in Nuggets last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

76ERS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

Tough, tough spot for the Indiana Pacers who will be playing on on rest following a 111-102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night while the Philadelphia 76ers have been idle since Saturday's 118-104 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers would clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed with a win tonight, granted that the Nets lose to the Bulls. 

The Pacers are shorthanded with  T.J. Warren (left foot stress fracture) and Myles Turner (right toe) definitely out. Additionally, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), JaKarr Sampson (concussion) and Jeremy Lamb (knee) missed last night's game. The Sixers are not at full strength either, but they're well rested and I think the visitors will run away with this game. 

8* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves put a 128-96 beating on Orlando last time out.

The Wolves talented young guns led by Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and potential rookie of the year Anthony Edwards are showing no interest in tanking. They are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.

The Detroit Pistons have lost six of their last seven games, and covered the spread only twice during that stretch. In their last game, the Pistons took a 108-96 loss to the Bulls. 

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ WARRIORS PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Jazz are looking good to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. They've won five games in a row and six of their past seven, and they're 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings with Golden State. 

The Warriors have clicked into gear as well winning four of five and six of their past nine, but Utah is a much tougher team than any other opponent they've faced during that stretch. 

While Golden State is pretty much the definition of a one-man show, Utah is quite the opposite and several role players have stepped up to fill the void of injured guards Donovan Mitchell (ankle injury) and Mike Conley (hamstring). Give me the better TEAM as a small road favorite in this one.

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Neither the Minneota Twimberwolves nor the Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, but unlike the tanking Magic, the Wolves are still trying to win. Sure, the Wolves have lost their last three games, but you can see they're trying.

The Timberwolves are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss and 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Magic are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

SUPER EARLY HEAT @ CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER | 1:10 PM ET

Big game in the East with the No. 6 Miami Heat visiting the No. 7 Boston Celtics for the first game of two straight meetings at Boston. The Heat are clicking with wins in four of their last five games and eight of 11 overall. Boston meanwhile is slumping at the worst possible time, and All-Star forward Jaylen Brown is dealing with an injury. In their last game, the Celtics took a 121-99 beating by the Bulls and I think they'll drop this one as well. 

8* play on Miami Heat. 

MAGICS @ HORNETS SIDE 

The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. 

In addition to the under, I also like the super motivated Hornets to win and cover after getting humiliated against Chicago here at Spectrum Center last night. Hornets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and I expect them to absolutely shut down the Magic and run away with the game. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAGIC @ HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS VS CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

We saw only 190 points in the last battle of LA back on April 4. I think this wlll be another low-scoring contest as the teams look to get the defense right for the playoffs. Under is 16-4-1 in Lakers last 21 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 24-11 in Lakers last 35 road games. Under is 6-0 in Clippers last 6 overall. Under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings with Clippers hosting at Staples Center. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

WARRIORS @ PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The New Orleans Pelicans took a 123-108 home loss to Golden State on Monday and are now 2.5 games back of San Antonio for the No. 10 play-in playoff spot in the West. The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and I expect to see a reaction and a thirst for revenge after last night's loss. 

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

NBA GAME OF THE YEAR | 10* PACIFIC/SOUTHWEST *BEST BET*

The Sacramento Kings have won two consecutive games and five of their past eight. They're still outside of the playoffs spot, and more or less have to win out to have even the slightest chance of making the play-in tournament. 

The Thunder have already been eliminated from playoff contention, and they've won only one of their last 10 games. With nothing to the play for, the Thunder are giving their young players more playing time. "We're integrating some new guys," coach Mark Daigneault stated. "We've got some new faces. We need to see those guys play in these games." I don't think the Thunder will stand a chance against a Kings team that is clicking.  

Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Thunder are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog. Kings are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

NBA 3-PACK - HEAT

Only 2 1/2 games separate No. 7 Miami and No. 8 Charlotte in the Eastern Conference standings, but I hold the Heat as the much better team. Additionally, both teams will be playing on short rest after being in action on Saturday, which I think is an advantage for Miami. Heat are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hornets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

8* play on Miami Heat. 

NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS

The New York Knicks are 40-22-1 ATS on the season while the tanking Houston Rockets are 22-42 ATS. The Knicks sit fourth in the East and will still need to win games to avoid the play-in tournament while Houston sits dead last in the West with nothing to play for. 

Knicks are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite. Rockets are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog.

I'm not scared to lay this number with the Knicks. 

8* play on New York Knicks. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers are jostling with Brooklyn and Milwaukee for the Eastern Conference regular season crown. They've won each of their last three games by 20+ points and the Sixers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. 

Here they'll take on a San Antonio team off a demoralizing 143-140 overtime loss in Boston, despite holding a 77-48 advantage at halftime. 

Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. Spurs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

10* play on Philadephia 76ers. 

PELICANS @ WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The New Orleans Pelicans are still in playoff contention, entering Saturday three games behind Golden State for the final play-in spot in the West. They're coming off a solid 109-95 win at Oklahoma City, and I expect the Pels to win and cover in this matchup with Minnesota. Sure the Wolves have been hot lately, having won six of their last eight and coming into this contest riding a four-game winning streak, but the Pels should be able to grind down a Wolves team with nothing but pride to play for. 

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

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

The tanking Orlando Magic are 1-7 SU and ATS over their last eight games. They are 1-6 ATS as double-digit dogs on the season, including a 92-75 loss at Memphis just a couple of nights ago. 

The Grizzlies sit eighth in the conference, and even have a small chance at making the playoffs without going through the play-in tournament. 

Grizzlies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Grizzlies are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. Magic are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

WIZARDS @ CAVS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Washington Wizards are back in playoff contention after haing won 11 of their last 13 games, most recently defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Cleveland Cavaliers meanwhile are ice cold, losing four straight and seven of their last eight. They're all but guaranteed to miss the playoffs, and even though the Cavs might want to play spoiler, I think the Wizards will be to tough to beat in this one. 

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to fade the Minnesota Timberwolves after racking up three straight wins. The Wolves are still nowhere near the playoffs, while the Warriors are right in the thick of it, battling with several teams for the spots to the play-in tournament in the West.

I expect a big effort from the Warriors after coming out flat as a pancake against the Mavs on Tuesday in a game where the Warriors mustered only a pathetic 29 points in the first half. 

Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Timberwolves are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

*BIG BET ALERT* | NBA GAME OF THE WEEK |

The Los Angeles Lakers are just the fifth-seed in the West heading into Wednesday's action. They need to pick up the pace in order to keep or improve on their position for the playoffs, and I think they'll make light work of Washington in this matchup. 

Sure, the Wizards had won eight straight prior to a 146-143 OT loss to San Antonio on Monday, but they had played a rather soft schedule. 

The Lakers are slowly but surely getting healthier, and Anthony Davis was back in the LA Lakers lineup when they snapped a 3-game skid with a win against Orlando last time out. 

The Lakers 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

THUNDER @ CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Oklahoma City Thunder were held to 90 points in a loss at Philadelphia last night. Only three of their last nine games have gone over the total and they are 13-3 to the under in their last 16 road games. They'll face a Boston team that is looking to bounce back from a 125-104 loss at Charlotte. Through its previous three games, the Celtics had allowed 102, 86 and 109 points. Under is 11-2 in Celtics last 13 home games. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

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

We should see a hungry Portland Trail Blazers team after dropping five consecutive games and nine of their past 11. It's only a matter of time before they start picking up wins again as Damian Lillard gets back to health, and I like them to put a beating on a banged up Indiana team on Tuesday. The Pacers have to do without Domantas Sabonis (back strain), and players like Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb and Goga Bitadze are also dealing with injuries. 

The Pacers are coming off three straight wins, and I don't think they'll be able to match the desperation and hunger from the Blazers in this one. 

Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.  Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. Trail Blazers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Indiana.

10/10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

LATE NIGHT KINGS @ WARRIORS BOOKIE BU$TER | 10:10 PM

Sure, the Golden State Warriors have been hot and the Sacramento Kings cold in recent weeks, but this looks like a good spot to back Sac Town.

The Kings have actually won two of their last three games, and they've had plenty of time to prepare for this game since defeating Minnesota on Wednesday. The Warriors meanwhile will be playing on only one day of rest, and they're in a potential letdown spot following a blowout win against Denver, covering the spread by 23 points.

Kings are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.

8/10* play on Sacramento Kings.

BUCKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a dominant 132-94 win against Philadelphia on Saturday. The Bucks could afford to spread out the minutes, and I expect the Bucks to have enough gas left in the tank to care of business against Atlanta despite playing on short rest. The shorthanded Hawks will have to do without their injured leading scorer Trae Young, and their top rebounder Clint Capela is listed as questionable. 

Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8/10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

MIKE'S SATURDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BOMBER TOTAL

We saw only 191 points when these two teams clashed back in March, and I expect this to be another low-scoring affair. The Bulls have put up 106, 102, 105 and 107 points through their last four games, and they're expected to be without their leading scorer Zach LaVine (in the league's COVID-19 protocols) for this one. The Miami Heat will be playing on short rest after taking a 118-103 loss to Atlanta on Friday. They'll be looking to keep the tempo low. 

Under is 15-6 in Heat last 21 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY RAPTORS @ KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The New York Knicks have the best scoring defense in the NBA, and here they'll take on a Toronto team that has held its last three opponents to 102, 106 and 103 points. I think defense will rule this game. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets have been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last four games. In their last game, the Rockets took a 112-89 loss to Utah. Under is 12-4 in Rockets last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home, and here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the league. 

The under is 4-1 in the Clippers last five overall. Under is 35-15-1 in Rockets last 51 home games.

10/10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns will be playing on no rest following a 116-113 win at Philadelphia last night, but I think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to take care of Boston. 

The Celtics are severely shorthanded with Jaylen Brown doubtful,  All-Star Jayson Tatum questionable with left ankle impingement and several role players missing as well. 

Suns are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Suns are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

10/10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

NUGGETS @ BLAZERS BOOKIE BREAKER *BAILOUT PLAY

Good spot to fade the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers who are  without their big star in Dame Lillard. Additionally, the Blazers must be gassed out after taking a hard-fought loss to the LA Clippers last night. 

Portland has now lost six of its past eight, and this will be a tough game against a Denver team clearly looking to prove that it can compete even with Jamal Murray out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. 

The Nuggets have won three straight since losing their starting point guard, and I expect them to make it four in a row. 

Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog. Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | TOP-RATED TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging a league-worst 103.8 points per game. Through their last four games, they've put up  103, 101, 96, and 105 points for a 101.3 ppg average. Here they'll face a Chicago Bulls team that has held two straight opponents to 96 points, one of them the Cavs in a 106-96 win just last week. I think this will be another low-scoring affair.  

Bulls are 8-1 to the under in games with a total of 220 or lower this season. Under is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 games as a favorite. Under is 9-3 in Cavaliers last 12 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

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The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. 

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

I also like the Knickers to cover the spread. Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Hornets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Knicks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Knicks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.

8* play on New York Knicks -5.5. 

NBA 3-PACK #3

The Orlando Magic have seen four straight and eight of their last 10 go over the total, but I expect a low-scoring affair when they visit the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. The under is 5-0 in Hawks' last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, which the Magic have at just 8-19 away from home on the season. Under is 30-7 in Magic last 37 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. Under is 37-18 in the last 55 meetings.

Under is 4-1 in Hawks' games with a total of 220 or lower this season. Under is 23-11-3 in Magic's games with a total of 220 or lower this season. 

8* play on UNDER 219. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. 

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

10* play on UNDER 209.5. 

THUNDER @ WIZARDS TOTAL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost 10 straight games. While they're likely to drop another one here as a double-digit underdog at Washington, I do think the visitors will put up their fair share of points as the Wizards are allowing 118.3 points per game on the season (29th). 

The Wizards have scored 117 points or more in four straight games and I think they'll push the tempo to punish the Thunder who will be playing on short rest.  

Over is 11-4 in Thunder last 15 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.

8* play on OVER. 

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

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a 111-85 rout of Phoenix Suns on Saturday. They won big despite playing without their star player DeMar DeRozan who was rested. He should be back for this one. 

Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games, and look to be in good shape here against an Indiana team playing on short rest after taking a 129-117 loss to Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. 

The Pacers have now allowed  124 or more points in four of their last five games. Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

BLAZERS @ HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a 107-106 win at San Antonio. They did so despite the absence of Damian Lillard who will also miss this game, and without their leading scorer I think the Blazers will be more aggressive on the defensive end instead. The Charlotte Hornets have dropped four in a row, scoring 101, 93, 90 before putting up 115 points against the Nets in their last game. Under is 15-5 in Hornets last 20 overall. Under is 7-2-1 in Hornets last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Miami Heat are coming off three straight losses SU and ATS, most recently a 119-111 setback to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and  2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, and I don't like their chances here as a home underdog against a Brooklyn team coming off a dominant 130-115 win against Charlotte. Sure, Brooklyn has James Harden sidelined with a right-hamstring strain, but this is a deep team that can cope. 

Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY | GUARANTEED TO WIN

The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest following a 117-11 win over Indiana Friday night. While they have failed to cover big numbers in three straight home games, note that they are 6-1 ATS as road favorites of more than eight points on the season and I think they're looking forward to having a go at this shorthanded Lakers team. 

Utah put a 114-89 beating on the Lakers (with Lebron in the lineup) at Vivint Arena back in February. This should be another blowout. 

10* play on Utah Jazz -8.5. 

GRIZZLIES @ BULLS TGIF NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Memphis Grizzlies have been road warriors all season, winning 14 of 24 away games straight up. They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite. They should be extra fired up here, looking to bounce back from a home loss to Dallas and eager to kick off a seven-game road trip with a win. 

The Chicago Bulls are only 10-17 SU home at United Center for the season and 17-37 ATS in their last 54 games as a home underdog. 

For this contest, the Bulls will have to do without leading scorer Zach LaVine who has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and is expected to miss multiple games. 

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

HEAT @ WOLVES TGIF NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a couple of blowout home loess to Brooklyn and Milwaukee. The Wolves were held to 97 and 105 points in the two games, and now they'll be matched up against a Heat team that is allowing only 107.5 points per game (3rd). 

I expect the Heat to be fired up as they look to bounce back from a pair of losses at Phoenix and Denver, and this game will mark the end of a four-game road trip. 

Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota. Timberwolves are 18-37 ATS in their last 55 home games.

8* play on Miami Heat. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The tanking Houston Rockets have dropped four consecutive games and 9 of 10. Last time out, they gave up 75 first-half points in a 132-124 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Here they'll face a better team than the Pacers in Denver Nuggets who have won eight of their last 10 games and most recently put a 123-106 beating on Miami. They did it without Jamal Murray who tore his left ACL against the Warriors on Monday, and I think the Nuggets will win this one by double-digits. 

Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a home underdog. Road favorites of more than eight points are 34-15-1 ATS (69%) across the whole NBA this season. 

10* play on Denver Nuggets. 

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A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. 

The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 

Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 

I also like the under as Boston has the defensive grit to shut down a Lakers team lacking firepower at the moment. 

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA EAST VS WEST *BEST BET* FOR APRIL

A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. 

The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 

Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

WIZARDS @ KINGS BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Sacramento Kings are only 23-31 ATS on the season and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. They have dropped seven straight games, covering the spread only once. The Washington Wizards are probably playing their best basketball of the season right now, winning three of their last four straight up while going 4-1 ATS in their last five. 

Wizards are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a 126-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Playing on short rest should not be an issue against a tanking Houston team that has lost eight of its last nine games. 

Pacers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pacers are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Rockets are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 home games. Rockets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog.

10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

NBA 3-PACK

I like to fade the Toronto Raptors here as they'll be playing on short rest after taking a 108-103 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. They have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games and they'll face a confident San Antonio team coming off wins at Dallas and Orlando. Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

I think the line says it all here, San Antonio takes this one.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat are top 5 defensive teams. Miami is coming off a pair of wins, holding the Lakers and the Blazers to 104 and 98 points respectively. While the majority of the Suns' recent games have been of the high-scoring variety, I don't see either them or the Heat push the pace here. Under is 9-1 in Heat last 10 road games. Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

SPURS @ MAGIC 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

Tough spot for both teams who will be playing on short rest, but I do like the Spurs in this one. The Orlando Magic got wrecked by Milwaukee on Sunday for a fifth straight defeat. The San Antonio Spurs have not played all that well lately either, but they snapped a five-game skid with a 119-117 win at Dallas on Sunday. 

Spurs are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. Spurs are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Orlando.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

This will be the first meeting of the season between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. The two meetings last season saw 204 and 192 points. While the Lakers have started to pick up wins again, I think they're in for a tough one here without Lebron and Anthony Davis against the best defensive team in the league.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NBA SIDE

The Miami Heat have won five of their last six games and they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling having dropped three of their last four with 127, 133, and 122 points allowed in the losses. The game they won, was as a 12.5-point favorte against OKC. Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog.

The line is moving towards the Heat being favored in this one. Even if they close as an underdog, I still like Miami to win. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

WIZARDS @ SUNS LATE NIGHT NBA ACTION

The Phoenix Suns are a solid 5-1 ATS as double-digit home favorites on the season. We should see a reaction following a 113-103 loss to the Clippers, and they are catching the Wizards at a good time IMO. This looks like a letdown spot following back to back wins, the most recent as underdogs at Golden State. 

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

SATURDAY NIGHT NBA | BUCKET BREAKER TOTAL

I think buckets will come fast and easy for both teams Vivint Smart Home Arena Saturday night. The Sacramento Kings are allowing a league-worst 118.5 points per game, and they've given up 120, 115, 129, 116, and 113 points through a five-game losing streak. Utah is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league with its 116.9 ppg (3rd) and it goes up to 118.7 ppg at home.

8* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back the under in this Saturday night game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers will be playing on short rest after taking a 101-94 loss at New Orleans on Friday. Slow down the tempo and just get out of here with a result seems like a likely game plan. Under is 8-0 in 76ers last 8 games as a road favorite and 5-1 in 76ers last 6 overall. The Thunder are averaging only 105.7 ppg on the season, and running up the score against this Philly team is not an easy task.

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE NIGHT NBA TOTAL *BAILOUT PLAY*

The Portland Trail Blazers are 28-22 to the over on the season and over is 8-2 in Trail Blazers last 10 games as a road underdog. They're getting plenty of points on the road here against the Jazz who will be playing on short rest after taking a 117-113 OT loss at Phoenix last night. Over is 8-3 in Jazz last 11 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day and 23-11 in their last 34 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on OVER. 

THURSDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been money for under bettors all season with a 28-21-1 under/over record. Under is 9-2 in Cavaliers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, and here they'll face an OKC team that is just 19-17 home at Chesapeake Energy Arena. 

Through their last six games, the Cavs have been held to 86, 98, 75, 94, 101 and 125 points. Through their last four games, the Thunder have been held to 103, 85, 108 and 102 points. 

Under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings in Oklahoma City. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* BULLS @ RAPTORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

I love the Chicago Bulls as a road favorite at Toronto Thursday night. The Raptors are banged up, and Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry were among the key players missing in a 110-101 home loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. The Bulls have won two straight after a six-game skid, beating Brooklyn and Indiana. 

Bulls are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Raptors are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Bulls are 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings. Bulls are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder avenge only 105.8 ppg on the season and they've averaged 103 ppg over their last three games. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Charlotte Hornets took a 132-108 loss to Detorit oast time out, and they've conceded 130+ points in three straigt games. However, under is still 12-2 in Hornets last 14 overall and 8-0 in Hornets last 8 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a 132-108 win at Oklahoma City on Monday. They'll face a much stingier defense in Denver tonight, and as they'll be playing in high altitude on short rest I fully expect the Pistons to slow down the tempo as much as they can. The Nuggets have held their last four opponents to 102, 94, 94 and 109 points. They should shut down the Pistons effectively.  

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Miami Heat are owners of the no. 3 scoring defense in the league. Through their last four games, they've held opponents to 88, 87, 109 and 101 points. Under is 9-3 in Heat last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, which the Grizzlies have as they're 12-9 away from home. Under is 9-2 in Grizzlies last 11 games as an underdog and each of their last three overall have gone under the total.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers have been held to fewer than 100 points in five of their last 10 games, but also limited opponents to fewer than 100 points four times. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games as an underdog and 21-5 in Lakers last 26 road games. The Toronto Raptors have been held to 104 points or fewer in three of their last four games, the exception a blowout win against Golden State. Under is 17-8 in Raptors last 25 games as a home favorite.

Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME *BEST BET*

The Gonzaga Bulldogs had trouble with UCLA in their Final Four matchup while Baylor made light work of Houston last time out. As a result, the Zags are asked to cover only 4.5 points here in the NCAA Championship Game. I think the oddsmakers are overreacting to the team's most recent game. Gonzaga had destroyed everything in its path leading up to the Final Four, and perhaps they underestimated the Bruins. That won't be the case here, and I expect to see a fully focused Zags team run away with the championship. 

10* play on Gonzaga. 

LATE NIGHT SUNS @ ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Houston Rockets are coming off a 140-103 win over OKC on Sunday. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, and they'll face a Phoenix team that has one of the best defenses in the league, holding opponents to 107.2 points per game. I find it highly unlikely that the Rockets will have another big scoring night, and note that under is 7-3 in Suns last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-20-1 to the under on the season while averaging a league-worst 102.7 points per game. Through their last five games, the Cavs have been held to 86, 98, 75, 94 and 101 points and under is 9-1 in Cavaliers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 

The San Antonio Spurs have a 12-16 home record on the season and they're going through a rough patch, having won only two of their last nine games. Under is 11-3 in Spurs last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, which the Cavs have as they've won only six of 25 away games. 

10* play on UNDER. 

PELS @ ROCKETS 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, but I don't think the Houston Rockets are capable of taking advantage. The Rockets have the worst three-point shooting in the league making only 33% of their attempts, and under is 27-11 in Rockets last 38 games as a home underdog.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers are 33-16 to the under on the season, and their point production has not surprisingly gone way down since losing first Anthony Davis and then Lebron James to injuries. Under is 20-6 in Lakers last 26 road games, and here they'll face a Clippers team that has the No. 6 scoring defense in the league, holding opponents to 108.3 points per game. Under is 14-5-3 in Clippers last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA 3-PACK | MAGIC @ JAZZ

The Orlando Magic are averaging only 104.5 points per game (28th). Under is 6-0 in Magic last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and here they'll face a Utah team that is 21-2 home at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz have played solid defense in recent games and with the Mavs on deck tomorrow, I don't expect them to run up the score in this one. 

8* play on UNDER. 

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The Indiana Pacers are 27-19-1 to the over on the season, but under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Here they'll take on a San Antonio team looking to bounce back from a 134-129 OT loss to Atlanta. Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 games following a straight up loss.

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS @ PISTONS

The New York Knicks are 31-18 to the under on the season. They own the best scoring defense in the league, and here they'll take on a Detroit team that averages only 104.4 points per game (29th). Under is 8-2 in Knicks last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 17-5 in Knicks last 22 Saturday games.

8* play on UNDER. 

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-19-1 to the under on the season. Through their last four games, they've been limited to 86, 98, 75 and 94 points. The Miami Heat had been held to 98 and 92 points through their last two games prior to a 116-109 win over Golden State on Thursday. Under is 6-0 in Cavaliers last 6 overall. Under is 13-3 in Cavaliers last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* HOUSTON VS BAYLOR NCAA TOURNEY FINAL FOUR *BEST BET*

The Houston Cougars have had an extremely easy path on their way to the Final Four, only facing double-digit seeds, but nevertheless almost blew a late lead against 12-seed Oregon State in the last round. The Baylor Bear has been more battle-tested and dominated a tough Arkansas team last time out. This is a big step up in competition for the Cougars, and I'm not sure they'll ready for what Baylor will bring into this game. 

10* play on Baylor Bears. 

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA WESTERN CONF TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging only 105.3 points per game on the road and the under is 7-1 in their last 8 away from home. Here they'll face a Phoenix team that is holding opponents to 107.3 points per game on the season (4th). Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA 3-PACK | HORNETS @ PACERS TOTAL

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a 92-87 loss to Miami. This should be another low-scoring contest facing a Charlotte team that has been held to 97 points or fewer in two of its last three games, the exception against the Wizards who are atrocious on defense. Under is 7-1 in Hornets last 8 overall. Under is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 games as a road underdog. Under is 9-4 in Pacers last 13 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 26-7 in the last 33 meetings in Indiana.

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA 3-PACK | MAVS @ KNICKS TOTAL

The New York Knicks are 30-18 to the under on the season. They boast the best scoring defense in the league and have held their last three opponents to 96 ,98 and 102 points. Under is 12-2 in Mavericks last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

WARRIORS @ RAPTORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Golden State Warriors have dropped five of their last six SU and ATS, but I like them to come through here against a Toronto team mired in an even bigger slump. The Raptors are losers of five straight and dropped 13 of 14 games in March. Sure, Toronto has had a day of rest since a 113-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday while the Warriors will be playing on no rest after taking a loss at Miami last night, but also note that Kyle Lowry (foot infection) will be a miss. 

Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Raptors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

8* play on Golden State Warriors. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 27-19-1 to the under on the season. In their last three games, the Cavs have scored 86, 98, and 75 points. Last time out, they took 114-75 loss at Utah, and under is 7-2 in Cavs' last 9 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Tonight they'll take on a Philadelphia team that took a 104-95 loss at Denver in their last game. Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 road games and 18-6 in the last 24 meetings with the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

10* play on UNDER.

KINGS @ SPURS NBA TOTAL

We saw 247 points scored when these two teams clashed here at AT&T Center just a couple of nights ago, a game the Kings won 132-115. The over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings, and I just don't see why this game would be any different. Sacramento has the worst defensive efficiency rating in the NBA, allowing 115.7 points per 100 possessions.

8* play on OVER. 

KINGS @ SPURS NBA SIDE

We saw 247 points scored when these two teams clashed here at AT&T Center just a couple of nights ago, a game the Kings won 132-115. The over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings, and I just don't see why this game would be any different. Sacramento has the worst defensive efficiency rating in the NBA, allowing 115.7 points per 100 possessions.

While I do think the pace and scoring will be the same, I do expect the Spurs to get the better of the Kings this time around. Kings are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

KNICKS @ WOLVES TOTAL

The New York Knicks are 29-18 to the under on the season, and they rank #1 for several defensive stats. They're coming off a 98-88 loss to Miami and they've held five of their last seven opponents to 102 points or fewer. Under is 16-7 in Knicks last 23 road games and 7-2 in Knicks last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. The Minnesota Timberwolves have six wins and 17 losses home at Target Center and the under is 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.

8* play on UNDER.

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

The Indiana Pacers are 27-17-1 to the over on the season, but the under is 22-10 in Pacers' last 32 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. In their last game, the Pacers defeated Washington 132-124. I think we'll see a very different tempo here against the Miami Heat who boast a top-5 scoring defense and are 7-1 to the under in their last 8 road games.

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Clippers are 28-19-1 to the over on the season, but the under is 12-3-1 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing straight-up record. Here they'll take on an Orlando team that is 15-31 straight-up on the season and averages only 104.3 points per game (29th). 

Through their last nine games, the Magic have been held to fewer than 100 points six times, including a 96-93 loss to the Lakers here in LA a couple of days ago. 

Under is 6-1 in Magic's last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-0-1 in Magic last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

UCLA VS MICHIGAN ELITE EIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER

The 11th-seeded UCLA Bruins look like a live dog in this Elite Eight matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. The Bruins are coming off an upset win as a 7-point against  second-seeded Alabama, and Michigan must be overvalued by the oddsmakers, heading into this contest 19-8 ATS on the season, which is the best record among teams left in the tournament.

8* play on UCLA Bruins. 

SIXERS @ NUGGETS 8* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Denver Nuggets are 28-18 to the over on the season, but 5-2 to the under after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. They are in such a spot here, coming off a 126-102 win over Atlanta. The Sixers have played great defense lately, bar a 122-112 loss to the Clippers last time out. I think they'll step up on the defensive end again in this one. 

Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 overall. Under is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

8* play on UNDER. 

CAVS @ JAZZ NBA 5-PACK PLAY #4

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 26-19-1 to the under on the season. They average a league-worst 103.5 points per game while shooting 33.9% from behind the arc (29th), and here they'll face a Utah team with the #3 scoring defense in the NBA. 

In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Grizzlies 126-110 but the Under is 5-0 in Jazz's last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. 

Under is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 games as a road underdog. Under is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

MAVS VS THUNDER NBA 3-PACK PLAY #2

The Dallas Mavericks are 25-19 to the under on the season. They've been held to 94 and 103 points in their last two games. Here they'll face an OKC Thunder team that ranks 5th in the NBA defending the three.

The Thunder are averaging only 106.1 points per game (27th) on the season. In their last two games, they've been held to 107 and 94 points. 

Under is 12-4 in Mavericks last 16 overall. Under is 10-1 in Mavericks last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Toronto Raptors will be playing on short rest after taking a 122-117 loss to Portland on Sunday. It will be in the Raptors best interest to keep the tempo low, and they'll face a Pistons team that is averaging only 100.8 possessions per game (22nd). Detroit's offensive efficiency rating (the number of points a team scores per 100 possessions) for the season ranks only 25th in the league and the Pistons have averaged only 100 ppg through a four-game losing streak. 

10* play on UNDER. 

HEAT VS KNICKS NBA 3-PACK PLAY #3

The New York Knicks are 28-18 to the under on the season. Through their last six games, the Knicks have held opponents to an average of 100.6 points per game. Five of those six games went under the total. The Knicks have the best scoring defense in the NBA and Miami ranks 4th. Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 road games. Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in New York.

8* play on UNDER. 

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The New York Knicks are 28-18 to the under on the season. Through their last six games, the Knicks have held opponents to an average of 100.6 points per game. Five of those six games went under the total. The Knicks have the best scoring defense in the NBA and Miami ranks 4th. Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 road games. Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in New York.

In addition to the under, I also like the Knicks to cover the spread. Miami is banged up and just not playing well at the moment (0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall) while the Knicks have been money against the spread all season and they're 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight. 

8* play on NY Knicks. 

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | NBA TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Los Angeles Lakers are a hot mess with their big guns sidelined due to injuries. They had lost four on the bounce prior to a 100-86 win against Cleveland on Friday. While they're struggling to score, they've played fairly well on the defensive end and here they'll take on a Magic team that is averaging only 104.6 points per game (29th). 

Under is 9-2 in Magic last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-1 in Lakers last 8 games as a favorite. Under is 9-3 in Lakers last 12 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

OREGON VS USC 8* NCAA TOURNAMENT BOOKIE BU$TER

The USC Trojans have looked great through their first two games of the NCAA Tournament, comfortably defeating Drake and Kansas. They defeated Oregon 72-58 when the two teams clashed back in February and I like the Trojans to get the better of the Ducks once again here in the Sweet 16. USC holds a big advantage on the glass, and its defense has been lights out lately. The favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. 

8* play on USC Trojans. 

FSU VS MICHIGAN 10* TOP PLAY | SWEET 16 *BEST BET*

The Florida State Seminoles have opened the NCAA Tournament with a pair of dominant victories. Defeating Colorado by 18 points last time out was particularly impressive, and I would not be surprised to see them beating Michigan outright here in the Sweet 16.

I'm not sure if the Wolverines can compete with a team like FSU without one of their most dangerous scoring threats in senior forward Isaiah Liver (stress reaction), 

Seminoles are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 neutral site games as an underdog. Seminoles are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. 

10* play on FSU Seminoles. 

CREIGHTON VS GONZAGA 8* CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER

Gonzaga is crushing everything in its path, but I don't think Creighton is getting enough respect in this Sweet 16 matchup with the Bulldogs.

The Bluejays are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. They're very capable of shooting the ball, and if the shots are made they could give the Zags a real scare here. 

8* play on Creighton. 

SUPER EARLY SUNS @ HORNETS 8* NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BOMBER

The Charlotte Hornets have played well on the defensive end lately, and they'll need to continue to do so with one of their most dangerous scoring threats in LaMelo Ball out due to injury. In their last game, the Hornets came through with a 110-105 win against Miami. In their two previous games, Charlotte had held San Antonio and Houston to 97 points each. 

Phoenix is one of the best defensive teams in the league. In their last game, the Suns defeated Toronto 104-100, the fourth time in five games they held their opponent to 101 points or fewer. 

 Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

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The Charlotte Hornets have played well on the defensive end lately, and they'll need to continue to do so with one of their most dangerous scoring threats in LaMelo Ball out due to injury. In their last game, the Hornets came through with a 110-105 win against Miami. In their two previous games, Charlotte had held San Antonio and Houston to 97 points each. 

Phoenix is one of the best defensive teams in the league. In their last game, the Suns defeated Toronto 104-100, the fourth time in five games they held their opponent to 101 points or fewer. 

 Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall.

In addition to the under, I also like the Suns to cover the spread as the Hornets lack enough firepower without Ball to keep this close. 

Suns are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Suns are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

CUSE VS HOUSTON | SWEET 16 BOOKIE BU$TER

The No. 2 Houston Cougars are 19-9 ATS on the season, but they failed to cover the 7.5-point spread in a 63-60 win against Rutgers in the previous round of the NCAA Tournament and actually trailed the Scarlet Knights by nine with less than five minutes left on the clock. DeJon Jarreau played 32 minutes but a hip injury is clearly bothering him.  

Here the Cougars will face a No. 11 Syracuse team that has opened the tourney with back-to-back wins as underdogs, beating San Diego State and West Virginia. Cuse's 2-3 zone defense can be tough to solve, and I like the Orange to keep this one close. 

Orange are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. Orange are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games as an underdog.

8* play on Syracuse Orange.