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

The Bulls have been money for their against the spread backers all season, going 8-3 ATS. They'll be well rested for this one as they last played on January 10, and they have kept it close against tough teams lately, most recently losing by only a combined five points against the two LA clubs. 

Here they look like good value against a Thunder team that has started the season 0-5 SU (1-4 ATS) home at Chesapeake Energy Arena. 

10* play on Chicago Bulls.

8* COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BOMBER

I would not be surprised if St. Bonaventure comes out flat following three straight double-digit wins. The Dukes are undervalued by the betting market after failing to cover the number in four straight games and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a road underdog.

8* play on Duquesne. 

EARLY TOP-RATED 10* HOFSTRA @ DELAWARE CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back the Hofstra Pride as they are undervalued after failing to cover the number in four straight games. 

This game was supposed to be played on Saturday, but it was delayed due to injury issues for Delaware who had only five healthy scholarship players at that time. 

I don't see this roughed up Blue Hens team hanging around with Hofstra for 40 minutes.  

10* play on Hofstra. 

NBA 3-PACK - WARRIORS

The Golden State Warriors have been playing a lot better lately since a really poor start to the season. They have won four of their last six as underdogs outright and should be ready to bounce back following a disappointing home loss to Indiana last time out. The Nuggets have covered the number in only two of their last eight games and they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite.

8* play on Golden State Warriors. 

NBA 3-PACK - HORNETS

Underdogs playing on no rest have been undervalued against the spread all season, hitting 61.1%. Additionally, the Hornets are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog while the Raptors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite.

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

NBA 3-PACK - ROCKETS @ SPURS 

The Houston Rockets will have a new look after trading James Harden to the Nets. That and the fact that they have lost four of their last five SU and ATS in combination with the Spurs winning four of their last five is giving us good value on Houston in this one. 

8* play on Houston Rockets. 

PURDUE @ INDIANA 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BLA$TER

Both Purdue and Indiana are checking in at 8-5 SU, but the Hoosiers have a superior 9-4 record ATS (Boilermakers are 4-7-2 ATS). Home advantage should also be a factor as Indiana is 4-1 at home while Purdue is 1-4 on the road. 

Boilermakers are 5-12-3 ATS in their last 20 road games and 3-8-3 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog. Hoosiers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite.

8* play on Indiana. 

WASHINGTON STATE @ UCLA 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

Two 9-2 teams will clash at Pauley Pavilion on Thursday. UCLA is the only remaining undefeated team in Pac-12 play, but I think the Bruins are asked to cover too many points in this one.

The Cougars look primed to bounce back from a flat 15-point loss at Stanford a week ago while seven days off to possibly break the momentum probably was not what the hot UCLA wanted as it is riding a four-game winning streak. 

Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

8* play on Washington State. 

*BAILOUT PLAY* PELICANS @ CLIPPERS 10* TOP PLAY

Good spot to fade the Clippers who shot a red hot 53% from behind the arc in a win over Chicago last time out. Such a hot performance is often followed by a cold one, and they'll face a Pelicans team that is undervalued by the oddsmakers and due for a big game after losing three straight SU and ATS. 

The Clippers is one of the best teams in the league, but they have not been blowout teams out lately. Their last three wins have come by six, seven and three points, and I like the Pels to keep this close. 

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

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Tough spot for the Pacers who should be gassed out after running up and down the court in a high-tempo 127-122 loss at Sacramento last night. 

The Warriors meanwhile have had a day of rest since defeating Toronto last time out. They have won back-to-back games and five of seven since opening the season 0-3. 

Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Warriors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

Over is 10-4-1 in Pacers last 15 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 road games.

8* play on OVER. 

Top-Rated 10* Pacers @ Warriors NBA Top Play Of The Day

Tough spot for the Pacers who should be gassed out after running up and down the court in a high-tempo 127-122 loss at Sacramento last night. 

The Warriors meanwhile have had a day of rest since defeating Toronto last time out. They have won back-to-back games and five of seven since opening the season 0-3. 

Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Warriors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

10* top play on Golden State Warriors. 

LAKERS @ ROCKETS 8* NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BOMBER - GUARANTEED TO WIN

Several trends support an under in this game, and in this case, I think the trends are our friends. 

Under is 8-1 in Lakers last 9 games as a favorite. Under is 8-0 in Lakers last 8 games as a road favorite. Under is 19-7 in Rockets last 26 games as a home underdog. Under is 12-4 in Rockets last 16 games as an underdog.

Under is 8-1 in Lakers last 9 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Rockets last 5 overall.

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

CBB 3-PACK - TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs are only 5-8 ATS on the season, but I expect them to show up big time for this one after getting humiliated by Baylor last time out. Oklahoma has spent a lot of energy battling top teams in recent games, and I would not be surprised if they look past TCU. 

Horned Frogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Sooners are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite.

8* play on TCU. 

CBB 3-PACK - ST. JOHN'S

The Butler Bulldogs have dropped three of their last four. All losses came as underdogs, and I think they'll suffer another setback in this one. 

St. John's is getting no respect from the oddsmakers after covering the number in only one of their last seven games. They should be due for a big performance, and note that the home team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 head-to-head in this series.

8* play on St. John's. 

TOP-RATED 10* WISCONSIN @ MICHIGAN BIG TEN PLAY OF THE DAY

The No. 7 Michigan Wolverines are an unbeaten 10-0 SU and a solid 8-2 ATS on the season, but I think they'll face a tough test from the No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers in this one. 

The Badgers have already downed one Bit Ten opponent on the road when they defeated Michigan State by nine points on Christmas Day, and they have a defense that has held opponents to an average of 61.5 points on 38.9 percent shooting on the season.

The underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 head-to-head in this series, and this one is likely to go down to the wire.

10* play on Wisconsin. 

*BAILOUT PLAY* PACERS @ KNICKS 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Sacramento Kings have given up 137, 124, 144 and 125 points for an average of 132.5 points allowed over the past four games, with three of those flying over the total. 

I think their defensive struggles set us up nicely for an under here as we get a bloated total against an Indiana team that ranks in the bottom 10 for pace (possessions a team uses per game). 

Seven of the last 10 head-to-head matchups, three of the last four, have gone under the total. 

8* play on UNDER. 

BRADLEY @ NORTHERN IOWA 8* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Northern Iowa Panthers are only 3-7 on the season, but all three wins were earned home at McLeod Center and they defeated Bradley 78-72 in the first game of this doubleheader yesterday. 

8* play on Northern Iowa. 

KNICKS @ HORNETS 8* NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

Since the beginning of last season, the Charlotte Hornets are 0-3 SU and ATS following three straight wins SU and ATS. I think they look like a good fade here against a New York Knicks side primed to bounce back from a pair of double-digit losses.

While the Knicks will be playíng on back-to-back nights, note that the Hornets just as the Knicks will be playing their third game in four nights. 

Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

8* play on New York Knicks.

TOP-RATED 10* COLORADO @ UTAH CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Utes are not playing well at the moment, coming off three straight losses and they have failed to cover the spread in the last two. That includes a 79-73 home loss to Oregon on January 12, a Ducks team Colorado defeated by seven points two days earlier. The Buffaloes have had plenty of rest since, and I think they'll prove too much to handle for the Utes in this one. 

Buffaloes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. Utes are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.

10* top play on Colorado. 

NCAAB 3-PACK - WICHITA STATE

The Illinois Fighting Illini are riding high, coming off four straight wins while going 3-0-1 ATS. We find the Maryland Terrapins on the opposite end of the spectrum, coming off three straight losses SU and ATS. I think the Terps are getting too many points to pass on in this one though. Note that last time out, Maryland took an 89-67 beating by Iowa, and it is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games following a straight-up loss of more than 20 points. The Fighting Illini are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

8* play on Maryland.

NCAAB 3-PACK - NEBRASKA

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be looking to snap a four-game skid. While I don't think they will win this one outright, I do think they'll keep it within the number. Last time out, the Cornhuskers lost by seven as an 8-point dog to a ranked Michigan State team, and Indiana will be without its second-leading scorer Armaan Franklin (ankle injury). 

8* play on Nebraska

NCAAB 3-PACK - WICHITA STATE

The Wichita State Shockers are 6-3 SU and 4-2-1 ATS on the season. They defeated Mizzou as an 8.5-point underdog about a week ago and kept it close against Houston last time out. The Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-6 SU and only 2-7 against the number. They had lost five straight prior to an upset win at SMU last time out, and they are still only 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog (4-14 ATS in their last 18 games as a road underdog). 

8* play on Wichita State. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY *EARLY START*

The Detroit Pistons have won just two games on the season, one of them a 110-105 OT win over Phoenix last time out. They have however covered the spread in four of their last five and I'm happy to grab the points on Detroit here against a Utah team on the road and off an upset win at Milwaukee. 

The Jazz are in the midst of a gruesome seven-game road trip, and even though they should win this game outright, covering the number could be a challenge. 

Jazz are 6-23-2 ATS in their last 31 games as a favorite and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog.

10* play on Detroit Pistons. 

EARLY 1:00 ET START - EARLY DREXEL @ CHARLESTON 8* CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Drexel Dragons are 5-3 SU and 6-1-1 ATS on the season. They are a perfect 3-0 ATS on the road and 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games as a favorite. The Charleston Cougars are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog, and this is a revenge spot for Drexel after losing the first game of this doubleheader by just a point yesterday.

8* play on Drexel. 

*BAILOUT PLAY* NEVADA @ SAN DIEGO STATE 8* CBB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 8-4 SU and 8-3 ATS on the season. They lost by only six points to San Diego State a couple of days ago, and I expect another tight affair here in the second game of the doubleheader. 

Wolf Pack are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog and 25-12-1 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight up loss. Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on Nevada Wolf Pack. 

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling on both ends of the floor without injured big man Karl-Anthony Towns. They have dropped six in a row straight up (1-5 ATS), five by double-digit score-lines, and allowed 123 points or more in each of those six losses. 

The San Antonio Spurs are coming into this contest full of confidence, off upset wins over the Clippers and the Lakers in La-La Land.  

The Timberwolves are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs home at Target Center, and I like the Spurs to come out firing in this first game of a doubleheader. 

10* top play on San Antonio.

HAWKS @ HORNETS 8* NBA BOOKIE BA$HER

The Charlotte Hornets defeated Atlanta 102-94 on Wednesday, the Hawks third straight loss straight up and against the spread. While the Hawks have had time to rest since that game, that's not the case for the Hornets who will be playing on no rest after battling back from 18 points down to win 118-110 on Friday night at New Orleans. 

The Hawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games playing on two days rest. The rest advantage and the revenge spot makes this an easy play on Atlanta. 

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

NUGGETS @ 76ERS 8* BOOKIE BOMBER

The Sixers will be severely shorthanded. Denver should win this one easily. 

8* play on Nuggets. 

TEXAS @ WEST VIRGINIA 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

The West Virginia Mountaineers erased a big deficit to defeat Oklahoma State last time out. Letdown spot here against a Texas team that ranks No. 22 in the nation for defensive field goal percentage and 16th defending the three. 

The Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. The Longhorns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

8* play on Texas. 

ALABAMA VS AUBURN 8* BOOKIE BU$TER - 12:00 PM ET

The Alabama Crimson Tide are red hot, 3-0 in SEC play and off four straight wins SU and ATS overall. The Auburn Tigers are heading in the opposite direction with three losses SU and ATS. 

The Tide have scored 80+ points in four of their last six games. I don't see Auburn being able to keep up. 

Alabama is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 road games and 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games following a ATS win. Let's roll with the Tide. 

8* play on Alabama. 

*BIG BET ALERT* NCAAB BIG TEN ATS GAME OF THE MONTH - 10* TOP PLAY 

Great bounce-back spot for Rutgers who laid an egg against Michigan State last time out, shooting only 31% from the field in a humiliating 68-45 loss.

Ohio State took a 77-60 loss at Minnesota last time out and is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five road games while Rutgers is 15-5-2 ATS in its last 22 home games.

The Scarlet Knights rank 35th in the nation making 38.4% of their three-point attempts while the Buckeyes are struggling to defend the three, ranking 258th allowing opponents to make 35.1% of their attempts. 

10* play on Rutgers. 

*BAILOUT PLAY* RAPTORS @ KINGS 8* BOOKIE BU$TER

The line has dropped, but I still see value fading the Toronto Raptors who are 1-6 ATS on the season. The Sacramento Kings are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. 

8* play on Sacramento Kings. 

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I like the Utah Jazz to win and cover in a relatively low-scoring affair. 

Milwaukee is coming off a couple of blowout wins over Detroit, but the Jazz are a far tougher team to beat than the Pistons. 

Sure, Utah is coming off back-to-back losses as road favorites at Brooklyn and New York, but this team is at its best when catching points on the road (Jazz are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog). 

Milwaukee averages more points per game than any other team in the NBA, but I think regression is coming and Utah is not a team known for giving up easy buckets. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* SUNS @ PISTONS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Detroit Pistons are winless through their last three games and gave up 130 points to the Bucks last time out.

However, note that the under is 16-4 in Pistons' last 20 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game, and in this one, they'll face a Phoenix Suns team that owns the no. 1 scoring defense in the NBA, holding opponents to 102.4 ppg.

Last time out, Phoenix knocked down 21-of-40 three-point attempts in a 123-115 win over Toronto, far above its season average, and the Suns are still 6-2 to the under on the season and average only 98.7 possessions per game, dead last in the NBA.  

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* PURDUE @ MICHIGAN STATE NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Purdue Boilermakers are 7-5 SU but only 3-7-2 ATS on the season. Admittedly, the 8-3 Michigan State Spartans have been even worse against the number, but I do like the Spartans to win and cover in this one. 

Michigan State will be looking to build on a 68-45 beatdown of Rutgers last time out. That same Rutgers team defeated Purdue by five points on December 29, and the Boilermakers are 0-4 SU and 0-3-1 ATS on the road on the season and only 2-8-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a road underdog. 

10* top play on Michigan State. 

*BAILOUT PLAY* UCLA @ ARIZONA STATE 8* MIDNIGHT MASSACRE

The UCLA Bruins have just one loss on the season, and they're coming off a 65-51 win over Colorado. The Bruins are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. 

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 0-7 ATS in their last seven home games and lost by 13 as a 13-point home favorite against UTEP last time out. That was almost three weeks ago as Arizona State has two games on the road last week because of COVID-19 within its program, and they returned to practice Monday, its third practice since Dec. 21. 

That's just too long time off to do them any good, and I expect an up-to-speed UCLA team to run away with this one. 

8* play on UCLA. 

MAVS @ NUGGETS 8* NBA ATS BOOKIE BU$TER ~ GUARANTEED TO WIN

The Dallas Mavericks have won two of their last three games, but this looks like a potential flat spot after defeating in-state rival Houston Rockets on the road last time out. The Denver Nuggets are coming off a two-game sweep of Minnesota, but they failed to cover the spread in the last game. The Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS loss, and for this one, Michael Porter Jr. will be back in action after missing the last three games due to a seven-day Covid-19 quarantine. 

Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 8-22-2 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight-up win. Mavericks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games.

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

MAVS @ NUGGETS 8* NBA ATS BOOKIE BU$TER TOTAL

The Dallas Mavericks have won two of their last three games, but this looks like a potential flat spot after defeating in-state rival Houston Rockets on the road last time out. The Denver Nuggets are coming off a two-game sweep of Minnesota, but they failed to cover the spread in the last game. The Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS loss, and for this one, Michael Porter Jr. will be back in action after missing the last three games due to a seven-day Covid-19 quarantine. 

Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 8-22-2 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight-up win. Mavericks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games.

In addition to Denver winning and covering the spread, I also like the under. The Nuggets defenes has not been great, but this looks like a good spot to get back on track against a Dallas team that has averaged only 103 ppg through its last four games. 

8* play on UNDER. 

WASHINGTON STATE @ CALIFORNIA 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

The Washington State Cougars are 8-1 SU and 4-4-1 ATS on the season. Last time out they lost by only four as an 8.5-point underdog to Arizona, and I think they'll have no trouble with a California coming off back-to-back losses at Oregon and Oregon State.  

The Cougares defense rank 26th in the nation allowing only 61 ppg and Calfornia is averaging only 68 ppg (256th).

8* play on Washington State. 

NCAAB GAME OF THE YEAR ~ TOP RATED 10* BIG SKY TOTAL

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are 4-1 to the over on the season, but I think this one will go under the total. 

They'll face an Idaho team that averages only 60.0 ppg, and Southern Utah's 84.6 ppg average is misleading as they've been running up the score against cupcake teams. We can also note that both teams make just about 2/3 free throw attempts. 

This will be Idaho's highest closing total of the season. The previous was a 137 total at Utah on December 18. That game went under by 17 points and I am confident that this to be a low-scoring affair.  

10* game of the year play on UNDER. 

70% RUN - TOP RATED 10* CAVS @ GRIZZLIES NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 105-104 loss at Orlando last night, so the Cavs will be playing on no rest but I still think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to cover the number against this shorthanded Memphis team. 

The Grizzlies are 0-4 SU (1-3 ATS) at home and will have to do without several players, among them Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. They average only 106.9 ppg (23rd), and while the Cavs are averaging even points fewer than that, at least Cleveland can get stops on the defensive end. 

The Cavs have dropped four of their last five, but they have allowed only 102.6 ppg during that stretch, and that includes giving up 119 points at Indiana. 

Cavaliers are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

10* top play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

AFTERNOON HOOPS - OREGON @ COLORADO 8* BOOKIE BOMBER

The Colorado Buffaloes have dropped two of their last three but should be ready to go off here as they're finally back home at CU Events Center again after completing a four-game road swing. 

Oregon is coming in hot but also overvalued by the oddsmakers. Ducks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games overall and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Buffaloes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

The home team is 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings. The favorite is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

8* play on Colorado. 

*BIG BET ALERT* NBA PACIFIC ATS GAME OF THE MONTH - 10* TOP PLAY

The Los Angeles Clippers clawed back from a 19-point halftime deficit against the Kings last night, but didn't make it all the way and lost 116-113 in the end. I think they'll be more focused from the get-go here, and I have no problem backing the Clippers in this matchup despite them playing on back-to-back nights and Paul George (ankle) being questionable.

The Warriors are not much better off when it comes to rest as they'll be playing their third game in four nights. They are coming off a pair of 137 point outings (and wins) against Portland and Sacramento, but they'll face a much tougher defense this time around. We can also note that the Clippers are shooting a sizzling 41.9% from behind the arc (2nd) on the season while the Warriors rank 27th at defending the three.

Clippers are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games. Clippers are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games following an ATS loss. Clippers are 37-14 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight-up loss. Warriors are 18-37-1 ATS in their last 56 games following an ATS win.

10* top play on Los Angeles Clippers.

 *LATE BAILOUT PLAY* BULLS @ KINGS 8* NBA TOTAL - 10:05 PM ET TIPOFF

The Chicago Bulls will be playing on no rest after defeating the Blazers 111-108 at Portland on Tuesday. While I do think the Kings win this game, I'm not so sure they'll cover the number and I like the over a lot better. 

The Kings should be looking forward to playing at home following a three-game trip (all losses), and they could be due for a breakout game after shooting only 38% from the field and 29% from three-point range in a 137-106 loss at Golden State last time out. 

In their last home game, the Kings put 125 points on the board against Denver and the Bulls have scored a lot of points through their last five games (four wins). 

8* play on OVER. 

UTAH STATE @ NEW MEXICO 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BLA$TER

Under is 7-2-1 in Lobos last 10 overall and 6-2-1 in their last 9 games as an underdog. They have been held to fewer than 60 points in three of their last four games, rank only 210th in the nation for points per game while Utah State owns the No. 48 scoring defense, holding opponents to 63.5 ppg. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* MINNESOTA @ MICHIGAN BIG TEN PLAY OF THE DAY

The #9 Michigan Wolverines are undefeated straight up and a solid 7-2 against the spread on the season. This does however look like too big of a number to cover against the #17 Minnesota Golden Gophers who are off to a 10-2 start. 

Last time out, the Gophers defeated a hot Ohio State team by 17 points while Michigan is coming off an 85-66 win over the #19 Northwestern Wildcats. 

Michigan has been shooting lights out, but averaging 52% from the field is way above expectation and I think the Wolverines are due to regress. 

The Gophers have quality wins over #4 Iowa, #17 Michigan State (and as mentioned #25 Ohio State), and I think they'll give Michigan plenty of trouble in this one. 

10* top play of the day. 

PISTONS @ BUCKS 8* NBA BOOKIE BOMBER TOTAL

The Detroit Pistons are 4-3 to the over on the season while the Milwaukee Bucks are 5-2 to the over. This is a very big number for a game involving the Pistons, and I think we'll see this one sneak under the total. 

Sure, the Bucks are averaging a league-best 124.6 ppg and the first game of this two-game series saw a total of 140 points scored, but the Bucks shot 58% from the field (and 41% from the perimeter) while Detroit made 17-of-40 (42%) three-point attempts, far over their season average, both for attempts and shots made.  

Expect this one to be played at a slower pace and the shooting to cool off. 

8* play on UNDER. 

CAVS @ MAGIC 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Cleveland Cavaliers lack star power on the offensive end, but they sure can play defense. 

The Cavs have the No. 5 scoring defense in the NBA and the 7th best defensive field goal percentage. The Orlando Magic are making only 44% of their shots which ranks 26th in the NBA. 

OK, the Magic won the first meeting of this two-game series 103-83, but the bookmakers have hardly adjusted the spread at all for this game, which says a lot. 

Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Magic are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games.

8* play on Cleveland. 

SPURS @ CLIPPERS 8* NBA BOOKIE BA$HER

Good spot to fade the Clippers off a win against Phoenix while The Spurs could be in line for an upset following four straight losses. Last time out they took a 21 point loss to Utah, and I expect much better focus from Spurs in this one.Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.

8* play on San Antonio. 

*LATE BAILOUT PLAY* - KANSAS @ TCU 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BU$TER

Kansas took an 84-59 beating by Texas last time out but is 9-0 ATS in its last nine games following a straight-up loss of more than 20 points and 10-1 ATS in its last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. TCU is riding a five-game winning streak and won 67-60 as a 4-point favorite at Kansas State last time out, but the Horned Frogs are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS win and 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.

8* play on Kansas. 

TOP RATED 10* WOLVES @ NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets are 5-1 to the over on the season. I think this total looks high though considering the Wolves offensive struggles. Sure, the first game of this two-game det saw 233 points, but I expect a lower-scoring affair here as the teams are more familiar with each other's offensive schemes.

10* top play on UNDER. 

RUTGERS @ MICHIGAN STATE 10* BIG TEN TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as they look to bounce back from a tough loss as an underdog to Iowa. The Hawkeyes made three free throws in the final 17 seconds to earn a 77-75 victory, but Rutgers was arguably the better team throughout the game. 

The Scarlet Knights still covered the spread to improve to 20-6-2 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and here they'll face a Michigan State team that is coming off its first conference game win after losing their first three Big Ten contests. The Spartans did not cover the number though and they are  0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

10* top play on Rutgers. 

FLORIDA @ ALABAMA 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BLA$TER

This looks like a good spot to fade the Alabama Crimson Tide as they are coming off an upset win against a ranked Tennessee Volunteers team.

Note the Gators' 50.6% shooting from the field against Alabamas' 41.8% shooting.  

8* play on Florida. 

KINGS @ WARRIORS LATE NIGHT 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

This looks like a great spot to fade the Golden State Warriors who will be playing on no rest after putting a 137-122 beating on Portland on Sunday. The Warriors are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest, and one must wonder how much gas they have left in the tank, especially Steph Curry who finished with 62 points in his 36 minutes on the court. 

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a loss to Houston, but they are a solid 4-2 ATS on the season and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss. 

8* play on Sacramento Kings. 

WEST VIRGINIA @ OKLAHOMA STATE 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

I think WVU is ready to go off here following a 75-71 loss to Oklahoma last time out. The Mountaineers almost clawed all the way back from a 38-20 halftime deficit, and they should be focused and on their toes from the get go in this one. Oklahoma State had lost back-to-back games prior to defeating Texas Tech in OT as an 8.5-point dog last time out. I would not be surprised if they come out flat here. 

8* play on WVU. 

TOP RATED 10* HORNETS @ 76ERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Love the Charlotte Hornets here in the second leg of a two-game set against Philadelphia. The Sixers have covered the spread in three straight games, beating up on Toronto, Orlando and Charlotte, and I would not be surprised if they come out completely flat in this one. 

The Sixers won the first game 127-112 on Saturday, but they are only 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and the Hornets are a solid 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog.

10* top play on Charlotte Hornets.

TOP RATED 10* NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Drake Bulldogs are undefeated straight up and against the spread this season. As a result, oodsmakers know that they can inflate the lines against Drake, and square bettors will still back the Bulldogs.

The 7-1 Southern Illinois Salukis are far from a pushover, and as both teams are capable of making it rain from behind the arc, I think Drake will struggle to get separation. 

10* top play on Southern Illinois. 

TOP RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ SUNS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like an excellent spot to back the Los Angeles Clippers to bounce back from a loss at Utah. The Phoenix Suns have managed to stay hot following their 8-0 run in the Disneyworld bubble and have opened the season with a solid 5-1 record SU and ATS, but are they for real? This Clippers side will be the toughest team they've faced so far, and I'm not sure the Suns can compete with them just yet. 

Clippers are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. Clippers are 37-17 ATS in their last 54 games as a road favorite.

10* top play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

*MAJOR WAGER ALERT* NCAAB GAME OF THE WEEK - 10* TOP PLAY SIDE

The Houston Cougars are 7-1, with their only loss coming to Tulsa last time out. They've defeated Texas Tech as underdogs, and I like Houston here in this matchup with SMU.

The 6-0 Mustangs are shooting the ball well, but here they'll run into the fifth-best scoring defense in the nation. 

10* top play on Houston. 

RAPTORS @ PELCIANS 8* NBA BOOKIE BOMBER

The Pels defeated the Raptors 113-99 in the season opener. Toronto has won only one game on the season when they beat the Knicks last time out. New Orleans has looked solid and enters Saturday with a 3-2 record, losing at Miami and at Phoenix. The Pelicans have a solid record of 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs teams with a winning record below 40 percent.

8* play on New Orleans. 

KNICKS @ PACERS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

MERCER @ FURMAN 8* BOOKIE BOMBER

Good value on the Bears as we are getting an inflated number on Mercier after failing to cover the spread in four straight games. They average a solid 81.1 ppg and should keep this one close, even against a high-scoring Furman side. 

Last time out, Mercier took a 78-65 beating by Wofford but note that they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Paladins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

8* play on Mercer. 

SUPER EARLY TEXAS @ KANSAS 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Texas Longhorns are 7-1 SU but only 4-4 ATS on the season. They have failed to impress through a fairly soft schedule while the 8-1 SU, 4-4 ATS Kanas Jayhawks are battle-tested with matchups against teams like Gonzaga, Creighton, Texas Tech and West Virginia.

Jayhawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on Kansas. 

BLAZERS @ WARRIORS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both teams have started the season 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS, but I think this looks like an excellent spot to back the Blazers. 

While Golden State has won back-to-back games against subpar opponents (Detroit and Chicago), the Blazers will be pissed off after suffering a 23-point beatdown by the hands of the Clippers a couple of days ago. Damian Lillard shot just 3-of-14 from the field, but he should bounce back big like the superstar he is and we can note that GoldenState ranks 30th in the league in scoring defense and 30th in the league defending the three. 

10* play on Portland -3.5. 

USC @ COLORADO 8* NCAAB BAILOUT PLAY - 10:00 PM TIP-OFF

Buffaloes are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog. Buffaloes are 13-40 ATS in their last 53 road games. Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite.

8* play on USC Trojans. 

LATE NIGHT SUNS @ JAZZ 8* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER - 9:05 PM TIP-OFF

The Phoenix Suns wrapped up the 2019-20 season with an eight-game winning streak in the NBA bubble and they have looked impressive through their first four games, sporting a 3-1 record with wins over Dallas, Sacramento, and New Orleans. 

I think they are about to run into trouble here though against a stingy Utah team that has compiled a 2-1 record with road wins at Portland and OKC. The Suns have the #1 scoring defense in the league heading into New Year's Eve, but that is likely to regress and they rank only #23 for points scored per game.

Note that the Jazz will be playing on two days of rest while Phoenix only has had one day off since its last game. 

8* play on Utah Jazz. 

BOISE STATE VS SAN JOSE STATE 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Boise State Broncos are 6-1 SU and 5-1 ATS. The one time they failed to cover the spread was as a 17.5-point favorite against Weber State. Here they are asked to cover 20+ points against a San Jose State squad that is 1-4 SU and 0-4 ATS on the season. 

The teams will square off in Phoenix because of restrictions in Santa Clara County in response to COVID-19 so there is no home advantage for the Spartans, but I still like San Jose State to cover the number for the first time this season. 

While this looks like (and most likely will be) a complete mismatch, the oddsmakers know what they're doing when they throw out this line. The public will pound Boise State pretty much no matter the point spread, and I think we're getting too many points on the dog to pass on. 

8* play on San Jose State. 

ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

The Arizona Wildcats are 7-1 SU but only 3-5 ATS. The Washington Huskies are 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS. Arizona is coming off an impressive 88-74 win over Colorado on Dec 28, a team Washington lost to by more than 20 points on Dec 20 last time out. I think the Huskies will be motivated to through with a strong performance while Arizona is in a potential letdown spot. 

8* play on Washington. 

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The San Francisco Dons are 6-4 SU and 5-5 ATS on the season. They snapped a two-game slide with a 68-65 win over Grand Canyon last time out but failed to cover the number for a third straight game. I do however like the Dons to win and cover here against a San Diego team that has played only four games (1-3 SU and ATS) this season. Note that the Dons have a 100+ points game and defeated Virginia as a 15-point dog about a month ago, so the talent for big outings is there. 

8* play on San Francisco. 

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened the season surprisingly well, coming into this contest with a 3-1 record SU and ATS on the season. They defeated Charlotte, Detroit and Philadelphia as underdogs, before losing as a favorite against the Knicks last time out. 

I think they'll be a handful for the Pacers who are coming off two tough games against the Celtics. 

Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.

In addition to Cleveland covering the spread, I also like the under. The Cavs have a top 5 scoring defense on the season while Indiana ranks #9. 

8* play on UNDER. 

CAVS @ PACERS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened the season surprisingly well, coming into this contest with a 3-1 record SU and ATS on the season. They defeated Charlotte, Detroit and Philadelphia as underdogs, before losing as a favorite against the Knicks last time out. 

I think they'll be a handful for the Pacers who are coming off two tough games against the Celtics. 

Cavaliers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS 8* NBA TOTAL

The Blazers are shooting the ball well, but they have struggled on the defensive end. I think the Clippers will get easy buckets and Portland's three-point shooting will help to push the final score over the posted total. 

8* play on OVER. 

DEPAUL @ CONNECTICUT 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The DePaul Blue Demons have played two games a blowout win over Western Illinois and an OT loss at Providence. They have averaged 90.5 ppg while shooting 53.3% from the field and 45.5% from behind the arc. I think their shooting will keep them in this game against a UConn team coming off its first setback of the season, a 76-74 OT loss at Creighton on December 20. Don't be surprised if the Huskies come out rusty following the 10 day layoff. 

10* play on DePaul. 

HAWKS @ NETS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped back-to-back games since opening the season 2-0. I think they are in for another tough game here against the high-flying Hawks who are a perfect 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) on the season. Atlanta has a nice mix of young talent and experience I think the Hawks will be a problem for many teams this season. The Nets meanwhile will often be asked to cover inflated numbers due to big name players like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, and that is the case here IMO. 

10* play on Atlanta Hawks.

BUCKS @ HEAT 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY 

The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS start to the season. Last time out they got humiliated in a 130-110 loss to the Knicks, quite possibly looking ahead for this matchup with Miami. 

The Heat knocked the top-seeded Bucks out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, essentially "stealing" the NBA finals spot most experts thought was earmarked for the Bucks. I think this game means a lot for the Bucks. 

Miami is coming off a 111-98 triumph over the Pelicans on Christmas Day, for this one they may have to do without star Jimmy Butler (sprained right ankle).   

Bucks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

BUCKS @ HEAT NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY 

PURDUE @ RUTGERS 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BU$TER

I like the Purdue Boilermakers to cover the spread and potentially winning outright at Rutgers on Tuesday. 

They are 7-3 SU and 3-6-1 ATS, but all three straight-up losses have come against tough teams (Clemson, Miami, #4 Iowa). They have defeated the likes of #4 Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Maryland. 

#13 Rutgers Scarlet Knights are coming off their first setback of the season, a 12-point loss as +3.5-point underdogs at No. 23 Ohio State. With the feeling of being unbeatable gone, I don't see an immediate bounce-back game for the Knights. 

8* play on Purdue. 

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Santa Clara has won six of seven games and held opponents to 60.0 ppg. It will be tough for USC to score enough to cover the number.

8* play on Santa Clara. 

MIAMI-FL @ VIRGINIA TECH 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS on the season. They have covered the spread in three straight wins, the two most recent as 20+ point favorites outscoring their opponents by an average of 33 points while averaging 90.5 ppg.

The Miami-Florida Hurricanes are 4-2 SU and 2-4 ATS. They have dropped two of their last three games since opening the year with a 3-0 record and they have failed to cover the spread in three straight games. On the season, they are averaging only 67.8 ppg.

The Hokies have covered in eight of the last 11 games in this series and the Hurricanes are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games.

10* play on Virginia Tech. 

COLORADO @ ARIZONA 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Arizona Wildcats are 6-1 on the season but only 2-5 ATS. They have failed to cover the number in three straight games, and as a result, they are not getting much respect from the betting market for this matchup with Colorado. 

The Buffaloes are 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS, but this will be only their second game as an underdog. In their previous game as a dog, they failed to cover +6.5 in a 56-47 loss at Tennessee. 

Buffaloes are 13-39 ATS in their last 52 road games. Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on Arizona Wildcats. 

MICHIGAN STATE @ MINNESOTA 8* BIG TEN BOOKIE BU$TER

The Michigan State Spartans have failed to cover the spread in five straight games and they've lost their last two games, against Northwestern and Wisconsin, outright.

This looks like a good spot to bounce back against a Minnesota team coming off a pair of upset wins, most recently a 102-95 overtime victory over No. 4 Iowa on Friday night.

Golden Gophers are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight-up win and 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win.

The favorite is 7-0 ATS in the last seven head-to-head meetings.

8* play on Michigan State. 

PISTONS @ HAWKS 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

These two teams have opened the season in completely different ways, with the Hawks sporting a 2-0 SU and ATS record while the Pistons are 0-2 SU and ATS. 

I really like this Atlanta team which has a good mix of talent and experience, and yes, Detroit just might be the worst team in the NBA this season, but this looks like too many points to lay against a Pistons team that looks undervalued by the betting market due to recent results. 

In their first two losses, the Pistons lost to the Timberwolves by 10 and the Cavaliers by nine. I think they'll keep this one closer. 

10* play on Detroit Pistons. 

EVANSVILLE @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Southern Illinois Salukis are a perfect 7-0 SU and a solid 5-1 ATS on the season. They defeated Evansville by only six points as an 8.5-point favorite yesterday though, and I like the Purple Aces to keep this within the posted number as well. The familiarity from playing twice in two days should favor the less skilled team, the underdog. 

Purple Aces are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 Monday games.Salukis are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Monday games.

8* play on Evansville +8. 

76ERS @ CAVS 8* NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened the season 2-0, defeating Charlotte and Detroit as small underdogs.

This will be a big step up in competition, coming up against a Sixers side that rolled over the Knicks in New York on Boxing Day.

Both teams will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back, and while the Sixers might opt to give Joel Embiid the day off, I still think the Sixers have enough talent to beat the Cavs by double-digits if they decide to.

8* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) - SPURS @ PELICANS 10* TOP PLAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the Spurs who will be playing on no rest after defeating the Raptors in a tough battle home at AT&T Center on Saturday. Now they'll have to take on a physical and angry Pelicans team looking to bounce back from a loss at Miami on Christmas Day. The Pels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points and I give them a good edge in this one.

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NCAAB) - DEPAUL @ PROVIDENCE TOP PLAY

The DePaul Blue Demons have played only one game this season, a 91-72 win as a 16.5-point favorite over Western Illinois on December 3. I'm not sure they have the tempo and fitness needed to hang around with Providence for a full game. The Friars had won three straight prior to a disappointing 70-64 loss at Butler last time out. This looks like a good spot to bounce back as a home favorite. 

Blue Demons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. Friars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Providence. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) - MAGIC @ WIZARDS 10* TOP PLAY

Washington took a 113-107 loss at Philadelphia on Wednesday, but it was not all doom and gloom for the Wizards. They covered the spread and their guard duo of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal showed signs of a promising partnership.

The Orlando Magic are in a fade spot after opening the season with a 113-107 win over in-state rival Miami Heat.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

8* SATURDAY AFTERNOON NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Wright State Raiders are 4-1 SU and ATS on the season. In each of their last two games, they were beating up on Detroit Mercy Titans. Because of their strong ATS record, the Raiders are asked to cover a lot of points in this matchup with the Green Bay Phoenix. Note that Wright State is returning home from three road games; the Raiders are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games following three or more consecutive road games.

Additionally, Green Bay is 0-6 SU and 2-4 ATS, another reason why the books felt they could inflate this number. Green Bay covered as 20.5-point underdogs at Marquette on December 8 and I think they'll cover as double-digit dogs in this one as well. 

8* play on Green Bay. 

MAVS @ LAKERS 8* NBA BOOKIE BOMBER

The Los Angeles Lakers fell into a big hole early in a loss to the Clippers on opening night, possibly distracted by the pregame ring ceremony pregame.

I think LeBron and A.D will make sure to have the team more focused for this one, particularly on the defensive end where the Lakers can be extremely dominant when they turn it up.

Dallas is coming off a low-scoring 106-102 loss at Phoenix. 

Under is 8-3 in Mavericks last 11 road games. Under is 12-4 in Lakers last 16 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

8* play on UNDER. 

NETS @ CELTICS 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be the main challenger to the Bucks for the Eastern Conference title. The Celtics defeated that same Bucks team a couple of nights ago, but I like Brooklyn in this matchup. 

The Nets looked extremely dominant in a 26-point win over Golden State on opening night and we can note that they defeated Boston by 24 points in the preseason.

I expect the Nets to make a statement here in their first conference game of the season, and former Celtics man Kyrie Irving should have the rest of the team fired up. 

8* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

PELICANS @ HEAT 10* NBA TOP PLAY OF XMAS DAY *EARLY 12:00 START*

The Miami Heat opened the new campaign with a disappointing loss to the Magic at Orlando, perhaps a hangover after making it to the NBA finals last season. I expect the Heat to bounce back here against a Pelicans team in a potential flat spot after upsetting the Raptors in Toronto in their first game of the season. 

Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. Heat are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 games as a home favorite. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. Heat are 8-2 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

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The Kings are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. The Nuggets are tough to beat home at Mile High, but I think they are asked to cover too many points here considering there are a lot of uncertainties in the season opener. 

8* play on Sacramento Kings. 

HAWKS @ BULLS 8* NBA 3-PACK

The Atlanta Hawks enter the new season with an interesting roster. They had a talented roster already last season, and have had arguably the best offseason in the NBA adding some much-needed experience in players like Rajon Rondo, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Danilo Gallinari, and Clint Capela. They have some injury concerns heading into the season opener, but should still have enough talent available to beat the Bulls. 

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

BUCKS @ CELTICS 8* NBA 3-PACK

The Milwaukee Bucks are favorites to win the Eastern Conference, and righfully so. The Celtics are one of the contenders though, and I think the underdog will be the more motivated team here in their season opener.

Boston has brought in Tristan Thompson to complement stars like Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum while Milwaukee has added Jrue Holiday.

Without knowing much about the teams here in the first game of the season, I'm happy to take the points on what looks like a well-balanced Boston side at home. 

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

HORNETS @ CAVS 8* NBA 3-PACK

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be short-handed for their season-opener against Charlotte with arguably their best player, Kevin Love, ruled out with a calf injury.

Charlotte selected LaMelo Ball as the third pick in the draft and has also added Gordon Hayward from the Celtics.

The Cavs defense was atrocious last season, and it did not look much better in the preseason. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

PROVIDENCE @ BUTLER 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Butler Bulldogs are 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS on the season, and they took a 76-73 loss as a 9.5-point favorite over Southern Illinois last time out. I expect them to show up here though, facing Big East rival Providence. 

The Friars are in a potential letdown spot following back-to-back wins as underdogs, first at TCU and most recently a dramatic OT triumph at Seton Hall.  

The home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 head-to-head meetings and Butler is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games as a home underdog. The Friars meanwhile are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite.

10* play on Butler.

CLIPPERS VS LAKERS 8* NBA OPENING NIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER

The reigning champions LA Lakers are, in my opinion, returning an even stronger side following the short break. During the offseason, they've gotten way deeper signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year (and former Clipper) Montrezl Harrell, the Sixth Man runner-up in guard Dennis Schroder, veteran center Marc Gasol and guard Wesley Matthews. 

The Clippers are returning the same key contributors as last season. The Lakers were the better of the two LA teams last season, and they will be the better side in this one. 

8* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

WARRIORS @ NETS 8* NBA OPENING NIGHT TOTAL

The 2020/21 NBA season tips-off with the Golden State Warriors @ Brooklyn Nets matchup at 7:00 PM ET Tuesday. Sure, the Warriors’ best defensive player, Draymond Green, is out, but I still think this game goes under the total as the shooting is likely to be off as players shake off the rust from the offseason. 

Under is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 games as a road underdog. Under is 8-3 in Nets last 11 games as a favorite.

8* play on UNDER. 

NORTH DAKOTA @ DRAKE 10* NCAAB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Drake Bulldogs are 8-0 SU and 6-0 ATS (blowout wins against St. Ambrose and McKendree in the two unlined games). They average 86.3 ppg, and all their games by double-digits, each of the last seven by 16 points or more. 

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 1-7 SU and 3-5 ATS on the season and took a 62-50 loss at Southern Illinois last time out. Through their last four games, they are 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS while scoring only 57 points per game.

Fighting Hawks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulldogs are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

10* play on Drake. 

SUPER EARLY WOFFORD @ TEXAS A&M 10* BOOKIE BREAKER

The Texas A&M Aggies are 4-1 SU but only 1-4 ATS on the season. They've been asked to cover huge numbers in their wins but took an 18-point loss as one-point favorites over TCU on a neutral court. Last time out, the Aggies held SE Louisiana to 52 points on 37.0% shooting from the floor, and I think they'll be ready for this opportunity to test themselves against a more competent opponent after the TCU debacle earlier this month.  

10* play on Texas A&M. 

MICHIGAN STATE @ NORTHWESTERN 8* NCAAB BOOKIE BOMBER

The Michigan State Spartans are an undefeated 6-0 on the season but only 2-4 ATS. I still think they'll win and cover the spread as a favorite against Northwestern this Sunday.  

The Wildcats are 3-1 SU (2-1 ATS) on the season. They've won and covered when favored by a large number, but they lost outright 71-70 as a 3-point favorite over Duke. Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wildcats are 8-18-1 ATS in their last 27 home games.

Michigan State has failed to cover the spread in three straight games, all favored by 23+ points. They defeated Duke 75-69 as a 4-point underdog at the start of the month. Spartans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Spartans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

8* play on Michigan State.