TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Washington Wizards have won a season-best five straight games since losing All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee-injury for six to eight weeks. They've averaged 115.8 points during that stretch and shot a solid 54.9 percent in Monday's 111-102 victory over Indiana. Sure, they'll be playing on no rest here, but I still think they'll give the Philadelphia 76ers all they can handle. Philly has dropped four of its last five games and the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in this series.

My selection is a 10* play on Washington Wizards. 

NBA MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Portland Trail Blazers took a heartbreaking 97-96 loss to Boston due to Al Horford's buzzer-beating shot on Sunday. Tough spot to bounce back here, playing on no rest against a re-energized Detroit Pistons team which has won the first three games of a six-game homestand since acquiring Blake Griffin from the LA Clippers. Prior to the Griffin trade, the Pistons lost eight straight but they're now just a half-game behind Philadelphia for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. 

Home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and Detroit has covered the spread in each of the last four encounters with Portland. 

My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (TOTAL)

Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings between the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers, and I think we'll see another high-scoring affair when they clash at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Monday night. 

The Wizards have averaged 117 points per game and totaled 132 assists in four wins since losing All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee-injury for six to eight weeks. The Pacers have won four of their last five and averaged 110 ppg during that stretch. 

My selection is a 10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Bucknell Bison have won 10 straight games and I think they'll keep rolling when they visit the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Monday. 

Lehigh is coming off back-to-back wins, but it had lost four straight prior to that and here it'll face a Bison team that ranks 41st in scoring offense and defeated the Mountain Hawks 78-65 at home earlier this season. 

Bison are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Patriot League and the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with Lehigh. 

My selection is a 10* play on Bucknell Bison. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Milwaukee Bucks have won five of their last six games since firing head coach Jason Kidd, and they've allowed just 97.5 points on 44 percent shooting during that stretch. On Sunday they'll visit a struggling Brooklyn Nets side which has lost five of its last six and been held to fewer than 100 points in four of those games. Under is 12-2 in Bucks last 14 overall and 14-4 in Nets last 18 home games. We can also note that the Bucks are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Brooklyn and I see that trend continue here. 

My selection is an 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA 3-PACK

The Milwaukee Bucks have won five of their last six games since firing head coach Jason Kidd, and they've allowed just 97.5 points on 44 percent shooting during that stretch. On Sunday they'll visit a struggling Brooklyn Nets side which has lost five of its last six and been held to fewer than 100 points in four of those games. Under is 12-2 in Bucks last 14 overall and 14-4 in Nets last 18 home games. We can also note that the Bucks are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Brooklyn and I see that trend continue here. 

My selection is an 8* play on UNDER.

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (TOTAL)

The Portland Trail Blazers saw their four-game winning streak end with a 130-105 loss at Toronto on Friday. I think we'll see the Blazers involved in another high-scoring contest when they visit the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon.

Note that over is 7-2 in Trail Blazers last nine games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, 10-4 last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Boston defeated Atlanta 119-110 its last time out, and the Celtics have no doubt been involved in their fair share of high-scoring games lately. We can also note that each of their last three encounters with Portland have gone over the total, with closing numbers of 213.5, 218 and 222. 

The posted total for this contest looks way too low to pass up on. 

My selection is a 10* play on OVER. 

LATE CBB NIGHTCRAWLER (11 PM ET START)

I think the Santa Clara Broncos are spotted too many points to pass up on here. They took a 63-45 home loss to Pacific their last time out but 5-1 ATS in their last six after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. They'll host a San Francisco team coming off back-to-back losses at Gonzaga and St. Mary's, most recently taking a 79-43 beating by the Gaels. Dons are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four encounters.

My selection is an 8* play on Santa Clara Broncos. 

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The Denver Nuggets are in a favorable spot here, having had a days rest since defeating OKC 127-124 Thursday night. They'll host a Golden State Warriors team that took a 129-99 beating at Utah on Tuesday and played the Kings at Sacramento Friday night. 

Over is 4-1 in Warriors last five games playing on no rest and 13-3 in Nuggets last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-0 in the last seven meetings at Pepsi Center and 19-13 in Warriors games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

My selection is a 10* play on Denver Nuggets. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Denver Nuggets are in a favorable spot here, having had a days rest since defeating OKC 127-124 Thursday night. They'll host a Golden State Warriors team that took a 129-99 beating at Utah on Tuesday and played the Kings at Sacramento Friday night. 

Over is 4-1 in Warriors last five games playing on no rest and 13-3 in Nuggets last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-0 in the last seven meetings at Pepsi Center and 19-13 in Warriors games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

My selection is a 10* play on Over. 

NBA HEAT @ PISTONS HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Detroit Pistons just barely squeezed by Memphis 104-102 on Thursday in Blake Griffin's debut. The star power forward contributed with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and I think he and the Pistons will do even better here after spending more time together. The Heat have gone six straight games scoring under 100 points and they are 2-4 in that stretch. They've covered the spread in just one of the last seven meetings at Little Caesars Arena. 

My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Toronto Raptors lost 122-119 to the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, but I think they'll bounce right back with a win here the next night. They'll host a Portland Trail Blazers side in a let down spot after a dominant 124-108 triumph over Chicago in a game where CJ McCollum scored a career-best 50 points including a franchise-record 28-point first quarter. The Raptors have won the last five meetings, including a 99-85 victory at Portland on Oct. 30 and this is not a good spot for Portland to get revenge. 

My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Indiana Pacers head to Charlotte riding a three-game winning streak, including a 105-96 triumph over the Hornets on January 29. Charlotte bounced back by delivering a 123-110 beating to the Hawks at Atlanta on Wednesday but is just 2-8-2 ATS in its last 12 games following a straight up win. Normally I would look to back the Hornets to get revenge here, but we can note that they're just 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games and 11-20 in revenge spots this season.

Each of the last four meetings have gone under the total. 

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Indiana Pacers head to Charlotte riding a three-game winning streak, including a 105-96 triumph over the Hornets on January 29. Charlotte bounced back by delivering a 123-110 beating to the Hawks at Atlanta on Wednesday but is just 2-8-2 ATS in its last 12 games following a straight up win. Normally I would look to back the Hornets to get revenge here, but we can note that they're just 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games and 11-20 in revenge spots this season.

My selection is a 10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have dropped five of their last six games, but they took down Memphis 64-51 their last time out here at Reynolds Center where they're 8-2 SU (5-2 ATS) on the season. The SMU Mustangs have won three of their last four, but they have a losing road record and took a 63-52 loss at UConn their last time out away from home. 

SMU has lost junior forward Jarrey Foster and reserve forward Everett Ray to injuries for the season leaving the Mustangs with eight eligible scholarship players for the remaining 11 games of the regular season. Odds are they'll run out of steam soon. 

Tulsa has lost six straight home games to SMU but this looks like a good time to turn the tables. 

My selection is a 10* play on Tulsa Golden Hurricane. 

TOP RATED 10* RAPTORS @ WIZARDS BOOKIE BREAKER

The Washington Wizards are coming off back-to-back triumphs since losing their All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee injury for up to two months and ended Oklahoma City's eight-game winning streak Tuesday night with a 102-96 victory. 

Let down spot here though, and I don't think they got what it takes to compete with Toronto without Wall. 

We can also note that the Raptors are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five in the series.

My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Northeastern Huskies will be looking to bounce back from a 68-67 loss at Drexel, and they're 8-1 SU (5-1 ATS in lined games) home at Matthews Arena. Their only home loss came Jan. 2 in a one-point defeat against Hofstra. Here they'll be seeking revenge for an 82-66 loss at Charleston back in January and they're 5-1 ATS when avenging a road loss vs. an opponent. 

My selection is an 8* play on Northeastern Huskies. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Villanova Wildcats are 14-7 ATS on the season (favored in all games) and here they'll take on a Creighton Bluejays side that is just 1-5 ATS as an underdog. Creighton is coming off triumphs against bottom-feeders St. John's and Georgetown, but this is a huge step up in competition and Villanova has won six straight meetings, five of which were double-digit victories.

My selection is an 8* play on Villanova Wildcats. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA ATS ANNIHILATOR (SUPER LATE)

The Chicago Bulls have dropped four straight and five or their last six, but they're a solid 23-16 ATS as an underdog this season. Portland won the last meeting 124-120 in OT at Chicago on New Years Day and the Bulls are 15-10 ATS when seeking revenge for a loss vs. an opponent. Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and we can note that Portland will play on no rest after taking on the Clippers at LA late Tuesday night. 

My selection is a 10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Boston College Eagles will be desperate for a victory, coming off back-to-back losses at Louisville and Syracuse. They're still 11-1 SU (5-2 ATS) home at Silvio Conte Forum though (beating both Duke and FSU) and catching Virginia Tech at a good time tonight with the visitors in a let down spot coming off back-to-back upset wins against UNC and Notre Dame. 

The Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, the Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. BC is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. 

My selection is a 10* play on Boston College Eagles. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Golden State Warriors are aiming for their 15th win in 16 road games when they visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. They'll have their work cut out for them though facing a Utah side that is allowing only 98.3 ppg home at Vivint Smart Home Arena, and I think we'll see a low-scoring contest.

Warriors' Steph Curry exploded for a season-high 49 points in a 109-105 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics on Saturday, but Utah has a player capable of slowing him down in Ricky Rubio who held Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry to 2-of-14 from the field in a 97-93 win over Toronto Friday night. 

Under is 7-2 in Warriors last nine road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, under is 5-2 in Jazz last seven home games. Under is 25-10-2 in the last 37 meetings overall and 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings in Utah.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Washington Wizards closed out a five-game road trip with a 129-104 triumph at Atlanta, but they're still just 2-4 SU through their last six games and 2-9 ATS in their last 11. The Wizards are just terrible on the defensive end of the court and here they'll host an Oklahoma City Thunder side that is riding a six-game winning streak and has averaged 122.5 points over its last six games.

OKC won the last meeting 121-112 on January 25 and I don't see the reeling Wizards being able to slow down the red hot Thunder tonight either. We can also note that Washington might be without All-Star point guard John Wall (knee) for a second straight game. 

Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games, Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games. Over is 5-0 in Thunder last five overall, over is 4-1 in Wizards last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on OKC Thunder. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Washington Wizards closed out a five-game road trip with a 129-104 triumph at Atlanta, but they're still just 2-4 SU through their last six games and 2-9 ATS in their last 11. The Wizards are just terrible on the defensive end of the court and here they'll host an Oklahoma City Thunder side that is riding a six-game winning streak and has averaged 122.5 points over its last six games.

OKC won the last meeting 121-112 on January 25 and I don't see the reeling Wizards being able to slow down the red hot Thunder tonight either. We can also note that Washington might be without All-Star point guard John Wall (knee) for a second straight game. 

Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games, Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games. Over is 5-0 in Thunder last five overall, over is 4-1 in Wizards last five overall.

My selection is a 10* play on Over.  

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Denver Nuggets are always dangerous home at Pepsi Center, but I think they'll come up short when they host the Boston Celtics Monday night. Boston has dropped five of its last six games despite leading most of the night at the defending champion Warriors before falling just short in a 109-105 loss on Saturday. This will mark the finale of a three-game road swing and the Celtics are perfect 2-0 after playing three consecutive road games this season and 15-8 ATS overall on the road. Denver is in a let down spot coming off three straight victories and just 1-5-1 ATS in its last seven games.

My selection is a 10* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB NO-BRAINER

The 16-8 Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a 98-84 triumph over Iowa, and I think they'll give Wisconsin (10-12) all it can handle here at Kohl Center Monday night.

Note that Nebraska is 6-0 ATS in its last six road games and 7-0 ATS in its last seven games following a straight up win giving us our perfect 13-0 angle.

Wisconsin has lost five of its last six, including a 63-59 loss at Nebraska on January 9. Its offense is averaging just 62.4 points over the last five games while the Cornhuskers have held opponents to just 63.4 points on average over their last five.

This is a no-brainer; give me the points on the visitors. 

My selection is a 10* play on Nebraska Cornhuskers. 

NBA 3-PACK 

The Minnesota Timberwolves had played four straight overs prior to a lower scoring 111-97 win over Brooklyn their last time out. Jimmy Butler had missed four games with right knee soreness but was back with 21 points (despite making just 4 of 14 shots from the floor), six rebounds and five assists against the Nets.

I expect to see plenty of points for both sides when the Wolves visit the Atlanta Hawks Monday night.

Atlanta took a 129-104 beating by the Wizards on Saturday and has allowed an average of 119.3 points during a three-game slide.

Over is 4-1 in the last five head-to-head meetings in Atlanta.

My selection is an 8* play on Over. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Indiana Pacers look like a solid home favorite when they host the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. 

Charlotte took a 95-91 loss at Miami its last time out, despite holding a 15-point lead at one point. The Hornets are just 6-14 SU (7-9-4 ATS) away from home this season and the home team took each of the four meetings in this series last season, with Indiana winning its two home games by an average of 18.5 points.

The Pacers trailed by as much as 21 points late in the first half against Orlando on Saturday but battled back to record a 114-112 victory and make it three wins in their last four games. "This team just continues to fight. Even when they are down, they dig down deeper," Pacers coach Nate McMillan said. "They find a way to fight back. We came out soft. The challenge is get our head heads up and go out and be us. We said we can win this game. They continued to work themselves back in the game."

The Pacers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 Monday games and I expect a strong start to the the week once again for Indiana. 

My selection is an 8* play on Indiana Pacers.

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The UConn Huskies are coming off a 63-52 upset victory as a 6-point underdog against SMU. I think they look good to record another upset when they visit the Temple Owls on Saturday. Temple shot a season-low 29.6 percent and turned the ball over 20 times when it fell 75-42 at Cincinnati its last time out. The Owls are only 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and Connecticut has won the last three games in the series, including 64-63 here at Liacouras Center last season.

My selection is a 10* play on Connecticut Huskies. 

NBA 5-PACK

The LA Lakers are coming off four straight wins and they're 8-2 SU and ATS through their last 10. Here they'll visit a Raptors side that has failed to cover the spread in three straight games home at Air Canada Centre, and I think the visitors are spotted way too many points to pass up on in this contest. LA has played terrific D lately and allowed an average of only 100.8 points - nearly nine below its season average - during the current winning streak. "You kind of either fold or you figure it out," coach Luke Walton said of his squad. "Our guys have seemed to figure it out, for now at least."

Under is 4-1 in Raptors last five overall and 7-1 in their last eight home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last five road games and 5-1 in their last six vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The LA Lakers are coming off four straight wins and they're 8-2 SU and ATS through their last 10. Here they'll visit a Raptors side that has failed to cover the spread in three straight games home at Air Canada Centre, and I think the visitors are spotted way too many points to pass up on in this contest.

LA has played terrific D lately and allowed an average of only 100.8 points - nearly nine below its season average - during the current winning streak. "You kind of either fold or you figure it out," coach Luke Walton said of his squad. "Our guys have seemed to figure it out, for now at least." Take the points on the Lakeshow as their D will keep them in this game. 

My selection is a 10* play on LA Lakers. 

NBA 5-PACK

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four straight and seven of their last eight, the most recent a 115-113 triumph over Houston. DeMarcus Cousins went down with a torn Achilles tendon in that game and will most likely miss the rest of the season, but I expect the rest of the team to rally and step up their game tonight. The Pels defeated the Clippers 111-103 here at Smoothie King Center back in November and the Clippers had lost three straight prior to a 109-100 win at Memphis on Friday. 

Over is 7-1 in Clippers last eight road games. Over is 14-3 in Pelicans last 17 home games. Over is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings at New Orleans.

My selection is an 8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

NBA 5-PACK

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four straight and seven of their last eight, the most recent a 115-113 triumph over Houston. DeMarcus Cousins went down with a torn Achilles tendon in that game and will most likely miss the rest of the season, but I expect the rest of the team to rally and step up their game tonight. The Pels defeated the Clippers 111-103 here at Smoothie King Center back in November and the Clippers had lost three straight prior to a 109-100 win at Memphis on Friday. 

Over is 7-1 in Clippers last eight road games. Over is 14-3 in Pelicans last 17 home games. Over is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings at New Orleans.

My selection is an 8* play on Over. 

EARLY NBA - BUCKS @ BULLS

The Milwaukee Bucks have won back-to-back games since former coach Jason Kidd was dismissed while the Chicago Bulls enter this game on a three-game slide. "That's what we're getting back to, just having fun," forward Khris Middleton told reporters after the Bucks' 116-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Friday night. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo had missed the previous two games with right knee soreness but finished Friday's victory with 41 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks. "I felt like me today," Antetokounmpo said. "Those eight days they helped me a lot. I was able to get energized, get my confidence up, feel a little bit stronger. But I felt lost, I definitely felt lost, because this is what I love to do is play games."

I expect Milwaukee to roll to another triumph here as it is 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven road games vs. a team with a losing home record and the road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in the series.

My selection is an 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

EARLY ECU @ SMU BANKROLL BUILDER

The SMU Mustangs are just 1-5 ATS here in January while the East Carolina Pirates are 5-1 ATS. We can also note SMU lost Jarrey Foster (knee) and Everett Ray (foot) to season-ending injuries earlier in the week and shot just 28.1 percent from the floor in the 63-52 loss to Connecticut on Thursday. East Carolina is coming off an eight-day rest and I expect to see good intensity from the visitors. 

My selection is an 8* play on East Carolina Pirates. 

CBB SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The SMU Mustangs are just 1-5 ATS so far this month while the East Carolina Pirates are 5-1 ATS. We can also note SMU lost Jarrey Foster (knee) and Everett Ray (foot) to season-ending injuries earlier in the week and shot just 28.1 percent from the floor in the 63-52 loss to Connecticut on Thursday. East Carolina is coming off an eight-day rest and I expect to see good intensity from the visitors. Under is 4-0 in Mustangs last four home games.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

VILLANOVA @ MARQUETTE MONEYMAKER

The Marquette Golden Eagles lost by only 10 as a 16-point underdog at Villanova on Jan. 6. They took an 89-70 beating at Xavier their last time out but enter Sunday 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss. I would not be surprised to see the Wildcats come out flat here after covering massive spreads three games in a row (winning by an average of 24 points), particularly as they've lost guard Phil Booth indefinitely after the redshirt junior broke his hand during Tuesday's win over Providence.

My selection is an 8* play on Marquette. 

NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Mavericks took a 107-93 beating at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night and flew straight to Denver, where the well-rested Nuggets waited tonight. The Nuggets have had an extra day of rest since a 130-118 pounding of the Knicks and they're 25-10 ATS in their last 35 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Denver has won three straight meetings at home and the host is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in the series. 

My selection is an 8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Arizona State Sun Devils fell 80-77 in OT as an 8-point home favorite against Utah their last time out, and I think they're asked to cover too many points here when they host the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday. Note that Sun Devils are 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 in Pac-12 play and 0-6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.

Colorado has been competitive lately covering the spread in three of its last four and six of its last eight. The Buffaloes actually outshot and outrebounded No. 12 Arizona despite losing 80-71 their last time out (still covered the 13-point spread), and I expect them to keep this a close game.

My selection is an 8* play on Colorado Buffaloes. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB) 

The Creighton Bluejays are a perfect 12-0 SU (8-3 ATS) home at CenturyLink Center Omaha this season, and I expect another big win when they host the Georgetown Hoyas Saturday night. Note that the Bluejays are 3-1 in their own building in this series, each triumph by 13 or more points, and they defeated Georgetown 90-66 on the road on January 6. 

The Hoyas have dropped three of their last four (0-3 ATS in the losses) following a 74-73 home loss to DePaul who who entered the game just 1-6 in league play. Creighton meanwhile will be amped up to play in front of the home crowd after back-to-back games on the road, the most recent a 68-63 victory at St. John's.

Creighton is 13-4 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points through the last three seasons (4-1 ATS this season).

My CBB Game of the Month is a 10* play on Creighton Bluejays. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Atlanta Hawks lost a 121-110 decision at Charlotte on Friday night, but they're still in the midst of their best stretch of the season having won four of their last nine games. Atlanta beat the Wizards 113-99 on Dec. 27 and I think it'll stand up well tonight again. Note that the Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games playing on no rest and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

The Wizards will finish a 10-night, five-game road trip here at Philips Arena Saturday night and have won only one of the previous four on their journey. The Wizards are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

My selection is a 10* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BREAKER

The Chicago Bulls have been involved in several high-scoring contests lately, but I think the posted total is set too high when they host the LA Lakers here Friday night. Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings at United Center. The Lakers are coming off three straight victories and they've really stepped it up on the defensive end lately. Under is 9-1 in Lakers last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and they shot only 21-of-36 from the charity stripe against the Celtics their last time out.  

"The message right now is defense," Walton told reporters Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. "Everything is defense. Because we're shooting this (percentage) from the free throw line, because we're not doing this -- whatever it is -- we're still able to win games because of our defense."

My selection is a 10* play on Under. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER

The Washington Wizards have dropped three of their last four games and covered the spread in only one of their last nine. They took a 98-75 loss at Dallas on Monday and have now allowed 98 or more points in 18 consecutive games. This will be Washington's fourth straight on the road the Wizards are only 1-5 ATS after playing three consecutive road games this season. I predict another setback when they visit the Thunder at OKC Thursday night. 

The Thunder have won five in a row and they're 14-0 SU when all five of their normal starters -- Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Andre Roberson and Steven Adams -- play. Everything suggests a healthy Thunder side for tonight so I expect a solid outing from the hosts. 

The home team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings and Oklahoma City earned a 126-115 win at home last season. 

My selection is a 10* play on OKC Thunder. 

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The Michigan Wolverines are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. Big Ten teams, and I think they'll give Purdue all it can handle here Thursday night, just like they did when they lost by just one point earlier this season. The Boilermakers can shoot the three-ball well, but Michigan has a solid perimeter defense.

My selection is an 8* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

TOP RATED 10* COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Hofstra Pride had a three-game winning streak come to an end with a 76-70 loss at Charleston their last time out. They'll be looking to bounce back and finish Northeastern's own undefeated three-game run here, and I think they will deliver the goods in front of the home fans. The Pride have won five straight over Northeastern, the most recent a 71-70 triumph on the road earlier this month. During its last five games, Hofstra has scored an average of 80.6 points per game including a 90-63 victory over Delaware its last time out here at The Mack. 

My selection is a 10* play on Hofstra. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Phoenix Suns will be seeking to revenge a 120-97 home loss to the Pacers on Jan. 14. They're catching Indiana at a good time here at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night with the Pacers just back from a five-game road trip which they concluded with a 94-86 win at San Antonio. Let down spot here, and we can note that the Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings at Indiana.

Under is 6-0 in Pacers last six overall and 6-1 in Suns last seven overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Phoenix Suns will be seeking to revenge a 120-97 home loss to the Pacers on Jan. 14. They're catching Indiana at a good time here at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night with the Pacers just back from a five-game road trip which they concluded with a 94-86 win at San Antonio. Let down spot here, and we can note that the Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings at Indiana.

Under is 6-0 in Pacers last six overall and 6-1 in Suns last seven overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BEST BET

The Chicago Bulls have covered the spread in six straight games, and I think they'll give the Philadelphia 76ers a tough game here at Wells Fargo Center Wednesday night. Philly is coming off a 105-101 loss as a 3-point favorite at Memphis on Monday and the Sixers are a disastrous 1-8 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite this season. The 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 while the Bulls are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Chicago has covered the spread in five of the last six encounters and has won seven straight in Philadelphia.

My selection is a 10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-6 on the road this season, and I think they're in for another tough matchup away from home when they visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Wednesday night. The Scarlet Knights ended a five-game losing streak in the series when they defeated Nebraska 65-64 last year and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five encounters. Nebraska is averaging only 63.3 ppg away from home (72.8 ppg season average overall) and the Scarlet Knights are ranked ninth nationally in scoring defense (62.1).

Rutgers was held to only 33.3 percent shooting from the floor in a loss at Michigan its last time out, but it defeated Iowa 80-64 its last contest here at Rutgers Athletic Center to improve to 12-5 SU (7-2 ATS) in front of the home town crowd for the season.

My selection is a 10* play on Rutgers Scarlet Knights. 

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The Boston Celtics will be looking to end a three-game skid when they visit the streaking LA Lakers Tuesday night. They've scored 95 points or fewer in four of their last six games and under is 5-2 in Celtics last seven overall.

The Lakers are coming off back-to-back triumphs over Indiana and New York and have won six of their last eight overall. They've particularly impressed on the defensive end of the court and had held three straight opponents at home under 90 points prior to Sunday's 127-107 win over the Knicks. We can note that under is 10-2 in Lakers last 12 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 5-2 in their last seven overall.

Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings and the Celtics won the last encounter 107-96 back in November. 

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped five of their last six and won just three times in 12 games since Christmas. They're among the worst defensive teams in the NBA giving up 109.5 ppg and the 148 points surrendered against OKC on Saturday matched the worst in franchise history in a regulation game.

Such defending won't keep them in the game here against the best defensive side in the NBA as San Antonio is giving up just 97.5 ppg. The Spurs took a 94-86 loss against Indiana on Sunday but are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss and 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games playing on one days rest. The Cavs are a pathetic 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games.

The Spurs won both of last season's meetings, including a 103-74 triumph here at AT&T Center. 

My NBA Game of the Month is a 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Philadelphia 76ers have won seven of their last eight following consecutive wins over Toronto, Boston and Milwaukee. I would not be surprised to see them come out flat here at Memphis Monday night though. 

The 76ers focused their attention on the hometown Eagles on Sunday, canceling a scheduled practice in order to take an earlier flight to Memphis. "We're going to enjoy this with the city of Philadelphia," coach Brett Brown announced. "Stuff like this doesn't come around very often. So on behalf of our team, we say, like the rest of the city: Go Eagles."

The Grizzlies have won nine straight from Philadelphia dating to December 2012 and took both meetings last season while holding the Sixers to an average of 95 points. Memphis has played well lately here at FedExForum, winning four straight home games straight up and going 5-0-1 ATS in its last six. 

My selection is an 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

NBA 3-PACK

Both the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games overall, but the Pelicans are just 1-4 ATS in their last five at home while the Bulls are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games (winning six of the last 10 straight up).

Chicago opened a three-game road trip with a 113-97 triumph at Atlanta Saturday night and I think it'll keep this a close game in a relatively low-scoring affair. We can note that the Bulls are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in New Orleans.

The Pelicans have scored scored at least 111 points in each of their wins during a 5-2 stretch but the books have over-adjusted and set the total too high for this contest IMO. 

My selection is an 8* play on Chicago Bulls. 

NBA 3-PACK

Both the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games overall, but the Pelicans are just 1-4 ATS in their last five at home while the Bulls are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games (winning six of the last 10 straight up).

Chicago opened a three-game road trip with a 113-97 triumph at Atlanta Saturday night and I think it'll keep this a close game in a relatively low-scoring affair. We can note that the Bulls are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in New Orleans.

The Pelicans have scored scored at least 111 points in each of their wins during a 5-2 stretch but the books have over-adjusted and set the total too high for this contest IMO. 

My selection is a 10* play on Under. 

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The San Antonio Spurs have traded wins and losses through their last 11 games following an 86-83 setback at Toronto on Friday. They shot just 34.1 percent from the floor in that contest and I think they'll bounce back with a big outing here in front of the home fans.

San Antonio has been rock solid home at AT&T Center all season with a 19-2 SU record (15-5-1 ATS). The Spurs are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The Indiana Pacers have dropped the last two games at Portland and Los Angeles while scoring just 86 points in each. Such anemic offense won't cut it here against a Spurs team that averages 107.0 ppg in its own building.

My selection is a 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

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The slumping Detroit Pistons enter Sunday on a four-game losing streak, and I think they're about to run into more trouble here when hosting the Nets. 

Brooklyn snapped a three-game skid with a 101-95 triumph over Miami its last time out. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win, 4-0 ATS in their last four road games overall and 13-6 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. They'll be seeking revenge for a 114-80 loss to the Pistons home in Brooklyn on Jan 10. and are a solid 19-11 ATS in revenge spots this season. 

Under is 25-8-1 in Pistons last 34 games following a straight up loss and 17-8 in Nets last 25 overall. Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Detroit.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

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The Miami-Florida Hurricanes are coming off back-to-back losses against Duke and Clemson, and this looks like another tough matchup agianst a solid NC State side. The Wolfpack are coming off a 72-63 triumph against Wake Forest on January 18 to improve to 12-1 (5-1 ATS) home in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes have not played since Jan. 15 and this just might be too much rest. 

"They're playing great and we've got our hands full," Miami coach Jim Larranaga told the Miami Herald ahead of Sunday's game. "They'll certainly be the favorite, playing in front of 19,000 fans. ... It's a real challenge for us." It sure is, and I expect the home town crowd to carry NC State to a victory. 

My selection is a 10* play on NC State Wolfpack. 

WARRIORS @ ROCKETS BEST OF THE WEST

The Houston Rockets are coming off a 116-98 win against Minnesota Thursday night. James Harden returned from a hamstring injury that cost him seven games but was not sharp with only points on 3-of-15 shooting in 26 minutes. Here they'll take on the Golden State Warriors who are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings at Toyota Center and defeated the Rockets 124-114 their last visit on January 4. 

Golden State matched a franchise record with their 14th consecutive road victory on Wednesday, and I don't see the Warriors look past Houston here.

My selection is an 8* play on Golden State Warriors. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats will seek to bounce back from a 76-68 loss at South Carolina. They managed to blow a 14-point second-half and personal fouls (32 to be exact) was the main culprit. They're still perfect 11-0 in their own building and I think they'll make the Florida Gators pay here Saturday night.

Florida is coming off an 88-73 rout of Arkansas, but Kentucky has won six of the last seven meetings, the most recent a 76-66 home triumph last year. Kentucky has covered the spread in each of the last four meetings here in Rupp Arena. 

The Wildcats have played four of the last five on the road and they'll be angry coming off a let down game and eager to put on a show in front of the home fans. 

My selection is a 10* play on Kentucky Wildcats. 

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are a mess and had lost four straight before posting a 1-point win over the lowly Orlando Magic on Thursday. They're 1-12 ATS through their last 13 games overall, 3-23 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games playing on one days rest. The OKC Thunder are coming off three straight triumphs and have had two days rest since a 114-90 drubbing of the Lakers Wednesday night. They're 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games playing on two days rest and will no doubt be ready to take advantage of the slumping Cavs after losing four of the last five in the series. 

My selection is a 10* play on OKC Thunder. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Phoenix Suns have dropped five of their last six SU and they're just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Tonight they'll visit the Denver Nuggets who are 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings in the series and defeated Phoenix 134-11 here at Pepsi Center earlier this month. 

Denver is coming off a 109-104 loss at LA Clippers and the building will be rocking as the crowd help their Nuggets bounce back from that defeat. The Nuggets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Friday night games while the Suns are 2-6 ATS in their last eight Friday games.

Phoenix took a 118-11 loss at Portland its last time out and allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 50.5 percent from the field and 48.6 percent from 3-point range. Denver is averaging 109.5 ppg home at Pepsi Center (compared to 106.1 ppg season average overall) and I expect the home team to punish this weak Phoenix D and win by double digits. 

My selection is an 8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Wisconsin Badgers are desperate for a win after three straight setbacks. This looks like a great spot to end the skid though as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini who enter this contest on a four-game losing streak.

Wisconsin has held four straight opponents to 64 points or fewer before giving up 78 at Purdue its last time out, but Illinois has yet to win on the road and is averaging only 70.3 ppg away from home compared to a 78.1 ppg average overall. Illinois is 0-6 in Big Ten action and has lost 11 straight meetings with the Badgers. 

Under is 24-7 in Fighting Illini last 31 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Badgers last five overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Wisconsin Badgers. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Wisconsin Badgers are desperate for a win after three straight setbacks. This looks like a great spot to end the skid though as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini who enter this contest on a four-game losing streak.

Wisconsin has held four straight opponents to 64 points or fewer before giving up 78 at Purdue its last time out, but Illinois has yet to win on the road and is averaging only 70.3 ppg away from home compared to a 78.1 ppg average overall. Illinois is 0-6 in Big Ten action and has lost 11 straight meetings with the Badgers. 

Under is 24-7 in Fighting Illini last 31 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Badgers last five overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Detroit Pistons have won only two of their last eight games, but they're 4-2 ATS through the last four and held the Raptors close at Toronto on Wednesday. They're 5-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and look good to pick up the W here against a Washington side that has failed to cover the spread in seven straight games. 

Washington is 8-22 ATS as a favorite this season. Detroit is 14-7 ATS as and underdog. 

The Wizards are allowing an average of 114.3 points during a six-game stretch and here they'll face a Pistons side looking to avenge a 109-91 beating it took at Washington back in December. The Pistons are 13-6 ATS in revenge spots this season. 

My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. 

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The Toronto Raptors snapped a two-game losing streak with a 96-91 triumph over Detroit here at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday. They're 16-3 SU (11-8 ATS) in their own building this season, and here they'll host a Spurs team that is just 11-14 (9-15-1 ATS) on the road. This will be the Spurs third straight road game and they've had a tough schedule lately, playing seven of nine games since new year away from home. They will be without Rudy Gay (right heel bursitis), Manu Ginobili (right thigh contusion) and Kawhi Leonard (right quadriceps tendinopathy) for this contest. 

The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings in the series and the Raptors will be seeking revenge for a 101-97 loss at San Antonio earlier this season. They're 9-5 ATS in revenge spots this season. 

My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

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The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans have lost two of their last three and took an 82-72 beating as a 9.5-point favorite against Michigan their last time out. The Spartans will no doubt enter this contest angry and motivated, and I think they'll make Indiana pay the price. We can note that the Spartans are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a double-digit loss at home and 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games. The Indiana Hoosiers meanwhile are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight on the road and in a let down spot following a 66-46 pounding of Northwestern their last time out. '

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan State Spartans. 

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The Indiana Pacers carry a three-game winning streak into Portland Thursday night and they've opened a five-game road swing by defeating Phoenix and Utah by a combined 38 points. The Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games. They'll have a one day rest advantage over the Blazers and seeking to avenge a 114-96 loss home in Indiana back on October. They're 11-6 ATS in revenge spots this season.  

Portland is coming off a 118-111 win over Phoenix Tuesday night, but it had lost three in a row prior to that and is still 0-4 ATS in its last four games. The Trail Blazers are 6-12 ATS in their 18 home games this season and 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on one days rest.

My selection is a 10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

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The Michigan Wolverines have won nine out of their last 10 games. They defeated Michigan State 89-72 as a 9.5-point underdog on Jan. 13 their last time out on the road and have covered the spread in each of their last four road games. Michigan just barely beat Maryland its last game overall, but showed good grit and mentality as it rallied back from a 10-point deficit in the 2nd half. I like the Wolverines to come out more composed and focused from the get-go here and continue their winning ways as they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers Thursday night. Nebraska has split its last four games and the Wolverines have won 10 straight meetings, the most recent a dominant 93-57 triumph last year. 

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

NBA 5-PACK

The Sacramento Kings have lost five straight and nine of their last 10, but I think they'll keep it close here against a Utah Jazz side that has struggled lately as well. The Jazz have won just two of their last 10 games and they're 4-15 over their last 19. Utah has struggled on the road all season long and enter this contest with a 4-18 SU (8-14 ATS) record. They're 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and 7-15-2 ATS in the last 24 meetings with the Kings. 

My selection is an 8* play on Sacramento Kings. 

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The Golden State really did a number on the Chicago Bulls with 143-94 romp at home in the first encounter this season on November 24, 2017. This is a clear let down spot for Golden State though, coming off a 118-108 win at Cleveland on Monday night and with the Houston Rockets on deck. We can also note that the Warriors are just 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Chicago.

The Bulls connected on 16 3-point field goals in Monday's 119-111 triumph over Miami and aim for a fourth consecutive victory. Guard Zach LaVine is limited to 20 minutes  per game since his return from knee surgery but is still averaging 16 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds. He poured in 18 points in 20 minutes against the Heat. The Bulls are a solid 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games playing on one days rest.

Over is 7-2 in Warriors last nine overall and 6-0 in Bulls last six home games.

Let down spot for the Warriors, and I'm well happy to take the points on the home team in this matchup as I think they'll cover the spread in a high-scoring contest. 

My selection is an 8* play on Chicago Bulls. 

NBA 5-PACK

The Golden State really did a number on the Chicago Bulls with 143-94 romp at home in the first encounter this season on November 24, 2017. This is a clear let down spot for Golden State though, coming off a 118-108 win at Cleveland on Monday night and with the Houston Rockets on deck. We can also note that the Warriors are just 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Chicago.

The Bulls connected on 16 3-point field goals in Monday's 119-111 triumph over Miami and aim for a fourth consecutive victory. Guard Zach LaVine is limited to 20 minutes  per game since his return from knee surgery but is still averaging 16 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds. He poured in 18 points in 20 minutes against the Heat. The Bulls are a solid 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games playing on one days rest.

Over is 7-2 in Warriors last nine overall and 6-0 in Bulls last six home games.

Let down spot for the Warriors, and I'm well happy to take the points on the home team in this matchup as I think they'll cover the spread in a high-scoring contest. 

My selection is an 8* play on Over. 

NBA 5-PACK

The New York Knicks are coming off a 119-104 win at Brooklyn, but they had dropped three straight prior to that and six of their last eight games. They're still just 5-15 SU on the road for the season and here they'll visit a Memphis team which has won six straight meetings at home. The Grizzlies have picked up nine of their 14 wins for the season here at FedExForum and defeated the Lakers 123-114 their last time out. Memphis recorded 24 assists and had its second-best scoring total in that win. The Knicks have been involved in several high-scoring contests lately with six of their last seven going over the total. 

My selection is an 8* play on Over. 

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The New York Knicks are coming off a 119-104 win at Brooklyn, but they had dropped three straight prior to that and six of their last eight games. They're still just 5-15 SU on the road for the season and here they'll visit a Memphis team which has won six straight meetings at home. The Grizzlies have picked up nine of their 14 wins for the season here at FedExForum and defeated the Lakers 123-114 their last time out. Memphis recorded 24 assists and had its second-best scoring total in that win. 

This is also a revenge spot for Memphis after taking a 99-88 at loss at New York back in December. 

My selection is a 10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

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The Villanova Wildcats are 16-1 SU for the season but just 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Tonight they'll visit the Georgetown Hoyas who are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall and looking to bounce back with a respectable outing at home after taking a 74-61 beating at Seton Hall their last time out.

Georgetown is allowing just 69.9 ppg, on par with Villanova's 69.6 ppg allowed per game. The Wildcats obviously have a massive edge offensively, but the motivation to do more than necessary to just get the W here must be low. 

My selection is an 8* play on Georgetown Hoyas. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The red hot Boston Celtics are aiming for an eighth consecutive win when they host the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night. Boston has held five teams under 100 points during that stretch and defeated the 76ers 114-103 at London, England on Thursday. Sure, heavy traveling, but they've had plenty of time to recover and I think the line set for this contest favors Boston big time. 

The Pelicans are coming off a 123-118 OT triumph at New York on Sunday, but it must have cost a lot of energy after a late rally. They're 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and only 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings with the Celtics who usually step it up in the big games and are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

My NBA Game of the Week is a 10* play on Boston Celtics. 

CBB 3-PACK

The LSU Tigers had won back-to-back games as road underdogs at Texas A&M and Arkansas prior to taking a 74-66 beating by Alabama here at Pete Maravich Assembly Center their last time out. They were due for a let down game, but still a very disappointing result and I think they'll come out fully focused and ready to rock here against the Georgia Bulldogs who have lost back-to-back games, scoring only 56 and 57 points in the defeats. Georgia is averaging only 63.2 ppg away from home and the Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Under is 5-0 in Georgia's last five overall. Under is 5-0 in Tigers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on LSU Tigers. 

CBB 3-PACK

The LSU Tigers had won back-to-back games as road underdogs at Texas A&M and Arkansas prior to taking a 74-66 beating by Alabama here at Pete Maravich Assembly Center their last time out. They were due for a let down game, but still a very disappointing result and I think they'll come out fully focused and ready to rock here against the Georgia Bulldogs who have lost back-to-back games, scoring only 56 and 57 points in the defeats. Georgia is averaging only 63.2 ppg away from home and the Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Under is 5-0 in Georgia's last five overall. Under is 5-0 in Tigers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

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The Ball State Cardinals have lost two of their last three and took a 73-58 beating at Western Michigan their last time out. They're however 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss and look good to bounce back with a big performance here against Central Michigan. 

The Chippewas have lost three straight and have allowed close to 86 ppg during the skid. They are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. Mid-American teams while the Cardinals are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Mid-American sides. 

Ball State is holding opponents to a solid 66.0 ppg at home, it won two meetings with Western Michigan by an average of 12 points last year and is 13-3-2 ATS in the last 18 meetings as a home team. 

My selection is a 10* play on Ball State Cardinals. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (LATE START)

The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a three-game skid with a 101-91 triumph over Charlotte on Saturday. I look for them to take this matchup with the Sacramento Kings Monday night seriously and go for the kill to build some momentum. 

Sacramento has lost four straight and seven of its last eight, failing to cover the spread in each loss and getting beaten by double-digits five times during that span. The Kings took a 126-105 beating on Saturday and surrendered 247 total points in consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Clippers in a home-and-home set through their last two contest. We can also note that they're just 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 7-12-3 ATS on the road overall this season. 

OKC will be seeking revenge for an eight-point loss at Sacramento back in November. Russell Westbrook has been averaging close to a triple double over his last five games and the Thunder are not shy to pile up the points home at Chesapeake Energy Arena.  

My selection is a 10* play on OKC Thunder. 

NBA 5-PACK

The LA Lakers are aiming for a fifth consecutive win when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. They've played solid D lately holding two of their last three opponents under 86 points, but I think they'll come up short in a low-scoring contest here against a Grizzlies side that is even stronger than them on the defensive end. 

We can note that Memphis has beaten the Lakers six straight times at home. The last time the Lakers won at Memphis was December 2013 and they're just 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Memphis took an 87-78 loss at Denver its last time out but defeated New Orleans 105-102 its last game in front of the home town crowd. 

Under is 15-6 in Grizzlies last 21 home games. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

NBA 5-PACK

The LA Lakers are aiming for a fifth consecutive win when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. They've played solid D lately holding two of their last three opponents under 86 points, but I think they'll come up short in a low-scoring contest here against a Grizzlies side that is even stronger than them on the defensive end. 

We can note that Memphis has beaten the Lakers six straight times at home. The last time the Lakers won at Memphis was December 2013 and they're just 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Memphis took an 87-78 loss at Denver its last time out but defeated New Orleans 105-102 its last game in front of the home town crowd. 

Under is 15-6 in Grizzlies last 21 home games. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

NBA AFTERNOON ATS ANNIHILATOR

The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 112-80 home rout of Denver on Saturday while the Atlanta Hawks took a 110-105 loss against Brooklyn here at Philips Arena Friday night their last time out. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I think they'll give Spurs all they can handle here as San Antonio is in a let down spot following its blowout of Denver and Spurs are only 8-14-1 on the road this season.  

My selection is an 8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

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The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 112-80 home rout of Denver on Saturday while the Atlanta Hawks took a 110-105 loss against Brooklyn here at Philips Arena Friday night their last time out. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I think they'll give Spurs all they can handle here as San Antonio is only 8-14-1 on the road this season.  

We can also note that under is 21-5 in Spurs last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 6-1 in Hawks last seven when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ PISTONS MONEYMAKER

The Detroit Pistons have lost two of their last three games, but they defeated the Rockets 108-101 their last time out here in Little Caesars Arena and they're 13-5 SU (10-7-1 ATS) at home for the season. Today they'll host a Charlotte Hornets side that is just 5-13 SU (6-9-3 ATS) on the road and 2-7-2 ATS in its last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series and I expect the Pistons to get the job done here early on MLK Day.

My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. 

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This looks like a great spot to back the Minnesota Timberwolves as they look to finish off a sweep of a five-game homestand and run their home winning streak to eight straight when they host the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. They have won their past four games by an average of 18 points and had held seven straight opponents under 100 points before Friday's 118-108 triumph against the Knicks. 

"There's going to be nights in which you don't shoot the ball great," Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau said. "If you defend and you rebound and you don't turn it over, you'll still be in position to win. You should be able to win with your defense. Those are some good signs. But we got another team coming in Sunday that can put a lot of points on the board. We need to be ready." Thibodeau knows that Portland is a dangerous opponent, so he'll surely have the team fired up here against a Northwest division rival. 

This contest will mark the finale of a four-game road trip for the Blazers who are coming off back-to-back losses (despite getting Damian Lillard back in the lineup), the most recent a 119-113 setback at New Orleans on Friday.

The Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games and the Blazers are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

My selection is a 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

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The East Carolina Pirates took a 95-60 beating by Wichita State their last time out. I think they'll keep it a lot closer here when they host the Houston Cougars Sunday afternoon.

East Carolina is 8-1-2 ATS in its last 11 games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game and 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games following a straight up loss. Houston is in a let down spot after putting up more than 100 points in a blowout win against Tulsa its last time out and only 2-5 ATS in its last seven after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 

The Cougars broke the league record with 18 3-pointers in Thursday's win against Tulsa but note that the Pirates lead the league in 3-point shooting defense at 31.2 percent. 

My selection is a 10* play on East Carolina. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Nuggets defeated Memphis 87-78 home at Denver last night. Very tough spot here when they visit the Spurs in San Antonio on no rest.

The Spurs meanwhile have had a day off since an embarrassing 93-81 loss at LA Lakers on Thursday. Spurs off a double-digit loss and scoring just 78 points? Gregg Popovich will no doubt have his team fired up for this contest.  

San Antonio PG Tony Parker should be ready to play on here Denver after sitting out three games with a sprained right ankle. "I could have played tonight," Parker said after the loss to the Lakers. "But you know the Spurs, they are going to just be cautious."  

Denver is just 7-15 SU (8-12-2 ATS) on the road this season, and the Spurs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 games playing on one days rest. The Spurs went 3-0 against the Nuggets last season and the favorite is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in the series.

My NBA Game of the Week is a 10* play on San Antonio Spurs.

PISTONS @ BULLS BANKROLL BUILDER

The Chicago Bulls have dropped five of their last seven but must feel pretty good after beating the Knicks in OT at New York their last time out. They're 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win and here they'll get a boost on the offensive end with Zach LaVine ready to make his team and season debut after recovering from ACL surgery. 

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a 114-80 blowout win at Brooklyn, but they're 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and just 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

The home team won each of the four meetings in this series last season, with the Bulls taking their two here at United Center by an average of 26.5 points.

My selection is an 8* play on Chicago Bulls. 

NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a huge rest advantage when they visit Charlotte on Saturday. The Hornets are coming off a 99-88 triumph over Utah last night while OKC has had two days off since a 104-88 loss at Minnesota, its third consecutive defeat. The Thunder are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on two days rest and the favorite is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings in this series.

My selection is an 8* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* GATORS @ REBELS BOOKIE BREAKER

The Mississippi Rebels have now dropped two of their last three after taking an 85-70 beating as a 12-point dog at Auburn their last time out. They have yet to win a true road game this season but earned wins in each of their first two conference home games and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record. I think they'll give the Florida Gators all they can handle here at The Pavilion at Ole Miss Saturday afternoon. 

The Gators are enjoying a six-game winning streak, including a perfect 4-0 record in conference play, but they're 1-9 ATS in the last 10 meetings with Ole Miss and the under is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 encounters.

My selection is a 10* play on Ole Miss Rebels. 

TOP RATED 10* LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Phoenix Suns will be looking to avenge an embarrassing 142-116 home loss against the Houston Rockets back in November. They've had plenty of time to prepare for this matchup since beating Oklahoma City 114-110 on Sunday, and they're a solid 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. The Rockets are still without the league's leading scorer in James Harden (32.3 points per game) who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. They're only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall and 7-16-1 ATS in their last 24 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

My selection is a 10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The New York Knicks have lost four of their last five and eight of their last 10 overall. They're just 4-14 (7-11 ATS) on the road this season and here they'll run into the red hot Minnesota Timberwolves who are gunning for a fourth straight victory (beating both Cleveland and OKC) and have held seven straight opponents below 100 points. 

The Knickerbockers are averaging only 103.6 points per game (99.1 ppg on the road) while the Wolves are averaging a healthy 109.9 ppg home at Target Center. 

My selection is an 8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BASHER

The Butler Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games and they need a win here after sitting at just 2-3 in conference play. They've lost three straight since defeating No. 1 Villanova, and this looks like a good spot against a Marquette team that is due for a let down game coming off a blowout triumph (84-64) against No. 15 Seton Hall. Butler has won five of the six meetings since Steve Wojciechowski took over Marquette in 2014 and the Bulldogs are 7-2-1 ATS int he last 10.

My selection is a 10* play on Butler Bulldogs.  

CBB 3-PACK

The Sacramento State Hornets look like a solid underdog when they host the Montana Grizzlies Thursday night. Montana has won seven of its last nine and covered the spread in each game during that stretch while Sacramento State has lost four of five and took an 82-67 beating as a 10.5-point dog at Eastern Washington its last time out. Recent results have led to the bookmakers over-adjusting the spread for this matchup. Note that the Hornets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a ATS loss and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. Big Sky opponents.

My selection is an 8* play on Sacramento State. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Washington State Cougars look like a solid underdog when they host the Stanford Cardinal Thursday night. Stanford is coming off a 77-76 upset win against USC, but this will be its first road game since Dec. 3 and the Cardinal are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games following three or more consecutive home games. Washington State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 home games and in desperate need of a win after opening league play with three straight losses.

My selection is an 8* play on Washington State. 

CAVS @ RAPTORS HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Toronto Raptors have no doubt had this game circled since the schedule came out, as they'll seek revenge for getting swept by the Cavs in the Eastern Conference semifinals last spring. Cleveland has dropped six of its last nine games and took a 127-99 beating at Minnesota on Monday while the Raptors are among the hottest teams in the NBA, despite having a five-game overall winning streak and a 12-game home surge come to an end with a 90-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday. 

Cavaliers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games overall and 0-7 ATS in their last seven road games. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference rivals.

My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Citadel Bulldogs look like a solid underdog when they host Samford Bulldogs Thursday night. Citadel took a 109-92 loss at Wofford its last time out but should do much better here at McAlister Field House, taking on a Samford team that is 1-6 ATS on the road this season and due for a let down game after putting an 85-71 beating on Western Carolina its last time out. Citadel is 4-3 SU at home while Samford is 1-7 ATS in its last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

My selection is an 8* play on Citadel. 

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The Boston Celtics will battle with the Philadelphia 76ers in O2 Arena at London, England on Thursday. I like Boston to come out ahead in a low-scoring contest. 

The Celtics are riding a six-game winning streak and defeated Brooklyn 87-85 their last time out, but did not cover the spread and we can note that they're 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss. The Celtics boast the best scoring defense in the NBA with an average of 97.6 points allowed and defensive field-goal percentage (.429). Philadelphia is also coming off a solid defensive performance when it defeated Detroit 114-78 its last time out.  

Boston has already beaten the Sixers twice this season, 102-92 on Oct. 20 and 108-97 on Nov. 30. Don't expect many points here with both teams shooting against an unfamiliar rim. 

My selection is a 8* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER - CELTICS/SIXERS

The Boston Celtics will battle with the Philadelphia 76ers in O2 Arena at London, England on Thursday. I like Boston to come out ahead in a low-scoring contest. 

The Celtics are riding a six-game winning streak and defeated Brooklyn 87-85 their last time out, but did not cover the spread and we can note that they're 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss. The Celtics boast the best scoring defense in the NBA with an average of 97.6 points allowed and defensive field-goal percentage (.429). Philadelphia is also coming off a solid defensive performance when it defeated Detroit 114-78 its last time out.  

Boston has already beaten the Sixers twice this season, 102-92 on Oct. 20 and 108-97 on Nov. 30. Don't expect many points here with both teams shooting against an unfamiliar rim. 

My selection is a 10* play on Under. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Air Force Falcons took an 86-75 loss against Nevada on Saturday, their fifth loss in six games. Here they'll face a UNLV Runnin' Rebels team desperate for a win, entering this contest 12-2 overall on the season but only 1-2 in Mountain West play. They fell 85-78 as a 9-point home favorite against Utah State their last time out but should have more success here against an Air Force team that averages only 64.0 ppg while UNLV is scoring 88.7 ppg on average. 

My selection is an 8* play on UNLV Rebels. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Memphis Grizzles need a win after back-to-back losses against the Clippers and the Wizards. They're 4-1 ATS in their last five games and will enter this contest well rested, last playing on January 5. The Pelicans on the other hand will play on only one days rest following a 112-109 triumph over Detroit home in New Orleans. They're 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings with Memphis. We can also note that Pelicans' star big man Anthony Davis left Monday's win over Detroit with an ankle injury and is considered doubtful, and Memphis center Marc Gasol should dominate the game with Davis out. 

Under is 14-6 in Grizzlies last 20 home games and 11-2 in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game (they gave up 102 against Washington their last time out). Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last four road games and 6-2 in Pelicans last eight road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Memphis.

I expect Memphis to prevail in a low-scoring affair. 

My selection is an 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies.