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

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

10* play on OVER.

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

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

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

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

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

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

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

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S NETS/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

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

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

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on UNDER. 

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

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

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

10* play on Miami Heat. 

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

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

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

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

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

10* play on Miami Heat. 

MIKE'S THUNDER/HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

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

8* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER - MIKE'S GAME OF THE MONTH 

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

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

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

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

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

MIKE'S GRIZZLIES/BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

MIKE'S BLAZERS/HEAT 10* TOTAL TOP PLAY

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

10* play on OVER. 

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TUESDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY PELICANS/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

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

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

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

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

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

10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

THUNDER/NETS SIDE

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

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

8* play on OKC Thunder. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

WOLVES/GRIZZLIES TOTAL

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

8* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S HEAT/HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

8* play on Miami Heat. 

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

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

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

10* play on Orlando Magic. 

MIKE'S WOLVES/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

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

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

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

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

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

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

8* play on OVER. 

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

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

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on OVER. 

BLAZERS/CAVS TOTAL

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

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S CAVS/BLAZERS TGIF NBA MONEYMAKER

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

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

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

MAVS/ROCKETS TOTAL

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

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

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

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

MIKE'S NUGGETS/MAVS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

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

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

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

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

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S CLIPPERS/NETS TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

GRIZZLIES/SUNS BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

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

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

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

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

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

BULLS/HAWKS

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

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

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

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

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

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

CLIPPERS @ KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

LATE-NIGHT SUNS @ LAKERS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

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

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

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

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

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

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

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

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

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

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

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

10* play on OVER. 

SATURDAY NIGHT CAVS @ BUCKS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

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

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

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

SUPER EARLY ROCKETS @ PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

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

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

8* play on Houston Rockets. 

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

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

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

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

WIZARDS/SUNS SIDE

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

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

SIXERS/NETS TOTAL

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

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

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

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

TOP-RATED 10* TUESDAY NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

WARRIORS/PACERS TOTAL

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

8* play on UNDER. 

HEAT/CAVS TOTAL

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

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

JAZZ @ WIZARDS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

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

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

8* play on Utah Jazz. 

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

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

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

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

LATE-NIGHT CELTICS @ CLIPPERS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

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

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

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

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

THUNDER @ RAPTORS NBA TOTAL MONEYMAKER

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

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

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY NUGGETS @ KNICKS NBA MONEYMAKER

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

8* play on New York Knicks. 

LATE-NIGHT CLIPPERS @ LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

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

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

LATE NIGHT KINGS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

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

8* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

MAVS @ PELS SIDE

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

8* play on Dallas Mavericks. 

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

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

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

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

10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

LATE-NIGHT WARRIORS @ SUNS BEST OF THE WEST SHOWDOWN

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

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

10* play on UNDER. 

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

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

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

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

CAVS @ MAVS SIDE

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

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

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

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

10* play on OVER. 

BUCKS @ PACERS SIDE

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

8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

WARRIORS @ CLIPPERS TOTAL

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

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

8* play on UNDER. 

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

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

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

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

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

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

HORNETS @ ROCKETS SATURDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BOMBER

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

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

BUCKS @ NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

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

Denver's injury list: 

Hyland PG Doub Fri - Ankle

Jokic C Ques Fri - Wrist

Dozier SG out for season - Knee

Porter Jr. PF Out indefinitely - Back

Cancar SF Out indefinitely - Hip

Murray SG Out indefinitely - Knee

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

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

CELTICS @ SPURS SIDE

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

8* play on Boston Celtics. 

WIZARDS @ THUNDER SIDE

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

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

BULLS @ MAGIC SIDE

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

8* play on Chicago Bulls.

SUNS @ KNICKS SIDE

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

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ KINGS NBA BAILOUT

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

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

HAWKS @ SPURS SIDE

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

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

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

HAWKS @ SPURS TOTAL

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

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

8* play on OVER.