Saturday, two schools in close proximity of each other will meet as Charlotte takes on Duke. It’s been a trying season for former Clemson quarterback Chase Brice of the Blue Devils. He’s thrown six touchdowns and eleven interceptions. Expect his turnover woes to continue, and for the 49ers to battle hard for a potential upset.

Two teams that have back pedaled from pre-season expectations meet Saturday in Virginia Tech and Louisville. The Hokies are 0-3 ATS on the road, including producing a season-low sixteen points last Saturday against Wake Forest.  That’s created an opportune buy low spot today against a Louisville team coming off a blowout win over Florida State. Take the Hokies 

In consecutive weeks Memphis has played from behind in wins against Central Florida and Temple. Saturday, they’ll face a Cincinnati Bearcats team coming off a blowout 42-13 victory over SMU. A stout defense should benefit the home team as the Bearcats are allowing just 12.5 points per game. Grab the Bearcats.

Thursday, Colorado State will partake in their first game this season at Fresno State. Not much is known on the Rams depth due to last week’s cancellation against New Mexico. Yet, new Coach Steve Addazio was able to bring in transfers from his former stomping grounds at Boston College and Temple. Expect the Rams to get the win on the small number against the Bulldogs. 

Since his rookie season Russell Wilson is 6-1-1 life time at Arizona. Additionally the last seven seasons the Seahawks are 6-1 after a bye week, with an average margin of victory of ten points. After three straight road games for the Cardinals,  look for the Seahawks to take full advantage in Sunday night's prime time game.

The Patriots are in uncharted territories after a poor home loss against the Denver Broncos. They’ll face a San Francisco team missing their main offensive weapon in Raheem Mostert. Yet expect Kyle Shanahan to tweak his offense and former Patriot Jimmy Garrapollo to have a solid performance back where his career began. 

Each week the Dallas Cowboys appear to hit a new low, as they’ve went 0-6 ATS. In a prime time Monday night spot they did not only fall short but were blown out by the Cardinals. Now there appears to be internal issues amongst the players and coaching staff. Yet look for the Cowboys to regroup and turn things around against the Redskins. Grab Dallas.

UNLV enters the 2020 season under a new coach in Marcus Arroyo. For all the success San Diego State has had in the Mountain West, the Rebels have surprisingly gave them fits the past two seasons. In 2018 the Rebels won as twenty three point underdogs, and in 2019 covered a double-digit spread with a three point loss. Experience and confidence from the Rebels upperclassmen should hold within the number again. Grab UNLV. 

A team that has been decimated with injuries at the quarterback position has been Texas-San Antonio. They’ve started four different quarterbacks, which has resulted in the offense scoring just sixteen points a game the last three weeks. Yet, Louisiana Tech’s offense has also sputtered averaging seventeen points in their last three games. In what may be a sloppy game grab the home underdog.

Last season the Purdue Boilermakers had a carousel of quarterback injuries that resulted in usage of three different quarterbacks. This season they’ll head into 2020 with a lot more concerns at the position. Yet, Iowa is also transitioning at the position after losing Nate Stanley to graduation. Expect the Boilermaker’s to cover as a small home underdog.

Perhaps no quarterback has had as much of a roller coaster start to his collegiate career than Spencer Rattler. The redshirt freshman has struggled at times with his composure that resulted in consecutive losses against Kansas State and Iowa State. Expect Rattler to turn the corner with four games under his belt and coming off a bye week. Grab the Sooners on a cheap number based on the Sooner’s worst September since 2016. 

The UAB Blazers have one of the best home win streaks in college football at 21. Friday, will be a big test as they take on UL Lafayette. The Ragin’ Cajuns are coming off their first loss last week against Coastal Carolina. It was the third straight week that their game was decided by three points or less. Stepping outside their conference look for UL Lafayette to utilize their speed and talent much better. Grab the road favorites here.

The Bengals are coming off scoring just three points against the Baltimore Ravens. Now they’ll travel on the road for the fourth time in five games against one of the top defenses in football. Yet look for the Bengals to revive their offense and win the battle of field position. Grab Cincinnati. 

The Atlanta Falcons remain winless at 0-5 will travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the Falcons woes they’ve still had slim numbers ATS from oddsmakers. In fact, four of their five games have been point spreads of three points or less. Expect the Falcons to be able to utilize the field and have a big day against the Vikings. Grab Atlanta. 

Led by quarterback Sam Howell, the North Carolina Tar Heels have vaulted into the top five. Saturday they’ll head on the road as huge favorites against Florida State. With both programs in uncharted territories the line value lies with the Tar Heels. Although the Tar Heels recent victories have not been indicative of a top five team, they’ll blow out an under performing Seminoles squad.

Saturday, North Texas travels on the road for the first time this season against Middle Tennessee. They’ll face a Blue Raiders team that’s covered three straight games including an outright win against Florida International. Yet look for the Mean Green to be able to match the Blue Raiders offensively. Grab the points here in a value underdog spot.

Saturday, an ACC clash will take place between Virginia and Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons are well rested with fifteen days in between their victory over Campbell. That should give Virginia opportunities to take advantage of Wake Forest’s rust. Grab the Cavaliers in quarterback Lindell Stone’s first career start

Last week South Carolina got their first win of the season in a blowout 41-7 victory over Vanderbilt. Now they’ll host an Auburn team that has been unsteady in consecutive weeks. Grab the Gamecocks as small home underdogs to take advantage of a Tigers team that leaves the door open in games. Play South Carolina. 

The Pittsburgh Panthers have lost consecutive games by a point, dropping them out of the top twenty-five. Derailment to the Panthers season has been caused by a plethora of key injuries. They’re starting to regain health which should give them a boost on the field against the Hurricanes. Grab the near two touchdown underdog as the Panthers play a competitive game against the Hurricanes. 

One of the more impressive teams out of the Sun Belt has been Georgia State. They fought hard in an overtime loss to UL Lafayette and blew out East Carolina. An explosive offense averaging forty points a game is the main reason their impressive start. Arkansas State may not have a strong defense but they have a poised junior quarterback in Logan Bonner. Grab the Red Wolves in what should be an electric Thursday game. 

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the few teams that remain 4-0 ATS and SU. Yet, each of the past three weeks they’ve shown vulnerability. Russell Wilson’s unblemished career record of 5-0 against the Vikings combined with their hot start are over valued in this spot. The Vikings are not a normal 1-3 team and should continue to show improved play. Grab the Vikings

The Dallas Cowboys defense has surrendered a league-high 146 points. Sunday, they’ll face a Giants team that has scored the fewest points in the NFL by a wide margin with 47. Yet, the Cowboys continue to have miscues when least expected. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones stretch of losing thirteen of his last fourteen starts has ballooned this number. Grab the Giants as a steep underdog. 

The Carolina Panthers head to Atlanta off of two big outright underdog wins. Meanwhile Atlanta is one of four teams that remain winless, and likely will be without key personnel Sunday. Yet last year the Falcons were in a similar woeful position at 1-7. Two wins that catapulted them to 7-9 were over Carolina, with both wins coming by twenty points or more. Grab the Falcons to get in the win column.

An under the radar matchup lies in Conference USA as Charlotte travels to face North Texas. The 49ers are 0-2 but have represented well in both losses. Against Appalachian State they were down 21-20 with a minute left in the third quarter. Last week against Florida Atlantic they blew a 10-0 halftime lead. Saturday, look for the 49ers to have emphasis on competition for two halves. Grab the 49ers.

The Marshall Thundering Herd have been a well-rested team. Their last game was three weeks ago when they upset formerly ranked Appalachian State. Since they’ve had postponements but will now take on Western Kentucky Saturday. Western Kentucky has failed ATS in all three of their matchups including last week’s slim victory over a poor team in Middle Tennessee State. Yet, look for Western Kentucky to put it together and take advantage of Marshall’s layoff. Grab Western Kentucky. 

Saturday, two teams hoping to get back in the win column will meet in East Carolina and South Florida. The transition for new South Florida Bulls coach Jeff Scott has been slow for his offense. Sophomore quarterback Jordan McCloud has thrown for just 269 yards through three games. A step down from top twenty five competition in should aide in McCloud’s performance. Grab the Bulls to pull away from East Carolina.

Off a big upset win over Mississippi State, Arkansas finds themselves as steep double-digit underdogs against Auburn. While Auburn may get things into gear offensively, look for Arkansas to be able to compete. Senior quarterback Feleipe Franks should be settled in after a year off from on field action. Grab Arkansas

The Lakers and Heat meet after a mini break Friday. That’s allowed the Heat to get some extra rest for banged up personnel, but also gives the Lakers a chance to focus on completing their task. Expect the Heat’s offense to fizzle out as the Lakers quest to win a championship is finalized. Grab the Lakers. 

Georgia Tech’s freshman quarterback Jeff Sims has struggled to begin the season with three touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Yellow Jackets are also averaging just nineteen points a game. Yet, Louisville is having major struggles of their own. Junior quarterback Malik Cunningham has thrown five interceptions, which equals what he threw the entire 2019 season. Grab the Yellow Jackets as the pressure is on Louisville to get their first ACC win. 

The Miami Heat showcased that they do belong in the finals with a spirited effort and win in game three. It’s surely to wake up the Lakers and odds have adjusted two full points. Look for minimal changes from both teams in terms of game plans but an increase in production from the young Heat players. Grab Miami. 

Dallas is 0-3 ATS while their defense has yielded thirty-eight points or more in consecutive weeks. Although Baker Mayfield has shown strides at home, he has yet to do so on the road. In fact, the Browns have lost seven straight road games by an average of eighteen points. Grab the Cowboys

The Seattle Seahawks are not just 3-0 overall but 3-0 ATS. Led by quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seahawks are averaging a whopping 37 points per game. Sunday, they’ll face a Dolphins team that has extra days of rest from last Thursday’s win over the Jaguars. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick tends to shine the most in high-profiled games. Grab the value on the Dolphins to end the Seahawks ATS streak.

The Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in a similar spot from 2019. Once again after a loss against Kansas State the Sooners take on Iowa State the following week. Offensively expect a much better performance and rhythm from quarterback Spencer Rattler. It’s the defense that’s concerning. Last year the Sooners surrendered a regular season high 41 points against Iowa State. Grab the Cyclones plus the points.

For the Mississippi State Bulldogs the benefit of an early season schedule has paved the way for defying expectations. After upsetting LSU, the Bulldogs will face an Arkansas team that’s a work in progress. Graduate transfer and former SEC starting quarterback in Feleipe Franks has never been comfortable in fast paced high-scoring games. Look for the Bulldogs to take advantage as Mike Leach continues to light up the scoreboard. 

Perhaps no team has performed as poorly ATS as Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles as favorites have lost twice outright and were embarrassed 66-24 by Tulane last Saturday. They’ll now face a North Texas team that’s had an extra week to prepare as a result of last week’s cancellation. This is a buy low spot on the Golden Eagles as their season finally has a bright spot.

Saturday, the LSU Tigers will look to redeem themselves after a tough loss against Mississippi State. The defending National Champions were out of sync on both sides of the football against the Bulldogs. They’ll certainly have their chances to avenge that performance against an under manned Vanderbilt team. Yet, starting a true freshman in Ken Seals look for the Commodores to hang within the number as they did against Texas A&M. Grab Vanderbilt. 

Missed opportunities made the final score of Kentucky’s week one loss to Auburn worse than the outcome. Saturday, they’ll face an Ole Miss team coming off one of the worst defensive efforts last week against Florida. The Gators compiled 51 points and were forced to punt just once. Yet, Lane Kiffin will have his team better prepared as the Wildcats come out the gate 0-2 ATS. 

The Miami Heat experienced their worst loss in the bubble in game one in a 116-98 loss. Compounding matters were key injuries and the fact that the Heat didn’t show the skillset of talent to matchup with Anthony Davis. Yet this is a position the Heat have been in before as they experienced several stretches with players in and out of the lineup the last two seasons. Chances of an outright victory are slim but expect a more competitive game than the spread indicates. Grab Miami.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 but they’ve shown rust offensively. In the first half against the Giants and the second half against the Broncos they had issues. Houston has their backs against the walls and should be poised to put forth a great effort. Look for the Texans to hang within the number here. 

The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a peculiar predicament hoping to avoid an 0-3 start. With all the talent that they have they’re also in a bleak position with injuries. Tennessee has been one of the better teams at making in-game adjustments and finishing off teams. Grab the Titans to squeeze by and put the Vikings to 0-3.

The Denver Nuggets find themselves in a familiar spot. They’ll face elimination with a series deficit of 3-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Competitive games two, three, and four have featured covers and a push for the Nuggets. This has caused a dip in the line and thoughts of the Nuggets repeating another series comeback. Expect the Lakers to avoid giving the Nuggets series life with a strong second half to end the series. Grab LA

A team that should be able to break out of an 0-2 start is UL Monroe. Quarterback Colby Suits showed some strides last week against Texas State throwing for 377 yards and two touchdowns. Expect the Warhawks defense to be able to negate UTEP enough to cover the near double digit spread. 

Last week one of the biggest outright underdogs was Liberty. The near two touchdown underdog never had a problem against Western Kentucky in a 30-24 win. Now film is out on dual threat quarterback Malik Willis. Look for FIU in their first game to hang around and stay within the number

Perhaps no team has been as ill-prepared to open the season as Middle Tennessee. They’ve sustained two losses of 42-0 and 47-14. Junior quarterback Asher O’Hara has struggled to find his rhythm with zero touchdown passes and three interceptions. Tonight look for O’Hara to find his stride and rhythm early. Grab the points with Middle Tennessee. 

In game three it was obvious the Nuggets were the aggressor while the Lakers were relaxed with a 2-0 series lead. Denver now has the confidence knowing they have come back in consecutive series and nearly won game two over the Lakers. Expect the Lakers to have a more fluid game four on defense and especially from three point range. Grab LA. 

Wednesday, the Heat and Celtics will meet for game four after a mini-layoff of four days. Boston negated the Heat’s defense in game three with better ball movement that was sparked by the return and versatility of Gordon Hayward. With the layoff expect the Heat to regroup from a poor shooting performance in game three and maintain high energy. Grab the Heat plus the points.

The Nuggets nearly evened their series against the Lakers in game two. A game winning three-pointer by Anthony Davis sealed the victory for LA. Look for the Nuggets to exhaust their energy early in game three. LA has been a great closing team in second halves against Portland and Houston. They’ll do it again from mid third quarter on and cruise to a game three victory. Grab LA. 

Sunday night the Patriots will make the long journey across the country to face the Seahawks. Can Cam Newton and the Patriots turn the offense up a few notches against the Seahawks? I believe they will and the defense will step up to the challenge against the Seahawks. Grab New England plus the points. 

Over the last eight to ten NFL games no team has been hotter ATS wise than the Kansas City Chiefs. Gauging their rising number against the Chargers is tough on a massive road line. Yet the Chiefs aren’t just an offensive team anymore. They’ve tightened up defensively as their offense gets stronger throughout games. Grab Kansas City to cruise past the number once again.

This is a late add due to Zack’s second board sweeping in the AM. He’ll take the Washington Redskins off of the Cardinals week one great win over the 49ers. Washington under Ron Rivera has opened up their offense similar to the early stages when he was at Carolina with Cam Newton. Expect both teams to thrive offensively but the Redskins to be better at execution. Grab Washington.

The Colts were flat out mis-numbered week one ATS against the Jaguars. Week two they’ll face a Minnesota Vikings team that is more talented and feels the pressure to avoid an 0-2 start. Their defense though looks a few steps slow than anticipated. Look for the crafty veteran Philip Rivers to tone down his miscues and lead the Colts to an ATS victory

The Heat’s dominant playoff run has correlated ATS. Yet, just like their series against the Raptors the number ATS continues to grow on the Celtics side. Boston could easily be the team up 2-0 in the series. Tonight look for the Celtics to not let off the gas in the final minutes. Grab Boston. 

Louisville showcased their two-way team skillset in a solid ATS pull away victory over Western Kentucky. In prior years this would of been a typical top twenty-five matchup letdown spot for the Hurricanes. Landing grad transfer D’Eriq King changes that. Grab Miami to win the spotlight game of the day.

One of the first teams to step onto the field this year in college football was Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles suffered several lapses on both ends of the field and lost outright as heavy favorites to South Alabama. With a couple of weeks to correct matters look for the Golden Eagles to have high value ATS wise over typically strong conference rival Louisiana Tech. Grab Southern Miss. 

Early in the college football season the Sun Belt has shined ATS. Yet Texas State and UL Monroe are a combined 0-3 overall. The Bobcats faltered immensely as big favorites in their week two loss to UTSA. Led by third year starter Tyler Vitt look for the Bobcats to shine. Grab Texas State

Saturday features a loaded card in college football. Zack feels he has a great beat on Appalachian State which was his first CFB winner last week. This week he’ll go for them ATS against Marshall. Last week Appalachian State showed their strength as a team which ignited after three quarters against Charlotte. I expect a strong quarter to quarter effort from Appalachian State for Saturday. Grab them minus the points, and stay tuned for additional college plays Saturday 

The Miami Heat are 9-1 in the post-season thanks to stout defense in second halves. They’ve also had an uncanny team chemistry to rely on several different hot hands in key stretches. Expect the Heat to carry over the confidence of game one’s victory into another strong performance. Grab the Heat. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a disappointing season in which Big Ben went down for nearly the entire year. Obvious mistimed throws are expected tonight against the Giants. But the Steelers are a hungry team going up against a young Giants team that is over matched. Grab the Steelers as the big road favorite to end their 1-8 ATS season opening streak. 

A coach and quarterback that have the most to improve upon from 2019 are the Bears Mitch Trubisky and Matt Nagy. The offense was predictable and ranked 29th in the NFL in 2019. A bright spot has been the fact that the Bears have defeated the Lions in four straight games. It may not be a pretty game but grab the Bears plus the points. 

No fans in the stands figures to be of benefit for many road teams. The Raiders return a solid offensive line and an improving defensive line. Expect the Raiders to control the trenches against Carolina. Their high youth at the receiver position also gives them an edge with zero film for the Panthers to scout. Grab the Raiders.  

Sunday, the Patriots begin a new era as Cam Newton enters as the new starting quarterback. Minus several opt out players the Patriots may have issues in the middle and latter parts of the season. Early on though expect extensive practice time to bode to the advantage of the disciplined Belichick led Patriots. Grab New England minus the points.

The LA Lakers have negated the Rockets small ball approach for three straight wins and ATS covers. With a limited lineup the Rockets have had severe breakdowns and lapses. Yet, they’ve fought in each loss and have the veteran makeup to take it one game at a time. Grab Houston as the Lakers bench contributions take a small dip of above average play.

Appalachian State has been one of the best lower level college football teams over the last several years. They recruit to their system needs and have impact players on both sides of the football. Yet, rust and a big spread are two tricky variables here. After seeing the Sun Belt go 3-0 to open college football, look for their powerhouse to suffer ATS. Grab Charlotte.

The Denver Nuggets once again find themselves down 3-1 in the playoffs. Similar to their series against the Utah Jazz, the Nuggets lack of defense has been an immense burden. Expect a big team effort offensively in a must-win situation to over ride their half court defense. Grab the Nuggets. 

The Raptors suffered an embarrassing game five loss to the Celtics 111-89. It’s clear the Celtics have several mismatches on the floor. Wednesday will mark the tenth matchup of the season against each other. Expect a do or die scenario and the knowledge of each other’s strengths to bode to the advantage of the Raptors. Grab the points here. 

A problem for the Houston Rockets throughout the playoffs has been their inability to play solid basketball quarter to quarter. This allowed Oklahoma City to erase deficits and for the Lakers to pull through in game two. Tuesday, expect the Rockets to finally play a well-rounded game and push the Lakers ATS. Play the Rockets. 

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to fight off elimination in game four. Post game Jimmy Butler stated the Heat lost their focus. In game five expect Coach Spoelstra to implement a hardened defensive strategy focusing on Khris Middleton. Grab the Heat to finish off the Bucks and become the first team to enter the conference finals.

The Toronto Raptors used defense to squeak by in game four against the Celtics. The third quarter has been a big key as the Raptors have outscored Boston each game in the series. Yet, Boston has the unexpected bench advantage. Look for the Celtics to go on a key run and continue to stifle the Raptors defensively.  

Playoff rust after a layoff is inevitable. This was apparent in the Lakers game one loss to the Rockets. One of the big keys to the Lakers success is adjustments. They did it against Portland and should have swift adjustments against the Rockets small ball play. Grab the Lakers Sunday evening.

The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of faltering to 1-5 on the season against the Celtics. Instead a miracle play stole game three for the Raptors. It’s clear that they have not played their best basketball but look for that win to inspire the Raptors. Grab the Raptors plus the points.

A problem for the Rockets has been their lack of closing out games. All of their playoff losses to the Thunder have been caused by surrendering leads down the stretch. Expect the Thunder to be the looser team knowing they likely should not be in this situation. Take the Thunder plus the points. 

The Houston Rockets dominated the Thunder in game five with exceptional shooting. It’s been a continual theme for the Rockets who likely could have swept Oklahoma City if not for second-half meltdowns. In game six look for the Thunder to play hard in the first half, and falter dramatically in the second. Grab Houston.

A regular season series edge of 2-1, belonged to the Miami Heat over the Bucks. In round one of the playoffs Miami was the only team to sweep their opponent. This created a full seven days of rest for the Heat that could be detrimental in game one. Expect the Bucks to be the more fluid team and fight off the number ATS in the fourth quarter. Grab Milwaukee. 

Consecutive second half meltdowns by the Rockets have allowed the Oklahoma City Thunder to even their series against Houston. Wednesday I anticipated the Rockets having the advantage. Due to a long layoff and now the return of Russ Westbrook I believe that changes. Look for the young Thunder to get the upper hand Saturday from an ATS stand point. Grab OKC. 

Tuesday, the Utah Jazz have a chance to close out the Denver Nuggets in game five of their first round series. Heavy guard reliance has boosted the Jazz to octane scoring performances. In game four, Jordan Clarkson, Donovan Mitchell, and Mike Conley Jr. scored 101 of the teams 129 points (78 percent). Expect downgraded play from one of the three as the Nuggets balanced attack finally overrides the Jazz. Grab Denver. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder scored a big overtime win in game three. Monday, they have a chance to swing momentum and even their series against the Rockets. A key subtle change from the Thunder in game three involved switching to an eight-man rotation. This led to better attacks to the basket which led to eleven more free throw attempts than the Rockets. Grab the Thunder to build upon game three and cover the small number.

Dallas and the LA Clippers have both had strong double-digit leads in games one and two. Tonight for game three expect a much more tighter ball game. Veteran leadership of the Clippers may prove to be to much for the Mavericks youth tonight, but not ATS wise.  Grab Dallas plus the points. 

Friday, the Jazz will get a veteran presence back in guard Mike Conley. The Utah Jazz who have grown comfortable playing the Nuggets style. This was displayed in game two’s victory as the Jazz shot forty-four three pointers making twenty. Their bench production is rising with Jordan Clarkson becoming one of the best sixth man’s in playoff basketball. Grab the Jazz. 

The Portland Trailblazers have put a bright spotlight on the NBA with high-energetic comeback wins. In their last four games they’ve needed fourth quarter come backs against the Mavericks, Nets, Grizzlies, and Lakers. That’s a pattern a team does not want to be in against a Lakers team with their backs against the walls. Grab the Lakers to play as a true one seed tonight.

Awaiting for the Bucks to hit the on switch was expected in game one against the Magic. Instead an early start time led to sloppy play and an outright loss. Attention to detail will be ramped up in game two as the Bucks defend Nikola Vucevic better. Grab the Bucks to roll.

Monday, the Jazz and Nuggets kicked off the NBA playoffs with a tightly played game that went into overtime. Under manned the Jazz must re-group in forty-eight hours in a crucial game two. Expect the Jazz ability to control the boards to benefit them ATS. In game one they out rebounded the Nuggets by eleven, and had double the offensive rebounds with sixteen. Grab the Jazz. 

The Rockets will be without Russ Westbrook to begin their series against the Thunder. Down the stretch of the regular season bubble the Rockets lost three straight and were not competitive besides a last push against the Pacers. Yet I saw promising development that should give them an edge against the Thunder in game one. Grab the Rockets to impress tonight. 

In their last matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the LA Clippers used a strong fourth quarter to surge past the number. Friday, they’ll face an Oklahoma City Thunder team that will be without both Chris Paul and Dennis Schroder. Short-handed look for the youth of the Thunder in Darius Bazley, Terrance Ferguson, Hamidou Diallo, and Luguentz Dort to relish in the spotlight. Grab the Thunder. 

Injuries and pressure in the NBA bubble have been a big problem for the Memphis Grizzlies. Instead of increasing their lead for the eighth seed, they’ll now have to be in a play-in matchup on Saturday. Expect an increased effort from the Grizzlies against a Celtics team that is in exhibition mode. Grab Memphis. 

The Miami Heat welcome back both Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic for today’s matchup against the Pacers. Normally, two starter’s back is high value ATS. Yet expect the Miami Heat to be cautious and play both on a minutes restriction. Grab Indiana to continue to excel as they improve to 5-1 ATS in the bubble.

Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks will be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo against the Toronto Raptors. Thus far in bubble action the Bucks have been subpar. Blown leads and inconsistent bench play have been primary reasons. Yet at the latter stage of the bubble regular season, expect the Raptors strong defense to lag. Grab the Bucks.

Facing an undermanned Lakers squad the Rockets pulled away for a sixteen point victory. Essentially with a seven man rotation the Rockets have figured it out. Their small ball lineup is mixed with competitors that bring it every night. Sacramento on the other hand has too many lapses to trust here. Grab the Rockets. 

Teams with high spreads haven’t necessarily been strong ATS. Expect that to change Sunday as the Celtics take on the Magic. Even if the Celtics have their players on a minutes restriction expect a comfortable pull away. Orlando has not benefitted playing near their home city as expected. Grab the Celtics.

Just 1-3 in the bubble the Dallas Mavericks have shown a lackluster capability on the defensive end of the floor. Saturday, they’ll likely be short handed without Seth Curry and possibly Dorian Finney Smith. Even with depth limitations look for the Mavericks to be the latest to challenge the Milwaukee Bucks. Grab Dallas here.  

Second unit expectations of a championship level team are high. With the Bucks resting starters in the second half against the Nets, The second unit failed in a 119-116 loss, as the Bucks rested the majority of their starters in the second half. Expect a high level of intensity as the Bucks end their two game slide against the Heat.

The pressure is officially on Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren. He has been an automatic basket leading the Pacers to an unblemished 3-0 start. Facing his former team in the Phoenix Suns should be added motivation for himself and his teammates to flourish once again. Grab the Pacers to put a dagger to the Suns playoff hopes.

The San Antonio Spurs have come to the bubble and played with strong intensity. The result has been three straight covers. Facing a Nuggets team that is a bit dinged up could mean an early lead for the Spurs. Yet look for the Nuggets intense pace to eventually get the Spurs. Grab Denver.

Tuesday, the Miami Heat will look to bounce back from yesterday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors. They’ll face a Boston team that defeated them by eight and nineteen points this season. Yet the Heat have a new starting five and a dynamic bench coming into form. Look for former Celtics in Jae Crowder and Kelly Olynk to spark both units. Grab Miami. 

Sunday, the first big injury inside the NBA bubble occurred with Orlando losing Jonathan Isaac to a torn ACL. That’s created immediate ATS value for Tuesday, as the Magic face one of the hottest teams in the Indiana Pacers. In two games, the Magic’s fluid offense has featured an incredible 42 percent three-point shooting. That should be a catalyst to override the Pacers red-hot TJ Warren. Grab Orlando.

An NBA team that was hit hard by the coronavirus were the Sacramento Kings. Expect them to have a similar edge in game one that the Jazz did against the Pelicans. They’ll face a Spurs team Friday that’s odds to make the post-season is minimal. A strong burst early from the Kings should put the Spurs away. Grab Sacramento. 

Memphis was one of the few teams that ensured their main core of player’s was not on restrictions in exhibitions. This included Ja Morant played 29 minutes in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against Miami. Portland on the other hand went 0-3 in exhibitions and did not burden their player’s. Look for the Trailblazers to be the looser team. Grab Portland. 

A number that was adjusted quickly was the Jazz and Pelicans. The adjustment swiftly moved to the Pelicans as a small favorite and has stayed there. Even with Zion Williamson’s status unclear, the Pelicans have enough arsenal to give the Jazz fits offensively. Grab the Pelicans to roll in this one.

The Charlotte Hornets depleted lineup has led to losses in four of their last five games. Yet ATS wise they have been solid covering five of their last six. Expect that trend to continue Wednesday against a Heat team that’s dominant 27-4 home record has skewed the spread. Grab Charlotte. 

Wednesday, the Utah Utes will face an Oregon State team led by two seniors and three juniors. On February 13th the Beavers had their highest margin of victory in the Pac-12 defeating the Utah Utes 70 to 51. That matchup and the Beavers upperclassmen are tied into this line. Look for the Utes to lean on their return to T-Mobile as a confidence booster, as the Utes defeated Kentucky there on December 18th. Grab Utah. 

The Phoenix Suns have played just two games in the last seven days. One was a double-digit win over tonight’s opponent in the Portland Trailblazers, and the other was a dominant win over the NBA’s best team in the Milwaukee Bucks. Yet tonight serves as a buy opportunity on a Blazers team that’s just 3-8 ATS their 11 games. Grab Portland to even the season series against the Suns at two games a piece.