The Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.

Take Dallas. Thank you.

The Lakers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Take LA Lakers. Thank you.

The Celtics 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Take LA Lakers. Thank you.

The 76ers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Central,1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and the Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Take Cleveland. Thank you.

The Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games, 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic.

The Raptors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games, 5-16-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings, 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Toronto and the Favorite is 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Take Phoenix. Thank you.

Golden State won't let off the gas after seeing Cleveland destroy Boston last night. The Warriors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 14-3-1 ATS in their last 18 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

San Antonio lost Tony Parker before this series began and now has Kawhi Leonard who will be limited or unable to go for game 3. The Spurs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.

Take Golden State. Thank you.

Cleveland had nine days off and like the Warriors in Game 1 should come out a little slow. Having the first game on the road can't help either. No solid trends against the Cavs.

Boston came away with a 115-105 home win in Game 7 Monday to close out their series over Washington. Isaiah Thomas is averaging 25.4 points in the postseason and Al Horford  has averaged 16.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Boston will need the other players to step up if they expect to keep Cleveland from another sweep. Home crowd should give the Celtics an added boost tonight. The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Boston. Thank you.

Washington came away with the 92-91 Game 6 win Friday night and now have to win in Boston to reach the conference finals for the first time since the 1978-79 season. John Wall is averaging 26.3 points and 10.2 assists in the series and with Bradley Beal form a strong backcourt. Beal scored a series-best 33 points in the win but is still trying only shooting 26.3% from beyond the arc in the series.

Boston surrendered a five-point lead in the final minute of Game 6 and that could carry over to tonight's game. Isaiah Thomas is averaging only 19.3 points on 39 percent shooting in four games after going off for 53 in Game 2. Both teams need to get more production from their frontcourt. It could come down to who gets the last bucket tonight as to who advances.

Take Washington. Thank you.

San Antonio took six games against Memphis and also six games against Houston to advance. It has taken it's toll as they lost Tony Parker for the rest of the playoffs and Kawhi Leonard had a sprained left ankle that kept him out of the clinching Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets. The Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.

Golden State made quick work of Portland and Utah, defeating both in four straight. The Warriors just have too many good shooters on the floor for the Spurs to cover them all. The Warriors are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall and 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Take Golden State. Thank you.

San Antonio took a 3-2 series lead by pulling out a 110-107 overtime win Tuesday night even though Kawhi Leonard who had 22 points and 15 rebounds left the game due to a left ankle injury.  Patty Mills is expected to start at point guard for the second straight game after scoring 20 points and knocking down five 3-pointers in Game 5. The Spurs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.

Houston guard James Harden recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 5 but had his last-second 3-point attempt blocked by San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili. Hardin is shooting just 32.1% from beyond the arc in the series. The Rockets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games and 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Washington took Games 3 and 4 by a combined 46 points. The Wizards used a 26-0 run in the third quarter of Sunday's Game 4 to secure the win. John Wall is the first player in NBA playoff history to record at least 20 points and seven assists in 11 straight games. The Wizards are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Boston had 20 turnovers that lead to 34 points for Washington in Sunday's romp. After Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points in Game 2 the Wizards have held him to only a 16 points average in Games 3 and 4 loses. Also Avery Bradley is only shooting 34% from the field in the series. The Celtics are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.

Take Washington. Thank you.

Houston has now evened the series and made it a best of three. The Rockets poured in 19 3s in the impressive 125-104 victory. James Harden has really turned up the heat averaging 35.5 points over the last two games after putting up just 16.5 over the first two contests. The Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Conference Semifinals games and the Road team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

San Antonio is sorely missing  veteran Tony Parker who went down in Game 2 with a season-ending quadriceps injury. The Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Conference Semifinals games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Take Houston. Thank you.

The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

The Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Utah. Thank you.

The Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and  4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.

The Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 3-8  ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Take Boston. Thank you.

Golden State jumped out to an 18 point lead behind the sharp shooting of Draymond Green, who knocked down four of his five 3-pointers in the first period. Kevin Durant led the team with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. The Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Conference Semifinals games.

Utah fell behind by six points after the first period in Game 1 and by 18 points after the first period in Game 2. Gordon Hayward, who had just 12 points in the Game 1 loss, followed that up with 33 points in their defeat on Thursday. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 16 rebounds. With the series now headed to home court for the next two, you should see the Jazz give their best effort. The Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Take Utah. Thank you.

Toronto has now lost 10 straight Game 1 Playoff openers. The Raptors shot 43.5% from the floor and went 10 of 26 from beyond the arc. Toronto had five players in double figures. "We've just got to play defense and not let them go up and down and do what they do, play defense for 48 minutes," Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry told reporters after Game 1. The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Cleveland jumped to a 12-point lead after one quarter and built the lead to 22 points after three quarters in Game 1. The Cavs had their best effort of the post-season as LeBron James posted 35 points and 10 rebounds, Kyrie Irving had 24 points and a career playoff-best 10 assists and Kevin Love added 18 points and 9 rebounds. A letdown could be expected tonight. The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Toronto. Thank you.

Washington jumped out to a 16-0 lead and was ahead 38-24 at the end of the first quarter but were outscored 71-42 in the middle two periods. The Wizards also lost Markieff Morris when he went down in the first half of Game 1 with an ankle injury. The Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Boston connected on 19 beyond the arc and Isaiah Thomas added 33 points. The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Boston.

Take Boston. Thank you.

Toronto won the last three against the Bucks to advance to the second round.  DeMar DeRozan led the team with 23.5 points plus 5.5 rebounds per game in the postseason and had three other players in double digits. The Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Cleveland completed the sweep over Indiana with six points being the biggest margin.  LeBron James was the team leader with 32.8 points plus 9.8 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and two blocks a night, while Kyrie Irving averaged 25.3 points and Kevin Love added 15.5 points. The Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

Take Toronto. Thank you.

Utah center Rudy Gobert twisted his left ankle late in Friday's Game 6, but is expected to play today. The Jazz had a poor shooting performance that cost them any chance in Game 6. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, with their backs up against the wall, were up 91-77 with four minutes left and had to hold off the Jazz comeback effort to force a Game 7. Chris Paul is averaging 27.3 points and 10 assists and has topped 20 points in all six games. The Clippers are sorely missing the loss of Black Griffin. J.J. Redick is averaging just 10.2 points in the series and scored in single digits four times. The Clippers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Utah. Thank you.

Los Angeles has missed the loss of power forward Blake Griffin and now look to another early playoff exit. The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games and 6-16-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings in Utah.

Utah has the league leading defense allowing only 96.9 points a game. The Jazz missed center Rudy Gobert for nearly all of three consecutive games and All-Star small forward Gordon Hayward, who had food poisoning, in Game 4 before being sent home at halftime. They have relied on Joe Johnson who averaged 9.2 points in the regular season but has increased that to 18.2. The Jazz are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Take Utah. Thank you.

San Antonio had double digit wins in all three home games but are 0-4 in the four games in Memphis including the regular season. The Spurs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win and 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Memphis.

Memphis' strong defense is allowing an average of 100 points per game, good for third in the NBA. Memphis allowed the Spurs to shoot 52.5% in Game 5 after holding them to 42.3% in the Game 4 win at home. Expect a much tougher defensive effort tonight with their playoff life on the line. Mike Conley is averaging 27.3 points off 53.5% shooting over the last four games. The Grizzlies are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Take Memphis. Thank you.

Russell Westbrook has recorded three consecutive triple-doubles and is averaging 35 points, 11.8 rebounds and 11.3 assists but the Thunder can't win being a one man show. The Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Houston got a big boost with the performance of Nene who scored 28 points on 12-of-12 shooting as the Rockets took a 3-1 series lead. James Harden is averaging 33 points, 7.8 assists and six rebounds in the series. The Rockets are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 games against OK City and 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Houston.

Take Houston. Thank you.

Cleveland overcame a 25 point halftime deficit to win 119-114 in Game 3. LeBron James carried the team with 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving were struggling and didn’t play in the fourth quarter. Cavs hold a 3-0 series lead and may let off the gas today. The Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 2-6-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Indiana.

Indiana jumped out to a big lead in the first half and came out like the game was over. The Pacers won't let that happen again and will respond with a full game effort today. The Pacers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and  6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Take Indiana. Thank you.

The Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

The Pacers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Take Indiana. Thank you.

Memphis shot just 39% from the field in Game 1. The Grizzlies are playing without Tony Allen, who's strong defensive play is sorely missed. The Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.

San Antonio shot 53% from the field in Game 1. The Spurs led by as many as 36 points. The Spurs play outstanding defense, allowing an average of only 98.1 points per game. The Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games and 4-2 ATS last 6 after allowing 85 points or less.

Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Memphis lost nine out of their last 12 games. The Spurs swept the Grizzlies in the first round last year, and each team won two games in this year’s season series. The Grizzlies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.

San Antonio clinched second place in the conference at the beginning of the month and rested players as they lost four out of their last five games of the regular season. The Spurs played solid defense allowing an average of only 98.1 points per game for the season, placing them second in the NBA. The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Milwaukee has dropped their last two games but occupy the No. 5 spot in the East and are a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks. One bright spot is Paul George who is averaging 33 points and shooting 44.9 percent from 3-point range over the last five games. Milwaukee took the first three meetings and is going for its first season sweep of Indiana since 2009-10.

Indiana ended a four-game losing streak with a 108-90 victory over the Raptors. The Pacers are currently in the No. 8 spot in the East but just a half-game up on the ninth-place Miami Heat. Indiana re-signed Lance Stephenson who finished with 12 points in his first home game on Tuesday.

Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Dallas has struggled as of late, losing three straight and need the win to keep playoff hopes alive. The Mavs have only allowed 100.4 points per game, which is the fourth-fewest points allowed this season. The Mavs have played well against the Grizzlies over the years and have won four of the last five in the series. Mavericks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss and 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Memphis.

Memphis has a comfortable 4.5 game lead over the eighth seed so this game is not a high priority. Marc Gasol is listed as questionable and scheduled to sit this one out. Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings with Dallas. We are seeing 70% of bets coming in on Memphis, yet the opening line has fallen from -5.5 to the current -4, indicating sharp money has sided with Dallas and so shall we.

Take Dallas. Thank you.

Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Hornets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

Take Charlotte. Thank you

Lakers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss, 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.

Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest, 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.

Take Dallas. Thank you.

Jazz are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games, 4-17 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.

Kings are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Northwest.

Take Sacramento. Thank you.

Dallas dropped four of its last six games prior to the All-Star break. Dallas  sent center Andrew Bogut, swingman Justin Anderson and a first-round draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward/center Nerlens Noel before the trade deadline. The Mavericks have won eight of the past nine matchups after splitting two meetings earlier this season. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.

Minnesota is 2-6 in their last eight games and made no moves before the trade deadline. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference, 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Take Dallas. Thank you.

Washington has won 10 of the last eleven contests  and sits in third place in the Eastern Conference. Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games, 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win and 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Indiana.

Indiana has lost five straight and are in sixth place in the East. Pacers are 9-23-1 ATS in their last 33 games playing on 0 days rest, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Take Washington for 20* Thank you.

Toronto will try to push their winning streak to three straight after eight losses in 10 games.  DeMar DeRozan missed seven of eight with an ankle injury and the Raptors lost four of those before returning on Monday and pouring in 31 points in 38 minutes. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings.

Minnesota has lost four in a row and are allowing an average of 115.8 points over those four games. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Take Toronto. Thank You

Memphis looks to improve to 4-1 on the current six-game road swing. They have beaten the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets by an average of 15.3 points in the last three contests. Grizzlies are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest, 18-7 ATS in their last 25 vs. Western Conference and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.

Oklahoma City have now dropped it's first three games without Enes Kanter by an average of 19.3 points. All-Star Russell Westbrook can't be expected to carry the whole team every night. Thunder are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Friday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Take Memphis for 20*

Indiana has dropped three straight and fallen right back to the .500 mark after losing to the Knicks at home. Indiana took both meetings last season and five of the last seven in the series. Pacers are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games playing on 2 days rest.

Minnesota won its third straight and sixth in the last eight with a 112-111 win over the Suns on the road Tuesday. Timberwolves are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 19-41-1 ATS in their last 61 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Take Indiana for 20*

Boston has lost two straight and will be taking on a Wizards' squad that has won 13 in a row at home. They will be without guard Avery Bradley who is expected to remain sidelined through the rest of the week. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

Washington has eight wins over the last ten games. Revenge will be on the Wizards minds for Boston's 117-108 win at TD Garden less than two weeks ago. Wizards are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Take Washington for 20*

Portland comes into this one scoring 107.9 points per game. The Trail Blazers allowed 117.5 points in back-to-back losses to the Orlando Magic and Wizards after holding the Cleveland Cavaliers to 86 points in a stellar victory. Portland has won 10 of the past 13 meetings. Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.

Charlotte is opening a five-game homestand after losing all five games of the recent road trip. The Hornets defense has allowed an average of 112.4 points over the past eight games. Hornets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Portland for 20*

Miami halted their 6 game skid by notching a 107-102 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in the second contest of a six-game road trip. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.

The LA Lakers have lost 16 of their last 19 contests after Thursday's 118-109 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lakers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall, 5-12 ATS in their last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.

Take Miami for 20*

76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Take Philadelphia for 15*

Los Angeles has dropped three consecutive games due in large part to the injuries to guards D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young. Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Houston enters off a 107-106 home victory over the Boston Celtics and now has won three straight and five of their last six contests. Houston connected on 12 3-pointers against the Celtics to extend its NBA record to 20 straight games with 10 or more 3-pointers. Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.

Take Houston for 20*

Bucks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest and 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Take Milwaukee for 15*

Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Nuggets are 15-40-2 ATS in their last 57 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Take Miami for 20*

LeBron James has certainly done his part to back up his vow to bring a championship to the city with back-to-back 41-point performances and is averaging 30.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.5 assists in the series. Kyrie Irving also has performed well in the series with a high of 41 points and three 30-point outings while averaging 27.3 points. Kevin Love is averaging just seven points in the series. The Cavs won Game 5 here in Oakland, but that was with the absence of Draymond Green who was serving a suspension. The Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games and 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Golden State.

Stephen Curry had a slow start in the series but has averaged 31 points over the past three games. Draymond Green played like his hands were tied after the suspension but should be in rare form for this winner take all contest. I expect Klay Thompson who has averaged only 20.5 in the series to have a big night. Last year's MVP, Andre Iguodala and other role players will also play their best in front of the home crowd. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Take Golden State for 20*

The Warriors scored just 36 points in the second half, while only shooting 26.7 percent from the floor and only managed to make 3 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc in the second half. They also had 17 turnover. Golden State played without suspended Draymond Green, who will be back for Game 6. The last time they played with him in Cleveland, they walked away with an 11-point victory. The Warriors are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Cleveland put together a solid 112-97 road victory to keep the series alive with the help of Kryie Irving and James LeBron who both had 41 points. The Cavaliers shot just 43.6% during the first 4 games of the series, but connected on 53% in the absence of Draymond Green. The Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 NBA Championship games, 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings against Golden State and only 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

Take Golden State for 20*

During the NBA Finals a team has been down 1-3 thirty two times and has come back to win 10. Even more specific to tonight's situation, teams facing elimination in the finals when playing on the road since 1991 are just 2-9 SU (18.2 percent) but do seem to rebound slightly against the spread with a record of 5-6 ATS (45.5 percent). The absence of Draymond Green, who was suspended for accumulation of flagrant foul points this postseason should shift the tide in Cleveland directions for Game 5. The Golden State Warriors have only played without Draymond Green three times over the last two seasons. They are 2-1 straight up but 1-2 ATS.

Take Cleveland for 20*

Golden State's shot percent from the field dropped from 54.3 in Game 2 to 42.1 in Game 3. They also won the rebounding battle 52-47 in a 110-77 Game 2 win but slumped to 41-60 off the glass in Game 3. Expect a much better effort rebounding tonight and more production from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 NBA Championship games,  4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.

The Cavs now have a chance to even things up at two wins apiece after a dominating performance in Game 3. Point guard Kyrie Irving came to play in a big way in Game 3 by outscoring (30-29), dishing out more assists (8-4) and committed far fewer turnovers (2-8) than the Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined. Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 NBA Championship games and 2-6 in the last 8 games against the Warriors.

Take Golden State for 20*

Golden State Warriors has dominated the Cavaliers in the first two games of the NBA Finals by an average of 24 points, due to Draymond Green as he made five 3s, seven rebounds and five assists while contributing 28 points and playing his typical sturdy defense. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each made four 3s in Game 2 but neither player has produced a high-scoring game with Curry averaging 14.5 points and Thompson just 13. Could be a little different story on the road. The Warriors have been underwhelming in Game 3s, going 2-5 SU in the third game of playoff series under head coach Steve Kerr.

Channing Frye will likely play a larger role and little-used Timofey Mozgov will be a bigger part of the rotation if Kevin Love doesn't play as expected. Cleveland has had leads in both game but not been able to hold them due in large part to the Cavs' lack of support from the bench but can expect better tonight in front of the home crowd.  The Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Take Cleveland for 15*

The Thunder does have a win at Golden State in the series, but Oklahoma City will need to regroup after dropping Game 6 at home where Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 57 points. The Thunder are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.

Golden State outscored the Thunder 63-9 from beyond the arc in Game 6 with 11 coming from Klay Thompson. He also had a playoff career high 41 points. Stephen Curry added 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. The Warriors are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

Take Golden State for 20*

Golden State were down 3-1 in the series before a 120-111 victory at home in Game 5 on Thursday. The Warriors, who lost games 3 and 4 by an average of 26 points, will try to pick off the Thunder in Oklahoma City and even the series when they visit for Game 6 on Saturday. Draymond Green delivered 11 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and only two turnovers and center Andrew Bogut scored a postseason career-high 15 points to go with 14 rebounds in Game 5 and both will be needed to step it up again tonight.

Kevin Durant scored 40 points and Russell Westbrook added 31 in Thursday’s loss. Andre Roberson accounted for 30 and Dion Waiters had 23 in Games 3 and 4 but the pair of guards put up a total of six points (all from Roberson) in Game 5. The pressure is really on the Thunder here as they do not want to go back to Oakland on Monday night.

Take Golden State for 20*

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have put on a show in the series. Westbrook had his first triple-double of the postseason with 36 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the 118-94 Game 4 triumph. Westbrook is averaging 27.3 points, 11.8 assists and 3.8 steals in the series. Thunder are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest, and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Stephen Curry has gone 5-of-21 from 3-point range in the last two games and committed six turnovers in Game 4. Games 3 and 4 marked the Warriors first back-to-back losses this season. While I won't write Golden State off, I do believe the Thunders will stay within the number. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

Take Oklahoma City for 15*

The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss,  5-2 ATS in their last 7 Conference Finals games and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Take Cleveland for 20*

Oklahoma City faced a 13-point halftime deficit after committing 10 turnovers and struggling to defend Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in the first half. The Thunder cut that number to two turnovers after the break and refused to bend to Golden State’s lineup changes, leaving centers Steven Adams and Enes Kanter in the game despite the Warriors going small. Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan told reporters. “We took better care of the basketball, which enabled us to get back in transition, and I think probably play better defense.” The Thunder are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.

The Golden State Warriors led the NBA in scoring at 114.9 points a game. The Warriors went 6-of-23 from the floor in the fourth quarter, including 1-of-10 from 3-point range, and got a combined three points from Curry and Thompson in the decisive period. The Warriors scored only 42 points in the second half on Monday with just 14 coming in the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to connect on 20 of 47 shots from the field in Game 1. Golden State will not play this lousy in this Game 2. Golden State will keep the peddle down on offense the whole game tonight. The Warriors only shot 36.7 percent from 3-point range when during the season they averaged an NBA-best 41.6 percent. The Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Take Golden State for 20*

With starting center Hassan Whiteside (sprained MCL) sidelined in Game 6, Miami went small ball and left power forwards Amar’e Stoudemire and Udonis Haslem on the bench the entire game as well leaving small forwards Luol Deng, Justise Winslow and Joe Johnson starting and getting the bulk of the playing time in the frontcourt. The Heat are at their best when point guard Goran Dragic is playing aggressively and attacking the basket, and the 30-year-old posted his playoff high with 30 points in Friday’s triumph. Whiteside has also been ruled out for Game 7.

Toronto was also without it's starting center, Jonas Valanciunas (injured  ankle), but went with their reserve center Bismack Biyombo. The Raptors struggled with one-on-one defense, in particular having difficulty containing Dragic in Game 6. The backcourt duo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry will again be expected to give their top effort in front of the home crowd as they did in Game 5.

Take Toronto for 20*

The Heat will again be playing without center Hassan Whiteside, who is out with a sprained MCL, but this time it will be on the road. Dwyane Wade has been without question the best player in the series.

Toronto’s All-Star backcourt of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry have yet  to both play up to their potential. Lowry had a 33-point effort in Game 3 but struggled to find his shot again in Game 4 and DeRozan injured his thumb in Game 2 and was clearly off with his shot in the last two contests. Expect both to have a better game with the return to the Air Canada Centre.

Take Toronto for 20*

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of sweeping the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight postseason. Backup forward Channing Frye knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in Friday's 121-108 victory.  Cleveland has made 46 beyond the arc in last two games and 61 3-pointers in the series.

Atlanta PG Jeff Teague had 19 points and 14 assists in Game 3 after averaging 11 points and 5 assists in the first two games. The Hawks inserted Thabo Sefolosha into the starting lineup and bringing shooting guard Kyle Korver off the bench, which helped as he made five 3s while scoring 18 points. He had averaged five points over the first two contests. While I don't believe they will win outright, I do believe they will make it interesting.

We are seeing a reverse line movement here with 65% of the bets taken on Cleveland but the line has gone from -5.5 to -4.5 in some spots indicating strong sharp money in play on Atlanta.

Take Atlanta for 15*

Take Toronto for 10*

Cleveland set a record with 25 3s made in Game 2 to dismantle the Hawks. Don't expect the same results tonight. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

If the Cavs have a lead going into the fourth James and other starters will probably see a short night and Atlanta should keep this within the number. The Atlanta Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Head to Head the Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

We are seeing some sharp money line movement with Cleveland garnering 67% of the bets taken but Atlanta is receiving 60% of the money wagered.

Take Atlanta for 15*

Take Miami for 10*

Kemba Walker scored 37 points on 14-of-30 shooting in the losing effort for the Hornets in Game 6.  While small forward Marvin Williams and guards Courtney Lee, Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lin have all had their moments in the series a more consistent effort from all will be needed if they expect to knock off Miami on their home court. The Hornets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Dwyane Wade scored a team-high 23 points with 10 coming in the fourth quarter of Friday’s 97-90 triumph. Loul Deng continued a strong series with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting in Game 6. The veteran forward is averaging 19.7 points in the series. The Heat are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 Conference Quarterfinals games and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Take Miami for 15*

The Thunder's Kevin Durant averaged 26 points off of 36.8% shooting from the field and 26.8% from beyond the arc as Oklahoma City defeated Dallas in five games in the opening round. Russell Westbrook helped close out the Mavericks behind 36 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in Game 5 and the team as a whole shot 50.6% and out rebounded the Mavs 42-35. Expect the shot attempts to fall against the Spurs' defense which allows only 43.4% field goals.

San Antonio comes into Game 1 off a first-round sweep of Memphis. Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard averaged 21.5 points while shooting 52.7% from the field and draining 61.1% of his 3 point shots. He also averaged 2.8 blocked shots and 2.8 steals. San Antonio has won six of the past seven meetings in San Antonio. San Antonio is also 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Semifinals games.

Head to Head the Favorite is 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings and the  Home team is 17-8-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
 
Take San Antonio for 20*

DeMar DeRozan averaged just 13.3 points over the first four games of the series before his breakout in Game 5 with 34 points. Backup center Bismack Biyombo was a big-time standout in Game 5 with 10 points and 16 rebounds and he is averaging nine boards in the series. The Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss and 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Indiana.

All-Star forward Paul George is averaging 28.8 points in the series after enjoying another superb game with 39 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in Game 5, but he can't continue to carry the team. Shooting guard Monta Ellis has scored eight or fewer points in each of the past three games while shooting 9-of-26 from the field. The Pacers are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings overall.

The line opened with Indiana -2.5 and has now fallen to -2 even though 65% of the bets coming in so far have been on the Pacers. This clearly indicates that the smart money is betting four to five times the amount of money on Toronto as is being laid on Indiana and that's the way we will go too.

Take Toronto for 15*

Atlanta handed out a combined 21 assists in the second and third quarters on Tuesday and buried 11 of 14 3-pointers in the two frames while surging into the lead.  Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win and the Hawks are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win.

Boston shot 37.7 percent from the floor in Game 5, including 7-of-29 from 3-point range, and had no answer for the defensive pressure focused on Thomas who went up for a layup and rolled his ankle on the way down, effectively ending his night at seven points on 3-of-12 shooting. Boston Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Take Atlanta for 20*

Miami is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Charlotte is 5-2 ATS after allowing 85 points or less and 4-2 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less.

Head to Head the Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings

Take Charlotte for 15*

We won our Game of the Month with Cleveland in Game 3 as the Cavaliers took the commanding 3-0 lead with a 101-91 victory on Friday when point guard Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and forwards LeBron James and Kevin Love each scored 20. I believe James and company will do enough to win but Detroit will put up a fight and cover. Cleveland is 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central.

Pistons' point guard Reggie Jackson is averaging just 14.7 points in the series which is more than four below his regular-season average and was just 1-of-8 from 3-point range in the Game 3 loss. Expect a better showing from him and the team today, knowing this may well be the last game before the home crowd. Detroit is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Take Detroit for 15*

Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest, 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Boston is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Southeast.

Head to Head the Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
 
Take Boston for 20*