It's always hard backing small schools because you never what you will get.  I do think odds makers are off here for several reason.  Southern Miss finally gets to play on their home court after 4 straight away and 5 of their last 6 away.  They are undefeated at home while UTEP is 0-4 on the road.  The main thing here is that UTEP is without their leading scorer Frazier.  Asking a team who hasn't won a road and now without their best player?  This line seems too good but no choice to take Southern Miss

I'm going to ride with these Hawkeyes one more time here because I really think they get the job done tonight.  This is simply gut check time for the Hawkeyes to avoid going 0-4 in conference and they have 3 consecutive road games coming up.  Ohio St isn't world beaters by any means and they have a huge look ahead game with the Big Ten's best in Michigan St coming to town.

The Hokies are a sneaky team here at home with a perfect 9-0 record.  They have more than enough to pull the upset which I believe they will tonight.  Even though this is a rivalry this game means a lot more to Virginia Tech as they play the little brother role.  While Virginia will want this one also it's hard for them to not be looking ahead as they host North Carolina this weekend 

I love the Celtics here tonight against the Cavs.  I think the betting public will be jumping on the Cavs here especially since they won in blowout fashion last night against Portland.  Cavs are just 2-4 Su their last 6 games.  Boston has won 3 straight and have had 2 days off.  You know this game means a ton to them tonight.  Kyrie goes off and Celtics win easy!

I haven been all over this Drake team and will continue to back them.  As I have mentioned odds makers are usually very slow to adjust to these teams that no one pays attention to.  Illinois St is the so called house hold name in this conference now along with Northern Iowa so they will still get some respect.  I just like the way this Drake team plays and I expect them to win and cover here at home where they haven't lost yet

The Heat are still without Winslow and Waiters, but everyone else is back now and I think they get revenge on the Pistons from an earlier loss this season.  The Pistons are still without their main guy in Reggie Jackson and Stanley Johnsons is going to be out tonight as well 

I will take a chance here and back the Magic and yes I know they have been terrible, but a large part is because of the injuries.  While, they aren't back to full strength they do have 90% back.  The main reason here is because this will be the first game without Jame Harden for the Rockets.  I don't need to go into detail, but we all know how much he means to this team and he also has the ball in his hands 75% of the time

Clemson is now ranked riding high and are probably getting a little full of themselves considering they are over achieving so much.  The Tigers are coming off a win over rival NC St and have a huge match up this weekend with Louisville coming to town.  BC is a team you dont wanna sleep on at home just ask Duke.  

I think Wake responds here with a win after two consecutive hard games.  They lost to Tennessee, but were actually favored in that game by 1.5 and since they have lost the previous two we are getting a huge discount here.  They almost pulled the upset @ North Carolina last game.  I just dont think this Cuse team is anything special, they have played one true road game @ G Town and were lucky to escape that one

Baylor is worth a look here at this short price tonight.  They are coming off a brutal loss to Texas Tech losing by 24 and now look to bounce back.

TCU on the other hand blew the game against Oklahoma and now have Kansas on deck which is a very tough spot for them.  

Baylor has the length and the athletes here to cause some problems down low for TCU.  I really think that loss for TCU serves as a hangover here.

I like the Hawkeyes here tonight to get the job done.  They had a very rough start to the season which has already included 2 losses in conference play.  Iowa has now turned it around winning 5 straight and covering 4 straight.  

Michigan is a team that I'm not really sure how to judge.  Some games they look very interested and will surprise you like winning at Texas and other games they throw in a clunker like losing to the SEC worst team in LSU.  

I think we see a pretty motivated Iowa team here and they respond with a nice win

This is pretty much an automatic play here for me.  For starters anytime you knock off #1 and have to travel on the road the next game it's very difficult.   

Butler made everything they looked at against Nova and shot 60% for the whole game.  That simply wont happen here.

Xavier is just a very solid team as they only have one loss and that was to Arizona St.  I also think they were caught looking ahead last game against DePaul as they only won by 5.  

This game just feels like Vandy is the right side here.  Yes, their record looks bad but they have played one of the toughest schedules you can find this year.  This team still has enough talent as evidence last game facing Florida and gave them all they could handle.

I did back Bama in an easy winner last game vs Texas AM, but the key was that the Aggies were dealing with injuries and suspensions.  

Well, I was wrong on Iowa St last time, but this Texas team doesn't deserve to be favored on the road here.  I hate to say this early in the season that this is a must win for Iowa St, but they have two road games @ Oklahoma St and @ Kansas next which makes this very important.  I think Iowa St responds after a rare loss on their home court.  

We have two different styles here, but this just feels like Mayfield and Oklahoma just seem to be on a mission.  Georgia will be tested in a way they haven't been this year especially on defense.  I know people think that win over Auburn was huge, but this Oklahoma team has a lot better weapons and it all starts at QB.  I will take the points and believe Oklahoma wins outright

Maybe this K St team is the real deal.  I was very impressed with their last game going into Ames @ Iowa St and really controlling the game in a very tough environment.  West Virginia was just favored by 3 on the road at Oklahoma St who isn't better than K St so I think the fact that WVU covered and are highly ranked are playing into this line.  I'm calling for the upset 

The Rockets have cooled off losing 5 straight and not covering in any of those 5 games either.  There is one thing though that they haven't forgot about and that is the Lakers last win came @ Houston so the Rockets will be out for revenge.  However, this time around there wont be Lonzo or Lopez 2 starters for the Lakers.  Lakers are just 1-8 SU their last 9 with the only win being the Rockets.  I normally don't lay this many ever but the situation calls for it 

This is just all about the spot here.  Kentucky is coming off their biggest win of the season beating their rival Louisville by 29!  Mind you that game was played on Friday so this is a huge turn around coming off a win like that.  Do I think they will be as motivated here playing Georgia?  No way...Georgia isn't a world beater but they can keep it close here and are playing well coming off two blowouts wins over Georgia Tech and Temple.  

I think this is a big game here for Ole Miss who has some what under achieved in non conference play.  They have had their fair share of close losses losing 3 games by a combined 9 points. South Carolina is a team I think we see fade away as conference starts.  This team lost so much from last season and I think now that conference play is here they go to the bottom of the league  

The Titans have everything to play for here as if they win the game they are in the playoffs.  I don't think the Jags will be that motivated as they are locked in the 3 spot for the playoffs.  Jags are also banged up especially on offense right now which doesn't serve well for Bortles who is hit and miss anyways.  When it comes to this point of the season you have to look for the motivation edges

The Chargers are on the outside right now looking in, but the fact they have hope I give them the edge.  I think the Raiders will have called it a season now after last week.  I know this is a division game, but Oakland will have a very hard time stopping the high powered Chargers offense.  

So Seattle goes on the road as 4.5 point dogs last week and wins at Dallas and are now 9 point favorites?  That seems like a huge over reaction to last weeks results.  This is a huge rivalry here that goes unnoticed as well.  Also Seattle is still extremely banged up especially on defense.  I like what I have seen from the Cardinals down the stretch beating the Titans and Jags.  Seattle probably wins but not by double digits

Pretty upset I missed a good number on this game, but either way I still like the 49ers here.  The Rams are obviously content where they are and why wouldn't they be.  I have backed San Fran the last 4 weeks ever since Jimmy G has taken over and am 4-0 in doing so.   The 49ers clearly have new life and are excited about it. With Goff, Gurley out on offense and practically all the key starters out on defense I think San Fran wins going away 

This is another game here that I do give more of a motivation edge to Atlanta as they need this game to make the playoffs. Carolina is already in and granted they could move up but even they realize that the Saints losing to the Bucs is unlikely.  I think the Falcons get revenge here and remember Atlanta was -3 at Carolina so big adjustment has been made.  

I backed this Drake team last game in a winner vs Bradley.  They simply aren't getting respect because of their record, but as I have explained it's because of who they have played.  This team is much improved this season.  Southern Illinois had a nice win over UNI last game, but were 8.5 point dogs and now 7.5 point favorites?  I will continue to back this Drake team as I think they are a real sleeper in the MVC this year

The Sixers here have just fallen apart.  They only have 2 wins their last 12 games.  They will be without Embiid tonight and possibly Covington who is a good 3 pt shooter for them.  Denver is starting to play very well covering 4 straight and 6 of their last 7 games. Denver has had two days off while Sixers are playing their 4 straight road game 

If odds makers aren't tipping their hand here then I dont know what is.  Arizona St being ranked #3 undefeated will be the most popular play of the day no doubt.  Sure, this Zona team struggled at the beginning of the season, but they were a top 5 team.  Since those 3 losses in a row in that tournament they have won every game since.  They still have all the talent in the world and now the Sun Devils are no surprise team.  Zona wins by 10

This is one of those weird NBA games where I automatically look at the Magic here given situation.  These teams just played on the 26th and the Magic were blown out.  Now they have can get revenge on their home court here.  While the Magic doesn't have everyone back they do get back Gordon Fournier while the Heat are missing Winslow Waiters and Johnson.  Magic are also coming off a nice win over the Pistons as well

This is the game here that Alabama shows up and wins.  We all know the betting public will be all over Texas Am because of their ranking.  Bama has had a couple slip ups as of late but they get the Aggies here not a full strength.  Hogg is out tonight and this is a lot bigger loss than what people may think because he makes that team go.  They also have a few other injuries who are questionable for tonight

Maybe I am way off on my assessment on these teams, but I have pretty similar with Clemson being a little better.  I think since Clemson has been a surprise this season only losing one game so far and and big upset win over Florida has them over valued.  Both of these teams will finish within a spot or two of each in conference so getting double digits feels like way to many

Like Penn St here today.  So far in the bowl season we have seen the Big Ten just dominate and I think that will be the case here again.  Penn St is better on both sides of the ball here.  The Penn st offense is one that I could make a case for Washington hasn't seen the likes of so far.  

Oklahoma is a fun team and Trae Young is about as exciting college player you will find around.  Dixon has this TCU team going under the radar once again this season.  They are a perfect 12-0 and yes they haven't played the best competition but this team is still solid.  Oklahoma also plays their rival Oklahoma St at home next Wednesday so they will be looking ahead to that

I'm not sold at all on this Tennessee team.  I think they are very overrated and will lose fairly easy here today.  Arkansas is playing very well right now winning and covering 5 straight.  They are also a perfect 7-0 at home this season.  

I like the Suns to get revenge here on the Kings after losing to them a couple weeks back.  I look to fade the bad teams when they pull a huge upset like the Kings did against the Cavs last game.  That has them way overvalued and are in a let don spot.  The Suns have been playing better as they are 4-2 SU their last 6 

I cant believe this line has climbed so high.  I'm not a fan of this Kansas team as they have many flaws.  They are simply getting way to much respect from the oddsmakers here.  Texas is battled tested taking Duke into OT in a game they should have won.  This is a coin flip IMO will gladly take the home dog and the points

This is just a terrible spot for the Rockets here after blowing such a huge lead last night in Boston.  To get back up from those types of games is very difficult especially on a back to back.  The Wizards had their let down spot last game vs the Hawks and expect them to bounce back here against Houston

Have to take the Blazers here as the Sixers are coming off a big Christmas day win over the Knicks.   The fact that the Sixers destroyed Portland early this season I think that the Trailblazers respond with a big effort.  They also get their best player back in Lillard tonight.  Also worth mentioning that this team is very well rested having 4 days off.  All signs point to Portland in an easy win

I'm not going to fault TCU much for losing two of their 3 games this season against Oklahoma who is the hottest team in all of college football right now.  Stanford here is very one dimensional and TCU has the defense to shut down the running game.  

I really love the Bucks here tonight.  I backed the T Wolves last night and they blew a 19 point lead went into OT and won by 3.  This is a very tough spot for them here now as  I think they are playing a very pissed off Bucks team who just lost again @ home to the Bulls.  Teague also got hurt last night and is out tonight which is a big loss for Minnesota.

This line is solely based off record alone.  Many haven't watched this Drake team play this year, but they are very improved under their first year head coach.  The fact that Drake's record isn't great is because they have challenged themselves big time out of conference playing Wake Forest, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota.  You can't say the same about Bradley who does have a good record, but has only played one major school and that was their last game in which they were destroyed by Ole Miss.

I do like this Creighton team this year, but with their youth here in this spot really worries me.  We are in conference play now and for most of the Bluejays this isn't familiar ground.  Seton Hall on the other hand is a veteran group of guys and are perfect 8-0 at home this season.  

I really like backing teams that can shoot the rock from deep in a underdog role at home especially against a ranked team.  That is exactly what we have here with Marquette they average 12 3's a game and shoot over 40% from behind the arc.  Xavier is in a tough spot here also as they are looking ahead to this weekend with Nova coming to town

I had the Nuggets last night in a easy blowout winner over the Jazz and will now back the T Wolves here who have been playing a lot better as of late.  They have won 4 straight and 5 of their last 6 games.  I like the Wolves here to continue their run against Denver coming off that huge win last night 

I backed the Thunder on Christmas day over the Rockets and they will be a public play here for sure, but they are now red hot and I will look to ride the momentum here.  I know Toronto laid an egg last night against the Mavs so they are primed for a bounce back., but the Thunder have won 5 straight and 7 of their last 8.  

We all know the betting public will be on the Celtics here, but this team hasn't played up to par the last couple weeks.  They are just 5-6 SU their last 11 games and have only covered 3 during that span.  Now they face some injuries tonight with Brown Morris and Semi all out.  Hornets just beat the Bucks I look for them to beat Boston here short handed 

Both of these teams seem very similar to me this season.  Butler is the houshold name, but they are down compared to the past.  I know Georgetown isn't anything special either but I actually thought they should be a small favorite considering on their home court where they are 9-1 this season.

This is just a classic example of both teams here being home/road teams.  The Jazz are a terrible 3-13 on the road and have a huge game with the Warriors tomorrow.  The Nuggets are great at home with a 11-3 record.  Also the Jazz have thumped the Nuggets both meetings @ Utah so the revenge is in play here.  Also the Nuggets have everyone back now except Millsap

There is no doubt so far that the Bucks have underachieved.  I think we get a big effort here tonight going up against a Bulls team that just beat them on their home court 10 days ago.  Giannis is probable here for the game and the Bucks are a solid 11-5 at home.  I think this line climbs throughout the day

Have the Thunder figured things out?  I'm not sure but they have won 4 straight and 6 of their last 7 which is going under the radar.  They are also a solid 12-4 at home this season.  The Rockets haven't been themselves as of late losing to the Clippers and Lakers.  They are also only 2-6 ATS their last 8 games.  I don't Paul will play here either tonight

I thin the betting public will be all over the Cavs here beause of their winning streak.  Give them credit during the streak that was snapped by the Bucks, but they only beat 2 teams with a winning record.  Everyone knows Curry is out, but the Warriors still have more than enough pieces and I expect a huge effort and them showing they are still the best.

I actually thought this line was going to be closer to 5 or 6.  The Sixers were an automatic play on team early in the season, but now are a strictly play against.  They have failed to cover 9 straight and have only covered once in their last 10 games.  The Knicks are a great home team with a 15-5 record.  

The Giants I totally see throwing in the towel here.  They are coming off back to back division games and gave everything they had last week vs the Giants and came up short.  I don't think they will have any interest here.  The Cardinals have actually been playing hard despite not making the playoffs.  They have beat two playoff teams in the Titans and Jags in the last few weeks

I have cashed on the 49ers the last 3 weeks ever since Jimmy G took over.  They have been a underdog in 2 of those games and just beat a playoff team in the Titans last week.  I think the Jags are being overrated here.  I know Bortles has played better, but traveling across country here I don't trust him.  The 49ers have a solid defense as well and can keep Bortles in check.  I wouldn't be shocked if Jimmy won another one

I know I know the Browns.  You have to realize who they are playing as well here.  The Bears are nothing special especially on offense.  The weather is another factor here that will keep the scoring at a premium.  The Browns will be the more motivated team here trying to get their first win of the season

I'm not buying into the Lions here at all.  This game should be a lot closer to a PK, but is over reacting to the Bengals 3 straight losses.  The Lions have benefited from turnovers that is the only way they win games just like at the beginning of season.  Wouldn't be shocked in Cincy wins SU

Like the Saints here in this rivalry.  First, they will want revenge from a couple weeks ago as they had a chance to win the game SU, but Brees through a pick in the end zone late.  The Saints are just a different animal at home.  The Falcons are on a short week also coming off Monday night division rival against the Bucs in a game they just looked pathetic in. 

This seems like a total sucker play, but I have to take the Lakers.  I know the spot coming off Golden St is a tough one, but you cant ignore the fact that Lillard is out again tonight.  Portland looked horrible without him last night and were destroyed on their home court by Denver 

I had the Pelicans last night in an easy winner and will back them again here for the same reasons.  The Miami Heat are extremely banged up with Winslow Whiteside and Dragic all out today and Waiters is doubful.  That's 4 starters when healthy.  Pelicans easy win and cover again

This seems like a huge over reaction just based on last night's results alone.  The Clippers were on fire at Houston and pulled a crazy upset road win as a double digit dog.  Always look to fade teams coming off that emotional win with travel and back to back it doesn't work out in the long run

The Hornets let one slip away last night at Milwaukee and now get to face them again here.   It's easy to see who the motivated team will be in this game.  Based off last night's line the Hornets were 5 point dogs so adjusting this game should be Hornets favored or a PK.  

Seems like this UCLA team is starting to get exposed.  They got drummed at home by Cincy and then followed that up by barely beating South Dakota by 3.  Kentucky didn't look good early as often they do because it takes while for all the new young blood to gel.  Well, I think they are past that period and put the hammer down on the Bruins today

North Carolina is just simply the way better team.  I love the act they laid an egg against Wofford so that should light a fire under them here against a very average Ohio St team.  

There is just no way I can back Xavier here in this game with the injuries they have right now.  I wouldn't be surprised later on in the day if they rested some guys for conference play next week.  UNI on the other hand is at full strength and will be looking for the upset.  UNI is no stranger to playing quality teams as they have played @ UNC and vs Nova.  They have wins over NC St and SMU.  Xavier hasn't looked the same their last 2 games beating East Tenn St by 2 and Marshall by by 4 both were around 20 point favorites in that game.

I think the price is right here to back Iowa.  They have seemed to find their stride now winning their last two games both by nearly 30 points and remind you the largest they were favored was 15 so that is impressive.  This young team really struggled out of the gates there is no doubt about it.  They seem to be playing with some extra confidence right now

This might be a neutral court game but it's still being played in Alabama.  I just dont trust this Texas team at all.  They seem to really be struggling on offense and part of that is some key injuries as well.  They only scored 47 in a one point win over Tenn St last game.  Bama is very much improved with offensive fire power.  I think they run away here

I had the Knicks last night +3 over Boston as they won SU.  Out of principle now you have to fade them in this spot.  The Knicks have been a great home team and awful road team.  They are just 2-9 SU on the road.  The Pistons have won 3 of their last 4 and are fresh here only playing their 2nd game in 5 days

I normally don't look to lay this many points with a team on the road, but given the situation I think you have to.  The Pelicans will be hungry for a road win here and are coming off two days rest.  The other main thing is that the Magic are down to no body dealing with injuries.  Gordon Fournier and Issac are all out tonight 

Both teams played last night in losing efforts and neither did cover as well.  The Suns are still without Booker, but I don't think they should be an underdog to a team was has 3 road wins on the season.  Grizzlies are coming off a tougher game against the Warriors as I think it's always hard to bounce back from the Warriors as everyone wants to beat them

I like the Knicks in this spot catching the Celtics on a back to back.  The Knicks have had two days off here and can't fault them for their recent loss because Hardaway and Porzingis were both out.  Prior to that they have won 4 straight.  Celtics are slipping a little bit here just 4-4 SU their last 8 games.  

This is a gut check game for Indiana here.  They upset Notre Dame 2 games ago in a big come back and then laid a complete egg against last time out.  Tenn Tech has been on the road against some same teams like TCU and lost by 31.  I think the Hoosiers respond here tonight

I normally stay away or look to fade a team coming off a long road stretch.  I just think Portland is simply playing to well right now not to back.  They have covered 6 straight games and should win here tonight given the fact Leonard and Parker are both out for the Spurs. 

The price is right here to back the Nuggets at home where they have been quietly one of the best teams with a SU 11-2 record.  There is still something wrong with this T Wolves team for whatever reason.  They don't play well together and there is a lot of standing around.  Jokic is back which is a key piece for the Nuggets

I will give Furman a fighting chance here.  They are 9-3 this year with two losses coming on the road to Butler and Duke.  So they have been tested.  I also think with Tennessee coming off a hard fought loss vs UNC last game this is a flat spot for them.  The Vols in a similar spot with Liscomb were favored by 17 and only won by 10 

I have backed the Bulls a lot during this stretch and will take them again here.  The Magic will be without Gordon and Fournier tonight giving the Bulls the edge here.  I realize the Bulls do have a big look ahead game on deck with the Cavs tomorrow, but they are playing a Magic team that has lost 5 straight 

This is one of those weird spots here.  Nebraska has played 4 straight tough games Michigan St, Minnesota, Creighton and the heart breaking loss to Kansas last time out.  They have been great in that underdog role but will they be as focused for this game?  I doubt it.  Texas San An lost at Oklahoma only by 12 as 23 point dogs by 4 at Tulsa as 10 point dogs.  I think this team is more than capable to hang around given the spot

I'm going to take the Bucks here tonight as I think we get a huge effort from them coming off two days rest.  Yes, they havent been playing well but I think they get the revenge here after losing the first two matchups this season

I like the Suns here who are coming off a nice upset win over the T Wolves last game.  I just think this is a tough spot for the Mavs to get up for.  They have played the Spurs, Warriors, Spurs their last 3 games and now the Suns here.  I will take the points

I have backed the Bulls the last 3 games during this 5 game winning streak.  Why not take them again as they are obviously playing their best basketball of the season.  The main key for me is that Embiid is out tonight for this game.  I think the Bulls make it 6 straight 

I know Butler is questionable here but I think the T Wolves respond with a big effort after laying a big egg last game out against the Suns.  Portland is now playing their 5 straight road game coming off 3 straight wins.  This will be their 4th road game in 6 days here.  

Let's go with the Cowboys here tonight.  I think they are starting to heat up here being back in playoff contention and cant afford any slip ups.  They will give everything they have here knowing that Zeke is coming back next week.  Cowboys were impressive last week and the Raiders have nothing to slow them down

Really like San Fran here today against the Titans who are one of the most overrated teams in the league.  San Fran has been a whole different team since Jimmy G took over and I have backed them on both occasions.  The key here why I know San Fran hasnt quit is the fact that they have won two consecutive road games  

For me simply you cant ignore the situation here for the Patriots.  First, they are coming off a bye and they are great in that role.  Also last week they didnt have Gronk for Monday night and now he returns.  The Steelers defense has major flaws now as we saw what the Ravens were able to do and a large part of that is because of the Shazier injury

Late Add

This is my play of the day here.  Yes, this Florida team has struggled quite a bit but they still have the talent of a top 5 team in the country.  You can't fault them for their 2 point loss to Duke.  They did suffer and ugly loss to their rival FSU, but they look very good at the moment.  I don't think Clemson has really been challenged yet

I think Iowa St is getting the benefit of the doubt here.  I'm not sure they are actually the better team.  Cyclones just struggle shooting and with a young team on a neutral court against a very veteran team like UNI who has played a lot tougher this season, I think the Panthers walk away with a win

It's really hard telling how good this Oklahoma team is right now.  They beat Oregon, but they are very down this year and USC has been a big disappointment.  I think the Shockers take the stud freshman PG out of the game for OU and make someone else beat them.  This is a veteran group of shocker players here.  This will also be the Sooners first true road game

This Oregon team would have been a legit top 20 team this year if their QB Herbert was healthy for a full season.  He came and to no surprise they score 48 and 69 to finish off the season.  This team is just different when he is running the show. Boise played one of the easiest schedules you could have asked for this season.  This team simply isn't built for a big come from behind.  

This is a neutral court game and I don't think Indiana has the horses here to keep up.  This ND team is a legit top 10 team and will create havoc on Indiana who really doesn't have a go to guy.  

Now is the time to back Kentucky here as they have struggled ATS wise, but they are still far superior talent than Virginia Tech.  Va Tech has been covering game but look at who they have played.  I'm not sold this will be a big step up in class here

North Texas is a very overrated 9 win team here.  Just look at their defensive stats giving up 5.2 yards per rush and 8.4 yards per pass.  Those are very bad numbers given that Troy averages nearly 5 yards per rush.  Also people are forgetting at this is the same Troy team that beat LSU during the season.  

I think we get a nice bounce back here for the Hornets tonight who just recently lost to this Heat team.  The Hornets are now fully healthy and play their best basketball at home.  The Heat also aren't playing that well themselves.  

The Thunder are coming off an emotional win with Paul George returning to his hometown @ Indiana, but the Thunder looked awful in that game.  The ball movement still doesn't exist on this team.  I think the Sixers will be up for the challenge here and they are playing with some confidence coming off a nice road win @ Minnesota 

The Magic are dealing with some major injuries right now with Fournier being out and Gordon looking out as well.  I think Portland has now turned the corner from their struggles covering 3 straight and coming off a road win @ Miami.  

I like the Nets here in this spot against the Knicks tonight to get revenge from an ugly loss ealier this season.  The Knicks are 1-8 on the road this season.  The Nets have been a play on team here at home with a 7-4 ATS record.  Also the Nets have won 3 of their last 4 games and have covered 10 of their last 12 games. 

Let's take a big underdog here in Portland St tonight.  I think this is obviously a lot bigger game for them wanting to beat big brother sort of speak here.  This Portland St team had a halftime lead over Duke this year.  This Oregon team just lost so much last season they cant replace.  They just beat Texas Southern by 6 as 20 point favorites last time out.  

Not a popular play at all here but the Bulls are riding a 3 game winning streak at the moment.  They have covered 4 straight and are 5-1-1 ATS L7 games.  They are playing their best basketball of the season right now coming off a huge win over Boston.  The Jazz here have been pretty bad on the road this season with a 2-9 SU record 

This will be the public side here but I will roll with Indiana.  I think Oladipo will wnat something to prove here tonight against his old team.  Also clearly there is something wrong with OKC they have failed to cover 9 straight.  OKC is also just 3-10 SU on the road this season

The Suns gave a big effort last time out barely losing to the Spurs.  I doubt the intensity is as high here vs a Kings team equal to them.  I do think the Kings here will be out for revenge after losing by 2 @ Phoenix as 2 point favorites earlier this season.  Kings have covered 3 of their last 4 games and I think they handle business with Booker out 

Like the Longhorns here hosting Michigan.  I just think Texas is a lot better than Michigan.  Remember this Texas team held a double digit lead against Duke on a neutral court in the 2nd half to lose in OT.  I'm not sold on Michigan especially after last game where they won and covered in OT against UCLA who actually blew that game.