The Pacers are now starting to play up to their capability winning 6 straight.  I like their chances of making it 7.  Thunder have won 2 games in a row against the Grizzlies and Trailblazers, but this is their 2nd of a back to back here.  The Thunder have two huge games on deck here hosting the Cavs and Warriors so this is a great spot to fade them.

I will back Virginia here even though I missed on the good number.  Virginia was upset by Cuse over the weekend.  Virginia has already beat Louisville on their home court by 8.  This shouldn't be a problem for Virginia at all here.  Virginia also has one of the most underrated home courts in the country.  

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This is no reason for the Wizards to be underdogs as they are one of if not the hottest team in the league right now.  The Cavs have already won @ Washington earlier so this is a great spot for revenge considering The Wizards have won 11 of their last 12 and 11 straight home games.  This team will be ready for the big game.  I dont trust the Cavs at all on the road as they are barely above .500 and are just 8-14 ATS on the road

I realize this is the public side and that is always scary for a single game that will take lots of action.  I simply can't go against Brady here.  Atlanta has had a great season no doubt but they are being over valued coming off back to back blowout.  The key here for me is that the Falcons secondary wont be able to stop Brady whatsoeve.  The Patriots have the big time advantage on defense and that will be handy facing the #1 ranked offense.  Brady get the jobs tonight 

colorado is coming off two big wins in a row beating Oregon and Stanford as underdogs.  They shot 53% from the field vs Stanford and that won't happen here.  Cal is just quietly going about their business with a 13-2 home record and they have won 6 of their last 7.  The betting public won't have anything to do with them since they have only covered 2 during those 7 games

I will back the Hawkeyes @ home here as they are coming off back to back wins and granted it was only Ohio St and Rutgers but they did that without their best player in Jok.  He returns today and Nebraska has lost Morrow which is major facing Iowa here.  Plus the Hawkeyes haven't forgot about the double OT loss @ Nebraska earlier this month 

This Florida team is simply being under valued here and quite frankly I have been one of those this year.  They are quietly playing some of the best basketball around.  They are coming off 3 blowout wins and are sitting one game behind Kentucky in the SEC.  Kentucky has been very shaky on the road in conference losing @ Tennessee only beating Miss St by 7 and just escaping @ Vandy.  Florida is a whole different challenge

I truly question how much is left in the tank for this young Oklahoma team.  They are coming off a brutal heart breaking loss to rival Oklahoma St which makes it 3 of the last 4 they have lost by 5 or less.  It's extremely hard for a young team to bounce back from that.  Tech on the other hand will have plenty of motivation as they lost @ OU.  Plus Tech is coming off a loss @ Texas so a great spot here 

I expect a lot better effort here from the Pelicans as they just met last week.  The Wizards lines are all being inflated now because of their long winning streak.  The Wizards also have a huge game

on deck with the Cavs so you can expect alook ahead factor here

We are getting really good value UCF due to the fact they have lost 4 in a row.  Well let's look back 3 of those were on the road and two were 5 point losses which one was to Memphis.  It tells me UCF is a lot better than their record and recent play indicates.  UCF beat a good Houston team @ home and slaughtered a good Temple team at that time @ home as well.  Memphis has also only covered once in the last 7 games as well.

St Bonaventure is always one of the teams in the A10 that simply doesn't get enough credit.  They are still in the hunt to win the conference title, but in order to do so they need this win.  I believe they get the job done.  VCU is a household name and get a lot of love, but this isn't your normal VCU team.  Their last two road games they lost @ Davidson and Fordham.  VCU has also had the benefit to play @ home their last 3 games as well.  

I will take my chances with the Ducks here who are having a great season themselves, but don't get the pub Arizona does.  Oregon's only game that have failed to cover @ home in the conference was their last barely beating Arizona St, but they weren't interested in that clearly looking ahead to this game.  They match up extremely well vs AZ and Dana Altman @ home is scary.

We are going to start to see the real Georgia Tech team showing up.  They were down 21 @ Clemson last game and made a crazy come back but yet failed to cover.  I just believe Wake is a lot better this team has improved so much.  They are 3-2 their L5 games with a 5 poing loss @ Cuse and a 2 point heart breaking loss to Duke in which they controlled the whole game.  

I was against Syracuse the other night as they hit a lucky 3 with one second left to force OT and ended up winning @ NC ST.  Well now they should have all the confidence in the world and this team needs a huge win as they sit outside the bubble for now.  Virginia is also in a tough stretch here coming off a heart breaker on Sunday @ Nova traveled back home to face rival Va Tech and now have Big Monday looming with Louisville coming to town.  

I will take the Blazers here as they are quietly playing better and the Mavs are simply due for a major let down after beating the likes of the Spurs, Cavs and red hot Sixers.  Portland has also won 4 of their last 5 and you can bet they havent forgot about the loss they suffered to the Mavs when they were the worst rates team in the league over a month ago at home.  Portland gets big time revenge here tonight 

The Thunder are coming off an ugly loss to the Bulls @ home by 28 points.  I fully expect them to bounce back here tonight.  The Grizzlies are in the midst of a tough road trip which this will be their 5th road game in a row.  They are also getting love because they have won and covered 3 straight while the Thunder have lost and failed to cover 3 straight.  The other two Thunder losses were two the Spurs and Cavs I'm not worries about those.  The home team has covered each time so far this year in this meeting 

We all know the Zags are the only team in the country undefeated.  Tonight is one of those games against a quality team with an outstanding home court it could happen.  We are just getting so many points here @ home with BYI who has only lost once there.  This is a rivalry game as well.  BYI would love nothing more than to spoil their perfect season.  Will gladly take the 8.5 here

PAC TOP PLAY 12

Both of these teams are down this year compared to what we have seen in the past.  Stanford is being under valued here because of their 2 recent games, but there is no shame in losing on the road @ Oregon and @ Cal.  Colorado is just 3-7 on the road and are coming off a huge upset win over Oregon.  Stanford rings the bell tonight and get a win @ home where they are 7-3 on the seaosn

This is simply to hard to pass up here.  The Clippers were just flat out embarrassed losing by 46 @ Golden St the other night.  Both teams played last night and won fairly easy.  I realize the Clippers are missing their stud Chris Paul, but they most definitely want revenge here for tonight.  You can expect the Clippers to throw everything at them here as they have a big road trip coming up and this is the game they want the most.  

Cal is quietly playing good ball right now winning 4 of their last 5.  The line is low because they have only covered once during those 5 games.  Utah is still getting respect from their recent stretch of covering 5 in a row but they have failed their last two.  Cal has a ton of talent and I look for them to take this one

I know this won't be a popular play here give the situation.  Nebraska is coming off a nice upset win over Purdue and some will be making the case it is a let down spot for them.  The fact they were on a losing skid and came away with that win should only give them the confidence they need here tonight.  Michigan St is a team I simply don't trust on the road their only Big Ten road win was the first game of the conference season @ Minnesota in OT.  Nebraska has been on the wrong end of close games losing back to back games by 1 point last week.  I see them pulling this one out

We are getting the value with Seton Hall here because of their recent struggles and also for the fact Xavier defends their home court very well.  However, as most know now Xavier lost their best player in Sumner for the rest of the season.  He was the guy who made everyone around him better and the one who could create for himself at any given time.  This is a big blow for this team.  Seton Hall matches up very well now with them since Sumner is out.  

I just cant believe the Mavs, I repeat the Mavs are laying 6.5 to anybody.  Yes they are off back to back wins over the Spurs and Cavs, but talk about the ultimate let down spot.  This Sixers team is playing with a ton of energy right now and were one of the best teams in the league during January.  They are 9-4 SU their last 13 games.  I will take the live dog here

The Heat are under valued here tonight as they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now.  They have won and covered 8 in a row here and have seemed to found something.  Granted a lot of these game are at home so I won't be looking to go against them until they hit the road.  The Hawks have won both meetings but only beat Miami by 3 in Miami first go around

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Really like the Celtics here tonight as they are catching the Raptors on a back to back situation.  Also the Celtics have dropped both games to the Raptors this year including one at home already so they definitely have that in their head here.  Also the Raptors aren't playing very well as they were lucky to beat the Pelicans last night, they are just 2-6 SU their last 8 games.  Boston is 7-3 SU their last 10 including 4 in a row.  Celtics take care of business

This is going to look like a huge line but the give the spot/ situation it couldn't be any worse for Georgia Tech.  They are coming off back to back huge upsets and now travel to Clemson where the Tigers will want revenge here.  I would have been hesitant to back Clemson here but they showed a lot of fight last game @ Pitt to come away with a win.  I look for them to lay the beat down tonight.

No choice but to take Providence here.  They just gave Villanova all they could handle just 10 days ago on their court losing by 10 but covering as a 15 point underdog.  Nova is in a difficult spot here as they are coming off a huge come back win and late second tip in to beat Virginia by two.  Providence is playing with a lot of confidence after winning @ Marquette as a 8 point underdog.  

One of the most confusing lines of the year in college IMO.  We have a Syracuse team who is 0-7 away from home this year against an NC St team who is 11-2 at a PK.  Cuse is coming off two wins and covers including a big upset over Florida St, while NC St was in a bad spot @ Louisville getting blown out after upsetting Duke on the road the game before.  NC St can make the tournament and they need this in the worst way if want to do so. 

The Hornets will be without Cody Zeller again here tonight and they miss him a lot more than one would expect.  Portland is starting to play better winning 3 of their last 4 with their only loss being a close one by 2 points to the Warriors.  Portland will also want revenge here as they were destroyed by 22 @ Hornets.  

This is simply just to hard to pass up.  Not very often you see a team that wins on the road as a double digit underdog returns home to play a team similar to them and they are underdogs again.  I just believe Tennessee is getting a lot of respect because of their 3 previous games which included a blowout win over Miss St, a huge upset over Kentucky and a double digit win over Kansas St.  Auburn is a border line tourney team and need this game 

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I love Iowa St here tonight on their home floor.  This to me is do or die for the Cyclones tonight.  They have games @ Kansas and @ Texas next.  With coming off a bad loss @ Vandy and a loss here tonight they would nearly be eliminated from the tournament.  I actually feel that West Virginia and their pressing style will play right into the hands of Iowa St.  The Cyclones have one of the best PG's in the country in Morris who takes care of the ball.  This press won't rattle them and I believe that will create a lot of easy shots.  I still think West Virginia is being over valued with their win over Kansas, prior to that game they lost to Oklahoma @ home and @ Kansas St who is no where near as talented as Iowa St.

I will back the Rockets here laying the big number.  I know this is their first game back off a long road trip, but they should have no problem here with the Kings as they have beaten them by 11 @ SAC and by 34 @ home.  They key here is the travel for the Kings this is their last game of a 8 game road trip and 2nd of a back to back.  They gave everything they had last night @ Philly knowing tonight would be a loss.  I see little to no effort here.  

This game is all about revenge here for me.  Loyola is 4-1 their last 5 which is playing into this line.  During that stretch though they were beating the bottom feeders.  Missouri St will be extra hungry here after suffering back to back 1 point losses.  Also as I have mentioned the revenge here, Missouri St blew a 11 point half time lead the first time around so you can bet that is in their mind here as well. 

I will take Boston College here as they are a live dog in this situation.  Wake Forest is coming off a heart breaking loss to Duke in a game they blew big time down the stretch.  Sure Boston College only has 2 conference wins, but they have played a very tough schedule in the ACC.  Their recent play suggests they are due for a win.  Lost by 8 @ home to Carolina as 19 point dogs, by 1 @ Miami, and 6 @ Va Tech.  They will also want revenge here on Wake a team they lead @ half @ Wake earlier this season

I understand people are tired of me going against Maryland, but trust me this team isn't that good.  Even Oddsmakers don't feel they are by the lines they continue to get.  Ohio St is coming off a rough loss @ Iowa so are in a big bounce back spot here.  Maryland's hot shooting comes to an end here tonight.  Ohio St is just a couple buckets from being undefeated @ home in conference with losses to Northwestern by 2 and Purdue by 1.  

I'm surprised this one wasn't higher.  I'm not looking much in to Creighton's last game vs Depaul who they blew out.  This is simply not the same team without Watson.  Butler is also coming off a bad loss @ home vs Georgetown but the Hoyas shot 64% for the game which is crazy.  Butler will also want revenge from earlier this season

I will take the Suns here in this spot.  This team is playing a ton better than they started the season off.  Granted they have lost 3 in a row, but they are 5-2 ATS L7 games.  Grizzlies I doubt are to motivated here in this spot being their 3rd road game in 4 days.  Suns are live dogs here

I'm gonna back the Sooners here in a big rivalry game.  Oklahoma is coming off it's worst game of the season shooting 27% against Florida.  This is a prime bounce back spot for them here.  It was just a few games ago this team went on the road and beat West Virginia.  Oklahoma St has been a nice surprise this season but dont deserve to be favored here.  

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I will back Northwestern here as I thought this line would be closer to double digits.  Indiana is coming off an ugly loss to Michigan and things aren't getting any better as OG and Blackmon are both out.  NW isnt taking any teams lightly as this will be the first time they make the tournament 

I realize the Wizards are one of the hottest teams in the league right now but for a team with a 7-14 road record and coming off a blowout road win I just can't back them.  Pelicans are quietly playing their best ball beating the Cavs and Spurs 2 of their last 3 games.  I see the Wizards streak coming to an end

Im gonna back the Pacers here as they are 9-4 SU their last 13 games.  The Rockets are struggling right now just 3-6 SUntheirnlast 9 games.  Pacers have been a very tough out at home with a 17-6 home record

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I will back Nova here as they return home from blowing a huge lead and ultimately losing @ Marquette.  Virginia is a quality team coming off a big win @ Norte Dame but they shot the lights out of it while ND shot their worst from the 3 pt line.  Nova defends the 3 point hit very well holding teams to 29% on their home court.  This will be a big bounce back here

Spartans are being way under valued here in a rivalry game.  Sparty has lost 3 in a row and 4 of 5 which is creating the value.  3 of those game were on road while the other was against the best team in the conference in Purdue.  Michigan has yet to win a conference road game and are coming off a huge blowout win over Indiana making them over valued

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Really like the Suns here to get revenge on the Nuggets as this is a home and home situation.  The Suns hung tough @ Denver only losing by 7 despite being out rebounded by 17. That definitely wont happen tonight.  Also I doubt the Nuggets will be to focused since they did just win.   

Really like this young Iowa squad tonight to bounce back after losing 3 in a row.  Iowa has played very well @ home with a 10-3 record.  Ohio St is just 2-5 on the road this season.  Ohio St might be caught looking ahead here as they have Big Ten leaders in Maryland on Super Tuesday

We are getting really good value here with Penn St as they are coming back home after two blowout losses on the road.  Illinois is coming off a double digit win over Iowa, but looking back they haven't won a conference road game and in fact only one of those did they keep it within 10 points.  

The wrong team is favored here IMO. This Iowa St team has been very lucky the last two games winning in double OT @ Oklahoma then blowing a 20 pt lead in the 2nd half to K St, but covered late due to free throws.  Vandy has played team very tough having a 6 point loss to Kentucky, they won @ Florida which is impressive

As most of you know by now I'm not high on this Maryland team at all. They have been extremely lucky in every close game.  Minnesota has been very unlucky the last few games.  They have lost the last three games with two of them being on the road by a total of 10 points.  Minnesota bounces back in a big way @ home today where they are 12-2.

This is a young Oklahoma team, but I expect them to respond here after suffering a double OT loss to Iowa St and a one point loss to Texas their last game.  Florida is being over valued here after they just won on the road @ LSU by over 30. 

This line is just begging you to take Tennessee here as they are coming off a huge upset win over Kentucky.  This is a massive let down situation here and I believe Kansas St will take care of business as they have a sour taste in their mouth from letting the Iowa St game get away from them.

Late Night No Brainer

I will take my chances with Portland here tonight as they have no won back to back games and seem to have found a little something.  The Grizzlies aren't in great form here recently as they did beat the Raptors last game, but Toronto is banged up right now.  

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Really like the value with the Hawks here as a short home favorite. Both teams are playing very well right now, especially the Wizards who have covered 7 straight.  They key for me is that this Wizards team is just terrible on the road with a 6-14 record.  This is will be the third meeting between these two with the home team winning and covering both.  I see the same happening tonight 

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I believe since the Hornets did have a 3 home game winning streak last week that is playing into this line and with the Knicks just losing @ Dallas as well.  The Mavs are playing better right now so that loss doesn't look as bad in my eyes.  Also the Hornets have lost 6 straight road games and 7 of 8 with their only road win being against the Magic. Knicks bounce back here and they have covered both games this season against the Hornets

This won't be a popular choice by any means.  Oregon is hot covering every game so far in conference play, but this Utah team is now at full strength and they are a very dangerous home team.  This will by far be Oregon's toughest road game of the year so far and I look for them to go down tonight.  

Will lay the number here with Michigan @ home.  Indiana has proven to be a very poor road team and are coming in over valued as they have won 3 straight.  Also Michigan is very good @ home having an 11-2 record this season.  

I will lay the points here with this veteran group in Cincinnati.  This is one of the biggest rivalries in college basketball that doesn't get enough love.  This Bearcat team will be very motivated here as they were swept by Xavier last year.  Cincy has been absolutely rolling as of late.  Xavier has had some trouble in road game and I expect the same here

I believe this Seton Hall team is a lot better than people believe.  In conference they have won every home and lost every road game so far.  However, they have been very competitive as they went down @ Marquette by 3 and @ Providence by 4.  This is a team that is right on the edge of a big resume win and that happens tonight.  Butler has lost SU on road to St Johns and just barely beat DePaul by 1 on the road last game. 

Davis is probable for return here tonight.  When that becomes official I believe this line will flip for the Pelicans being favored.  The Pelicans are coming off a huge win and while most people will look at that as a let down for this game you have to realize Davis their best player didn't play.  This team is playing with a lot of confidence and still have a legit shot to make the playoffs as the 8th seed.  They need all the home wins possible.  Thunder have already beat them twice so I do like them to at least get one win. 

Love Boston here in this spot as the Rockets are being way over valued.  Boston played last night, but that was in DC which is being played into the line, but that isn't a true road game for travel purposes.  Boston was just very unlucky last night as no matter what the Wizards did the ball went in.  Evidence is that they nearly shot 60% for the game which is unheard of.  The Rockets aren't playing their greatest ball right now either as they are just 3-5 SU their last 8 games. 

Ohio St has been on the wrong side of a lot of close games.  They just lost Sunday to Northwestern by 2, they lost to Purdue by 1, Illinois by 5.  This Buckeye team will want revenge from an earlier loss to Minnesota.  The Gophers were a hot team when the Buckeyes played them, now they have cooled off.  During that game Minnesota hit 4 more threes and 8 more free throws and couldn't blow them away.  Ohio St gets a much needed win here as Minnesota as a huge look ahead with Big Ten leader Maryland

I realize this won't be a popular play by any means, but this Creighton team is about to hit a major wall here IMO with their leader Watson out for remainder of season.  Creighton just gave up 102 points @ home in a loss to Marquette.  While Marquette is a good team, the effect of him being out has already been seen.  I will look to fade Creighton for a while before bigger line adjustments happen in a few games

Nuggets are definitely worth a look here against the Jazz.  This has been a series so far this year won by the home team. This is the last meeting of the year between these two so you can expect the Nuggets will want to even this series.  Nuggets are playing very well right now winning 4 of 6  

This is Iowa St team has under achieved no doubt on the season.  They fought hard last game @ Oklahoma to win in double OT.  They aren't getting much respect here because they did just lose to Kansas @ home and Kansas St is coming off a huge win over West Virginia.  This is a very short price for a great home court 

Really like Syracuse here tonight taking on Wake Forest.  Wake iscoming off two wins as a underdog and this is a very hard role. Syracuse is coming off back to back losses, but both were on the road and to quality teams in ND and UNC.  Cuse is 11-2 @ home which they will get the job done tonight 

I like the Celtics here tonight as we are getting a good priced based only because the Wizards are playing good ball right now.  The have covered 6 in a row which is making them over valued here and just played last night @ Hornets in a hard fought win.  Celtics have had 2 days off so you can expect a big effort from them.  

I like West Virginia here taking on Kansas. The Jayhawks are 18-1 on the season, but I dont feel are playing the best and are just squeaking by.  Kansas has only covered 2 games in their last 8. We are all familiar with the style of WVU which I feel will create a problem for Kansas here.  

I believe the wrong team is favored here.  Sure Michigan St isn't the same powerhouse as they have been in the past, but they are still 9-1 @ home this season.  Purdue has only played 2 conference road games and they lost @ Iowa and only beat Ohio St by 1.  I look for Sparty to get the job done 

I like the value here with the Pelicans as the Cavs aren't playing very well lately.  Cavs are just 2-8 ATS L10 while the Pelicans are in a big bounce back spot here after getting embarrassed to the Nets.  Pelicans have also had 2 days of rest and Davis will be playing tonight.

This is just to good to pass up here.  Plain and simple for me here was that the Bucks were getting this many points @ Houston last week alone.  They will definitely want the revenge in this spot and the Rocket I doubt are to interested here tonight. 

Will gladly lay the number here with the Hornets as they are playing better winning 3 in a row.  Wizards simply over valued due to them covering 5 straight.  This Wizards team is just 5-14 on the road.  I don't trust them in these situations at all

I'm going to take the points here also with the Steelers as I believe this is the worst match up for the Patriots.  Pitt can really control the game with Bell on the ground and they also have Big Ben who is very familiar with these situations.  I'm not sure New England will have an answer for Brown on the outside.  The Patriots are a great team no doubt, but this one team that matches up very tough for them

This won't be a popular play at all as Clemson has lost 5 straight and are 1-5 SU in conference.  During that stretch though have a 3 point loss to UNC 5 point loss to Notre Dame and 4 point loss to Virginia.  All those teams are at the top of the ACC.  This Va Tech team has been a nice surprise but they have benefited from having 3 straight conference home games.  Looking back at their 2 conference road games they were blown out in both,  I see it no different tonight

This is just to many point here for this Falcons team to be laying. The Packers are the hottest team in football.  I did have concerns about their defense, but my concern is gone after what I saw last week.  The Falcons don't have a very good secondary and that won't suit well against Aaron Rodgers who is on fire right now.  These teams did play earlier this season Falcons were only favored by 3 and won by 1.  I see another tight and fully expect this line to drop

The Buckeyes have been on the wrong end of a lot of close games which is giving us the value here.  They have now won 2 in a row and have a lot of momentum here going forward.  They have been very impressive @ home going 10-2 on the season.  

This IMO is a very hard spot for the Rockets.  I backed them last night in a losing effort to the Warriors.  Every team wants to beat the Warriors so you know they used a ton of energy.  Now they are playing a very good Memphis team and one I believe is a sleeper in the West.  Ryan Anderson will be out for the Rockets he is crucial in their style of play as well

The Wizards are simply being over valued here as they have won 6 of 7, but 5 of those wins were at home.  This Wizards team just lost @ Dallas.  They aren't a team you can trust on the road. 

I'm not sure the Gophers deserve to be underdogs here.  They have lost two in a row, but both on the road.  Their only home was to a healthy Michigan St team in OT.  Wisconsin is a good team, but as we are seeing there isn't a dominate team in the Big 10 so with that I believe any small home underdog is worth a look

I like the Bruins here in this match up as this team is one of top 3 most talented teams in the country.  Arizona is a good team, but they are just over matched here.  Why this line isn't higher is because Arizona has covered 7 of their last 8.  With the Bruins being 11-0 @ home I see them winning and covering here

Oklahoma is staring to get healthy now with their best player Jordan Woodard now back.  Evidence is very clear as the Sooners went on the road and won @ West Virginia this week.  Iowa St is trending in the wrong direction losing two in a row and their only conference road win was @ win less Oklahoma St in the conference.  Iowa St has really struggled on the glass 

I will back the Rockets here as this line really caught me off guard.  The Warriors are being over valued after 3 home blowout wins.  The Rockets will want this game to prove they do belong.  They also already beat the Warriors and while Golden St will be up for it, it's just a bad match up I believe for the Warriors

I will back the Hornets here at a short home price.  The line is low because of their recent struggles, but all of their losses came on the road.  They did have a bounce back game against Portland and I expect that to carry over here.  The Hornets will also want revenge from earlier in season after they lost by 2 @ home. 

I'm gonna take the Heat here tonight as the Mavs just won three in a for the first time and in no way I see this bad team winning 4 in a row.  The Mavs are in an odd travel spot here as this will be their 5th consecutive different court on with travel and coming off a big win over the Bulls.  Heat just beat the Rockets as well and they have had no travel issues

BIG TEN GAME OF THE MONTH!

Love Iowa in this spot here as people are quick to forget they just beat Purdue on their home court and then like a typical young team laid an egg on the road @ Northwestern.  As most of you know I'm not high on Maryland as this team has played a very easy schedule and actually has the easiest schedule in the Big 10.  They are missing Wiley tonight a key guard off the bench and possibly without their 7'1 center as well.  Iowa bounces back in a big way here tonight

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Love the Kings here in this spot going against the Pacers who are just 5-14 SU on the road this season.  Pacers have won 6 of 7 but 5 of those were at home like usual.  The Kings losing streak isn't due because they are playing bad it's because they have played the Thunder, Cavs, Warriors and Clippers during that stretch.  The Kings should be able to pull away here fairy easy

I know I normally don't back the Thunder on road, but with the Warriors coming off that huge emotional win over the Cavs and now have the Rockets on deck.  The Thunder will be looking for a big bounce back following a bad loss @ Clippers, but that was their 2nd of a back to back.  

I know this play won't be popular but the Pokes are due for a conference win here.  They are 0-5, but have played a lot better than their record indicates.  They lost by Kansas by 7 Baylor by 4 Texas by 3 and lead Iowa St by 6 with 5 minutes left before blowing that one.  This is a big sandwich game for Kansas St coming off an emotional game vs Baylor and they host West Virginia here next.  

The Bucks will be very motivated here as they take on the Rockets.  They are coming off a loss to the Sixers, but now catch the Rockets at a good time.  Rockets just lost last night @ the Heat and I doubt they will be to focused here tonight as they have the Warriors on deck.  Will take the points in this situation 

No surprise to me that this line is climbing since the opener.  Yes, UNI has struggled this year and have battled injuries, but Morgan is now back and we saw what they did to Drake their last game.  UNI will also have revenge on their mind here in this situation.  Coach Jacobsen won't let this team quit at all.   

I will take Wake Forest here as a live home underdog.  Miami being way over valued because of their blowout win @ Pitt in which Pitt just gave up in the 2nd half.  Also Wake has played probably the toughest conference schedule so far that is why they only have 1 conference win.  Nothing to be ashamed about losing to Clemson FSU UNC and Virginia.  I believe Wake takes care of business here

TCU has sure been a nice surprise on the season with new head coach in Dixon.  They are coming off two big wins for them over Texas and Iowa St.  Tech simply isn't getting enough credit here as they are a perfect 11-0 @ home with two nice wins over Kansas St and West Virginia.  With them coming off a ver ugly performance @ Oklahoma I expect a big bounce back here tonight 

Notre Dame is sitting a top the ACC right now, with Florida St in second and just suffered their first conference loss.  @ North Carolina.  This will be ND 3 road game in a row and you can expect some tired legs here while FSU is in a perfect bounce back spot.  I'm really high on this FSU team 

These two teams are both undefeated in the SEC right now and South Carolina wants this game to prove they belong.  They are 10-1 @ home this year with their only loss being to Clemson by 2 points.  Florida has played a lot of the bottom feeders in conference so far and only have 1 win by double digits.  They are being over valued simply because they have won 7 in a row 

I'm gonna back the Bulls here at a short price @ home.  They are coming off 2 wins in a row and the latest was a 8.5 point underdog @ Memphis.  The Bulls were absolutely embarrassed @ Dallas earlier in the season losing by 25 as 3.5 point favorites.  I see them wanting revenge in a big way here.  

Both teams are coming off very bad losses, but NC ST were favorite by 9.5 and previously they were favored by 5.5 in a loss to Boston College.  This NC ST team has played very well @ home going 10-1 SU with their only loss coming last game.  I see them responding in a big way here.  I also had Pitt in a losing effort and was very disappointed with the effort there.  This team really struggles to shoot the ball and with Louisville on deck I see them laying another egg here

I will back the Aggies here @ home who are in a desperate mode here sitting 1-4 in the conference.  This team simply has to much talent to be near the bottom of this league.  Remember earlier this season they gave UCLA all they could handle.  With their recent struggles it is adding value here and also Arkansas is coming off a blowout win over Missouri.  If the Aggies have any heart I expect them to respond 

This just seems like a lot of points for the Suns to be catching as they have been playing a lot better lately.  Devin Booker is now starting to show himself and this team is rallying behind him.  Suns are coming off a win over the Spurs in Mexico and they have been down there for a while which I believe that is playing into the line.  Suns have won 3 of their last 5 including a 2 point loss to the Cavs.  Jazz are playing well winning 3 straight , but all were at home and not sure how much motivation they will have here.  Also Rodney Hood being out is a bigger loss that what most people realize

BIG MONDAY SHOWDOWN!

I was against the Cyclones on Saturday as I figured they were in a huge look ahead spot here with KU coming to town.  This is a game that has been circled from day 1.  Iowa St is top 10 hardest places to play @ in college basketball.  Kansas is just 3-5 ATS on the road this season.  The Cyclones just pour in the 3's at home and they do it in a hurry.  I also haven't been impressed with KU lately as they have struggled against Kansas St Oklahoma and Oklahoma St.  They slip up tonight 

NBA MARQUEE MATCH UP!

The Warriors will be looking for big time revenge here as we all remember what happened on Christmas day.  They did do the Cavs a favor here on this west coast trip giving them 2 days off before wrapping up with this game.  I see the this getting ugly early.  The Warriors are a wrecking ball @ home winning by a margin of 14.  Cavs aren't playing their best either prior to covering last game they had failed to cover 6 in a row.  Lay the points

NBA BLOWOUT ATS WINNER!

This Pacers team is just a different animal @ home as compared to the road.  They are 15-5 SU @ home this season and are coming off a ugly neutral court loss to the Nuggets.  They also have the revenge angle here with the Pacers.  Pelicans are just 6-14 on the road and that is having to road wins just last week over the Knicks and Nets.  I'm not buying much stock into those wins 

NCAAB AFTERNOON SPECIAL!

Xavier is a perfect 9-0 @ home this season and expect that to continue.  They need a big time win here over Creighton after dropping two in a row on the road.  Their two losses were too top 25 teams though.  Creighton is riding high no doubt about it, but they are due for a wake up call.