I think this is a pretty good spot to back the Suns here. The Pacers won in blowout fashion last night at Utah without their best player in Oladipo.  I'm not sure they can keep pace here again on a back to back without him.  The Suns are playing better even though it's not showing up in the win column 

Maybe I am completely off on this movement here. Yes, Missouri is down a little from last season and are battling some injuries again this year, but can you really hold anything against them for losing @ Iowa St a really good team and also Kansas St a legit team to win the Big 12?  I dont get why this has dropped but will gladly take Missouri as this is Temples first road. 

We all know how good the Raptors are, but I like this Grizzlies team here at home.  They are 7-2 SU and ATS at home and are coming off a bad loss which adds some value to them here tonight.  This team plays defense and match up well against the Raptors. 

Loyola is off to a slower start after they made headlines for their run last season in the Tournament.  I just think Nevada is getting too much love here especially given the fact they literally have played a pretty soft schedule.  I betting public loves this team, but another team first true road game lets see what they are made of

I will take Louisville at this number here.  Mich St beating UCLA and Texas out in Vegas honestly didnt impress me a lot.  I dont view those teams as anything special going forward.  I know Louisville fits that category, but now they are on their home court.  Home court in college bball is the best advantage there is.  Louisville was nearly getting this many on a neutral court against a better team in Tennessee.  Over reaction here

This line jumping is just crazy to me.  Illinois lost every game in Maui, but look who they played.  Gonzaga who beat Duke, Iowa St who when healthy is a legit top 15 team and Xavier who flat out couldnt miss.  This will easily be the best team Notre Dame has faced this season.  Illinois has the better depth and athletes here take all the points you can get.

I will take the Jazz here as they are struggling from the get go this season.  This is a cheap price here if you look back at the beginning of the month they were -4 against the Raptors.  Yes, they lost but point being we are getting a major discount here.  Throw in that the Pacers will be without their best player in Oladipo, I think Utah wins easy

This is a major flat spot here for the Gophers after they are coming off a nice tournament win.  They play in Vancouver and sure they have had some days off but still now traveling clear back across the country here against a Boston College team who might be a little better than what people think.  I really love their win over Loyola who everyone knows about from last season.  I think BC wins this here in this spot

You cant ignore the fact that the Pelicans are just a home/road team right now.  They are 8-1 at home and 2-9 on the road.  Davis is expected to be back tonight which obviously helps.  Boston has some issues going on as they are struggling to all play together since everyone is healthy. New Orleans ends their 3 game skid

The Hornets lost last night to the Hawks and are on a back to back I think it was a look ahead game for tonight with revenge.  The Hornets let one slip away losing by 1 earlier this season.  They match up well with the Bucks and the public will be all over Milwaukee because of their record.  Hornets are 6-3 at home I think they cover this number easily 

I think the wrong team is favored here.  Yes, I know the Wizards have been terrible this season but the Pelicans have been just as bad on the road as they are 2-8 SU.  I think the Wizards team obviously still has a ton of talent.  I think they win tonight.

Both of these teams have had drastic turns.  The Nuggets started off very hot while the Thunder slow and now the Thunder actually have a better record now.  Both teams played last night but the key here is that Gary Harris is out tonight and he is a good defender that can slow down Westbrook.  I think Thunder who are 7-2 at home cover this one even though they are coming off an OT game 

I like the Warriors to bounce out of their funk tonight.  Yes, we know Curry and Green are out, but I believe that thrashing the Thunder gave them woke them up a little.  This is the 6th straight road game for Portland as they have traveled clear across the country for. 

Odds makers have messed this one up.  Florida may not be the Florida of usual, but they are still heads above this Butler team who is in a rebuilding stage this year.  The breakout/ confident game was yesterday for the Gators and I think they come away with another easy win

The Rockets are playing better right now since Melo isn't joining them.  They have won 5 straight but 4 of those are at home.  This is one of those home and home cases here where the road team in game 1 just barely loses and now all the motivation will be on the Pistons side.  This is clearly too many considering Houston was favored by 8.5 on their home floor

This will easily be a public play but I want no part of this Louisville team right now.  Marquette really blew that 2nd half yesterday, but they have the better guards here facing a pretty new Louisville team.  This line will climb grab the best you can get

I will take the Spartans here today as Texas is coming off beating UNC.  Sparty made work of UCLA and got some rest while Texas had an all out effort to beat UNC.  I dont think they can do that a 2nd straight day let alone shoot that well from the outside.  

The Grizzlies are riding high as they have a 5 game winning streak and also cover streak here.  They just won in the final seconds at the Spurs and I think this is the let down spot given the fact the Clippers should be pissed about giving up a big lead to the Wizards and losing that game outright. Clippers are 7-1 at home this season

I have backed Wisconsin here these first two games and they have both been easy winners.  Watching this Badger team play they really pass the eye test.  I think they give Virginia fits actually.  They play a similar style but I think the Badgers have the better athletes.   

This line will go up.  Yes, I know the public will on the Tarheels as well but this Texas team is down.  They struggled against an average Arkansas team on a neutral court.  The experience here for North Carolina will be the difference.  

When does this LSU talent just break out and destroy a team?  I think we see it here as the athletes are just far superior here even on a neutral.  College of Charleston is getting a lot of respect here for some reason for a team that has only covered 1 game. 

I was on the Badgers yesterday in a easy winner and will back them again here.  Oklahoma was a dog and won outright against Florida, but that is a Florida team that is bad this season.  Wisconsin causes some matchup issues here for the Sooners 

I think Miss St bounces back here with a lot better game.  They flat out struggled shooting against Arizona St and it wasnt because of the Sun Devils defense.  St Marys was blown out vs Utah St as a 4 point favorite.  They had a rough go also from the outside but this isnt your usual St Mary's team.  Miss St has the better talent

This just really seems like a get a right game here for the Spurs.  Memphis is riding hot I know but they are just an average team on the road.  With the Spurs having a road trip coming up and with their recent struggles I think they put forth a good effort here at home and win

I think both of these teams have improved a lot.  I realize the Nets played last night but they were just a smaller dog to a better team and won outright.  I think they can carry that over here into tonight as the Mavs are in a different role.  This is the biggest favorite role for them all season which is an easy fade.  I love watching them play but laying this many I dont trust.  

I think the Nuggets have a sour taste in their mouths after blowing a big lead against the Bucks the other night.  They will be hungry for a win on this short road trip and I think they get it done.  T Wolves just aren't the team without Butler and we will start to see that effect. 

I was on Creighton yesterday in a easy winner over a bad Ga St team, but will fade them here.  Clemson matches up very well with the guards Creighton brings to the table and Clemson is a defensive minded team here that should have no problem with a down Bluejay team

This line is just to high for my liking.  Dayton returns 2 studs at guards while Butler lost one of their best players in a long time.  I'm not convinced these two teams are actually any different at all.  Will gladly take a Dayton team who I feel is live for an upset 

I think we are getting a nice price here because of yesterday.  Aubrun ended up covering but they hit some deep late 3's and Duke still had the chance to cover.  Zags blew out a bad Zona team in the 2nd half.  I think people really like the Zaga name but they are still missing a key piece and Duke just has a ton of talent here that will take over.

I'm going to take my chances here with Wisconsin.  This is just a veteran team this season playing against a Stanford team that is rebuilding.  Stanford was blown out @ North Carolina as a big dog, but I dont think UNC is 10 points better than Wisconsin so I feel there is strong value with the Badgers on a neutral court here.  

I really love the Huskies here tonight.  They have a ton of talent on this team and rare my favorite team to win the PAC 12.  The Aggies are without one of their best players in Gilder.  The length of Washington is going to cause major problems.  I think this is a major blowout easy win for the Huskies 

I'm pretty high on this Nebraska team this season with several key pieces back.  They shouldnt have a problem here winning this game.  Tech is getting credit some respect for beating USC but they aren't a quality team.  Nebraska can score in bunches and I think they the best of Tech

I will lay the number here with Duke as odds makers are going to find it tough to adjust to this team.  They simply are just far superior than other teams and play so well together its damn near impossible to defend.  Auburn barely beating a down Xavier team in OT should worry you.  They might be close but Duke pulls away 

Creighton is a team that lost a lot from last season, but so far they are playing very well.  I like them here at this short price against Ga St.  Even though Creighton has lost several players they still have enough talent here to beat Ga St.  Ga St already lost on the road to Montana.  

I will take the young Cyclones here even though they blew a big lead against Zona last night. Iowa St even though they are shorthanded missing some key players they are still better than Illinois.  Underwood I am not a fan of.  Illinois gave the Zags a good game which most will believe they are good now 

Miss St is a legit team to win the SEC this year and given that I think they are worth a look on a neutral court here against an ASU team that will be the middle of the road PAC 12 team.  

No way can take Iowa St right now.  They are still without their best player and the Wildcats aren't going to be as good but they still have enough talent to get by a team that is battling injuries.  

I think the Gophers are a pretty solid squad.  AM has struggled so far losing to UC Irvine and got blown out to Gonzaga.  Minnesota will take care of business on a neutral court tonight

I like Oregon St here as Missouri has some injury isseus here and quite frankly they have looekd bad to start the season.  They couldnt get by Iowa St who had 4 starters out that game and also barely beat Kennesaw St last time out.  Oregon St should win easily

Really like the Hornets here tonight against Philly.  I was on the Sixers last night in a winner over the Jazz but that was a hard fought game.  The Hornets have had 3 days of rest here which is a huge advantage.  The Sixers have struggled on the road and that can't be ignored.  

I will take the Pelicans here tonight as they are playing very well gonig 4-1 their last 5 and the Nuggets have slipped up going 1-4 their last 5.  Pelicans are 6-1 SU on their home court this season.  I see no reason why they dont win this game tonight.  This line will go up throughout the day 

I will take the Nets here in a home dog role.  They are coming off a nice road win last night over Washington as a dog and now are still getting no respect.  Clippers have played their best ball here lately at home and not sure how good or bad they are but they shouldnt be laying this on the road.  

Since the trade has happened with Butler leaving the T Wolves have won both games and I think they can carry the momentum here.  Portland has had a very favorable home schedule bias so far and I think they struggle on the road here.  Maybe the T Wolves are actually coming together now since he is gone?  I'm not sure but will take my chances with Minnesota winning another outright 

La Tech is getting a lot of respect for winning on the road at Wichita St.  While that is a good win for them I am very down on the shockers.  LSU was just favored by nearly this much against a lot better Memphis and should have covered that game.  The talent gap will show up big time here I think LSU rolls them 

I will admit this seems like a sucker play for sure, but have to take the Sixers here.  They have clearly played their best ball at home this season with a perfect 7-0 record.  I'm not sure if they just aren't getting the respect since they dropped their first game with Butler but Utah has really struggled out of the gates.  I know the Jazz have played better on the road but I think the energy here with Butler playing his first game in Philly we get a big effort and win

I will take Boston here in a revenge game from an earlier loss to the Raptors.  The Raptors have dropped back to back games now after blowing a big lead last night against the Pistons.  I know Green and Ibaka are going to play but they aren't 100% here.  Boston had a rough go on the West Coast but here is a chance to get a big W

I was impressed with what I saw the other night with G Town going into Illinois as a decent dog and winning the game outright.  Loyola isn't going to be anything special this season and G Town has some depth this season.  This is a neutral court game but Hoyas win by double digits 

Davidson flat out shot the ball horrible and still fought their way back and won.  Clawing out those types of games are teams I like to back early.  This is too many points for a neutral court team.  This is like a 12-5 match come tournament time.  Davidson has the guards to match Purdue.  Let's cash another one on Davidson tonight

I think the Rockets are heating up right now going 5-2 SU their last 7.  There is definitely some truth behind the scenes here with Melo being out and now the Rockets are clicking.  You cant help but notice how much different they are playing.  The Warriors on the other hand seem to have some internal issues going on as most are aware of, but throw in the fact they are without their true leader in Curry I think they will struggle for a while  

I'm an not high at all on this Shocker team this season.  They just lost too much form last season which will be hard for them to overcome.  I think we see the effects tonight actually as Davidson returns 3 key pieces lead by Grady.  This kid is only a sophmore but he is a stud and belongs at a bigger school.  Davidson plays in a sneaky tough A10 conference and will win that league this year I think we are getting a discount because of the Shocker name and their history

This Alabama team wont be playing in the NCAA Tournament this season.  They lost Collin Sexton as a lottery pick to the NBA which Bama doesn't get those type of kids and they are hard to replace.  Northeastern is a team to look out for with all the experience back from a team that went 23-10 last season.  This is a mid major school I think people will take notice of going forward.  I'm really counting on the strong nucleus they have back to do some damage.

I was against the T Wolves last game after the trade and will be again here tonight.  I dont think this team will be anything special going forward now as Wiggins cant carry the load.  Pelicans have a lot of momentum going now coming off a big win @ Toronto.  I think they win this one tonight 

Wow the Bucks are getting all sorts of love right now with their 10-3 record.  I am shocked this line is this high honestly.  Milwaukee has been favored by double digits over the Kings and Knicks two teams that wont make the playoffs.  This Grizzlies team will make the playoffs and they already have two road wins at Utah.  This game is close tonight

I think this is the ultimate flat spot here for the Celtics coming off a long road trip for nearly two weeks.  This is a brutal road trip for them with their only winning being against the Suns in OT.  So this is a classic flat spot here especially given they have the Raptors on deck.  Bulls may not have very many wins but they have covered 5 of their last 7 

This Nebraska team is no joke this season led by Watson their stud PG.  They return a good quality of players while Seton Hall on the other hand lost a ton from last season in their guard play and just overall scoring.  Seton Hall isn't anywhere near a tounrey team and Nebraska has a legit shot at a top 4 seed.  

Nova coming off another national title last season.  While I will never underestimate Coach Wright I just think they will be down for obvious reasons here.  They lost everything from that team expect one guy in Paschall.  They are extremely young this season but they are still getting credit because of their name and last season.  Michigan has more experience and they are coming off a final four as well.  I think Michigan keeps this very close 

This is probably the public side here but will take my chances as the Rockets seem to be a bit of a mess with all this Anthony stuff going on.  Denver has dropped 3 straight games including 2 straight home games and I think they have this one circled here to get back on track. Denver actually plays defense this year while the Rockets dont.  Tucker is questionable Paul is probable but not 100%.  I think Denver matches up well here and gets it done 

Well Memphis will be a popular public team this season because of their head coach in Penny Hardaway. How good will he actually coach?  Time will tell, but for now I will be looking against him.  LSU is just way too deep here and Coach Wade has brought in 3 top 50 players and another in the top 75.  They should be able to handle a overrated Memphis team here tonight 

I will take the Badgers here in this game strictly because of the experience.  Wisky returns a lot of players from last year including their standout in Happ.  I just think Xavier is getting a lot of respect because of previous years, but losing coach Mack to Louisville and also some very very good players in Bluiett and Macura and Kanter.  I think Xavier struggles a lot this season or at least more than what most are saying.  

Let's take the Gophers here tonight with some key vets returning.  I just think Utah is going to struggle this season with not much experience at all.  Minnesota has an above average home court and I think they take care of business

This is a weird situation as this is the 3rd meeting between these two already.  I was on the Grizzlies in both games @ Utah and they won SU in each of those.   I think the Jazz are the right side here knowing that they have dropped 2 to them already.  Utah has had two days off here and with this being the first game on the road trip I think the effort will be there 

I think the Wolves are short handed here tonight with the trade that took place.  The Sixers guys arent playing yet and Rose isn't 100% plus Wiggins may not even play.  Great spot to back the Nets here who have won 3 of their lat 4 which included wins over Sixers and the Nuggets.  

I think the Heat are in a great spot here to beat the Sixers.  Let's look at the Sixers here as they are 1-6 SU on the road this season and now are very shorthanded.  Butler isn't playing tonight and they just traded two of their young 3 point shooters.  This team literally outside of an older Redick has no one who can shoot a 3.  The Heat bounce back after losing 2 straight home games in a good spot here

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Thunder coming off the big win over the Rockets I simply dont trust them in this spot to bring it another game following that one.  

This is a terrible spot for the Sixers here.  They let a big lead slip away and went in OT last night and end up winning the game, but that makes this one very tough considering the Grizz have had two days and are perfect at home on the season.  Grizz are catching the Sixers at the right time here 

There sure is a ton of love right now for Auburn and their high ranking.  I'm not buying quite yet.  I was on Washington in their first game and yes they had a stretch of 5 minutes where they struggled before half but after that I was impressed.  This team is talented up and down and will give Auburn all they want.  I actually think Washington is the better team on a neutral so give me all the points here 

I will take the public side here on Texas.  Yes, this game is a neutral court. but Arkansas will be one of the worst teams in the SEC this season.  They have so many new faces it's hard to expect much from them.  Texas did lose Bamba and Davis but they still have a solid returning squad and also a stud freshman.  Texas should roll

I think the wrong team is favored here.  Stanford is the house hold name, but this team lost a ton from last season and simply won't be very good.  UNC-W is a solid mid major program here with plenty of experience returning here.  They have the leading re bounder in the country returning along with two good guards who both averaged double figures.  Stanford I think is also looking ahead to North Carolina on deck

I will take the Rockets here in a good spot catching the Thunder off a back to back situation here where they did actually have to play hard because the Cavs were in the game last night.  I had the Rockets the other night @ Indiana because they are now healthy.  Well, the Thunder is missing Westbrook here tonight.  They will have no answer for the Rockets 

I like the Lakers here tonight to bounce back from a terrible showing against the Raptors on Sunday night.  They were flat that game and were down 30 in the first.  This will be a game with a sense of urgency here plus throw in the fact they let one slip away at Minnesota not to long ago.  The T Wolves PG Teague is out and Butler is expected back but he clearly isn't 100%.  Lakers get a much needed blowout win

The Grizzlies aren't getting enough respect here.  They are 3-0 at home this season and are going to be the most improved team in the league when its all said and done.  I think the Nuggets are in a classic let down spot after that big win over Boston last game plus with Murray going for 48 they have no attracted some headlines.  

The Nuggets have only played 4 games this season on the road with the Lakers being the only team that is worth anything and they lost that game.  I think the Grizzlies win out right here 

I will take the Heat here in this one as they are coming off a nice road win as a dog at Detroit.  This is simply more because the Spurs haven't truly regressed as far as their record goes yet, but they will as the season goes along.  The Spurs dont have Gasol or Gay tonight to an already thin roster.  Miami will have a huge size advantage here tonight and I think they actually win this easily 

This Washington team is one that will surprise a lot of people this season in the PAC 12.  I think they are the 2nd best team and can knock of Zona for the title.  They return so many key players especially at guard and bring some big bodies as well.  What is going under the radar here is that that beat Nevada who is ranked in top 10 by double digits in a recent scrimmage 

This is a weird one as I thought the clear favorite should be Portland here.  This team doesn't get any respect in the Western Conference even though they have two of the best shooters in the game.  They also have the most underrated home court in all of basketball.  With the Bucks being 8-1 and Giannis being a player that the betting public loves I think it's time to fade them here with the Warriors on deck

I'm gonna fade this Notre Dame here on opening night.  They lost so much from last season in Colson and Farell plus Geben.  Those guys were a huge chunk of their scoring.  They do have Gibbs back but I do believe they struggle from the outside this year.

UIC is my pick to win the Horizon league this season.  They return several pieces from a team that won 20 games last season.  They will be lead by Ottey who averaged 14 ppg last season.  Their returning PG lead the league in assists.  They have the sharp shooter in Boahen who was sixth man of the year.

I see UIC really putting up a big fight here against a Notre Dame team who is very down 

I really like the Jazz here to bounce back in this spot tonight.  The Raptors were simply on fire last night at the Lakers without Kawahi and are getting a lot of respect.  I know the Jazz will be missing Mitchell, but playing a back to back in high altitude without your best player is a tough situation.  The Jazz get the outright win here

I'm going to look at the Rockets here tonight.  A large part of their struggles have been because of injuries and mainly Harden being out.  Well he is back and they have the upper hand here.  I know the Pacers are a good team with a 7-3 record but it seems like the books are begging for their action here especially coming off that late second win against the Celtics.  

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Let's take the Pacers here tonight.  This team is a very good Eastern Conference team but they dont get the love.  We all know how good the Celtics are but they really plying up to par right now.  They have questionable injuries to Brown and Hayward right now which will be tough.  I actually believe the Pacers win outright 

I could be way off here on this one but will take Memphis.  I am big on the revenge angle as the Jazz do have that here since Memphis already came to town and won SU.  Now the line has been adjusted but it wasn't like either team was on fire in the first go around.  Memphis has had two days off as well.  I'm not sure how good Utah is without Mitchell so will take the points

This Wizards team should be fired up here.  They have had a terrible road going 1-4 SU and ATS.  In fact they have only covered 1 game so far.  They have had some time off here to figure things out and I think with the Thunder coming they play with a sense of urgency here and get the W. 

Throw in the fact that the Thunder had to ply a very tough game last night and came away with a win I think this sets up nicely for a Washington win

I will take the Celtics here tonight as I think they take down the undefeated Bucks.  I actually thought this line would be a little bit higher.  I think the Celtics and Raptors are easily the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.  I think the Bucks have had a pretty easy schedule as well so far and their only big win really doesnt count IMO because Kawahi didn't play for Toronto 

This is one of those classic NBA weird lines.  When something looks so easy you run the other way.  The Kings here are a vastly improved team this season with all their young talent.  We all know the betting public will be all over the Kings here.  They have looked good winning back to back road games and actually 4 straight.  This will be their 3rd road game in 4 nights.  The Hawks have only played 2 games at home so far going 1-1.  I know they will be one of if not the worst team but given the situation I will take them here tonight

I will take the Hornets here tonight.  I had the Thunder in their last game in a winner, but something is a little off with that team.  The Hornets are being undervalued here as 3 of their 4 losses have came by 2 points or less.  This Charlotte team is very much improved this season and I believe they will be up for tonights game.

This game here just feels like a get right game for the Lakers.  Returning home after dropping back to back on the road both in close games.  LeBron will put his foot down here and take over tonight.  I also like the fact that the Lakers coming off those 2 losses have a couple days off after this game so the energy will be here for them tonight.  This is a young Mavs that has talent as well but strictly relying on LeBron here for a big statement game

I think the Jazz are feeling are sorts of fat happy here now after winning 3 straight on the road.  Just look at how this line is inflated as the Jazz were favored by just 4.5 @ Dallas and now nearly the same at Minnesota.  

I realize the T Wolves have made headlines for the wrong reasons and that seems to have scared some people away, but just look at last game vs the Lakers, they really rallied around Butler and I think they do the same tonight and come away with a win

Simply to short of price to pass up here with the Thunder.  These two have already met and the Thunder were without Westbrook and they flat out stunk it up shooting 35% for that game. While they do have other injuries the fact that Russell is back is big for me here.  

I'm not buying the Clippers start to the season with their 4-2 record.  They have all their wins practically because their opponents have all had big injuries.  I do expect this line to go up throughout the day so grab it now

So the Raptors lost their first game last night, no big deal.  They were without Kawahi and shot probably the worst they will shoot for any game all season last night in 38%.  Philly has proven nothing so far this season especially on the road where they haven't covered a game yet in 3 tries.  This team now has a target on their back and they won't be taken lightly anymore and I think that reason is key. I think Toronto take it to them tonight 

We are already getting a discount on the Cavs here as these teams just met less than two weeks ago and the Cavs went off favored by 8.  I know the Cavs haven't won yet and are without Love, but they have more talent than Atlanta.

The Hawks last time they played made 22 3's for the game you think that will happen here?  I also see a motivated Cavs team with a new coach as well.  

The Cavs also have had two days of rest while the Hawks just played last night.  

I look for the well rested Nuggets here to come out and really take it to the Pelicans here who are also off to a hot start.  I think more of the Pelicans is in large part because they have played an easier schedule and also only 1 road game.  Throw in that New Orleans has some injuries right now and they have Golden St on deck I think Denver is prime for a blowout win here.

So we have the in state rivalry here with the Mavs traveling to fave the Spurs.  The Mavs may have lost 3 straight but those were to the Raptors and Jazz two of the really good teams.  The Spurs quite frankly aren't the same team here. I also think they are coming off a pretty big win for them beating the Lakers.  I will take the young team here who will have more energy in this game. 

I'm going to lay it with the Knicks here who haven't won since their 1st game of the season.  First the Nets are coming off a high energy game yesterday giving the Warriors all they could handle in just a 6 point loss.  

These teams have already met as well with the Nets beating the Knicks by just 2 points.  The Knicks were just horrible 40% from the field in that game and yet still had a chance to win.  They won't shoot that bad this time around obviously and laying a short number with revenge I think they get the job done 

We have to take the Magic here as the betting public will be all over the undefeated Bucks especially since they blew out the T Wolves last night.  Well this is a classic sandwich spot as Milwaukee is looking forward to Monday night with the undefeated Raptors coming to town.  This Magic team has also played their best ball on the road in two games winning at Boston and losing to Philly by 1.  

LeBron and company really let one slip the other night playing this Spurs team missing some crucial free throws.  Since that game they have woke up playing two nice games and I think they get the job done and their revenge here.  This will be a max effort type of game and from what I saw last game against Denver I think they are growing pretty fast. 

I really like the Heat here in this match up tonight.  First, I always look for this weird angle in teams that play the Magic first traveling a long ways from home because chances are likely the Trailblazers have been partying on South Beach especially after a win @ Orlando.  The Heat  are underrated here as always.  They are 2-2 both their 2 losses both came by 3 points.  They could easily be 4-0 and we would see a bigger line.  Miami gets the W

Even though the Rockets will be without Harden tonight I think this team glues with Paul and he is back from his suspension.  I also like this angle here since Paul is back against his former team and plus they already lost to the Clippers.  I think this line will continue to go up grab it now 

Lakers got their first win last night and I think we see them get another here.  The Nuggets are off to a 4-0 start and even though this is a back to back I think the momentum from last night's win will carry over here despite having Rondo and Ingram still out.  This just feels like the right spot here for the Lakers 

I will admit I could be way off here on this one because it's the classic Western vs Eastern Conference situation.  I just think from what we have seen so far this Magic team is vastly improved.  They could easily be 3-1 if it wasn't for a 1 point loss to the Sixers.  This will also be the Trailblazers first road game of the season.  Magic just won outright as a double digit dog @ Boston and now return home after a couple days off in another dog role.  I think they win again tonight