I really like the Bulls here tonight catching points at home against the Hornets.  Bulls are another team very motivated for their first win.  I know they have injury issues right now which most will stay away from.  I really like to back the home dog here especially when its a home and home situation here

This is the home opener for the young Hawks tonight.  They got a win last game out @ the Cavs and think they can again against another young team in the Mavs.  Dallas will be the public side here no doubt but Young and company will be motivated enough.  

I think the Cavs here will be more than motivated to get their first win of the season.  Everyone knew there would be bumps in the road for Cleveland, but I think we get a good effort here from them. Neither team really plays much defense either so I will take my chance with the home team here motivated to get win number 1 under their belt

This game I think the the Pistons will show up.  They are a playoff team in the East to me this season espe wilth Blake for a full season.  They simply don’t get talked about because they are the Pistons.  The Sixers will Win their fair share but in their only road game they were blown out this season.  This is a much bigger game for the Pistons so will take them

This is just too many points here for the Jazz to lay.  They are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Warriors losing at the buzzer and are in a difficult spot as they have Houston on deck.  Also the Jazz are no longer a surprise team to anyone so their lines get inflated.  Memphis is a team now healthy and can compete with this young Jazz team.  Simply too many points here for Utah

I like the T Wolves here tonight to get their first cover of the year!  The T Wolves have won their only home game and lost both road games.  The Pacers have won both their home games and lost their only road game.  I also believe the betting public wants no part of Minnesota because of the Nutler drama but I think they get it done here tonight

I'm going to take a stab here and say this Lakers team will bounce back.  I was against them in their first game which I won.  I just dont think the Rockets have really found themselves either. A team that really plays zero defense is hard to back laying points on the road especially against a quality opponent.  I think the Lakers bounce back and win this one outright 

I had the Raptors last night as a winner over the Celtics and will back Washington here.  I know teams aren't tired yet as the season has just started, but playing a couple high emotional home games like the Raptors especially one last night and now traveling is a difficult spot here.  The Wizards are a difficult match up here with their quality of guards.  Wouldn't surprise me to see them go off favored here

Let’s just fade the Warriors from the get go here.  This Jazz team is nothing to mess with and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them as the 2nd or 3rd best team in the West this season.  The Jazz do have the lineup to to cause fits for the Warriors. Utah upsets the champs here 

I had the Celtics in their opener vs the Sixers in a easy win.  I will back Toronto here as I think this team could end up having the best record in the East.  Kawahi is just so good and Toronto has a great home court.  While I do love the Celtics as well give this early spot will take the Home team

The biggest public play of the day will more than likely be the Pelicans as they scored a ton in a blowout win over the Rockets @ Houston.  I will take the young and talented Kings team who was impressive agains the Jazz and they could have won outright.  Pelicans are simply being way too high priced after one game

I do like LeBron a lot on this Lakers squad this year but on the road in the first game.  Portland has one of the most underrated home courts in the league and let’s face it this team had the 3rd best record in the league last season.  The Lakers will be fine but I do expect some struggle from the get go

I know the Sixers are considered the 2nd best team and some would say the best in the Eastern Conference but this tea now has a target on their backs now and will for a while.  This Bulls team I’m pretty high on this season and the main reason is injuries.  I love what we have seen from Lavine in the pre season and the addition of Parker is big as well.  This is too many points

The Grizzlies the last few seasons have been bit by the injury bug.  if healthy this team is a playoff team I believe so this is clearly to many points.  I know the Pacers have Oladipo and he is very good but I need to see them first here.  I just think people remember how bad the Grizzlies record was and assume they are bad.  A healthy team catching a lot of points I will look to back them often from the get go

So we have a clear public team here in the Bucks because of the Greek freak.  While he is a stud Im not sure they deserve to be favored here.  The Hornets are a newly looked team with Tony Parker as a backup which is huge.  The main thing here is that the Hornets will buckle down and play defens.  The Bucks lack in that department so will call for the so called upset today

This is probably the public side but I have to take the Celtics here.  I just think they are so much better when they have a healthy Kyrie and Hayward.  This is the team that can cause problems to the Warrior.  I also an still worried with Fultz if he can actually shoot and we all know Simmons struggles shooting.  Stevens is the best coach in the game and I trust him in this spot

No choice but to take the Cavs here at home being down 2-0 nothing in the series.  This is obviously a must win game as we know what happens when you are down 3-0.  Not saying the Cavs will win but given the situation you have to take the points here

No choice but to ride with the home team here even though they are laying a million points.  Give the Cavs credit they finally played one good road game against Boston, but I'm not backing them with no Love. I think the Warriors make a big statement and blow them out

Well,  I honestly hate going against Lebron or any super star for that matter in a game 7, but so far as we have seen the home team wins and covers point blank.  I have had all 6 winners in this series and now with Love being out I just think the Cavs are in trouble and Lebron has ran out of steam. 

Well I have backed the home team so far in every game and needless to say that has worked out.  I think the Cavs bounce back again and the Celtics struggles continue on the road here. You can't go against the best player in the world in a elimination game on his home court.

The Warriors played about as pathetic as we have seen from them down the stretch of a game.  I’m not going to let one game away sway me off from the best team in the league.  I think we see Curry and Durant go off here

I’m going with the Home team here in this and why not.  I’m 4-0 in this series and the Home team has covered every game.  Boston and the young guys just respond very well at home as they have only lost 1 home Game the entire playoff.  

This series is over.  The sleeping giant in Steph Curry woke up.  The Rockets cant rely on their role players on the road as they proved that last game.  Rockets had their one hot game in game 2.  It could be closer early but I expect Golden St to pull away easily again 

I have to take the Cavs again here tonight to take down the Celtics.  I just don't trust this team on the road right now.  I had the Cavs in game 3 for an easy winner and think they do the same tonight.  LeBron knows the importance of making another statement and I see him doing it again tonight. 

I'm going to lock this in early.   This is obviously a do or die moment here for the Cavs.  I see them easily covering this game as the first two have been ugly.   I have backed the Celtics in those first two games, but this one will be different for those young guns on the road here.  

I really like the Rockets here tonight to take game 2.  I backed them in game 1 and that was a loser, but this is now a must win game as going down 2-0 on your home court and traveling to the Warriors the series would be over.  Rockets will simply play better all the way around and I dont expect the Warriors to shoot that well again

I had the Celtics in game 1 and will back them again here.  I think most people will want to believe that Kingn James will have them play a lot better.  I just think that Stevens is such a damn good coach he exposed the Cavs on defense in the pick n roll.  I’m gonna ride Boston again

The Rockets know how importany this game is tonight.  In order to be the best you have to beat the best and tonight is a huge game I think Harden and company rise to the occasion..  I don’t think hey Win the series but sure emotion alone they get it done tonight

I know the line move here suggests something different but what is different to me is this Boston team.  There is just something about them and the fact they are here shows the heart this team has.  I think Brad Stevens is the best in the league and they key here is that Boston has the bodies to throw around at Lebron.  I wouldn’t be shocked if Boston somehow won this series.  

I have to take the Celtics here tonight in a close out game.  I do like what the Sixers have done with McConnell as they have found something that sparks the offense better than Simmons.  I can’t go against Brad Stevens who is the best coach in the NBA.  I think this  climbs throughout the day

This one is officially over.  What LeBron has done this series is just unreal.  Raptors gave everything they had in the crucial game 3 and came up short again.  LeBron knows the importance of this game tonight to get some extra needed rest.

I think this will be the game that the Sixers put everything together.  They have enough they don’t wanna get swept even though the series is over.  Since the series is 3-0 as well the betting public will likely be on Boston anyways.  Sixers get an easy one for the fans tonight

Pretty short and sweet here.  Pelicans gave their best effort avoiding going down 0-3 and they shot 50% compared to 38% for the Warriors.  Pelicans number will come down and Warriors will go up.  Golden St wins easily

I look for a huge response tonight for the Raptors.  They blew Game 1 losing SU I think tonight they have a fairly easy game tonight.  

I will take the Raptors here for Game 1.  I know there won’t be much respect for them from the betting public‘s view but I think they win this series.  Cavs have struggled big time on defense we saw that with the Pacers.  Lowry and Derozan don’t get the credit they deserve.  Statement Game 1

I'm going to lay the big number with the Rockets here.  I think the rest will benefit them big time as the Jazz are coming off a hard fought series.  Similar to last night's winner I had with the Warriors I think the Jazz are getting respect like the Pelicans were and this game gets ugly.  

I think this Warriors team is going to surprise a lot of people.  I also think the Pelicans are very over valued here and are a bad match up against Golden St.  The fact New Orleans swept Portland and now are catching 9 will have the public all over them.  Curry I expect to see tonight and the Warriors will run away

I has the Thunder in a crazy comeback last game and think they will ride the momentum here.  Yes the Jazz have played great and look the part I just have to take Westbrook and company as we know how much of a competitor he is.  The experience lies with the Thunder as well

I think the Raptors end this series here tonight.  This has been a home team series but I think it’s time  take a look at Toronto.  The comeback they had was crazy and even covered.  Derozan and Lowry will step it up big time tonight

Well the home team has won every game so far in this series and I dont see it switching up here.  The Bucks blew out the Celtics in game 3 and were doing the same in game 4 but let them claw their way back into but ultimately held on.  It's still hard for me to trust Boston on the road with all the major injuries they have   

I think most think this Thunder team is dead in the water, but I think we get a major performance out of them tonight.  The Jazz have taken 3 straight now and there is a lot of negative surrounding the Thunder by the media.  When that happens I tend to back that team.  Thunder win easy tonight 

I just think the Raptors are a lot better than the Wizards.  Yes, they dropped the last two games but you can expect a big effort here tonight.  The Raptors have one of the best home courts in the league going 36-7 so far on the season

I think this line has finally reached a huge over reaction.  The Sixers were

only favored by 6.5 @ Home in the first two games and they actually lost one of those.  Now that Philly has won both road games this line has flown up.  It’s a big overreaction to me and Miami isn’t going to lay down

No choice but to take the Thunder here to try and square this series up.  They know going 3-1 means he Series is over so the effort will be at the all time max tonight.  I don’t think the Jazz can repeat that performance from last game as well

I know people are going to say it's a must win situation here for the Cavs and sure it is, but I just think something is wrong with this team and I really like to momentum of the Pacers right now.  I mean lets face it the Pacers could be up 3-0 going for the sweep right now if wasn't for a close loss in game 2.  

I had the Wizards in game 3 and they blew out the Raptors.  I don't think they can repeat that performance which was near perfect.   They shot 55% from the field 90% from the free throw line and 44% from long distance.  I see Toronto winning this one and ending the series in game 5

I hade the Bucks in game 3 in an easy blowout win.  I think they get the job done again today and tie this series back up.  Every game so far the home team has covered.  I don't see Milwaukee having a let down here after a nice performance 

Cant pass up on the T Wolves now at this price.  I like this situations a lot as Minnesota will want to avoid going down 3-0 in the series.  I think this is way too many points for Houston to be laying given the circumstances.  

Interesting switch in the line here.  Another home team down 2-0 in the series but are favored by 6.  Odds makers are tilting their hand here IMO.  I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bucks came back and won this series actually 

Another situation here where we have the home team down 2-0 in the series and I play this angle every time because it is profitable.  The Wizards will get one win at least and the first will come tonight.  Raptors shot over 50% in both games that will likely come down big time

I have been on the Warriors the first two games of this series but will look to fade them here.  Game 3 is obviously crucial here as you can’t go down 3-0 and expect to win so the effort will be there.  Also throw in the fact that Coach Pop wife passed away they will want to win it for him and their family here tonight

I backed the Thunder in game 1 of the series and will back them again here tonight.  I think this Thunder team is one to keep your eye on this post season.  They have the experience and I believe that carries them here

I like Portland here to bounce back after dropping game 1. These types of must win games are the ones I like with a home team and going down 2-0 with the next two being on the road is pretty much over.  Portland has a great home court and they won’t shoot as bad as the first game and New Orleans won’t shoot as well

As much as I want Boston to win I don’t see it happening.  The injuries will catch up eventually and I stayed away from Game 1 just because everyone is pumped for that first one.  I think the Bucks really control this game tonight and Win this one and ultimately the series

I backed the Warriors in game 1 and will again here with a bigger number.  As I mentioned this Warriors team was going through the motions and now we are seeing a focused and hungry bunch after being dismissed by a lot of people with Curry being out

I like the Thunder here to make a statement this post season.  I will be riding them a lot as I think the talent rises when it comes post season and we all know how much they have on that team.  The Jazz are a great story no doubt but what’s their experience here?  Thunder roll

Don’t sleep on this Portland team.  They actually had the benefit of some rest down the stretch while the Pelicans had to play their tails off to get in.  The fact New Orleans played so well is keeping this line lower.  Portland has a huge and underrated home court advantage and I think they get the job done easy tonight

I think the Warriors werent interest at all come the end of the regular season as the Rockets locked up the one seed.  I also think now the Warriors will have plenty of motivation to make a point as people are saying how bad they will struggle with Curry being out first round.  Golden St makes a statement game 1

Two of the hottest teams are squaring off here tonight.  I had the Jazz last night in a blowout 40 point win over the Warriors.  I think now Portland gets it done tonight to lock up the 3 seed and catching the Jazz at the right time.  

This is a big game for the Pelicans as if they win they are the 6 seed and could fall to the 7 with a loss which is wha they want to avoid.  The Spurs are just habring on right now dealing with those injuries.  The Pelicans have been playing great ever since the Cousins injury

This is a very important game for the Jazz as they could fall from the 4 seed all the way down to the 7.  On the other hand this game means absolutely nothing to the Warriors.  I think we get a big effort regardless of the players being out.  This Jazz team is playing with a lot of confidence 

I have to take the Nuggets here tonight as they sit in the 9th spot and can’t afford a loss or they are done.  I Portland has a lot to play for wanting to lock down that 3 seed but this is more important to Denver 

Let’s take the Thunder here with a big effort as the West is so crowded they haven’t clinched a playoff spot yet.  The Heat and have nothing to play for I actually think they will throw the game because they would rather move down and play Boston in the first round they are hurt

The young Sixers will be pumped here for this one tonight.  The Cavs won a game last night but needed a Mountain come back to do so.  The Sixers are flat out on fire right now.  They have won 12 straight and still could over take the scabs for the 3 seed.  I’m not stepping in front of Philly right now

The Pacers really have zero motivation here tonight as they have locked up a playoff spot.  They could move up to the 4th seed but that doesn't matter as the 4 and 5 play each other first round so there is no need for them to show up.  The Nuggets survived a OT win after they let Milwaukee come back.  Denver is fighting for a spot right now sitting in the 9th spot just one game behind.  They cant afford and losses 

I will lay the -4 here with the Thunder.  The Warriors can't get the #1 seed and are now locked into the #2 seed.  With that they have nothing to play for while the Thunder still are fighting for their playoff lives.  They are only 1.5 up on the 8th seed right now.   A win here would pretty much seal it up for a playoff berth. 

A win here would clinch a playoff berth for the Bucks which I think they do.  More importantly for them though is that they are trying to climb up the seed spots to avoid playing the Raptors first round.  With the Celtics dealing with all sorts of injuries still Milwaukee comes out on top 

Yea some will say this line is inflated and that is probably true but does anyone really want to play Nova right now.  This team is just clicking and are a terrible match up for this Michigan team.  Wagner had a career game vs Loyola but the talent he will face tonight he won’t have the edge at all.  Nova has made everyone look silly and I see it no different tonight.

The Nuggets are on the outside looking in.  While I know the Bucks still have a lot to play for I think more of the motivation is with Denver.  They simply can’t afford a loss especially at home.  So with this short price we will take it

The Rockets have all but sealed up the #1 seed for the playoff.  So clearly the motivation is with one team and that is the Spurs.  They have not locked up a bid yet for the playoffs and the West is a mess right now.  I think they rally here against their rival and get the job done

I like Nova here over Kansas.  I think KU will get a lot of credit for beating Duke, but they were pretty lucky and granted you need luck, but Nova is a team that will make you pay for every little thing.  Nova played a pathetic game against Texas Tech shooting 33% only making 19 fields for the whole game and still won by double digits.  Nova is just head and shoulders above everyone else after watching all these games.  I think Nova is your 2018 National Champs! 

wrong team is favored here in this game tonight.  A spot for the playoffs is on the line tonight as the Pistons sit in 9th place in the East behind the Wizards.  We will get a max effort here no doubt about it.  

I think the Jazz put the beat down here on the Celtics tonight who are battling a ton of injuries.  The Jazz have had two days while the Celtics are on their 4 straight road game.  Utah is just holding on to the 7th seed right now so they need wins.  

I was against the Cavs last night in an easy winner and will be against them again tonight plaing a back to back.  Love got hurt and I doubt he plays.  Also the Hornets are a long shot to make the playoffs but they aren't eliminated yet so the effort will still be there plus they have won 4 straight

Yea, the Cavs are playing well winning 5 straight games with two of those coming on the road.  I just think the bigger effort will come from Miami who is fighting for the final playoff spot.  A win here tonight would pretty much seal the deal for them.  They are also coming of back to back tough road losses so a bounce back plays a huge role.  

I think the betting public will likely side with Portland here because of how hot they have been and the two sharp shooters they have in Lillard and McCollum.  The Pelicans though have really turned it around and with a win here tonight they would have a legit shot of grabbing the 3 seed from Portland.  I look for New Orleans to get it done 

I had the Nuggets last night in a loser as they laid a huge egg in the 2nd half.  People might say the Raptors have motivation, but I dont see it as they pretty much have the 1 seed on lock down right now and aren't looking to blow anyway away.  They have failed to cover in 6 straight games now.  The Nuggets really need one after last night as they are fighting for their playoff lives now

I know the Sixers are hot right now and would love the 3 seed over the Cavs.  I just think with denver currently being out of the 8th spot right now we will see them have a lot more motivation.  They have won 2 straight road games and I like the momentum they have.

I know most will say this is an important game for Miami as they sit in the 7th spot just ahead of the Bucks by .5 game.  Given the schedule though I think its just as important for the Pacers here as they have 6 of their next 7 on the road and two of those games are against the Warriors.  They need this one badly tonight.  

I backed Nova last game vs West Virginia and will back them again here.  I think Nova is just by far the better team.  I know Tech is known for their defense, but as WVU found out you have to play a full 20 minute game against this experienced bunch.  I know this is a big line, but I think WVU matches up better against Nova and we saw what happned there the last 8 minutes of the game

Florida St has had a nice run here, but I believe it comes to an end here tonight.  Michigan is playing as well as any team right now.  I think this is a great match up for them as well as their guard play continues to show up and lift them.  This will be the most athletic team FSU has faced

Right now Nova looks like the best team to me to win it all.  West Virginia getting some respect because of their first two games.  The biggest difference here is that they will be facing a veteran group of guards in Nova that can handle all the pressure they want to bring.  I think Nova blows them out

I don’t believe Clemson will give Kansas any struggles here as this is practically another home game for the Jayhawks playing in Omaha.  Kansas hasn’t been getting much respect by the odds makers this post season but they were a 3 pointer away at the buzzer from covering vs Seton Hall which was a gross loss for me.  Clemson just isn’t a good matchup here

I’m going to take my chances here with the Kings tonight to cover against the Hawks.  Atlanta is coming off a crazy Win @Utah as a 13 point dog.  I think they are due for a major let down!  I also see the Kings wanting some sort of revenge from earlier this season as they lost by 40+ points at Atlanta

Kansas St has no reason for being here.  They really struggled with 16 seed UMBC their last game.  IKentuxky played a Buffalo team that destroyed Zona so I was more impressed with Kentucky.  I get odds makers weren’t going to make Coach Cal and crew double digits but I think it should be around there.  Kentucky Hs the length athletes and coaching here to cover against Kansas St

This is an inter ting game here.  I’m taking here for one they have a lot better guards and hats important this time of the season.  A&M is coming off Off a blowout win over UNC where everything simply went their way.  Those teams scare me next game out as opposed to a team coming off a late second win like Michigan did vs Houston.  Michigan is the hottest team left in the tournament 

Believe it or not there is actually a chance that the Spurs could miss the playoffs.  I know Leonard is out but the Spurs have shown a sense of urgency here winning and covering 4 straight games.  The Wizards have pretty much locked up a spot for the East

I know Holliday is battling the flu tonight and probably won’t play which is why they are underdogs here.  I think this line is an over reaction to that.  The Pelicans can’t afford any slip ups at home as they are in a tough spot here for the playoffs.  Davis has been playing great and I think he can provide enough tonwin

Yes, the Rockets have been great all season but Portland has really turned their season around after All Star break.  They have won 13 straight  two wins over the Warriors during this stretch.  They also have a lot more to play for as they want the 3 seed in the West which will be a lot easier road come playoffs.  I will take the points

The T Wolves have been very disappointing to me even though they have battled injuries.  This team shouldn’t be fighting for a playoff spot.  The fact they are though and are playing the team right behind them I think they respond with a sense of urgency.  

The way West Virginia likes to play pressing and making it an up tempo game plays right into the hands here of Marshall.  This team likes to scores the ball averaging over 80 ppg and I dont think it will be a problem here tonight .  I'm just really surprised that this line is that high consdiering how good Marshall played against the shockers. 

I dont think Xavier is getting much respect here at all in the tournament.  Florida St looked good against Missouri, but that Tiger team was banged up big time and their superstar Porter was only playing his 2nd game and clearly isnt 100%.  I dont see Xavier having an issue here

I know this is a brutal spot for UMBC as everyone in the world knows it was the first ever a 16 seed has beaten a 1 seed.  In watching that game though they clearly didn't look like a 16 seed.  They have the guards that will matchup well vs K St. I can't lay double digits with this Kansas St team. 

These are two of the hottest teams in the tournament right now.  Houston barely survived their game against SDSU as they were lead by Gray who dropped 39 points.  Michigan has the length and guards to shut him down.  Michgian is just playing with all sorts of confidence as well.  Montana jumped on them early but Michigan held their ground and pulled away 

I think the wrong team is being favored here in this game.  Although Tech won by 10 that game was a lot closer than the final score indicates.  Florida actually matches up well against them and they have more talent.  Another key here is that I dont believe that Tech's best player Evans is 100% healthy either.  

I know this will be a public play for sure but Kansas has way too much talent here.  As I mentioned in the first write up this game is a huge advantage for them playing in Wichita and yet again playing another east coast team.  Most good teams have a little scare early before going on a run.  I think we see that here.

Another San Diego region game here I will take the dog.  This location does favor New Mexico St here as they are familiar with this area.  Clemson getting shipped clear across the country playing a super late game especially for East Coast time plays into this.  NMSU did beat Miami earlier this season when they were ranked 6th.

I'm not buying into this TCU team right here.  This is a tough one as they really only have one day to prepare since Cuse to won last night.  Cuse zone will create problems for the Horned Frogs as they aren't great from the outside.  It's also known that a team that wins a play in game goes on to win one in the tournament.  I think that happens here 

Another Big 12 team I am surprised they were this comfortable in.  Texas just doesn't pass the test for me at all.  I think Nevada was hosed on their seed as they should have been a 5.  This team is loaded with power 5 talent from transfers.  Nevada played a healthy early TCU team and lost by 4 and went on the road @ Texas Tech and gave them all they could handle.  They get it done