UAB losing to Richmond opens my eyes big time.  Richmond came into yesterday without a win and lost to two bad schools and were favored in both.  They had no problem with UAB who was 3-0 which tells me UAB played dog crap for competition and they are awful we shall see if it holds true.  Buffalo played a very competitive game against the tournament favorites in Cincinnati no choice but to play Buffalo here

Pitt to me is the worst power 5 school around and it's not even close.  Oklahoma St I was against them last night and they were destroyed but will back them tonight as they should have no problem against Pitt.  I'm going into much detail here but Pitt is flat out terrible

I was more impressed yesterday with what Wyoming did and opposed to Lafayette.  Lafayette faced a sluggish Iowa team that quite simply missed wide open shot after wide open shot in the first half.  This is a Wyoming team that won the CBI last season and returns it's 3 key players from that run.  It has carried over into this season.  

I'm not very high on this Wisconsin team this year after they did lose a lot from last season.  Baylor did lose their best player in Motley, but will have the best player on the court here in Manu Lecomte.  Baylor still has some big long lengthy guys that will cause havoc especially for the style the Badgers like to play 

The Hornets broke out last night game and I back them then against the Clippers.  I know the Clippers are nothing special, but they key when is struggling they just need to get one out of the way. 

The T Wolves will definitely be the public side here with all the names they have.  However when it comes to the road they are one of the worst defensive teams in the league. 

I think what people are failing to realize with this Hornets team is that they are home team.  They have a 5-2 home record and a 1-7 road record.  Hornet get it done tonight 

It's almost an automatic play for me when a team gets blown out and I mean literally blown out at home their last game like the Magic did losing by 40.  

The Magic the first two weeks of the season were one of the biggest surprises and are primed for a nice bounce back win here before heading back on the road.  

Magic are 7-1 ATS L8 games following an ATS loss.

The Sixers are now being priced as a pretty serious team.  Don't get me wrong,  I really like this team going forward but laying 7 I just cant do especially with them coming off the Warriors who you know they gave everything to try and beat them.  

The Sixers now have caught everyone's attention so teams won't be taking them lightly like they have for years now.  With the Jazz coming off a 40 point win @ Orlando maybe they found a little something and can carry that over even without Gorbert. 

Sixers are 1-5 ATS L6 home games vs team with a losing road record 

I'm not a buyer on this Oklahoma St coming off 3 blowout wins on their home court.  I know Carroll returns but now it may actually be a distraction as the others seemed to be playing well together.  On the other hand I came away super impressed with Texas AM in their first game just throttling West Virginia.  I might be over reacting but my eyes tells me that is a legit top 10 team.  I think the Aggies make another statement in NYC 

Call me a sucker for this one but have no choice not to take Creighton here.  I know they have a couple guys banged up from the Northwestern game but I was pretty impressed with that performance and was on the wrong side of them.  We all know what is going on with UCLA right now and they are a mess.  Creighton should handle business here as this is played in KC not very far from Omaha where Creighton is located

I like this Hawkeye team this year even though they are young a lot of these guys played a ton of minutes last year.  I think they will be undervalued this whole tournament actually.  Their length and size will cause problems for Lafayette plus they can go 10 deep if they want.  Lafayette's only test was one the road @ Ole Miss who was without their best player and they still gave up 94 and lost by 18.  Iowa should handle them by double digits 

I like the Hornets here tonight as both teams played last night in losing efforts.  The Hornets lost to the Bulls which sets them up for a big bounce back here tonight.  The Clippers also lost in a losing effort in OT to the Cavs.  I think it will be harder for them to bounce back knowing that they gave everything last night.  

The Nuggets are playing better than what people realize.  They have now won 5 of their last 7 and 7 of their last 10.  This is a short price to get them at home.  The betting public will no doubt be on the Pelicans with Cousins and Davis

I have been fading the Clippers and the books havent adjusted enough.  This team is a mess right now because of the injuries they are dealing with.  The Cavs are starting to play better now winning 4 of 5 and 3 straight road games.  

The Jazz are a mess right now losing 6 of their last 7 games.  The Jazz have yet to win a game on the road as well this season

I know the Badgers play very well at home but you just can't ignore how IMO how much better Xavier is all the way around.  Badgers do return their best player in Happ, but lost 4 starters from a team that won 27 games last year.

Xavier is a legit team here to win the Big East over Villanova.  They will have to two best players on the court here tonight in Macura and Bluiett these guys are both very good and will be looked at for the next level probably late first or early 2nd rounders.  Many are forgetting this team made the Elite 8 last year and have a great chance to do so again with the veteran leaders they have back

This is just way too points for a middle of the road ACC team to be laying especially on a neutral court.  The Hokies made the tournament last year, but are now without their two leading scorers. I know they have put up some monster numbers in their first two games, but against teams that just push the pace.  

St Louis is a team to take note of this year and the reason they won't get much love at the start here is because they had a bad season. Well, that was because they had so many transfers that had to sit out.  Well now they can play and they will miss Henriquez no doubt tonight, but we are just asking them to cover the number here not win outright

This game should get ugly in a hurry here as Michigan just has way to much talent compared to Southern Miss.  This Southern Miss team is a mess as they only won 9 games last year and things don't look any promising going forward.  Michigan wins this in a route

Love Northwestern this season as they could be a a serious run in the Big 10.  While they don't have the overall talent Michigan St does they have a ton of experience on this team.  I also think they have one the underrated gyms to play in because it's very small and compacted.  Creighton is due is for just an average year as they are going to rely on Foster so much.  Well NW has the guards to shut him down in this matchup

I like the T Wolves here tonight against the Spurs.  The T Wolves will be looking for revenge here from a loss earlier this season @ the Spurs.  They were actually favored in that game so figuring this is a home court and the Wolves are catching the Spurs on a back to back I think the price is too good.

Spurs are just 1-4 ATS on the road this season.  They come in winning 5 of 6 but they have beat teams like the Mavs Bulls and Suns, 3 of the worst teams in the league.  T Wolves are starting to play a lot better winning 6 of their last 8 with one of those losses being @ Warriors.  

Let's lay the short number here with the Pelicans tonight.   New Orleans is starting to play a lot better ball winning 5 of their last 6 games.  In fact their only loss during that run was against these Raptors.  Revenge will definitely be on their mind here tonight. 

The Pelicans also catch the Raptors at the right time as well with Toronto coming off a big upset win @ the Rockets last night.   

The Pistons are the surprise team in the NBA so far this season with a 10-3 record.  Detroit has won 5 straight and their first win during this stretch came against the Bucks.  

The Bucks have now won and covered 3 straight games.  I think the acquisition of Bledsoe has helped them a lot on both sides of the ball.  I still think the Bucks down the road are the better team this is a short price to grab them here. 

Let's take the Hornets here tonight as you can expect a huge effort from them coming off a rare 4 days off.  They are also finally healthy with Batum returning here tonight.  The Cavs were very lucky last game @ Knicks to have that come back win.  I still think they have major issues.  The Hornets have lost 4 straight but all 4 were on the road.  They seem to be the classic home/away team as they are 4-1 @ home this season

Let's go with Ball St here who might just be the best team in the MAC this season catching a ton of points tonight.  They return their best player in Persons and he is probably the 2nd beast in the conference.  This team won 21 games last year.

I just can't back on Oklahoma team who won 11 games last season.  Sure they probably will be better but laying this much is something I don't want any part of .

Let's take the Knicks here at home tonight against the Jazz.  Utah has been a disappointing team, but that shouldn't come as a surprise this season with the loss of Hayward in the off season.  They are also without their key big man in Gorbert.  

Utah is 0-4 on the road this season and come into this game losing 5 of their last 6.  The Knicks are playing refreshed this season they have won 4 of their last 6 games and have covered 5 of those during that stretch.  

Well Kentucky hasn't looked very good at all so far and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.  They lost a ton and it takes a while with new kids to adapt.  They barely beat Utah Valley St winning by 10 and only beat Vermont by 4.  

Kansas is very good this season even though they did lose Jackson.  Malik Newman a transfer who sat out will have a huge impact this kid can flat out play.  I think Graham really setps up and replaces Mason shoes.  

Jayhawks roll tonight

This is sneaky team to look out for in the Sun Devils.  I think Hurley in his 3rd season now has the headaches off his team.  They some outstanding shooters here that will be the difference with Holder and Evans returning along with Justice.  They also landed a top 100 recruit in Lawrence.  SDSU was a team that really came up short and not sure it will get any better here this year.  I know they return some key guys, but this isn't the same SDSU team like we are use to seeing but they are being priced as so

So we have the hottest team in basketball right now in the Celtics winning 12 straight.  This is jsut too much love here for me even though I do love this team.  The Nets have had two days off and you know they have circled this game.  Remind you they already beat the Cavs at home this year also.  The Celtics have a huge look ahead game with the Warriors coming to town on Thursday.  Too many points here

This will be a great game to watch with just talent everywhere.  I know Duke is always a public team and will probably be tonight, but what they have is just incredible.  This might actually be Coach K's best recruiting class ever and that is saying something.  

Spraty does have Miles Bridges who is a flat out player I just think Duke does have enough bodies to keep him honest and wear him down.  Grayson Allen has been at Duke what seems like forever but he is a veteran and will have these young guys ready tonight.  

This Clippers team clearly isn't the same.  I have fading them several times on their recent skid and no way I back them here.  They are still missing Beverly and Gallinari who are key starters and contributors.  They are now down 3 starters.  The Sixers should be pretty hungry here after dropping their first two road games of this trip.  Clippers 0-5 SU and ATS L5 games.  

All this talk about the Lakers with the Ball hype is getting them a little to much hype.  This teams have the same amount of wins, but if you strictly just went by what you see on TV you would think the Suns are a lot worse.

Suns here have the revenge angle after dropping the first game against LA by 2 points.  That was also the Lakers only road win of the season.  The Suns just had a nice upset win over the T Wolves and look for them to get one back on LA tonight.  

This line is just begging you to take the Bucks here.  Let's look back the Bucks were just 6.5 point favorites over the Lakers who are clearly worse than the veteran Grizzlies team.  

Grizzlies are finishing a 5 game road trip where they look to have a winning record with a win here so you can expect great effort.  This will also only be the 2nd game for the Grizzlies in 6 days so they are fresh here.  This will be the Bucks 3rd game in 4 days and coming with wins over Spurs and Lakers it seems like a flat spot to me

Think South Carolina is getting way to much respect here in this game tonight.  South Carolina has the epic run last season we are all familiar with, but they lost a ton on that team.  They will be playing the best team in the MAC here tonight.  Also, WMU will have the best player by far on the court in Wilder who is a legit NBA prospect.  Too many points for a bottom feeder SEC against a mid major with a lot of upside

This is a ton of points for the Cowboys to be laying here considering their two best players are out for this game being suspended in Carroll and Dillard.  That won't go well for a Oklahoma St team who is projected to be one of if not the worst team in the Big 12.  Charlotte has a nucleus back with their 3 best players returning.  This game is going to be closer than what people think 

I look for the Jazz to be hungry here.  They have lost 3 straight now and were just upset by the Sixers who were without Embiid.  The Jazz shot the worst they probably shoot all season last game and that was 30% yes 30% from the field.  You never see that.  Now with two days off to think about it I think we get a huge effort here.

Sign me up for the Thunder tonight as they will be a very pissed off team dropping another game last night @ Denver.  I think we see a max effort here.  The Clippers are very banged up with Rivers being questionable, Beverly out, and Galanari out.  This shouldn't be a problem at all for OKC to blow them out after losing 4 straight

Laying the big number here with Texas Tech and all their experience returning here.  The ball didnt bounce their way last year losing a lot of close games.  They should get off to a good start here vs South Alabama who many think will finish last in the Sun Belt and also lost their leading scorer from last year.

I love this Missouri Tigers team here against Iowa St.  The Cyclones have been a great team the last couple years, but now they are in a big rebuilding stretch replacing 4 starters that contributed big time.  Their returning leading scorer only averages 6 points per game from last year.  They thrived on the 3 point shot and lost practically everyone who can knock them down consistently. 

Mizzou will be a team full of interest for several reason this year hiring Martin from Washington.  Well he brought Michael Porter Jr with him to Mizzou also because his dad is the assistant.  But this kid is the real deal and everyone will find out why.  Mizzou lands a top 5 recruiting class.  Add that to the fact Mizzou returns their 3 leading scorers.  I think this team will be a handful . 

Wrong team is favored here plain and simple.  Dayton gets a lot respect because of their home court here but this team will be down this year in the always competitive A10. They won't be making the tournament or even getting close this year.  Ball St on the other hand in the MAC has hopes of making the tournament and could easily be the best team in that conference.  They return a lot of guys including their leading scorer and thats a positive with a team who won 21 games last year

This is a discount here on Bama given and it's because they are on a neutral court.  Bama won 10 conference games and 19 overall last year which left them on the bubble.  I think they are much improved this season in Johnson's third season.  They signed a top 10 overall player in Sexton and also got 2 time Bama Mr. Basketball in Petty.  Both are guards who will contribute right away.  Throw those two into the mix that they also return 4 starters to give them some quality depth.  

Memphis will be going the other way losing key transfers.  The AAC 2nd leading scorer and his brother who was AAC fresh of the year both transfer to Kansas.  They have a bunch of new faces everywhere only returning 2 starters. 

I just can't back this young Sixers team here as I doubt they have much interest in this game considering they have a huge look ahead with the Warriors.  Also the Kings might have just found something and will play with a lot of energy going against another young team here.  Also I can't recall the last time the Sixers were favored on the road let alone laying this many points.

I think it's time to fade the Pelicans on this road trip.  They have covered all 3 games so far but those were against the Bulls, Mavs and Pacers.  I  think they run into a buzz saw here tonight playing one of the top teams in the East.  The betting public won't have anything to do with the Raptors here after they have failed to cover 3 of their last 4 games. 

Another total here tonight that seems a little to high.  The Suns were a team earlier in the season that was scoring in bunches I think now the pace for them has slowed down some and also their offense is struggling a little bit.  

With Whiteside back in the lineup here the Heat will play a different style of ball and they will dictate the pace of this one.  The Heat have only gone over the total once in the last 5 games and the only reason is because that game went to OT.  

I had the under in the Suns last home game as that game was played in the 90's with a total of 233.  It seems that the books are begging you to take the over here.

The totals have been crazy high in Magic games to start the season as for a while they were flying over.  I think now that the Magic have had a couple days rest and coming off back to back losses the effort will be there all the way around.  Throw that in with the fact that the Knicks played a thriller last night in a comeback win over the Hornets that went over the total.  The Knicks shot 60% last night which everyone knows is extremely to follow up especially with travel and a back to back situation.  

Let's take a look at the Spurs here as I think they are being undervalued since they have had a slow start to the season.  Well the Clippers are being very overrated right now as they have only played one yes one true road game to start the season.  Clippers are without Danillo their best outside shooter.  I think Spurs get the job done tonight

I like the Pacers here at home tonight as I think the betting public will go with the Pelicans here since they have the big names.  So the Pelicans have covered and won SU their last two road games but each were by one point and against the Bulls and Mavs two of the worst teams in the league.

The Pacers are 3-1 this season at home so far.  The fact they lost back to back games to the Knicks and Sixers is keeping this low, but both of those games were on the road.  Myles Turner seems to be 100% now so I think Indiana gets it done tonight

Let's take the under here as I think the total is being very inflated here.  First we are catching the Bucks with 3 days of rest and they will be motivated here as they dropped the first meeting between the 2.  

Total is the first meeting was 213 so that is also playing into this line, but now the total has gone through the roof literally because of the Cavs struggles.  I think we see both teams lock in tonight with Cleveland coming off a terrible loss against the Hawks.  Also in the first meeting the Cavs had their best offensive performance % wise of the season.

Like the under here tonight with a Heat team who just scored 104 last night in a win over the Clippers.  This Miami team really isn't into running up and down the court here only scoring over 100 twice in the last 5 games, so asking to hit over 226 combined seems like a big stretch.  Also, the betting public jsut bets the overs blind in Warriors games so they are always a little inflated especially at home.  

Let's take the Under here tonight as I think the Suns will be a tired team playing their 3rd game in 4 days and on a back to back with travel.  The reason this total is set high because both these teams have already played and it went over the total set at 229.  The Nets here are well rested with two days off so I think they can hold the tired Suns team in check.  Both teams probably do score in the 100's here I just don't see both going over the 110 mark.  

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Mad I missed the good opener here, but still will take the Thunder.  I have cashed in on Boston here during this winning streak, but let's face it they haven't been beating world beaters with the Spurs, Sixers, Kings Heat.  With two days off prior to this game I think the Thunder are going to come out and make a statement win here tonight.  

The Suns have looked like a different team here since firing their coach and letting Bledsoe go.  I just think given this spot after back to back road underdog wins I'm banking on them coming up short tonight against the Knicks who were just blown out by the Rockets.  I dont think that was a great spot for New York there as the Rockets just dropped a game to the Sixers.  Prior to that loss the Knicks did win 3 straight.  

First game off the road trip for the Pistons and normally look to fade these teams, but they only played 3 road games out west won 2 of them beating the Clippers and Warriors.  Now they have had two days of rest which helps as well.  The Greek Freak is putting up all kinds of numbers right now, but this Bucks team just isn't playing very good right now.  Their only win in their last 4 games is against the Hawks who have 1 win.  

I think the Spurs are still being priced way too low given what we have seen from them so far.  They look a below average team right now, but aren't being priced as one.  

When generally the bottom half teams play the Warriors and the Warriors have had two days rest they are easily favored by double digits.  The fact the Spurs are still a household name keeps this lower than what it should be.  

My free pick was on the Warriors last game @ Clippers and they just destroyed them.  I expect the same result tonight as Leonard and Parker are still out

The Jazz may not be the flashiest team in the league, but so far this season they get the job done at home with a 4-0 record so far.  Portland right now despite their 4-3 record are really struggling on offense.  They have failed to cover in 3 straight games and have shot under 40% their last 3 of 4.  The Jazz are a very good defensive minded team I think Jazz protect their home court tonight 

I'm really not sold on this T Wolves team at all.  When you look back at it they could easily have 0 wins on the season.  They banked in a 3 against the Thunder at the buzzer, barely beat them the 2nd time around, survived OT last game and beat the Jazz in the final seconds.  The Pelicans just lost to the Magic, but I won't hold that against them as they have been a very pleasant surprise to start the season.  

I was way off last night on the Bucks as I thought they would show up against the Thunder.  That didn't happen and I will be fading them here on a back to back.  For me the Hornets are getting healthier even though Batum is still out.  They have back to back impressive wins over the Grizzlies and red hot Magic.  This is also their final home game before they hit the road for 5 of their next 6.  I think we see a big effort here

Let's take the Lakers here as a live home underdog.  First, the Pistons are in a very tough spot right now coming off back to back road underdog wins over the Clippers and Warriors.  This is just a prime let down spot here for them.

I also think the Lakers bounce back as they hung tough with the Raptors and then lost to the Jazz @ Utah which you can't blame them for either.  Remind you this is clearly being inflated because the Pistons were just a PK at the Knicks the other week.

I like the Lakers here who have had two days off returning home and this will be the Pistons 3rd road game in 4 days.  

I'm not sure why the Thunder are favored here given what we have seen from them so far but let's take the points here.  The Thunder have been swept by the T Wolves to start the season and they don't like anything special right now.  Their only wins have came against the Knicks, Pacers and Bulls., 3 of the bottom teams in the East.  

Now looking at the Bucks their only two losses came to the Cavs and the Celtics.  They did already beat the Celtics as well.  I just think this young Bucks team has something to prove and will get the job done tonight.  The Thunder just don't deserve to be favored here in this situation.  

This total is just way to high for this match up.  The Magic played last night against the Hornets and that total was just 210.  Now it's up 15 points playing their 2nd of a back to back?  I also think the Pelicans are in a tough spot here as they beat the Cavs their last game.  

Both teams so far have been over teams, but they have clearly adjusted big time as this will be the biggest total for a Pelicans game and the 2nd highest for the Magic so far.  

Take the under

Let's take the Rockets here in a rematch as they won't be over looking the Sixers now beings how they just faced them.  They key last time was that the Rockets were missing Ariza and Nene.  Now both are back and also the Sixers might be missing some key players with Redick and Embiid.  Rockets were just favored by 3 @ Sixers so this is a discount here

Going to go with this situational total here.  Another case where we have both teams playing back to back games each scored over 100 points and the Nuggets went over the total.  Not only is it a back to back game here but also travel involved.  Also here it's hard to ask two teams to both score over a 100 when neither team averages making 10 3's per game.  This is also a let down spot for the Knicks as well so you can expect their offense to drop off here

I will back the Celtics here tonight against the Spurs as they are catching them on a back to back.  The Spurs just haven't looked very good their last 2 games and when you think about this team could easily have a couple more losses under their belt.  

The Celtics had the day off, but are riding a 4 game winning streak and covering in all 4 of those as well.  The Spurs are still without their best player in Leonard and it has became clear that they miss him on both ends.  

Like the situation here with the Knicks as they will be hungry for their first win.  This is similar reason why I backed the Bulls last night.  Also, the Nets are in a very difficult spot tonight as they are coming off a huge upset win over the Cavs.  While, that win does look good I haven't been impressed with the Cavs this year as the Bulls gave them a game and the Magic even throttled them.  I think the Knicks get the job done here 

I think it's safe to fade the Rockets here until they get healthy especially on the road.  The Rockets are without Paul Nene and Ariza.  Those are all 3 big pieces to the Rockets as we were aware last game as they should have lost SU to the Sixers.  The Rockets also struggle big time on defense as they have gave up over 100 points every game expect one when it was 98 points.  I think the Hornets are the right side here

I think the Clippers are taking a big step up in class tonight as they have had the luxury of playing on their home court for the first 3 games beating the Jazz, Suns and Lakers.  I think they find some trouble in Portland tonight who has been very impressive out of the gates to say the least so far.  I think the books are slow to adjust on Portland right now and in this game because the Clippers have covered all 3 of theirs so far.  

We all know this Bulls team is down this year this is no arguing that.  However, I am impresses with their effort here so far as they gave the Cavs all they could handle the other night and even put up a good fight against the Spurs.  So they have played those two teams and also the Raptors it's hard to find a tougher schedule out of the gate like that.

This team just like the Mavs last night we is desperate for their first win.   The thing to remember is that the Hawks are no good also as their only win came against the Mavs who just picked up their first.  Now, they are without their best player in Schroeder who really makes that offense go.  I look for the Bulls to pull away with their first victory tonight

We are seeing a big over reaction here as the Wizards just covered on the road @ Denver and even won SU.  They were steamed up to 5 point dogs in that game and now are laying 7 @ Lakers.  Are the Lakers really that much worse than the Nuggets?  No way!  

I don't trust this Wizards team laying a number like this on the road simply because of the defense or lack there off they decide to play.  I think that keeps the Lakers close here and wouldn't be surprised to see them win outright 

So we get one of the faster paced teams in the Suns against one of the slower paced teams in the Jazz.  Generally teams that play this slow always win the pace battle and with a young team like the Suns I think that will frustrate them some here.  

The betting public will look at this and automatically bet the over, but these two are just combining for 197 points a game.  Also the Suns had their breakout performance last game and shot the lights out of it which won't happen here against a very good defense.  

Paul George gets to face his former team here.  You know the Thunder will be looking to get him involved early and often here.  Well you look at this Pacers roster it is just terrible.  They are also missing Turner and Robinson for this game.  Last night we saw the Pacers upset the T Wolves, but they were without Butler in that game.  The thunder are coming off back to back losses and the last one was a buzzer beater.  They now have had two days off and I think make a statement win tonight.  I normally don't lay this many points in NBA, but given this situation I think it's right

Let's take the under here in this game as we have a unique situation here.  Both teams played last night and now have to travel so that is against them.  Also both games went over the total as well which give us the edge with this total being set to high.  I also think we will see the best defensive effort from the Cavs here before they have two days off.  Neither team is great by any means shooting the 3 ball and with a total this high you will need a decent percentage from both teams here

Like the Nuggets here tonight to bounce back after really letting one slip away against the Wizards by making just dumb turnovers.  Tonight they get some relief because the Hornets aren't near full strength.  

Batum has been out which is a starter, they will also be missing Zeller and Carter-Williams.  MKG is also questionable tonight as well.  I think this is a good spot to back the Nuggets here who will want to start this road trip with a win

I think this Wizards team is pretty overrated and I really don't care for this roster much as the depth isn't there.  They are also lucky to be 2-0, surviving two close home games against the Sixers and Pistons.  They have refused to play defense so far and the Nuggets will slow this game down getting them uncomfortable.  Nuggets win this pretty easy

Alright I will take one more shot here with the Suns as I don't obviously think they are as bad as that first game.  I do like them catching the Lakers off their first game last night vs the Clippers since the Lakers team is so young it could be a little difficult for them here not because they are tired but just for the fact they won't be as interested here tonight and plus the Suns will be out for blood after their awful performance.

I think it's going to take a while now for the Celtics to find their rhythm here as we all know they are dealing with the loss of Hayward.  It wouldn't be as big of an issue to me if they had more experience, but its 2nd year player Brown and rookie Tatum asked to step up.  While, I do love both of them I think right now isn't the right time.  This Sixers team was right in the game @ Washington and they are a team to keep your eye on especially healthy.  Sixers actually have the better matchups here also  

Love the Bucks here tonight for their home opener against their division rival in the Cavs.  I wasn't very impressed with the Cavs at all on opening night as we all know what the Celtics had to over come and go through and they still had a chance at the end of the game.  The Bucks are a team in the East to look out for as we saw first hand with how they handled Boston @ Boston.  The Greek Freak is a machine and the Cavs have no one including LeBron that can stop him.  

Suns probably aren't a playoff team yet, but they have some great young pieces in place to make a run in the next few years.  Portland has two good guards in Lillard and McCollum but the Suns match up well with them here.  However, McCollum will be out for this game serving a suspension.  The Suns have the edge here with that

This might be a sucker bet right out of the gate, but who let's be honest who doesn't think the T Wolves will be very good with everything they have done this off season.  The additions of Butler and Teague to go along with Towns and Wiggins.  The main reason here for me is the fact Parker and Leonard are both out for the Spurs tonight.

Like the Mavs here tonight as I think this team could be a major sleeper with the loaded western conference.  When the Mavs drafted Dennis Smith I thought he was the biggest steal of the draft.   The Hawks on the other hand I think will really struggle this year as quite simply they don't have any scoring options outside of Schroeder.  

No team made a bigger splash this off season IMO than the Celtics as far as adding value to their team.  The trade in getting Kyrie was huge, plus the addition of Hayward.  Not to mention they drafted the best offensive player in Jayson Tatum.  This Celtics team can really defend the ball here.  Another major point in this game is that Thomas is out for the Cavs for a while.  It's going to be a major adjustment I think for them.  Yes they Wade now, but his minutes will be limited.  Celtics will want to prove something here I think they win here tonight

The Over has now hit 3 straight games and we all know the betting public will be all over that now.  I just think with the Cavs facing elimination now going on the road  they will want to slow it down.  Also them hitting 24 threes last game which was a finals record has a lot to do with this inflated line.  The three ball has been on fire for both.  I don't see it happening with the Cavs here to keep it up.  

NBA FINALS GAME OF THE YEAR 

Well here we go here having the home team blow the doors off a team in the first two games of the series.   We all know the situation when you get down 3-0 in a series especially in the NBA Finals. LeBron and Kyrie I fully expect to be on fire.  Also I expect the refs to really change how they call the game meaning Cavs will be getting the benefit of the doubt most of the time.  This is a huge over reaction I love the Cavs tomorrow night!

I'm going with the Cavs here in game 2.  I just think this is very important for them to maybe not win but at least play a close game.  Getting blown in the first two games will only give more confidence to the Warriors.  Cleveland can't shoot any worse than they did in game 1.  I believe they will really try and control the pace here and slow it down

Love the Warriors here tonight who obviously still have a sour taste in their mouth after what happened last year.  This Warriors team is well rested and playing very well.  The matchup here is the biggest thing as I believe the Cavs don't match up across the board.  Warriors can also cause problems with the length of their guards.  Warriors make a statement game 1 tonight 

Yes this is a close out game for the Cavs and they will be plenty motivated but there is no doubt the celtics have played much better the last two even without their best player.  They return home where I expect a huge effort.  Cavs may win but not by double digits

This is just a crazy amount of points.  Yes, I know the Celtics have looked awful while the Cavs are red hot.  Now Thomas being out this line has sky rocketed.  Do the Cavs care how much they win by here?  I highly doubt that LeBron Kyrie or Love get a ton of minutes.  The Celtics are still saying all the right things.  They obviously aren't going to win, but will keep it within 17

Well it's the classic do or die situation here for the Spurs.  Return home after being down 2-0 in the series.  They may not win this game but getting 7.5 is simply way to much to pass up on.  The injuries are playing into this line as well.  Spurs are just to well coached

The Cavs are simply getting way to much respect here over the Celtics.  I believe this Celtics team are going to surprise a lot of people in this series.  Sure the Cavs have the rest factor, so did the Warriors over the Spurs in game 1 and how did that play out?  If it wasn't go Leonard going down the Spurs win easy.  Celtics are a great home team and will want to make a statement in game 1 with their backs against the wall. 

This game here tonight will most definitely be a sharp square divide.  The betting public will be all over the Spurs here no doubt as they were completely dominating the game from the get go.  Leonard goes down and the Spurs came crashing apart. Leonard is now obviously not 100% here and that is why Coach Pop went public about the play because he knows it will cost them big time.  Warriors come out guns blazing tonight  

The Celtics should have ended that series in game 6.  Wall hits the dagger 3 to give the Wizards the victory.  The Celtics have been dominant at home during this series winning every game by double digits.  I see no reason for that to change here tonight 

The Spurs sure looked great in game 6 at Houston, but now they travel to face the Warriors who have only played 8 games this postseason after sweeping the first 2 series.  The rest factor is huge here plus the Spurs without Parker they won't be able to stop them.  I think Warriors win easy 

I think we know who the better team is in this series now.  It is clearly the Rockets, even though they are down in this series.  They flat out blew the last game down the stretch and will respond here in a big way.  I actually don't think this ends up being that close of a game.  

Will take the Celtics here at home on a short price.  The Wizards destroyed the Celtics at home in both games, but I see Boston bouncing back here.  They have been great at home all year long with a 33-13 record.  Wizards despite their record have been terrible on the road with a 20-26 record 

This game has really gon back and forth and no surprise the Rockets made everything in game 4 aftermissing everything in game 3.  Now the Spurs return home and they are a team that rarely plays bad back to back bad games.  We saw how they bounced back in game 2 from game 1.  

Hard not to like the Jazz here getting 9 points at home in an elimination game.  I expect Hill to to be back this game which will provide a spark for them.  I thin most will say the Jazz are deflated, but they still have enough pride wanting to at least win one game.  They shot under 40% last game and were still in it the last few minutes.  

Have to like the Rockets here tonight as they are coming off an ugly game 3.  The Spurs have now won back to back games in a big way and that will sway the betting public.  They know if they lose this game the series is done with game 5 being back at the Spurs.  

We all know who the betting public will be on here.  The Warriors for obvious reasons.  The Jazz are being over looked as they are 7-2 ATS in the playoffs so far.  The have actually covered both games of this series, but that won't stop the betting public from being on them.   Jazz have a great home court advantage which goes under looked as well as they are 30-14 SU.  

We definitely know this line is inflated based on the Cavs were 7 point favorites at home.  On a neutral court that line would be 3 less making it 4 and throw in the home court for the Raptors this game should be around a pick em.  Odds makers have adjusted big time to the Cavs blowing them out.  Cleveland has been hot from 3 which is why the blowouts have happened.  I dont see him raining it in here tonight.  We all saw what happened last night in a crucial game 3 for Washington they blew the Celtics out 

Well the Wizards have had some tough luck in the first two meetings.  in game 1, they jumped out to a 16-0 and really controlled the game through the first 3 quarters.  In game 2, they they controlled that as well and end up losing in OT.  We all know how important game 3's are when down 0-2.  Wizards get revenge tonight