At 10:35 PM ET on Tuesday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (509) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (510). Boston (34-13) has lost three straight games — all upset losses — after their 103-95 loss to Orlando despite being a 10.5-point underdog. The Celtics should bounce-back with a strong effort as they are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. Boston is also 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games after a point spread loss. Furthermore, the Celtics have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games after losing three of their last four games. And while Boston has failed to cover the point spread in four of their last five games, they have then covered the point spread in 12 of their last 15 games after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games. Now the Celtics go back on the road where they have covered the point spread in 17 of their last 24 games. Boston has also covered the point spread in 21 of their last 29 road games with the Total set in the 200 to 209.5 point range.

Los Angeles (17-29) has won two straight games — both upset victories at home in the Staples Center — with their 127-107 win over the Knicks as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. The Lakers shot 56% from the field which was their best offensive effort of their season. But this Los Angeles team has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Lakers have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after winning two of their last three games. Additionally, not only has LA failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after winning their last two games at home but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 24 of their last 36 games after just playing their last two games on their home court. The Lakers will likely still be without their rookie point guard Lonzo Ball for this game as he deals with a knee injury. Los Angeles may also be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who is listed as questionable with an Achilles injury. The Lakers have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 21 games as an underdog getting 3.5 to 9.5 points. 25* NBA TNT Game of the Month with the Boston Celtics (509) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the Denver Nuggets (716) minus the points versus the Portland Trail Blazers (715). Denver (23-23) has lost two straight games after their 108-100 loss to Phoenix on Friday as a 9-point favorite. The Nuggets have bounced back to cover the point spread in 38 of their last 62 games after a straight-up loss. And while Denver has failed to cover the point spread in four straight games, they have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games. The Nuggets are a bit undermanned right now with Paul Millsap still out with a wrist injury and Kenneth Faried is questionable for tonight with an ankle. But Denver stays at home for this one where they are still 16-6 with an average winning margin of +6.5 PPG. The Nuggets have covered the point spread in 4 straight games at home against teams with a winning record on the road. Denver has also covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 home games as a favorite laying 6 points or less. Furthermore, the Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 4 games against fellow Northwest Division opponents, Denver has covered the point spread on all 4 occasions.

Portland (25-21) has won three straight games with their 117-108 win versus Dallas on Saturday as a 5.5-point favorite. The Trail Blazers made 52.3% of their shots in that game which was their best offensive effort in their last six games. But this Portland team has then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. They are also just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after a point spread victory. And in their last 21 games with the Total set in the 210 to 219.5 point range, the Blazers have failed to cover the point spread 13 times. Portland now goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games. And in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning record at home, the Trail Blazers have failed to cover the point spread 4 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 87-42-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Northwest Division Game of the Month with the Denver Nuggets (716) minus the points versus the Portland Trail Blazers (715). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (701) plus the point(s) versus the Charlotte Hornets (702). Washington (25-19) saw their two-game winning streak snapped on Monday with their 104-95 upset loss to Milwaukee despite being a 5.5-point favorite. The Wizards have now failed to cover the point spread in six straight games — but they have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after failing to cover the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. Washington may not have the services of forward Markieff Morris who is questionable with an ankle injury — but this remains a dangerous underdog who have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 14 games as the dog. Additionally, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games as an underdog of 6 points or less. This Washington team is looking to avenge a 129-124 loss to the Hornets back on November 22nd — and they have covered the point spread in 29 of their last 45 games when playing with revenge. And in their last 8 meetings with their Southeast Division rivals, the Wizards have covered the point spread 6 times.

Charlotte (17-25) has won two of their last three games after their 118-107 upset win at Detroit as a 3-point underdog on Monday. But the Hornets are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after after a straight-up win — and they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, Charlotte is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a double-digit victory. And while the Hornets have covered the point spread in four of their last six games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games. Now this team returns home where they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games. Charlotte is also 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games against teams with a winning record. And in their 10 home games in expected close games where they are listed in the +/- 3-point range, they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 110-39-5 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Month with the Washington Wizards (701) plus the point(s) versus the Charlotte Hornets (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (715) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (716). Cleveland (716). Cleveland (26-16) has lost seven of their last nine games after their 97-95 loss in Indiana on Friday as a 1.5-point favorite. The Cavaliers have lost their last two games despite being the favorite — and they have played 9 of their last 10 games Over the Total after suffering at least two straight upset losses. Cleveland has also played 12 straight games Over the Total after losing four or five of their last six games. Additionally, the Cavaliers have played 33 of their last 17 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a point spread setback. Now this team returns home for the first time since January 2nd after playing five straight games on the road — and they have played 9 straight home games Over the Total after being on the road for at least seven days. Cleveland has also played 5 of their last 6 home games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. This is a rematch of the Christmas Day game between these two teams that finished well below the 216 Total with the Warriors winning by a 99-92 score. We had a big play on the Over that day — and neither team could hit the side of a barn that day. The Cavaliers made just 31.8% of their shots along with making only 27% of their 3-pointers. They should shoot much better tonight as they have a 48.6% shooting percentage along with a 37.6% mark behind the arc when playing at home. Of course, Cleveland has since seen Isaiah Thomas return from injury — and his insertion into this rivalry should help the scoring on both sides since he is both a prolific scorer and a liability on defense because of his size. It is interesting that the Total has been installed in the 230s for this game like the Totals ended in last year’s NBA Finals — even after a combined 191 points were scored between these two teams three weeks ago. It looks easy to take the Under — and that makes me feel even more comfortable with this contrarian play.

Golden State (35-9) did not have Stephen Curry in that Christmas Day meeting between these two teams — so that explains some of the reasons why the Total has shot up over 15 points from that contest. The Warriors made only 46.3% of their shots in that contest which was well below their 51% mark for the season. That game started at a blistering pace — but with both teams unable to make their baskets, that fast tempo eventually waned as both coaches wanted their teams to take more time to get better shots. Golden State comes off a 127-125 win in Toronto on Saturday as a 5.5-point favorite. The Warriors have then played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a straight-up win. Golden State has also played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 7 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game, the Warriors have played 6 of these games Over the Total. Additionally, Golden State has covered the point spread in 13 of their last 19 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. This team is fully healthy again with Andre Iguodalo listed as probable despite his hip injury. The Warriors got on the road where they have played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total. Golden State has also played 12 of their last 16 road games with the Total set at 220 or higher. Lastly, in the last 8 games between these two teams in Cleveland, the game finished Over the Total 6 times. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break TNT Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (715) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (716). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (507) and the Los Angeles Lakers (508). Los Angeles (13-27) played their best defensive game of the season on Tuesday when they held the Kings to just 34.5% shooting in their 99-86 victory. Even with that strong defensive performance, the Lakers have allowed their last five opponents make 46% of their shots which is right in line with their 45.9% opponent’s field goal percentage for the season. Los Angeles did see the return of their rookie point guard Lonzo Ball who bolstered the offense with 11 assists along with pulling down 11 rebounds. While Ball’s shooting numbers have been disparaged by his many critics this season, his contributions to his team as the Floor General have been unappreciated. The Lakers have covered the point spread in two straight games — and they have then covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after covering the point spread in their last two games. Los Angeles stays at home in the Staples Center for this game where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total — and they have played 7 of their last 10 home games Over the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. Additionally, the Lakers have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record.

San Antonio (28-14) is a M*A*S*H Unit right now as they are burdened with a host of injuries. The biggest loss for the team is two-time Defensive Player of Year Kawhi Leonard who is out tonight with the shoulder injury he suffered a few days ago. Rudy Gay is also out for tonight with a heel injury while Tony Parker and Danny Green are questionable with ailments. Gregg Popovich has lamented that missing these players will impact the cohesiveness of the five players he can send out on the court — and that likely will hurt the team on defense much more than on offense. The Spurs come off a 107-100 win at Sacramento on Monday. That game finished well above the 199.5 point total which was the 22nd game that San Antonio has played Over the Total in their last 33 games in the month of January. Additionally, the Spurs have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total against teams with a losing record. Additionally, San Antonio has played 4 straight road games Over the Total against teams with a losing record at home. Lastly, these two teams have played 7 of their last 8 meetings Over the Total — including playing four straight Overs when playing in LA at the Staples Center. Together, these team trends produce our specific 65-21 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Thursday TNT Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (507) and the Los Angeles Lakers (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Sunday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (808) minus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (807). Oklahoma City (20-16) saw their six-game winning streak snapped on Friday in a controversial 97-95 loss to Milwaukee despite being a 6.5-point favorite. The Thunder lost after Giannis Antetokounmpo made a buzzer-beating basket — however, replays confirmed that the basket should have been disallowed with Antetokounmpo stepping out of bounds just before taking the winning shot. Expect Oklahoma City to come out blazing tonight to get that bad taste out of their mouths. The Thunder dealt with a similar situation early in the season back on October 22nd when the Andrew Wiggins nailed a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Timberwolves to pull out a victory. The NBA later conceded that an illegal screen should have been called to nullify Wiggins’ basket. OKC responded to that disappointment with a 114-96 blowout win at home over Indiana as 13-point favorites in their next opportunity to take the court. The Thunder have covered the point spread in 45 of their last 70 games after a loss by 3 points or less — and they have covered the point spread in 20 of their last 31 games when that loss by 3 points or less occurred on their home court. The team will be without both Andre Roberson and Paul George who are both dealing with injuries. But the team still has Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony with the latter helping the team more since accepting the role as primarily an outside shooter to better compliment Westbrook’s offensive game. Oklahoma City looks to avenge a 97-81 upset loss in Dallas back on November 25th as a 6-point underdog. The Thunder have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 21 games when avenging a double-digit loss to their opponents when playing in their gym in that last game. OKC has also covered the point spread in a divisive 71 of their last 119 games when playing with revenge for a double-digit loss — and this includes covering the point spread in 3 of their last 4 along with 20 of these last 31 situations.

Dallas (12-25) has pulled off three straight upset victories after they pulled that number again on Friday with their 128-120 upset win in New Orleans as a 6.5-point underdog. The Mavericks shot 55.4% from the field which was their best shooting effort in their last thirteen games. Dallas is getting great play from their rookie Dennis Smith Jr. — but this team looks primed for a letdown tonight. The Mavericks have failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 21 games after covering the point spread in at least three straight games. Even worse, Dallas has failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 road games when entering that game having covered the point spread in at least three straight games. The Mavericks have also failed to cover the point spread in 20 of the last 33 games after a win on the road — and they have also failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 24 games after upset win on the road as an underdog. Dallas has also suffered letdowns and failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a game against a fellow Southwest Division rival. This is the Mavs fifth game on the road over their last six games — and this is their sixth game in ten days. Dallas has failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games when playing their sixth game in ten days. 25* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month with the Oklahoma City Thunder (808) minus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (807). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the New Orleans Pelicans (810) minus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (809). Dallas (11-25) has produced two straight upset victories as they followed up their 98-93 upset win over Toronto as a 5.5-point underdog with their 98-94 upset win at Indiana as a 3.5-point underdog on Wednesday. The Mavericks have then failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 23 games after an upset win as a road underdog. This will be Dallas’ sixth game in the last ten days — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games when playing at least their sixth game in ten days. Additionally, the Mavericks have failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games with the Total set in the 210 to 219.5 point range — and this includes failing to cover the point spread in three of their last four road games with the Total set in that range. Furthermore, Dallas has failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games played on a Friday. 

New Orleans (18-16) has won three straight games with their 128-113 win over Brooklyn on Wednesday. The Pelicans are then 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. New Orleans stays at home where they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The Pelicans have also covered the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. And in their last 15 games as a favorite in the 3.5 to 9.5 point range, New Orleans has covered the point spread in 10 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 67-21-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Month on the New Orleans Pelicans (810) minus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (809). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (703) and the Golden State Warriors (704). Over six months after last year’s NBA Finals, it is safe to give away a trade secret: I was pounding the Over in the NBA Finals because the betting public and the oddsmakers were behind on appreciating the style of play that the Cavaliers were deciding to engage against the Warriors. While I expect more of the same for this early regular season game in this marquee television matchup, too much will have changed by the time the 2018 NBA Finals rolls around to ensure near automatic Overs if there is a third sequel between these two teams. The oddsmakers set the number rather high for Game One of the NBA Finals last year at 224.5 — and the Under hit with Cleveland shooting just 34.9% from the field in a Golden State blowout. The Total dropped to 222 and we pounded the Over in what turned out to be the Warriors’ 132-113 victory. The number jumped to 226.5 for Game Three and we still took the Over and got there with Golden State’s 118-113 victory. For Game Four, the number climbed to 227 yet we kept the Over going and won easily with the Cavs’ 137-116 victory. That finally prompted the oddsmakers to traverse the 230 Total threshold with the number placed at 231. We still took the Over and were rewarded with a 129-120 score with the Warriors closing out that series. With this Total for a regular season game with a reconfigured Cavs’ roster facing a Golden State team without Steph Curry who is injured, lets still pound the Over. The Warriors side of this equation is rudimentary. Golden State (26-7) saw their eleven-game winning streak snapped on Saturday in a 96-81 loss to Denver despite being an 8-point favorite. The Warriors shot just 38.6% from the field which was their worst shooting effort in their last twenty-two games. Expect Golden State to come out firing on all cylinders. Not only has Golden State played 6 straight games Over the Total after an upset loss but they have played 14 of their last 16 games Over the Total after an upset loss by at least 15 points as a home favorite. While the team certainly misses Curry, they still have plenty of offensive firepower with Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson along with Draymond Green and Shaun Livingston who are both listed as probable after dealing with nagging  injuries. The Warriors have played 4 straight games Over the Total against teams with a winning record.

Cleveland (24-9) should see LeBron James and company continue to deploy the same strategy they established last season to defeat the Warriors — especially with Golden State missing Curry and this Cavs’ team yet to incorporate Isaiah Thomas into their rotation (which might change everything). Cleveland’s basic plan is to use their depth to out-run and out-gun their opponents. They entered the NBA Finals last year scoring 120.7 points per 100 possessions which was the top mark in the last 40 years in the NBA Playoffs. They shoot tons of 3s — they entered last year’s Finals with 41.9% of their field goal attempts to be behind the arc. Granted, I am not even looking at what the numbers are this year for Cleveland because I don’t think it matters. This is how the Cavs wanted to play Golden State last year and they have not changed their roster in a way to change this formula. Defense was the biggest issue for this team last year — particularly in transition. Cleveland plans to sacrifice defense for easier transition points when the opponent does miss while they take and make more 3-pointers than their opponents. In other words, they try to out-do the Warriors’ style — and that is why we get huge numbers with the Over/Under that the Over still shatters. The Cavaliers enter this game having won six of their last seven games with their 115-112 win over Chicago back on December 21st. They shot 51.2% from the field in that win which was their fifth game in their last six contests where they made at least 50% of their shots. But Cleveland allowed the Bulls to make 55.3% of their shots after allowing the Bucks to make 52.4% of their shots in their previous game. Not coincidentally, the Cavs’ defense is missing one of their best defenders in Iman Shumpert who is dealing with a knee injury. The Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in five of their last six games — and they have then played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total after failing to cover the point spread in five or six of their last seven games. Cleveland has also paled 31 of their last 47 games Over the Total after a game where at least 220 combined points were scored. Furthermore, the Cavs have played 25 of their last 36 road games Over the Total with the number set in the 210 to 219 point range. Cleveland has played 4 straight games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. They have also played 9 of their last 12 games Over the Total against Western Conference opponents. Lastly, the Cavaliers have played 9 of their last 11 games Over the Total when playing with revenge. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break ABC-TV Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (703) and the Golden State Warriors (704). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the Dallas Mavericks (807) plus the points versus the Miami Heat (808). Dallas (9-23) is looking to build off their 110-93 win over Detroit on Wednesday as a 1-point favorite. That victory snapped a three-game losing streak in that game — and, not coincidentally, it was the first game back for their rookie sensation Dennis Smith who had missed the previous six games with a left hip strain. Smith scored 15 points while adding 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Look for the Mavericks to build off this momentum as they had covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a double-digit victory. Additionally, Dallas has covered then point spread in 4 straight games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 9 games when playing with one day of rest, the Mavs are 6-2-1 ATS. This Dallas team has a disappointing overall record — but they play hard every night for head coach Rick Carlisle. This team is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games agains teams with a winning record. And in their last 7 games on the road, the Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS.

Miami (16-15) has won five of their last seven gams with their 90-89 upset win at Boston on Wednesday as a 9-point favorite. Head coach Erik Spoelstra deployed a surprise zone defense in the 3rd quarter of that game that stifled this Celtics team — and the Heat held Boston to just a 37.5% shooting mark which was their best defensive effort in their last twelve games. Certainly Carlisle has reminded his team as to what he wants them to do if Miami plays some zone again tonight. Spoelstra felt compelled to reach into the coaching Bag of Tricks because he is dealing with a depleted roster. Big men Hassan Whiteside and James Johnson are both out with injuries and point guard Goran Tragic and Justice Winslow are both questionable with an elbow and knee themselves. As it is, the Heat have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover then point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread win. This team returns home to begin a four-game home stand after being on the road in seventeen of their last twenty-four games — so this team may not be able to stop themselves from letting out an exhale and letting up a bit in this game. As it is, they are just 4-15-2 ATS in their last 21 games on their home court — and this includes a 1-6-2 ATS mark against teams with a losing record on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 64-16-5 ATS combined angle for this situation. Dallas opened as the underdog which compelled me to label this game as our NBA Underdog of the Month but I am now seeing that the Mavs are the betting favorite in some spots now. Who knows where the line will be by tip off with these Miami injuries to Winslow and Dragic leaving them “questionable” as of now. Even if Dallas is laying points against a Heat team that will be playing Dragic and Winslow (the worst case scenario), this is a 25* play on a hard-working Mavs team with Smith back against a Miami team that I am expecting to be flat back at home). 25* NBA Underdog of the Month on the Dallas Mavericks (807) plus (or minus) the point(s) versus the Miami Heat (808). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Bulls (503) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Chicago (10-20) has been on fire since getting power forward Nikolo Mirotic back on the court after missing the start of the season due to injuries sustained when he got into a fight with teammate Bobby Portis. The Bulls are undefeated since Mirotic returned to the lineup — and they have won seven straight games after their 112-94 win over Orlando last night as a 5.5-point favorite. Chicago is scoring 111.0 PPG over their last five games while making 47.7% of their shots as they clearly are buoyed with Mirotic’s presence down low. For the season, the Bulls are scoring 99.3 PPG on a 43.5% shooting percentage so Mirotic’s impact has been impressive. The Magic shot just 39.3% from the field against Chicago which was the Bulls’ best defensive effort in their last eighteen games — so they are likely to come back to Earth tonight when facing LeBron James and company at least on the defensive end of the court. As it is, Chicago has palyed 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. The Bulls have also played 8 of their last 11 games Over the Total when playing without rest and none of their players logged in more than 29 minutes last night in their easy victory. Chicago goes on the road for this contest where they have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total. The Bulls have also played 4 of their last 5 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Cleveland (23-9) looks to bounce-back from their 119-116 upset loss in Milwaukee as a that snapped a five-game winning streak. The Cavaliers have then played 18 of their last 26 games Over the Total after an upset loss. Cleveland has also played 29 of their last 40 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 13 of their last 17 games Over the Total after a loss decided by 6 points or less. The Cavaliers have shot at leas 50% from the field in four of their last five games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in four of those last five games. Cleveland has then played 15 of their last 19 home games Over the Total after failing to cover the point spread in at least three of their last four games. The Over is also 15-5-1 in the Cavaliers’ last 21 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Over those last five games, the Cavs are scoring 115.0 PPG on 51.2% shooting — but they have allowed those five opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field while scoring 108.8 PPG themselves. Moving forward, Cleveland has played 20 of their last 27 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40% overall. And in their last 36 games as a double-digit favorite, the Cavaliers have played 24 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Central Division Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Bulls (503) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Utah Jazz (811) and the Boston Celtics (812). Boston (24-6) has won seven of their last nine games with their 124-118 win over Denver on Wednesday. The Celtics have then played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 straight games Over the Total after a narrow win by 6 points or less. The Over is also 9-2-1 in their last 12 games when playing with one day of rest. Now this team stays at home where they are averaging 106.5 PPG — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total. Boston has also played 19 of their last 25 home games Over the Total after winning six or seven of their last eight games. And the Over is 25-10-1 in the Celtics’ last 36 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. The team is likely to get Al Horford back on the court as he is listed as probable with his knee injury. That helps them on offense — and the fact that Marcus Morris will still be out with his knee issue takes away one of their better post defenders. Boston has played 11 of their last 15 games Over the Total as a favorite laying 3.5 to 9.5 points. Additionally, the Celtics have played 15 of their last 20 games Over the Total with the number set in the 190 to 199.5 point range. And in their last 5 games against Western Conference opponents, the game has finished Over the Total 4 times.

Utah (13-15) has lost four straight games with their 103-100 loss in Chicago to the Bulls as a 5.5-point favorite. The Jazz have then played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a point spread loss. This team looks to have Joe Johnson back as he is listed as probable despite his wrist injury to give the Jazz another offensive weapon. Now they stay on the road out east — and they are allowing home teams to shoot 48.4% from the field. Utah has played 7 of their last 9 road games Over the Total. The Jazz have also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Utah has played 7 of their last 10 games Over the Total against Eastern Conference opponents. And in the last 33 meetings between these two teams, the Over is 21-10-3. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Utah Jazz (811) and the Boston Celtics (812). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the Miami Heat (803) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (804). Miami (13-14) looks to bounce-back from their 102-95 loss to Portland on Wednesday as a 2.5-point favorite. The Heat have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 21 games after an upset loss as a home favorite. Now this team goes on the road where they have a winning 8-7 record based on tough defense as they are holding their opponents to just a 43.8% shooting percentage. Additionally, Miami has covered the point spread in 14 of their last 20 road games against teams with a winning record at home. And in their last 45 road games as the underdog, the Heat have covered the point spread in 29 of these contests. Additionally, Miami has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 encounters with their Southeast Divisional rivals in this Hornets team.

25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Month with the Miami Heat plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets. Best of luck for us -- Frank.

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At 7:35 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (708) minus the points versus the Denver Nuggets (707). Boston (23-6) has lost two of their last three games with their 108-85 upset loss in Chicago on Monday as a 5.5-point favorite. The Celtics shot only 39.8% from the field which was their first shooting effort in their last thirteen games — and the 48.1% shooting mark for the lowly Bulls was their worst defensive performance in their last seven contests. Look for a strong effort from Boston tonight as they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after a point spread setback. The team will be without Al Horford who is being given the night off for regular season rest which will leave the thin up front with Marcus Morris already out win an injury. But they are catching this Nuggets team limited on their front line as well with both Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap injured and out. The Celtics are blessed with depth still and they can use Aron Bynes along with their triumvirate of first-year big men in Guerschon Yabusege, Semo Ojeleye and Danied Theis when head coach Brad Stevens wants to deploy a bigger lineup. Boston does look to have Kyrie Irving on the court as he is listed as probable after dealing with a quad. The Celtics return home where they are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games — and they are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. And in their last 11 games against teams with a winning record, Boston has covered the point spread in 9 of these contests.

Denver (15-12) enters this game coming off their 103-84 upset win in Detroit last night as a 7-point underdog. The Nuggets overcame their missing big men by making 50.6% of their shots which was tied for their best shooting mark in their last twelve games. Even more important for Denver in this victory was that the Pistons made just 35.4% of their shots which represented the Nuggets best defensive effort of the season. This all makes this team ripe for a big letdown tonight. As it is, Denver has failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 games after a double-digit loss. The Nuggets have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games after a point spread victory. Denver stays on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games. The Nuggets have also failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games when playing in Boston. Lastly, Denver has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. 25* NBA Game of the Month with the Boston Celtics (708) minus the points versus the Denver Nuggets (707). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday, we will be playing the New York Knicks (506) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (505). New York (13-13) has won two of their last three games with their 111-107 win over Atlanta on Sunday as a 6-point favorite. The Knicks have then covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a point spread loss. New York has also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games when playing with one day of rest. The Knicks are without Tim Hardaway, Jr. who is out indefinitely with a leg injury — but they are likely to get Enes Kanter back on the court as he is listed as probable with a hip injury. New York stays at home for this one where they are 12-5 overall while shooting a crisp 48.2% from the field while holding their opponents to only a 42.5% shooting mark. They have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 road games against teams with a losing record at home. The Knicks have also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games as the favorite laying no more than 6 points. And in their last 7 games against Western Conference opponents, New York has covered the point spread 6 times.

Los Angeles (10-15) has won two straight games as the underdog with their 110-99 upset win in Charlotte as a 3.5-point underdog on Saturday. The Lakers are then just 17-36-1 ATS in their last 54 games after a win by at least 10 points — and they have failed to cover the point spread in thirteen of their last twenty-one games after a double-digit victory. Additionally, Los Angeles has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after winning two of their last three games. The Lakers have now played four straight games that finished Under the Total — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after playing at least four straight games Under the Total. Now this team goes on the road where they are just 4-8 with an average losing margin of -5.0 PPG. The Lakers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% won their home court. Los Angeles has also failed to cover the point spread in 21 of their last 33 road games with the Total set in the 210 to 219.5 point range. 25* NBA Tuesday ESPN Game of the Month with the New York Knicks (506) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (505). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Sacramento Kings (509) and the New Orleans Pelicans (510). New Orleans (13-12) has won two of their last three games with their 123-114 win over Denver on Wednesday. The Pelicans have then played 4 straight games Over the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game — and they have played 5 straight games Over the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last contest. The team has been without Anthony Davis for their last three games as he is dealing with a groin injury. The Pelicans hoped he could play tonight but he has been downgraded to doubtful for this contest. His absence probably hurts New Orleans more on defense. Over their last five games with three without Davis, the Pelicans are allowing 117.8 PPG while seeing their opponents shoot 49.1% from the field as compared to the 110.2 PPG they are allowing this season along with an opponents’ field goal goal percentage of 46.2%. But New Orleans is still getting plenty of offensive production from DeMarcus Cousins, Jru Holiday and company. Over their last five games, the Pelicans are scoring 114.2 PPG while shooting 50% from the field which are both well above their 109.4 PPG and 48.3% shooting percentage for the season. Moving forward, New Orleans has played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. And while this will be their third straight game at home in the Big Easy, the Pelicans have played 17 of their last 21 home games Over the Total after playing their last two games at home. Additionally, New Orleans has played 5 of their last 6 games on their home court Over the Total. And in their last 5 games against fellow Western Conference opponents, the Pelicans have played all 5 games Over the Total.

Sacramento (7-17) has lost two straight games with their 101-95 loss at Cleveland on Wednesday. The Kings have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss. Sacramento has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. The Kings have also played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total against an opponent that allowed at least 100 points in their last contest. This team will again be without forward Willie Cauley-Stein who is out with a back injury — and this team misses his presence of the defensive end of the court. Over their last five games, Sacramento is allowing their opponents to make 50.3% of their shots. But this team is also finding a rhythm on offense as they are scoring 100.6 PPG on 48.0% shooting over those last five games which is 5 PPG more than their season average and well above their 44.3% shooting percentage for the season. The Kings lost by a 109-104 margin in their previous game in Milwaukee last Saturday — and they have played 21 of their last 29 road games Over the Total after losing their last two games by 6 points or less. Sacramento has also played 7 of their last 10 games on the road Over the Total. And in their last 12 trips to New Orleans to play the Pelicans, the game finished Over the Total 9 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 91-24 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Western Conference Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Sacramento Kings (509) and the New Orleans Pelicans (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Detroit Pistons (515) plus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (516). Detroit (14-9) has dropped three straight games after their 96-93 loss in San Antonio on Monday. The Pistons shot just 41.2% from the field in that game which was their worst shooting effort in their last nine games. Detroit completes their four-game road trip tonight — and they have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a straight-up loss. The Pistons have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games against teams with a winning record — and they have won 11 of their last 12 road games against teams with a winning record on their home court. Detroit is looking to avenge a 99-95 loss to the Bucks back on November 15th. But this Milwaukee team is vulnerable to the 3-point shooting attack of a Stan Van Gunny team. The Bucks are last in the NBA with an opponent’s 3-point field goal percentage of 40.2% from then field — and this Pistons team is making 37.8% of their 3-pointers. Additionally, Detroit has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games when the Total is set in the 200 to 209.5 point range.

Milwaukee (12-10) enters this game coming off their 111-100 loss at Boston on Monday as a 4.5-point underdog that snapped a three-game winning streak. The Bucks are then just 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after a point spread loss. Milwaukee has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Now this team returns home where they have failed to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 30 home games after winning at least two of their last three games. The Bucks are also just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games on their home court. The team will be without a key piece in Matthew Dellavedova who is out with a knee injury. Moving forward, Milwaukee is 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against fellow Central Division opponents. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games as an underdog. Together, these team trends produce our specific 89-27-3 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Central Division Underdog of the Month with the Detroit Pistons (515) plus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Tuesday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (704) minus the points versus the Utah Jazz (703). Oklahoma City (10-12) may be a surprising favorite of 7 or so points considering the trouble they have had in finding a winning chemistry on the court between Russell Westbrook with Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. But the Thunder may have finally made some adjustments that will produce better results. After losing five of six games, Oklahoma City has won two straight contests with their 90-87 win over San Antonio on Sunday. The biggest difference over these last two contests has been Carmelo Anthony — the player I have argued is the key to the success of this team. Anthony had been averaging 16 shots per game — but over the last two games, he has hoisted only seventeen combined shots. Instead, Anthony is passing the ball more as he has averaged 46 passes per game over those two games which is up almost 5 passes per game versus his 41.3 passes per game seasonal average. This is an important divisional matchup for the Thunder — and they look to avenge a 96-87 loss in Utah back on October 21st despite being 4-point favorites in that game. Oklahoma City has covered the point spread in 33 of their last 54 games when playing with same-season revenge against their opponent. The Thunder have also covered the point spread in 20 of their last 26 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 13 games with the Total set in the 190-199.5 point range, Oklahoma City has covered the point spread in 9 of these contests.

25* NBA Northwest Divisional Game of the Month on Oklahoma City minus the points. Best of luck for us -- Frank.

TO BE CONTINUED -- please check back before this game begins for my full written Report before this game starts -- and I also reserve the right to raise the Star Value of this play (while you still get it at the discounted price by buying early). Given the high volume of plays I offer clients, I am providing an initial “abridged version” of the play to get them posted faster to accommodate my Daily, Weekly and Monthly subscribers so they can begin shopping lines. My research is detailed for our plays (which I do complete before endorsing a play) but it does take some time to write the more detailed Reports that clients have grown to count on. Thanks, Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers (702) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (701). Washington (11-9) had lost four of their last five games before they pulled a 92-89 upset win at Minnesota last night. But the Wizards have then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a straight-up win. Washington has also failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 20 games after an upset win on the road as an underdog. This team remains without John Wall who is dealing with a knee injury so the Wizards will be without their best player again tonight. Now this team travels without a day of rest to travel to Philadelphia where they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games. Furthermore, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Philadelphia (11-8) saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Monday with their 113-91 loss to the Cavaliers as a 2-point underdog. The 76ers have then bounced-back to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a double-digit loss. The team is dealing with some injuries with rookie Markelle Fultz out with a shoulder injury and Ben Simmons dealing with an ankle — but Simmons may be back on the court tonight. But this Philly team now has depth with the underrated T.J. McConnell still there to play point guard with veterans J.J. Redick and Amir Johnson added to the mix that is led by rising star Joel Embiid. The 76ers have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games on their home court — and they have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 21 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. And while this Philly team has five of their last seven games, they have then covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 home games after winning at least four or five of their last six games. The 76ers have also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Lastly, Philadelphia is looking to avenge a 120-115 win over the Wizards in Washington as a 6.5-point favorite — and they have covered the point spread in 47 of their last 71 games when playing with revenge which includes covering the point spread in twenty-six of their last thirty-nine games when avenging a loss where they allowed at least 110 points. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month with the Philadelphia 76ers (702) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (701). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM ET on Tuesday, we will be playing the Denver Nuggets (507) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (508). Denver (11-8) has won six of their last nine games with their 104-92 victory over Memphis on Friday. The team shot 50.6% from the field while dominating the boards by out-rebounding the Grizzlies by a 50-23 margin. The team is with Paul Millsap who is dealing with a wrist injury — but his absence has pushed their 7’0 rising star in Nikola Jokic to take on more of a leadership role on the court. The 22-year old has scored 20.3 PPG while adding 11.0 Rebounds-Per-Game and 4.7 Assists-Per-Game in the three games since Millsap has been out. The Nuggets will be well rested for this contest — and they are 35-14-2 ATS in their last 51 games when playing with at least three days of rest. Denver has also covered the points spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a losing record. Additionally, the Nuggets have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. Furthermore, Denver has covered the point spread in 44 of their last 72 road games as the underdog.

Utah (9-11) has won three of their last four games with their 121-108 upset win over Milwaukee on Saturday as a 1.5-point underdog. The Jazz enjoyed their best shooting performance of the season in that victory as they made 56.8% of their shots which shattered their second best shooting effort of the season which was a 49.4% clip that they have achieved twice. Expect Utah to get a visit from the Regression Gods tonight when it comes to potential friendly bounces on the rim. Not only have the Jazz failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 games after scoring at least 115 points. This team is also missing an important big man with Rudy Gobert out with a tibula injury. Utah is also missing an important piece in Joe Johnson with a wrist injury. But it is Gobert who plays the essential role in anchoring their defense. The Jazz allowed the Bucks to make 53.2% of their shots on Saturday — and they have allowed four of their last seven opponents to shoot at least 51.2% of their shots without the “French Rejection” down low. Utah has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. The Jazz have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games against opponents that scored at least 100 points in their last contest. Lastly, the Nuggets will be playing with revenge on their minds after losing to the Jazz in Salt Lake City back on October 18th in the last meeting between these two teams. 25* NBA Northwest Division Game of the Month with the Denver Nuggets (507) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Los Angeles Clippers (507) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (508). Los Angeles (5-11) is desperate for a victory having dropped nine straight games and eleven of their last twelve after their embarrassing 107-85 loss in New York to the Knicks as a 1.5-point favorite. The Clippers have bounced back to cover the pint spread in 5 of their last 8 games after a loss by at least 20 points. And while that setback to the Knicks came on the heels to their 15-point loss in Charlotte on Saturday, Doc Rivers’ team has then covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after losing two straight games by double-digits. Despite moving on Chris Paul, the Clippers were considering a sleeper team to still compete in the Western Conference given some savvy pickups that offered Rivers more depth than perhaps at any time in his tenure in Los Angeles. But injuries have impacted this team with 6’10 forward Danilo Gallinari and point guard Patrick Beverley both missing time — and they were likely the top two offseason acquisitions of the nine new players on this season’s roster. Beverley did return to the court on Monday and logged in 22 minutes so he should be able to log in more time tonight. Even without Gallinari, there is plenty of talent on this team with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Austin Rivers being joined by Beverley and Lou Williams among others. (6 PM ET UPDATE: Beverley re-injured himself and will miss significant time. With the Clippers still  having Williams and Rivers in the backcourt and the team likely all stepping up with the news of this injury, this remains a strong 25* play -- Thanks, Frank). Not having won a game since November 1st, the Clippers need to take advantage of this opportunity in facing a lowly Hawks team. It is telling that the oddsmakers still have Los Angeles favored despite this losing streak — and they have covered the point spread in 22 of their last 36 road games when laying no more than 6 points as the favorite. The Clippers have also covered the point spread in 17 of their last 27 road games when listed in the +/- 3-point range. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%, LA has covered the point spread in 4 of these contests. Additionally, this is the fifth straight game for this team against Eastern Conference opponents as they continue this east coast swing — and they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 14 games after playing at least three straight games against Eastern Conference foes.

Atlanta (3-14) has lost two straight games with their 96-85 loss at San Antonio on Monday. The Hawks have then failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 27 games after a loss on the road by at least 10 points. Atlanta has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after failing to score more than 85 points in their last game. This was always shaping up to be a rebuilding year with the team losing Paul Millsap in the offseason. Dwight Howard has also moved on with that experiment failing — but the team lacks star power until they start taking advantage of their likely drafting spot in the lottery. Additionally, the team is undermanned with injuries to Mike Muscala and Luke Bobbitt. That is not a good sign when considering that this Hawks team has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. And in their last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents, Atlanta has failed to cover the point spread in 12 of these contests. 25* NBA Road Warrior Wipeout with the Los Angeles Clippers (507) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the Miami Heat (703) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (704). Miami (6-8) has lost two straight games after their 102-93 upset loss to the Wizards at home on Wednesday as a 2-point favorite. The Heat have bounced back to cover the point spread in 14 of their last 19 games after an upset loss as a home favorite. Miami has also covered the point spread in 22 of their last 32 games when avenging an upset loss against their opponent. Now the Heat go on the road where they have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games. Miami has also covered the point spread in 9 of their last 11 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. And while the Heat have failed to cover the point spread in two straight games, they have then covered the point spread in 10 straight road games after failing to cover the point spread in two straight games. And in their last 31 games against the Wizards, Miami is 22-8-1 ATS.

Washington (9-5) has not played (of course) since defeating the Heat on Wednesday — and they have failed to cover the points spread in 13 of the rest 18 games after an upset win on the road as an underdog. The Wizards have also failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 21 home games after a win on the road. And while this Washington team has won four straight games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 14 games after winning at least four straight. And in their last 7 games as a favorite laying 3.5 to 9.5 points, the Wizards have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of these contests. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in the last 5 meetings between these two teams. 25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Month with the Miami Heat (703) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (704). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (503) and the Phoenix Suns (504). Houston (11-4) saw their six-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with their 1219-113 loss to Toronto despite being a 6.5-point favorite in that game. Chris Paul may take the court again for the Rockets which does not shape much into the rationale for this play (outside of helping this Houston team ensure they always have a potent point guard on the court since the original plan was to have one of these two stars on the court at all times this season). The Rockets shot just 41.8% from the field against the Raptors which was their worst shooting effort in their last seven games. Expect Houston to get back to their torrid shooting pace as they are scoring 119.2 PPG over their last five games while nailing 48% of their shots even with their poor performance on Tuesday during that span. But the Rockets’ style of play does allow the opposition to find easy shots on their own. Over their last five games, Houston is allowing 108.6 PPG while seeing these opponents make 48.5% of their shots. The Rockets have played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss at home. Houston has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. The Rockets have also played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. Additionally, Houston has played a decisive 38 of their last 53 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40% — and they have played 6 straight Overs against teams with a losing record. And in their last 24 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on their home court, the Rockets have played 17 of these games Over the Total.

Phoenix (5-10) has lost six of their last seven games with their 100-93 loss to the Lakers on Monday. This Suns team likes to play at a fast-pace with their young team — but they don’t play much defense. Over their last five games, Phoenix is scoring 106.0 PPG — but they are surrendering 112.4 PPG. This team has played 11 of their last 12 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. The Suns have also played 22 of their last 30 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 4 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road, Phoenix has played all 4 of these games Over the Total. Lastly, these two teams have played 6 straight games Over the Total — and they have played 8 of their last 9 games Over the Total when facing each other in Phoenix. 25* NBA Thursday TNT Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (503) and the Phoenix Suns (504). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (705) and the Milwaukee Bucks (706). Memphis (7-5) has lost four of their last six games with their 111-96 loss at Houston on Saturday. The Grizzlies have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Despite moving on from Zach Randolph and defensive wizard Tony Allen in the offseason who were the face of their “Grit-n-Grind” identity, this Memphis team still is playing great defense. Opposing teams are shooting just 42.6% from the field this season. Now this team stays on the road for their fifth straight contest — and they have played 14 of their last 19 games Under the Total after playing at least three straight games on the road. The Under is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games when playing with one day of rest. Furthermore, the Under is 11-5-1 in the Grizzlies last 17 games when playing on the road. And in their last 7 games with the Total set in the 200 to 209.5 point range, the game finished Under the Total 5 times.

Milwaukee (6-6) has won two straight games with their 98-90 win over the Lakers on Saturday as a 6.5-point favorite. The Bucks have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Milwaukee has also seen the Under go 15-5-1 in their last 21 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 games when playing with one day of rest. The Bucks forced 21 Laker turnovers in that game which was ten more than they committed — and they have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after committing at least ten fewer turnovers than their opponents in their last game. Milwaukee stays at home where they have played 4 straight games Under the Total. Furthermore, the Under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 games against teams with a winning record. Lastly, the Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings between these two teams in Milwaukee. Together, these team trends produces our specific 93-24-6 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (705) and the Milwaukee Bucks (706). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (701) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (702). San Antonio (4-2) has lost two straight games after their upset 97-94 loss at Indiana yesterday. The Spurs have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 11 games after a loss by 3 points or less — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a loss by just 3 points on the road. Furthermore, San Antonio has covered the point spread in a decisive 208 of their last 354 games after an upset loss — so head coach Gregg Popovich has proven success in getting his team to get back to business after an upset loss. His teams have covered the point spread in 45 of their last 71 games in the first-half of the season. The Spurs have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 13 road games when playing without rest in a second straight road game. Additionally, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 14 of their last 22 road games with the Total set in the 190-199.5 point range. The team is without Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard right now with both dealing with quad injuries — but the Spurs’ depth keeps them a reliable team during the grind of the regular season.

Boston (4-2) has won four straight games with their 96-90 win in Miami on Saturday as a 1-point favorite. I am not surprised by the Celtics good start after most of the NBA punditry immediately discounted them after Gordon Hayward suffered his season-ending injury in the first game of the season. But this is also a team that is just 3-17-1 ATS in their last 21 games when hosting San Antonio. This Boston team looks ripe for a letdown in this spot. Not only have they failed to cover the point spread in 27 of their last 38 games after winning at least three straight games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 19 games winning at least four straight games. And in their last 5 games on their home court, the Celtics have failed to cover the point spread 4 times. 25* NBA Underdog of the Month on the San Antonio Spurs (701) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM ET on Wednesday, we will be playing the Dallas Mavericks (514) plus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (513). Dallas (0-4) looks to bounce-back from an ugly 133-103 loss to Golden State as a 13.5-point underdog on Monday which left them winless so far this season. Look for the Mavericks to bounce-back with a strong effort tonight. Not only has Dallas rebounded to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games after a loss by at least 20 points — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a loss by at least 30 points. Expect Rick Carlisle’s team to play better on defense after they allowed the Warriors to nail 55.8% of their shots. The Mavericks have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 12 games after allowing their last opponent to at least 55% shooting — and they have covered the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games after allowing at least 125 points in their last game. While this is a team that is in flux in the tale end of the Dirk Nowitzki era, their disappointing 33-49 record last year can be explained in some measures by a slow start and a host of injuries. There is talent on this team with veterans Harrison Barnes, Nerlens Noel and Nowitzki complementing their rookie point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. out of NC State who is being touted as the steal of the draft and the potential Rookie of the Year.

Memphis (3-0) has pulled off two straight upset victories as they followed a surprises 10-point win over Golden State over the weekend with a 98-90 upset win in Houston as an 8-point underdog on Monday. This team looks ripe for a letdown now as they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after two straight upset victories. The Grizzlies have also failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 27 games on the road after winning at least two straight games. This team is also in a transition stage after saying goodbye to the core of the “Grit ’n’ Grind” identity of the last few seasons by letting go of Zach Randolph and Tony Allen. While the clear best two players on this team are Mike Conley and Marc Gason who perhaps are beginning to see the descents of their careers being on the wrong side of 30 years old, it remains a mystery who the third best player is from their collection of younger underwhelming players. Moving forward, the Grizzlies have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games on the road. Memphis has also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. All three of the Grizzlies games have finished Under the Total — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 20 games after playing at least three straight games Under the Total. And in their last 7 encounters with the Mavericks, Memphis has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of these games. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Month with the Dallas Mavericks (514) plus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (709) and the Golden State Warriors (710). Cleveland (64-35) made a huge withdrawal from the Bank of the Regression Gods on Friday by collecting on the plethora of missed open shots in the first three games of this series en route to their epic 137-116 victory over the Warriors. The Cavaliers broke a host of NBA Finals records including most points in the first quarter (49), most points by halftime (86) — and their 115 points after three quarters were more than they what they had scored in any of the first three games of this series. Cleveland made 59.1% of their uncontested shots in Game Four after making host 38.4% of their uncontested shots in the first three games of this series. And most of those shots were from behind the arc — the Cavaliers became the first team in NBA Finals history to take more 3-point shots than 2-point shots. That is the simplest way to dissect why Golden State has a 3-1 lead in this series. In Game Four, Cleveland players not named LeBron James or Kyrie Irving combined to make 14 of their 25 (56%) 3-pointers. It is that simple. Golden State (82-16) scored 116 points on their losing effort despite shooting just 44.8% from the field which was their second worst shooting performance in their last nine games. The Warriors also made just 11 of 39 shots from downtown (28.2%). Draymond Green’s 16 shots were more than both Stephen Curry (13) and Klay Thompson (11). And after averaging 33 PPG in transition in the first three games of this series, the Warriors managed only 7 points in transition. So while it would be foolish to expect the Cavs to come close to replicating their offensive performance from Game Four, it is very reasonable to expect Golden State to play much better on offense and surpass the 116 points they scored on Friday. In a series that is fast-paced with plenty of 3-point attempts and plenty of trips to the charity stripe, I still don’t think the oddsmakers adjustment to (finally) place the Total in the low-230s is high enough. After four games, Cleveland is 77 of 100 (77%) which translates to a 19.3-25 FT/FTA per game average. Golden State has made 82 of 100 free throws for a 20.6-25 FT/FTA per game average. These teams are combining to tack off 40 points from the Total just from the charity stripe. The 3-point numbers are even more fascinating (as I tweeted out this morning). Cleveland has made 55 of 149 shots from behind the arc for a 36.9% average. Golden State has made 57 of 148 shots from the 3-point line for a 38.6% mark. Both teams are averaging 13.8 and 14.3 made 3s per game on 37.3 and 37 shots per game from behind the arc. In this closeout game which should see both teams starters on the floor until the waning moments even if one team is dominating, expect another high-scoring affair.

Cleveland has played 10 of their last 14 games Over the Total after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. The Cavaliers have also played 22 of their last 33 games Over the Total after a game where at least 225 combined points were scored. Cleveland has also played 10 of their last 12 games Over the Total after a game where at least a combined 245 points were scored. And in their last 5 games when playing with two days of rest, the Cavs have played 4 of these games Over the Total. Golden State has played 13 of their last 17 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. The Warriors have also played 4 of their last 5 home games Over the Total against teams with a winning record on the road. And in their last 21 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game, Golden State has played 16 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Monday Night O/U Special Feature with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (709) and the Golden State Warriors (710). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (707) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (708). Cleveland (63-35) finds themselves on the brink of elimination after blowing a 6-point lead late in the 4th quarter in their 118-113 loss on Wednesday as a 3-point underdog. With the second straight game where at least 231 combined points were scored, the Total has risen to the 228 range. With a number that high, it does not take much defense or slowing of the pace to produce an Under. But do not expect the Cavaliers to mail-in this effort. Cleveland will be playing for pride on their home court — and the opportunity to ruin the Warriors attempt to make history with the NBA’s first perfect 16-0 playoff mark should ensure a fast start for the underdogs. While this series can be dissected to death, my primary take is quite simple: Cleveland is not making baskets. On Wednesday, they shot only 44.4% from the field while making just 12 of their 44 shots from the 3-point line (27.3%). In Game One, the Caves made only 34.9% of their shots while making 11 of their 31 shots from the 3-point line for a 35.5% mark that turned out to be their best so far in these playoffs. In Game Two, Cleveland shot 45% from the field (their best mark in this series) but made only 8 of 29 of their 3-pointers (27.6%). Credit the Warriors’ defense — but keep in mind they are primarily focused on stopping LeBron James and Kyrie Irving who combined for 77 points on Wednesday. There is no question that Zaza Pachulia and the rest of the Warriors have completely neutered Tristan Thompson. But the Cavaliers’ supporting cast continue to miss open 3-point shots which has been the biggest difference in this series. In Game Three, they made only 3 of their 18 corner 3-point attempts while making just 7 of their 30 uncontested 3-point shots! Now with the pressure off this team facing a near-impossible 0-3 deficit to overcome, I do expect some of the 3-pointers to find the net rather than the rim. I won’t re-quote the analytics entering this series for the Cavaliers that I have referenced previously — but suffice to say that their Offensive Efficiency and effective field goal percentage was not just better than the Warriors this postseason but the best mark in the NBA Playoffs over the last forty years. That 44.4% mark in Game Three was their second worst offensive performance in their last twelve games — with the worst being Game One of the NBA Finals when they were playing off the rust of six days rest. This remains a team that shoots 48.6% on their home court while also making 39.1% of their shots from behind the arc. The Cavs’ open jumpers — and 3-pointers — are bound to fall sooner rather than later.

Golden State (82-15) does seem unstoppable on offense against the suspect defense that the Cavaliers offer. I would not be surprised to see James spend less time (attempting to) defend Kevin Durant to save his energy on offense — and that should help our Over on both ends of the court. The Warriors are scoring 121.0 PPG in this series despite making more than 48.5% of their shots just once. One of the things that is pushing these higher scores is that both teams are simply not missing their free throws. Golden State is making 86.0% of their free throws while averaging over 21 freebies per game. Cleveland is making 81.2% of their free throws while averaging 23 trips to the charity stripe. In Game Four, the pace will still be fast, both teams will make their free throws — and both teams have great shooting efforts still in their pockets to offer. Lastly, the team trends regarding the respective personalities of both teams support the Over. The Warriors have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. Golden State has also now covered the point spread in six straight games — and they have then played 22 of their last 33 games Over the Total after covering the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. The Warriors have also played 4 straight road games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. Cleveland has seen the Over go 19-7-1 in their last 27 games at home — and that includes playing four of their last five home games Over the Total against teams with a winning record on the road. Additionally, the Cavs have played 23 of their last 34 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 20 of their last 30 games Over the Total after two-straight point spread losses. Furthermore, Cleveland has played 21 of their last 32 games Over the Total after a game where at least 225 combined points were scored. And in their last 13 games played with one day of rest, the Cavs have played 9 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (707) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (708). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (706) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (705). Golden State (81-15) have read and have heard from almost everywhere that the NBA Finals are a fait accompli after their decisive 132-113 victory over the Cavaliers in Game Two of this series on Sunday. In fact, the debate has often changed from whether or not the Warriors will dethrone this Cleveland team (that did find themselves in this situation entering Game Three last season) and instead has been replaced in many areas over the unresolvable debate regarding how they would fare against the 1996 Chicago Bulls or the Magic Johnson “Showtime” Lakers. This is an instance where the two days between games may work at the detriment for one of the teams in the playoffs. It may very hard for Golden State to have not lost just a bit of their edge after reading about their inevitable championship. And for a team that made 18 of their 43 shots from behind the arc on Sunday for a nice 41.9% clip, this overconfidence may translate into settling for too many jump shots — as was the case in the second-half in Game Two (albeit, they were making these shots). That was the case for Kevin Durant as well as his teammates in the second-half on Sunday. And while the Warriors do make over 40% of their 3-pointers on their home court this season, that mark does drop to a more modest 36.0% mark when on the road. Golden State made 36.4% of their 3-pointers in the first game of this series — and that translated into 19 fewer points from not coincidentally 18 less points via 3-pointers for the Warriors. Golden State’s 20 turnovers on Sunday were 16 more than what they committed in the opening game of this series — and this is a trend that should continue in the Cavs’ favor as they can get too loose with the basketball. Surprisingly, the Warriors out-rebounded the Cavaliers by a 53-41 margin. Golden State also made more free throws (22) than Cleveland attempted (19). Both of those events are highly unlikely to replicate themselves. Cleveland entered this series averaging 33 free throw attempts per 100 possessions which was 2nd most in these playoffs. Back on their home court, don’t be surprised that the Cavs see themselves the beneficiaries of many more whistles.

If there are two weaknesses for Golden State, it would relate to both their physical and mental toughness — with last year’s NBA Finals serving as Exhibit A. Those are also two areas that Durant has struggled with as the pressure mounted in his past playoff experiences. While there has been plenty of Monday Morning Quarterbacking for this Cleveland team, the simple solution for them to be more competitive in this series is simply to make more shots. The Cavs made 45% of their shots on Sunday while making just 8 of their 29 shots from behind the arc for a rough 27.6% mark. If Golden State shoots that poorly, it will be Cleveland enjoying 20-digit victories. And don’t give too much credit to the Warriors’ defense for that mark. Give the Warriors their proper due for Kyrie Irving missing 15 of his 23 shots from the field on Sunday. But the Golden State defense is allowing open looks for Deron Williams and Kyle Korver and J.R. Smith — yet Williams is 0 for 9 in this series, Korver has missed five of his six 3-pointers in this series and Smith has scored a mere 3 points in 42 minutes play in this series. At least some of these role players should play better at home — and that will make things easier for LeBron James, Irving and Kevin Love who is quietly having a very nice NBA Finals. The Cavaliers make 39.5% of their shots from behind the arc on their home court — so when considering that this team entered this series with 41.9% of their field goals attempts come from behind the arc in these playoffs, that can seize some momentum of their own very quickly. Remember, Cleveland entered this series with a 59.8% effective field goal percentage while scoring 120.7 points per 100 possessions which are both the best marks in NBA Playoff history over the last 40 years. James commented (a day after I released this play) on his team’s recipe for success for Wednesday night: “Take great shots and don’t turn the ball over.” I agree. The Cavs do have some strategic options such as get more playing time for Iman Shumpert who can defend Durant. But, it is pretty simple — make more shots and that will also decrease the fast break opportunities for the Warriors. Cleveland is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing at least 125 points. And in their last 6 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road, the Cavs are 3-1-2 ATS. 25* NBA Game of the Year with the Cleveland Cavaliers (706) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (705). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (725) and the San Antonio Spurs (726). San Antonio (69-28) decided to play small-ball on Saturday in Game Three of this series which resulted in them being at their most competitive against the Warriors since losing Kawhi Leonard to his left ankle injury. However, the Spurs still lost that game by a 120-108 score as a 9-point underdog. Kyle Anderson was inserted into the starting lineup — and while he is not a prolific scorer per se, he did help San Antonio score points through his athleticism. San Antonio forced 21 turnovers which instigated 25 points — and they also scored 23 points on the fast break. With LaMarcus Aldridge still struggling on offense being very uncomfortable in the role of the team’s primary scorer, look for head coach Gregg Popovich to continue to play small ball with perhaps Aldridge seeing more time on the bench. Small-ball means faster play and more offense for the Spurs (and the Warriors) — and that helps our Over even if Aldridge and his disastrous play on defense is on the bench. As it is, San Antonio has played 20 of their last 28 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 8 of their last 9 games Over the Total after a point spread loss. Furthermore, the Spurs have played 19 of their last 27 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss. San Antonio has also played 10 of their last 12 games Over the Total when avenging a double-digit loss. Additionally, the Spurs have played 5 straight games on their home court Over the Total. And while San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in four of their last six games, they have then played 8 of their last 9 home games Over the Total after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games.

Golden State (78-15) is more than happy to play small-ball. Their “Death” Lineups feature Draymond Green playing center while adding another guard on the court — usually in Andre Iguodala who did play on Saturday after dealing with a knee injury. The Warriors scored 120 points in that game despite Stephen Curry scoring only 21 points while being in foul trouble. He has an elbow issue but is listed as probable tonight. Kevin Durant has been unstoppable — he leads the NBA with a 57.9% shooting percentage on contested shots in the playoffs. Golden State has played 4 straight games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. The Warriors have also played 19 of their last 27 games Over the Total after two straight double-digit victories. And in their last 7 games on the road, Golden State has played 6 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Western Conference Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (725) and the San Antonio Spurs (726). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (503) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Boston (61-36) was absolutely humiliated on Friday in their 130-86 loss to the Cavaliers. They shot 37.2% from the field which was their worst offensive effort in their last six games. And the 56.5% shooting mark they saw Cleveland enjoy was their second worst defensive effort of the season. To compound matters, Isaiah Thomas suffered a season-ending right hip injury. This is an ugly situation — and hold your nose if you must with the Celtics. There are +17s out there now … and it might be +18 by tipoff. That’s just crazy. Its one thing to expect Golden State to pull away as a 8 to 9 point favorite as they did last night to our great satisfaction … but getting 18 points against a humiliated team that will come out and play very hard is too good to pass up. Expect Boston to come out and play with maximum effort as they look to redeem themselves from suffering the worst home playoff loss for the Celtics franchise in the club’s history. Being without Thomas does not help — but there remains plenty of solid players on this team led by Al Horford. Depth and 3-point shooting are both strengths of this team — and don’t be surprised if the long range shooting of this team dramatically improves with all the pressure gone now in this series. As it is, Boston has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a double-digit loss. The Celtics have also covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after losing three of their last four games. Boston has also covered the point spread in 23 of their last 33 games when playing with double revenge. Furthermore, the Celtics have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record at home. And in their last 5 trips to Cleveland, Boston is 3-1-1 ATS.

Cleveland (61-31) obviously played one of their best games of the season. Their 56.5% shooting percentage was their third best offensive performance of the season — and their defensive effort was their best opponent’s field goal percentage in their last 46 games. Now after an average winning margin of +28.5 PPG in this series, expect a big emotional letdown from this team with this series well in hand. I expect this to be a single-digits affair that Cleveland eventually pulls away from. But even if the Cavaliers blast past the Celtics, the starters will be benched quickly which makes all these points still quite valuable. Lastly, Cleveland falls into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 67% effective over the last five seasons. Teams who have covered the point spread in two straight games as the favorite now facing a team that comes off a double-digit loss at home have then failed to cover the point spread in 60 of the last 90 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (503) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (723) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (724). San Antonio (69-27) will be without Kawhi Leonard tonight as Gregg Popovich has ruled him out for tonight’s game. The Warriors opened as a 6-point favorite in this game — and the news of Leonard’s absence tonight has pushed the line to the -8 to -9 point range (as of this writing). The oddsmakers are begging bettors to take the Spurs on their home court — and the “sharp” play is probably San Antonio. The “sharp” play was with the Celtics last night too. Sometimes, there are just mismatches — and this Spurs team is now without two of their key players in both Leonard and Tony Parker. Since Leonard left in Game One of this series, the Warriors have then outscored them by a 130-77 margin. The onus falls on LaMarcus Aldridge to carry this team on offense — but he has not shown any inclination that he is up to the task. His 17.8 PPG scoring average along with a 15.8 Player Rating and his 1.0 Blocks Per Game are all career lows in these playoffs — and those numbers include the 12 games he played with Leonard in the first two series. In the 43 minutes he has played since Leonard’s injury, Aldridge is 7 of 22 from the floor for just 16 points while committing 8 turnovers. Granted, the Spurs will play much better than they did on Tuesday in their 136-100 loss to the Warriors. But San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a double-digit loss. This team emotionally unprepared to compete without Leonard in that game which begs the question regarding how confident they will be tonight when all is said and done. Furthermore, this has always been a team that collectively was better than the sum of its individual parts under the leadership of Popovich. It is telling that they have failed to cover the point spread in 33 of their last 49 games against teams that outscore their opponents by at least +9.0 PPG.

Golden State (77-15) outscores their opponents by +12.8 PPG this season. Eight of their ten wins in these playoffs have been by double-digits — and their average margin of victory entering this series (and before their blowout win on Tuesday) was +16.5 PPG. Their +11.6 PPG winning average during the regular season was 4th best in NBA history. This team hits 38.4% of their 3-pointers — and with all the 3s they take, the formula for blowouts is apparent. They don’t let up which should see them pull away eventually in this game as they did in both games on the road against Utah. The team will be without Zaza Pachulia tonight but Andre Iguodala — their best player off the bench — has been upgraded to probable. Look for the Warriors to keep the pedal to the medal. They have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games after a win by at least 30 points. Golden State has also covered the point spread in 29 of their last 43 games after a home victory by at least 20 points. The Warriors have also covered the point spread in 40 of their last 62 games after a point spread cover where they were laying at least 10 points. Furthermore, Golden State has covered the point spread in 9 straight games on the road with six of those contests against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. And in their last 29 games when laying 3.5-9.5 points, the Warriors have covered the point spread 19 times. 25* NBA Western Conference Game of the Year with the Golden State Warriors (723) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (724). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (501) and the Boston Celtics (502). Boston (61-35) was emotionally flat in the first half of the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics missed all eight of their open 3-point shots in the first-half en route to making only 12 of 38 shots from behind the arc (31.8%) in a 117-104 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday as a 3.5-point underdog. Isaiah Thomas scored only 17 points in that game. Expect this Boston team that makes 36.1% from the 3-point line on their home court to shoot better from behind the arc. The Celtics should also come out with much more energy tonight considering the urgency they will face in needing to win this game before traveling to Cleveland to play Games Three and Four. Boston can exploit the Cavaliers who were last in the regular season in transition defense. The Celtics have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss. The Over is also 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a point spread setback. And in their last 16 home games, the Over is 12-3-1 — and that includes being a perfect 7-0 in these playoffs.

Cleveland (60-31) overwhelmed the Celtics despite making just 11 of their 31 shots from the 3-point line. While that 35.5% shooting mark is respectable, it is nowhere close to the ceiling regarding what this team can produce. The Cavaliers entered this series making 43.4% of their 3-point shots in the playoffs while a whopping 59.3% of their shots from the field in these playoffs have been from downtown. Kyle Korver was just 1 of 6 from behind the arc after entering this series making 48.5% of his 3-pointers. J.R. Smith missed his lone 3-pointer after entering this series making 44.1% of his 3-pointers. Instead, LeBron began that game by pounding the Celtics down low by scoring 26 points in the paint and shooting 81.2% on those shots on the way to scoring 38 points. Brad Stevens will likely have to double-team James — and that opens up all the 3-point shooting that this Cleveland team has carefully assembled since LeBron returned to Cleveland. The Cavs also entered this series with an effective field goal percentage of 70.7% on catch-and-shoot jump shots in the playoffs — and these are the shots that they will have once James dishes out of double-team situations. This game will be a up-and-down shootout on both ends of the court. As it is, Cleveland has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a straight-up win. The Cavaliers have also played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. Cleveland has also played 8 of their last 11 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 33 road games as a favorite, the Cavaliers have played 23 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (501) and the Boston Celtics (502). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (520) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (519). Boston (59-33) returns home after dropping the last two games on the road in this series with their 121-102 loss to the Wizards. The Celtics allowed the Washington to shoot 52.4% from the field in their worst defensive effort in their last seventeen games. Look for the Celtics — along with their leader Isaiah Thomas — to rebound with a much better game. As it is, Boston has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up loss —and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a double-digit loss. Thomas complained about the referees after Sunday’s loss after not getting to the free throw line even once in that contest. Expect that to change dramatically in Game Five of this series. Furthermore, while the Celtics have allowed at least 111 points in four straight games, the Celtics have then covered the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games on their home court after allowing at least 105 points in three straight games.

Washington (55-37) has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. The Wizards have not been nearly as effective when away from home this season where they were 19-22 during the regular season and where they have lost four of their five playoff contests. Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on the road. Additionally, the Wizards have failed to cover the point spread in 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. Lastly, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight trips to Boston. Together, these team trends produce our specific 42-7 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA 2nd Round Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (520) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (519). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (701) minus the points versus the Utah Jazz (702). Utah (55-37) finds themselves big underdogs despite being on their home court as they face the risk of elimination after falling 0-3 in this series with their 102-91 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. It first glance, it might look like the “sharp” play to take the Jazz getting all these points on their home court, but there are a few reasons to suspect that Utah missed their chance to have a competitive game with the two-time defending Western Conference Champions on Saturday. Gordon Hayward scored 29 points in that game while Rudy Gobert added another 21 points and 15 rebounds. Utah held a 34-23 advantage in free throw attempts as well. Yet, they still lost by double-digits. It was only a second quarter where the Jazz outscored the Warriors by a 33-22 margin that kept this game as close at it was. The Utah bench managed to produce only 10 points in 4 of 22 shooting which exposes a real problem for this team that will not likely be significantly improved tonight. This team needs a healthy and productive George Hill running the offense to make a group that only scored 100.7 PPG in the regular season (27th in the NBA) more potent. Hill missed Game Three and is listed as questionable tonight with his toe injury. And even if he takes the court, he does not appear likely to be close to 100%. Remember, this overachieving team was just 19-25 straight-up against teams with a winning record during the regular season — and even two of those wins were in the last week against these Warriors and the Spurs who were both resting their starters in preparation for the playoffs. Utah is just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on their home court. And while the Jazz have covered the point spread in five of rather last seven games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight home games after covering the point spread in four or five of their last six games.

Golden State (74-15) is 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games after a straight-up win — and they are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Warriors are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games when playing with one day of rest. Golden State won by 11 points on Saturday despite making just 9 of 30 shots from behind the arc. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to make only 7 of their 29 shots — and that included them missing 12 of their 15 shots from the 3-point line. Both stars should play much better tonight which does not bode well for the Jazz. Furthermore, the Warriors have covered the point spread in 8 straight games on the road. And in their last 27 games when playing 3.5-9.5 points, Golden State has covered the point spread in 18 of these games. 25* NBA 2nd Round Western Conference Game of the Year with the Golden State Warriors (701) minus the points versus the Utah Jazz (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (515). Houston (60-30) played great in the first game of this series but they have played two clunkers in a row after their 103-92 upset loss at home to San Antonio as a 5.5-point favorite on Friday in what was truly just a painful game to watch. As good as the Rockets looked in Game One, they were simply a disaster in Game Three. Their 36.4% shooting percentage was their worst offensive effort of the season. Houston should play much better Sunday night. The Rockets have covered the point spread in 26 of their last 42 games after a point spread loss. Houston has also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games when looking to avenge an upset loss to their opponent as the home favorite. James Harden had a solid statistical game but was nowhere close to the Most Valuable Player candidate that he has pushed for this season. He should play better by pressing less with his teammates stepping up and playing better around him on their home court.

San Antonio (67-24) has failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 22 games after a straight-up win. The Spurs stepped up and played well without their starting point guard Tony Parker who us out the season with a ruptured left tendon. But Patty Mills did not respond to the challenge as he missed eight of the team-high ten 3-pointers he launched. His -7 +/- rating was the only negative number for any the eleven Spurs who played on Friday. Gregg Popovich decided to not disrupt the chemistry of his second unit as Mills still came off the bench and it was rookie Dejounte Murray who started at point guard for Parker but his numbers were not encouraging. Murray was just 1 of 5 from the field while having no assists but turning the ball over twice in 14:20 of action. Murray will likely become a liability as this season moves on. Lastly, the Rockets are supported by a historical angle that has been 71% effective since 1996. Home favorites in the 3.5-9.5 point range playing with double-revenge against a team coming off an upset win as an underdog have then covered the point spread in 50 of the last 70 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 2nd Round Southwest Division Game of the Year with the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (515). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (509) and the Utah Jazz (510). Golden State (73-15) has now won seven straight games with their 115-104 win over the Jazz on Thursday as a 13.5-point favorite. The Warriors have then played 12 of their last 17 games Under the Total after a double-digit win. Golden State has also played 23 of their last 31 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Furthermore, while the Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in the first two games of this series, they have then played a decisive 42 of their last 60 games Under the Total after failing to cover the point spread in two straight games. Golden State has won their last three games by at least 12 points — and they have then played 14 of their last 19 games Under the Total after winning at least three straight gams by double-digits. And while the Warriors have scored at least 106 points in seven straight games, they have then played 13 of their last 18 road games Under the Total after scoring at least 105 points in five straight games. Additionally, Golden State has played 25 of the last 35 road games Under the Total which includes twelve of their last seventeen games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. And in their last 26 games against teams with a winning record, the Under is 19-6-1.

Utah (55-36) saw the Warriors shoot 49.4% from the field on Thursday which was their worst defensive effort in their last six games. Their point guard George Hill remains questionable with his toe injury — and even if he takes the court tonight, his effectiveness will not be at 100%. The Jazz did score 104 points with Shelvin Mack starting at point guard — but they have then played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Under is 6-1-1 in Utah’s last 8 games against teams with a winning record. Lastly, the Under is 24-8-2 in the last 34 meetings between these two teams including a 10-4-1 mark when playing in Salt Lake City. 25* NBA 2nd Round Western Conference Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (509) and the Utah Jazz (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Toronto Raptors (736) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (735). Toronto (55-35) finds themselves in deep trouble in this series after getting blown out for the second straight time on Wednesday in a 125-103 loss as a 7.5-point underdog. And while the Raptors looked outmatched to fall behind 0-2 in this series, that was the same scenario last season when Toronto lost by 31 and 19 points in the first two games in the Eastern Conference Finals before returning home to win the third game of that series by a decisive 99-84 score. As it is, Toronto has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss. Furthermore, the Raptors return home for the first time since April 24th — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight home games after being on the road for at least seven days. Additionally, Toronto is 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. And while the first two games have finished Over the Total, the Raptors have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 20 games after playing at least two straight Overs. Kyle Lowry is listed as questionable in this game with a twisted left ankle — but he has said he will take the court tonight. Even if he does not play, the Raptors supporting cast will play better back on their home court. Remember, this Toronto team is better than the one that took the Cavs to six games last season. They went 22-9 over their last thirty-one regular season games after acquiring Serge Ibaka.

Cleveland (57-31) is not quite as good — or as focused on teams not named the Golden State Warriors — as they were last postseason. They may be undefeated so far in these playoffs but they look due for a letdown. The Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 20 road games after winning at least four straight games. Cleveland has also failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 13 road games after winning at least two straight games by double-digits as they have in this series. Furthermore, the Cavs have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of the last 5 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 12 games against teams with a winning record, Cleveland is just 3-8-1 ATS. 25* NBA Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Toronto Raptors (736) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (735). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Boston Celtics (505) and the Washington Wizards (506). Boston (59-31) shot 51.1% from the field for the second straight game to rally from a late hole to force overtime and defeat the Wizards by a 129-119 score. Isaiah Thomas was unstoppable in the 4th quarter and overtime by scoring 29 points during that span and 53 points overall — and this Washington team that ranked a lowly 20th during the regular season in Defensive Efficiency. As it is, the Celtics are 5-2-1 in their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Boston has also played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total after scoring at least 120 points in their last game — and they have played 4 straight Overs after scoring at least 125 points in their last contest. And while the Celtics have covered the points spread in six straight games, they have then played 9 of their last 10 games Over the Total after covering the point spread in three straight contests. Furthermore, the Over is 9-4-1 in Boston’s last 14 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 6 games against teams with a winning record, the Celtics have played 5 of these games Over the Total.

Washington (53-37) has not only seen the Over go 17-8-1 in their last 26 games after allowing at least 100 points but they have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing at least 125 points in their last contest. The Wizards simply do not have the defenders to slow down Thomas — but they will want to continue these fast-paced games to force turnovers and create more scoring opportunities for themselves. But they should continue to find success on the offensive end of the court returning home. Washington has played 11 of their last 13 home games Over the Total after playing at least two straight games on the road. The Over is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Wizards have played 4 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA 2nd Round Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Boston Celtics (505) and the Washington Wizards (506). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (733) and the San Antonio Spurs (734). Houston (60-28) nailed 22 shots from behind the arc on Monday en route to their 126-99 win over the Spurs to take a 1-0 lead in this series as a 6-point underdog. The Rockets have then seen the Over go 9-4-1 in their last 14 games after a point spread win. Houston will want to push the pace as fast as possible again tonight in Mike D’Antoni’s system as they hope to tire out this aging San Antonio team. The Rockets scored 112.8 PPG in the first-round of the playoffs while proudly being a beacon for the analytics community with 84% of their shots either being inside of 3-feet to the basket or from 3-point land. And Houston made only 28% of their 3-pointers against  the Thunder — so the ceiling is high for this team if they can get closer to their 36% shooting mark from behind the arc. The Rockets have now won six of their last seven games — and they have played 24 of their last 36 games Over the Total after winning four of their last five games. The Over is also 3-1-1 in their last 5 games against familiar Southwest Division opponents. And in their last 8 games in the Western Conference Semifinals, Houston has played 7 of these games Over the Total.

San Antonio (65-24) shot just 36.9% from the field in Game One which was their worst offensive effort in 38 games going back to February 6th in a game at Memphis where they shot 36.8%. That defensive performance for the Rockets was their best in 36 contests going all the way back to January 31st against Sacramento. The Spurs will shoot the basketball better tonight on their home court. Gregg Popovich’s teams have played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total after a loss. Furthermore, his teams have also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss — and they have played 18 of their last 26 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss at home. With the San Antonio big men getting exposed by James Harden on the switch after their constant pick-and-rolls, Popovich will have to play more smaller lineups — and that should continue to push the pace in the direction that the Rockets wish to play. Additionally, the Spurs have now played 5 straight games Over the Total against Southwest Division opponents. Lastly, in the last 7 meetings between these two teams in San Antonio, the Over is 5-1-1. 25* NBA 2nd Round Southwest Division Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (733) and the San Antonio Spurs (734). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (735) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (736). Boston (57-31) rallied from a 2-0 hole in their series with the Bulls to win four straight games to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Who knows where that series would be if Chicago’s Rajon Rondo would not have suffered a season-ending injury after that second game — they probably would be playing a decisive seventh game this afternoon. But instead, the Celtics covered the point spread in all four of their victories culminating in as 105-83 victory in Chicago on Friday. Boston played their best game in the playoffs in that contest. Their 48.7% shooting percentage was their best offensive effort in their last eight games. And by holding the Bulls to just a 39.5% shooting mark, the Celtics produced their nest defensive performance in their last seven contests. Expect a big letdown in this contest after the team collectively exhales from the emotional effort that exhumed against Chicago. The Isaiah Thomas funeral situation continues to linger with the star point guard attending that event for his sister yesterday. As it is, Boston has failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 18 games after three straight wins. The Celtics have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight games after winning four straight games. And in their last 10 games on their home court, Boston has failed to cover the point spread 8 times.

Washington (53-35) is clicking on all cylinders right now having won two straight games to close out their series with Atlanta on Friday with their 115-99 victory as a 3-point underdog. The Wizards are then 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 games after a point spread win. Washington has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. John Wall and Bradley Beal combined to score a whopping 73 combined points in that Game Six victory over the Hawks. Wall has taken his game to another level this postseason as he is scoring 29.5 PPG along with dishing out 10.3 APG. Remember, he will be the most talented player on the court in this series. And in the bad blood that has emerged between these two teams, it is the Wizards who will be playing with revenge after their 110-102 loss to the Celtics back on March 20th. Lastly, Washington has covered the point spread in 32 of their last 49 games when looking to avenge a same-season loss. 25* NBA Game of the Month with the Washington Wizards (735) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (736). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Utah Jazz (508). Utah (54-33) has significantly upped its game on the defensive end of the court with the return of their rim protector Rudy Gobert. The Jazz held the Clippers to just 42% shooting on Tuesday en route to their 96-92 victory as a 3-point underdog to help them take a 3-2 lead in this series. That came on the heels of holding Los Angeles to just 44% shooting in the fourth game of this series. Gobert is one of the top candidates to win Defensive Player of the Year honors this season after holding opponents to just a 43.9% shooting clip at the rim with contested shots during the regular season. Now with the Jazz having the opportunity to close this series out on their home court, expect a lower scoring contest with the stakes so high. Utah has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. But this can be a team that struggles to score points. They were 27th in the NBA during the regular season with a 100.7 PPG scoring average. Quin Snyder’s team also plays the slowest pace in the league. Furthermore, in the Jazz’s last 75 games as a favorite in the 3.5-9.5 point range, Utah has played 46 of these games Under the Total.

Los Angeles (53-34) will have to rely on playing better on defense with Blake Griffin out for the rest of the playoffs with his toe injury. The Clippers did hold the Jazz to just 43.2% shooting on Tuesday. Doc Rivers will want this game to be a grind where things remain close which will create the opportunity for their veteran experience along with the superstar talent of Chris Paul to force a decisive seventh game on their home court. Los Angeles has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. The Clippers have also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games when playing with two days of rest. Lastly, because this is just the Clippers’ fourth game in ten days, the Under is supported by a historical angle that has been 62% effective since 1996. In games with the Total set in the 190-199.5 point range, when the road team has a winning percentage in the 60-75% range and is not playing more than their fourth game over the last ten days — and is now facing a team with a winning record — these games finished Under the Total in 177 of the last 289 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Utah Jazz (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (710) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (709). Washington (51-35) returns home with this series tied at 2-2 after their 111-101 loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Wizards have then covered the point spread in 18 of their last 27 games when avenging a loss on the road to their opponent. Washington has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against an opponent that allowed at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 5 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last contest, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 4 of these games. Remember, this Washington team was outstanding for most of the season — they had the 3rd best record in the entire NBA over the last 65 games of the regular season with a 43-21 mark. This Wizards team is also much better at home where they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games. Furthermore, Washington has covered the point spread in 17 of their last 24 home games with the Total set in the 210-219.5 point range. Additionally, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Atlanta (45-41) has failed to cover the point spread in 17 of their last 25 games against a team that allowed at least 100 points in their last game. Now this Hawks team goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games. Atlanta has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 trips to Washington. The Hawks have also failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 18 games against fellow Southeast Division opponents. This was an inconsistent team during the regular season — and their -0.9 net PPG differential was the worst of all sixteen playoff teams. Expect a letdown from this Atlanta team that has failed to cover the point spread in 26 of their last 37 road playoff games in the first round of NBA Playoffs. Look for Washington to take a 3-2 series lead tonight. 25* NBA Southeast Division Playoff Game of the Year with the Washington Wizards (710) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (709). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (705) plus the points versus the Houston Rockets (706). Houston (58-28) took a commanding 3-1 lead in this series on Sunday with their 113-109 win over the Thunder as a 1.5-point underdog. But the Rockets have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a point spread victory. Furthermore, Houston has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games when playing with one day of rest. This team will probably win this game tonight — but they do not play good enough on the defensive end of the court to be reliable when being asked to lay 8 or so points. Houston allows 109.4 PPG and they have allowed their last five opponents to make over 47% of their shots from the field. Additionally, the Rockets consistently fail to meet point spread expectations when playing at home. Not only has Houston failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams that have a losing record on the road.

Oklahoma City (48-38) has lost four of their last five games after that loss at home on Sunday. But the Thunder have rebounded to cover the point spread in 70 of their last 116 situations where these conditions applied. Oklahoma City has also covered the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games after losing three of their last four games. Place me in the category of those who consider Russell Westbrook significantly overrated — his “performances” in the 4th quarter in this series including at the darn free throw line late in game further confirm that he is a stat hog rather than a true baller. But he can fill stats enough to make games appear close. What this Thunder team is doing well under head coach Billy Donovan is defend the arc as they have held the Rockets to just a 31.8% shooting mark from behind the arc in this series. Moving forward, Oklahoma City has covered the point spread in 35 of their last 53 opportunities on the road to avenge an upset loss at home to their opponents despite being the favorite. And in their last 7 games on the road overall, the Thunder have covered the point spread 5 times. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Oklahoma City Thunder (705) plus the points versus the Houston Rockets (706). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Washington Wizards (519) and the Atlanta Hawks (520). Washington (51-34) allowed the Hawks to shoot 49.4% from the field on Saturday in their 116-98 loss in Game Three of this series. That was the Wizards’ second worst defensive effort over their last seven contests. This team must increase their pressure on the Hawks’ point guard Dennis Schroder who has averaged 25 PPG in this series after registering 27 points in his team’s Game Three victory. Washington also shot just 41.6% from the field in their first road game in this series. Furthermore, the Under is supported by a historical angle that has been 71% effective since 1996. This is Washington’s just fifth game in the last fourteen days — and in games with the Total set at least at 200 involving a road team with a winning percentage in the 51-60% range playing no more than their fifth game in fourteen days now facing a team with a winning record, these games finished Under the Total in 46 of the last 65 situations where these conditions applied.

Atlanta (44-41) has now played 14 of their last 18 games Under the Total against Southeast Division opponents despite Game Three finishing above the 211 Total. Moving forward, the Hawks have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. Atlanta has also still played 10 of their last 11 home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. Expect the Hawks to not shoot nearly as well tonight considering that their best field goal percentage in their previous three games was just a 43.6% mark. Lastly, Atlanta has played 15 of their last 21 games Under the Total in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Together, these team trends produce our specific 46-12 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southeast Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Washington Wizards (519) and the Atlanta Hawks (520). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Chicago Bulls (514) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (513). Chicago (43-42) looks to bounce-back from their 104-87 loss to the Celtics on Friday as a 2.5-point underdog. The Bulls struggled to run their offense without Rajon Rondo — and the point guard will likely be out for the rest of this series. But expect Jerian Grant and Michael Carter-Williams to play better with a game under their belts. And expect Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade to help fill in some gaps. As it is, Chicago has rebounded to cover the point spread in 7 straight games after a loss — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight games after a point spread setback. Additionally, the Bulls have covered the points spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a double-digit loss — and they have covered the point spread in 22 of their last 31 games on their home court after a double-digit setback. Chicago has also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games after failing to score more than 90 points in their last game. Additionally, this Bulls team remains a team that has covered the point spread in 22 of their last 29 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%.

Boston (54-31) was on fire from behind the arc in Game Three as they made 17 shots from 3-point land. But the Celtics have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win. Boston has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread victory. And in their last 7 games after a double-digit win, the Celtics have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of these contests. Boston absolutely had to have Game Three on Friday — but the nerves and unsteadiness that exemplified their play in the first two games of this series is likely to rear its ugly head tonight. 25* NBA 1st Round Eastern Conference Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Chicago Bulls (514) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers (508) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (508). Portland (41-43) looks to bounce-back from an embarrassing 110-81 to the Warriors on Wednesday as a 12-point underdog. The Trail Blazers have then bounced-back to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss. This shot just 33.3% from the field in that game which was their worst offensive effort in their last eighteen contests. Portland has also covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread setback. And while the Blazers have dropped the first two games of this series, they have then covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after two straight losses on the road. Returning home should help where they have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games. This team also won eleven of their last fourteen games on their home court to close out the regular season. Portland has also covered the point spread in 5 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road.

Golden State (69-15) is just 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games when playing with two days of rest. The Warriors have also failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games played on a Saturday. The team will be getting Kevin Durant back as he has been upgraded to probable with his calf injury. However, it remains unclear how close Durant will be to 100% for tonight’s game. (UPDATE: Golden State will not be playing Durant tonight). Asking a road team to cover a point spread of at least 6 points is a lot to ask in the playoffs. Lastly, because the Warriors allow 104.0 PPG, they fall into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 57% effective over the last five seasons. Golden State has scored 110 and 121 points in the first two games of this series — and teams that allow at least 103 PPG now facing an opponent that has surrendered at least 110 in two straight games have then failed to cover the point spread in 170 of the last 299 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Bailout Game of the Month with the Portland Trail Blazers (508) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (505) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (506). San Antonio (63-22) looks to take a commanding 3-1 lead in this series tonight after losing to the Grizzlies by a 105-94 score. Head coach Gregg Popovich benched his five starters with less than a minute into the second half for sloppy play — and that should send a very stern message to his team moving forward in this postseason. The Spurs have covered the point spread in 30 of their last 46 games when looking to avenge a loss to their opponents. San Antonio is also 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight-up loss. And in their last 6 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game, the Spurs have covered the point spread 5 times. And in their last 8 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 6 of those contests.

Memphis (44-41) was inspired by head coach David Fizdale’s epic rant at the referees after their Game Two loss. The Grizzlies played their best game of the series after Fizdale’s show of support — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread victory. Memphis has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against Western Conference opponents. As this series moves on, this Grizzlies team will really miss Tony Allen who is both their best defensive player and a key cog of their offense that too often goes into hibernation. The only individual who has been able to slow Kawhi Leonard down in this series has been Popovich when he benched him in the second half on Thursday. Allen is the Grizzlies’ best defender on the wing. Lastly, Memphis is still just 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Together, these team trends produce our specific 60-24-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southwest Division Blowout of the Year with the San Antonio Spurs (505) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (506). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (715) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (716). Boston (53-31) finds themselves in a desperate situation tonight having dropped the first two games of this series on their home court after a 111-97 loss on Tuesday despite being a 7.5-point favorite. Brad Stevens team has responded well after poor efforts as they have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a double-digit setback. The team has been distracted and had their energy sapped due to the tragic death of Isaiah Thomas’ sister — but with the obvious sense of urgency this team now faces, expect the Celtics to respond with their best effort of this series tonight. Boston has covered the point spread in 19 of their last 27 games on the road when avenging a double-digit loss to their opponent. The Celtics have also covered the point spread in 22 of their last 32 games when playing with double-revenge. Furthermore, this deep team has proven themselves as capable road warriors considering that they are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Chicago (43-41) has been inconsistent this season — so it would not be a surprise at all if they respond to returning home with a 2-0 lead in this series with a clunker. As it is, the Bulls have failed to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 33 games after a straight-up win on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 79-33-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, Chicago falls into a dense empirical letdown angle that has been 60% effective over the last five seasons. Teams listed in the +/-3-point range coming off an upset win on the road as an underdog have then failed to cover the point spread in 197 of the last 329 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (715) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (716). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (713) and the Memphis Grizzlies (714). San Antonio (63-21) seized a 2-0 lead in this series on Monday with their 96-82 win over the Grizzlies as a 10.5-point favorite. The Spurs have then played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. San Antonio has also played 4 of their last 5 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record at home.

Memphis (43-41) should get to the free throw line more tonight after head coach Dave Fizdale called out the referees for being too one-sided with their calls in Game Two. As it is, the Grizzlies have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. The Over is also 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games. Without the services of Tony Allen who is out with a leg injury, this Memphis team lacks a defender on the wing who can slow down Kawhi Leonard who has completely had his way on offense in this series. Lastly, because the Grizzlies average 26 shot attempts from behind the arc, the Over is supported by an empirical angle that has been 69% effective over the last five seasons. In games played in April with the Total set in the 180-189.5 point range, when the home team averages at least 18 shots from the 3-point line, these games finished Over the Total in 57 of the last 83 situations where these conditions applied. 10* NBA San Antonio-Memphis TNT O/U Special Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (713) and the Memphis Grizzlies (714). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Memphis Grizzlies (714) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (713). Memphis (43-41) returns home looking to bounce-back from a 96-82 loss to the Spurs on Monday as a 10.5-point underdog. Head coach David Fizdale issued an epic rant after the game complaining about the officiating in that game. He has a point. The Grizzlies scored 35 points in the paint but attempted 15 free throws while the Spurs scored just 18 points in the paint but got to the line 32 times. Kawhi Leonard’s 19 free throws were  more then the entire Memphis team. Expect the Grizzlies to see more whistles in this game. The oddsmakers seem to agree with Memphis opening as a small 2.5-point underdog which looked pretty low for a team that was blown out by 14 and 29 points. Certainly it is a good bet that Zack Randolph will get to the charity stripe at least once tonight after not attempting even one free throw on Monday. Memphis has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. And in their last 8 games on TNT Thursday, the Grizzlies have covered the point spread 7 times.

San Antonio (63-21) has failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 18 games after a straight-up win. The Spurs have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games when playing with two days of rest. Additionally, San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents. Together, these team trends produce our specific 38-12 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies (714) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (713). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Atlanta Hawks (701) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (702). Atlanta (43-40) found themselves up 48-45 at the half on Sunday in a first half that was at their pace — but then the Wizards exploded for 38 points in the 3rd period en route to their 114-107 victory. Over there last two days, Mike Budenholzer has been working with his team to slow down Washington and transition and make this into a slower-tempo game like it was in those first 24 minutes on Sunday. The Hawks were 4th in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions. Atlanta’s vast playoff experience edge should help them keep this game very close (at least) tonight. The Hawks have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 18 road games after a game against a divisional rival. And while Atlanta has lost two straight games, they have then covered the point spread in 23 of their last 32 road games after losing two of their last three games. Furthermore, the Hawks have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning record.

Washington (50-33) has won two of their last three games after Sunday’s victory. But considering that this is the least experienced team in terms of past playoffs, they are certainly vulnerable to not bring enough intensity tonight — and they might travel to Atlanta with this series tied at 1-1. The Wizards have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning record. Washington is also still without big man Ian Mahinmi who played an important role for this team off the bench. The Wizards are vulnerable on defense after ranking 20th in the league in Defensive Efficiency during the regular season. And while this Washington team has enjoyed a +7 net turnover margin in each of their last two games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 17 of their last 20 games after turning the ball over at least 7 fewer times than their opponent in two straight games. 25* NBA Southeast Division Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Atlanta Hawks (701) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (702). Best of luck of us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (525) and the Toronto Raptors (526). Toronto (51-32) lost their ninth straight opening game to the postseason on Sunday with their 97-83 loss to the Bucks as a 7.5-point underdog. Scoring was a problem for this team as they shot just 36% from the field while managing only 32 points in the second half. This Milwaukee team is underrated on the defensive end of the court particularly with Khris Middleton healthy and contributing. The Raptors must get back into this series by playing harder on the defensive end of their end. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points in the victory with the Raptors head coach Dwane Casey declaring that his team must get back in transition to limit the Greek superstar’s offensive fireworks. With the acquisitions of P.J. Tucker and Serge Ibaka at the trade deadline, this Toronto team is significantly better on defense. After allowing 106.0 points per 100 possessions before they both arrived, that number dropped to allowing 102.3 points per 100 possessions which was 5th best in the league over that final span of games. The Raptors should comeback with a strong defensive effort. They have played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 13 of their last 17 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Additionally, Toronto has played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a double-digit loss. Moving forward, the Raptors have played 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 8 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Toronto has played 7 of these games Under the Total.

Milwaukee (43-40) has now won three of their last four games — and the Under is 11-5-1 in their last 17 games after a straight-up win. The Bucks have also played 10 of their last 13 games Under the Total after a point spread win — and they have played 5 straight games Under the Total after a win by at least ten points. Furthermore, the Under is 5-0-1 in Milwaukee’s last 6 games on the road — and the Under is 18-7-1 in the Bucks’ last 26 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams in Toronto, the game finished Under the Total 5 times. 25* NBA 1st Round Eastern Conference Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (525) and the Toronto Raptors (526). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (519) and the San Antonio Spurs (520). San Antonio (62-21) trailed by 13 points in the first quarter on Saturday — but this team stepped up their level of play to go on a 19-0 run to close out the 3rd quarter and begin the 4th quarter to pull away for an easy 111-82 victory. The Spurs have then played 16 of their last 20 home games Over the Total after a win by at least 20 points. San Antonio has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. With the Grizzlies missing their defensive spark plug in Tony Allen, the Spurs were able to shoot 53.2% from the floor. Allen remains out in this series with his leg injury so San Antonio should continue to have their way on offense. They have now played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against Western Conference opponents.

Memphis (43-40) shot just 39.2% in this loss despite center Marc Gasol having his way with 32 points. Expect a better game from point guard Mike Conley who scored only 13 points after going scoreless after the 8 minute mark of the 2nd quarter. The Grizzlies still have the reputation of being a grinding defensive team — but with Gasol now shooting more 3s than ever and Zack Randolph coming off the bench, that is not necessarily the identity of David Fiddle’s team. Memphis shot just 39.3% in their last regular season game against the Mavericks in a 100-93 loss to Dallas. The Grizzlies have played their last two games Over the Total with both those games finishing with a combined score of 193. Yet this Total has moved down from opening at 190 to now being listed in the 188.5 point range. Not only have the Grizzlies have played 19 of their last 26 road games Over the Total after a game that finished above the number but they have also played 10 of their last 12 road games after playing at least two straight games Over the Total. Lastly, Memphis has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against Western Conference opponents. 25* NBA Southwest Division Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (519) and the San Antonio Spurs (520). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (515). Houston (55-27) closed out the regular season winning five of their last seven games — but they failed to reward bettors by failing to cover the point spread in six straight games while going 0-8-1 ATS in their last nine contest. I like the Rockets from this technical perspective in this opening contest — and this is a team that has covered the point spread in 71 of their last 115 games after failing to cover the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. The rest should also help this team recharge their jets in Mike D’Antoni’s up-tempo offense that led the NBA in 3-point attempts and 3-pointers made. Houston has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games when playing with at least three days of rest. The Rockets won three of the four meetings between these two teams while making 37.5% of their 3-pointers which was an uptick versus their 35.7% mark overall. Expect this Houston team to take a page out of the old “Jordan Rules” that the Detroit Pistons used to great success against Michael Jordan in the late-1980s. The Rockets will let Russell Westbrook put up great numbers: he averaged 36.3 PPG along with 9.0 RPG and 9.3 APG in those four games this season. But make Westbrook get tired while failing to get his teammates involved offers them an opportunity to overwhelm the Thunder.

Oklahoma City (47-35) only outscored their opponents by +0.8 PPG — so that is a metric that suggests this team is a bit overvalued. The Thunder closed out the regular season winning and covering the point spread in four of their last six games — but the Thunder have then failed to cover the point spread in 14 of their last 17 games both after winning four or five of their last six games and after covering the point spread in four or five of their last six games. The Thunder win games by relying on their defense and crashing both ends of the glass to create second chance opportunities as well as get Westbrook out on the break. While OKC led the NBA with a 53.4% rebound rate — but they only out rebounded the Rockets by +1.8 RPG in their four meetings this season. Houston also has a secret weapon to slow Westbrook down in guard Patrick Beverley. Westbrook shot just 41.5% when guarded by Beverley this season. This Thunder team does not typically match up well against high-scoring opponents. Houston scores 115.3 PPG — and OKC has failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 road games against teams that score at least 106 PPG. The Thunder have also failed to cover the point spread in 22 of their last 30 road games with the Total set at 220 or higher. 25* NBA 1st Round Western Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (515). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Indiana Pacers (501). Cleveland (51-31) limps into the playoffs having lost four straight games. But if you think this team can not flip the switch at a moment’s notice, then let me remind you of their April 5th “showdown” with Boston for the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs in which they destroyed the Celtics by a 114-91 score. And that game was played without rest — so that was likely a small glimpse of how this team can raise their level of play when they want to do so. Frankly, the regular season simply does not mean much to a team that can seize home court advantage again by turning up the intensity just once in the first two road games in Boston — if that series even happens. The rest will help the Cavaliers — they have covered the point spread in 24 of their last 35 games when playing their second game in five days. Cleveland has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 25 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Cavs have covered the point spread in 17 of these games.

Indiana (42-40) won five in a row to close out the regular season and seize the final slot in the Eastern Conference playoffs with their 104-86 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. But the Pacers have then failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games after a victory on their home court. Now Indiana goes on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record on their home court. The Pacers have also lost their three meetings with the Cavs in 2017 — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games when playing with at least double revenge versus their opponent. 25* NBA Central Division Playoff Game of the Year with the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Indiana Pacers (501). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Indiana (40-40) shot 59.3% from the field — the best offensive effort for them this entire season — en route to their 127-112 win in Orlando on Saturday as a 4.5-point favorite. Regression on the offensive end of the court for this team is very likely. The Pacers score only 102.9 PPG when on the road on 45.3% shooting. They have played 30 of their last 45 games Under the Total after shooting at least 55% from the field. Indiana has also played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. And in their last 17 games after a point spread win, the Pacers have played 12 of these games Under the Total. This team still has plenty to play for — they are one game behind the Bucks in the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt but only one game ahead of both the Bulls and the Heat who both own the tie-breaker against them if they do end up with the same record after Wednesday. So this Indiana team could still manage to be on the outside looking in with these playoffs. Moving forward, they have played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. And in their last 8 road games against teams with a losing record at home, the Pacers have played 7 of these games Under the Total.

Philadelphia (28-52) has lost six straight games with their 90-82 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday as a 7.5-point underdog. The 76ers shot just 35.1% from the field against the Bucks with injuries severely impacting the ability of this team to shoot the basketball into the net. Six season-ending injuries help explain why Philly has shot only 35.7% from the field over the last two games while making just 23.4% of their shots from behind the arc. Offense was already an issue for this team when considering that they will be finishing last in the NBA in Offensive Efficiency for the fourth straight season. The 76ers have failed to cover the point spread in five of their last six games — and they have played 28 of their last 41 games Under the Total after failing to cover the point spread in four of their last five games. Philadelphia stays at home where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total. The 76ers have also seen the Under go 10-3-1 in the last 14 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Lastly, while Philly allows 107.9 PPG, the Pacers have played 14 of their last 18 games Under the Total in the second half of the season against teams that allow at least 106 PPG. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Miami Heat (707) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (708). Miami (38-41) fell behind by 18 points in the first-half last night in Toronto but conducted a serious comeback to tie the game in the 4th quarter but they could not hold on as they lost to the Raptors by a 96-94 score. This Heat team now finds themselves one game behind both Chicago and Indiana as these three teams fight for the last two spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Miami did cover the 4.5-point spread a san underdog — this is a feisty team that plays hard every night for head coach Eric Spoelstra. Expect another strong effort from this young team. They have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a straight-up loss. They have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 12 games when playing without a day of rest. Furthermore, Miami has covered the point spread in 7 straight games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Additionally, the Heat covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. And in their last 30 trips to Washington to play the Wizards, Miami is 21-8-1 ATS.

Washington (48-31) has won two straight games with their 106-103 win in New York against the Knicks on Thursday as a 6-point favorite. But the Wizards have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a point spread win. Washington has also failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 25 games after a win decided by 3 points or less. And in their last 21 games played with just one day of rest, the Wizards are just 4-16-1 ATS. They may be undermanned in this game with their starting power forward Markieff Morris questionable with an ankle injury. The Wizards are still fighting with Toronto for the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt — but they remain 1/2 game behind the Raptors who have an easy date against the Knicks tomorrow afternoon. They return for this game — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home. 25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Year with the Miami Heat (707) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (708). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Sacramento Kings (517) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (518). Los Angeles (23-55) has won two straight games after their surprising 102-95 win at San Antonio on Wednesday as a 13.5-point underdog. The Lakers were able to take advantage of a Spurs’ team resting most of their key players having secured the 2nd spot in the Western Conference playoffs. But with this franchise needing to finish in the bottom three of the NBA standings to maintain their protected first round draft choice that would otherwise go to the 76ers, expect this team to fully embrace going into the proverbial tank. Injuries creates the opportunity for Luke Walton to “manage” this situation. D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson are questionable with knee injuries while Brandon Ingram will play with limited minutes as he deals with tendinitis. As it is, the Lakers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. Los Angeles returns home where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. The Lakers are also 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. And in their last 11 games against fellow Pacific Division foes, Los Angeles has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of these games.

Sacramento (31-47) has won two straight games as well with their 98-87win over Dallas on Tuesday. The Kings are looking to find cohesion between their core group of young players. Skal Labissiere has been inserted into the starting lineup to play alongside Willie Cauley-Stein — and they join Buddy Hield who was acquired in the DeMarcus Cousins trade along with 7’1 Georgis Papagiannis to give this team an intriguing set of talents. Sacramento has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. The Kings have also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a losing record at home. Sacramento has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against fellow Pacific Division foes. And in their last 11 encounters with the Lakers, the Kings are 8-2-1 ATS — and that includes 5 straight covers when playing in the Staple Center. 25* NBA Pacific Division Underdog of the Year with the Sacramento Kings (517) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (518). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers (712) minus the points versus the Minnesota Timberwolves (711). Portland (38-40) had a six-game winning streak going — but now they have dropped two straight games after their 106-87 loss in Utah as a 6-point underdog on Tuesday. Frankly, this was one of their worst games of the season. Their 39.8% shooting mark was their worst field goal percentage in their last six games but the The Trail Blazers have rebounded to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread loss. This group has proven themselves to be a second-half team over the last two seasons. They began the week with the very best record in the NBA since March 1st before dropping these two games this week. This team is thin on their front court with Jusuf Nurkic out the rest of the regular season with a leg injury. But they still have Damian Lillard who scored 29.1 PPG in the month of March. Portland has also covered the point spread in 6 straight games against teams with a losing record. The Blazers return home where they have covered the point spread in 5 straight contests. Portland has also covered the point spread in 4 straight home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Additionally, the Trail Blazers have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games against fellow Western Conference opponents.

Minnesota (31-46) has lost two of their last three games with their 121-107 loss at Golden State on Tuesday. The Timberwolves have not only failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss but they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a double-digit loss. And in their last 11 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game, Minnesota is just 2-8-1 ATS. Now the Timberwolves stay on the road where they are just 1-6-1 ATS — and they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home. This is a team also hit hard with injuries with Zach LaVine and Nikola Pekovic both out the rest of the year with injuries. This team is playing out the string — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. 25* NBA Northwest Division Game of the Year with the Portland Trail Blazers (712) minus the points versus the Minnesota Timberwolves (711). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Dallas Mavericks (515) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (516). Los Angeles (47-31) has won three straight games with their 115-104 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Trailing the Utah Jazz by just one game for 4th place in the Western Conference playoff race, the Clippers still have much to play for before the playoffs begin next week. But I hate having to expect Doc Rivers’ team to cover the point spread as a double-digit favorite. Los Angeles has failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. The Clippers have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And not only has this LA team failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a win but they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games after a double-digit victory.

Dallas (32-45) has lost five of their last six games with their 98-87 loss last night in Sacramento despite being a 2.5-point favorite. The Mavericks have bounce-back to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread loss. Dallas has also covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a double-digit loss. And this team has covered a decisive 24 of their last 32 games after a straight-up loss under head coach Rick Carlisle — so expect a strong effort tonight. The lack of rest should not impact this team too much either when considering that they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games when playing without a day of rest. This team is undermanned with Dirk Nowitzki and Seth Curry questionable with various ailments. Wes Matthews should be on the court tonight for this nationally televised game after he was given the night off for rest last night. While the Mavs may be not in the playoffs this season, Carlisle is assessing talent — and effort — as they conclude the regular season and make decisions for the future. Dallas has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 16 road games against teams with a winning record at home, the Mavericks have covered the point spread 11 times. 25* NBA Wednesday ESPN Game of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks (515) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Brooklyn Nets (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Brooklyn (18-59) has won two straight games with their 91-82 win over Atlanta on Sunday. The Nets have then seen the Under go 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Brooklyn has also played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. This Nets team is playing better basketball as of late fueled by improved play on the defensive end of the court. The have the best statistical defense in the entire league over the last two weeks while allowing their last five opponents to shoot just 41.3% from the field. But this Brooklyn team is also making only 29% of their 3-point shots over that span. Moving forward, the Nets have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. Brooklyn has also played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total when listed in the +/- 3-point range.

Philadelphia (28-49) has lost three in a row with their 113-105 loss at Toronto as an 11.5-point underdog on Sunday. The 76ers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Philadelphia has also played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. This team continues to be ravaged with injuries with now Jahlil Okafor and Robert Covington joining Jerryd Bayless, Joel Embiid and, of course, their number-one draft choice Ben Simmons out the year with season-sending injuries. This attrition helps explain why this team is making only 43.5% of their shots over their last five games. Now the 76ers return home where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total. And in their last 12 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road, the Under is 9-2-1. Lastly, in the last 13 encounters between these two teams, the Under is 10-1-2. 25* NBA Atlantic Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Brooklyn Nets (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (521) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (522). Houston (51-24) has lost two in a row after their 117-101 loss in Portland last night despite being a small 1-point favorite. The Rockets have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 32 games after a point spread loss. Houston has also covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games after a straight-up loss. And in their last 15 games when playing without rest, the Rockets have covered the pint spread in 11 of these games. James Harden should be particularly motivated in this game after being outplayed be Steph Curry at home on Tuesday in their 113-106 loss to the Warriors. Houston has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Golden State (61-14) has now rattled off nine straight games after following up their win in Houston on Tuesday with their 110-98 victory over San Antonio on Wednesday. Without Kevin Durant available — and all the resources they lost to free up cap space to sign him — depth remains a concern for this team. The Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 23 games when playing their third game in four days. Golden State shot 51.2% from the field against the Spurs — and they have made at least 51.1% of their shots in their last three games. But the Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games after shooting at least 47% in three straight ames. And while the the Rockets allow their opponents to make 46.4% of their shots, Golden State has failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 27 games in the second half of the season against teams with a defensive field goal percentage of at least 46%. Lastly, Houston has covered the point spread in 7 straight road games when revenging a loss at home to their opponent. 10* NBA Friday Late Show Bailout with the Houston Rockets (521) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (522). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (521) and the Golden State Warriors (522). Houston (51-24) looks to bounce-back from their 117-101 loss in Portland last night as a 1-point favorite. The Rockets have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. This is a depleted team with Ryan Anderson out with an ankle and Nene resting which more pressure on James Harden who will play but is nursing a wrist injury. As it is, the Under is 7-1-1 in Houston’s last 9 games on the road. And in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court, the Under is 5-0-1 for the Rockets.

Golden State (61-14) has won nine straight contests with their 110-98 win in San Antonio on Wednesday as a 4.5-point underdog. The Warriors have then played 24 of their last 32 games Under the Total after a win by at least 10 points. Golden State has also played 38 of their last 51 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. The Warriors return home for this game where they have played 7 straight games Under the Total. And while the Over is tempting between these two fast-paced teams that like to score, Golden State has played 18 of their last 22 games in the second-half of the season against teams that allow at least 106 PPG — and Houston allows 109.0 PPG in the Mike D’Antoni system. 25* NBA Friday ESPN Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (521) and the Golden State Warriors (522). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM on Friday, we will be playing the Denver Nuggets (501) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (502). Denver (35-39) has lost two straight games after their heartbreaking 122-113 loss to Portland on Wednesday as a 2-point underdog. The Nuggets now find themselves 1 1/2 games behind the Trail Blazers (after Portland’s win last night over Houston) for the 8th and final spot in the Western Conference Playoffs — and they lost the tie-breaker having lost three of the four regular season games in that series. To compound matters, Denver will be playing six of their last eight regular season games on the road — so that makes winnable games away from the Pepsi Center essential contests to play well in. As it is, the Nuggets have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after a straight-up loss. Denver has also covered the point spread in 14 of their last 18 games after a loss to a Northwest Division rivals. Furthermore, not only have the Nuggets covered the point spread in 15 of their last 19 road games after a loss on the road but they have covered the point spread in 26 of their last 35 road games after a point spread setback. Denver has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 ames on the road. And in their last 8 games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Nuggets have covered the point spread 6 times.

Charlotte (34-41) has won five of their last seven games after their 110-106 upset win in Toronto on Wednesday as a 5-point underdog. It might be too little, too late for Steve Clifford’s team that still finds themselves three games out with just seven games to go for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. This is the Hornets’ third game since Tuesday — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 home games when playing their third game in four days. Charlotte has also failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home overall. And in their last 17 games against teams with a losing record, the Hornets are just 5-11-1 ATS. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in 4 straight meetings between these two teams — including Charlotte’s 112-102 upset win in Denver back on March 4th so the Nuggets are also playing with a little bit of revenge on their minds. 25* NBA Underdog of the Month with Denver Nuggets (501) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (502). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Detroit Pistons (702) minus the points versus the Brooklyn Nets (701). Detroit (34-41) is absolutely and positively desperate for a win having dropped five straight — as well as eight of their last nine games — after their 97-96 loss to Miami on Tuesday as a 3-point underdog. The Pistons had a 4-point lead in that game with 30.1 seconds left to go but let that squander before seeing their hearts break by a Hassan Whiteside buzzer-beater. Detroit now finds themselves 2 1/2 games out of the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt — but with nine games to go, there remains hope for Stan Van Gundy’s team. The team did player better defense against the Heat by holding them to just 45.6% shooting after seeing their previous three opponents convert at least 51.6% of their shots. And the Pistons have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games played with one day of rest. Now comes just what the Doctor ordered in the atrocious Nets in to town. Yet Detroit will be playing with revenge after Brooklyn began their current losing streak with a buzzer beater of their own on March 21st to steal a 98-96 win. That game was in Brooklyn which began a four-game road trip for this young Pistons team that plays so much better on their home court where they have covered the point spread in 12 of their last 16 games. Detroit has also covered the point spread in 11 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Furthermore, in their last 13 home games with the Total set in the 210-219.5 point range, the Pistons have covered the point spread 12 times.

Brooklyn (16-58) looks to bounce-back from a rare upset loss as they fell to Philadelphia at home on Tuesday by a 106-101 score. The Nets were out-rebounded by the 76ers by five boards after losing the rebounding battle by 5 and 10 boards in their previous two contests. Brooklyn has then failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight games after getting out-rebounded by at least 5 boards in three straight games. This will also be the Nets’ 9th game over the last fourteen days — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 30 of their last 42 games when playing at least their eighth game in the last fourteen days. Lastly, while Brooklyn allows 113.2 PPG, the Pistons have covered the point spread in 7 straight home games in the second half of the season against teams who allow at least 106 PPG. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Year with the Detroit Pistons (702) minus the points versus the Brooklyn Nets (701). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (515) and the San Antonio Spurs (516). Golden State (60-14) won their eighth straight game (all without Kevin Durant) with their 113-106 upset win at Houston as a 1.5-point underdog last night. The Warriors have then played 11 of their last 12 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Golden State has also played 5 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Additionally, the Warriors have played 7 straight games Under the Total against Western Conference opponents. And in their last 4 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court, Golden State has played all 4 games Under the Total.

San Antonio (57-16) has won five in a row after they demolished the reeling Cavaliers on Monday by a 103-74 score. The Under is then 3-0-1 in the Spurs’ last 4 games after a straight-up win — and they have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a double-digit victory. Furthermore, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 15 of their last 20 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Under is 6-1-1 in the Spurs’ last 8 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. San Antonio does average 106.2 PPG — but the Warriors have played 21 of their last 28 games Under the Total against teams that score at least 106 PPG. And in the last 6 meetings between these two teams in San Antonio, the game finished Under the Total all 6 times. These two teams played back on Saturday, March 11th with both teams benching their star players to the dismay of Disney/ABC/ESPN. Who knows how these respective coaches will handle this rematch — especially with the Warriors playing without rest. That last contest resulted in a 107-85 win for the Spurs. Expect another lower scoring game. 25* NBA ESPN Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (515) and the San Antonio Spurs (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Phoenix Suns (767) and the Atlanta Hawks (768). Phoenix (22-52) has dropped eight straight games with their 120-106 loss in Charlotte on Sunday as a 13-point underdog. The Suns are playing out the string out of the playoff hunt and decimated with injuries. Phoenix has lost both Tyson Chandler and Brandon Knight to season-ending injuries — and now Leandro Barbosa is questionable with a hamstring injury tonight. The Suns shot 50.6% from the field in their defeat two days ago — but they look to be a prime suspect for a flat effort when considering this is their sixth straight game on the road. As it is, Phoenix has played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Additionally, the Suns have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a double-digit loss. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record, Phoenix has played 4 of these games Under the Total.

Atlanta (37-36) has lost seven straight games themselves with their 107-92 loss to Brooklyn as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. This team is lost right now on the offensive end of the court with both Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore sidelined with injuries. Over their last six games, this team has failed to shoot better than 39.5% in three of those games while not topping 44.1% in all six contests. The solution for Mike Budenholzer’s team is to win games through their defense that leans heavily on Dwight Howard and Dennis Schroder. As it is, the Hawks have played played 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total after a loss by at least 15 points. The Under is also 16-5-1 in their last 22 games after a double-digit loss — and that includes playing 4 straight Unders after a double-digit loss at home. Atlanta stays at home where they have played 8 straight home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. And in their last 28 games as a favorite laying 3.5-9.5 points, the Hawks have played 21 of these games Under the Total. This Suns team does struggle on defense as they allow 113.0 PPG — but Atlanta has played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total against teams who allow at least 110 PPG. And in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in Atlanta, the game finished Under the Total 4 times. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Phoenix Suns (767) and the Atlanta Hawks (768). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (662) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (661). Minnesota (28-41) looks to snap a three-game losing streak tonight after their 123-109 loss in New Orleans on Sunday. The Timberwolves have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 20 home games after a loss. Minnesota returns home after playing their last three on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games on their home court. The T-Wolves have also covered the point spread in 4 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. Minnesota will need to play better on the defensive end of the court after surrendering 117 points along with 123 points twice in this road trip. The T-Wolves allow their visitors to score 103.2 PPG on their home court. And while Minnesota has allowed their last three opponents to shoot at least 54.4% from the field, they have then covered the point spread in 12 of their last 15 games after allowing each of their last three opponents to shoot at least 47% from the field. This Timberwolves team has covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games against Western Conference opponents. Furthermore, not only has this Minnesota team covered the point spread in 17 of their last 22 games against teams with a winning record but they have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games in the second-half of the season against teams with a winning percentage over 70% in the second-half of the season.

San Antonio (53-16) enters this game coming off their 118-102 win over Sacramento on Sunday. The Spurs have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after a straight-up victory. San Antonio has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Spurs have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a losing record. And in their last 9 games against teams from the Western Conference, San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread 7 times. 25* NBA Southwest Division Underdog of the Year with the Minnesota Timberwolves (662) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (661). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Atlanta Hawks (603) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (604). Atlanta (37-32) has lost three straight games after their 113-097 loss to Portland on Saturday as a 2-point favorite. The Hawks fell behind by 23 points in the first ten minutes of that game in a very flat performance — expect a much better start from this team that is preparing for the playoffs. Atlanta has bounced-back to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a double-digit loss at home. The Hawks have also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 27 games on the road after suffering an upset loss. This team will be have rally together with both Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore both on the shelf with injuries. But this remains a team that has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record at home.

Charlotte (604) snapped their three-game losing streak with their 98-93 win over Washington as a 4.5-point favorite on Saturday. The Hornets have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win — and they are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after a point spread victory. This team is also undermanned with big man Miles Plumlee out with a calf injury. Charlotte has failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games on their home court. And in their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road, the Hornets have failed to cover the point spread 4 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 68-25-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southeast Division Game of the Year with the Atlanta Hawks (603) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (604). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Phoenix Suns (618) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (617). Phoenix (22-45) has lost three of their last four games after a subpar effort on Sunday in a 110-101 loss to Portland as a small 2-point underdog. The Suns shot just 43.6% from the field which was their worst offensive effort in their last eleven games — and the 50% shooting they saw the Blazers achieve was their worst performance on the defensive end of the court in their last seven contests. But say what you want about this team — they are consistently inconsistent. Except a much better effort from this young team tonight as they are a decisive 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games after a point spread loss. Phoenix has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points, these Suns have covered the point spread in 6 of these contests. This team does get healthier tonight with two of their big men Tyson Chandler and Alex Len upgraded to probable after missing the last two games. And in their last 7 games on their home court, Phoenix has covered the point spread in 5 of these games.

Sacramento (26-41) snapped their eight-game losing streak on Monday with their 120-115 loss to Orlando as a 1.5-point underdog. This was an outlier performance for the Kings as their 53.7% shooting percentage was their best offensive effort in their last nineteen contests. But this Sacramento team is just 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games after a straight-up win — and they are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after a point spread win. This is a team that has lost eight of their ten games since trading away DeMarcus Cousins. This team also looks undermanned tonight with Tyreke Evans questionable with an ankle injury and Rudy Gay already out the season. This Kings team is playing out the string — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a losing record. Look for Sacramento get back to their losing ways while this feisty Suns team bouncing-back with a nice win on their home court after a particularly poor effort. 25* NBA Pacific Division Game of the Year with the Phoenix Suns (618) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (617). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (532) minus the points versus the Detroit Pistons (531). Cleveland (43-22) has lost four of their last five games with their 117-112 loss at Houston on Sunday as a 7-point underdog. Te Cavaiers are struggling with injuries alongside the dog days of March as they physically and mentally prepare for the playoff season. But having lost four of their last five games, this team will look to raise their level of play tonight against a fellow Central Division rival who defeated them last week by a 106-101 score as a 4.5-point underdog in Detroit. The Cavaliers have covered the point spread in 15 of their last 20 home games when avenging loss on the road against their opponent as a favorite. The Cavaliers have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a point spread win. Cleveland did shoot 52.5% from the field in that game after making 50% of their shots in their previous game in Orlando — and they have then covered the point spread in 22 of their last 31 home games after shooting at least 50% from the field in two straight games. The Cavs have also covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game.

Detroit (33-33) has won four of their last five games after their 112-92 win over the Knicks on Saturday as a 6.5-point favorite. Not only have the Pistons have then failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 22 games after a straight-up loss but they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a double-digit win. Detroit has also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 9 road games after a win on their home court. Moving forward, the Pistons have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record at home — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 23 road games as an underdog. Lastly, Detroit has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against fellow Central Division opponents. 25* NBA Central Division Game of the Year with the Cleveland Cavaliers (532) minus the points versus the Detroit Pistons (531). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Memphis Grizzlies (508) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (507). Memphis (36-30) is desperate for a victory having dropped five straight games with their 107-90 loss to Atlanta on Saturday as a 6.5-point favorite. Head coach David Fizzle will likely employ a fifth straight different starting lineup tonight in the attempt to shake up his team that remains in the 7th spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Expect Tony Allen to be in the starting lineup tonight to take advantage of his outstanding defensive play in the opening moments of this game. The Grizzlies have failed to cover the point spread in five straight games — but they have then covered the point spread in 34 of their last 54 games after failing to cover the point spread in at least two straight contests. Memphis has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. The Grizzlies will remember their 106-96 loss in Milwaukee as a 2.5-point underdog back on November 12th — and home teams looking to avenge a double-digit loss to their opponent while entering this rematch coming off an upset loss by at least 15 points as a favorite have then covered the point spread in 77 of the last 114 situations (68%) where these conditions applied.

Milwaukee (32-33) has won six straight contests with their 102-95 win over Minnesota on Saturday. But the Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 25 games after winning five or six of their last seven contests. This team looks to be undermanned tonight with Mirza Teletovic questionable with a hamstring and Malcolm Brogdon out with a back injury. Milwaukee has failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 19 road games against teams with a winning record at home. And while the Grizzlies average making 9 shots from 3-point land per game, the Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 17 of their last 25 road games against teams who make at least 6 shots from the 3-point line per game. Lastly, while Milwaukee has covered the point spread in six straight games with the last five being as the favorite, teams who have covered the point spread in at least two straight games as a favorite now facing a team that comes off a double-digit loss at home have then failed to cover the point spread in 57 of the last 84 situations (68%) where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Game of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies (508) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (507). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (513) and the Charlotte Hornets (514). Indiana (32-30) has won three of their last five games with their 97-96 win at Atlanta yesterday as a 3-point underdog. The Pacers have then played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have also played 4 straight games Under the Total after a point spread win. Additionally, Indiana has played 5 straight games Under the Total on the road. And in their last 12 games against teams with a losing record, the Under is 9-2-1.

Charlotte (27-35) has won three of their last five games with their 112-102 win at Denver on Saturday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Hornets have then played a decisive 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. Charlotte has also played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Hornets have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 9 games after allowing at least 100 points, Charlotte has played 8 of these games Under the Total. Now this team returns home for the first time after a seven-game road trip — and they have played 4 straight home games Under the Total. Additionally, this team is banged up with Frank Kaminsky out for around ten more days with a shoulder injury and Miles Plumlee still nursing a calf injury. Lastly, the Hornets have played 6 straight home games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. 25* NBA TNT Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (513) and the Charlotte Hornets (514). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Miami Heat (504) minus the point(s) versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (503). Cleveland (42-18) has won two of their last three games after their 135-130 win in Atlanta last night. But the Cavaliers have not been very good when playing without rest in the grind of the regular season. Not only has this Cleveland team failed to over the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games playing without rest but they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight road games when playing on back-to-back days. And while a trip to Miami will always mean something more for LeBron James, his Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight trips to Miami. Cleveland did crush the Heat back on December 9th by a 114-84 score — but Miami has then covered the point spread in 18 of their last 25 home games when avenging a loss where their opponent scored at least 100 points.

Miami (28-34) has lost two of their last three games with their 110-99 win at Orlando last night as a 4.5-point favorite. The Heat show just 38.5% from the field which was their worst offensive effort in their last twenty-three games. Miami also allowed the Magic to nail 50% of their shots which was their worst defensive performance in their last ten games. The Heat have rebounded to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games after a double-digit loss. Miami has also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread loss. The Heat have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games when playing without a day of rest. Now Miami returns home where they are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games. And in their last 4 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Heat have covered the point spread all 4 times. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Year with the Miami Heat (504) plus the point(s) versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (503). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers (824) plus the point(s) versus the New York Knicks (823). Philadelphia (22-38) suffered their worst loss of the season on Wednesday in a 125-98 loss at Miami that equaled their 27 point loss to the Raptors back in November. With the announcement that same day that Joel Embiid would join Ben Simmons in missing the rest of the season, some might conclude that this team has thrown in the towel for the year. But this team has been playing hard all season for head coach Brett Brown — and this team typically responds with strong efforts after a disappointing performance. Not only have the 76ers bounced-back to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss but they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, Philadelphia has covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 home games after a loss by at least 15 points. Now this team returns home where they have covered the point spread in 22 of their 30 games this season — and that includes seven straight games against teams with a losing record on the road. The 76ers have also covered the point spread in 12 of their last 16 home games as an underdog of 6 points or less. And in their last 6 games against fellow Atlantic Division opponents, Philly has covered the point spread all 6 times.

New York (25-36) comes off an upset 101-90 win in Orlando on Wednesday as a 2-point underdog. But this Knicks team has then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a double-digit victory. Now this team stays on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record at home. And in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% overall, New York has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of these contests. 25* NBA Atlantic Division Underdog of the Year with the Philadelphia 76ers (824) plus the point(s) versus the New York Knicks (823). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers (706) plus (or minus) the point(s) versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (705). Oklahoma City (35-25) has won four straight games after their upset 109-106 win over Utah as a 2.5-point underdog on Tuesday. But the Thunder have then failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 21 games after winning four or five of their last six games. Letdown concerns for this team increase with the news that guard Victor Oladipo — the second best scoring option for this team after Russell Westbrook — is questionable for this contest with a back injury. Now this team goes on the road where they are just 12-17 with an average losing margin of -6.0 PPG while allowing their opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field. The Thunder have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record on their home court. OKC has also failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 23 road games in expected high-scoring games where the Total was set at 220 or higher.

Portland (24-35) has lost two straight as well as five of their last six games with their 120-113 loss at Detroit as a 4-point underdog on Tuesday. Now after playing four straight games on the road, the Trail Blazers return home for the first time since February 13th. Portland has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games after being on the road for at least seven days. While the Blazers are just 10-22 when on the road this season, they are a respectable 14-13 on their home court where they shoot 46.3% from the field. They should shoot much better tonight than they did on February 5th where they made only 40.2% of their shots in a 105-99 loss to the Thunder. Oklahoma City typically struggles with teams with potent offenses. The Blazers score 107.4 PPG — and the Thunder have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games in the second half of the season against teams that score at least 106 PPG. Lastly, the home team typically prevails in this series as home court advantage has translated into point spread covers in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these two teams. 25* NBA Thursday TNT Game of the Year with the Portland Trail Blazers (706) plus (or minus) the point(s) versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (705). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (702) minus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (701). Washington (34-23) has lost both their games after the All-Star Break with their 102-92 loss to to Utah on their home court on Sunday. The Wizards closed out the first-half of the regular season on a red hot 18-3 run so this team will be anxious to get back to their winning ways against an elite opponent. Not only has Washington covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a straight-up loss but they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a double-digit loss on their home court. Additionally, the Wizards have been very tough at home where they have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 21 games. Washington has also covered the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 8 games against Western Conference opponents, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 6 of these contests.

Golden State (50-9) has won four straight games with their 119-108 win at Philadelphia last night. But the Warriors have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games when playing without a day of rest. Golden State has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win. And in their last 5 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game, the Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of these games. 25* NBA Game of the Month with the Washington Wizards (702) minus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (701). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (859) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (860). San Antonio (43-13) returns from the All-Star Break having won four of their last five games with their 107-79 blowout win at Orlando last Wednesday. The Spurs look to get Pao Gasol back for this contest as he is listed as probable after dealing with a hand injury. San Antonio has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games when playing without a day of rest. The Spurs have also covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. This San Antonio team will be highly motivated for this game on national television having lost both their meetings with the Clippers this season. Their last encounter was back on December 22nd where  Los Angeles pulled the upset as a 2-point underdog by a 106-101 score. The Spurs have covered the point spread in 26 of their last 38 games when avenging a same-season upset loss to their opponents. Furthermore, road favorites in the 3.5-9.5-point range playing with double revenge against an opponent that comes off a game where both teams scored at least 100 points have then covered the point spread in 66 of the last 96 situations (69%) where these conditions applied.

Los Angeles (35-22) saw their four-game winning streak snapped last night in a 123-113 loss at Golden State. The Clippers have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games when playing without a day of rest. Los Angeles has also failed to cover the point spread in 48 of their last 77 games after allowing at least 120 points in their last game. There are some rumblings that Chris Paul will take the court again after being medically cleared to play with his injured thumb — but he has yet to practice and did not play last night. He remains listed as questionable. As it is, the Clippers have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 112-55 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Friday ESPN Game of the Year with the San Antonio Spurs (859) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (860). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Toronto Raptors (512) minus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (511). Charlotte (24-31) has lost three straight games — as well as ten of their last eleven — after their 105-99 loss to Philadelphia on Monday as an 8-point favorite. The Hornets are then 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after a straight-up loss — and they have are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a point spread setback. Defense has been an issue for this team as they have allowed at least 105 points in twelve straight contests. Charlotte has then failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games after allowing at least 105 points in two straight games — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games after allowing at least 105 points in three straight games. This team will be undermanned tonight with both Cody Zeller and Miles Plumlee nursing injuries — and being without both big men will not help their efforts on defense. The Hornets are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. Charlotte has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games against Eastern Conference opponents. And in their last 19 expected high-scoring games with the Total set at least 210, the Hornets have failed to cover the point spread 16 times.

Toronto (32-24) has lost three straight games after their 105-94 loss at Chicago last night. The Raptors do help coming after acquiring Serge Ibaka from the Magic yesterday. While his ability to take the court tonight remains questionable, the transaction should jump start this Toronto team. As it is, the Raptors are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games when playing without a day of rest. And while Toronto has allowed at least 102 games in four straight games, they have then covered the point spread in 17 of their last 25 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last two games. Lastly, while the Raptors allow 104.7 PPG, the Hornets have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games against teams that allow at least 102 PPG in the second half of the season. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Eastern Conference Game of the Year with the Toronto Raptors (512) minus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (511). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (509) and the Indiana Pacers (510). San Antonio (41-13) saw their two-game winning streak snapped yesterday in their 94-90 loss at New York against the Knicks. The Spurs allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from the field which was their worst defensive effort in their last eight games. Expect a better defensive performance tonight. San Antonio has played 4 straight games Under the Total when playing without a day of rest. And while the Spurs have failed to cover the point spread in three of their last four games, they have then played 28 of their last 43 games Under the Total after only covering the point spread once in their last four games. Additionally, San Antonio has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 43 road games as a favorite of 6 points or less, the Spurs have played 28 of these games Under the Total.

Indiana (29-25) has lost three straight games with their 116-100 loss to Milwaukee. The Pacers have then played 8 of their last 11 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, while Indiana has allowed at least 112 points in each of their last three games, they have then played 9 of their last 10 games Under the Total after allowing at least 105 points in three straight contests. The Pacers stay at home where they have played 8 of their last 10 home games Under the Total against teams with a winning record on the road — and that includes four straight Unders when this opponent has a winning percentage on the road of at least 60%. Furthermore, in their last 8 games against Western Conference opponents, Indiana has played 6 of these games Under the  Total. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams in Indiana, the game finished Under the Total 5 times. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (509) and the Indiana Pacers (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Utah Jazz (516) minus the points versus the Boston Celtics (515). Boston (34-19) has won eight of their last nine games with their 120-111 win at Portland on Thursday as a 3-point underdog. We had the Celtics in that game — and that victory sets up a strong “play-against” situation against them now. Boston has then failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up win. The Celtics have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, Boston has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Celtics have failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 27 road games after scoring at least 120 points in their last game. They look to be without Jae Crowder tonight for personal reasons which leaves Brad Stevens’ team further undermanned after being without Avery Bradley for the last few weeks.

Utah (34-20) saw their four-game winning streak end on Thursday with their 112-105 upset loss at Dallas a 2-point favorite. The Jazz allowed the Mavericks to shoot 50.6% from the field which was their worst defensive effort in their last five games. Now Utah returns home where they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. And in their last 7 games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Jazz have covered the point spread 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 44-11 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, Utah is supported by a strong historical angle that has been 66% effective since 1996. Utah outscores their opponents by +4.8 PPG while Boston outscores their opponents by +2.4 PPG — and after 42 games into the season, home favorites in the 3.5-9.5 point range who outscore their opponents by +3 to +7 PPG coming off a loss and now facing an opponent with a net point differential in the +/- 3 PPG range have then covered the point spread in 83 of the last 126 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Game of the Year with the Utah Jazz (516) minus the points versus the Boston Celtics (515). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Indiana Pacers (861) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (862). Indiana (29-23) saw their seven-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday with their 132-117 loss to Cleveland. The Pacers watched the Cavs shoot 54.8% from the field which was their worst defensive effort in their last thirteen contests. Expect a much better effort on the defensive end of the court for Indiana. Indiana is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game — and they have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games after surrendering at least 125 points in their last contest. Furthermore, the Pacers have covered the pint spread in 5 of their last 6 gams after a double-digit loss at home. And in their last 12 road games after a loss by at least 15 points, Indiana has covered the point spread 11 times. Additionally, the Pacers have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games against fellow Eastern Conference opponents.

Washington (31-21) looked shaky on Wednesday after their heartbreaking loss at home to Cleveland in a 114-110 loss in Brooklyn where they needed overtime to overcome the lowly Nets. The Wizards have then failed to cover the point spread in 28 of their last 41 games after a win by 6 points or less. Washington has also failed to cover the point spread in 46 of their last 78 games after a road win where they scored at least 110 points. The team will likely be without big man Markieff Morris who is dealing with a calf injury. And in their last 8 opportunities to host the Pacers, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 7 of these contests. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Friday ESPN Game of the Year with the Indiana Pacers (861) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (862). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (709) plus the points versus the Portland Trail Blazers (710). Boston (33-19) saw their seven-game winning streak snapped last night in a 108-92 loss at Sacramento. Despite that previous winning streak, the Celtics have still failed to cover the point spread in five straight games. Boston has then covered the point spread in 27 of their last 41 games after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games. The Celtics are an impressive 42-17-1 ATS in their last 60 games when playing without a day of rest. Brad Stevens’ team has been strong road warriors. Not only are they 12-5-2 ATS in their last 20 games on the road, but they are also 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 road games against teams with a winning record on the road. Furthermore, Boston has covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games when playing in Portland.

Portland (23-30) enters this game coming off a 114-113 win at Dallas as a 3-point favorite. But the Trail Blazers have then failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 25 games after a straight-up win. Portland has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread loss. The Trail Blazers have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Evan Turner remains out for this team as he deals with a hand injury. Lastly, this team does not do well in the bright TNT lights in a nationally televised Thursday contest as they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games played on a Thursday night. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Thursday TNT Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (709) plus the points versus the Portland Trail Blazers (710). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (853) plus the points versus the Detroit Pistons (854). Minnesota (19-30) had won five of their last six games before their 125-97 loss in Cleveland on Wednesday. The Timberwolves allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 53.9% from the field which was their worst defensive effort in their last thirteen contests. Expect Tom Thibodeau to have had the full attention of his young team in practice in preparation for their defensive efforts and assignments for this contest. As it is, Minnesota has covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up loss. The Timberwolves have also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 road games after a loss on their home court. And in their last 6 trips to Detroit, the T-Wolves have covered the point spread 5 times. Despite that success, their second-year big man Karl-Anthony Towns has lost all three of his professional encounters with the Pistons’ Andre Drummond — and that should have him extra-motivated to play well tonight.

Detroit (22-27) snapped their three-game losing streak with an 118-98 win over New Orleans on Wednesday. But Stan Van Gundy’s team has then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 11 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a double-digit victory. Additionally, the Pistons have failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Detroit shot 54.5% from the field in that contest against the Pelicans which was their best offensive performance in their 29 games going back to November 30th. But this Pistons team has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home. Even worse, Detroit has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 9 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 68-18 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Road Warrior of the Year with the Minnesota Timberwolves (853) plus the points versus the Detroit Pistons (854). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (522) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (521). Oklahoma City (28-21) has lost two games in a row with their 108-94 loss at San Antonio last night as a 9-point underdog. There is no question that this team is missing Enes Kanter down low with the big man out with a broken arm — and that helped contribute to our fading the Thunder in their last two games. But now it is a great time to take OKC as they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a straight-up loss. They have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games after a double-digit setback. This team returns home where they are 16-6 with an average winning percentage of +8.0 PPG. The Thunder have covered the point spread in 5 straight home games — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. OKC should better back at home after not hitting more than 37% of their shots in their last two contests with both being in hostile environments. Back on their home court, the Thunder shoot 47.4% from the field.

Chicago (24-35) snapped their two-game losing streak with their 121-108 win over Philadelphia on Sunday as a 7-point favorite. But drama remains high in the Bulls’ locker room which could help lead to a flat performance tonight. As it is, Chicago has failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Bulls have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record on their home court. And in their last 12 games against Western Conference foes, Chicago has failed to cover the point spread 9 times. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Wednesday ESPN Game of the Year with the Oklahoma City Thunder (522) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (521). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (708) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (707). San Antonio (36-11) has lost two straight games with their 105-101 loss to Dallas on Sunday as a 11.5-point favorite. The Spurs have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a point spread loss. San Antonio has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games when playing with one day of rest. The Spurs will be focused on producing a better effort on the defensive end of the court after their loss to the Mavericks — and they should be very focused on slowing down Russell Westbrook and the Thunder tonight. This will be the first meeting between these two teams since the Western Conference Semifinals last May when Oklahoma City won two games in San Antonio before closing out that series at home on May 12th with a 113-99 victory. This rematch will be in Alamo City where the Spurs have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games. San Antonio has also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 home games against teams with a losing record on the road.

Oklahoma City (28-20) looks to rebound from their 107-91 loss at Cleveland on Sunday. This Thunder team still learning to live life without Kevin Durant has absorbed another big blow when Enes Kanter broke his forearm last week which will keep him on the shelf for two months. Kanter played a critical role in the playoffs against the Spurs last season. OKC has failed to cover the point spread in 21 of their last 30 road games in the month of January. And in their last 10 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home, the Thunder have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of these games. Lastly, OKC allows their opponents to score 105.2 PPG — and the Spurs have covered the point spread in 20 of their last 26 games against teams that allow at least 103 PPG. Together, these team trends produce our specific 79-28 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Game of the Month with the San Antonio Spurs (708) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (707). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Phoenix Suns (510) plus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (509). Phoenix (15-32) has lost three games in a row with their 123-112 loss to Denver on Saturday as a 3.5-point favorite. The Suns have been remarkably consistent when bouncing back from setbacks. Phoenix is 48-21-3 ATS in their last 72 games after a double-digit loss which includes covering the point spread in twelve of their last fifteen games after a double-digit loss at home. The Suns are also 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games after a point spread setback. And while Phoenix was whistled for 36 fouls against the Nuggets, they have then covered the point spread in 8 straight games on their home court after a game where they were whistled for at least 30 personal fouls. Moving forward, the Suns have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record, Phoenix has covered the point spread 4 times.

Memphis (28-21) has won two of their last three games with their 102-95 win at Utah on Saturday as a 7.5-point underdog. The Grizzlies have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up loss — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. The Grizzlies stay on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 27 road games with the Total set in the 200-209.5 point range. And in their last 5 meetings with the Suns, Memphis has failed to cover the point spread 4 times. 25* NBA Bailout Game of the Month with the Phoenix Suns (510) plus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (509). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Golden State Warriors (508). Los Angeles (30-17) has lost three of their last four games with their 121-110 loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday as a 4.5-point favorite. The Clippers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. Los Angeles has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. The Clippers have also played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Moving forward, Los Angeles has played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. Without the injured Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, this team is limited on offense. But expect head coach Doc Rivers to demand a better effort on defense tonight after seeing the 76ers shoot 50% from the field on Tuesday.

Golden State (39-7) bounced-back from a 113-103 loss at Charlotte on Wednesday with a 113-103 win in Charlotte as a 9.5-point favorite. The Warriors have then played 19 of their last 26 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and the Under is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games after a point spread victory. Golden State has also played 6 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Under is 23-8-2 in the Warriors’ last 33 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Lastly, in the last 8 meetings between these two teams, the game finished Under the Total 6 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 94-32-3 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break ESPN Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Golden State Warriors (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the New Orleans Pelicans (868) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (867). New Orleans (18-28) has lost four of their last six games after a 114-105 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday as a 1.5-point underdog. The Pelicans have then bounced-back to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread setback. Anthony Davis has been slowed down with a quad injury — but he is listed as probable for tonight’s game. Remember that this Pelicans team without Davis defeated the Cavaliers earlier this week. New Orleans has covered the point spread in 23 of their last 31 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. And in their last 44 home games as an underdog, the Pelicans have covered the point spread in 29 of these contests.

San Antonio (36-9) has won five in a row with their 108-106 win at Toronto on Tuesday as a 3-point underdog. The Spurs have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games when playing with two days of rest. Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable for this game as he deals with an injury to his left hand. Pau Gasol remains out with a hand injury of his own. Moving forward, the Pelicans average only 18 personal fouls per game — and San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in 24 of their last 37 games in the second half of the season against teams that do not commit more than 21 personal fouls per game. Additionally, the Spurs have failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 21 trips to the Big Easy to face the Pelicans. Lastly, road favorites in the 3.5-9.5 point range coming off an upset win on the road as an underdog now playing on a Friday night have failed to cover the point spread in 49 of the last 71 situations (74%) where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Pre-All Star Break Southwest Division Underdog of the Year with the New Orleans Pelicans (868) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (867). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (707) and the Utah Jazz (708). Los Angeles (16-33) has lost seven of their last eight games with their 105-98 loss in Portland last night as an 8-point underdog. The Lakers have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. Los Angeles has also played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Furthermore, the Lakers have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Over their last two contests, the absence of D’Angelo Russell is impacting this team on the offensive end of the court as they are shooting only 38.9% from the field and a mere 28% from behind the arc. Additionally, in the last 14 games in the second-half of the season against teams with a winning percentage in the 60-70% range, the Lakers have played 12 of these games Under the Total.

Utah (29-18) has lost two straight games themselves with their 103-93 loss at Denver on Tuesday as a 2-point underdog. The Jazz have then played 5 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. Utah has also played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their game. This team is also struggling to shoot the basketball with Gordon Hayward hitting just 29.6% of his shots and George Hill shooting 28.6% of his shots over their last two games. Moving forward, the Jazz have played 4 of their last 5 home games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Lastly, in the last 18 games between these two teams in Utah, the Under is 11-5-2. Together, these team trends produce our specific 62-17-2 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Thursday TNT Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (707) and the Utah Jazz (708). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (501). It might be the dog days of January prior to the All-Star Break — but Cleveland (30-13) should be on fire tonight after their embarrassing 124-122 loss at New Orleans last night. The Cavaliers lost to the Pelicans despite Anthony Davis being on the shelf for that game. The effort compelled LeBron James to go to his proverbial whip to call out his teammates. It started on the defensive end of the court as a Davis-free New Orleans team scored a whopping 70 points in the first half in that contest. Cleveland has then covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games after allowing at least 55 points in the first half of their last game. The Cavaliers have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Cleveland defeated this Sacramento team in their building by a 120-108 score back on January 13th — and the Kings have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games when looking to avenge a home loss to their opponent.

Sacramento (17-27) snapped their five-game losing streak on Monday with their 109-104 upset win at Detroit as a 7-point underdog. The Kings look likely for a big emotional letdown in this contest playing their fourth game in an eight-game road trip. As it is, Sacramento has failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a point spread win. Additionally, the Kings have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, Sacramento has failed to cover the point spread 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 68-22 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Blowout Game of the Month with the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (501). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Orlando Magic (704) plus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (703). Orlando (18-28) has lost four of their last five games with their 118-98 loss to Golden State. The Magic made on 7 of their 16 free throws (43.8%) in that game against the Warriors — but they have then covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after failing to shoot at least 60% from the free throw line in their last game. The Magic find themselves the underdog for the fifteenth straight game tonight — but they have covered the point spread in 24 of their last 37 games after playing at least three straight games as an underdog. Orlando has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 meetings with the Bulls — and they have covered the point spread in 5 straight games at home against Chicago.

Chicago (22-23) looks to build off their 102-99 win over Sacramento on Saturday. The Bulls have then failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 29 games after a win by 6 points or less. Now Chicago goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games — and they have also failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 14 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on their home court. The Bulls have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. Furthermore, the Magic commits only 19 personal fouls per game — and Chicago has failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 14 road games against teams who do not commit more than 21 personal fouls per game. Lastly, expect Orlando to come out very focused with the memory of an ugly 112-80 loss to Chicago back on November 7th this season. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Underdog of the Month with the Orlando Magic (704) plus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (703). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (517) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (518). Oklahoma City (25-19) has lost two straight games — as well as three of their last four games — with their 121-100 loss at Golden State as a 14.5-point underdog. The Thunder have rebounded to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, OKC has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games after a double-digit loss. The Thunder have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after allowing at least points in their last game. The team may still be without Steven Adams who is listed as questionable recovering from a concussion. But OKC is listed as probable coming back from a wrist injury. The Thunder have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games after dropping three of their last four games. And in their last 14 road games after dropping two straight on the road, Oklahoma City has covered the point spread 12 times.

Utah (29-16) has won six straight games with their 109-100 win over Indiana on Saturday as a 7-point favorite. The Jazz have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Utah has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread win. The Jazz have also failed to cover the point spread of their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 8 games against Western Conference opponents, Utah has failed to cover the point spread all 8 times. 25* NBA Western Conference Underdog of the Month with the Oklahoma City Thunder (517) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (518). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (833) and the Dallas Mavericks (834). Los Angeles (16-31) has lost five straight games after their 108-96 win over Indiana on Friday as a 3.5-point underdog. The Lakers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a points spread victory. Additionally, Los Angeles has played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record. Now the Lakers go back on the road where they have played 5 of their last 6 road games against teams with a losing record at home.

Dallas (14-29) has lost two straight games themselves with their 112-107 loss to Utah on Friday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Mavericks have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Dallas has also played 10 of their last 11 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. Furthermore, the Mavericks have played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Additionally, Dallas played 4 of their last 5 home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 43-7 combined angle for this situation. Lastly, because the Lakers are looking to avenge a 101-89 loss to Dallas back on December 29th, the Under is supported by an empirical angle that has been 76% effective over the last five seasons. In games with the total set in the 200-209.5 point range, when a team comes off an upset victory as a home underdog now looking to avenge a home loss versus their opponent, these games finished Under the Total in 29 of the last 38 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Western Conference Total of the Month with the Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (833) and the Dallas Mavericks (834). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (513) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (514). Houston (33-13) looks to rebound from their 125-108 loss to Golden State last night as a 5.5-point underdog. The Rockets have rebounded to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 26 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, Houston has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games when playing without a day of rest. Now the Rockets go back on the road where they have covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games — and they have covered the point spread in five of their last six road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Memphis (26-19) snapped a two-game losing streak last night with a 107-91 win over Sacramento. This is a team that launches 18 shots from behind the arc per game — but the Rockets have covered the point spread in 27 of their last 43 games against teams that average at least 18 shots from behind the 3-point line per game. The Grizzlies also score 99.8 PPG — and Houston has covered the point spread in 12 of their last 15 road games against teams who score at least 99 PPGM. Despite those numbers, Memphis has won the two meetings between these two teams this season with the last encounter being a 110-105 upset win as a 7.5-point underdog back on January 13th. But the Grizzlies now fall into a historical “play-against” angle that has been 83% effective since 1996. Houston allows 107.7 PPG — and after 42 games into the season, home underdogs who score 98-102 PPG who have scored at least 100 points in two straight games (Memphis: 101+ PPG over their last four contests) now facing a team that allows more than 102 PPG have then failed to cover the point spread in 29 of their last 35 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (513) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (514). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (863) minus the points versus the Houston Rockets (864). Golden State (36-6) is embracing their inner Michael Corleone to start 2017 with them following up a revenging 126-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers by ripping Kevin Durant’s old teammates in the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in their 121-100 victory. Look for the Warriors to continue their purge as they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a double-digit victory. Golden State has also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 24 games after two straight double-digit wins at home. Now this team looks to avenge a 132-127 loss to Houston as an 11.5-point favorite back on December 1st. The Warriors have covered the point spread in 28 of their last 41 games when avenging a loss where their opponent scored at least 100 points.

Houston (33-12) has won two of their last three games with their 111-92 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday as a 6.5-point favorite. The Rockets have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. Despite that win to begin the month of December, Houston typically struggles against the Warriors. Not only have they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 meetings with Golden State but they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 opportunities to host the Warriors. Together, these team trends produce our specific 70-26 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, because the Rockets allow 107.3 PPG, they fall into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 68% effective over the last five seasons. Home underdogs in the 3.5-9.5 point range who allow at least 103 PPG now facing a team that scored at least 110 points in their last game have then failed to cover the point spread in 48 of the last 71 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Friday ESPN Game of the Month with the Golden State Warriors (863) minus the points versus the Houston Rockets (864). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (513). Houston (32-12) has lost three of their last four games after their 109-103 upset loss at Miami as a 7-point favorite last night. The 40.0% shooting percentage that the Rockets’ endured was their worst offensive effort in their last fifteen games. Expect a much better effort on national television tonight. Houston has rebounded to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. The Rockets have also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a point spread loss. And in their last 11 games playing without a day of rest, Houston has covered the point spread in 8 of these contests.

Milwaukee (20-20) has lost two in a row games themselves — as well as four of their last six — with their 114-106 loss to Philadelphia on Monday despite being an 8.5-point favorite. The Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 14 games after playing a game as the favorite. And while Milwaukee has now played four straight games Over the Total, the Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 22 road games after playing at least two straight Overs. Milwaukee has not been a good team away from home. Not only have then failed to cover the pint spread in 15 of their last 22 road games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in ten of their last fourteen road games games teams with a winning record at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 80-26 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Wednesday ESPN Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (514) minus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (513). Golden State (34-6) has won three games in a row with their 127-107 win over Detroit on Thursday. The Warriors are then 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. Now this team looks to avenge a 109-108 loss to the Cavaliers on Christmas Day which, of course, comes after their loss to LeBron James and company in last June’s NBA Finals. A rematch in the Oracle Center should make a big difference. Golden State is 38-16-2 ATS in their last 56 home games against teams with a winning record on the road — and that number tightens to a 17-5-1 ATS mark when that road team has a winning percentage away from home of 60% or better.

Cleveland (29-10) is in midst of the dog-days of the first-half schedule. They snapped a two-game losing streak on Friday with a 120-108 win at Sacramento — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win. But this rematch just simply does not mean the same to the defending champions as it does the Warriors against whom they have beaten now in four straight games. The Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on the road as they continue this west coast swing. And in their last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference, Cleveland has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-24-4 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA TNT Game of the Month with the Golden State Warriors (514) minus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the New York Knicks (701) plus the points versus the Philadelphia 76ers (702). New York (17-21) has lost eight of their last nine games with their 110-96 loss to New Orleans on Monday. The Knicks have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a double-digit loss — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a double-digit loss at home. The team will benefit from the return of Derrick Rose to the court — he is listed as probable after missing that game with the Pelicans before mysterious “personal” reasons. Furthermore, New York has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% at home.

Philadelphia (10-25) has won three of their last four games after their 105-95 upset win over Brooklyn on Sunday as a 1-point underdog. The 76ers have then failed to cover the point spread in 29 of their last 43 home games after a loss to a divisional rival. The 76ers are just 6-14 on their home court this season — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home. Additionally, Philadelphia has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Lastly, the 76ers have failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 28 games against Atlantic Division opponents. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-28 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month with the New York Knicks (701) plus the points versus the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder (709) and the Boston Celtics (710). Oklahoma City (17-12) has won two of their last three games with their 121-110 win at New Orleans on Wednesday as a 1.5-point favorite. The Thunder have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread win. OKC will be playing this game once again without Victor Olidapo who is out indefinitely with a wrist injury. The Thunder stay on the road where they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total on the road. OKC has also played 4 straight road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home.

Boston (17-12) has won four in a row with their 109-102 win at Indiana last night as a 1-point favorite. The Celtics have then played 24 of their last 33 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Boston has also played 20 of their last 28 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Now the Celtics return home where they have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total. And in their last 14 games against Western Conference opponents, Boston has played 10 of these games Under the Total. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder (709) and the Boston Celtics (710). Best of luck for us — Frank.