I think this is a pretty good spot here to back the Nets.  They lost by 12 last night @ Spurs failing to cover by half a point.  I also think the Pelicans come out flat here after have a few days off over the Holidays knowing they are playing the Nets.  Nets don't deserve to be double digit dogs here

This is simply the ultimate let down spot here for the Wizards as they clearly wanted that Christmas day game against the Celtics and did come away with a win.  The Hawks have been playing better as of late covering 4 of their last 5 games.  

I will get on board with the Pacers here tonight as they were beat down against division rival Detroit last night.  This is a great bounce back spot against a 2-14 road team.  The Mavs are coming off a thrilling victory last night over the Raptors and are in a huge letdown spot here

Love the Nuggets here tonight on their home court where they are 11-3 on the season.  They should be playing with some added confidence here after beating the Warriors @ Golden St.  There is no doubt the Nuggets will be giving a max effort considering they have been handled by the Jazz both times this year 

The Pacers just lost a few days ago on their home court against these Pistons.  I just think Indiana is the better team here and will get the revenge tonight.  The Pistons will be without Bradley here tonight.  I also think the Pistons have been pretty fortunate here as of late because they have been winning some close games despite shooting terrible from the field.  That will catch up to you in the long run

I will be a sucker here and take Tortonto who is just flat out much better than the Mavs.  This Raptors team is rolling right now winning 6 straight and the Mavs are terrible losing 8 of their last 10 games.  I know the Raptors have a big look ahead tomorrow night vs Thunder, but they should still handle the Mavs here

Love the Thunder here tonight as the seem to have figured things out recently winning 6 of their last 7 games.  The Rockets on the other hand have been slipping here as of late.  They have also benefited from a very favorable home schedule as this will only be their 4th road game dating back to November 18.  I think the Thunder win this game outright with Paul being out 

This is the first meeting of the season between the Warriors and Cavs.  I think we see a Warriors team that plays with a chip on their shoulder here to prove they are still the team to beat.  The Warriors still have enough fire with Durant Klay and Draymond here to contain he Cavs even without Curry.  

Odds makers haven't adjusted enough here for the Suns.  The Suns were just 12 point dogs at Minnesota and won so being on their home court now the line only moved 4?  I know the T Wolves will want revenge, but the Suns have been playing well as of late winning 5 of their last 7 games

Thunder getting to much love here because they have won 4 of their last 5 games.  They barely survived a bad Atlanta team last night and now on a back to back against a Jazz team that just beat the Spurs short handed at home.  Mitchell returns to the lineup here for Utah as well.  The Thunder have been awful on the road going 4-12 ATS.

Let's go back to the Pelicans here again tonight.  They should have no problem blowing the Heat out here who simply won't have an answer for Davis or Boogie underneath will all the injuries they have.  

The Bulls have been on fire and covering machines.  I have backed them a lot during this run, but I think it ends here today.  The Celtics haven't been playing great themselves and this is a rare time the betting public won't be on them given recent results.  Celtics win easy

The Mavs shouldn't be favored here as they are the worst road team in the league only having 2 road wins. The Hawks played well last night @ the Thunder and almost stole one 

Both teams here have lost 2 straight games.  I just think the value lies here with Portland even though Lillard is declared out for tonight's game.  The Nuggets have just been brutal on the road with a 5-12 SU record.  Nuggets still without Milsap and Harris and Mudiay are both questionable 

I will bite here as this line makes no sense to me.  In both meetings between the two the home home has won and covered both.  The Hornets are playing very bad right now just 2-7 SU their last 9 games.  The Bucks are coming off a big win over the Cavs, but have now had two days off from that game which helps.  The Bucks are also a home team as they are 10-5 SU while the Hornets are 2-11 on the road

The line simply tells the story here.  The Pelicans haven't been playing great and are fairly big road favorites.  Well, that is because the Magic are not only playing worse losing 6 straight but are very banged up and will be missing 3 starters tonight 

There is no doubt this will be a public play, but I think the Spurs at this price is so hard to pass up on.  They return Leonard and Parker to the lineup tonight.  The Spurs have won 3 straight while the Jazz are really struggling just winning one game in their last 8 

Let's take a shot with the Sixers to respond here against a Raptors team is playing their 2nd of a back to back here.  Sixers have been struggling lately, but they have been competitive as 3 losses in a row combined to just 10 points.  2 of those games were by 2 points.  

Both teams have had plenty of rest here coming into tonight's game.  I think the Lakers will want some revenge after losing a close one last time out.  The Warriors are without Curry and Green here.  Also out is Zaza and Livingston.  Lakers are playing much better right now and so is Ball wouldn't be surprised to see them win this one

This seems like a very good discount here on the Thunder.  They were -2 earlier this season @ Denver which suggests they should be -8 here at home.  I like the Thunder to get revenge here and bounce back after they were in a tough spot against the Knicks last game out

Let's take a look at the Bulls here who have been going under the radar.  I actually think they should be favored here in this spot coming off 5 straight wins and also given the fact that the Sixers superstar in Embiid is out tonight.  Bulls are playing with some confidence right now lets take them here

The Hornets have lost back to back heart breakers at home and I think they respond here with a big effort.  It look likes Zingis and Hardaway are out for tonight.  Also the Knicks are in a tough spot here coming off a big win against the Thunder

I will take my chances with the Pacers here.  They are still playing good ball going 5-2 SU their last 7 games.  They are also 10-6 at home on the year.  They will want revenge here from an earlier loss this season at home.   Celtics will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights with travel every day

So Leonard is back for the Spurs, but they still lost to the Mavs.  I think it will take some while for them to gel.  Now they are playing the best team in basketball right now and the Rockets will want to make a statement no doubt about it.  I don't think the Spurs can hold them in check 

The Bulls have covered 5 straight and are playing their best basketball of the season.  Now this is a division rival here and I think they will be up for the challenge.  The Bucks are in a classic look ahead spot here with the Rockets on deck tomorrow

I think it will be hard here for the Pacers to get up for this game coming off that emotional game vs the Thunder where the trade happened this off season.  The Pistons got the monkey off their back last night granted against the Hawks, but still you have to start somewhere.  I look for the Pistons to win this game outright

I think this game will be closer than most people think.  I know the Cavs will want to put it to them here, but this young Lakers team can keep it within double digits.  The Cavs have had a very easy schedule here of late as well.  They are still dealing with some injuries and I don't trust the Cavs on defense at all

The Suns played a tough game last night and yes that back to back is in this line here fo sure.  The Raptors are also in a tough spot here playing their 4th straight road game in 6 Days.  I don’t see them blowing the Suns out here in a game they don’t care about

I like thenPelicans to get the job done here tonight.  I know the Bucks have been playing better as of late but those games were at home.  I still think this team underachieves and the matchup favors the Pelicans 

Yes the Thunder have been struggling but the return of George coming home and now all the media coverage that is happening with OKC the betting public doesn’t want a part of.  I think we get a monster effort here tonight from them

Like the Spurs here on their home court tonight against Boston.  The Spurs have been a different team the last 2 weeks from the start of the season.  I think we see San Antonio get the revenge here and a easy cover

The Pistons have easily been one of he biggest surprises so far this NBA season.  I think they could pull the upset here tonight of the Warriors as they defend their home court very well with a 8-2 record.  The Warriors are on their final stretch here of this long road trip.  Curry being out and Green being questionable I think we get a max effort here from Detroit and maybe a win

The Jazz aren't getting enough respect considering that the Wizards are still without Wall.  The Jazz have quietly won 5 straight games and 6 of 7.  Gorbert is going to be back tonight as well which is a huge upgrade. 

The T Wolves are simply just way better than than the very banged up Grizzlies.  They haven't won a game since Conley went down and there is no reason to think things will turn around any time soon after them firing their coach.  

Let's take the Nets here tonight as they are in the classic home and home game here against the Hawks.  The Hawks just beat them on the Nets home court and more times than not the visiting team will win again.  

This is just crazy to me that the Sixers are laying double digits right now.  I doubt they have any interest in this game at all.  While the Suns may be tired I still think they give a good effort here trying to get a win late to wrap up their road trip.  

Wrong team is favored here in this game.  The Miami Heat played last night in a losing effort against the Cavs now travel to the Knicks. 

 I think the Knicks are in a good bounce back spot here after laying an egg against Portland last time out.  The Knicks have played very well at home with a 10-3 ATS record this season. 

I think we are getting a pissed of Thunder team at a discount because of their road struggles.  They should be more than motivated to take it out on a Magic team that clearly isn't the same from how they started their season.  The Thunder have also 3 days off here which is a big advantage

I'm not looking much into the Wizards beating the T Wolves last night without Wall.  The T Wolves has yet to figure anything out this season as far as I am concerned.  I also think we get a nice bounce back performance from the Sixers after getting beat easily by the Cavs

Let's take the Bulls here as I think they will be eager for a win.  They know they can beat the Suns who really aren't much better than they are.  These two teams have already faced one another with the Suns beating them.  I think the Bulls get their revenge here as Booker is still a big question mark to play tonight 

Like the Thunder here as they will be going all out to beat the Warriors tonight.  I think they actually get the job done here.  I know they have been struggling but this is a game that has been circled on the calendar.  

The Celtics are on a 16 game winning streak and this is just the game and situation where it comes to an end.  Miami will bounce back with two days off and getting blown out on their home court.  I also think the Celtics are tire here we saw them go into OT against the Mavs last game

The Raptors have covered and won 4 straight game and one of those games included a blowout win over the Knicks.  The Knicks are just playing better than a lot of people thought they would.  They have won 5 of their last 8 games and have covered 4 of their last 5.  Raports made 56% while Knicks shot under 35% last game that was the difference 

Portland is now playing better winning 4 of their last 5.  There is no doubt the betting public will be all over the Sixers.  I actually think Lillard and McCollum will be the difference as the Sixers don't play much of defense. 

Wall is question mark here for tonight's game and even if he does play I think the Bucks here.  Milwaukee should be focused and hungry after laying an complete egg @ Dallas in losing by 31!  Prior to that loss the Bucks had won 4 straight.  Another reason we get good effort here is because Milwaukee goes on a west coast trip after this game.

This no doubt will be a public play for sure, but I think the Blazers respond here especially since they just lost to Memphis at home by 1.  They will be out for revenge and shouldn't have an issue getting it as the Grizzlies are now without Conley who is the glue for that team.  

Memphis has dropped 4 straight and 5 of 6 

Should the Cavs really be favored here over a division rival who is 11-5 on the season and 7-1 at home.  I really dont think so plus I like what the Pistons did last night winning on the road @ Minnesota.  This team is playing pretty high level ball right now.  

The betting public will be all over the Cavs since they have won 4 straight games but wins over the Mavs Knicks Clippers and Hornets dont quite do it for me.  

I like the Hornets here in this game pretty much because I'm not a believer in the Cavs team at all.  They should have lost last game @ Knicks if it wasn't for Korver going crazy in the 4th.  The Hornets have played a majority of their games on the road and have a good home record at 4-1. 

Love the Bucks here at home at a short price against a division rival in the Pistons.  They will be more than motivated here playing a Pistons team that has one of the best records in NBA so far. The one glaring difference here is that the Pistons have benefited from playing at home during this winning streak 

I think we can kind of forgive the Heat in the beginning of the season because they have been without Whiteside.  I also dont trust this Wizards team because they play little to no defense.  Also the Wizards are being overrated winning 3 straight games because those came against Lakers Hawks and Kings.  

LOVE the Nets here tonight as we all know the betting public will be all over the Celtics here and their massive winning streak.  I just don't think the Celtics will have the energy here like the Nets will coming off two days off.  The Celtics are also banged up and want to be healthy here for the Warriors on Thursday night showdown 

Let's lay the short price here with the Clippers that return home after losing 3 straight on the road and 5 straight overall.  I know the Clippers have some key injuries here but they should be more than motivated to stop this skid here.  

There is some heavy steam here against Portland and I think it is well warranted.  The Nuggets are now starting to come together as most thought they would here.  Portland has lost back to back heart breakers here at home to Grizzlies and Nets.  Nuggets are 4-1 ATS L5 games playing on 1 days rest 

No choice but to take the Jazz here catching 4.  Yes, I know Gorbert is out and that is a loss but with him in their first meeting the T Wolves were only favored by 4 at home.  Now they favored by the same amount on the Jazz home court.  This seems like a big over reaction here.  I will take the Jazz catching the T Wolves who still aren't playing very good ball right now

Here is another game where the bettors won't be running to take the Hawks and the betting public will love the Pelicans here as they have covered 5 straight games.  Another game here that the Pelicans aren't interested here and are due for a little let down.  I know the Hawks aren't winning games, but they have covered 3 of their last 4 still showing the effort.

This just seems like a lot of points for the Wizards on a Monday where I doubt they have much interest if any at all here.  They just came off a beat down over the Hawks and would expect them to walk through the motions here.  The Wizards are just 2-5 ATS @ home.  

Let's grab the Raptors here as I think they will want this game even though Kyrie isn't playing.  The Celtics have the best record in the NBA so they have a target on their back now and will get a lot of teams best shot.  The Raptors are still quietly one of the top 4 teams in the East.

I look for the Suns to be pretty motivated here tonight against the Magic after now dropping 4 straight games.  I'm not sure the Magic have much interest here in this game either I think the Suns catch them off guard.

I had the Thunder in a losing effort last night, but will go right back with them here as the Clippers really aren't any better right now.  They have 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. The Clippers will be down a couple starters tonight as well.  The Thunder take out their frustration on LA tonight

I think we get a max effort here from the Thunder tonight as they will avoid a 4 game losing streak.  They just lost to one of the worst teams in the league in the Kings and will be more than focused here for a big bounce back.  Nuggets haven't been the team most thought they would this year as they are just 3-8 ATS.  

Two of the youngest teams in the league are set to square off tonight.  I will take the Kings here as the perception of the Sixers starts to grow and you know the betting public will be all over them here.  Kings just beat the Thunder and when a team has a big upset I will look to fade them if they are on the road next game, but they aren't here.  The Kings will be up for this game tonight.

Kings are 6-1 ATS L7 home games vs team with winning road record 

The Cavs quite frankly haven't shown the ability to play any lick of defense and not playing defense against the Rockets is something that is a big no no.  The Rockets are well rested here having 3 days off and will be looking forward to this match up.  The Cavs are 2-8 ATS on the season.  

Really like the Raptors here tonight laying a fairly short number at home against the Pelicans.  Toronto is 3-1 at home and you can expect a big effort here as they have 3 tough road games coming up next.  Pelicans are on their 4th straight road game and are being over valued as they have covered the first 3.  

Pelicans are 2-8 ATS L10 games after scoring 100 or more points.  

So the Lakers are now bigger dogs @ Washington when they were just 6.5 @ Boston last night?  I realize Horford was out, but this seems like a huge adjustment since they didn't cover. The Lakers really fought back and got in the game last night.  The Wizards are the defensive team that the Celtics are either.  Remind you Washington has yet to cover a game at home.

Odds Makers are clearly begging for action here on the T Wolves. I'm not buying it right now even though Minnesota has won 5 straight entering this game.  They have been on right side of a few games that literally came down to the final seconds which is luck.  I also think they have been extremely flawed on the defensive end of the court so far.

The Warriors are starting to click right now winning and covering 4 straight games and 3 of those were on the road.  They were pretty lazy last game out vs Miami because of looking ahead to this game tonight.  Warriors make a statement to the new T Wolves team 

No choice here but to go with the Magic as they are the well rested team having two days off and coming off back to back losses I think they will be eager to shut down the red hot Knicks. 

The Knicks have won and covered in 6 of their last 7 games and they are playing great you can't take that away from them.  I don't think they can repeat last night's performance shooting 60% from the field.  

The Jazz are worth a look here as they have played great at home this season with a 5-1 SU and ATS record.  I also think the betting public will be all over the Sixers here as they are playing very well themselves covering 6 straight.  I don't think the Sixers will be all that interested here in this match up and the Jazz and it is a difficult place to play.  The Sixers will also be without Embiid here.  I think going against the Sixers will be a smart move on this west coast trip

This seems like the wrong team is favored here in this spot as the Knicks have been playing very well winning 5 of their last 6 SU.  I'm not looking to fade them here as they play a Hornets team that is struggling on defense.  The Hornets have been a bad road team as well so far going just 1-4 SU and ATS.

This will be one of the few spots that I do like the Mavs here.  This Wizards simply will have no interest here at especially after playing the Raptors and Cavs and they have the Cavs on deck.  There is no doubt the Mavs are terrible, but I do expect them to play hard here and surprise the Wizards who still don't play defense.  Wall is also questionable to play here and wouldn't be surprised if they sat him because they have a few days off after this

The betting public will likely jump on the Suns here as they just won @ Brooklyn last week.  The Nets did shoot a terrible % in that game which I expect them to come guns blazing tonight.  The huge edge here is the fact they have had two days off while the Suns have had travel every day and will be playing their 3rd game in 4 days.

Both teams played last night and both actually won.  The Hawks won a big game as they went on the road as a double digit underdog and beat the Cavs SU.  I think this is a perfect let down spot for the Hawks here.  The Celtics all they do is win games straight up and cover every time.  After losing their first two to start the season they have covered 8 straight.  I'm not going against them here as they are playing one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference 

There is no doubt the books want you to grab the Jazz here at home who are a perfect 5-0 this season.  I really like the Raptors to respond here as they were embarrassed last game vs the Nuggets which I had Denver as my top play.  Toronto is finishing their road trip here and would like to close this out with a win and I believe they do

Don't like this spot here for the Nuggets tonight as they are coming off a blowout win over the Raptors which they were in a nice bounce back spot.  Now they face the Heat who are being underrated in large part because of injuries.  Well, now they are healthy and I think this is too many points.  Given the fact that the Warriors come to town tomorrow night I think Denver is looking ahead in this spot.  

I think the Pelicans respond here with a big effort after dropping two straight home games following a big win over the Cavs.  Lucky for them tonight they get to play maybe the worst team in the league in the Mavs.  This is also the Pelicans first game on the road trip so the effort should be there following the last couple games 

Even though the Cavs are struggling there still isnt a team that takes them lightly just because LeBron is on the team.  The Wizards I will forgive their last effort against the Suns as they were looking ahead to this spot and were also without Porter, but he will back tonight.  The Cavs can't play a lick of defense right now which is serves well for Wall, Beal and company tonight