T.M. Selection: Wolves/Nuggets OVER (MONEY-MAKER)

Two of the best teams in the West collide here in Game 1 of this second round Western Conference game and I'm expecting some offensive fireworks to say the least. Minnesota rolls in with a ton of confidence here after dispatching the Suns in four straight. They combined to score 248 points over the final two games and everything points to this offensive momentum getting carried over here. Yes, this is in the thin air of Denver, but the Wolves will be rested and pushing hard to earn a split. Look for this faster-paced affair to fly well over.

T.M. Prediction: 116-112 Denver.

T.M. Selection: Lakers/Pels OVER.

This will be a highly-competitive battle. LA has seen the total go over in four straight coming into this one, scoring 120 or more points in three straight, and I believe this offensive surge continues here. The Pels have also seen the total go over in three straight after falling here 124-108 to the Lakers in the final regular season game. Note though that New Orleans has seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge a SU/ATS home loss vs. an opponent.

T.M. Prediction: 116-115 New Orleans.

T.M. Selection: Gonzaga/Purdue UNDER.

It's the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 5 seed. The Bulldogs rolled over an injured Kansas team 89-68, while the Boilermakers steamrolled Utah State 106-67. Each team was extremely impressive on each end of the court. I think whoever steps up and plays defense here will come out on top. Fatigue is now an issue for both sides as well, and public perception has helped in pushing this O/U line higher than it really should be in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 75-70 Purdue.

T.M. Selection: Yale/SDSU OVER.

I like Yale to push SDSU to the brink. The Bulldogs are coming off a 78-76 win over Auburn as 14-point dogs, and there's no reason not to think they can't carry that offensive momentum over here. The Aztecs edged UAB 69-65, but the Bulldogs looked great from range in their win over the Tigers and I expect this offense to stretch the Aztecs' perimeter defense. This isn't a very high total obviously and this can still be a lower-scoring overall game and easily eclipse this super low number, and that's exactly what I'm expecting. This number is MUCH too low in my estimation.

T.M. Prediction: 75-70 SDSU.

T.M. Selection: Grambling/Purude under.

Grambling moved out of the First Four by defeating Montana State 88-81 in OT, but I think it'll be "gassed" here and overwhelmed by the size of the Boilermakers, who fell 76-75 to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Purdue will dicate the pace and tempo and not allow the Tigers many second chances. This one appears to be a much more defensive-battle than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe in my opinion. 

T.M. Prediction: 83-57 Purdue.

T.M. Selection: Colorado/Boise State OVER.

These teams are looking to move on, and whoever does will face the seventh seeded Gators. Colorado was 24-10, and Boise State finished 22-10. The Buffs lost 75-68 to Oregon in the Pac 12 Tournament, while the Broncos fell 76-66 to New Mexico in the Mountain West tournament. Both sides are off disappointing low-scoring losses, but with time off to prepare, I believe we'll see a wide-open pace here. More shots = more points! Previous to losing, the Buffs had won eight straight! Colorado averages 79.3 PPG, and I believe it'll be the one to set the pace here. This number is low in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 75-73 Colorado.

T.M. Selection: Pistons/Heat over.

Detroit has nothing to play for here right? That's true in the big picture, as the Pistons are just 9-51 overall. They've lost two straight after their most recent 113-91 setback at Orlando. They're in tank mode for the most part looking for draft picks, but there will be moments in the season where it makes sense and the value is there to back Detroit. And here I'm expecting them to play Miami tight. They did the last time they were here, losing 103-102 as 9.5-point dogs back in October. That total went under the number, but with Miami pushing the pace like I suspect here on Tuesday, I believe the final combined score will fly well over the posted total. The Heat have had two whole nights off after a 126-120 win over Utah here, and I expect a similar final combined score in this one as well.

T.M. Prediction: 120-110 Miami.

T.M. Selection: UAB/Memphis OVER.

UAB is 18-10, which includes a 6-4 road record. Memphis is 21-8, including 12-2 at home. UAB is off the 74-66 home loss to Wichita State as an 8-point fav though and the Blazers have seen the total go over in eight of 12 after a SU/ATS home loss as a favorite. They beat Memphis 97-88 in January at home, and note that the Tigers have seen the total eclipse the number in seven of ten in trying to avenge a SU/ATS conference road loss as a fav. Yes, both teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games, but all signs point to a shootout here finally on Sunday.

T.M. Prediction: 90-75 Memphis.

T.M. Selection: OVER SFA/GRC.

I'm expecting a really high-scoring game here finally. Theses two teams played at Stephen F. Austin back in January, and GRC won 53-51 as a 1.5-point favorite. That's the basis of this entire play though, as the Lumberjacks have seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of their last ten (that's 80% of the time over the L10 times this exact scenario has occured!), in trying to avenge a SU/ATS conference home loss vs. an opponent. And for the Antelopes? They broke a two game slide with a 72-43 win over Texas Rio Grand Valley, but clearly they're going to have their hands full with this revenge-minded visiting side. With each team pushing the pace like I anticipate, the play for sure here is the over.

T.M. Prediction: 90-70 GRC

T.M. Selection: PHI @ BOS - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics game on Tuesday February 27th. Without Joel Embiid, the Celtics definitely hold the talent edge between these two teams. Having said that, I believe that they'll come out strong looking for a win against their so-called “rivals” on Tuesday night. The Celtics have gone OVER the total in seven of their ten games this season when playing on two days rest. On the flip side of things, Philly have gone OVER the total in 16 of their 26 road games this season so they are definitely competing even if they don't have their best lineup right now. I believe that we'll see another high scoring game which will result in them going OVER the total on Tuesday evening. *Max Play on full game OVER* - (I also like 1H OVER) 

T.M. Prediction: 130-119 Celtics. 

Line: O/U 229.0 

Line Parameter: play until 232.0 .. 

T.M. Selection: Hawaii/CS Fullerton - UNDER 

I am on the UNDER in the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors @ Cal State Fullerton Titans game on Thursday, February 1st. When these two teams played back in December, it was an overtime game that failed to even reach this number. Over the past three meetings, they've all stayed UNDER the total quite easily. Both teams lack heavily in the scoring department and rank very well defensively. This one should be one of the lowest scoring games on the board today. 

T.M. Prediction: 64-54 CS Fullerton. 

Line: O/U 129.5 

Line Parameter: play until 128.0.. 

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T.M. Selection: IND @ DEN - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets game on Sunday, January 14th. Having had back to back “lower scoring” games (for Indiana,) I believe that we could be in store for another shootout. Indiana has seen some ridiculous totals this season and this isn't even close to what some of them have been. They average 126.6 points per game, and an average of 123.4 per game. Now, they play the defending NBA Champs, a team that everyone knows can put up loads of points. This has all the makings of a high scoring game and I'm all over it. Hammer the OVER, sit back & watch a very action packed game. 

T.M. Prediction: 136-121 Nuggets. 

Line: O/U 238.5 

Line Parameter: play until 240.0.. 

T.M. Selection: IND @ HOU - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Indiana Pacers @ Houston Rockets game on Tuesday, December 26th. The Pacers have now shockingly gone UNDER in the back to back games and even the oddsmakers are questioning them. This line is way too low considering that the Pacers are averaging 126+ points a game still and have one of the worst defensive stats as well. Houston may not score quite as much, but they are young and should be able to keep up with the pace. I'm expecting a high scoring non conference matchup on Monday. 

T.M. Prediction: 128-123 Pacers. 

Line: O/U 237.0 

Line Parameter: play until 238.5.. 

T.M. Selection: NOP @ OKC - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder game on Wednesday, November 1st. We could be in for a shootout to open up the new month as both teams have tons of fire power. This young OKC team is fast and they play with speed. NOP is also very versatile and love to score points. Expect a high scoring game in this one with the stars from both sides having big games. 

T.M. Predcition: 124-121 Pelicans. 

Line: O/U 225.5 

Line Parameter: play until 227.0.. 

T.M. Selection: MIA @ DEN - UNDER 

I am on the UNDER in the Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets game on Thursday. Almost nobody expected this matchup in the finals, but the time has come and it's time for Game 1. Denver has looked nearly unbeatable over the course of the postseason so far. The started out with a gentleman's sweep against Min, beating the Suns in six and finishing off the West with a sweep against Lebron and the Lakers. All of this after they dominated the regular season as well. 

On the other hand, the heat took a completely different path through this season. Ending up as the last time to get in, they managed to pull off a huge upset in beating the Bucks in the opening round. Then, they took care of the Knicks in a hard fought series. After going up 3-0 against Boston, they blew it, but ended up winning Game 7 on the road. 

I don't expect either team to necessarily be tired coming into this game, but I expect a slower paced game and for this years Finals to be pretty low scoring across the board. Denver likes to push the ball, but Miami's defense should be able to hold up against the fast breaks and quick baskets. I've got the UNDER in Game 1. 

T.M. Prediction: 111-101 Nuggets. 

Line: O/U 219.5 

Line Parameter: play until 218.5.. 

T.M. Selection: DEN @ LAL - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers game on Saturday. Game 2 wasn't;t as high scoring, but I expect a lot of points in Game 3. The Nuggets like to push the ball, and the Lakers will try to expose the Nuggets' transition D as they struggle when they get a chance to set up. I expect Broncos and AD to make sure they don't lose this one, and for the total to go way OVER. 

T.M. Prediction: 118-114 Lakers. 

Line: O/U 222.5 

Line Parameter: play until 223.5.. 

T.M. Selection: SAC @ GSW - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors game on Friday. While this series has been the most entertaining of all the series', in my opinion, it's also given us a lot of scoring. Back to back games now have finished with 240+ and I expect that to happen once again here in Game 6. Klay Thompson is known for his Game 6 performances, and I expect him to show up as well here today. Give me the OVER as this line is too low. 

T.M. Prediction: 124-119 Warriors. 

Line: O/U 234.5 

Line Parameter: play until 236.5.. 

T.M. Selection: PHX @ LAC - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Clippers game on Saturday. With Kawhi sitting out once again, I'm expecting a fast pace game to be played here in Game 4. The Clippers need to do everything they can to score as many points as they can. Without their two best players (defenders,) they can't defend all of the talent on the Suns. Phoenix will get their points, and I expect LAC to help knock this one OVER the total. 

T.M. Prediction: 129-107 Suns. 

Line: O/U 225.0 

Line Parameter: play until 226.5.. 

T.M. Selection: LAL @ CHI - UNDER 

I am on the OVER in the Los Angeles Lakers @ Chicago Bulls game on Wednesday. In this huge matchup between two teams fighting for a playoff spot, I've got the defense running the show. LAL should be extremely focussed for this game and having Lebron back will help very much. The Bulls also should be locked in as they are barely in the play-in tournament as well. After a double digit loss at home, the Lakers have also smartened up on the defensive side as the UNDER in 6-1 in those games. Expect a low scoring game here. 

T.M. Prediction: 105-101 Bulls. 

Line: O/U 226.0 

Line Parameter: play until 224.5.. 

T.M. Selection: MIN @ SAC - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Minnesota Timberwolves @ Sacramento Kings game on Monday. Minnesota played yesterday in a defensive battle against the Golden State Warriors. Today, however, I'm expecting a shootout with the Kings involved yet again. Sacramento have been in some very high scoring games all season long, and they somehow get away with it. They own the third best record in the Western Conference. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Expect tons of points in this game. 

T.M. Prediction: 131-119 Kings. 

Line: O/U 240.5

Line Parameter: play until 242.5..

T.M. Selection: GSW @ MEM - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies game on Thursday. These teams played back in January in a 242 point game. Although that seems like it would have gone OVER, it still wasn't enough as the line was 245.5. Now, the line is a full 10 points less than that game and the Warriors are still the 3rd highest scoring team in the NBA. Both of these teams play at a very high pace and are both looking for a much needed win having dropped their last games. Expect another back and forth high scoring game by these two. 

T.M. Prediction: 124-121 GSW. 

Line: O/U 235.0

Line Parameter: play until 237.0.. 

T.M. Selection: SAS @ HOU - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the San Antonio Spurs @ Houston Rockets game on Sunday. These teams met yesterday in a game that went OVER even with a 47 point 4th quarter. Now although this game will be played in Houston instead of San Antonio, I believe that this one will be even more high scoring. The NBA has turned into an offensive league and it's only a matter of time before the normal is 250.0. I wouldn't be shocked if we even hit the 250's for this game. Expect a high scoring one, no doubt. 

T.M. Prediction: 123-117 Spurs. 

Line: O/U 230.0 

Line Parameter: play until 232.5.. 

T.M. Selection: Elon @ William & Mary - UNDER 

I am on the UNDER in the Elon Phoenix @ William & Mary Tribe game on Saturday. These teams play at a very slow pace when they play each other. In fact, the past seven meetings between these two teams have gone UNDER the total. Yet, the oddsmakers still are making the line way too high for another one of their games. This line should get lower before tip-off, so jump on it while you can and get the best value possible!

T.M. Prediction: 67-61 William & Mary. 

Line: O/U 135.0 

Line Parameter: play until 137.0.. 

T.M. Selection: SIND @ SIUE - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles @ SIU Edwardsville Cougars game on Wednesday. These are two very “OVER” friendly teams. Southern Indiana has seen the total go OVER in 68% of their games this season which the Cougars have seen just over 64% of their's go OVER. The Screaming Eagles have also seen six consecutive (6-0,) OVER's when coming off an ATS win in their last game. This game screams OVER. 

T.M. Prediction: 84-81 SIUE. 

Line: O/U 152.0 

Line Parameter: play until 153.5.. 

T.M. Selection: San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks - UNDER 

I am on the UNDER in the San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks game on Thursday. Even with both of these two teams being considered teams that give up a lot of points, I'm expecting a lower scoring game off the long break. Luka Doncic, one of the best players in the NBA, loves to slow the pace and break down his opponent. When he's on the court, they should play to his pace. On the other hand, the Spurs will need to play excellent defense on the perimeter as the Maps have possibly the best backcourt duo in the NBA. SAS has seen four consecutive UNDER's in games after their opponent scores 100+ in their last game. I expect a competitive lower scoring contest here. 

T.M. Prediction: 111-103 Mavs. 

Line: O/U 233.5 

Line Parameter: play until 232.5.. 

T.M. Selection: Arkansas Little Rock @ SIU Edwardsville - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Arkansas Little Rock Trojans @ SIU Edwardsville Cougars game on Thursday. While Little Rock play at a very high pace, SIU Edwardsville also plays pretty fast. Both teams have seen a very high amount of OVER's this season and I don't expect that to change here against one another. In their meeting in January, they finished with 165pts. Expect a similar outcome here in the rematch. 

T.M. Prediction: 86-76 SIU. 

Line; O/U 153.0 

Line Parameter: play until 154.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Kansas @ TCU - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Kansas Jayhawks @ Texas Christian Horned Frogs game on Monday. Both of these two teams are very talented, and both play at a very high pace. Kansas is trying to go back to back as champions, and they are going to want to send a message to TCU after the Horned Frogs beat them by 23 in January. I don't see Kansas scoring just 60 points this game. Expect a ton of points. 

T.M. Prediction: 83-78 Kansas. 

Line: O/U 149.5 

Line Parameter: play until 151.0.. 

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T.M. Selection: WSH @ POR - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Washington Wizards @ Portland Trail Blazers game on Tuesday. While both teams played yesterday, I believe that they both still have it in them to go for 250 here today. I had the OVER in the WSH game yesterday, and it was an easy winner. They are lacking defensive play as of late as they are just 2-4 in their last six games. Portland has been a high scoring team all season long. They've scored an average of 127.0 ppg in their last three while giving up 125.0. Expect another high scoring game here. 

T.M. Prediction: 129-123 Portland. 

Line: O/U 235.5 

Line Parameter: play until 236.5.. 

T.M. Selection: PHX @ ATL - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Phoenix Suns @ Atlanta Hawks game on Thursday. When these two teams met a week and two days ago, the Hawks pretty much took care of business. Even with a lopsided score (PHX only scored 100,) they saw the total go OVER. Now, the total is even lower, and the Hawks have now seen six straight (6-0) OVER's in games against opponents with a winning record. Expect a seventh in a row here. 

T.M. Prediction: 129-121 Hawks. 

Line: O/U 228.5 

Line Parameter: play until: 234.5.. 

T.M. Selection: SAC @ HOU - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Sacramento Kings @ Houston Rockets game on Monday. With Sacramento coming off a big loss against the Pelicans on Sunday, I believe that they will try to set a pace in this game. They come into this game as the highest scoring team in the NBA. If the Rockets want a chance, they'll have to keep up with their tremendously fast pace. I expect lots of points in a very good battle on Monday night. 

T.M. Prediction: 129-121 Kings. 

Line: O/U 234.5 

Line Parameter: play until 236.0.. 

T.M. Selection: ORU @ UMKC - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles @ Kansas City Roos game on Saturday. Although UMKC doesn't score much, the Golden Eagles score a lot. When I say a lot, I mean A LOT. They are averaging 85.3 points per game, which makes them the second highest scoring team in the nation. They also play at a very high pace, so that's what gets them that many points. If the Roos want a chance at beating them, they'll have to play at a decent pace as well. Even if the Golden Eagles fail to reach their average in points, I fully expect this game to still go OVER. Either way, I don't see them scoring less than 80 points against a weak opponent in UMKC.

T.M. Prediction: 88-71 ORU. 

Line: O/U 145.5 

Line Parameter: play until 148.0.. 

T.M. Selection: ATL @ UTA - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Atlanta Hawks @ Utah Jazz game on Friday. Both teams have seen way more OVER's than UNDER's this season. With a very talented backcourt, the Hawks have been putting up video game like numbers in games this year. In their last four games, they are averaging 126.75 points per game, while giving up 120.25. On the other hand, the Jazz are coming off a game where they combined with a low scoring Raptors team, for 259 points. I'm expecting a lot of points in this one as well. 

T.M. Prediction: 127-123 Hawks. 

Line: O/U 240.5 

Line Parameter: play until 242.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Columbia / Penn - UNDER 

I am on the UNDER in the Columbia Lions @ Pennsylvania Quakers game on Friday. Even though Columbia plays at a pretty high pace, I believe that the Quakers will control the tempo in this game as the double digit favorite. Penn plays at a much slower pace and they should be happy to hang on the ball and limit the possessions on the Lions. Even though they average north of 73 ppg, the Quakers rarely allow over 70 in wins. I expect a low scoring contest here in this Ivy League matchup. 

T.M. Prediction: 73-61 Penn. 

Line: O/U 145.0 

Line Parameter: play until 143.0.. 

T.M. Selection: CHA @ MIL - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Charlotte Hornets @ Milwaukee Bucks game on Tuesday. This game has OVER written all over it. Charlotte has seen the total go OVER in nine of their last eleven games after their opponent allows 100+ pts in their previous game. Milwaukee, on the other hand, has seen the total go OVER in five of their last six in the same circumstance. In their last meeting I’m January, the Hornets dropped 138 on the Bucks. I don’t expect them to score that many in this one, but I do expect a high scoring game once again.

T.M. Prediction: 135-121 Bucks. 

Line: O/U 239.0 

Line Parameter: play until 242..

T.M. Selection: NOP @ MIL - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the New Orleans Pelicans @ Milwaukee Bucks game on Sunday. While both teams had the day off yesterday, both should be well rested coming in. The Pelicans come in off seven straight losses. Now, I don't expect that streak to continue for too much longer, but they've got some tough games ahead of them. I believe that they just need to start scoring the ball more as they haven't reached over 110 points during this span. Even though they've struggled, they've seen the total go OVER in 18 of their last 22 games played against an opponent with a winning record. Milwaukee has seen four straight OVER's against teams with a losing record away from home. Expect a high scoring game here. 

T.M. Prediction: 132-124 Bucks. 

Line: O/U 233.0 

Line Parameter: play until 234.5.. 

T.M. Selection: ND / NC ST - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ North Carolina State Wolfpack game on Tuesday. NC State will be trying to push the pace in this game, and I expect the Irish to try and stick with them. In fact, Notre Dame has to if they want a chance to win this game. Both of these two teams are looking to get back on track after losses, and this is the perfect opportunity to try and get as many buckets as they can. The OVER is a perfect 5-0 on Tuesday nights for the Wolfpack this season. The OVER is also a perfect 3-0 ytd for the Irish have played on the road. I expect a back and forth, high scoring game with the favorite pulling away late. 

T.M. Prediction: 83-73 NC State. 

Line: O/U 143.5 

Line Parameter: play until 144.5.. 

T.M. Selection: Xavier @ DePaul - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Xavier Musketeers @ DePaul Blue Demons game on Wednesday. This may be a big line, but I believe that it isn't big enough. Xavier has been one of the highest scoring teams all year long with their 84.2 ppg. In four road games this season, the Musketeers have seen the total go OVER in each and every one of them. On the other hand, the OVER is a perfect 4-0 as well in the Blue Demons' last four games played at home against an opponent with a road winning percentage better than .600. I expect a very high scoring back and forth contest here in this one. 

T.M. Prediction: 87-82 Xavier. 

Line: O/U 157.5 

Line Parameter: play until 159.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Georgetown @ Villanova - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Georgetown Hoyas @ Villanova Wildcats game on Monday. Both of these two teams are looking for the win in this one after having lost many games in a row. The Hoyas have been pretty awful this season with a 5-13 record. However, they've been seeing the total go OVER in each of their last five road games played against an opponent with a winning home record. The Wildcats, on the other hand, have seen each of their two games finish over this season after 3+ consecutive defeats. Expect a high scoring game on FOX here in this Big East battle. 

T.M. Prediction: 84-71 Nova. 

Line: O/U 142.5 

Line Parameter: play until 144.5.. 

T.M. Selection: 76ers @ Jazz - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz game on Saturday. With two high scoring teams going at it here, this one should have no problem in going OVER. The 76ers have seen six straight overs to start the new year and I expect that to turn into seven in this one. The OVER is also on and 80% run for the Jazz off games where they scored 100+ points in their last game. Take the OVER and watch a back and forth game here with lots of exciting plays here. 

T.M. Prediction: 129-122 76ers 

Line: O/U 235.0 

Line Parameter: play until 236.0.. 

T.M. Selection: St Bonaventure @ Rhode Island - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the St Bonaventure Bonnies @ Rhode Island Rams game on Wednesday. While URI has seen the total go OVER In 64% of games this season, this is the perfect opportunity for yet another higher scoring game. The Rams have now seen the total go OVER in straight straight home games against opponents with a losing record. On the other hand, the Bonnies have seen an OVER in six out of their last eight games played on a Wednesday. Expect another one here. 

T.M. Prediction: 74-71 URI. 

Line: O/U 132.0 

Line Parameter: play until 134.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Detroit @ San Antonio - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Detroit Pistons @ San Antonio Spurs game on Friday. With the Spurs coming off three straight losses, they'll want to push the pace in this game to try and get back in the winning column in this one. Detroit, who are coming off a huge upset victory against the Warriors on Wednesday, has now seen the total go OVER in nine out of eleven times this seen when it's a line over 230. They've also seen the total go OVER in all seven games played against teams that are allowing 116+ points a game. The Spurs have seen the total go OVER in 10 of of 13 games against teams from the opposite conference. I like a high scoring game to be played here.  

T.M. Prediction: 131-124 Spurs. 

Line: O/U 233.0 

Line Parameter: play until 235.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Mississippi @ Alabama - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Mississippi Rebels @ Alabama Crimson Tide game on Tuesday. Off a big win against Mississippi State, the Tide have now scored 78+ points in each of their last four games. During that span, they are averaging 85.75 points per game. Ole Miss may be off a few low scoring games, but they are capable of putting up points as well. So far this season, when playing on five or six days rest, the Rebels have seen the total go OVER 67% of the time. On the other hand, Bama has seen the total go OVER in 88% of games this season when playing against an opponent with a winning record. I expect a very high scoring game here, with the Rebels having to score to keep up with ALA. 

T.M. Prediction: 84-72 Bama.  

Line: O/U 145.5 

Line Parameter: play until 147.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Middle Tennessee St @ Charlotte - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders @ Charlotte 49ers game on Thursday. This line is way too low for how good these two teams are. MTSU is averaging 72 ppg with a very good FG percentage. They've scored 73+ points (80.33 ppg average) in their last three games - all against quality opponents. Charlotte is coming off a 76-68 loss against a very tough UAB team. They are averaging 76.66 ppg in their last three games. Expect a high scoring affair in this one. 

T.M. Prediction: 73-71 MTSU. 

Line: O/U 124.5 

Line Parameter: play until 127.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Phoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets - OVER

I am on the OVER in the Phoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets game on Sunday. It's Christmas and these two teams will meet up in the night game. Both of these teams love to score. With the Nuggets averaging north of 115 ppg, the Suns are averaging even more. Defense is normally good for both of these teams, but they both seem to be struggling a bit on that side of the basketball this season. When these two teams met last season, they finished with a combined score of 270 (140-130.) Now I don't expect this one to be the high scoring, but I do expect lots of points yet again in this one. It should be a fun one.

T.M. Prediction: 134-126 Suns

Line: O/U 231.5

Line Parameter: play until 233.0..

T.M. Selection: Portland Trail Blazers @ Denver Nuggets - OVER

I am on the OVER in the Portland Trail Blazers @ Denver Nuggets game on Friday. With this being the last game before the Christmas holidays for the Blazers, I expect them to come out with the “we need to score” mentality in this one. The Nuggets have this game to warm up for the Suns on X-MAS day. They will most likely need to put up many points in both of those games to win them both. Portland is normally a higher scoring team, but are coming off a low-scoring loss against the Thunder. I expect that to be different here on Friday evening. 

T.M. Prediction: 125-121 Blazers 

Line: O/U 232.5 

Line Parameter: play until 234.0.. 

T.M. Selection: Loyola Chicago @ Stanford - UNDER 

I am on the under in the Loyola Chicago Rambles @ Stanford Cardinal game on Thursday. Everyone knows that the Ramblers are a very low scoring/defensive team. Stanford is too. Although they lost, they held a very high scoring, and the #7 team in the country in Texas, to just 72 points in their last game. They play at a slow pace and Loyola plays even slower. This should be a very low scoring game with the Cardinal's pulling away late.

T.M. Prediction: 61-54 Stanford. 

Line: O/U 126.5 

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T.M. Selection: Towson @ Bryant - OVER 

I am on the OVER in the Towson Tigers @ Bryant Bulldogs game on Thursday. With Bryant playing at one of the fastest paces in the entire nation, putting up points with ease, I believe that the Tigers will have to play fast as well if they want to keep up in this one. Both teams are shooting 44%+ from the field and both are very solid, and that is why they own their 8-4 records. Expect a big scoring back and forth game on Thursday morning.

T.M. Prediction: 84-81 Bryant. 

Line: O/U 151.0 

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T.M. Selection: DAL / MIN - OVER

I am on the OVER in the Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves game on Wednesday. On Monday, these two teams met for the first time this season in a very fun game. Although it didn't go OVER the total, they sure had the opportunities to. Dallas just shot 41% from the field and I expect that to be way up in this game. In 31 games this year, the TWolves are averaging 115.5 ppg with the third best field goal percentage in the league. Dallas is more of a three point shooting team as they average 14.9 of them a game which can make the total to go way OVER. I love the OVER in this situation after they just played. Dallas should push them and want revenge and Minnesota will try to not let that happen. Expect another fun one with it back and forth all game long.

T.M. Prediction: 121-117 Mavs.

Line: O/U 227.0

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T.M. Selection: TWolves/Clippers OVER

I am on the OVER in the Minnesota Timberwolves / Los Angeles Clippers game on Wednesday. Although LAC enters this game off a low scoring win against the Celtics, they still haven't been playing the greatest of defense as of late. Prior to that game, they had given up an average of 118.0 ppg in their last six games. Minnesota is a high scoring team. They average 115.3 points per game this season and have the second highest pace in the entire league. They have also given up a bunch in their last few games. An average of 123.0 in their last five games. This should be a fun one and I got the OVER.

T.M. Prediction: 126-121 Clippers

Line: O/U 223.0

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T.M. Selection: Memphis/Alabama OVER

I am on the OVER in the Memphis Tigers / Alabama Crimson Tide game on Tuesday. While Alabama has the whole world talking about their win against the #1 team in the country in Houston on Saturday, they have a tough opponent once again here. Memphis is a team that will go toe-to-toe with you until you get too tired. But, Alabama is averaging 82+ points per game this year and I think that they'll be a little bit too much to handle for the Tigers. I do see this being a close but high scoring matchup though with Memphis battling until the end.

T.M. Prediction: 85-76 Bama.

Line: O/U 148.5

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T.M. Selection: McNeese St / ISU UNDER

I am on the UNDER in the McNeese State Cowboys / Iowa State Cyclones game on Sunday. The Cyclones come into this game off a huge loss against their rival Iowa where they only put up 56 points. Now I expect their offense to put up more points in this one, but I don't expect them to absolutely go crazy. Against their last opponent with a losing record (North Dakota,) ISU put up just 63 in a 63-44 win. McNeese State doesn't score much either, they come into this game off a 52-49 win against Northern Iowa last time out. The Cowboys are averaging a 54.7% free throw percentage that does not help their scoring whatsoever. I love the UNDER here, in a game that Iowa State should control from the opening tip-off.

T.M. Prediction: 71-47 ISU.

Line: O/U 130.5

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T.M. Selection: Mavericks / Bulls OVER

I am on the OVER in the Dallas Mavericks / Chicago Bulls game on Saturday. While the Mavericks played last night against the Bucks, the Bulls are coming into this game with off of two full days rest. In their last six games, Dallas has been starting to score a lot more points than they did in the beginning of the season. The Bulls have been consistent; however, they almost always allow more than 105 points, even in their wins. These teams haven't met this season yet, but I expect this one to be a thriller. 

T.M. Prediction: 118-114 Bulls.

Line: O/U 222.0

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T.M. Selection: Wizards/Nets OVER

I am on the OVER in the Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets game on Wednesday. Off back to back lower scoring games, I believe that this one will go OVER. Kevin Durant, one of the best scorers of all time, led the Nets to their last win with 45 points. He may need another performance just like that if he wants to beat the Wizards in this one. Washington comes in off a huge win, after losing three straight prior. They put up 142 points and now have scored a combined 263 in their last two games. While the Wizards play their bad defense, the Nets will put up points as they lead the NBA in field goal percentage. Expect the Nets to win, but for Washington to keep it close in a high scoring affair.

T.M. Prediction: 121-116 Nets

Line: O/U 224.5

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T.M. Selection: Pelicans/Spurs OVER

I am on the OVER in the New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs game on Wednesday. Both of these two teams love to score, as well as push the pace. In 17 games so far this season, the Pelicans average 116.9 ppg which ranks them 4th in the entire league. They've been shooting the ball lights out and I believe that they will continue that success here against a weak opponent in the Spurs. Although SAS haven't been scoring too many points as of late, they've been giving up a bunch. In their last five games, their opponents are averaging 124.2 points per game. I think that the Spurs will make this game slightly competitive at home, with this game going way over the total.

T.M. Prediction: 124-116 Pelicans

Line: O/U 232.5

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T.M. Selection: Northern Arizona/Tex Rio Grande UNDER

I am on the UNDER in the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaquero game on Tuesday. Although the Lumberjacks have played some quality opponents this season, their offense has definitely not been amazing by any means. They like to play a slow paced brand of basketball which is great for “under” selections. UT Rio Grande may play a bit quicker, but they have yet to play a team with a defense like Northern Arizona. With NAU being the favorite in this game, I expect them to be able control the pace of the entire game, and for it to be a much lower scoring game than people think.

T.M. Prediction: 70-63 Northern Arizona

Line: O/U 149.0

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T.M. Selection: Loyala Marymount/Georgetown UNDER

I am on the UNDER in the Loyola Marymount Lions vs Georgetown Hoyas game on Friday. The Hoyas have looked slightly shaky to start the season, coming off a double digit loss against Northwestern last time out. They ended up only putting up 63 points in that game. Although they didn't even shoot the ball badly, they just got outworked and rebounded by a more hungry team. LMU comes in off a double digit loss as well. Although they've been in some higher scoring games so far this season, the Lions shot just 14% from beyond the arc in their last game. If you win the rebound battle in CBB, you have a really good chance of winning, but it just wasn't meant to be on Tuesday and Loyola Marymount only put up 64 points in that game. The total is very high with both teams off games where they struggled. I'll grab the under.

T.M. Prediction: 69-66 Georgetown

Line: O/U 152.5

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T.M. Selection: Georgia Southern/San Jose State UNDER

I am on the UNDER in the Georgia Southern Eagles vs San Jose State Spartans game on Tuesday. Georgia Southern has some very talented defenders on their team. A season ago, they gave up just 65.62 ppg and had some very low scoring games. SJSU has also seen a lot of UNDER's in the past. Last season, the Spartans only averaged 64.29 ppg. Now San Jose St might be the favorite in this game, but I think that the Eagles are going to shut down their offense and for this to be a low scoring battle on Tuesday night.

T.M. Prediction: 59-56 Georgia Southern

T.M. Selection: Rockets/Blazers OVER

I am on the OVER in the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers game on Friday. Both of these two teams are very offensive minded and don't have the greatest defenses. Although the Portland TraiL Blazers will be without Damien Lillard for a week or two, they still have really good offense with Simons, Nurkic and Grant. The Rockets run their fast face offense pretty much throughout the game and look to get their youngsters lots of time with the ball. Expect a back and forth high scoring game here tonight.

T.M. Prediction: 119-110 Blazers.

T.M. Selection: Nets/Celtics OVER.

I am on the over in the Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics game on Sunday. The Nets have looked really good in their games lately and they have had a lot of high scoring affairs too. There has been 220+ total points in 3 games in a row for them now and I think this will be another high scoring game. The Nets haven't really looked good on the defensive end this year and I expect this to be another game that they give up a lot of points in. I think Tatum and Brown are playing too well at the moment and I don't see Durant stopping them that easily with his defensive effort here. He looked good with his defensive effort against the Cavs but they still gave up 108 points in that game and the Celtics have a much stronger scoring offense for them to stop here. I expect the Celtics to put up points here and I think the Nets are going to have to put up a ton of points themselves to keep up with the Celtics in this game. The Celtics have also looked really good lately and they have been really good in their home games. They have had 230+ total points in 4/5 of their previous 5 games and they put up 120+ points themselves in 4 of those games, including their 2 most recent games. Their defensive effort hasn't been that great either and they have given up 100+ points in 7/8 of their previous 8 games. I expect this offense to score with Tatum and Brown playing the way they have been but Durant and Irving have also been hot and I think they will have no issues putting up points with the way the Celtics have looked on defense too. I'm expecting a high scoring game here with a ton of points from both teams, I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 122-118 Celtics.

T.M. Selection: UNC/Kansas OVER.

I am on the over in the UNC vs Kansas game on Monday. UNC has looked good in this tournament so far, knocking off some really good opposing teams this year and they have been putting up a ton of points in the process. They have won 5 games in a row in this tournament and they have knocked off the 2nd seeded Duke, 4th seeded UCLA, and 1st seeded Baylor. I think they are going to continue on their hot streak here in the finals and I expect their offense to be on point like it has been throughout the entire tournament. They have put up 90+ points 2 times in their 5 games, 1 of those times was against the 1st seeded Baylor, and they just put up 80+ points in their most recent game against Duke in the final four. They have been able to hold down the offenses of the lower seeded teams in their games, keeping a few of them at low scores, but they struggled on the defensive end in their 2 games against the 2nd seeded and 1st seeded teams they faced. I think UNC is also going to struggle to keep Kansas off the board here and they are going to have to resort to their offense to keep up with Kansas in this game. Kansas has looked really good on defense in their games lately and they just held Villanova to 65 points in their most recent game but Kansas still managed to put up 80+ points in that game. As a 1st seeded team, Kansas hasn't had to face a lot of really good teams on their journey to this game and UNC is probably the best team they will have faced, other than Villanova. Villanova was a very defensive team though and UNC is the opposite focusing more on their offense in games and putting up a ton of points in those games. I think Kansas is going to struggle on the defensive end here to keep UNC off the board and I expect them to put up more offense to keep UNC down in this game. Kansas has also been really hot from the 3 lately and I think that is going to help surge them into a bigger lead which will force UNC to put up more offense to make a comeback. I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 85-79 Kansas.

T.M. Selection: Saint Peter's/UNC OVER.

I am on the over in the Saint Peter's vs UNC game on Sunday. Saint Peter's has looked really good in their games lately and they have made it to the elite 8 as a 15th seeded team for the 1st time in NCAA history. They have put together a great run that has shown off their great defensive effort but not every one of their games are won like that and they have had to put up a ton of points in a few of their games already to compete and stay alive in this tournament. In the round of 64 they put up 85 points to take Kentucky out in OT and in the round of 32 they put up 70 points to upset Murray State too. Their most recent game only had a total of 131 points in it but they were playing Purdue in that game who is a more defensive team than some of what they have seen so far but UNC is definitely not a defensive team and I think Saint Peter's is going to have to put up more points here just to keep up with them. They have the story and the cinderella magic behind them though and I expect them to use that momentum to put up a good fight here and keep this game close like they have been in every game they have played in this tournament. UNC has also looked good lately in their games, they are a much higher seed at 8th so their run hasn't been as special as Saint Peter's has but UNC has still taken down some very good teams and have upset the opposing team in their 2 most recent games. They have put up 90+ points in 2/3 of their 3 games in this tournament and they still put up 70+ points in their most recent game. I don't think Saint Peter's defensive effort will be able to hold down the offense of UNC for too long so I expect Saint Peter's to put up points here to keep up. UNC hasn't held any teams to less than 60 points in the tournament this year and I think Peter's won't have a tough time trying to put up their own points here. I expect a ton of scoring from both here, I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 77-72 UNC.

T.M. Selection: UNC/UCLA OVER.

I am on the over in the UNC vs UCLA game on Friday. UCLA has been putting up a lot of points in their games lately but they are also the kind of team that has played up and has played down to their level of competition all year. They put up 70+ points in their most recent game, blowing out Saint Mary's as UCLA finally found their groove in the tournament. They won their game in the round of 64 by only 4 points though and they only put up 57 points in that game since they held Akron to 53. This has happened before though and even in their conference tournament final this year, UCLA lost 84-76 to Arizona and that was a game that they were leading in the 1st half and then had multiple lead changes in the 2nd half. I think UCLA looked a lot better in the round of 32 and now that they have the taste of the sweet 16 in their mouth, I expect them to put up a lot of points here and try to keep themselves alive. UNC has looked really good lately too and they just knocked out the 1st seed Baylor in their most recent game. They have been putting up a lot of points in their games too, putting up 90+ points in both of their games in the NCAA tournament so far. UNC has looked great on offense and I think this will be another game where they come out hot and try to put up a lot of points. I expect UCLA will match their energy and put up a lot of points themselves to match UNC but UNC hasn't looked good on the defensive end in their games and letting Baylor come back from 20+ points in their previous game really exposed that. I think that the lack of defense by UNC will be the difference here and I think UCLA will take control at some point causing UNC to put up more points to keep up. Either way, I see this game having a ton of points in it from both teams. I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 83-77 UCLA.

T.M. Selection: Mavericks/Timberwolves OVER.

I am on the over in the Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves game on Friday. The Mavericks have been putting up a ton of points in their games lately. They have put up 100+ points in 5 games in a row now and their 2 most recent games they actually put up 110+ points in both. They haven't looked good on the defensive end lately though and I think the T-wolves will have no issues putting up the points on them. The Mavs have given up 100+ points in 4/5 of their previous 5 games and most of those games they gave up 110+ points in. The T-wolves have looked really good themselves lately and I think they will have a big offensive night here. The Timberwolves have lost 2 games in a row now and I think they will be looking for a bounce back win here badly. They just lost their most recent game to the Suns by 9 on their own home court and they even had a 10+ point lead themselves for a lot of that game. Their other loss came to the Mavs in Dallas the other night and they lost a really close game to them by 2 points. I think the T-wolves will want to get that game back here but they don't really play hard on the defensive end either so I see both teams putting up a ton of points in this game to outscore the other and win the game that way. Their previous meeting was a very close game in the end and I expect this game to be very similar in competitiveness but I see there being a lot more points with the T-wolves being on their home court here. The T-wolves have put up 100+ points in 15 games in a row but a lot of those games were games where they were scoring 120+ and even 130+ points themselves. Both of these teams are strong on offense but don't give a good defensive effort in their games. I see this being high scoring so I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 133-128 Timberwolves.

T.M. Selection: Iowa/Purdue OVER.

I am on the over in the Iowa vs Purdue game on Sunday. Iowa has been a very high scoring team all year averaging 80+ points per game this year but they have had a lot of points put up against them too since they have been giving up 70+ points per game. They have won 3 games in a row now in this tourney and they have been really hot in their games, putting up 80+ points in all 3 of them. They have also been giving up 74+ points in all of those games but this has been a common theme for them all year and it goes back during the regular season too. Iowa really fought hard in their most recent game too, there were multiple occasions where they were down big but they kept pushing their offense and Keegan Murray ended up having a huge day. He put up 30+ points himself and his 3-pointers is what was keeping them in that game. Iowa has been shooting great in their games too and I think they are going to keep that up in this game too. Purdue hasn't been putting up as much points as Iowa has been in their games lately but I think Purdue is the better team here and I don't think their defense will be good enough to stop Iowa here. I expect Purdue to match Iowa on offense in this game since Iowa loves to hit the 3's and this could turn into a huge shootout. Despite the fact that Purdue hasn't put up a lot of points in their games lately, they actually average 80+ points per game and are giving up 65+ points per game. Purdue can put up a ton of points when they need to and I think this is going to be 1 of those games where they will have to outscore the opposing team to win. I expect a lot of points in this game, I like the over here.

T.M. Prediction: 84-80 Purdue.

T.M. Selection: Texas/Kansas UNDER.

I am on the under in the Texas vs Kansas game on Saturday. I expect this to be a low scoring game since both of these teams play well on the defensive end of the court. Texas has scored a variety of different point ranges in their games this year but on offense they only average less than 70 points per game. They don't need to put up a lot of points in their games though since they give a great defensive effort and they have been giving up less than 60 points per game this year. Lately, they've been letting their games get a bit out of hand but they still have 2 games in their previous 4 where neither team put up 70+ points in the game, and both of those games were their 2 most recent games against another ranked opposing team. They just lost on their home court in their most recent game 68-61 to Baylor, and the other was a loss on their home court to Texas Tech where they lost 61-55. The previous time they met with Kansas, they won on their home court in a higher scoring 79-76 game. I don't think they will put up as many points in this road game though and I expect Kansas to dictate play a bit more in this game. Kansas will be seeking revenge for that loss earlier this year and I think they will play with some extra motivation to win here. I also think that with that extra motivation to play here will come a very good defensive effort on their part and I think they can force some turnovers in this game. Kansas, just like Texas, plays great on the defensive end but they have been giving up more points than Texas while also scoring more points than them. I think Kansas won't be able to put up a ton of points in this game with Texas' defensive effort but I also think Kansas will give their own defensive effort to win this game and I really think Texas will struggle in this road game to put up points since they have not been great in road games this year. I expect this to be a low scoring game, I like the under here.

T.M. Prediction: 66-60 Kansas.

T.M. Selection: Bucks/Bulls OVER.

I am on the over in the Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls game on Friday. The Bucks have been putting up a ton of points in their games lately and they have been starting to look a lot better in their games too. They have won 2 games in a row now and they have put up 120+ points in 5 games in a row. They have been scoring a lot in their games for a while now, they have consistently put up 100+ points in 13 games in a row and 9 of those games they put up 120+ points in. They have been a scoring machine lately and considering that the Bulls are the team that lead their division at the moment, I expect the Bucks to come in full force here. Even though they have been putting up a lot of points in their games, their defensive effort is really the reason why. The Bucks lack a huge defensive presence on the floor so they have to keep putting up the points in their games to keep up with the other team or to keep ahead in the game since they really don't play defense at all. They have given up 100+ points in 10 games in a row and again, in a lot of those games they were giving up 120+ points to the opposing team. The Bulls have also been a team that is putting up a ton of points lately. They have put up 100+ points in 17/18 of their previous 18 games but again, with a lot of those games they have been putting up 120+ points. The Bulls have been no slouch this year and they defend their home court really well. These 2 teams are fighting for the 1st place spot in the Central Division and I expect the Bulls to put up a very good challenge for the Bucks here. Neither of these teams have really been giving a good effort on defense in their games but they both put up a ton of points. I expect this to be another game where neither team really gives a good effort on defense and I expect both teams to keep driving the score up with each other, looking to put up more and more points all night. I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 127-124 Bucks.

T.M. Selection: Kansas/Baylor UNDER.

I am on the under in the Kansas vs Baylor game on Saturday. Kansas has looked really good lately with 4 wins in a row now but they have been giving a really good effort on defense in a lot of their games. I think Kansas will give a good defensive effort in this game too since the team they are playing is right on their tail for 1st place in their conference. Kansas just won their most recent game 102-83 but the games they played before that win were much lower in score. They didn't give up 70+ points to any opposing teams for 3 games in a row before their most recent win, and they haven't given up 70+ points in 5/7 of their previous 7 games. In their previous meeting this year, Kansas only gave up 59 points to Baylor and I think they can play with that kind of defensive intensity again in this game. I expect Baylor to also play a lot better on defense in this game too. They gave up 83 points in that 1st meeting against Kansas and I think they will play harder on defense and give a better effort so that doesn't happen again. They are also on their home court here, they have been a lot better on their home court this year and I think they will have an easier time getting the stops in this game. This is also an important game for both teams, Baylor is behind Kansas in conference play this year and Baylor would need Kansas to lose at least 2 games or they can't catch up. Baylor has a chance to deliver 1 of those losses here and I think they will play more cautious and give that extra effort on defense to get stops considering they were embarrassed by Kansas last time. I think both teams will have a good defensive effort in this game and I expect it to be a lower scoring game. I like the under in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 69-66 Baylor.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Thunder UNDER.

I am on the under in the Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder game on Thursday. This is going to be the 1st game back for both of these teams from the All Star break and it has pretty much been about a week since either team played together. I think both teams are going to have a slow start here due to that long layoff and I think it will take some time for both teams to get hot with their shooting again. I think a slow start in this game will set the tone nicely for an under and I also expect there to be a lot more defense in this game than these teams normally play. The Suns are going to be missing Chris Paul in this game and without that contribution to their offense, I expect the Suns to play better on defense and try to make the Thunder miss more shots. The Thunder are getting back their star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in this game and that is going to add some kick to their rotation. He is their best player and is very dangerous with the ball when he has it in his hands so I expect the Suns to also play more defensively to counter him and try to stop the Thunder more since their offense will be a lot better here. This is also a road game for the Suns and without the crowd on their side here, I think it is even more important for them to bring a great defensive effort in this game since the Thunder will be fired up from having their star back. Just because he is back though, doesn't make the Thunder a good team and since he has been out for so long I think it will take a bit of time for the Thunder to get back into a groove with him on the court. I think this game is going to be played at a slower pace and I think both teams will give a better defensive effort than usual. I like the under in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 99-90 Suns.

T.M. Selection: Wizards/Nets OVER.

I am on the over in the Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets game on Thursday. The Wizards have been putting up 100+ points in 5 games in a row now and their defensive effort hasn't been that great in those games either since they have given up 100+ points in 4 of those games. They just lost their most recent game to the Pacers who don't have a lot of talent left on their team after being a big seller before the trade deadline passed and I think that loss is rubbing them the wrong way. They are on a B2B here and I think that will help them put that loss in the rear view mirror and focus on the Nets here who have been having their own issues lately. The Wizards made a trade for Kristaps Porzingis to help them with their defense but he is still out with an injury and until he returns I don't see the Wizards playing well on defense and forcing turnovers when they need them. The Nets just won their most recent game making it 2 in a row for them and they were even down by 20+ points in that game before making a comeback and winning over the Knicks. The Nets have been putting up 100+ points in 4 games in a row but their defense has been terrible and it has been a problem for them all year. The Nets have given up 100+ points to every opposing team except for 1 in all of their games going back to December 7. Their defensive effort has been terrible all year and I think the Wizards will be able to put up a ton of points on them here and I expect them to be motivated to win after that loss to the Pacers. It took a lot for the Nets to come back against the Knicks and they are also on a B2B here, I think the Nets will be tired from that Knicks game and I expect the effort they put out on defense to suffer because of it. The Nets will also put up points though since this is a revenge game for them after losing to the Wizards on Feb 10 113-112 and the Wizards have been blowing a lot of leads lately so I don't expect them to have a good effort on defense either. I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 124-120 Nets.

T.M. Selection: Timberwolves/Suns OVER.

I am on the over in the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns game on Friday. The Timberwolves have looked really good lately and they have been putting up a ton of points in their games. They have put up 100+ points in 10 games in a row and 8 of those games they scored 110+ points. They have been putting up a ton of points lately but their defense hasn't looked that good in those games. They have given up 100+ points in 9/10 of their previous 10 games and 7 of those games they gave up 110+ points in. The Timberwolves are pretty much fully healthy for this game and they have played well in their games lately. I think they are going to keep putting up a lot of points in their games and they haven't been losing a lot of their games either so I don't see them changing their approach on defense either. I think this is going to be another game where they don't play any defense and rely on their offense to carry the weight here. The Suns have been on a path of destruction lately and they are the best team in the league at the moment. Their offense has looked great lately and they have been putting up a lot of points in their games too. They have put up 100+ points in 7 games in a row and their defense hasn't been any better giving up 100+ points in 5 of their previous 6 games. The Suns have also been destroying teams and winning their games by large margins of victory. I think there is a good chance that they will pull away by a lot on their home court here but the Timberwolves haven't been bad lately so i think they will offer a good challenge and try to catch up. Both of these teams will push each other's offense to score more points all night and i think this will be a game with very little defense in it from both teams. I like the over in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 127-114 Suns.

T.M. Selection: Bulls/Bucks OVER.

I like the over in the Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks game on Friday. I think this game is going to have a lot more offense than defense in it and I expect both team to put up the points here. The Bulls just ended a 4 game losing skid with a win in their most recent game and I think now that they have bounced back and are back on track they should put up a good fight against the Bucks and give them a challenge all night. They just put up 117 points in their most recent game and they have put up 100+ point in 3 games in a row. The Bulls definitely lean more on their offense when they are on the road and their defense has not looked as good in those games. They have given up 110+ points in 4 road games in a row and they have given up 105+ points to the opposing team in 10 games in a row. The Bulls have been 1 of the better teams in the league this year and I expect them to keep this game close with the Bucks but I don't expect them to that with their defense in this game. I think Milwaukee is going to keep scoring points on them all night and I expect the Bulls to be catching up for most of the game and really focused on their offense and getting the points to tie the game. Even if the Bulls are the team leading all night I don't think they will be able to play well enough on defense to slow down their scoring. The Bucks also just won a game that ended a losing skid for them but they still managed to put up points in those games. They just put up 126 points on their own home floor against the grizzlies who have been surging lately. The Bucks have also put up 110+ points in 3 of their previous 4 games and in 3 home games in a row now. I know the Bulls are missing some important players here but they still have a very good roster and DeRozan has become the heart of this team, as long as he is on the court he gives his team a chance to win. I think the Bulls are still going to play with a lot of heart here and stay in this game but I expect the Bucks to outscore them here and I really don't think there is going to be a ton of defense here. I like the over in this game. 

T.M. Prediction: 127-116 Bucks.

T.M. Selection: Rider/Quinnipiac UNDER.

I am on the under in the Rider vs Quinnipiac game on Wednesday. Rider has not been having a good year and they have been even worse in their road games this year. They have lost 6/7 road games played this year and they haven't been putting up a lot of points in those games either. Rider put up 79 points in their most recent road game, which was also their 1st road win this year, but they lost 3 games in a row on the road before that game and they didn't put up 60+ points in any of those games. They just lost at home in their most recent game and neither team even scored 60 points in that game. I think Rider is going to continue to struggle in road games here and I expect this to be another game where they don't put up a lot of points on the opposing team. Quinnipiac has won 2 games in a row now and they have looked a lot better on their home court this year than on the road. They have won 3 games in a row at home and were able to hold the opposing team to less than 70 points in all of those games but they did not put up 80+ points themselves in any of those games either. I don't expect Quinnipiac to score a ton of points on Rider in this game, Quinnipiac has only put up 80+ points in 2/15 games played this year. Their defense has been better on their home court lately and I'm expecting them to really blow out Rider in this game. They just played each other less than 1 week ago and Quinnipiac won that game on the road 77-70. I think Quinnipiac is going to score around the same amount in this game but I expect them to be better on defense and give up less points to Rider who has been struggling to score in road games lately. I expect this to be a lopsided game and I don't think Rider is going to be able to put up enough points to even make this game close to the total. I like the under in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 67-53 Quinnipiac.

T.M. Selection: Davidson/Richmond OVER.

I am on the over in the Davidson vs Richmond game on Friday. Davidson has won 12 games in a row and they have put up 70+ points in all of those games. Their 2 losses this year were the only games that they didn't put up 70+ points in but those 2 losses were right at the beginning of the year and they have been scoring a ton ever since they went on their huge run. They have been stringing a lot of wins together lately but they haven't been getting those wins by playing good defense and I think this is going to be another game where they focus on their offense and try to outscore Richmond on the road here. Davidson has given up 65+ points in 3 games in a row and all of those games were in conference play. Their defense has been a lot worse on the road though and I think that is going to continue here. They have won all 3 of their road games this year but they have given up 69+ in all of those games, giving up 73+ points in their 2 most recent road games. I don't think Richmond is going to get pushed over by them though and I expect them to put up a fight here since they have the extra motivation of being the team that can end Davidson's long win streak. Richmond is also at home here where they have played much better this year and they just won their most recent game at home while putting up 80 points. That was their 1st win in conference play this year and now that they have the taste of winning in their mouths again, I expect a good performance from them on their home court. I think Davidson is going to focus on shooting and scoring in this game and I think it is going to leave plenty of opportunity for Richmond to keep up and even take the lead. These teams are going to be chasing each other all night with their shooting so I like the over in this game.

T.M. Selection: 81-78 Richmond.

T.M. Selection: Bulls/Hawks OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

Chicago averages 110.1 points per game. It's coming off a 130-118 win at Atlanta just two nights ago. 

Atlanta averages 110.1 PPG as well. The Hawks however have seen the total fly 'over' the number in 7 of their last 10 in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent in which it conceded 130 or more points in.

These two teams just played to an extremely high-scoring affair and I don't predict that the shift in venue will have any effect on their pace tonight.

With the Hawks out for revenge, everything points to this one eclipsing the posted number as the game comes down the stretch!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Michigan/Nebraska UNDER.

I am on the under in the Michigan vs Nebraska game on Tuesday. Michigan started the year as a ranked team but they have come a long way since then with 3 losses just 8 games in they have already been stripped of their rank this year and are not the team people though them to be. Their defense has looked good lately and they have kept the opposing team to less than 60 points in 2 of their previous 3 games. Their offense has decreased a lot since the beginning of the year though and they aren't scoring as much as they were. They have only put up 70+ points in 1 game of their previous 4. Michigan has also played just 1 road game this year and they were terrible in that game only putting up 51 points. Nebraska has been playing in some high scoring games this year but now that conference play is here I expect that to change. Nebraska put up 70+ points in their 1st 8 games this year except for 1 and that was against Creighton. Creighton was the best team that they faced during that time but as soon as they play a decent team they can't score as much and aren't as good anymore. Their most recent game was a conference loss to Indiana and they only put up 55 points in that game, and that was right after a game that they scored 100 points in. Their defense wasn't terrible in that game either though and they didn't let Indiana get to 70 points in that game. I think that Nebraska is going to struggle here since Michigan is a much better team but I don't think Michigan is going to come out and lay the points on them either. I expect there to be some good defense in this game from both and I think Michigan is also going to struggle on the road a bit. I like the under in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 64-56 Michigan.

T.M. Selection: Warriors/Suns UNDER.

I am on the under in the Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns game on Tuesday. This game is between the 2 best teams in the league right now and I don't think it is going to be a high scoring shootout. The Warriors have won 7 games in a row and the Suns have won 16 games in a row, neither team is going to want to lose here and I think that both are going to play better defense in order to keep the other off the board knowing how hot both teams have been. The Suns have only put up 120+ points 2 times in their previous 12 games and I really don't think they will be able to do that on the Warriors with their defensive skill. The Warriors have held the opposing team to less than 100 points in 2 of their previous 3 games and i expect them to play their best defense all year knowing that they are playing a team that has won 16 in a row. The Warriors have been on a crazy run and playing incredibly since the start of the year though, so the Suns aren't going to have their guard down in this game either. The Warriors haven't put up 120+ points in 9 games in a row anyway, and I think the Suns will make sure that continues here. I am expecting a lower scoring game between these 2 hot teams as both try to play their best defense in this game. I am on the under here.

T.M. Prediction: 97-95 Suns.

T.M. Selection: Raptors/Mavericks UNDER.

I am on the under in the Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks game on Saturday. The Raptors are on a B2B in this matchup and this is the 2nd game of that B2B. They lost a lot of their talent in the offseason and their offensive power really took a hit with the departure of Kyle Lowry. This is a very young team now but they are still playing good defense in their games to make up for that offense that they lack. In 2 games this season, they have not given up 100+ points in either of their games. Neither of their games have reached 200 points total either. The Mavericks haven't had a good start to their season this year losing their 1st game and failing to score even 100 points in that game. They were a disappointment in that game and now they have to travel out of the country up north for this game with no momentum on their side after that crushing loss. Their shooting was horrific in that game and I expect them to have a similar kind of game here. The Raptors won't really push them to score a lot either as they will try to win this game with a good defensive approach. I expect this to be a lower scoring game where 1 of these teams will not even reach 100 points. I like the under in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 101-95 Mavericks.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Bucks UNDER FIRST HALF (10* FINALS FIRST HALF TOTAL OF YEAR).

Instead of playing the full game under, I'm targetting the first half. Game's 1 and 2 both flew over the number, but Game 3 finally went under. The first half total went over the number though in Game 2, but in my opinion, Game 4 definitely sets up as more of a defensive affair. Phoenix had its way in Game 1 against a tired and injured Bucks team, but the reason the Suns are in the Finals this season is because of their improved defensive play. Milwaukee will be once again out to control the tempo of this one and in my opinion, this contest from a situational stand point, absolutely sets up as a defensive affair. Look for that to pay IMMEDIATE dividends though. This first half total is high, the play is the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Bucks UNDER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK).

The Bucks lost badly in Game 1, but I expect them to be much more competitive in Game 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo was game time decision in the last game, so it was difficult for the Bucks to come in with a proper game plan. Giannis was good and I expect him to be even better here. I expect Milwaukee as a whole to play a lot better on the defensive end as well. The Bucks' series with the Nets was incredibly defensive and I expect that same intensity here as they look to avoid the 0-2 hole. The Suns are where they are right now because of their improved defensive play. I say that Game 2 has under written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Bucks/Suns UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the line-up, the last thing the Bucks can afford to do is to turn this into a "track meet" with Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Milwaukee will have to get up in their face throughout and try to grind out a win here in Game 1 without its superstar playing tonight. Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Jrue Holiday and Bobby Portis have had to defend some stiff opponents during this playoff run (the Nets in particular come to mind), and so I don't see the Suns actually being the best offense they've faced so far. The Bucks have been efficient on both ends of the court during the playoffs. The Suns have been though as well. One big advantage that Phoenix will have in Game 1 is the size difference in the middle, so look for Paul to try and get big man D'Andre Ayton involved throughout. I think the extra time off as well will help in driving this total under the posted number!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Hawks/Bucks UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

No need to overthink this one. The last three games have all fallen under the number in this series. We're all tied up heading back to Milwaukee, but with both team's respective superstars sidlined with injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.2 points and 12.7 boards for the Bucks in the playoffs, but he injured his knee in the last time. Trae Young is averaging 29.8 points and 9.5 assists for the Hawks, and his status is still questionable for this one. With these two stars sidelined, expect this to be a scrappy, and ultimately a lower-scoring under once again!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Clippers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Game 3 fell well UNDER the number. I think that LA doubles down on the defensive end again here today as well. Phoenix has advanced to this point because of its tough defensive play and I expect a much better effort from the visiting side as well on that end. Note that Phoenix has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent in which it was held to 95 points or less in. Everything points to another defensive affair here; the play is the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Hawks/Bucks UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

I think the extra time off between series will have an effect on the Bucks offensive flow. The last thing that Atlanta can afford to do is to turn this into a "track meet" and expect to hang with the high-scoring Bucks. I don't expect that to happen. Altanta has advanced to this point by playing suffocating defense and being efficient on the offensive end. The Hawks have also seen the total go under in eight of their last 11 when playing with three or more days rest. Everything points to Game 1 staying well under the posted number!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Clips/Suns OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

Game 1 sailed well over the number and everything points to a duplicate final combined score here as well. The Suns actually got off to a slow start in Game 1, before then finally starting to "click" in the fourth quarter. I'd argue that with Chris Paul in for the Suns here, who likes to direct from the point, and with Kawhi Leonard in for the Clippers (an ex defensive MVP and lock down specialist), that this would be more of a defensive affair, than an offensive one. With those two guys still sidelined, look for Game 2 to fly well over before the final horn sounds!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Hawks/76ers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

This has been a competitive series, but one which has been dominated mostly by the Hawks great defensive play. With a chance to close out this series at home, I believe Atlanta will come with its very strongest defensive performance yet to date. Philadelphia is struggling to find scoring and is running its offense through big man Joel Embiid. Half-court sets though tend to lead to lower-scoring affairs. The Hawks have also seen the total go under in eight of their last 11 home games as an underdog in the 2.5 to 5.5 points range. This number is high, the play is the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Hawks/76ers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Not many predicted the Hawks would be competitive in the playoffs, but after steamrolling the Knicks and evening this series back up with an impressive 103-100 win in Game 4, no one can look past Trae Young and company. Young continues to shine offensively, but it's been Atlanta's suffocating defensive play which has been the difference-maker. Philly's high-powered offense is unable to handle the aggressive rotations and if the Hawks have any hopes of pulling of an upset here, they're going to have to do it by duplicating their Game 4 performance. I expect a slower-paced and ultimately lower-scoring under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Bucks/Nets OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

I think very surprisingly, all four games to open this series have so far fallen UNDER the posted number. I do now think that trend changes here though. Kyrie Irving won't be playing because of a sprained ankle, but Kevin Durant will be and he still has Blake Griffin and Jeff Green. The Bucks though have to be feeling confident after back-to-back victories and they must be able to smell the blood in the water with their injured opponent. Everything in my opinion points to Game 5 finally flying over the lowest set total so far in this series; the play is indeed the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Nuggets OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

I have to admit, I didn't expect Phoenix to roll to three straight victories over the Nuggets. The Suns have a golden opportunity to end this series here and now and I expect them to keep the foot on the gas here from start to finish. And for the Nuggets, it's hard to imagine this team actually getting swept, despite not having Jamal Murray in the lineup. I think Denver won't go down without a fight. It fought back from consecutive 3-1 deficits in last year's playoffs and it'll be out to try and push this series back to Phoenix. I expect Game 4 to be the fastest-paced, most wide open so far; the play is the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Clippers/Jazz OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Game 1 went under the number, but I think that Game 2 will go over. The Clippers looked good in the first half, but Utah mounted a big come from behind victory and held off a late rally to win Game 1 by a score of 112-109. LA was likely gassed after its seven game series win over the Mavericks, but now I expect a much more wide-open affair this time around. The Jazz hadn't played in over a week, so their "rust" was a contributing factor to their slow start as well. But now that they've shaken off the rust, I also expect a more consistent and efficient offensive performance in Game 2. When you add it all up, this number is indeed a little low; the play is the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Denver looked really good over the first two quarters of Game 1, but then the Suns dialled up the pressure in the second half, and the Nuggets lost their focus an intensity. I expect Game 2 to be a much more competitive affair. Denver will be leaning heavily on league MVP Nikola Jokic here, so expect a lot of "half court sets" while Denver is on offense. The Nuggets are a good perimeter defending team and I think they'll make the necessary adjustments to combat Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Denver has also seen the total go under in ten of its last 14 in trying to revenge a road loss of 15 or more points to an opponent; this number is definitely high, the play is the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Suns UNDER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK).

This is a great situational play in my opinion. Denver is going to be much tougher on Chris Paul and Devin Booker with its perimeter defense. Denver won't want to turn this into a "shootout" either, instead running its offense through big man Nikola Jokic. I think Game 1 of this series will absolutely fall below this number!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: 76ers/Hawks UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

Joel Embiid is out, and that's significant for this Philadelphia team. On both ends of the court. Atlanta rolled over the Knicks in five games though, which is impressive, as New York came into the playoffs with a ton of momentum. Atlanta made it look easy though against a very good Knicks defense. The Hawks though stifled the Knicks defenensively and if they have any hopes of winning this game (and series), they'll have to double-down again on that end. Philly can play either a high-tempo or defensive affair (finished as the No. 3 defense), and without Embiid in the line-up (or playing at less than 100%), I believe Philly also tries to generate its offense, through tough defensive play. The bottom line is, it all adds up to a play on the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Nets/Bucks OVER (10* 2ND ROUND TOTAL OF YEAR).

If you think either of these teams are going to play any defense in this series, then I have a bridge to sell you over in Brooklyn. Milwaukee was the highest-scoring team in the league, it averaged 120.1 PPG. The Nets were No. 2 in the league, averaging 118.6. And Brooklyn averaged that with its "Big 3" only playing eight games together in the regular season. These teams easily marched through their first round opponents and each comes in fresh and healthy. Expect an up-tempo, high-scoring shootout in Game 1; the play is the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Knicks/Hawks OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Yes, the first two games of this series have gone under, but everything points to more of a shootout in Game 3. The Knicks looked bad again over the first half of Game 2, but Julius Randle finally showed up and New York finally was able to pull away in the second half for a convincing victory. The Knicks have seen the total go over in eight of their last 11 after back-to-back home unders as well. The last thing the Hawks can do is allow New YOrk to control the pace of this one, so expect an all out attack from the opening tip, until the final horn from the home side. Wheh you add it all up, everything points to the over as the correct call in Game 3!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Blazers/Nuggets OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

The first two games of this series have flown over the number and I absolutely expect this trend to continue here. Portland struggled to contain Nikola Jokic in Game 2. The Blazers are back on their home floor though and they'll now look to stretch this Denver defense by jacking up plenty of three-balls. Portland isn't going to win this series with its tough defensive play, instead getting out on transtion on offense is the key to victory for the home side. With each side pushing the tempo, look for this one to fly over before the final buzzer sounds!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Blazers OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK).

Was I surprised by Portland's big 123-109 win over the Nuggets? Not entirely, especially with a spread which was almost a "pick em." I was a little surprised though at the Nuggets offensive inconsistency, which I expect to get corrected here. Denver was eighth in the regular season in scoring with 115.1 PPG, while Portland was fifth, averaging 116.1. Don't expect Portland's inconsistent defense to show up like that two games in a row. The Playoffs are all about adjustments from game-to-game. Denver will be out to push the pace and take command of this game before heading back to Portland as well. When you add it all up, this one has over written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Mavs/Clippers OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

Its payback time for the Mavericks, who lost 4-2 to the Clippers in the first round last year. It was an even series until Kristaps Porzingis got injured. Dallas won two of three in the regular season series. The Mavericks excelled on the offensive end this year, but struggled defensively. The Clippers are hoping that Paul George can return to form here after a shaky playoff performance last year. The Clippers are a defensive oriented team, filled with veterans, but with the visitors pushing the pace, look for this one to fly well over befor the final horn sounds; the play is indeed the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Wizards/Pacers OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER).

Indiana managed a massive 144-117 rout of the Hornets in its first play-in game, and if it has any shot at taking this one in the Nation's capital, it'll have to duplicate that performance. The Wizards will be extra motivated here as well after falling 118-100 to Boston. The Wizards are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league though, and there's no reason not to think it won't be able to bounce-back here against a team it won all three-games against in the regular season, scoring 132, 154 and 133 in the process. Also note that the Wiz have seen the total go over in eight of their last 12 after getting held to 100 points or less in a SU/ATS loss in their previous outing. All signs point to a wide-open shootout; the play is the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Spurs/Suns UNDER (10* TOTAL PLAYBOOK).

The Spurs struggled in their last game, falling 102-98 in New York, and I think they'll struggle again here vs. the Suns. Phoenix held on for a 118-117 win over Portland last time out, and everything points to a letdown here (note that the Suns have seen the total go under the number in eight of their last 11 after scoring 115 or more points in their previous outing.) This number is high, the play is the under!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Warriors/Pels OVER (10* TOTAL BEST OF BEST).

The Pelicans have lost three of four, but I expect them to push the pace of this one in an attempt to try and play spoiler here. When Zion Williamson went down with injury a couple weeks ago, so too did the Pels chances. The Warriors though are pushing hard for a playoff spot and they've won six of their last seven overall. Most recently the beat the Suns at home 122-116, getting 38 points from Andrew Wiggins. Most stars are sitting this one out, so look for the backups to push the pace in a contest which I don't foresee having any defense played whatsoever; this number is low, the play is the over!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.