Indiana at Denver 8:05 ET

Pacers (+) over Nuggets- Two of the NBA's better contenders face-off in Denver where the Nuggets are 17-5 straight-up while Indiana is 10-10 SU on the road. Both teams are on winning streaks with the Pacers at four and Denver at three and Indiana is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Nuggets who in the past have had a strong home court advantage are just 2-5-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Take INDIANA!

Miami at San Antonio 3:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Heat- Miami owns an NBA best 18-1 record at home but have not won more than two straight on the road. The Heat enter this fray off of a pair of wins including a 106-100 win over the Spurs in Miami four days ago while San Antonio has dropped their last two. Miami is not only 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win and 1-5 ATS as a road favorite but 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings as well. San Antonio is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 as a home underdog and 8-1-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take the SPURS!

L.A. Lakers at Houston 8:35 ET

Rockets (+) over Lakers- The Lakers nine-game win streak was ended by Orlando Wednesday and they finished the first half of their season with a 33-8 record the best in the west. That loss by LA was the first this season against a team with a losing record which means that they are now 22-1 when facing sub-par teams. Anthony Davis is questionable and that can only help the struggling Rockets who have lost their last two and three of four games. Los Angeles doesn't feed well after a weak performance as they are 2-5-1 after an ATYS loss and they have dropped 17 of the past 21 meetings to the Rockets and they are 6-13 ATS at Houston. Note, the Rockets are 11-2 ATS when playing on two days rest. Take HOUSTON!

Temple at S.M.U 8:00 ET

Owls (+) over Mustangs- We had a nice little deal with the Owls this week as they rise to take down Wichita State and now it's off to over-rated SMU who has lost their last two SU and three ATS. Temple seems to play up to their competition and is 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games against teams with a home winning record over .600 and they are 4-1 ATS on the road against winning teams. If it is to be anybody it is the underrated Owls...take TEMPLE!

Philadelphia at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over 76ers- It's they same old story when facing a bully, stand up to him and he shrinks and when playing on the road the bully 76ers fold like a cheap tent. Philadelphia is a stellar 22-2 SU at home but on the road is a different tale where they have lost six straight (0-5-1 ATS) and are just 7-14 on the season. Now the Sixers have a 10-game winning streak in this series but they are just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall and once again will be without Joel Embiid. Take NEW YORK!

Houston at Wichita State 4:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Shockers- We are celebrating Temple's upset of Wichita State Wednesday while the loser may still be in shock and it may take them time to recover. Houston meanwhile is off of a 71-62 win over SMU where the dominated the boards grabbing a 45-34 advantage. The Cougars are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games and 14-6 ATS against teams with 60% wins. The Shockers surprisingly have a fundamental flaw and have committed more turnovers than assists in eight of their last 10 games. I feel the line is short and it makes the Shockers like inviting. Don't...take HOUSTON!

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans 3:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Clippers- New Orleans just continues to go about their business with the knowledge that Zion Williamson is in the wings waiting to make his NBA debut on Wednesday. The Pelicans have won nine of the past 12 and just ended Utah's nine-game winning streak with a 138-132 overtime win last time out and are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games. The Clippers are still inconsistent as they are 2-7 ATS following a straight-up win and are just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 trips to New Orleans. Take the PELICANS!

Missouri at Alabama 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- After taking care of business for 'us' last Saturday against Florida the Missouri got pounded at Mississippi State 72-45 and have now lost 3-of-4. Alabama did 'us' a cerise as our Megabucks winner over Auburn last time out crushing their hated rival 83-64. So, it only stands to reason the The Tigers bounce back from a beating and the Crimson Tide ebb out as fall short after a huge win. I can add a lot of other stuff like the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings or more like Alabama is 9-0 ATS at home. See...enough. Take MISSOURI!

Purdue at Maryland 2:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Terrapins- This is a tough spot for Purdue as they recovered from their double-over-time loss to Michigan by routing Michigan State 71-42 and now stay on the road against Maryland who has dropped two straight Big Ten games and are 9-0 at home. But they say defense travels well and the Boilermakers can do that holding opponents under 60 points a game. The fact is as well as the Terrapins have played in the Big Ten they are just 1-5 ATS against Purdue and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. This is pot a game you win on paper...Take the BOILERMAKERS!

West Virginia at Kansas State 2:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Mountaineers- This is a difficult call as playing against Bob Huggins is always a battle. West Virginia just pounded TCU 81-49 as they held the Horned Frogs to their lowest output of the season. The Mountaineers lead the nation is defensive field goal percent and are second in 3-point defense. Kansas State is 0-4 in Big-12 action and is off of a 30 turnover performance, I expect coach Bruce Weber to have the Wildcats playing fundamental basketball otherwise they get hurt. But, this might help, WVU is 1-7-1 ATS against teams with losing records and the Wildcats (7-9) fill the bill. Take KANSAS STATE!

Michigan at Iowa 9:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Hawkeyes- Michigan who opened the season 7-0 was ranked No. 4 at one time before they hit a wall and are 4-5 SU in their last nine games and have dropped to No. 19 in the national rankings. These two have already met once this season back on December 6 as the Wolverines posted a 103-91 victory over the Hawkeyes who are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Most would think that Iowa will come up big at home in the second meeting of the season after bowing in the first but Michigan is 10-1-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take MICHIGAN

Miami at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Thunder- Miami who is 28-12 on the year have built their record by going 18-1 at home but it has been a different story on the road where they are an unimpressive 10-11 straight-up. Oklahoma City has won 12 of their last 16 games but were pounded early by Toronto 130-121 their last timeout and are still 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Miami who is 1-5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Heat breaking a six-game series losing streak with a 116-107 win at OKC last season. The Thunder needs help in the middle where centers Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel may both be sidelined. Take MIAMI!

Chicago at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- The 76ers' are playing the Dickens part by being a 'Tale of Two Cities' going 19-2 SU at home but just 7-14 on the road. The lowly Bulls are 7-13 on the road SU and 15-27 on the season and have struggled of late going 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games. Oddly enough Philadelphia is the same 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games but have taken five of the last six in the series. Without Joel Embiid the Sixers are vulnerable and play close here. Take CHICAGO!

Washington at Toronto 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Raptors- Toronto the defending NBA Champions got off to a great start to the season even without Kawhi Leonard gone to LA and they were pounded with a series of injuries. The Raptors lost three starters for almost a month as Marc Gasol, Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell and as they all were sidelined and their record fell off according. Washington has had injury issues of their own but they are healing as Thomas Bryant and Bradley Beal have returned to the line-up and Beal has scored 20-points or more in 11 straight games against the raptors. Take WASHINGTON!

Oregon State at Washington 11:00 ET

Beavers (+) over Huskies- Washington has hit a rough patch losing four of five without point guard Quade Green and are now 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. Oregon State on the other hand is 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a road underdog and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games overall. Although the Beavers have lost 15 straight to the Huskies in Seattle the road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and the dog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take OREGON STATE!

Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Nuggets- It has been 18 years since Golden State has lost 10 straight games and right now they are a single loss away from matching that infamous figure. The Warriors have been defeated by 20 points in consecutive games after their 124-97 pounding by the Mavericks and are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games following a double-digit loss. Although Denver has won 14 of their last 18 and have won three in-a-row in the series between the two they are just 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games as favorites and are only 1-6 ATS in the second of back-to back games. Hey how about this, the Warriors are 21-10 ATS when playing a team with a winning percentage of 60% or better. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Colorado at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Buffalos- This is the second time that these two Pac-12 clubs will be facing each other this season, the first encounter a 81-71 win by Colorado a game played in Shanghai, China didn't count in the conference standings. The No. 20 ranked Buffaloes are off of a huge 91-52 win over Utah and have won six of seven going 5-2 ATS. The Buffs have won six of the past nine meetings but are 0-6 at Tempe Su in their last six trips to Tempe. Arizona State has had the toughest non-conference schedule in the Pac-12 and that experience will help here. Colorado is just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 as road favorites and 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 road games overall. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Utah at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz- When you're hot you're hot and that is the Jazz as of now as they have won their last 10 and 15 of their last 16 and are 2-0 this season against New Orleans. The Pelicans have won 3-of-4 with that loss at home to Utah 10 days ago. The ATS stats are outrageous for the Jazz as they are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games and 7-1 ATS on the road in their last eight games and they are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. New Orleans who is improving daily is 6-1-1 ATS as a home underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take PELICANS!

Phoenix at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Suns- The Phoenix Suns have won 16 games this season as compared to 19 games all of last season but they are just 5-12 in their last 17 games straight-up and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games. I'm a bit surprised that the Suns are favored here. The Knicks who are 7-12 since Mike Miller took over on December 6 but they are currently in their worst stretch since he took over losing six of their past seven. The Suns are 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings and 7-2 ATS at New York but, the Knicks are 5-2 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Memphis 7:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Tigers- A pair of the better AAC defensive clubs clash in Memphis where the No. 22 Tigers host Cincinnati who had lost four of six before winning back-to-back games against Tulsa and Central Florida. The Bearcats picked up their defensive effort in those two wins allowing just 44 and 5 points. Kike tonight's opponent Memphis had dropped a pair to Wichita State and Georgia before rebounding for a hard fought 68-64 win at South Florida. Cincinnati's basketball team like their football team struggles against the points spread and are 1-5 ATS on the road and 8-20 ATS overall in their last 28. But, the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and the Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take CINCINNATI!

Dallas at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- Dallas may be the biggest and most positive surprise in the NBA this season but have won consecutive games for the first time since December winning those games by 22.5 points. The Mavericks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 as road favorites but just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games after a straight-up win. And 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Sacramento has been a disappointment at home and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games but somehow are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall and an amazing 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 7-3 ATS at home. Take the KINGS!

Stanford at UCLA 10:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Cardinal- Now, you tell me that this line doesn't look strange. Here is Stanford 14-2 SU, 3-0 in Pac-12 action and 12-4 ATS this season. So, they playing the pedestrian Bruins who are 8-8 and 6-9 ATS with losses in five of their last six games. The Cardinal have won three straight and seven of eight and are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games as a favorite. UCLA is 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall and yet this line opened less than a shot beyond the arch. But, here it is the clincher...the home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take UCLA!

Penn State at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Golden Gophers- Like their football counterpart the Golden Gophers are putting up wins against Top-25 ranked clubs and are off of a 76-67 win over No.19 Michigan. Penn State was 12-2 with wins over Ohio State and Iowa before dropping their last two and dropped out of the Top-25 rankings. Now, 2-3 in Big Ten action the Lions has slumped at 1-4-1 ATS in their last six overall but are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 road games. Take PENN STATE!

Auburn at Alabama 9:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- For a team that is 15-0 straight-up No.4 Auburn has been nothing but mediocre ATS going 8-7. The Tigers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games but are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites. The goof here is that Alabama is 8-7 SU but a huge profit making 12-3 ATS on the season. As a matter of fact the Tide is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 8-0 ATS in their last eight games at home. Auburn is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings but get caught in a rivals nest. Take ALABAMA!

Wichita State at Temple 9:00 ET

Owls (+) over Shockers- This really is a tough call as the No. 16 Shockers are a tough bunch and are continually under-rated as they are the lone undefeated (3-0) AAC team left with Temple at 1-3 with three January losses. Wichita State is battle tested and has the second longest true road winning streak (8-0) in the nation is 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 as visitors. The Owls who lead the conference in 3-point defense (28%) scrap back and are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 after a double-digit loss. Ad that the dog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take TEMPLE!

Indiana at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Pacers- Both of these clubs are on two-game streaks with the Pacers on the positive end of their and Minnesota once again on the short end. Indiana welcomes the return of guard Malcolm Brogdon while the Timberwolves are looking for the return of Karl-Anthony Towns who has missed the last two games. Minnesota is 5-5 since their 11-game losing streak and are coming off of a 30-point loss to Houston and look to rebound here. Although they are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games after an ATS loss. Take MINNESOTA!

San Antonio at Miami 7:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Heat- Miami is the team with the best home record 17-1 in a league where the home court advantage has its biggest advantage. San Antonio who had a terrible start to the season have won 3-of-4 and re 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a road underdog. The Heat after a great start have started to come back to the pack as they are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Add that San Antonio is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Miami. Take the SPURS!

Indiana at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Scarlet Knights- Let me start by saying that I don't understand the 'move' that has been made on the Scarlet Knight here against Indiana. The Hoosiers have rebounded from a pair of losses two Arkansas and No. 17 Maryland before defeating Ohio State on Saturday. Rutgers reeled off seven straight wins since December 11 but were upended at Illinois Saturday but they are 8-0 ATS in their last eight and 9-1 ATS in their last 10. Indiana is just 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall but are 7-2 SU in their last nine Big Ten games. Take INDIANA!

Maryland at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Badgers- No. 17 Maryland looks to rebound from their worst Big Ten offensive performance in six years scoring just 49 points in their loss to Iowa. Wisconsin who has won five of six since the return of Micah Potter are still just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites. Although the home team is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings and the Terrapins are 0-3 in their three true road games after their performance last time out I expect this to go down to the final horn...take the points with MARYLAND!

Houston at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Rockets- Houston paced by leading NBA scorer James Harden 37.7 points per games has started to show some consistency winning four of their last five straight-up and have won six of the last seven meetings with the Grizzlies including a 107-100 win in Memphis on November 4th. Memphis has won their last five SU and are 5-0 ATS and has come on strong after a slow start. The Grizzlies opened the season 6-16 but have won 12 of their last 18 and are 6-2-1 ATS as an underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four at home. Take MEMPHIS!

Texas Tech at Kansas State 8:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Red Raiders- These two Big-12 competitors are both on the wrong side of streaks with the Red Raiders having lost to a pair of ranked teams No. 2 Baylor and No. 12 West Virginia while the 7-8 Wildcats have lost three straight and five of six. Texas Tech opened Big-12 play with a rout of Oklahoma State 85-50 their most lopsided Big-12 win in school history. Tech has struggle as a favorite this season going 1-7 ATS in their last eight in that role. Kansas State hasn't been any better in the opposite role going 1-6 ATS in their last seven as an underdog. Wildcats coach Bruce Weber admits he was disappointed State's second half performance against Texas and vied that they would be better tonight. Take KANSAS STATE!

Utah at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Jazz- The return of Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn was no surprise but his play on the court raised some eyebrows as he scored 21 points in 20 minutes on 10 of 11 field goals. His return helped the Nets end a 7-game losing streak as the Nets were 13-13 in Irving absence. Meanwhile, Utah has won their last eight and 14 of 15 and are 9-2 SU in the last 11 meetings. As well as 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Brooklyn is off of an upset of Miami and are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games as underdogs.Take BROOKLYN!

Phoenix at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- Last season these two bottom feeders had the worst records in the NBA and expected at least some improvement considering they have had top draft picks in recent season. Well, Phoenix has risen a bit and has won 16 games this season while Atlanta remains the leagues doormat along with Golden State. The Hawks have been grounded at home wining just 4 of 18 SU but are meeting a team that doesn't belong in the favorites role. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last four as favorites and Atlanta is 7-3 ATS following a loss of 10 points or more. Take ATLANTA!

Louisville at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cardinals- No. 11 Louisville has won their last two games including a thrilling 67-64 win at Notre Dame after consecutive losses to Kentucky and Florida State while Pittsburgh is off of a lackluster performance at Miami where they fell behind 16-0 to start the games and started the second half on the wrong end of a 16-4 run. The Cardinals who 6-2-1 ATS as favorites are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games when playing a team will a winning home record. The Panthers have struggled as an underdog going 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 in that role and just 1-5-1 ATS as a home dog. But, the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and with Putt's poor effort last time out I believe they will be ready tonight. Take PANTHERS!

Orlando at Sacramento 10:30 ET

Kings over Magic- Orlando was a game away from the breakeven point on the season but then took to the road where the Sun handed them a 98-94 loss while the Kings have won three of four before getting routed by Milwaukee. Marvin Bagley III returns after a six game absence and he can do nothing but help this young club. Sacramento placed in the favorites roll have struggled at home going 2-6 ATS and 2-9 ATS at home overall. Still the Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings as hosts against the Magic. Take SACRAMENTO!

Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has been one of the best 'takes' in the NBA this season and is 26-13 ATS on the season and 14-5 ATS on the road including 10-1 ATS in their last 11. The Thunder are 12-14 SU in their last 14 while Minnesota has struggled and are just 5-11-1 ATS at home but ate 5-2 ATS overall in their last seven games. But the true stat to be noted is that OKC is just 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings including 0-4 at Minnesota. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston just put an end to their longest losing streak (3-games) of the season with a resounding 140-105 pounding of New Orleans. Chicago just ended a losing streak of their own as they upset the Pistons in Detroit 108-99 last time out after six straight losses going 0-5-1 ATS. The Bulls are 8-2-1 ATAS in their last 11 games as a road underdog but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings in Boston. The Celtics with their mini slide are just 1-4 ATS in their last four home games. Still, tonight it is CHICAGO!

San Antonio at Toronto 6:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Raptors- Toronto is fighting each and every night like true champions but the injury toll is impacting their results. No less than five Raptors are out or questionable and they have lost the effectiveness of their rotation. San Antonio who was off to a horrific start has turned things around and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven road games including 4-1 ATS as a road underdog. The Raptors are just 3-9 ATS on three or more days rest and are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Utah at Colorado 6:00 ET

Buffaloes (-) over Utes- Colorado got the tough part done by defeating ranked Oregon 74-65 and then fell against the lesser Oregon State 76-68. For Utah it has been just the opposite as they lost to Oregon and defeated Oregon State. This line appears a bit 'strong' to me as Utah is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games and 7-2 ATS as a road underdog but the favorite and the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Although the Buffaloes are just 3-7 ATS as a home favorite but they are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games at home. Take COLORADO!

Michigan State at Purdue 12:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- I'm still sick about losing with Purdue (+5.5) in double-overtime 84-78 last time out but have the solace that 'we' won with MSU easily last time out. The Spartans are 5-0 in Big Ten play and lead the nation in assists with 19.8 per game while Purdue has won 14 straight conference games at home. Michigan State is just 1-5 ATS as road favorites and the home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings and Purdue is 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 home games and 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up loss. Take PURDUE

Philadelphia at Dallas 8:30 ET

76ers (+) over Mavericks- No Embiid, no problem for the 76ers as they put away arch rival Boston with Joel sidelined last time out. Philadelphia won their last two at home after dropping four straight on the road where they are 7-12 SU on the season. After a great start to the season the Mavericks have fallen a bit of late losing their last two at home to Denver and the Lakers and have lost five of their last seven. Dallas is juts 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Florida at Missouri 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Gators- After a mini 4-game win streak the Tigers have dropped their last two losing at Kentucky and at home against Tennessee. Florida has won their last three and after falling to Butler and Utah State. The are Gators 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games but are currently just 1-4 After a straight-up win. The Tigers are 7-4 SU at home and are in a great spot to pul off the upset. Take MISSOURI!

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Lakers- The Lakers have won seven straight (with or without Anthony Davis) and are now 17-3 straight-up on the road. Oklahoma City is almost as 'hot' as LA as they have won 11 of 13 after routing Houston 113-92 on Thursday. Although the Lakers are on another winning streak they are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 3-7-1 ATS as favorites in their last 11 games. Oklahoma City is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall and 20-7 Ats as an underdog. Take the THUNDER!

Texas Tech at West Virginia 6:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- A pair of Big-12 teams that do something their football counterpart don't do and that is...play defense. No. 21 Texas Tech fell to Baylor (Megabuck winner) and now will bounce back at West Virginia who lead the conference in field goal defense 35.7 no matter as the Red Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and West Virginia is 9-20-2 ATS at home and 7-15-1 ATS on Saturday's. Take TEXAS TECH!

Minnesota at Houston 5:00 ET

Rockets (-) over T'wolves- The Rockets made an appearance in Oklahoma City Thursday as James Harden and Russell Westbrook were welcomed back to their former club and were pounded 113-92 by the Thunder. That was the lowest scoring output on the season for Houston and I expect them to respond against the Timberwolves who are just 6-13-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Houston is 9-4 ATS following a loss and get it done here. Take the ROCKETS!

Oklahoma State at Texas Christian 2:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Horned Frogs- Oklahoma State has taken it to the road where they are 6-1 TAS in their last seven games TCU is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five after a straight-up win. Horned Frogs enter with three straight wins and a big one for us last week while the Cowboys have dropped their last two. Line seems shy and I expect OK State to snap their two-game slide. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

N.C. State at Virginia Tech 2:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Hokies- Last season when these two met Virginia Tech held NC State to 24 points the lowest amount scored by a ranked team in the modern shot-clock era. The Hokies do it with defense as they average the fewest turnovers in the nation at 9.8 and rank second with fouls committed and are third in assist/turnover ration at 1.61. The Wolfpack who lead the series 40-17 have revenge on their minds are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and Tech is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take N.C. STATE!

Baylor at Kansas 1:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Bears- Baylor has never won at Kansas (0-17) Bears are 5-0 ATS on the road Kansas is 4-1 ATS in their last five at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. The road team is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings and the underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. So, my question is why is this line so high when Baylor has defeated four ranked teams on their 11 -game winning streak. Kansas is 32-5 all-time against Baylor with 13 of 14 games decided by double figures. Take the JAYHAWKS!

Butler at Providence 9:00 ET

Friars (+) over Bulldogs- Providence who started 6-6 have won four straight including their first three Big East games and will host the conference's highest ranked team No. 6 Butler who is 14-1 and 2-0 in Big East play. The Bulldogs are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall a including 5-1 ATS on the road and 9-4 ATS as a favorite. Providence can counter with the fact that the the home team is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and the underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take PROVIDENCE!

Indiana at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pacers- Chicago is in the mist of a five-game losing streak and return home after dropping road games to Dallas and New Orleans. Indiana has won the last six meetings but has lost 3-of-4 and 5-of-7 SU entering this game 8-10 SU on the road and are just 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to the Windy City. 'We' are going to buck a trend here as the Bulls are just 6-20 ATS as a home underdog but game it done here. Take CHICAGO!

Miami at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Heat- Miami has proven itself to be one of the better bets in the NBA this season as they are 22-13-2 ATS and are 17-1 straight-up at home. Brooklyn has lost seven straight games two of which went into overtime and are 0-7 ATS in those seven losses. The Heat are 15-7-1 ATS as a favorite and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Brooklyn. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings overall. Take BROOKLYN!

New Orleans at New York 7:15 ET

Knicks (+) over Pelicans- This is the first meeting of the season between these two also-rans and both of these clubs have the second worst records in their respective conferences. New Orleans who snapped a franchise high 13-game losing streak have won 7-of-10 since. Come in hot and are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight. New York is 6-10 since interim coach Mike Miller took over including a three-game win streak which is their longest since November of 2018. The Knicks are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 meetings in MSG and get the money here. Take NEW YORK!

Maryland at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Terrapins- These two have opened their seasons in different fashions as Iowa has play eight of their last 10 on the road whereas Maryland has play 10 of their first 15 games at home. No. 12 Maryland who dropped out of the Top-10 with a pair of losses but have rebounded with a win over Ohio State while the Hawkeyes have dropped their last two the last of which was to lowly Nebraska. Note that the Terrapins are just 1-4 ATS as road favorites and that Iowa is 6-0 ATS following an ATS loss and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Take IOWA!

Washington State at California 10:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Golden Bears- California opened the season with four straight wins but have fallen to 6-8 on the season having lost four straight six of seven and eight of their last 10. neither of these teams are anything to speak about as Washington State is 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 overall and 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 road games. California on the other hand isn't any better as they are 1-6 ATAS in their Last seven home games and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take the COUGARS!

Houston at Oklahoma City 9:35 ET

Thunder (+) over Rockets- The storyline here is not that James Harden is visiting Oklahoma City it is more about the return of 11-year Thunder veteran Russell Westbrook. The OKC brass is providing a pre-game video tribute to Russell and not a mention of Harden who put in some huge scoring years in Oklahoma City. Although is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall Houston is just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. The Thunder have the best ATS record in the league at 25-12 and are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 as a home dog. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Arizona at Oregon 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Ducks- This is a rarity a pair of Pac-12 teams that are both ranked in the Top-25 as No. 9 Oregon hosts No. 24 Arizona. The Ducks took both end meetings last season and have won the past three meetings but the Wildcats lead the overall series 51-32. The trends here do the Wildcats no favors as they are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games and 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win. Oregon on the other hand is 20-6 ATS as favorites and 25-10 ATS in their last 35 home games. The Wildcats who missed the Big Dance last season is on the comeback trail...take ARIZONA!

Portland at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Trailblazers- Carmelo Anthony is rising like a phoenix as his hot hand helped erase a 10-point fourth quarter comeback in Portland's 101-99 upset of the Raptors in Toronto. This is the Trailblazers fifth straight road game where they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight and is 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. Portland has dominated the Wolves in Minnesota going 21-7 ATS in their last 28 meetings. The struggling Timberwolves are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take MINNESOTA.

Boston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (-) over Celtics- Well, we are all aware that Joel Embiid will be sidelined with a dislocated left ring finger (did you see it) a game in which he returned to action to help Philadelphia snap a four-game losing streak. The 76ers have defeated Boston twice already this season but are 3-4 SU in games without Embiid. Although the Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games they are 6-1 in their last seven games as an underdog and 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Philadelphia is 17-2 straight-up at home and that will help here tonight. Take the 76ERS!

Purdue at Michigan 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan started this season 7-0 and jumped from the unranked to No. 4 after defeating Gonzaga 82-64 in the Battle 4 Atlantis back in November but have lost four of their past seven including an 87-69 loss to Michigan State last time out. Purdue is off of a humiliating 63-37 loss at Illinois where they set a school record for futility by shooting just 25% from the floor. The Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last four after a SU loss but just 3-9-1 ATS in their last 12 as a road underdog. Michigan is 18-6 ATS in their last 24 home games and are 10-1 ATS after a SU loss but are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning record. This one should play close. Take PURDUE!

Illinois at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Illini (+) over Badgers- After a shaky start to the season Wisconsin has put together four straight impressive wins including a 61-57 win at Ohio State last time out and a 20-point win over Tennessee. Made up the slack with two other centers down. Illinois has dropped 15 straight to the Badgers and just ended a 4-game losing streak with a great defensive effort against Purdue. Wisconsin has won all eight home games by double digits and yet with this series (15-0) streak going this 'price' is very cheap. Don't get sucked in the Wisconsin is coming off of their biggest win of the year. Take ILLINOIS!

Oklahoma at Texas 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Longhorns- History of late does not favor the Sooners as they have yet to beat the Longhorns in Texas under Skaka Smart's reign going 0-5 SU. The ironic thing about this match-up is that they both have the exact same straight-up (10-3) and points spread records (4-9). The ATS records of these two is dismal with Oklahoma 0-6 ATS in their last six and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 while Texas is 2-8 ATS in their last 10. At 0-1 in conference Texas is 18-5 all-time in Big-12 openers. But there is a history in this series where the underdog is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings with the road team 7-3 ATS. Take OKLAHOMA!

Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans who won just six of their first 28 games have now won six of their last nine and have won the past four meetings before having lost the previous six. Chicago has lost four straight and five of six and are a season low 11-games under .500. Despite these negative numbers the Bulls are 7-1-1 in their last nine games as a road underdog and are 8-2-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Pelicans are just 3-9-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take CHICAGO!

Kansas at Iowa State 8:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- The No. 3 Jayhawks have won seven of eight including a conference opening home win over West Virginia meanwhile Iowa State has dropped their last two including a 81-79 loss in overtime at Texas Christian. Kansas was able to overcome a 10-point Mountaineers lead and were led by center Udoka Azubuike who leads the nation in field goal percentage at 81.1. But Iowas State is 5-1 ATS in their last six after a SU loss and the Jayhawks are just 3-10 ATS on the road. Take IOWA STATE!

Toronto at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Raptors- After winning the NBA title the Raptors started the season in fine fashion playing like true champions winning 21 of their first 27 games and then the injury bug hit. Last night Toronto had three starters down and had a late lead against Portland and then their fourth starter when down as Fred VanFleet went to the sideline with a hamstring injury and the Raptors fell short once again and have lost five of their last eight. Charlotte is just 2-6 ATS in his last eight games overall and have are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games as well as 2-5 ATS in their last seven as an underdog. Toronto is 1-3 in the second of back-to-back contests. Take CHARLOTTE!

Washington at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (-) over Wizards- These two also-rans are starting to pay better basketball as Washington has won their last two as underdogs at home over Boston and Denver and the Magic have won three of four. The development of Markelle Fultz the former No.1 overall pick by Philadelphia and managed to play in just 33 games in two seasons with the 76ers before being traded in the off-season to Orlando. The Wizards are just 1-5 ATS following a SU win and are 0-4 ATS in their last four against teams with a losing record and the Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last seven as a favorite. Take ORLANDO!

TCU at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Wildcats- It is difficult to grasp how a team can play 13 games into January and have played just one true road game. TCU is 10-3 SU but only 4-8 ATS overall with their lone road game ending in a 62-60 loss at lowly Clemson. The Horned Frogs have shown point spread inconsistency going 1-7 ATS after a straight-up win. Kansas State doesn't seem to have the firepower of years past as they are just 7-6 SU and a miserable 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games and 2-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Baylor at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Bears (+) over Red Raiders- How many of 'us' realize that Baylor is the No. 4 ranked team in the nation and have defeated three Top-25 ranked teams including Butler,Villanova and Arizona. Texas Tech who is 58-5 at home including 23-5 in Big-12 action but are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall and just 1-6 ATS ad favorites. Baylor who is 4-0 ATS in their last four road games is 3-1-1 ATS as a road dog and 11-5-1 ATS as an underdog in their last 17. Note that the dog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take BAYLOR!

Kentucky at Georgia 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Georgia should be brimming with confidence after upsetting No. 9 Memphis on their home floor 65-62 as they look to host Kentucky in their SEC opener. The Wildcats opened conference play with a 71-59 win over Missouri after back-to back non-conference losses to Ohio State and Utah. After an extended home stand Kentucky has struggled their next time out on the road going 0-3-1 ATS. Georgia has responded when playing better clubs as they are 4-1 as a home underdog and the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Take GEORGIA!

Villanova at Creighton 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Blue Jays- Villanova is a long way off from their National Championship years as they continue to struggle on the road where they are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 away from home and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine overall. Creighton is 5-1 ATS in their last six overall including their last time out a loss to Butler and are 4-0 ATS as home favorites. Although the 'numbers' are ugly on the Wildcats side they are a more than respectable 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. Big game experience will be the difference. Take VILLANOVA!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- The Grizzlies had a great weekend defeating the LA Clippers 140-114 and then came right back on Sunday at Phoenix with a 121-114 victory and are now winners in nine of their last 15 games overall. Minnesota who is playing without Karl-Anthony Towns (questionable today) have won four of their last six and are 4-0 ATS in their last four and 4-1-1 ATS as an underdog. Memphis has struggled in tonight's role as they are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. Take the TIMBERWOLVES!

Portland at Toronto 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Raptors- Both of these clubs are struggling of late as Portland has dropped six of their last seven 'only covering' in their lone victory while the Raptors have dropped four of their last seven. Toronto won the first meeting 114-106 in Portland in mid-November with Pascal Siakam scoring 36 points but are now 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a win. The Trailblazers who are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Toronto are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. That's all well and good but this 'price' tells that the Raptors just don't have it together without Siakam in the lineup. Take PORTLAND!

Detroit at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Pistons- Trailing by 25-points on Sunday the Cavaliers made a valiant comeback attempt before losing their fourth straight. Cleveland rested a pair of veterans Sunday Kevin Love and Tristian Thompson who are both frustrated and asking for trades because of the teams slow development. Detroit has issues of their own with veterans and are just 3-8 ATS on their last 11 games overall and 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 on the road and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight trips to Cleveland. Take the CAVALIERS!

Ohio State at Maryland 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Terrapins- Both these clubs jumped out of the gate winners as the Buckeyes were 9-0 before tasting defeat and have dropped three of their last five. Ohio State started the same way last year and then lost five straight in January once Big Ten action was under way. Maryland won their first 10 before losing two straight before rebounding with a win over Indiana. OSU is 4-1 ATS in their last five as underdogs and are 9-3 ATS overall and Maryland is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. Take OHIO STATE!

Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (-) over Warriors- Oh how the mighty have fallen as Golden State opened a double-digit underdogs against the lowly Kings who have lost nine of their past 10 games. These two faced each other once last month and it wasn't pretty as Sacramento committed 27 turnovers and the Warriors turned it over 20 times. The price on this encounter is ridiculous when you consider the Kings are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games and are 1-6 ATS as a home favorite. Add that the Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to the state Capital. Take SACRAMENTO!

West Virginia at Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia has already had a 'comeback' season at 11-2 as they were 15-21 under Bob Huggins. Oklahoma State was blown out in their Big-12 opener 85-50 by Texas Tech as they scored just 20 points in the second half but respond after defeats going 6-1 ATS following a straight-up loss. That fits well with against the Mountaineers who are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite and the fact that the Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Milwaukee at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Bucks- These two played a very physical affair in Milwaukee Saturday night as the Bucks grabbed a 127-118 non-cover victory. San Antonio tried to challenge Antetokounmpo. But fouling the Super-star didn't work as Giannis converted 12 free throws. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich admitted that the Spurs 'fouled too much' and they have to play better defense. San Antonio has their work cut out as the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six as road favorites and the Spurs are 7-20 ATS in their all 27 home games but, are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Utah at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz- When these two clubs met in early November Utah scored a season high 128 points as Donovan Mitchell also scored a season high 37 points. New Orleans of course had a rough start to the season but have played well of late winning five of their last six. Speaking of playing well of last the Jazz have won their last five games SU and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games overall and are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings in New Orleans. The Pelicans are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games overall and 5-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Detroit at L.A. Lakers- 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Pistons- Detroit ended a 3-game losing streak last night as our Power Play winner over Golden State but have still lost nine of their last 10 games overall while the Lakers have won four straight after a four-game losing streak. The Pistons are just 9-27-1 ATS in their last 37 road games and are 0-4 when playing in the second of back-to-back games. Add that Detroit is 1-8 ATS in their last nine meetings in Los Angeles and the Lakers are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 at home against teams with losing records. Take the LAKERS!

Minnesota at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Timberwolves- The lowly Cavaliers who have lost their last three had a mini steak where they won four of five including a win at Minnesota. The Timberwolves who are 3-2 since injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins after an 11-game losing streak and are just 1-4 ATS as favorites and 1-6-1 ATS after a win of 10 points or more. Cleveland who is 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games overall are 5-2 as a home underdog and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings against the T'wolves. Take CLEVELAND!

Portland at Miami 7:35 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Heat- Miami who has been one of the more pleasant surprises in the NBA this season at 25-10 SU and 20-13-2 ATS return home where they are 8-1 ATS following a loss of 10-points or more and are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 home games. But, the Heat had hit a lull where they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games and have had a rash of turnovers as their shooting percentage has dropped. Portland who is just 1-5-1 ATS overall in their last seven games themselves are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Michigan at Michigan State 1:30 ET

Spartans (-) over Wolverines- Wait a second here...my first thoughts when viewing this matchup is that the line is awful high considering the rivalry between these two schools. Then when I noticed that #13 Michigan the heavy underdog is ranked higher than the #16 Spartans and that peaks my interest. This 'price' draws even more thought when I see that Michigan is 10-4 AST as an underdog and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall, so why such a high line. After a rocky start Michigan State has reeled off six straight wins with the last winning by an average of 35.5 points. State is 21-10 ATS in their last 31 home game and are 23-8ATS against teams with winning percentage about .600. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

San Diego State at Utah State 10:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Aztecs- One of the two remaining undefeated teams No. 12 San Diego State travels to Logan to play Utah State who is undefeated 8-0 at home. The Aggies may have gotten caught in a look-ahead situation last time out as they fell at UNLV 70-53 and never really get it a shot. Last season's Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Sam Merrill was held to 10 points in Las Vegas and I expect a huge rebound game from him here. SDS is 5-0 ATS in their five road games as favorites but the home team is 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these two. Utah State is 5-2 ATS as home dogs and get the money here. Take UTAH STATE!

Detroit at Golden State 8:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Warriors- The Pistons are a group of walking wounded as Blake Griffin, Marcus Morris and Luke Kennard are battling injury bugs. Talking about injuries there is no other team in the NBA that has had the hardship that the Warriors have had to endure this season. As thin as Golden State's roster has already been this season there are more trouble ahead as D'Angelo Russell, Kevon Looney and Willie Cauley-Stein are questionable. Detroits Andre Drummond who has 28 triple-doubles is o the trading block and should have another great performance just to get away from the Motor City. Take DETROIT!

Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won seven of their last eight but will have a pair of key players missing tonight in Chicago where Kemba Walker and center Enes Kanter are questionable. The Celtics of course have great trends supporting their cause as they are 9-4 as favorites and 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The Bulls who are improving on a daily basis are 8-1 ATS after a SU loss and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 as underdogs as well as 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Take CHICAGO!

Toronto at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets (+) over Raptors- Brooklyn returns home after a loss at Dallas and are on a season high four-game losing streak while Toronto has been hit by injuries and are just 4-4 SU and are 2-4 ATS in their last six. The Raptors have a great record against teams with losing records going 20-8 ATS and are 6-2 ATS in their a,st eight in Brooklyn. The Nets on the other hand are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at home and they are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a loss. Take BROOKLYN!

Iowa vs Penn State 2:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Nittany Lions- Two more Top-25 ranked teams in the Big Ten hook-up at the Palestra in Philadelphia a place where neither of these two teams have much experience. Both clubs are on 4-game winning streaks with Penn State's biggest win over Maryland at home and Iowa has wins over Cincinnati and Minnesota. After that win State vaulted into the Top-25 the first time that they have been ranked since 1996. Iowa is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games on neutral sites while the Lions are 16-6-2 ATS in their last 24 games overall. The Hawkeyes are led by Big Ten leading scorer Luka Garza who is averaging 21.6 points and 10 rebounds per game. More big game experience for the Hawkeyes. Take IOWA!

Missouri at Kentucky 2:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky is coming off of a 78-70 overtime win at home Saturday their tenth straight home game and they have a victory over then No. 1 Michigan State as well. Missouri who opened the season 4-4 with losses to Xavier, Butler and Illinois have now won four straight and are 6-1 ATS following a ATS win. The Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall and are 1-4 ATS against a team with a winning record. The bad news for Missouri is that the home team is 7-0 ATS in the past seven meetings. Still, the Tigers are now playing with confidence and will take this one down the the final buzzer. Take MISSOURI!

Miami at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Heat- Sometimes in sports one team may seem to have another club's 'number' despite the rival being an inferior squad. The Miami Heat have won three NBA titles while Orlando has yet to even appear in an NBA Final and yet the in-state rival has won eight of the last 11 meeting including 3-1 last season. The Heat are 16-1 SU at home but just 9-8 SU on the road and are 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven in Back-to-back contests. Orlando is just 2-5-1 ATS as a home underdog but are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take ORLANDO!

Atlanta at Boston 7:05 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston is getting healthy and have won xis of their last seven while the Hawks remain grounded despite breaking a 10-game losing streak on Monday with a win at Orlando. The win came as ball hog and 'gunner' Trae Young is sidelined with an ankle injury and the rest of the squad understands the 'team' concept. The Celtics have won seven of the last eight meetings and are 5-2 ATS at home against Atlanta. Five men that play as a team can surprise even the best of NBA clubs. Take ATLANTA!

Portland at Washington 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Wizards- Carmelo Anthony's 'return' to New York was a disaster as the Trailblazers were blown out by the lowly New York Knicks (Megabucks winner) and admit that they just got 'outplayed' despite Anthony's season high 26 points. Today, we have Portland 0-5-1 ATS in their last six on the road and is 6-12 SU on the road overall a road favored at Washington. The Wizards are 1-4 ATS at home in their last five and 2-8 ATS against teams with losing records. Take PORTLAND!

St. Mary's at San Francisco 11:00 ET

Dons (+) over Gaels- Oh gone are the glory days of Bill Russell and K.C. Jones (some need to look that up) when the Dons ruled the college basketball world. Still, at 11-4 San Francisco has become more respectable and are looking to compete in the West Coast conference against the likes of Gonzaga, Brigham Young and tonight St. Mary's. The Gaels have won four straight and 9-of-10 with the lone loss to No. 20 Dayton and are undefeated since. San Francisco is off of an overtime loss to a tough Harvard team but are 3-0 ATS in the last three meetings at home and the home team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Oregon at Colorado 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Ducks- This is the Pac-12 opener for both squads with identical 11-2 records but that's where the likeness ends. Oregon is ranked No. 6 in the nation while Colorado isn't even on the pollsters radar. The Buffs lead the series 11-8 including 8-0 in Boulder winning last season 73-51. Their is a conflict of trends surrounding this game as the Ducks are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games but the Buffaloes are 7-1 ATS as a home underdogs and the home teams is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take COLORADO!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Thunder (+) over Spurs- OKC has put together three straight wins and eight wins in the last nine games and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. The Spurs seem to have come to life winning 3-of-4 both SU and ATS. The Thunder have surprised many of the pundits with their winning ways are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog but are 0-6 ATS in their last six trips to San Antonio. But, this is a different Spurs team that is just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games at home and 5-16 ATS as favorites. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Oregon State at Utah 8:30 ET

Beavers (+) over Utes- Opening Pac-12 game for both these clubs and they enter with impressive records. Oregon State at 10-2 brings in the conferences second leading scorer in senior forward Tres Tinkle averaging 20.4 points per contest and making 49.1% of his 3-point attempts. Utah has a 18-13 series advantage and are 13-2 at home against the Beavers but Oregon State won last year and they do it again tonight. Take OREGON STATE!

Utah at Chicago 8:05 ET

Bulls (+) over Jazz- The Jazz who have won three straight and 8-of-9 going 7-2 ATS are off of their best defensive effort of the season holding the Pistons to just 81 points on Monday. Utah is 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall but are just 105 ATS after a win by 10-points or more. Chicago is off of a beating by Milwaukee but are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games after a straight-up loss. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings including a 114-83 loss in their last meeting. This time take the BULLS!

Denver at Indiana 7:05 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pacers- Both of these clubs are in mists of winning ball as the Pacers are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 while Denver is 8-2 SU but a disappointing 2-7-1 ATS in those 10 games. After a pair of road losses the Pacers returned home on Tuesday and destroyed Philadelphia 115-97 while the Nuggets were getting pounded at Houston 130-104. Although the Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last four visits to Indiana the Pacers are 3-7-1 ATS after a SU win of 10 points or more. Take DENVER!

Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (-) over Timberwolves- Minnesota was a nice win for 'us' over Brooklyn last time out especially because they were without their two top scorers in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Tonight they will feel the impact of their absence and even if they do play (Not) the Bucks are on a destroy mission and have already taken down the T'wolves in November 134-106...same story here! Take MILWAUKEE!

Portland at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Trailblazers- Things can change pretty quickly in the NBA and the fall of the Trailblazers didn't take long. Portland who made to the Western Conference Finals last season are 14-20 on the years having lost their last four and don't have much hope of making the playoffs at all this season. New York hasn't had aspirations of getting to the post season and they fired their coach David Fizdale when they were 4-19 and they have gone 5-6 since under Mike Miller. The Blazers have won six straight in the series but that ends tonight! Take the KNICKS!

Orlando at Washington 6:00 ET

Magic (+) over Wizards- Washington rose up despite injuries to defeat Miami 123-105 but have won just two of their last 10 overall while the Magic have been pulling their own disappearing act losing their last two the Milwaukee and lowly Atlanta. Fortunately for Orlando the Wizards as 2-7 ATS when facing a team with a losing record and they are 0-4 ATS after a straight-up win and 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take the MAGIC!

Dallas at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Mavericks- All eyes will on Luca Doncic tonight to see how he is faring after going into concussion protocol as he averages 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists (really impressive numbers to say the least). Dallas the most improved team in the NBA this season is 10-3 ATS as a favorite and are 15-5-2 ATS after a SU loss and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. OKC is 7-2 ATS as a home underdog and are 46-22-3 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!