Houston at Denver 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Rockets- Houston who is fighting tooth and nail with Golden State for the top spot in the West have won 11 straight and 18 of 20 going 14-6 ATS in that span. Denver is also a team that is streaking but not to the extent of the Rockets as they have won 10 of 13 and are 7-1 in February going 7-2 ATS in their last nine. Houston has built a strong record against a number of 'soft' teams but now they must play 12 of the next 13 games against teams with winning records. Denver has enough to surprise here. Take the NUGGETS!

Northwestern at Iowa 7:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Hawkeyes- Northwestern who has dropped five straight games has been a major disappointment as they were expected to challenge the top contenders. Iowa has been no prize either as they have lost their last six as this shapes up as their final game of the season. The Wildcats posted a win over Iowa last season and have won three of the last five meetings. The Hawkeyes will be happy to see the season end. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Penn State at Nebraska 5:15 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska perennially are one of the 'bubble' team that ends up in the NIT or some other minor tournament. The Cornhuskers have had a great year ATS going 21-7 and are 15-1 straight-up at home including 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. So, my question is why is this home team such a small favorite? Probably because Penn State has come up 'big' a number of times this season and they have better balance then Nebraska. The Lions are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in the Big Ten and get the money here. Take PENN STATE!

San Antonio at Cleveland 3:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Cavaliers- San Antonio has lost their last four and six of their last seven but their biggest loss of the season may be the loss Kawhi Leonard. The Spurs remain in third place in the west have been atrocious on the road (for them) going 13-19 while Cleveland as we all are aware have been the 'worst' at home and are 6-21-1 ATS. The Cavaliers have won three straight in the series but the Spurs are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings in Cleveland. Take SAN ANTONIO!

UNLV at New Mexico 2:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Lobos- There are a pair of teams that the 'locals' in Las Vegas bet day in and day out and one of them they scoop the cash and the other clubs they get bashed. The Las Vegas Golden Knights the expansion NHL team is breaking records and the Las Vegas 'bookies' with their fabulous season while UNLV the towns most popular team to bet on is a meager 4-21-4 ATS in their last 29 road games. There was a time when New Mexico had one of the strongest home floor advantages at the 'Pit' but things have changed of late as they struggle to be at .500. After two putrid performances the Rebels bounce back here. Take UNLV!

Detroit at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Hornets- Blake Griffin made quite a splash when he came over to the Pistons leading them to five straight wins, but, thing have taken a negative turn as Detroit has now dropped four of their last five. Charlotte meanwhile has started to play better basketball as they have won and 'covered' their last three after a four game tailspin. The Hornets haven't been consistent enough to lay points here as they are just 24-31 ATS while the Pistons are 14-11 ATS on the road. A small trend has the Hornets 0-4 ATS on Sundays. Take DETROIT!

Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Jazz- Dallas owner Mark Cuban put the Mavericks in a tough spot as he stated that they have to 'tank' the rest of the season and then they came out and got blown out by the Lakers 124-102. Utah has won the last three meetings but Dallas is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings and are 4-0 ATS when playing the second of back-to-back contests. Utah had their 11-game winning streak snapped their first time out after the All-star break as their momentum was thwarted. Despite what the owners says these guys will play to win tonight. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Golden State 8:30 ET

Warriors (-) over Thunder- I don't remember the Warriors being down 2-0 to any team in the past three seasons but Oklahoma City has won both match-up with Golden State so far this season. The Warriors dropped four of eight before the break but responded against the Clippers Thursday as Stephen Curry scored 44 points and they are ready to make their second half run. Having double-revenge should keep the Warriors focused here. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Auburn at Florida 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Gators- I know it was only a point or so but I can't see how or why Florida would be favored in this game. They in my mind just don't have the horses and usually as I have said before the come up short in big games more often then not. Not only are the Gators 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games against the SEC they are only 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 home games. Auburn meanwhile I son a mission and led by coach Bruce Pearl they are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 SEDC games, they are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall and they are 10-4 ATS on the road. This time I'll back the trends. Take AUBURN!

Missouri at Kentucky 8:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- After five straight ATS losses Kentucky caught on and have posted two impressive wins over Alabama and at Arkansas. Missouri comes into this fray with a mirror track record, they have dropped their last two after a five-game win streak losing by three in overtime to Mississippi and by one points at LSU. The Wildcats have been inconsistent the entire season and are just 6-10 ATS as hosts while Missouri's defense holds opponents to 66 points on the road. Points worth taking tonight. Take MISSOURI!

Boston at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won 2-of-3 meetings against New York already this season with the last win three weeks ago when they posted their largest margin of victory 103-73 this season. One thing about professionals is that they respond when embarrassed or humiliated. New York who is without their All-Star Porzingis broke an eight-game losing streak with a 120-113 win at Orlando last time out. The Celtics are in the second of back-to backs as they won at Detroit last night. This time out take NEW YORK!

Kansas at Texas Tech 4:15 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Oh boy as the man once said, 'there is something wrong in Denmark.' Here is Kansas on the brink of their 14th straight Big-12 regular-season championships facing a club that have lost their last two and yet they are favored over the mighty Jayhawks. Texas Tech had lost 16 straight in this series before their upset win at Kansas 85-73 on Jan. 7. The Red Raiders are doing it with defense particularly at home where they surrender just 60.1 points per game. Kansas just had their way with Oklahoma a team that plays no defense...they will find it different here and the home team is 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take TEXAS TECH!

Southern Cal at Utah 2:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Utes- To start with for a pair of West coast teams that play in the Pacific time zone this is a weird time to start a game (11:30 am local). I guess those from Utah won't have hangovers. Ha this is not Brigham Young! I kind of like both these team as they have been good to me when called upon so matter what some one will get pissed here but, even those Utah has won five straight and get the money more often then not on Saturday's where they are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52. (that's pretty damn good.) So on the other side we see the Trojans are 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings but this is a different USC team then the Utes are used to seeing as their 20-9 overall and 11-5 Pac-12 record would attest. This year's version is 11-4 ATS on the road and 8-3 ATS in their last 11. Take SOUTHERN CAL!

Chip's ACC Heavy Hitter Best Bet

Louisville at Virginia Tech 1:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Hokies- Year after year Virginia Tech always seems to on the NCAA 'bubble' and this season is no different except this time around they have more quality wins. Louisville has lost more then ball games of late as their Championship was stripped away this week as they try to recover from a 26-point loss to Duke. The Cardinals have dominated this series winning 24 of the last 26 meetings and defense is the key as they lead the ACC in blocked shots. Take LOUISVILLE!

Dallas at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET

Mavericks (+) over Lakers- Tanking, yeah tanking that's a good idea. Let me lay-down so that the 'team' can draft someone to take my place and my job. I just don't believe that the players fo it. The 'brass' might try and adjust the roster (like the 76ers) but the players put out. Now, with the focus on Dallas because of owner Mark Cubans remarks this team must come out and play hard and win. Take DALLAS!

Ohio State at Indiana 8:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State at times looked like the best in the Big Ten and then there are times they look like a different animal. The Buckeyes won the first meeting 71-56 as hosts but have had different results when the take to the road as they try to sweep the series for the first time since 2011. Indiana had won four straight before their loss to Nebraska Tuesday but have won four of the last five meetings at home. State has lost their last two road games by a combined 35 points. Take INDIANA!

Charlotte at Washington 7:05 ET

Hornets (+) over Wizards- Washington did what they were supposed to do last night and took down the Cavaliers (Megabucks winner) 110-103 and have now won eight of their last 10 playing without All-Star John Wall. The Wizards are 17-10 straight-up at home but a lowly 10-17 ATS and they are 4-0 ATS home games against the Hornets. Charlotte has already defeated Washington twice this season and will pick up their third win tonight. Take the HORNETS!

Boston at Detroit 7:05 ET

Pistons (+) over Celtics- There is a dramatic difference in the way the Celtics started the season and the way they finished before the All-Star break. Boston set all kinds of records with their fast start and have hit the skids of late losing their last three and four of their last five before entering their first game since their week off. Boston has been banged up and will have Marcus Smart returning tonight (is that good?) and have are 4-0 straight-up and ATS in their last four trips to Detroit, but that was pre-Blake Griffin. Tonight, it is DETROIT!

Arizona State at Oregon 11:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- At one time this season Arizona State was 12-0 and ranked No. 4 but have managed to split their last 14 games and are just 3-10-2 ATS in their last 10 Pac-12 games. Oregon is off two losses to USC and UCLA in Los Angeles last weekend and are in danger of dropping three straight for the first time in over four-years. The Ducks are 123-16 straight-up at home but the road team is 12-3-1 ATS between these two with Oregon posting a win in Tempe 76-72 in mid-January. In revenge mode the Devils fork the Ducks. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Washington at Stanford 9:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Cardinal- Although Washington has a much better overall record these two clubs are tied in Pac-12 action and and this contest can well determine which (if either) of these clubs can claim a conference bye of the tournament. The Huskies just ended a three-game losing streak with a huge home win over Colorado and are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Stanford opened 5-1 in Pac-12 action but has lost five of their last eight but are still 9-4 ATS in conference play. The Cardinal have won the last three meetings and this time the Huskies get it done. Take WASHINGTON!

Houston at Memphis 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Cougars- No. 23 Houston is ranked for the first time in 34 years as they have won five in-a-row and are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games. Memphis has won their last two after losing 5-of-6 and are 12-4 straight-up at home. Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson has his club with 21 wins but they are no prize on the road where they are just 6-7 ATS. Memphis has won 3 of 5 meetings going 4-1 ATS. Take the TIGERS!

Washington at Cleveland 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- What a move! The Cavaliers got younger, faster, quicker and found some players willing to attempt some defense. Cleveland has won four straight since the 'trade' and have won five of the last six meetings with the Wizards including two wins this season straight-up but are just 2-5 ATS as hosts. King James off the All-star MVP is averaging 30 points, 9.5 rebounds and 13 assists in the Cavs last four while the Wizards have won seven of nine without John Wall and can do it here. Take WASHINGTON!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- Without a doubt the most improved team this season is the 76ers and the player that has had the most impact is 'rookie' center Joel Embiid (I just love this guy). Philadelphia is just 3-8 straight-up in games without Embiid and he is sure to play tonight out of the All-star break. Chicago has dropped eight of their last 10 and will be replacing Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday in the starting line-up and an infusion of energy of a struggling team can only help. Take the BULLS!

New York at Orlando 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Magic- Well, the Knicks are 'not tanking' they just really aren't very good as a matter of fact right now you can say they stink. New York lost All-star Kristaps Porzingis to season ending injury and they have now lost eight straight going 1-7 ATS. While one side is losing players the Magic are adding Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vuevic which can only help as they are 5-13 in the 18 games that Gordon has missed. With their overall record of 18-39 he doesn't show that much of an impact. The Knicks are 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Orlando. Take NEW YORK!

North Carolina at Syracuse 7:00 ET

Orange (+) over Tar Heels- For those of you that think there is a huge advantage for Syracuse playing in the Carrier Dome think again, the Orange are just 4-9 ATS as hosts in their last 13. North Carolina is one of the strongest rebounding teams in the nation and ranks 2nd in offensive rebounding and lead the nation in rebounding margin at 11.7. The Orange will have to rely on their 10th rated scoring defense as they allow just 63.4 points at home and with the Tar Heels missing big men Isaiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks they will take advantage. Take SYRACUSE!

Georgia at South Carolina 6:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gamecocks- Both these clubs ended bad losing streaks with wins over ranked teams as Georgia who had two wins in their last 10 games are off a 73-62 win on Saturday over Tennessee and South Carolina snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating No. 13 Auburn. The Bulldogs have the leading candidate for 'Player of the Year' in the SEC with Yante Maten who has a league best points (19.5) and is in the top 10 in rebounding and free throw percentage. The Gamecocks are nothing special at home where they are just 5-7 ATS and they are only 6-22 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take GEORGIA!

Vanderbilt at L.S.U. 9:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Tigers- 'We' will have to hold our nose with this one as Vanderbilt has yet to win on the road where they are 0-11 straight-up and 3-8 ATS. They have managed to win their last five at home which has added a boost of confidence for this underachieving club that can only make any post-season tournament by winning out. (That won't happen) The Commodores have won the last two meetings including a 77-71 home win and cover (-2) this season. LSU has hit a bit of a slump as they have scored less then 70 points in five of their last seven games. Take the points with VANDERBILT!

New Mexico at Wyoming 9:00 ET

Lobos (+) over Cowboys- A pair of Mountain West clubs that would have to win their conference tournament to reach the 'Big Dance.' New Mexico is notorious for playing well at home but falling short of the road. This season they are 2-10 straight-up as visitors and just 3-9 ATS. Wyoming who is 12-3 straight-up at home is just 6-7 ATS as hosts. The Lobos have won two of the last three meetings but are just 1-3 ATS in the last four meetings. The Cowboys have 'covered' just one of their last seven contests and will fall short here once again. Take NEW MEXICO!

West Virginia at Baylor 7:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Bears- I can still see the steam coming out of Bob Huggins ears as West Virginia was outscored 19-3 in the final four minutes against Kansas Saturday as the Mountaineers were out shot at the free throw line 35 attempts (26 made) for Kansas and just two free throws for the visitors. Baylor has won five straight and is off wins against two ranked teams and now they are just a meager 1-point favorite (overnight) at home against a struggling club that has dropped six of their last 10. It just seems like it's the Mountaineers turn to pull the upset. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Oklahoma at Kansas 9:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Sooners- I saw it and by now we 'all' should have scene it by now...the Sooners just don't play basketball. The last time these two faced-off the Jayhawks blew a late lead to the Sooners as Udoka Azubuike (Kansas center) was sent to the foul line and made just one free throw of eight with a chance to score 14-points because of missed front ends of one-and-ones. The Jayhawks pull off a huge late comeback win over West Virginia as they closed the game on a 19-3 run and had a 35-2 differential in foul shots. Oklahoma has lost 16 straight at Kansas and with Trae Young slumping (10-51 from 3-point range) their chances of getting to the Big Dance comes into question. Breakout...take OKLAHOMA!

Minnesota at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Golden Gophers- In the past I would often have a 'knee jerk' reaction to bet the underdog in any game that involves Wisconsin ( Almost the same in football). But, they have had such a terrible year and they finally put to together last time out with a win over Purdue as they have won 2-of-3 since a five-game losing streak. Minnesota has lost eight straight and are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games overall including 1-7 ATS in their last eight against the Big Ten. The Gophers have been plagued with injuries and have started 11 different line-ups this season and they get the money here against a down Badgers club. Take MINNESOTA!

Miami-FL at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Fighting Irish- So what has happened to both these clubs...injuries is what happened. The Hurricanes come blowing into South Bend on the wrong end of three straight while the Fighting Irish have won 3-of-4 including their last two at home. The return of guard Matt Farrell has sparked the Irish as his career high of 37-points led them to a road victory over Boston College while Miami was falling at home against Syracuse. While one guard returned the Canes lost their star guard Bruce Brown Jr. to foot surgery and are 3-3 since his departure. With excellent coaching behind them Miami rebounds here. Take the HURRICANES!

Nebraska at Illinois 3:30 ET

Illini (+) over Cornhuskers- Right now Nebraska even with 20 wins is on the NCAA Tournament 'Bubble' and a win on the road over even a mediocre team like the Illini would go a long way in the selection committees eyes. Illinois has had so much turmoil the past few seasons from a players revolt and coaches being fired for discipline reasons. The Cornhuskers are 20-6 ATS on the season including an impressive 9-4 ATS on the road while Illinois is just 5-7 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 2-6 ATS in their last eight in conference play. These two played to a 64-63 final already this season with the host 'Huskers' winning in a non-cover. This time the Illini even the score. Take ILLINOIS!

Ohio State at Michigan 1:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Wolverines- After their second loss of the season to Penn State the Buckeyes who are 13-2 in Big Ten action trail Michigan State by a half-game for the top seed. Michigan has won four of their last five and have won five straight at home and is 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 home games and 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 against the Big Ten while Ohio State is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 Big Ten contests. Look for the Buckeyes who have won the last three meetings with the Wolves to rebound from their loss to Penn State with a win here. Take OHIO STATE!

Duke at Clemson 1:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Blue Devils- Clemson has one of their better teams in eons as they have already have 20 wins including a perfect 13-0 straight-up at home but have been hit with injuries that can affect today's outcome. Duke who is tied for second in the ACC with the Tigers are 9-4 in conference play also have their leading scorer and rebounding leader in Marcus Bagley III sitting because of a mild knee strain and his status is questionable. Clemson has had to overcome the loss of Donte Grantham and now will be without point guard Shelton Mitchell as well. With or without these lead players for either side the Tigers roar at home. Take CLEMSON!

Texas Tech at Baylor 7:30 ET

Bears (+) over Red Raiders- No. 6 Texas Tech is the 'hottest' team in the Big-12 winning their last seven and Baylor is not far behind with wins in their last four games. The Red Raiders have won their last four by an average of 15-points and lead Kansas by a full game in conference play. The Bears after a sluggish start have won four straight and have been using their bench to advantage 153-49 against their opponents in the last five games. Tech crushed the Bears in their Big-12 opener 77-53 in Lubbock but are a mediocre 4-3 straight-up on the road. Take BAYLOR!

West Virginia at Kansas 6:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- Will the real 'West Virginia' please stand up! The Mountaineers raced out and won 16 straight contests and climbed their way to a No. 2 ranking and has lost six of nine since including a home loss 71-66 to the Jayhawks who closed with a 28-11 run. Now, ranked No. 20 West Virginia seeks revenge against No. 13 Kansas and a road win here would do the trick. Defense will be the key and the Mountaineers play it better. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Tennessee at Georgia 6:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Volunteers- Georgia has won the last four meetings and six of the last seven in this series but the Bulldogs have been a disappointment of late when needed. Tennessee who has rises back to respectability has played well on the road going 9-2 ATS in their last 11 away from Knoxville but in those situations they were underdogs and now their roll is reversed as a road favorite not so hot. Bulldogs are 9-3 straight-up at home and can pull off a surprise here. Take GEORGIA!

Florida at Vanderbilt 4:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Gators- I'm so 'ticked-off' after missing my 'play against' the Gators last time out when they fell against lowly Georgia. In the contest Florida blew an 11-point second half lead and now travel to play one of their SEC nemesis in the Commodores who have won four of the last five meetings outright. Vanderbilt is 10-5 straight-up at home and the underdog is 9-0 ATS in the last nine meetings. I believe the late meltdown (blew 6-pt lead last 25 seconds) will stay with the Gators. Take VANDERBILT!

Auburn at South Carolina 3:30 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- Oh really Chipper...last Saturday 'we' (ha) posted the Gamecocks 'on top' and they were routed by Florida, now I have a chance to get even against an even better team. Oh yeah baby! South Carolina has lost six straight and it hasn't been pretty as Frank Martin's squad has lost by 24, 16, 23, 5, 17 and 67-70 to Tennessee last time out. That was their first 'cover' in seven games while Auburn is 8-1 both straight-up and ATS in their last nine contests. No question under Bruce Pearl the Tigers have turned it around and are 13-3 in their last 16 SEC games but the underdog in this series is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 meetings and the dog will get the money again here. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Rhode Island at St. Bonaventure 7:00 ET

Bonnies (+) over Rams- I was given word on how good Rhode Island is and I didn't think much of it but kept my eye on the Atlantic-10 leader. The Rams have now won 16 in-a-row and take to the road where they are 10-3-1 ATS to face the Bonnies who are 10-1 straight-up at home. URI has won three straight against St. Bonnies and five of six but are just 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings. The Rams lost their top senior guard E.C. Mathews to injury last time out while the Bonnies backcourt star Jaylen Adams averaging 3.5 points and 6.2 assists in his last four games and will take advantage. Take ST. BONAVENTURE!

Arizona at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Wildcats- Both these clubs got off to fast starts to the season as No. 25 Arizona State opened the season 12-0 before dropping their Pac-12 opener to Arizona 84-78. As with both clubs getting off to fast starts the both have struggled since conference play began as the Wildcats are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 contests and ASU is 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 versus the Pac-12. Note that the home team who has revenge on their side is 6-2-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Denver at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Bucks- As many of the NBA clubs are starting to fatigue and breakdown these two clubs are making positive strides toward the playoffs. Both clubs have won their last two contests and Denver has won five of their last six while the Bucks are 9-2 since the departure of Jason Kidd as coach. Despite their fine play of late Milwaukee is banged-up and have a score of walking wounded so to speak. This of course will aid the Nuggets who are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings including 5-2 ATS in Milwaukee. Take DENVER!

Ohio State at Penn State 8:00 ET

Nittany Lions over Buckeyes- Ohio State leads the Big-Ten and have won four straight with their last loss coming at the hands of Penn State 82-79 while the Lions have won five of their last six. The Buckeyes have won the last two meetings at Penn State and are looking to avenge that loss nearly three weeks ago but will now have to contend with Penn State's Josh Reaves as his return after an academic suspension (who else but the Ivy league and Penn State does that) and the Lions are 5-1 since. Take PENN STATE!

Cincinnati at Houston 7:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Bearcats- No. 5 Cincinnati has been dominate winning their last 16 (the nation's longest winning streak) and most of those wins haven't even been close, expect for one contest. That was the first meeting between these two as Houston built a 33-15 first-half lead only to see the Bearcats rally for an 80-70 victory. The Cougars have won their last three and seven of their last nine as they bring their high-powered offense (2nd in AAC) to the table which should help against an opponent that they have lost 18 of the last 19 meetings. The Cougars are 12-0 straight-up at home and have enough talent to get the money here. Take HOUSTON!

Seton Hall at Xavier 9:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Musketeers- Seton Hall has hit a tough patch as they have lost their last three and five of their last seven overall. Xavier meanwhile, is cruising along wining their last eight and has taken over the top spot in the Big East over Villanova. In this year's first meetings the Pirates had a 10-point lead before a 21-7 run by Xavier turned the tide and the result as they won 73-64. The X-men are ranked No. 2 and have are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 games overall. With the return of Angels Delgado has helped the Pirates and will the fact the Musketeers have Villanova up next. Take SETON HALL!

Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- OKC after a mini positive run have fallen back to their former ways and have dropped their sixth game in their last eight last night against the Cavaliers. Tonight the second of back-to backs on the road has the Thunder invading Memphis where they have had the upper hand. OKC has won the last five meetings going 4-1 ATS but they are 1-8 ATS on the road against teams with losing records. The Grizzlies have lost their last six but haven't played since Sunday and will be ready tonight. Take MEMPHIS!

L.A. Clippers at Boston 8:05 ET

Clippers (+) over Celtics- At 40-18 most don't see how much the Celtics are struggling as they have now lost their last two and have dropped eight of their last 14 and are 3-5 in their last eight home games. Los Angeles is 12-5 straight-up in their last 17 and are 4-2 since the trading of Blake Griffin and are 2-1 on their current seven-game road trip and are 18-8 in their last 26 overall. One issue with the Celtics slump is the play of their younger rookies who's production have fallen. Doc Rivers is returning to Boston once again and gets the ring. Take LOS ANGELES!

Indiana at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Pacers- The Pacers have already defeated the Nets three times this season and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings (6-0 straight-up) and 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings as visitor. Brooklyn is in the mist of a six-game losing streak as they have fallen behind early and have had to fight back from double-digit deficits. Brooklyn has one of the better ATS records in the NBA despite their current negative run as they are 33-25 ATS in the season. Tonight with the points take BROOKLYN!

Virginia Tech at Duke 7:00 ET

Blue Devils (+) over Hokies- Virginia Tech has won two straight and five of its last six including an upset win over arch-rival Virginia in overtime on Saturday. Duke has changed its lineup for the first time after losing two straight and 3-of-4 before defeating Georgia Tech last time out. The Hokies had lost nine straight to Duke before defeating the Devils 89-75 in Blacksburg last season while Grayson Allen sat out a suspension. The mild shake-up in Duke's lineup will create more energy as the internal competition can only help. Take DUKE!

Clemson at Florida State 7:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Tigers- No. 11 Clemson brings a 4-game win streak into Tallahassee including four straight 'covers' while the Seminoles have lost their last two and three of four and yet are favored over a raked team. The Tigers are off a blow-out win 72-48 over Pittsburgh while Florida State struggled with lowly Notre Dame losing 84-69 at South Bend on Saturday. The Seminoles have won the last three in the series and are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games. Take FLORIDA STATE!

Northwestern at Rutgers 9:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Wildcats- Rutgers has struggled to establish themselves since joining the Big Ten and once in a while they get into a spot where they can post an outright victory and tonight is one of those opportunities. The Scarlet Knight are just 21-45 ATS in conference since joining the Big Ten but are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games while the Wildcats are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games. The home floor will be the difference. Take RUTGERS!

Cleveland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Thunder- Is this where the true test starts? The Cavaliers have now won their last three and with the fresh influx of youth and 'giddy-up' in LeBron's step are they 'back.' Playing is Oklahoma City should be a tough experience as in the past (4-9 ATS last 13 in OKC) but the Thunder are have some problems...health problems. Both Westbrook and Anthony have missed the past two games but expect to return tonight, but the bigger problem might be replacing Andre Roberson as they have tried three different players in his spot going 1-4 in the last five. But this time its the THUNDER!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- 'Break-up the Bucks,' is that the chant I am hearing after Milwaukee posted their eighth win in their last 10 games since Jason Kidd was jettisoned and Joe Prunty (who?) took over as head coach. Atlanta has one of the worst straight-up road records in the NBA but with 'Vegas' being the equalizer they are 13-12-2 ATS where as the Bucks are 18-9 at home but just 9-15-3 ATS as hosts. For some reason it appears the Hawks have the Bucks number as they are 6-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall and 8-1 ATS in the last nine meets in Milwaukee. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Rockets- two impressive NBA win streaks are on the line tonight as the Timberwolves who have won 13 straight at home and have the leagues best home record at 23-6 while Houston has won their last eight overall. Rockets took the season's first meetings at home defeating the Wolves 116-98 and tis is the first of back-to back meetings. Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and is now an underdog at home. This time around the T'wolves get it done. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston College at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Eagles- A pair of ACC bottom feeders face-off in Pittsburgh where the Panthers will strive for their first conference win (0-13) of the season and they have the 'perfect' opponent here. Boston College is off a huge emotional upset win over Miami-FL and must now take to the road where they are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games and tonight they are 'favored.' Pitt has won 11 straight meetings going 8-3 ATS. It's time and a great place for a Cats win here. Take PITTSBURGH!

Maryland at Nebraska 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Cornhuskers- I tried to stay away from this one but in the end obviously I could not. Here is Nebraska the hottest team in the Big Ten with five straight wins 7-of-8 and with a 12-1 ATS in their last 13 against the Big Ten and they are barley favored at home. The Cornhuskers are 4-games better in conference standings then Maryland and is 13-1 straight-up at home while the Terrapins are just 1-7 straight-up on the road. This whole thing just doesn't make sense. I'll go with the 'Wise Guys' here. Take MARYLAND!

San Antonio at Utah 9:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- This is one of those games that I must admit I am relying on 'instinct' as I see the Spurs as the 'side' here because the 'numbers' don't back me up. Utah is playing their best ball of the season and is in the mist of a nine-game winning streak while San Antonio is off their loss at Golden State has already lost a pair of meetings against the Jazz this season. The Spurs will not be a full strength and without LaMarcus Aldridge I expect Utah will try and pound the ball inside where they have outscored their last two opponents 102-60. Pop will come up with something. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Baylor at Texas 9:00 ET

Bears (+) over Longhorns- These are a pair of 15-10 clubs that are headed in opposite direction as Baylor has won their last three including wins over West Virginia and Kansas. Meanwhile, the Shaka Smart era in Texas has yet to see the results the Longhorns alumni expects. They have lost their last two and their last five against Baylor. The Horns are young with their top player a freshman in Monhamed Bamba who leads the Big-12 in blocked shots with 4.1 per contest (that's quite good). The Bears bench is much deeper as they have outscored opponents 121-37 over the past four games. Take BAYLOR!

Texas Christian at West Virginia 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Mountaineers- In baseball they used to call it the 'June Swoon' when after a period of time a teams play turns flat and that is happening to West Virginia. The Mountaineers were 15-1 and ranked No. 2 in the nation and have now lost six of their last nine including a 88-85 home loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Tonight in Morgantown team strength will clash as 'Press Virginia' relies on defense while the Horned Frogs have the Big-12's most efficient offensive team. TCU had lost all 11 previous meetings but prevail for their first series win 82-72 in January. TCU has a balanced offense with four starters averaging double figures and can keep this close. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Clippers- The Nets are losing and losing bad, five straight at last count while the Clippers are looking to get their feet on firm ground after their blockbuster trade that sent All-Star Blake Griffin to Detroit. Brooklyn is off a double OT home loss to the Pelicans but trailed at one point by 28 points. Los Angeles was blown out by the 76ers Saturday a day after they won an emotional victory at Detroit. The last time these two played in Brooklyn the Nets prevailed 127-122 in double overtime. The Nets haven't had much success against the rest of the NBA but they are 16-1 ATS in the  last 17 meetings as hosts. Take the N-E-T-S!

New Orleans at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Pistons- Two big player moves have affected both these clubs but one was voluntary and the other just circumstance. Detroit of course acquired Blake Griffin and after a quick start the Pistons have lost their last two, the Pelicans meanwhile, lost what was a dynamic big man combination when DeMarcus Cousins when down for the season leaving Anthony Davis on an island once again. Now, with Griffin teamed up with Andre Drummond it is the Pistons that are working on all 8-cylinders. New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to the Motor City and won 112-109 on Jan. 8 with Davis scoring 30-points in three quarters. Once again...NEW ORLEANS!

Notre Dame at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish Tar Heels- The storyline here, created by who, is that the Tar Heels are playing for the third time in five days and we all know what a hardship that is on a 19-year old. Notre Dame has won their last two after a seven game winning streak. The return of senior guard Matt Farrell has helped as he poured in 28 points in Saturday's win says that team has a lot of confidence now. North Carolina is feeling good about their win over NC State as they shot 78.1% in the second half but it will difficult to maintain something like that. Take NOTRE DAME!

Stanford at Colorado 4:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Buffaloes- Stanford started their Pac-12 season 5-1 but have dropped four of their last six including a blowout loss last time out at Utah. Now, they face Colorado a club that they have lost to eight straight times going 0-8 ATS. So, with a better record this season and a series dominance why are the Buffaloes such a small favorite. Stanford this season is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Pac-12 contests and figure to break the 'spell' here. Take the CARDINAL!

Cincinnati at S.M.U. 4:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Bearcats- No. 6 Cincinnati enters Dallas with a 15-game winning streak and leads the nation in margin of victory (20.4 points) and they do it with defense first. SMU who will be without their leading scorer junior guard Shake Milton look to avenge their 76-56 loss to the Bearcats are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 home games while Cincinnati is 4-10-1 ATS in their last 14 road games. In a close one...Take S.M.U.

Cleveland at Boston 3:00 ET

Celtics (-) over Cavaliers- Okay, the trade has been made and there is no doubt in my mind they are much improved. But, to indoctrinate a change of 11 different players will take time. The Cavaliers were able to win at lowly Atlanta with Lebron James going nuts a triple-double with 19 assists their first time out together but now they meet a team with substance on their home floor. Today is the day Boston will retire Paul Pierce's uniform and the momentum is with Boston. Take the CELTICS!

Detroit at Atlanta 3:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Pistons- With the addition of Blake Griffin the Pistons are brimming with confidence and after winning their first five games with him in the lone-up. Detroit did hit a snag against the Clippers their last time out and now must play their first road game since the trade. The road is not a good place for Detroit as they have won just one of their last nine games away from the Motor City and just add that the Pistons are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with a losing record. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Raptors- There is no question in my mind that the Raptors are a threat in the East, especially with the turmoil going on in Cleveland and the injury concerns in Boston. Toronto just completed a four-game home win steak averaging a 21.3 point winning margin. They also have two wins over the Hornets this season including a 129-111 win at Charlotte. The Hornets have dropped their last three all on the road and now return home where they are 15-14 straight-up. Sometimes, these number have a small impact on the games result but the Raptors are just 10-23 ATS in the last 33 meetings and just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 at Charlotte. Take the HORNETS!

Michigan at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Wolverines- How the tide has changed in the Big Ten as the once powerful Badgers have fallen by the wayside and don't look as though they have any post season possibilities, unless of course they run the table the rest of the way. No. 20 Michigan is off their worst performance of the year scoring just 20 points in the second half against Northwestern on Tuesday. Most of the time 'we' look for a good club to bounce-back after a loss like that but the Wolverines haven't won a game out of the state of Michigan and have lost 13 of their last 14 meetings in Madison. The underdog is 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Take WISCONSIN!

San Antonio at Golden State 8:30 ET

Warriors (-) over Spurs- The M.O. of the Warriors is to play to the level of their competition and still manage to win games whereas San Antonio is still trying to hold things together despite injuries and other issues. Although the Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games they are 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings with the Warriors. It appears that Golden State get 'ready' when they play the San Antonio as they swept the playoff series last season and have already pounded them earlier this season. Spurs off their biggest win of the year (margin wise) over the Suns and will come down here. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Milwaukee at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Bucks- I guess coaching does matter as the Bucks have gone 7-2 straight-up in their last nine games including their 91-85 loss last night at Miami. Orlando on the other hand has a mini winning streak working having won their last three and four of their last five going 4-1 ATS. Milwaukee is a bit inflated favorite here as they are just 12-15 straight-up on the road while Orlando is 11-14 as hosts. In an oddity the Magic are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing a team with a overall winning record. Take ORLANDO!

New Orleans at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets (+) over Pelicans- Brooklyn who has lost nine of their last 10 straight-up have 'covered' their last two losing to Detroit and Houston. Many of the NBA clubs look different after the trading deadline but New Orleans looks different because of the devastating loss of DeMarcus Cousins as the Pelicans have dropped their last three and five of six since his injury. The out-look for the Pelicans is so bad they had a home game postponed because of a leaky roof and they responded by getting blowout at Philadelphia. Not enough 'fight' to overcome these adversities. Take BROOKLYN!

Auburn at Georgia 3:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- I hope that I am not over-reacting but I felt like it was prom night when I saw this matchup. After five straight wins and eight of their last nine the Tigers were upended 81-80 by Texas A&M while Georgia just dropped a pair of road games at Vandy and Miss St with one win in their last home game against Florida as they are 1-5 last six and 2-7 last nine. I call this my bam-bam as Auburn has not lost two straight yet this season...till today. Take GEORGIA!

Kansas at Baylor 2:00 ET

Bears (+) over Jayhawks- It is that kind of season, I mean if Villanova or Virginia don't win iy all the Champion might have eight losses or more. Kansas at 19-5 can drop a game or two before the tournament and still have enough to win-it-all...but not today. The Jayhawks who have won the last 11 in this series and are 10-1 ATS. To make matters worst for the Bears the road team is 29-6-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Baylor is 11-3 straight-up at home and can take this down to the wire. Take BAYLOR!

Florida at South Carolina 12:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Gators- Since the departure of Billy Donovan the Florida basketball program has for the most part been a 'major disappointment and huge 'money burner.' Year after yea its the same old story hot start but when crunch time comes they are lost like in their last five going 1-3-1 ATS. South Carolina is much the same story as they have lost their last four straight-up with their last win coming at Florida 77-72. Frank Martin had his Game cocks ready for Kentucky as they posted a 76-68 win so they can win 'big' games at home. I like that this on is on Nat'l TV as you will the best out of the home team. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Charlotte at Utah 9:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Jazz- Utah who has the longest current winning streak if the NBA at seven games made huge changes at the trade deadline jettisoning Rodney Hood and Joe Johnson to Sacramento while receiving Jae Crowder and franchise killer Derrick Rose. It was rumored that the Hornets were looking to trade All-star guard Kimba Walker who scored 22 points in Charlotte's 99-88 win over the Jazz four weeks ago. There is a clash of stats here are the Hornets are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 at Utah but are 4-1 ATS in the last five Meetings. With all the changes the Jazz may have nixed their karma. Take CHARLOTTE!

Cleveland at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Holy Moly! Who are we going to see on the court when Cleveland take the floor tonight and their have been a total of nine roster changes? The Cavaliers are much better now as they got younger, more athletic and have players that may play some defense. Cleveland may have gotten better but they still have the likes of wheel chair bound JR Smith, their stiff center Tristian Thompson and Kevin Love is still injured. Atlanta is off an overtime loss at Orlando but is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings again Cleveland. Take ATLANTA!

L.A. Clippers at Detroit 7:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Clippers- Well, it didn't take long, the first major trade that started it all has the Clippers visiting Detroit. These two made a block-buster trade with the Clippers sending Blake Griffin to the Pistons who have won five straight since his arrival. Los Angeles has regrouped and won their last two and four of five since the trade and are looking to avenge a loss to the Pistons back in October. Take the CLIPPERS!

Davidson at Rhode Island 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Rams- The Atlantic-10 isn't known much for basketball (ah hell they're not known for anything really) but they have two of the hotter NCAA teams that are making a push toward the post season. No. 19 Rhode Island has reeled off 14 straight wins and Davidson has won eight of their last 10 and is 8-1-1 ATS. The Rams have won 19 straight A-10 contests while the Wildcats are 1-17 in their last 18 games against ranked opponents but stats can be deceiving. Despite the apparent advantage of the Rams this one should be close at the end. Take DAVIDSON!

Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Thunder- What is going on here? Vegas has got to be kidding with this 'line' as the Thunder are just a long range field goal favorite against a Lakers team that is 9-games under .500. Okay, I will admit Los Angeles has won their last three but this 'price' looks way out of whack. Oklahoma City is off a a huge 125-105 win over Golden State Tuesday and now returns to the site of their 133-96 victory in LA back on January 3. Los Angeles is finding their way without their No. 1 draft pick Lonzo Ball going 11-4 since that Thunder loss. This time it's the LAKERS!

UCLA at Arizona 10:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bruins- Both these clubs have had their issues...for UCLA is has been problems off the court where as we are all aware the Bruins have had three players disinclined for 'bad' behavior in China while Arizona's issues have been at home, on their home court to be precise. The Wildcats who are a 'perfect' 12-0 straight-up at home are just a paltry 3-7-2 ATS as hosts. Arizona just had their seven-game winning streak stopped at Washington Saturday are 12-1 at home after a loss while UCLA is just 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games. Take ARIZONA!

Boston at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Celtics- One is hot and the other is not. Without John Wall Washington is showing that it is better to share the ball then to build up stats as they have won five of their last six without their all-star guard. Boston has won four of their last five with a 20-point blowout loss on Tuesday at Toronto. This 'line' has the injured Wizards the favorite...looks bad for the Celtics. Take WASHINGTON!

Duke at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Blue Devils- A bit of the glitter that surrounds these two programs has fallen to the wayside as these ACC powers have struggled at time. Between these two they have accumulated 11 losses with just Duke maintaining a ranking in the Top-10 at No. 8. The Blue Devils look to rebound from a loss at St. John's Saturday and have lost two of their last three while North Carolina ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over helpless Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels are 10-2 straight-up and 8-3 ATS at home (All as favorites) and are 35-15-2 ATS in their last 52 home games. As a small underdog here the Heels get it done. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Atlanta at Orlando 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Magic- My question is, how can the worst team in the league be just a 1-point (opening line) on the road, even if it is against another weak link. Surprisingly enough both clubs enter this contest riding two-game wining streaks. Orlando os all people overcame a 21-deficit against Cleveland and rallied for a 116-98 win on Tuesday. After defeating the Cavaliers I see the Magic is a let down situation here. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and win again tonight. Take the HAWKS!

Georgia Tech at Louisville 7:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Yellow Jackets- Here is another 'over-lay' where Louisville who has lost their last three and four of their last five is a double-digit favorite. Georgia Tech on the other hand is no prize having lost five of their past six games and are fighting to get to .500 to qualify for the NIT. The Cardinals are 4-0 against Tech since joining the ACC and still play a suffocating defense that allows just 67.4 points per contest and the Yellow Jackets will have problems scoring as they are last in the ACC in 3-points shots make per games with just 4.7. Take LOUISVILLE!

Minnesota at Cleveland 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over T'wolves- I have seen teams have prolonged losing streaks before and even some rare winning streaks that have dominated the point spread but nothing that compares with the lack of effort 'we' have seen night after night by the Cavaliers. It has gotten so bad for Cleveland that last night they blew a 21-point lead and lost by 18 to a team that they had beaten 19 of the last 20 meetings. Minnesota who has lost four of their last seven but took down the Cavs by 41 points in their last meeting and led early 20-4. Cleveland has won five of the last seven meetings and will regroup tonight. Take CLEVELAND!

Utah at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Everything is going 'right' for the Jazz right now as they have won six in a row and they get to play a Memphis team that just dropped 40straight on the road including the final two by a combined 41 points. This is the first meetings of these two this season and the Grizzlies have won 13 of the last 19 meetings including four of the last five. Utah is 'hot' but is just 10-19 straight-up on the road and that included their last three wins. Turn-around here...Take MEMPHIS!

Kansas State at Texas 8:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Longhorns- Kansas State comes limping into this fray after getting pounded their last two times out falling at home to Kansas and getting wasted at West Virginia 89-51 (thats a 38-point loss). 'Sometimes you need to get spanked' was the comment by Wildcats coach Bruce Webber after that loss and he may be right as K. State is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 against the Big-12. Texas has alternated conference wins and losses and are off a win over Oklahoma. A natural letdown is expected here and the Longhorns are just 2-9 ATS as hosts against the Wildcats. Take KANSAS STATE!

Houston at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Rockets- Although the Miami Heat are 4-games over .500 they have been one of the more inconsistent clubs in the NBA this season most likely because of the up-and-down physical issues that Hassan Whiteside carries with him. Currently they are in the mist of a four-game losing streak and they have lost five times to last place teams. Houston has won their last five including a win last night on Brooklyn but have struggled against the Heat going 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MIAMI!

Virginia at Florida State 7:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Cavaliers- Like so many other cubs that look to build early season wins Florida State started the season 11-1 and found themselves ranked in the Top-25. Well, since ACC play has started the Seminoles have gone 6-5 but they do come off an 80-76 win at Louisville. Virginia on the other hand along with Villanova is among the NCAA's best and has won 14-in-a-row. The Cavaliers have done it with defense.allowing Syracuse just 44 points at the Carriers Dome Saturday. FSU who is 10-1 straight-up at home holds a 24-23 series edge and the underdog is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. Take the SEMINOLES!

Duquesne at Dayton 7:00 ET

Flyers (-) over Dukes- At first glance when writing the lines in I thought I wrote the favorite in the wrong box. After all here is Duquesne 15-9 on the season coming into Dayton to play the 10-12 Flyers who have dropped their last two. Both clubs are 6-5 in the Atlantic-10 with no hope of catching 11-0 Rhode Island. The thing is this sub .500 club is 'too heavy' a favorite against a .600 winning club and I trust Vegas. Lay the points...take DAYTON!

Phoenix at L.A.Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Suns- The Lakers (these Lakers) are favored by 8-points over the Suns and this is the largest number that they have been favored this season. It is surprising when they are favorites at all and this 'price' seems like a huge number to me. This meaning to me is that Phoenix is in trouble here. Los Angeles is 6-2 both straight-up and ATS in their last eight (without Lonzo Ball) and are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. Part of the problem for the Suns is All-star Devin Booker is playing hurt and his average has dropped by seven points per game. Lakers expect Kyle Kuzma to return with playing time tonight. Take LOS ANGELES!   

Boise State at New Mexico 10:00 ET

Lobos (+) over Broncos- Oh no...Look at this 'line!' Here is Boise State 19-4 on the season traveling to Albuquerque to play the 12-12 Lobos. There is something way out of whack with the Broncos being less then a field goal favorite here and I will be looking for Stan White to have some influence on the outcome. New Mexico is 10-3 straight up at 'The Pit' and 7-3-1 ATS with lined games. The Lobos are a plus-11 points in home games and the Broncos are 4-5-1 ATS on the road and minus-1. Take NEW MEXICO! 

Boston College at Notre Dame 8:00 ET

Fighting Irish (-) over Eagles- It was looking like another typical Notre Dame season as they were 13-3 and 'we' expected them to play well enough to qualify for the Big Dance but they have dropped their last seven (1-6 ATS) and now appear headed to the NIT. Boston College ended a three-game losing streak Saturday with an overtime home win over Georgia Tech but now take to the road where they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12. This is the 'Catholic' Bowl of basketball and the Irish will be ready. Take NOTRE DAME!

Houston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Rockets- When 'we' need here is for the Rockets to be distracted or take the Nets for granted as they have blasted their way past Cleveland on national TV Saturday and have won their last four. Brooklyn who has one of the better ATS record in the NBA has lost six of their last seven but are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games when playing a team with a winning record. Houston is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings showing they don't take the Nets seriously. I do at least tonight. Take BROOKLYN! 

Milwaukee at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Bucks- The Knicks started the season with such promise as they was talk of playoffs with young Kristaps Porzingis leading the way. But, as the year progressed New York regressed to a season low eight-games under .500. Milwaukee on the other hand has won six of seven games since firing head coach Jason Kidd. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was removed from Sunday's win at Brooklyn in the fourth quarter and his effectiveness can be questioned. The Knicks got the money Friday at Milwaukee in their 2-point loss as they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the KNICKS!  

Michigan at Northwestern 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Wolverines- At 19-6 and ranked #20 Michigan is looking for their second win over Northwestern in the past eight days and their 11th win in the last 13 meetings. The Wolverines have been playing 'hot' going 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall but are just 2-4 straight-up in their last six games at Northwestern. The Wildcats are 10-3 straight-up at home while the Wolverines are just 3-4 in true road games. Michigan is shooting just 56 percent from the free throw line over their last six games and that could be the difference. Take NORTHWESTERN! 

Charlotte at Denver 9:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Nuggets- The Nuggets winners of their last two games defeating Golden State and Oklahoma City following close losses against the Celtics and Spurs. I can see them being a bit deflated after a stretch like that and now being ready for the surprising Hornets who have won their last three behind Kemba Walker's offensive outburst. Charlotte is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and I believe are the side here tonight. Take the HORNETS!   

West Virginia at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Sooners- The last time these two met in Morgantown the first week of January the Mountaineers went off 7-point favorites and beat an undefeated Oklahoma 89-76. Since that encounter both clubs have had patchy results with West Virginia dropping five of their last seven while Oklahoma has lost four of its last six games. Sooners guard Trey Young has fallen off his early season pace and the rest of the team is battling the flu. Illness has also weakened West Virginia as coach Huggins avoided his famous full court press because of player fatigue. At full strength the Mountaineers do it to Texas again. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Orlando at Miami 7:35 ET

Magic (+) over Heat- The question here is the status of Hassan Whiteside who sat out Saturday's 111-107 loss at Detroit and may sit out again tonight. Miami is 9-10 when Whiteside sits and have lost their last three. Although Orlando is 6-22 straight-up on the road they have gone 14-13-1 ATS and give you a fight chance to get the cash. Miami on the other hand has not been impressive at home going 13-10 straight-up and only 6-15-2 ATS as hosts. Add that the Hornets are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games locks my side. Take ORLANDO!