Utah at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has won the last four meetings against the Jazz and have won 15 straight regular season home games in this series. The Thunder were hot before the break winning 11 of their last 13 while Utah has won 13 of their last 16. For Utah Rudy Gobert who has been one of better and most productive players in the league claims he is on a 'mission' after being left off the All-Star team and claims to be reenergized after his disappointment. With the numbers so dominate in this series I'm surprised at low the points spread is here. But a though to hold is that the Jazz are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a loss and they are off of a close loss to the Warriors. Take UTAH!

Indiana at Iowa 9:15 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Hawkeyes- Oh how the mighty have fallen...Indiana was 12-2 and undefeated in Big Ten (3-0) action and had visions of their then it all happened. The Hoosiers have lost 12 of their n last 13 including their last four in-a-row and now their conference dreams of glory has waned. Iowa on the other side dropped a 66-65 decision to Maryland (Megabucks winner) last time out but had won their previous four. The No. 19 Hawkeyes may be 13-3 SU as hosts but are just 6-10 ATS. Indiana has defeated Iowa four of the last five meetings and the underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take the HOOSIERS!

Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver who hasn't had the most difficult schedule of late have won 10 of 14 before the break and travel into hostile territory to play Dallas. The Nuggets have the second best record in the Western Conference have won six of the past eight meetings but that doesn't tell the whole story. In the last eight meetings the Mavericks have gone 6-1-1 ATS while Denver is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games. Add that Dallas is 8-1 ATS after a double-digit loss in their last nine tries. Take the MAVERICKS!

Detroit at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pistons- A pair of the more disappointing NBA clubs face-off in Atlanta where the Hawks will entertain Detroit. Of these two squads the Detroit Pistons are by far are the bigger disappointment and has underachieved with having Blake Griffin (26.9) and Andre Drummond (22.8 last-10) leading their way to mediocrity. Atlanta was project to be the league worst and haven't shown much with an outside gunner that can't shoot and doesn't play defense but Trae Young can just up and bite you every once in a while. Pistons are just 9-17 SU on the road and are giving points here. Take ATLANTA!

Oregon State at UCLA 11:00 ET

Bruins over Beavers- There are numbers (trends) that may affect Oregon State as they just completed a sweep of intra-state rival Oregon for the first time in nine years. I'm sure that the Beavers are ecstatic about their wins over the Ducks but now face a Bruins team that they have already defeated at home (79-66) not completed a sweep of UCLA in 31 years. A a matter of fact they have lost 13 of the last 14 at Pauley Pavillon. The Bruins are 10-5 SU at home and get another victory here. Take UCLA!

Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Rockets- My only real concern here is if LeBron James will be able to play and be effective. Houston's James Harden has scored 30 or more points in each of his last 31 games and the Rockets are 21-10 in those games. The Rockets are 3-0 against the Lakers this season and have dominated this series going 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 8-2 ATS in Los Angeles. The Lakers have been without James 17 games and have lost eight of their last 11. With James back to Lakers are different and Houston struggles again sub-500 teams as they are 1-6 ATS against teams with losing records. Add that the Rockets are just 10-18 ATS on the road. Take the LAKERS!

Boston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee entered the All-Star break with the best record in the East (43-14) including an impressive 23-5 SU at home whereas Boston is just 14-13 SU and 11-16 ATS on the road. The Celtics Kyrie Irving has had two weeks to rest his sore knee ready to make a stretch run (which starts here) and I look for him to be very aggressive. Like before the break we had Boston to upend the 76ers in Philadelphia and they responded with an outright win. I expect more of the same tonight. Take BOSTON!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have had their way against Miami for the most part as they are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings (1-0 this season) and are 5-2 ATS in Philadelphia. The Heat lost to the Sixers in the first round of the Playoffs last season as Philly won in five games as Joel Embiid dominated play, but he is sidelined tonight and I look for Hassan Whiteside to take advantage. The Heat are playing their sixth straight road games but they enter here with an 18-11 ATS road record. Take MIAMI!

Butler at Marquette 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Golden Eagles- No. 10 Marquette has shocked the Big East with their overall play and 10-2 conference record. The Warriors (I mean the Golden Eagles) are reminding people of their glory days under Al McGuire as 5-foot-11 Markus Howard has scored 30 or more points in four of his is 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. But otherwise the trends support Marquette who is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games and the Bulldogs have struggled on the road going 9-19 ATS. The Eagles last played eight days ago and may have a little rust here. The line is too inviting to lay. Take BUTLER!

North Carolina at Duke 9:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- #1 Duke has won their last nine while #9 North Carolina has won 8-of-9 and is 6-2 ATS in last eight games overall and 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings. But the Blue Devils are 5-3-1 in the last nine meetings. The road team has played well as they are 17-7-1 ATS in the last 25 meetings. Those are some very impressive trends. These are the two top scoring teams in the ACC with the Heels at 87.5 and the Devils at 88.4 at home. Carolina 8-1 SU in true road games and 6-0 ATS in ACC action while Duke is 13-1 SU at home and 8-6 ATS. This 'price' is extremely high and I believe for good reason. Take DUKE!

Villanova at Georgetown 6:30 ET

Hoyas (+) over Wildcats- Defending NCAA Champion No. 17 Villanova has already lost six games this season as they try and recover from blowing an early (29-10) 19-point lead falling to St. John's. The Wildcats are still a dominate force in the Big East as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 conference games and 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games while the Hoyas have been terrible at home ATS going 10-5 SU but a miserable 4-10-1 ATS as hosts. But, the home teams are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Look for Georgetown to rebound from their 90-75 loss to Seton Hall and get the money here. Take GEORGETOWN!

Maryland at Iowa 8:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- My first impression of this match-up is that the 'line' looks very suspect as No. 19 Iowa hosts an unranked Maryland squad. When you consider that Iowa is 13-2 straight-up at home a think this line is way too low and a sucker 'bet' for some reason. The Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and they are coming off of a 65-52 loss to Michigan. Iowa is off of a buzzer beating non-cover at Rutgers Saturday and have won their last four straight-up and this line is way low. Take MARYLAND!

Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Boilermakers- Win or lose this will be an ugly affair as these intra-state rivals have no love lost for each other. Both Big Ten foes are moving in opposite directions and they are moving fast. Indiana may be 13-12 but they are putrid against the points where they are 8-18 ATS on the year and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10. Purdue meanwhile has won eight of nine and are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Also note that the favorite is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. But, these are desperate time for the Hoosiers and this one may turn into an outright assault. Take INDIANA!

Mississippi at South Carolina 7:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Rebels- The Mississippi team has been 'hell on wheels' against their opponents as they are not only 18-7 SU but they are an even more impressive 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games overall. These two squads have split the last four meetings with the Rebels going 4-0 ATS but the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings, This is a decent spot for the Gamecocks as Mississippi enters a road favorite after four straight wins. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

T.C.U. At Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Horned Frogs- TCU has hit a huge bump in their season as they have dropped their last two and have now lost four players to the rest of the season. Oklahoma State meanwhile dropped their fifth straight overall and eighth straight in Big-12 action. The Cowboys have dominated this series leading the all-time series 25-7 with the Horned Frogs winning at home in the first meeting this season 70-68. TCU is just 2-5 straight-up in true road games this season while OK State is 6-6 SU at home but just 2-10 ATS as hosts. Because of the injuries to the Frogs 'we' will play on the COWBOYS!

Illinois at Wisconsin 8:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Illini- Inconsistent Wisconsin has dropped their last two and just don't seem to have the same defensive firepower as team of their recent past. Illinois has won four straight after a horrible Big Ten start which included a 72-60 home loss to the Badgers and have lost 14 straight in this series. Whiskey has won the last seven home meetings by an average of 17.8 points and Illinois is 6-19-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings and the favorite is 20-6-1 ATS. I find it difficult to see why the Badgers are still ranked in the Top-25...maybe they will show 'us' why tonight. Take WISCONSIN!

Virginia at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Cavaliers- No. 4 Virginia would possibly be undefeated if they did not have to play Duke who has defeated the Cavaliers twice this season for their only losses. No. 16 Virginia Tech fell at Virginia 81-59 on January 15 when both clubs were ranked in the Top-10. The Cavs lead the series all-time 92-56 but are just 21-30 in Blacksburg and these two have split their series on each of the past three years. Although Virginia is 20-6 ATS on the road the home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. With a bit of revenge on their minds the Hokies get it done. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Villanova at St. John's 5:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Wildcats-Villanova has dominated the Big East the past few seasons while going 43-18 ATS in their last 61 games overall and are 11-1 in conference play. The Wildcats have won four of the last five against the Red Storm including a 76-71 home win the first week of January when St. John's blew an 11-point second half lead. But, although Villanova has won four of the last five meetings straight-up the Red Storm is 4-1 ATS in the last five. With this game at Madison Square Garden the Storm's fan base will be raucous. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Mississippi State at Arkansas 8:30 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Bulldogs- I seem to see it every year in every season where the Bulldogs are touted as a possible Elite-8 of Final-Four club but just like football they fall well short of really being a threat (See vs. Alabama football). At 17-7 and off of a 81-62 win over their nemesis Crimson Tide but have lost 3-of-5 and are 4-6 ATS away from home. Arkansas has dropped their last two on the road and are a miserable 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games but the home team is 24-9 ATS in this series and the Razorbacks are 10-4 straight-up. Getting points here that they most likely won't need. Take ARKANSAS!

Tennessee at Kentucky 8:00 ET

Wildcats and Volunteers- What a great matchup! No. 1 Tennessee brings a 19 game winning streak into Lexington to face No. 5 Kentucky in Louisville where the Wildcats are 13-1 straight-up. Both clubs have been tearing it up everywhere they go as the Volunteers are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games as well as 9-5 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Kentucky meanwhile is 8-1 ATS in their last nine but are just 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings. One difference between the two clubs is that Kentucky at time might have five freshmen on the floor while Tennessee will have an experienced senior laden squad that has never played in a 'big game'...Take KENTUCKY!

Iowa at Rutgers 6:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hawkeyes- This has got to be the 'bogus' game of the day as No. 17 Iowa visits Piscataway to take on upstart Rutgers. The Hawkeyes capped an improbable win Sunday with a 3-point shot at the buzzer after trailing by 11 points with 2:09 remaining and they have had six days to pat themselves on the back. Iowa has won five of six meetings since the Knights joined the Big-Ten with the lone loss coming in the last meeting at Rutgers a year ago. The Knights entered the season just 9-63 SU in conference play and have won five this season including a home win 64-61 over than ranked No. 16 Ohio State. Although Iowa is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 and against the Big Ten they are just 12-15-1 ATS in their last 38 road games. Take RUTGERS!

Iowa State at Kansas State 4:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Kansas State after starting Big-12 play 0-2 have reeled off nine straight conference wins with an SEC loss thrown in the mix and are 10-1 SU at home but just 4-7 ATS. Iowa State is off a crushing loss at home against TCU last Saturday and have had a week to stew over what could have been. The Wildcats are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 Big-12 games including 3-0 ATS in the last three meetings with the Cyclones including a 58-57 win in January. The fact that K.State is 10-1 at home and such a small favorite tells me the odds makers give the Cyclones a shot at winning this game outright. Take IOWA STATE!

Indiana at Minnesota 2:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Golden Gophers- There 'numbers' surrounding this contest are not pretty even though both these clubs are over .500. to start with the once proud Indiana Hoosiers have dropped their last two and nine of their last 10 while Minnesota enters off of four straight losses and is just 3-7 ATS at home. Although the Hoosiers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games they are still just 1-7 ATS in their last eight the underdog is 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings, Take INDIANA!

Arizona at Utah 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Utes- It appears that the issues that the U.of Arizona has off the court have affected their play on the court. The Wildcats have lost five straight their longest losing streak in 35 years and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Utah has been disappointing as well this season and are just 3-8 ATS at home and have been dominated by the Cats since joining the Pac-12. Arizona has won four straight in the series and 13 of 14 including an 84-81 OT win the first week of January and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Utah. Take ARIZONA!

Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Thunder- The storyline here should be the amazing run that Russell Westbrook is having with a record 10 consecutive triple-doubles, but instead we have Anthony Davis going into the tank after realizing that he wasn't going to be traded. The flack and push-back about his professionalism has now surfaced as it should after his 3-point effort against Orlando. OKC is 11-5 ATS in New Orleans while the Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games against teams with winning records. Note that Westbrook had a quadruple-double last time out with points, assists, rebounds and 'turnovers.' Although the Pelicans have lost eight of 11 they will gather themselves here, it is a matter of personal pride after losing by 30-points last time out. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Huskies- At 23-1 and No. 9 in the nation Houston has established AAC dominance by defeating Cincinnati 65-58 last time out and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven. As a matter of fact the Cougars have been the best overall point spread team in the country the past three seasons going an amazing 35-16-2 ATS in their last 53 games overall. Houston is 10-1 SU and ATS on the road and have won four of the last five meetings but are 0-3 ATS in the last three meetings with the Huskies. UConn is 12-2 SU at home and 10-4 ATS. Take the points with a slight letdown by the Cougars. Take CONNECTICUT!

Golden State at Portland 10:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Golden State is on another winning streak with five straight and 16 of 17 while Portland dropped their last two at OKC and Dallas and return to home to host the Warriors. GS is 2-1 over the Blazers this season but are 0-4-1 ATS play the second of back-to-back games and are off of a win last night over Utah. Portland is 23-8 SU and 21-11 ATS at home and are 8-0 ATS when playing with one day's rest. Take TRAILBLAZERS!

Miami at Dallas 8:35 ET

Heat (+) over Mavericks- Miami started their current road trip with w Megabucks win at Portland and since then it has been three straight losses with a 'cover' at Golden State. Even with this cold spell on the road the Heat are 17-11 ATS away from South Beach while Dallas is off a loss at Houston and have cooled off after a 7-0 ATS run they are 1-2 in their last three. This may be the final meetings between a pair of NBA greats that went head-to-head in the 2006 NBA Finals when Dwayne Wade led Miami from a 2-0 series deficit defeating the Dirk Nowitzki and crew. A lot of water under the bridge since then and it's still the Heat here. Take MIAMI!

Milwaukee at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bucks- Whoa, hey I think this 'price' makes a very inviting target for the favorite. Milwaukee is moving into the All-Star break with the best record in the East scoring a league second best 117 points per game. But, Giannis Antetokounmpo has had to sit out this past week with knee soreness and upon his return he was less than the 'stellar' player that we are used to watching. Indiana has been better of late and after dropping four straight and has reeled off six straight wins going 5-1 ATS and when you're 'hot' you're hot as they have won 13 of 15 and four straight against the Bucks at home and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall. Oladipo goes down no problem...take INDIANA!

Rutgers at Northwestern 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Rutgers- Both clubs here are bottom feeders in the Big Ten and enter on losing streaks with Rutgers losing their last three and the Wildcats dropping their last four. The Scarlet Knights who haven't won five conference games since 2014 has a chance here against a club that is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 Wednesday games. Northwestern won the first meeting 65-57 in New Jersey and now turn-about is fair play. Take RUTGERS!

Duke at Louisville 9:00 ET

Cardinals and Blue Devils- Duke comes rolling into Louisville off of a huge season sweep of Virginia and have won eight in-a-row going 4-0 ATS in the last four. Louisville is off a heartbreaking overtime loss at Florida State and how they respond is who they are. The Cardinals are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and 12-3-1 ATS after an ATS loss. The Tigers are 12-2 SU at home and play the kind of defense that held ons of the nations offenses (North Carolina) in a 83-62 road win. With the points and the home floor and that pressing defense ...take LOUISVILLE!

Kansas State at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns over Wildcats- I was just about to say how the Longhorns are not of the same quality as team of recent seasons but when I saw that they are favored over No. 18 Kansas State I started looking for what I might have missed. After all Texas is just 14-10 on the season and a very unimpressive 6-8 ATS at home. Kansas State enters with all the 'numbers' behind them as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and they are 10-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Shaka Smart better start to do some coaching and get these guys ready or he won't be around much longer. Take TEXAS!

Michigan at Penn State 8:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wolverines- This has been one of the ugliest cage seasons for Penn State as they dropped their first eight Big Ten encounters and got their lone win at Northwestern last Monday before bowing to Ohio State 74-70 on Thursday. Michigan has the talent to make it to the Final-Four and is 8-2 in Conference with both losses coming on the road to Wisconsin and Iowa. The Lions are 5-11-1 ATS on the season while the Wolverines have been crushing the book, going 23-9-1 ATS on the road and 36-15-1 in their last 52 Big Ten encounters but this one is too one-sided. Take PENN STATE!

Boston at Philadelphia 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over 76ers- The 76ers flexed their muscles against the Lakers on Sunday and they look to be the big and badass team they think they are. The fire-power they have with Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Ben Simmons, JJ Riddick and now Tobias Harris can play with anybody, anytime. The question is with a 'new' personality thrown into the mix will all that talent jell playing with just one ball. Boston on the other hand knows somewhat team ball is about and have what it take to defeat a talent club w like the Sixers. Boston is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 in Philadelphia. The Celtics have dropped two a-in-row at home to both Los Angeles teams with a letdown the second contest against the Clippers after their last second 'come from ahead defeat' to the Lakers. Boston rebounds Full court...take BOSTON!

L.S.U. at Kentucky 7:00 ET

Tigers or Wildcats- Two of the hottest and best teams in the nation clash in Lexington where #4 Kentucky will welcome #21 LSU in a SEC showdown. Both clubs are 9-1 in conference with the Wildcats winning their last 10 going 8-0 ATS in their last eight and are 13-0 at home. The Tigers have won 12 of its last 13 games scoring 80 or more points in 10 of the last 11 games. Kentucky has won 11 of the last 13 meetings with the Tigers last win at Kentucky in 2009 but LSU is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take KENTUCKY!

Michigan State at Wisconsin 7:00 ET

Spartans and Badgers- How the Badgers are ranked in the Top-25 believe that is reward for seasons past as they just don't look like that kind of team to me. They seem a little different to me this year a half-step back so to speak. MSU finished a great Big-Ten ATS run winning nine straight then dropped three straight before recovering against Minnesota 79-55 Saturday. Wisconsin had reeled off six straight wins and covers before dropping a 61-52 decision at Michigan Saturday. The dog has covered the last four with the Badgers winning the last three ATS +12, +7.5 and +17. Take WISCONSIN!

Kansas at T.C.U. 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs over Jayhawks- I believe this is the first time that I have ever seen Kansas an underdog in basketball to Texas Christian. I know it would take more than the Horned Frogs being an improved squad which they are but there would have to be something else something more...and there is. The Jayhawks who have lost their last four on the road have also lost four starters to injuries and are going with four freshman, a first for coach Bill Self since 2013. KU is 1-6 straight-up on the road and 2-6 ATS in their last eight while TCU is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games and 13-6 ATS in their last 19 overall. Take the HORNED FROGS!

Oklahoma at Baylor 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- Baylor has four projected starters on the sideline and have lost their last two while Oklahoma has lost their last four straight-up and four of the last five meetings. Sooners look for revenge from a 77-47 home loss inflicted by the Bears two weeks ago will have Lon Kruger adjustments working for them. The Sooners have a 45-16 all-time advantage in this series and are 3-0-1 ATS as Big-12 underdogs. Take OKLAHOMA!

Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook is setting all kinds of NBA offensive records and it has paid off for the Thunder as they are 17-games over .500. Currently on the three-game win streak OKC has won 10 of 11 but have struggled against the Trailblazers. Portland is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss. The Thunder have won the two meetings this season and it's time for the Blazers to get into the win column. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

Washington at Detroit 7:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Pistons- Trades have changed to face of both these clubs and I don't think it will matter much in the long run as both these squads are a pair of also-rans as far as the NBA playoffs is concerned. The teams have split their first two meetings on the season each holding serve on their home court. Oddly, since the trades both clubs are unbeaten with the Pistons having won their last three while Washington has won their last two. The Wizards are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings and get it done again tonight. Take the WIZARDS!

Charlotte at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Pacers- While most other NBA teams were making moves at the trade deadline the Pacers stood pat and then ended with a huge minus when All-star Victor Oladipo went down for the season. Indiana has picked up the slack by winning five straight going 4-1 ATS defeating teams with losing records. Charlotte is off of a win at Atlanta and are now just one-game under the break even mark but have struggled at Indiana going 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings there. This one without Oladipo should play down to the final buzzer. Take CHARLOTTE!

Virginia at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Tar Heels- This will be a meeting between a rock and a hard place as one of the nation's top offensive teams North Carolina will host the nation's top defensive team in an ACC showdown among a pair of Top-10 squads. The Tar Heels have won their last seven and have defeated the Cavaliers 18 of the last 19 meetings in Chapel Hill and the home team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. With these impressive trends I would expect the Heels to come up favored but the odds makers sees it differently an 'they' usually have a good reason. Take VIRGINIA!

Cincinnati at Houston 4:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Cougars- Both of these AAC clubs are ranked with the home and favored Cougars at No.12 and Cincinnati No. 23. Both clubs enter today's battle 9-1 in conference play and are meetings for the first time this season. The Bearcats enter on a eight game win streak while Houston has reeled off seven straight wins and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games and 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games overall. Both team play tough defense with Cincy taking two of three last season including the conference championship 56-55. Look for this one to come down to the final buzzer a well, take the points. Take CINCINNATI!

Washington at Arizona State 10:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Huskies- Washington is running away with the PAC-12 and doesn’t seem to have many challengers' The Huskies are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and are up against a conference under-achiever in Arizona State who is 9-19-12 ATS in their last 30 Pac-12 contests. The Sun Devils have shown that they are capable and are 10-3 at home but are coming off a 91-70 beatdown at the hands of Washington State as hosts on Thursday. Although the road team has gotten the money is 20 of the last 29 the Devils are 2-1 in the last three meetings. Take the SUN DEVILS!

Duke at Virginia 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (+2) over Cavaliers- Here it comes the battle for the ACC supremacy as No.2 Duke visits No. 3 Virginia. These two clashed in Durham with the Blue Devils out lasting the Cavaliers 72-70 in their non-cover (-3) win where the line moved three points. That is the only blemish on Virginia's ledger (unless of course you look at their elected officials) and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Duke leads the series 120-51 and has won four of the last five meetings. Add the road team is 20-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Take DUKE!

Louisville at Florida State 4:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- Another conference match-up of ranked team as No. 24 Florida State host ACC rival Louisville in what should be a fairly even battle. The Seminoles enter on a four-game winning streak off of the heels of a 3-game slide while the Cardinals have won 7-of-8 including a win over No. 10 Virginia Tech on Monday so they are well rested. FSU is 10-1 SU at home but just 3-8-1 as hosts ATS while Louisville is 7-2 ATS away from home. The Cards are 34-11 lifetime SU over FSU and win here. Take LOUISVILLE!

Auburn at L.S.U. 2:00 ET

War Eagles (+) over Tigers- LSU has been playing great basketball winning 9-of-10 including a 92-88 overtime win at Mississippi State on Wednesday with their only loss 90-89 to Arkansas. Auburn meanwhile has rallied and won their last three after a 3-game losing streak but has fallen from the Top-25. Seems a bit 'light' for the No. 22 ranked team playing at home to be such a meager favorite for a team that is 11-1 SU at home against a team that is 1-4 SU in true road games. Add that the road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and that the War Eagles are 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. It feels like a 'suckers' bet to me...Take AUBURN!

Kentucky at Mississippi State 1:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A pair of ranked SEC clubs square off in Starkville as No. 19 Mississippi State hosts No. 5 Kentucky. After what was a dreadful start to the season for Kentucky losing their opener by 40+ points to Duke the Wildcats have shown their metal climbing back with a current nine-game winning streak and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven overall. The Bulldogs have been like a yoyo splitting wins and losses their six with the win looking to show up here. State is 10-2 SU at home and the home team is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings. Look for the Bulldogs to bite hard Saturday. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Miami at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Heat (+) over Kings- Sometimes I just can't figure out what GM's are thinking when they make trade deadline moves. Sacramento who has been so good to 'us' this season is about to make the NBA playoffs for the first time after a 12-year drought. The Kings' GM Vlade Divac sent forwards Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph to Dallas for Harrison Barnes and have lost some valuable minutes of playing time. Miami meanwhile has a healthy Hassan Whiteside back in action and he is off of his 28 point, 12 rebound and four blocked shots performance in their 118-108 win at Portland. The Heat are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings in Sacramento. Take MIAMI!

Denver at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over 76ers- Okay so now the 76ers have acquired Tobias Harris in another trade who averages over 20-points per contest along with eight rebounds and 2.7 assists. I am sure of one thing and that is those numbers will drop as the egos of Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler will pursuit their personal statistics. Denver has lost their first two on this four-game road trip and are 1-6 in their last seven road gams and just 2-7-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Still, there is only one basketball allowed in play at a time and Philly is beginning to struggle with that concept. Take DENVER!

New York at Detroit 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Pistons- It appears the Knicks will accomplish their goal of having the worst record in the league as they have lost 14 straight and an unbelievable 27 of 29 straight-up. New York has gutted what roster they did have with trades and releases but have acquired the guy that the wanted in the draft two years ago as Dennis Smith Jr. acquired from Dallas. A second year player, he believes that he his an elite player and should be the centerpiece of any offense showed the Knicks by taking 25 shots from the floor in his first New York experience. Although just 6-21 SU on the road New York is 13-13-1 ATS on the road while the Pistons are 11-16-1 ATS at home. With fresh blood on the floor against a stale and lifeless clubs the Knicks get the money. Take NEW YORK!

San Antonio at Portland 10:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- Well the Rodeo Trip for San Antonio has started on a poor note as they are 0-2 after last night's 141-102 beating at Golden State. Coach Gregg Popovich was truly upset by the Spurs performance and is pointing out their lack of effort. In head-to-head action the Spurs are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five meetings and will be all-in here. Look for a strong effort from one of the only NBA franchise left with any class at all. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Washington at Arizona 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Huskies- Washington is on an 11-game winning streak going 9-1-1 ATS during that run. Arizona who was expected to be the class of the PAC-12 have dropped their last three and have been a huge conference disappointment at 5-4. The Huskies are 9-0 in PAC-12 action and have a 3-game lead at the mid-point of conference play and may not be fully committed here. Arizona has their eight game series winning steak stopped again the Huskies last February ans I expect the Wildcats who are 10-2 SU at home to start a new winning streak here. Take ARIZONA!

Cincinnati at Memphis 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Bearcats- Cincinnati have climbed to No. 25 in the national rankings and they are a dominant figure in the AAC with an 8-1 record. Memphis may not be up to their normal standard but they are 11-1 straight-up at home while going 8-4 ATS with their only loss coming against No. 1 Tennessee. The Bearcats could get caught looking ahead to their weekend match against Houston as the Tigers their last two and three of their last four. Although the Bearcats have won the last four meetings and six of eight this is a spot for the Tigers. Take MEMPHIS!

Houston at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cougars- Houston who enters Orlando on a six-game winning streak is 21-1 on the season earning a No. 12 ranking and is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Central Florida on the other hand has won 31 home games in-a-row which is the nation's longest active streak. The Knights have won three of their last four and have a huge presence in the middle with 7-6 Tacko Fall who averages 2.8 blocks and will force the Cougars to adjust their shots. Central is just 5-44 All-time against ranked teams but a pair of those wins came the last two seasons. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Houston at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Rockets- James Harden has scored 30 or more points in 27 straight games but it doesn't do much good in the long run if there are no other contributors. Houston is beset with injuries as Chris Paul, Clint Capela and Eric Gordon are sidelined and that wears on a team that is 9-17 ATS on the road. Sacramento who has won three straight and is 19-8 ATS at home look to get a measure of revenge over the Rockets who defeated them 132-112 at home in November. The Kings have missed the playoffs 12 straight years and will break that streak this season. Take SACRAMENTO.

Charlotte at Dallas 8:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Mavericks- The Hornets who are just 7-18 SU and 19-9 at home on the road blew a 20-point lead at home against the LA Clippers last night. Charlotte is now one-game under .500 and were destroyed by the Mavericks 122-84 in the last meeting at home and will look forward to the second meeting in Dallas where they are 4-1 ATS in the last five. I suspect that it will take some time for newly acquired Trey Burke, Tom Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee in fit in and of course Porzingis is down until next season. Take CHARLOTTE!

Washington at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Bucks- There should be nothing but one-way action on this matchup! Milwaukee has just completed a 10-day five game road trip with four wins and have had the best record in the East since December 7 and now have the best overall record. Washington on the other hand has lost four of five including and have received the news that John Wall will be gone the rest of this season and all of the next. The oddity here is that the Wizards who are just 6-20 on the road have defeated the Bucks twice in Milwaukee this season. After surrendering 268 points in their last two games the Wiz should 'buck-up.' Take WASHINGTON!

Maryland at Nebraska 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Cornhuskers- Maryland started 7-1 in Big Ten action but has dropped three of four while the Cornhuskers never got started and are 3-8 in conference play and have lost five straight. These two will be butting heads as the Terrapins are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games but Nebraska has been a bully at home going 18-7-1 72% ATS in their last 26 home games. The Terps have the shooting advantage hitting 40% from beyond the arc while the mis-firing Huskers are at just 30%. but the key factor here is that the Cornhuskers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 at home. Take NEBRASKA!

Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- Streaking clubs that are moving in opposite directions clash in Atlanta where Georgia Tech has dropped their last three games will host Clemson who has won their last two and five of six. The Tigers bounced back after losing five of their first six ACC games but are still just 1-4 Su in true road games and 3-6 ATS overall away from home. Georgia Tech is 15-7 ATS on the season including 9-5 SU at home. The key factor here is the Yellow Jackets record as hosts going 19-8 ATS in their last 27 in Atlanta. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Connecticut at Temple 6:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Owls- This one could surprise 'us' as the Huskies are one of the more improved team s in college basketball and should be motivated here. Temple who is 8-2 SU at home are a mere 3-9-1 ATS as hosts while Connecticut has problems of their own going 0-4 SU in true road games and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games. The Owls have played tough against better competition but falter against lesser foes. Take CONNECTICUT!

Miami at Portland 10:30 ET

heat (+) over Trailblazers- After a slow start Miami finally got to the break-even mark only to drop their last three all at home and are now 3-games under .500 while Portland has won their last three and six of seven as well as eight straight at home. These two met right after Christmas in Miami and the Heat got the best of the Trailblazers 120-111 as a -1.5-favorite but they are 0-4 ATS in their last four in Portland and the Blazers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six against teams with losing records. 22-7 SU at home and 19-10 ATS. With the addition of Rodney Hood who will see more playing time than both traded players Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin will add more quality minutes on the floor. But, it is MIAMI!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Timberwolves-- Karl-Anthony Towns has been schooling the opposition of late hitting the game winner against the Grizzlies last Wednesday in their 99-97 (-3) overtime win and on-cover. He followed that up with a 31-point and 12 rebound performance at Denver. The Timberwolves struggle on the road winning just eight of 25 and don't handle adversity well going 0-5 ATS after a straight-up loss. Memphis has had its way against the Wolves and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Toronto at Philadelphia 8:05 ET

Raptors (+) over 76ers- These two powerhouses met three times before the holidays with Toronto winning the first two at home before the 76ers broke out with a 126-101 win. It is difficult to gage what recent history between these two actually means as both clubs have mad major overhauls in the last 12 months but, the Raptors are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Toronto has a balanced lineup and even with the likes of All-star guard Kyle Lowry and who will most likely be sidelined as they are 8-4 without Lowry and 11-3 when Kawhi Leonard is 'resting.' The Sixers were missing JJ Redick in their loss at Sacramento Saturday and forward Wilson Chandler will be out two weeks. The Raptors are 16-11 straight-up on the road and the 76ers are 21-5 SU at home but just 14-12 ATS. Take TORONTO

N.C. State at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Tar Heels- These two ranked intra-state rivals are moving in different directions as the season matures. No. 10 North Carolina has won five straight and nine of 10 while NC State has dropped their last two setting an NCAA record for ineptitude since the inception of the shot-clock by scoring just 24 points at Virginia Tech Saturday. In that contest (if you can call it that) the Wolfpack shot 2-28 7.1% from 3-point range and 9-54 16.7% overall from the floor. NC State's high scorer C.J. Bryce had 7-points and Braxton Beverly played the most minutes and was 0-12 from the field including 0-9 from beyond the arc. When teams get crushed like that, especially good teams, they come out with huge intensity and battle down to the final horn their nest time out. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

Florida State at Syracuse 8:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Orange- It always amazes me when teams in the same conference with the same records play each other and one is ranked and the other gets no consideration. No. 24 Florida State invades the Carrier Dome and are on the upswing again winning their last three after a 1-4 losing spurt. Syracuse is 7-2 in ACC action with a win over Duke on their resume an are 11-3 SU at home. The Seminoles won the lone matchup in overtime last season 101-90 but have lost five of the last eight meetings but get the money today. Take FLORIDA STATE!

St. John's at Marquette 8:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Golden Eagles- These two met on New Years Day and the Red Storm destroyed the Golden Eagles 89-69 and are now 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Since that defeat No. 9 Marquette has reeled off eight straight wins going 7-1 ATS including 5-0 ATS in the last five overall. The former Warriors are 14-0 Su at home (11-3 ATS) 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. St. Johns was routed by Duke 91-61 Saturday and look to rebound against a quality team that they know they can play with as they already handed the Eagles one of their three losses. It happens again tonight. Take ST. JOHN'S!

San Antonio Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Spurs- San Antonio who has won five straight is embarking on their annual 'rodeo road trip' where they play eight straight road games that span thru the ALL-Star break. Last season it was a six-game trip that saw the Spurs go 2-4. Sacramento has won their last two including an impressive win over the Sixers on Saturday and is a stellar 18-8 ATS at home while San Antonio is just 10-15 straight-up on the road. The Spurs had defeated the Kings 14 consecutive times (11-4-1 ATS) before their streak was broken by Sacramento in November. Kings rule here...take SACRAMENTO!

Houston at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Rockets- The Suns won't just set in the West they are trying to once agin procure the No. 1 draft pack this season and have lost 10 straight. But, they have some work to do as the Knicks are racing to the finish line with 13 straight losses and just unloaded anything they had worth watching. Houston has won the last eight in the series and with James Harden running the floor there probably be very little defense here tonight. Although Phoenix is just 7-20 SU at home they are 11-16 ATS while the Rockets are 9-16 ATS on the road. The Rockets are just a dog team that will play down to their opposition and are 0-5 ATS in their last five after an ATS win. Take PHOENIX!

Iowa State at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Cyclones- No. 20 Iowa State has won their last three and is 6-3 in Big-12 action while Oklahoma has dropped their last two and are just 3-6 in conference action having lost four of their last five. The Cyclones are the number 1 scoring team in the Big-12 with 79-points per, 73.3 FT's and 48.4 FG's while Oklahoma is second in conference rebounding and are 8-2 SU at home while Iowa State is 3-3 in true road games. Add that the Sooners are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall while the Cyclones are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings but the home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10. Just a good spot for the Sooners to show up. Take OKLAHOMA!

West Virginia at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (-) over Mountaineers- Missed out on both these clubs on Saturday playing Texas Tech who lost to Kansas and passing on West Virginia who punished Oklahoma 79-71. Now, tonight I suspect that there just might be some interest in Texas Tech having lost four of their last six while the Mountaineers who are 13-6-1 ATS on Monday nights have taken a dive this season. Bob Huggins' club has fallen on hard times this year and have been beset with injuries as West Virginia is 0-5 in true road games and 2-8 ATS overall away from Morgantown but the road team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Red Raiders number are pitiful as they are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 overall and 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 against the Big-12. So, we have a pair of teams that are struggling to win bit one has talent. Take TEXAS TECH!

Penn State at Northwestern 8:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wildcats- I wonder how many people are 'chasing' the Lions with them winless 0-10 in Big Ten action and are 0-6 in true road games. Northwestern must be chomping at the bit after dropping their last two on the road to No. 23 Wisconsin and No. 24 Maryland. Although Penn State is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 conference games they have dominated the Wildcats going 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Add that Northwestern is 2-6 ATS in their last eight leaves me with the Lions. Take PENN STATE!

Denver at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Nuggets- Denver has won six in-a-row and is just marching thru the NBA season racking up wins and are tied with Golden State for the best record (37-15) in the West. Detroit after a quick start to the season (13-7) has reverted back to form. The Nuggets back court has taken a hit as guards Jamal Murray and Gary Harris are sidelined as they won 107-106 Saturday night in Minnesota and are 4-1 ATS in their last four road games. Detroit has to regroup after blowing a 25-point lead to the Clippers on Saturday as they were outscored 64-36 in the second half. Look for the Pistons to bounce back with a complete effort tonight. Take DETROIT!

Philadelphia at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over 76ers- I love playing 'on' both these every chance I get and tonight I have two chances. Philadelphia is off of a huge win at Golden State Thursday and the Kings are off of a 135-122 win over Atlanta and swept the two-game series last year but had lost the previous six meetings ATS. The Sixers are still 9-1 ATS in their last 10 in Sacramento and 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. But, this is a different Kings regime as they are 17-8 ATS at home tis season where as the 76ers are 11-15 ATS on the road. Take SACRAMENTO!

Houston at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (-) over Rockets- Last night 'we' posted Denver as 'our' Highest-Rated' Megabucks and they came though easily as the Rockets were grounded. To tell you the true I see the same thing over again tonight. This is the story of teams that have one player control all the action they can be flashy and win here and there at times but never on a champIons team (ie Westbrook, Maravich, the Big O) they just don't win. Add that Houston has had their runs and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games over all and 0-3-1 ATS against the Jazz in the last four meetings! Take UTAH!

LA Lakers at Golden State 8:30 ET

Warriors (-) over Lakers- Lebron's back and the Lakers are already 1-0 with an overtime win against the Clippers on Thursday while Golden State was man-handled by the 76ers.With or without Clay Thompson there are so many reasons to be on the Warriors here. They rebound off a loss coming back on a days rest 4-0 ATS and the dominate the Lakers. Golden State is 9-3 ATS when hosting LA and James will get a taste of that tonight. Lay it...take the WARRIORS!

Tennessee at Texas A&M 8:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Volunteers- Okay, the Vols are No. 1 and they deserve to be there...for now. Winners of 15 straight Tennessee is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in true road games and they are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games overall. For Texas A&M it has been a struggle at 8-11 and 6-6 at home but with a horrific 3-9 ATS at home. The Aggies don't have the offensive firepower of the Volunteers but they will have their 'Famous 12th-Man' as their home court against the nation's No. 1. Aggies play tough here. Take TEXAS A&M!

Kentucky at Florida 4:00 ET

Gators (+) over Wildcats- It has been a bit of a struggle for Florida this season as they are 4-4 in their last eight while the Wildcats seem to improve each time out winning their last seven and 9-of-10. One thing though the Gators like getting ready for the spotlight when Kentucky is around as they are 3-1 SU and ATS in the past two seasons. The favorite has made the money seven of the last eight meetings but the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine. This could be a stinker with both teams playing such tough defense but Florida only allows 62.7 points per contest and can surprise late. Take FLORIDA!

Texas Tech at Kansas 4:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Another scary one where the 'numbers' just say no but the talent and spot says something else. Both clubs are ranked and have hurt the 'backers' with the Red Raiders going 7-13-1 ATS and Kansas 8-13 ATS including 4-7 ATS at home. 'We' have done pretty well 'against' the Jayhawks especially on Saturday's when they are 2-9 ATS. But, Tech has been even worse going 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 Big-12 game sand they are just 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings at Kansas. When I start to examine talent I can't help but believe the injuries to this 'Hawks squad has been impactful and with the Red Raiders having the third best defense in college basketball behind only Virginia and Michigan. Take TEXAS TECH!

Mississippi State at Mississippi 3:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- My goodness I haven't realized until now how one-sided this series has been of late with Mississippi winning and getting the money in seven of the last eight meetings. The Rebels have already beaten the Bulldogs this season turning the trick in Starkville 81-77 as a 5-point underdog. The closer one looks the worse it seem for Mississippi State as Ole Miss is 17-4 ATS in their last 21 home games and the home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings. So, what am I supposed to let that scare me (well it does a bit), not enough to keep me off the 'right' side. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Notre Dame at Boston College 2:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Eagles- Notre Dame may be away from the 'Golden Dome' but they have a golden opportunity to win their first true road game (0-4) against a team with equal ineptitude. Boston College has lost six of eight and are 1-7 in their last eight home games while the Irish are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. This is considered the Jesuits 'Holy War' and both sides will come out firing. Take the FIGHTING IRISH!

Oklahoma City at Miami 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Thunder- It appears Russell Westbrook is tired of James Harden getting the headlines as he has posted four straight triple-doubles and along with Paul George has led Oklahoma City to six straight victories. Miami has struggled of late losing five of their last eight games and are just 11-14 Su and ATS at home. The Thunder who are 15-11 both SU and ATS on the road have won the past five meetings but 7-foot center Steven Adam (ankle) and guard Terrance Fergusson (back) will be missing tonight for OKC and Heat center Hassan Whiteside will take advantage. Take MIAMI!

Michigan at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- No. 5 ranked Michigan has rebounded from their single loss at Wisconsin with three straight wins and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Wolverines have been dominate in Big Ten action going 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 conference games and are 22-8-1 in their last 31 road games. Iowa has dropped their last two games following a five game winning streak but is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings at home versus Michigan. This is just a good spot for the Hawkeyes to perform well. Take IOWA!

Philadelphia at Golden State 11:00 ET

76ers (+) over Warriors- I love both these teams I really do but I am always afraid to get on them as so often they are not playing with a full deck so to speak. Players take days off too often and pout for the slightest reason because of the huge fragile egos. But, one thing is for certain both these clubs have the best talent in the league. This match-up is sort of a mini all-star game without the headlines but with all the headliners. Golden State has won 11 in-a-row and with the insertion of Boogie Cousins they are more powerful than ever as he has already played a strong role. So now Philadelphia shows up with talent led by the 'strength' of Joel Embiid along with Jimmy Walker and then Ben Simmons. Does it matter...the Warriors have won the last 10 meetings although the 76ers are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. This one, well...I want PHILADELPHIA!

Oregon at Utah 9:00 ET

Ducks (+) over Utes- Utah's basketball team much like their football team this past season just doesn't measure up to what I am used to seeing. In past past we have seen Utah play quality ball that always gave up a fair shake for our money and currently they have won four straight and are 6-1 both Su and ATS in their last seven. But, things have changed as you can see by what the odds maker thinks of the Utes at home even after winning their last four. (And that's my point) Oregon has struggled without Bol Bol in the line-up but have always given Utah fits on the hardwood as the Ducks are 8-1-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take OREGON!

Brooklyn at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (-) over Nets- In season's past I would always be looking for a 'spot' to play on the Nets and now it seems every time they take the floor they are in a 'spot.' San Antonio is off of a win over the Suns and of course coach Popovich read them the riot act so I expect a concerted effort out of the Spurs tonight. Brooklyn has won seven of eight and are 11-3 in January and truly look like a franchise that has turned the corner (See NY Knicks). The Nets admit that they are dragging and look toward the All-star break. There is a another hurdle they will have to overcome as Brooklyn has lost 15 straight in San Antonio and are 7-25 1 ATS in the last 33 meetings and that's not going to change tonight. Take the SPURS!

Xavier at Georgetown 8:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Hoyas- Georgetown came up with the gams they want beating St. John's on Sunday as Patrick Ewing finally gets to gloat over Chris Mullins (believe me Ewing will NOT gloat over Mullins as he has always carried himself with class. Xavier has dropped their last three but it isn't like they didn't show up. Fighting hard they succumbed to Villanova 85-75 and then dropped a pair at home tp Providence 64-62 and faltering down the stretch in losing to Marquette 87-82 on Saturday. I really think the Musketeers here are they are hungry off of three straight losses and they have had great success over Georgetown winning 14 of 18 meetings including six straight Big East meetings. The Hoyas should return to character as they are 14-38-1 ATS in their last 53 home game and the road team is 7-2 ATS and thats enough for me. Take XAVIER!

Milwaukee at Toronto 8:05 ET

Bucks (+) over Raptors- The 'line' says it all to me. I just look at Toronto leading the East in wins, at home where they are 21-4 straight-up, with Kawhi Leonard healthy it doesn't matter to me who the opposition is I feel the Raptors should always be a 5-point favorite at home (excepting the Warriors). But, ya know what they are playing the Bucks who actually lead the East by a half-game who have won 2-of-3 meetings this season including an early December win in Toronto. They are also 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Toronto. Take MILWAUKEE!

Purdue at Penn State 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- There are two reasons that I will be playing against Purdue here. The first of which is that they can't possibly recover emotionally from winning 'our' Big Ten Game of the Year (1-0) last Saturday when they beat Michigan State. It was 'our' first GOY release of the season and the next GOY winner comes this weekend. What is going on with Penn State? They have lost seven in-a-row and are 0-9 in the Big Ten play. Purdue has won their last five and are off of that huge win but they are just 2-4 straight in true road games. The Boilermakers should certainly have a letdown because they have accomplished their mission already. Lions will have to scape and claw to come up with their first conference win. Take PENN STATE!

Utah at Portland 10:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Trailblazers- The Jazz have started to put it together winning their last three and nine of their last 10 and they have the Trailblazers in their sights. Utah has won the last three meetings and are 14-12 SU on the road. Portland is one of the stronger teams when playing at home going 21-7 Su and a very profitable 18-10 ATS. The Blazers have won five of their last six and have won seven straight at home but their great backcourt is troubled as Damian Lillard was sidelined Saturday and will be missed. Take UTAH!

S.M.U at Wichita State 9:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Shockers- My first thoughts are 'How the mighty have fallen.' A few short season's ago 'we' were talking about Wichita State going undefeated on their way to the Final-Four. Now, they are under the break even mark (8-11) and struggling in the AAC. The Mustangs have been what most expected and can have the ability to buck the Shockers here, as Wichita State is the worst shooting team in the conference and SMU averages 13.4 offensive rebounds a game. The Shockers are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall and continue their slide here. Take SOUTHERN METHODIST!

Illinois at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Illini (+) over Golden Gophers- Whoa, come on, not here, I really don't want to, but like Texas last night we must. Will somebody set me straight about this Illini team and I imagine that I will learn more tonight. I just saw Minnesota control and defeat Iowa Monday night while Illinois was shocking the Big Ten at Maryland 78-67 and have already ponded the Gophers 95-68 at home. Now most would expect the revenge factor to work for Minnesota but they off of a big home win over Iowa but that is not the norm. Minnesota is not only 2-6 ATS in their last eight at home they are 8-17 ATS in the last 25 versus the Big Ten. Add that the Illini are 21-9 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Take ILLINOIS!

Syracuse at Boston College 8:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Orange- Last season these two ACC schools split their season series with the home teams winning by 18 and 15 points. After starting 0-4 in conference Boston College has won their last two while the Orange started 5-1 but were pounded at Virginia Tech 78-56 on Saturday. Although Syracuse has played 20 games they have only played four true road games while BC is 8-4 straight-up at home. This should be a close had fought battle between a pair of clubs that built their basketball reputations in the Big East. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Mississippi State at Alabama 8:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Both clubs are at 3-3 in SEC action with Alabama winning 10 of the last 12 meetings against the Bulldogs with State prevailing in the second meeting 67-63 last season. Mississippi State rebounded from their 76-55 loss to Kentucky with a home 92-84 win over Auburn while the Tide is off of a loss at Baylor. But Alabama is are 7-3-1 in their last 11 games overall and 7-3 ATS against the SEC. The Bulldogs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and get the money here. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Thunder- A pair of streaking clubs meet in Orlando where the Thunder enter on a five-game positive run while the Magic have dropped their last three. OKC is off a huge home win over the NBA's best on Sunday defeating Milwaukee 118-112 while the Magic have been competitive in their losses falling by 4,4 and 5 going 2-1 ATS. You know there are a number of oddities that occur between teams that meet time and again. One of them is that Orlando seems to have OKC's number. They split the series last year each protecting home court but the Magic are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and add that they are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five games against teams with winning records. Take ORLANDO!

Washington at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Wizards- Washington may have 11 more wins than the Cavaliers but they are dead even in the most important category the ATS record where the Wizards are 22-27 while Cleveland is 22-27-2 ATS. Washington is such a dog team and they have shown they selfs to play 'down' to their competition as they are 1-6 ATS when playing teams with a winning percentage under 40% and the Cavs qualify. The wiz are 6-19 straight-up on the road and the points will be worth taking here. Take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee just had a six-game winning streak stopped at OKC 118-112 as a 1.5-point favorite and they haven't lost back-tp-back games this season. The last time the Bucks were in Detroit they won 107-104 as 'the 'Greek Freak' was 15 of 21 from the field with 32 points and 12 rebounds. That brings the series record to 3-0 (2-0-1 ATS) this season against the Pistons. Detroit who is still an Eastern Conference playoff hopeful has dropped three of their last four but is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Detroit. The Pistons have had their ebb and flow and is looking get one over the Bucks. Take DETROIT!

Kansas at Texas 7:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- I'm hoping for a little Shaka magic here. Texas is having problems and have dropped their last two not to mention the problems they have had against Kansas over the years losing 32 of 40 meetings including 6-10 at home. Everyone is aware of the Jayhawks loss to Kentucky Saturday and it wasn't because they were looking ahead, the Longhorns on the other hand lost their second in-a-row have lost five of seven and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. Kansas is 88-11 straight-up after a loss (3-0 tis season) and the number here tells me Texas will have to win the game. Looks inviting if you have any sense at all. But Kansas does have kinks in their armor with their big man sidelined. Take the LONGHORNS...

Virginia at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cavaliers- Oh, Virginia is good 'we' know that and although they have failed in the past they do have a legitimate shot at least at the Final-4. There will be a contrast in styles here as the best defensive team in the nation will try and shut down the high scoring Wolfpack. I'm concerned about this because defense travels well and the Cavaliers bring it better then most but, N.C State is 12-1 straight-up and averaging 88.8 points per game at home Not to say that there isn’t a number of red flags which can be expected against a program like Virginia's. List to this they are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 road games and 36-14-1 ATS in their last 51 overall. They are also 8-1 ATS in their last nine visits to Raleigh along with the road team 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings. Not to fear, it's not perfect and this is a spot for the Wolfpack to shine. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

Texas Christian at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) Red Raiders- Texas Tech started the season 15-1 by beating up on non-conference foes and then dropped three starts in Big-12 action. The Red Raiders are 11-1 straight-up at home but just 3-8-1 ATS as hosts and 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games. Texas Christian on the other hand is just 1-3 SU in true road games but a rewarding 6-2 ATS away from home. The 'numbers' surrounding this encounter are all one-sided as TCU is 12-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall while Tech is 8-21-2 ATS in their last 31 games overall and 5-17-2 in their last 24 games in the Big-12 and finally the road team is 13-3-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!