Golden State Warriors.

NBA Finals Game of the Year.

Game 520.

5:00 pm pst. 

My friends, make no mistake of it, Boston dominated Game 1. They came in with a game plan, executed it, and took a very crucial road victory. Well, Golden State desperately needs to win Game 2. Not only to even up to series, but to establish their presence in this matchup. This isn’t the “due-for” factor or the “zig zag” theory. This is logic. The Warriors have not lost back-to-back games this postseason. As a matter fact they have not dropped two games in a row in over two months. In the series opener, Golden State only shot 44% overall from the floor, 42% from beyond the arc, and only went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 11 out of 15 free throws. They also allowed Boston to put up 120 points. That has only happened twice this entire postseason. And they faced some very good offenses. You can expect both teams to be basically at full force in this match up. Anyone that can suit up and play, will suit up and play. Having said that, look for the Warriors to make their shots on offense, play a little more physically, go to the line and make their free throws, and do what they do defensively. And that is to frustrate opponents’ offenses. There is no way Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and company will drop a second game at home and go down two games to zero in the series. They are also 5-1 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played at the Chase Center, and 5-2 against the spread the last seven games played overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

NBA Finals Game 1 Winner.

Game 518.

6:00 pm pst.

There is no question both of these teams belong here. But there are certainly more than a few advantages on the side of the Warriors. First of all, they’re playing at home where they sport a 39-10 SU record this season. They have also covered four straight at the Chase Center. Next, they had a few extra days to rest, heal, and prepare for the Championship series. And lastly, which I feel is the most important, this is a whole different monster of an opponent than the Celtics have faced in the playoffs. In the first several rounds, Boston had to deal with very good opponents. But each of the opponents have one main player they had to contain. That is not the case here. Golden State is chock-full of talent. And they can beat you both inside and out. Not only that, but an enormous amount of the Celtics success comes in transition. They are excellent in transition. However, they will not have that same opportunity here in this match up with the Warriors. Golden State owns one of the nastiest, most frustrating, and well-disciplined defenses in the NBA. They can swarm you man-to-man, they can play zone, they are excellent on the boards, they can steal the ball, they can create turnovers, and they can force a lot of mistakes. There is one more major factor here in the first game of the NBA finals that significantly benefits the Warriors. Their players have a lot more postseason experience. They don’t rattle very easily in big game situations. Obviously, the Celtics have played well. They got to the Finals. But they certainly have some cracks and the Warriors can and will exploit those cracks. Boston is 2-5-1 against the spread the last eight games following a straight up win. Golden State is 5-1 against the spread the last six games overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 509.

5:30 pm pst.

Boston had a chance to finish off the series at home on Friday. The Celtics are no stranger to winning under pressure in the postseason. If you recall they took the final two matchups with the Bucks to take that series. Both teams have a few players listed as questionable here. However, Miami’s injuries are a little more significant. With Lowry and Herro being the most important. As of post, reports are that Lowry, hampered with a hamstring issue will play. And most likely, Herro, dealing with a groin issue, will not. Check status on both as these are just early morning reports. Through their 17 games played this playoffs campaign, the Boston Celtics have never not covered back-to-back games. For our purposes this is huge. Look for The Boston scoring leaders, Tatum and Brown to take this came on their shoulders and light up to scoreboard. The Celtics are 4-1 against this spread the last five games played at the FTX arena, 6-0 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss, and 6-1 against the spread the last seven games played as a road favorite. Take Boston. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Slam Dunk Game of the Year.

Game 563.

6 pm pst.

 Taking Game 1 and 2 of this series at home, the odds makers are looking to beat you here. But we aren’t going to fall for the trap as the Warriors have won and covered three straight in the postseason. Their frustrating defense along with their very deep, talented, and experienced bench and crafty team, is just too strong in the series for Dallas to handle. Giving them points here is a huge mistake. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Western Conference Finals Game of the Year.

Game 539.

6 PM PST/9 PM EST.

I’m not looking to take away anything from the Golden State Warriors series win over the Memphis Grizzlies. But their opponent was without superstar Ja Morant for a few contests. The Dallas Mavericks got better as the series with the Phoenix Suns progressed. Their offense was on-fire while their defense really stepped up to hold the Suns powerful “O” intact the last several games. The Warriors are an excellent team and certainly deserve to be here. However, the Mavericks own a frustrating defense overall and particularly from beyond the arc where Golden State excels. Looking at the health of both teams, Dallas is quite a bit healthier as they’re only listed injured player is Hardaway Jr. On the other hand, the Warriors have several guys, significant cogs in the wheel, that will be missing here or at the very least, banged-up. This was evident recently where they struggled to cover the spread. They are just 3-5 their last eight games against the spread these playoffs. They haven’t exactly been blowing away opponents. On the other hand, The Mavericks covered four of their last five coming into the Western Conference Finals. And this season have had their way in this Conference rivalry winning and covering three or four meetings with Golden State. Going back a bit, they are 6-1 against the spread the last seven meetings in Golden State and 7-3 the last 10 overall meetings with Golden State. The Warriors are 0-5 against the spread the last five games played following a straight up wind. This is way too many points to give the very scrappy, Dallas team. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

2nd Rd GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 533.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

6:30 pm pst/9:30 pm est.

MONEY LINE -130 Consensus.

It’s no coincidence that once Golden State started getting healthy, they started piling up victories. This is one of the most talented, experienced, and well-coached teams in the NBA. And they entered the postseason with several of their stars well-rested. Sports fans, the Memphis Grizzlies certainly earned their second-place seeding in the Western Conference. This is a very good team that can score points on just about any opponent. However, once the playoffs arrive, you can throw whatever you did in the regular season right out the window. A few things this team lacks are playoff experience and a true on-the-court battle-tested leader. Ja Morant is going to be a superstar in this league for years to come. But we did see him play erratically through the first round, struggling in three of the games. As I mentioned earlier, this team can score. Many may not realize it, but very quietly the Warriors possess the NBA’s third-ranked scoring defense. As a matter fact, they rank in the top-five defensively in every major category. In Game 1, their explosive offense was hampered due to a couple of key factors. For starters Draymond Green got tossed after playing only 17-minutes. Next, starters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson along with big-time bench contributor, Gary Payton II, all found themselves in foul trouble in the first period. This significantly impacted head coach, Steve Kerr’s gameplan along with his ability to rotate players in and out. Memphis isn’t accustomed to facing teams that can keep pace with them offensively. Throw into the mix that Golden State’s defense is one of the most frustrating in basketball. And their veterans have an enormous amount of postseason experience under their belts. And this adds up to the Warriors getting a big Game 2 victory. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Slam Dunk play.

Game 565.

7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

Very simply, Dallas is just playing better basketball than Utah. They started the series very competitively without their superstar, Luka Doncic. Yes, in his first game back they dropped the game, but they still played very competitively as the forward was getting his sea legs. Well, Game 5 had a much different outcome. The Mavericks blew away the Jazz 102-77 to give them four consecutive covers in this series. Without question Utah has a lot more pressure on them here. They play in front of their home crowd who is used to them not succeeding in the postseason. That will weigh on their shoulders during this matchup. And less pressure, momentum, and having Doncic on the floor and healthy, there is no question in my mind that the Mavericks win this game. Throw into the mix that Donovan Mitchell is a little banged-up and that spells DOOM for Utah. The Mavericks are 4-0 against the spread the last four meetings at the Jazz, 4-0 against the spread the last four games played on the road, and 20-8 against the spread the last 28 games played versus teams with a winning record. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

SD play.

Game 536.

6:30 pm pst.

With The series tied 2-2, Dallas doesn’t just want this victory here tonight, they need it. It seems as though the Mavericks, which have covered Games 2, 3, and 4, have the recipe for frustrating Utah. As everyone knows, star forward, Luka Doncic returned in Game 4. Don’t overthink the fact that when he finally got back on the floor that the team lost. He really didn’t get into a rhythm until just before the half. That would concern me more than anything if I were the Jazz. Dallas has covered four of the last five matchups in this rivalry at home and eight of the last nine overall. This is an issue for Utah, as they are not a strong road team. They are also not very good in the role of an underdog or when playing on just one days rest. They sport a 6-19-1 against the spread mark the last 26 games played on the road, an 0-4 against the spread mark the last four games played as an underdog, an 1-9 against the spread mark the last 10 games played on one days rest. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Las Vegas Strip Move Game of the Month.

Game 523.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

Up 3-0, Golden State can get some extra rest by putting Denver here away as their next matchup will be between the Memphis/Minnesota winner. That series is tied 2-2. The Warriors haven’t just won every game in this series, they’ve won each one with ease. And for us sportsbettors, they have covered all three as well, winning by an average margin of 13.6 points per game. The Nuggets aren’t just losing this series, they have a dropped the last four overall straight up. And they have also dropped seven of the last nine against the spread. Denver is just simply way in over their heads here as they have failed to cover the last five meetings with Golden State, 18 of the last 24 games played at home, and the last five played as a home underdog. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Golden State.

NBA 1st RD GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 573.

7:00 pm pst.10:00 pm est.

It’s no coincidence that when Golden State started getting healthy, they started winning games. Not only have they won seven in a row straight up, they are also 7-1 against the spread the last eight. Of course, this includes Games 1 and 2 of this series thumping Denver by 16 and 20-points. The starting five of Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins, and Green are enough to give any opponent nightmares. Throw into the mix the fact that their bench has been stepping up as well, and this is one outstanding basketball team. Denver doesn’t have neither the starters nor do they have the depth to compete in this matchup. Please understand this, with superstars like Curry and Middleton now healthy, the Warriors can post 120-points on any team in the NBA. However, you may not realize that for most of the season several of their big-name players were sideline with injuries and yet they still ranked third in the league on “D” and top-five in every major defensive category. Now they are at full strength and if you can believe it are getting better with each game. The Warriors are 4-0 against the spread the last four meetings with the Nuggets and 31-12 against the spread the last 43 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Nuggets are 1-5 against the spread the last six games played at home and 0-4 against the spread the last four games played as a home underdog. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Raptors.

LVSM.

Game 521.

3:00 pm pst.

Sports fans, Toronto has been locked into this seeding for quite a while now. So, the Raptors enter the postseason very well rested. Not only that but they start the playoffs red-hot, winning 14 of the last 18 game straight up and covering 12 of those 18 outings. To add to their advantages, this team is one of the few participating in the postseason that are at full strength, with no injuries. They can certainly match Philadelphia in scoring and are significantly better on the boards. And in my opinion, that is where this game will be won. The 76ers have several players that are still out and a few more that are a little banged up. Therefore, rotating fresh legs is not in the cards for them. And for us who wager on games, they have failed to cover seven of the last nine overall entering this matchup. Speaking of matchups, Toronto has taken three or four straight up in the series this season while covering all for meetings with Philadelphia. They are also 7-2 against the spread the last nine games played on the road, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played as an underdog, and 5-1 against the spread the last six Conference Quarterfinal games. Take the Raptors. Thank you.

Duke.

Game 704.

5:45 pm pst

Sports fans, the drama surrounding this Final Four matchup is unrivaled. North Carolina and Duke have been going out each other for as far back as I can remember. Obviously, there’s the story surrounding Coach Mike Krzyzewski retiring after this Tournament. And obviously, the team wants to win for him. There’s also all the brouhaha surrounding the fact that Duke took the first meeting this season back in February by 20-points and then in Coach K’s final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium North Carolina shredded them by 13-points. Hubert Davis is a good coach. He’s done a lot with his Tar Heels team this season. But he is certainly outmanned and outclassed here. It goes without saying he doesn’t have anywhere near the coaching experience as his counterpart. Nor does he have his big game intelligence or savvy. The Blue Devils score more offensively and allow less defensively. They’re also one the most accurate teams in the country both from beyond the arc and overall, from the floor. Let’s not forget the fact that they are one of the best in the nation on the offensive boards. North Carolina can score and is accurate from downtown as well. And also grab a lot of offensive rebounds. But the mismatch you’re going to see is between the Duke offense and the North Carolina defense. There is a huge disparity in ability, talent, and statistics. The Blue Devils can go to the well for fresh legs throughout the game as they are a little bit deeper and have that monster frontcourt with four big men in the starting lineup. The Tar Heels are 8-18-1 against spread the last 27 neutral side games played as underdog and 2-6 against spread eight NCAA Tournament games played as an underdog. Take Duke. Thank you.

Atlanta.

EC GOM.

Game 586.

4:40 pm pst.

Both teams here are hoping for playoffs appearances. Currently the Cavaliers are seventh in the East. Atlanta, at the moment is in tenth and they are trying to catch an eighth-place Brooklyn team and a ninth-place Charlotte team. Both played last night as a Cavaliers took a 120-112 loss at home against the Mavericks while the Hawks visited Oklahoma City and beat the Thunder, 136-118 to give the team their third consecutive win and cover. They had a short plane ride home for today’s matchup. The Cavaliers have been bitten badly by the injury bug. Allen has been out for a while joining Rondo, Wade, and Sexton. However just added to the injured list is center, Evan Mobley. Now with him out this team seems like they just can’t score at all. They have failed to cover six in a row and nine of the last 11 outings. As a matter fact, they lost and failed to cover the two most-recent meetings with Atlanta, coming at the end of December and mid-February. And that was when they were at full strength. The last few weeks the Hawks have taken it to another level winning eight of the last 11 straight up. This is a team that is back at to where they used to be, dominating opponents on their home court, where the Hawks are 13-6 against the spread the last 19 games played at the State Farm Arena. Cleveland’s numbers are just horrible as they are 0-7 against the spread the last seven games played on zero days rest, 5-11 against the spread the last 16 games played following a straight up loss, and 2-6 against the spread the last eight games played on the road. Look for superstar, Trae Young to once again light up the Cavaliers as he has accounted for 35 and 41 points in the last two meetings. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Miami Florida.

Game 638.

6:55 pm pst.

Miami coach, Jim Larranaga knows how to utilize his players. He has a talented bunch of athletes. Particularly in his backcourt where guards, McGusty, Wong, Moore, and Miller are each contributing 30 minutes or more per game and averaging double-digits in this postseason. They’ve already sent USC and Auburn home packing. This is a team that’s been good to us bettors as well, covering three in a row and seven of their last eight. Iowa State, behind an outstanding defense, has also played well. While their defense has frustrated just about every opponent they have faced this season, their offense leaves a lot to be desired. And they just can’t keep pace offensively in this matchup. And by the way, ISU may be good at creating turnovers but Mia-Fl doesn’t make many miscues. With all respect to TJ Otzelberger, he is in over his head and will be outcoached here. Jim Larranaga is no stranger to getting to the Final Four. If you recall, he steered George Mason to a Final Four berth in 2006. That experience will give the Hurricanes that extra edge in this contest. Take Miami. Thank you.

Raptors.

EC GOM.

Game 529.

5:10 pm pst.

If you’re concerned that Toronto played last night in Philadelphia, don’t be. This is a team that’s 10-4 against the spread the last 14 games played on zero days rest. Personally, I believe the wrong team is favored here. Yes, I know Chicago has won covered five of the last six meetings in this rivalry. But the Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning and covering six of their last seven outings. The Bulls continue to disappoint, losing and failing to cover three straight. As a matter fact, they are on a 2-8 straight up run, only covering one of those last 10 games. The fact that Fred VanVleet rested last night tells me he will play here tonight (check status) and the team seriously wants this victory. Toronto will look to send a message to the rest of the Eastern Conference to the teams that are currently ahead of them in the seeding. They are 6-0 against the spread the last six games played on the road, 5-0 against the spread the last five road games played versus teams with a winning home record, and 4-0 against the spread the last four games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600. Chicago is 0-7 against the spread the last seven games played following a straight up loss, 8-19 against the spread the last 27 home games played versus teams with a winning road record, and 2-5 against the spread the last seven games played on two days rest. Take the Raptors. Thank you.

Wildcats, head coach, Jay Wright and his boys have won two of the last five tournaments. They come in here rolling today, winning six in a row. Villanova also has National Player of the Year candidate, Collin Gillespie. If this team was going to have a letdown, it would’ve happened after they won the Big East tournament. But it did not as they shellacked Delaware, 80-60 in the first round. They are no strangers to Ohio State. These two met up in November, 2019 when the Buckeyes crushed the Wildcats, 76-51. Gillespie was on that team and remembers that embarrassing loss quite well. Look for him to come out and lead the more talented bunch, get their vengeance, and move onto the Sweet 16. Ohio State is 2-10 against the spread the last 12 NCAA Tournament games. Villanova is 17-5 against the spread the last 22 NCAA Tournament games. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Arkansas.

BEST BET PLAY.

Game 722.

6:20 pm pst/9:20 pm est.

My friends, every March we hear sports commentators chatting about Cinderella teams that have a shot go far in the Tournament. This year we’re hearing that static about Vermont. However, the Catamounts are going to be a one-and-done memory as they have a snowballs chance in hell at surviving today’s match up with the Razorbacks. Yes, I know they went through the American East Conference like a tornado. But the AEC is no way near to the SEC. Remember that Arkansas went 13-5 in conference play this season and have taken down some big-name teams like LSU three times, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Auburn, Missouri, Florida, and Kentucky. Vermont stepped up out of their class dropping games, losing and not even covering against the likes of Maryland and Providence. As a matter fact those two matchups got pretty darn ugly falling in both by double-digits. They also don’t have a big man that can even slow down forward, Jaylin Williams. The Catamounts are 1-4 against the spread their last five games played as an underdog and 0-4 against the spread their last four games played on neutral sites. The Razorbacks are 8-2-1 against the spread their last 11 games played as a favorite and 14-3-1 against the spread their last 14 games played overall. Take Arkansas. Thank you.

NIT FIRST ROUND GAME OF THE YEAR.

Colorado Buffaloes.

Game 684.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

8:00 pm pst/11:00 pm est.

These two teams enter the first round of the NIT tournament with very different mindsets. St. Bonaventure finished their regular season very strong winning eight of their final nine outings. However, on Friday in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals, Kyle Lofton missed two free throws in the final seconds to give the team a heartbreaking, 57-56 loss to Saint Louis. Most teams will have a hard time bouncing back from a defeat like that. And this team has showed that they aren’t one of them. Colorado won seven of their last eight regular season contests, then dominated Oregon in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament, only to lose a tough contest to top-seeded Arizona. They do have the talent and the coaching to bounce back and use that loss to further motivate them here. The Bonnies have faced and beaten a few solid squads. However, this team seems to stumble when they step up in class in their own conference. And when stepping up outside the conference, well they got shredded in both situations this season against the Huskies (10-point loss) and the Hokies (37-point loss). With a frontcourt of three strong big men led by forward, Jabari Walker, who happens to be the best player on the floor, Colorado will dominate both inside and on the boards here. St. Bonnie is 1-8 against spread their last nine road games played versus teams with a winning home record, 1-5 against the spread their last six games played as an underdog, and 4-10 against the spread their last 14 games played following an ATS loss. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Colorado.

PAC-12 GOM.

Game 737.

6:30 pm pst/9:30 pm est.

Colorado is one of the hottest teams in the nation let alone the conference, winning six of their last seven straight up and five of those seven against this spread. With a win here the Buffaloes can clinch the number four seed and a first-round bye in the upcoming tournament. They took the first meeting approximately three weeks ago at home 81-76. Meanwhile Utah has dropped 14 of their last 17 straight up which includes their last two. They have been absolute point spread poison, dropping their last three and overall, 15 of the last 24. Outside of the Beavers, the Utes are the worst team in the conference and aren’t playing for anything here. If they had any pride or fight in them, they would’ve at least shown up over the month which they have not. Look for the trio of forwards, Walker, Battey, and DaSilva (35.5 PPG & 17.3 RPG combined) to once again dominant in the paint as they did in the first meeting. Utah is 1-4 against the spread the last five games played as a favorite. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Notre Dame.

ACC Game of the Week.

Game 695.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

The way a team finishes a season says a lot about them. Well folks, Florida State, which is a dismal 8-10 and Atlantic Coast play, has dropped eight of their last 10 outings straight up only covering one of those contests. On the other hand, Notre Dame is running red-hot, winning 11 of their last 13 straight up, going 10–3 against the spread. The Fighting Irish have the Tar Heels right behind them in ACC seeding and want this victory. They are definitely better on the offensive side of the court. But it is their defense that will earn them a big win and cover here as they will swarm the lackluster Seminoles offense. Speaking of Florida State, they will be in big letdown mode here after Saturday’s one-point outright victory as a nine-point underdog at Virginia. Look for the air to leak out of the balloon here. The Fighting Irish are 5-0 against the spread the last five games played on the road, 11-3 against the spread the last 14 games played following a straight up win, and 8-1 I against the spread the last nine games played versus teams with a winning straight up record. Take Notre Dame. Thank you.

Baylor.

NCAAB GOM.

Game 873.

6:00 pm pst.

The biggest game on the Monday board takes place in the Big 12 as Baylor travels to the Frank C. Irwin Jr. Center to take on Texas. This game has huge implications for the regular season conference race and seeding both in the conference and the Big Dance as well. The Bears dissected the Longhorns in the first meeting approximately two weeks ago, 80-63. That marked the fifth straight Baylor win in the series and the fourth consecutive against the spread cover. Since their number two player, LJ Cryer when down, this team has rattled off three consecutive victories. This includes a Saturday 10-point win over Kansas. Another big win here and they will jump up and put themselves in a perfect place in the conference as well as leapfrogging a few teams in the national rankings. While Texas is a very good team, they have failed to cover their last three outings and six of the last nine overall contests. This matchup will come down to defense and rebounding and the matchups certainly favor Baylor here. The Longhorns are just 2-5 against the spread the last seven games played at home 4-12 against the spread the last 16 home games played versus teams with a winning road record, and 1-5 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up win. Take the Bears. Thank you.

UNC.

ACC GOM.

Game 623.

11:00 am pst/2:00 pm est.

This may be an in-state rivalry but North Carolina is looking to move back into a good spot for postseason positioning. Coming off a home loss last Wednesday to Pittsburgh, they have now rattled off two consecutive wins at Virginia Tech and in their own house against Louisville. The Tar Heels still have a chance at the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top-spot and big win here will get them closer to that goal. They face a Wolfpack team that has just one win and cover over the last eight outings and are a dismal, 1-8 in conference home games this season. In the earlier meeting back at the end of January, North Carolina shredded NC State, 100-80 at home. That gave them seven wins and covers in the last eight meetings with their conference rival. They have just too much offensive power for the lackluster offense of the Wolfpack. Look for the Tar Heels to make a statement to the rest of the conference here. NC state is 1-5 against the spread their last six games played as underdog, 0-4 against the spread the last four games played against teams with a winning record, and 1-5 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss. Take North Carolina. Thank you.

SEC GAME OF THE WEEK.

Arkansas Razorbacks.

Game 631.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

4:00 pm pst/7:00 pm est.

If there was a game on the card today that certainly has an off-line, this game is it. Arkansas should be a favorite of at least two baskets. The Razorbacks have very quietly risen to be the number three team in the Southeastern Conference at 10-4 in league play. Overall, they sport a 21-6 record. And once again very quietly, they are just about the hottest team in the nation winning both 11 of their last 12 straight up and more importantly for us, against the spread. Florida is struggling for sure, splitting out their last eight games going 4-4 straight up and only covering once since the end of January, riding a 1-5 ATS run. This is a team that was once feared from downtown but have now sunk to hitting just about 30% beyond the arc. This doesn’t bode well in this matchup because they just don’t have the inside strength to match with Arkansas’ powerful lineup, which accounts are over 77.3 PPG. The Razorbacks also counter defensively with a very stingy stop-unit yielding just 40.6% from the floor. Offensively, when your number four scorer, Jaylin Williams is named the SEC Co-Player of the Week, that just shows you how potent your starting lineup really is. After several years of the Gators dominating this series, the tide is turning for sure. The Razorbacks took the most-recent meeting about a season ago, 75-64 and are even better this season. Arkansas is 6-0 ATS the last six games played as a favorite, 5-0 ATS the last five games played on the road, and 5-0 ATS the last five games played vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take the Razorbacks. Thank you.

Boise State.

MWC GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 654.

6:00 pm pst.

Boise State has dominated Wyoming, winning nine of the last 10 meetings, including seven straight. They won and covered both of last season’s matchups. Kudos to the Cowboys for winning five in a row. But the Broncos are riding a 12-game hot streak. Yes, Wyoming can score points. But BSU counters their offense with the nation’s 8th ranked scoring defense. I mean come on; Wyoming was an underdog against Grand Canyon. In their two losses to Arizona and Stanford they could only muster 65 and 63 points. Well, the Boise State defense is just as good. Particularly on the boards which will allow a huge edge in transition. The Broncos are 4-0 ATS the last four vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 5-1 ATS the last six following an ATS win, and 8-2 ATS the last 10 overall. Take Boise State. Thank you.  

Davidson.

A10 GOM.

Game 893.

6:00 pm pst.

Both teams are playing well and Richmond has won the last three meetings SU and the last four ATS. But Davidson is on a 12-game SU win streak and is a remarkable, 11-3 ATS on the campaign. The Wildcats, behind four double-digit scorers significantly outclass the Spiders with a huge mismatch. Richmond will not be able to even slow down the offensive juggernaut of Davidson. The Spiders are on an 0-3 ATS slide, are just 1-5 ATS their last five vs. teams with a winning record and 1-5 ATS their last six games played at home. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Golden State on the MONEY LINE.

BB play.

Game 561.

5:40 pm pst.

Golden State comes in here fresh, having had a few days off while Philly was handed a tough 22-point loss by Utah on Thursday. That marked the 76ers third consecutive no-cover. These two teams played nearly three weeks ago when the warriors outrebounded the 76ers en route to a 116-96 win and cover. Golden State once again will own the glass and frustrate the Philadelphia offense with the NBA’s No.1 defense. They are 4-1 ATS the last five meetings in this series, 4-1 ATS the lats five games played on the road, and 4-0 ATS the last four games played on two days rest. Take the warriors. Thank you.

Minnesota.

NCAAB GOM.

Game 603.

4:00 pm pst.

Don’t look now but the Golden Gophers are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS. They possess a monster defense allowing just 59.6 PPG. Minny is just a 3-pt’er away from covering all five contests and going back a bit to last March, seven straight. With four double-digit scorers and a frustrating “D”, they just simply outgun Pitt here. The Panthers have dropped four games this season, all by double-digits (Citadel, West Virginia, Vanderbilt, UMBC). Pitt is 1-5 ATS the last six games played at home and 2-6 ATS the last eight games played overall. Take the Golden Gophers. Thank you.

Phoenix.

NBA FINALS GOY.

Game 502.

6:05 pm pst.

Phoenix enters the Finals much fresher. Despite the WCF and the ECF both going six games, the Suns, which finished their series four days before the Bucks, had a much easier time with the Clippers than the Bucks did with the Hawks. Word is that Giannis Antetokounmpo (check status) “if” he plays, certainly won’t be 100%. This changes the entire offense and hurts Milwaukee significantly in transition. Keep in mind, although both regular season meetings were won my one-point, the Suns still won and covered both. They are a stronger team now than they were in February and March. The fresher legs, with the smarter coach, with the frustrating defense will come out here in Game 1 and win and cover. The Bucks are 1-6 ATS L7 meetings with the Suns and 3-9 ATS L12 as an underdog. The Suns are 4-0 ATS L4 on three or more days rest and 8-3 ATS L11 as a home favorite. Take Phoenix. Thank you.  

Atlanta hawks.

ECF GOY.

Game 561.

5:35 pm pst.

This is just too many points to give a well-coached, smarty and scrappy, Hawks team that ousted the 76ers in the last round. Milwaukee has gotten by with luck. We have seen the Bucks commit countless mental errors, turning the ball over, getting flustered, and missing crucial shots from the FT line. They are very similar to the 76ers. Look for the sharper, better-coached, and the frustrating Hawks squad to out smart and outclass the 76ers here. Atlanta is 12-3 ATS L15 at Milwaukee, 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, and 10-4 ATS L14 overall. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Suns.

WCF GOY.

Game 536.

12:35 pm pst.

Both teams are without superstars. Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul are both out here. Both have missed a significant number of games this season. But this isn’t the regular season. Leonard is the teams top-scorer, one of their best rebounders, and their floor general. While Paul is a solid contributor, the Suns possess a few solid guards that will fill on and not affect the squad. The Clippers have only had one day to rest and prepare for the Western Conference Finals following a grueling, six-game war with the Jazz. Phoenix did away with Denver in a four-game sweep and have rested for about a week. The Suns have the offense and the defense to overwhelm the tired Clippers team. Not to forget they are on a seven-game win and cover streak. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

Phoenix.

VI MOVE.

Game 553.

5:05 pm pst.

Phoenix has shown they are far superior than Denver. They have won and covered all three games of this series. The Suns have now won and covered their last six contests. They will close out the series here to give the team no less than five days rest until the Western Conference Finals. They have dominated the boards in each of the three meetings in this round and without Jamal Murray, the Nuggets offense has struggled. Phoenix is 4-1-1 ATS L6 on the road, 5-0-1 ATS L6 as a favorite, and 7-0 ATS L7 Conference Semi Final games. Denver is 0-5 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 2-6 ATS L8 as an underdog, and 2-5 ATS L7 following a SU loss. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Celtics.

Game 531.

4:35 pm pst.

Boston can not afford to fall down two games to none in this series. The Celtics own a very strong defense and giving them nearly double digits here is a gift. They are 9-4 ATS L13 on the road, 6-0 ATS L6 on two days rest, and 7-3 ATS L10 as a ‘dog. Take Boston. Thank you.

Knicks.

Game 502.

4:05 pm pst.

New York is the NBA’s best ATS team this season and have won and covered all three meetings with Atlanta in 2021. At home, they are money, winning 11 of their last 12 SU, and going 9-3 ATS. The Hawks have trouble when traveling, failing to cover their last five on the road. The swarming, top-rated Knicks defense will frustrate the Hawks here and allow their stars, Randle and Barrett to shine. Atlanta is 0-6-1 ATS L7 vs. New York. New York is 16-5 ATS L21 as a home favorite. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Trailblazers.

Game 511.

7:35 pm pst.

Portland has covered all three meetings with Denver this season. They are 10-2 overall their last 12 games SU, going 9-3 ATS, beating some of the NBA’s best. As good as the Nuggets offense is, the Blazers score more, are better from both the FT line and from downtown. The back court of Lillard and McCollum are one of the most talented in the NBA. They do outclass the Denver guards and will penetrate the paint against their big men. The Trailblazers are 4-0 ATS L4 meetings with the Nuggets and 7-1 ATS L8 as an underdog. The Nuggets are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record and 1-6 ATS L7 on three or more days rest. Take Portland. Thank you.

Clippers.

Game 510.

1:35 pm pst.

The well-rested stars of the Clippers will shine here. Both teams success relies upon their big men. Forwards, Doncic and Porzingis (47.8 PPG, 16.9 RPG) represent Dallas while Leonard and George (48.1 PPG, 13.1 RPG) lead Los Angeles. The Clippers are far stronger overall on both ends of the court on the boards. But, this game will come down to the No.1 three-pt shooting and FT shooting squad of LA terrorizing Dallas from beyond the arc and making most of their shots from the line. The Mavericks are 4-9 ATS L13 vs. the Clippers and 5-11 ATS L16 playoff games as an underdog. The Clippers are 40-19 ATS L59 following a SU loss and 20-5-1 ATS L26 on three or more days rest. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Knicks.

VI MOVE.

Game 524.

10:10 am pst.

New York wants this win. They win here and Miami loses tonight, the Knicks avoid the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. Charlotte has lost three in a row SU and seven of their last 10. NY’s top-ranked defense in PA, FG%, and 3-PT% is playing superbly and will completely shut down the Charlotte “O”. All this while Randle and Barrett continue to shine. The Hornets are 2-5 ATS L7 in New York, 1-5 ATS L6 as a ‘dog, and 0-5 ATS L5 on the road. The Knicks are 35-15-1 ATS L51 overall, 20-7 ATS L27 as a favorite, and 8-2 ATS L10 at home. Take New York. Thank you.

Wizards.

VI MOVE.

Game 502.

4:10 pm pst.

A very angry and motivated Wizards team will come in here today looking to destroy the Cavaliers. Washington could have clinched a spot in the play-in tournament on Wednesday. Instead, they squandered a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 120-116 heartbreaking loss to Atlanta. They catch a Cleveland team in “let down” mode here. It took nearly three weeks and 11 straight defeats, but the Cavaliers finally got a win Wednesday surprising Boston. Bradley Beal is out. But the star has missed 11 games in 2021 and the squad still ranks third in the league in scoring (116.6 PPG). The Wizards won and covered both meetings with the Cavs, by an average of 19.0 PPG. Look for Russell Westbrook to continue his stellar run. Cleveland is 7-21 ATS L28 on the road, 1-6 ATS L7 following a SU win, 15-36 ATS L51 on one days rest, and 15-31-1 ATS L52 overall. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

San Antonio.

VIM.

Game 575.

5:10 pm pst.

Miami is banged-up., But, the absence of Victor Oladipo will be the nails in the coffin here. San Antonio has won three in a row and five of the last six, both SU and ATS. The Spurs are also one of the few NBA teams that have a better road record (18-10) then at home (13-19). Look for the backcourt of DeRozan and Murray (37.1 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to take this game over. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS L8 at the Heat and 4-0 ATS L4 as a road ‘dog. The Heat are 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest and 7-18-1 ATS L26 following a SU loss. Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Spurs.

TEN DIMES PLAY.

Game 507.

5:10 pm pst.

San Antonio is vying for one of the last two play in spots in the West. The winner of today’s game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Spurs are hot, winning and covering three of their last four while the Pelicans are 1-4 their last five both SU and ATS. Defense will get San Antonio the outright victory here (held three of last four opponents to 94 or less points). They have covered the last four meetings in New Orleans and the last four overall meetings as well. They are also 5-1 ATS L6 as a visitor. New Orleans is 1-5 ATS L6 on one days rest, 0-4 ATS L4 following an ATS win, and 1-4 ATS l5 as a favorite. Take the Spurs. Thank you.

Denver.

VIM.

Game 549.

7:10 pm pst.

Since Jamal Murray went down, Denver has won three in a row SU (2-1 ATS). The Nuggets depth and talent is solid. They face a Portland team that has lost seven of their last 10 SU (4-6 ATS). Look for the Nuggets to pick apart the Blazers from beyond the arc while dominating the boards. Denver is 6-1 ATS L7 in Portland. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Phoenix.

VIM.

Game 511.

5:10 pm pst.

Yes, the Bucks are the highest scoring team in basketball. But, facing the frustrating, 4th ranked defense of the Suns, is going to be a tough task. Especially because Phoenix also has some scorers that will light up the erratic Milwaukee “D”. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 vs. the Bucks, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-3 ATS l16 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

Houston.

Game 801.

1:10 pm pst.

Yes, Baylor is a good team that plays in a very competitive conference. However, Houston has the size, strength, speed, and depth to not just compete, but to win here. They own the nations No. 2 defense in points allowed, No.1 in FG%, and No. 4 in 3-point %. The Cougars also outclass the Bears on both the “O” and “D” boards here. Houston is 11-2 ATS L13 as a ‘dog, 21-8 ATS L29 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 14-6 ATS L20 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 528.

7:10 pm pst.

Phoenix, which sits atop the Pacific Division at 32-14, possess the NBA’s No.3 ranked defense. And with Chicago’s top-scorer, Zach LaVine hampered by an ankle issue (still slated to play, check status) the Suns will completely shut down the Bulls here. Chicago is a mess, dropping four in a row, both SU and ATS as their defense or lack thereof, has become a league doormat, yielding over 113.9 PPG. Devon Booker (25.0 PPG) will star in his own highlight reel here. The Bulls are 1-8 ATS L9 vs. teams with a SU winning record and 1-4 ATS l5 as an underdog. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 on zero days rest and 22-8 ATS L30 at home. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

New York.

CONSENSUS.

Game 517.

5:10 pm pst.

No.1, No.1, and No.1. That’s what NY’s defense is ranked in points allowed (104.6), FG% 44.3%), and 3-pt% (33.6%). Minnesota has enough trouble offensively in those areas, ranking among the worst in the NBA in each. So, facing the Knicks here will be fatal. Look for New York to dominate the glass at both ends of the court here while they drain the “3” at will against the Minny, 28th ranked 3-pt “D”. The Timberwolves are 17-38-1 ATS L56 at home and 6-14 ATS L20 overall. The Knicks are 4-0 ATS L4 on the road and 9-1 ATS L10 following a SU loss. Take New York. Thank you.

Gonzaga.

OMP.

Game 658.

4:15 pm pst.

Both teams have won and covered their last three. But, Gonzaga, which is by far the superior team in every aspect here, will not let their foot off the gas. The Bulldogs have the front court to overpower the Trojans offense and frustrate their defense. Gonzaga is 6-1 ATS L7 on neutral sites and 4-1 ATS L5 NCAA Tournament games. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Houston.

SWEET 16 BB.

Game 648.

6:55 pm pst.

The clock strikes midnight for Syracuse here. They have fallen each time they face a top-tier defense this season. And they don’t get any better than the swarming and frustrating ‘D” of Houston. The Orange will also be overmatched on both sides of the court on the boards here as the Cougars rank 5th offensively and 16th defensively on the glass. Look for Quentin Grimes to star in his own highlight reel here. Houston is 20-7 ATS L27 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 7-2 ATS L9 on neutral sites, and 13-5 ATS L18 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.

Charlotte.

CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 504.

4:05 pm pst.

With three consecutive SYU wins, Charlotte is above .500, at 19-18. They have won and covered the last four meetings with Sacto and enter this contest with confidence, momentum, and the much healthier squad. The Hornets will dominate the boards here but the biggest mismatch is their 6th ranked 3-pt shooting offense facing the 30th ranked 3-pt defense of the Kings. Sacramento is 1-7 ATS L8 as an underdog, 0-7 ATS L7 on pone days rest, and 3-12 ATS L15 overall. Charlotte is 4-1 ATS L5 as a favorite, 4-1 ATS L5 on one days rest, and 5-2 ATS L7 at home. Take the Hornets. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 556.

7:05 pm pst.

With the NBA’s 3rd ranked defense, Phoenix has won eight of their last nine, both SU and ATS. Very quietly, the Suns also possess top-10 rankings offensively on FG%, 3-pt%, and FT%. Indiana is not just the coldest pro squad, dropping six of their last seven SU, but they are also wearing the badge of the biggest point spread poisonous team, going 0-7 ATS their last seven outings. The Pacers are 0-9 ATS L9 as an underdog and 0-5 ATS L5 on the road. Take Phoenix. Thank you.  

Georgetown.

HR.

Game 619.

3:30 pm pst.

Georgetown is money, covering seven of their last nine outings and are a very dangerous team here as they have nothing to lose. No one gave them a shot in this Tourney. The pressure is all on Creighton, which played a tiring, barnburner with UConn yesterday. Fatigue may be a factor come the 2nd half. The Hoyas are 5-1 ATS L6 as an underdog and 8-3 ATS L11 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Georgetown. Thank you.

Connecticut.

TOP-RATED PLAY.

Game 849.

6;00 pm pst.

UConn covered both meetings with Creighton in 2021. And that was before they started surging. The Huskies have won seven of their last eight SU and all eight ATS. Creighton is all offense and no defense. This doesn’t bode well as Connecticut owns one of the conference’s best “D’s” They are 21-8-2 ATS L31 following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS L6 on neutral sites, and 33-16-3 ATS L52 overall. Take the Huskies. Thank you.

USC.

Pac-12 Tourney BEST BET.

Game 738.

5:30 pm pst.

One of the worst defeats of the season for USC was a February 27, 71-61 loss to Utah. The Trojans dominated the boards in both 2021 matchups (won and covered in early January) and that is where today’s contest will be won. Forward, Evan Mobley takes this game over. Utah is 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win. USC is 13-4 ATS L17 following an ATS loss. Take the Trojans. Thank you.

NW.

TOP PLAY.

Game 638.

3:30 pm pst.

Northwestern is hot and Minnesota is not. The Wildcats enter this Tournament winning their last three SU (2-1 ATS) while the “not so” Golden Gophers are on a seven-game slide both SU and ATS. Northwestern thumped Minny, 67-59 a few weeks ago and since then, the Gophers have really struggled even more. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

New York.

TOP-RATED PLAY.

Game 567.

5:05 pm pst.

New York owns a .500 record at 17-17. They are looking to hold on to and moreover, better it. Not only are the Knicks starting to win SU, but they are also covering, getting bettors paid in seven of their last nine contests. Detroit is finding new and improved ways to lose and will be in for a long day here going up against the NBA’s No. 1 defense with their 25th ranked offense. NY us far superior on both boards here as well. They are 6-1 ATS L7 as a favorite. Detroit is 3-9-1 ATS L13 on one days rest. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Washington.

TOP-RATED PLAY.

Game 556.

4:05 pm pst.

Washington is starting to stride. They have won and covered six of their last seven games, both SU and ATS. Beal and Westbrook (42.5 PPG and 14.9 RPG combined) will go uncontested here as Minnesota is still without Beasley and Russell. Towns can’t carry the team all by himself. The center will have his hands full dealing with the Wizards big men in this matchup. Washington has covered four of their last five in this series, including a 130-109 romp on New Years Day. The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS L5 on the road and 0-6 ATS L6 overall. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

FAU.

BEST BET.

Game 689.

2:00 pm pst.

FAU owns one of the nations most potent offenses (79.7 PPG). USM owns of the worst (64.7 PPG). The Owls’ five starters are all either flirting with or averaging double-digits. The “not so” Golden Eagles just can’t compete here. The Favorite is 6-2 ATS L8 meetings in this series. Southern Miss is 0-4 ATS L4 at home and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take FAU. Thank you.

Kansas.

HIGH ROLLER.

Game 643.

6:00 pm pst.

Since an early-February loss to drop them out of the top-25 for the first time in a dozen years, the Jayhawks are on a mission, winning and covering five straight. The team, is now ranked 17th and a win over No. 14, Texas will further their status up the polls. To add to their motivation, they can and will avenge their worst home loss in coach, Bill Self’s tenure in Lawrence. The Longhorns embarrassed Self and his squad, 84-59 back at the beginning of the year. This is an ideal time to do just that as Texas is having some issues, dropping five of their last eight SU and seven of those eight ATS. The Road Team is 12-2 ATS L14 meetings in this series. The Jayhawks are 15-7 ATS L22 on the road. The Longhorns are 8-21 ATS L29 at home. Take Kansas. Thank you.

Boston.

TOP-RATED PLAY.

Game 558.

4:35 pm pst.

Boston is back on track following Tuesday’s 112-99 win and cover over Denver. They have dominated Atlanta, winning all three meetings last season and nine of the last 10 SU, going 6-4 ATS. The Hawks are ice-cold, dropping four in a row and seven of t heir last eight SU, covering just twice in those eight outings. Defensively, the Celtics will shut down the Hawks “O”. Boston is 4-1 ATS L5 at home and 7-2 ATS L9 on 0 days rest. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

Arkansas.

SEC GOM.

Game 683.

1:00 pm pst.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Missouri bested Arkansas at the beginning of January. Both teams are playing well. But the Razorbacks are playing better. They account for over 82.7 PPG (12th) and own one of the nations best offensive rebounding corps. The underdog is 13-6 ATS L19 meetings in this series. Take Arkansas. Thank you.

Phoenix.

TRP.

Game 564.

12:05 pm pst.

Phoenix and their 4th ranked “D” can and will neutralize the Philly “O”. The Suns are red-hot, winning and covering four in a row and seven of their last eight. Not only will they slow down the 76ers offense, but they also match up well on the boards here. Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS L7 meetings in this series and 14-35-3 ATS L52 on the road. Phoenix is 5-0 ATS L5 at home and 23-9 ATS L32 overall. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Tennessee.

BEST BET.

Game 751.

5:00 pm pst.

The 11th ranked Volunteers come in here looking to make a statement. They come off a loss and need to get back on track here. This is the opponent to do just that as they are confident facing a Wildcats team they have beaten three of the last four meetings both SU and ATS. Kentucky is ice-cold dropping five of the last six both SU and ATS. The healthier UT squad owns a swarming defense that ranks 6th nationally yielding only 58.9 PPG. The Road Team is 5-2 ATS L7 meetings in this series. The Wildcats are 1-4-1 ATS L6 as an underdog, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. teams with a SU winning record, and 1-4 ATS L5 at home. Take the Volunteers. Thank you.

Ohio State.

Best Bet.

Game 731.

4:00 pm pst.

The No. 7 and No. 8 teams in the nation square off here. Ohio State has won three in a row and six of their last seven SU, while covering five of those seven outings. This includes outright victories over such notables as Rutgers, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Iowa dropped two of their last three SU and all three ATS to Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan State. Two of those opponents, the Hoosiers and Spartans, they were favored by double-digits. While the Hawkeyes possess a powerful offense, they also yield a lot of points. The Buckeyes can score and own a nasty and frustrating “D”. Luka Garza is arguably the most dominating player in college basketball. But OSU has six solid big men to rotate on the center. 6’7”, 240 lb., Liddell, 6’7”, 215 lb., Sueing, and 6’8”, 225 lb., Young are also monsters and will be too much to handle defensively. The Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600 and 4-1-1 ATS L6 as an underdog. Take Ohio State. Thank you.

Virginia.

ACC GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 710.

6:00 pm pst.

The 14th ranked Virginia Cavaliers roll into PNC Arena angry and looking for redemption. The team comes off their first loss since the end of December. Following a seven game SU win streak (5-2 ATS), the Cavaliers couldn’t do anything right in Saturday’s, 65-51 embarrassing loss to rival, Hokies (as a five-point favorite). This is a team that was way off their stellar numbers of hitting nearly 40% from beyond the arc and an overall 50% from the floor (39.3% and 49.5%). They face a mediocre NC State Wolfpack squad that enters this contest dropping five of their last six SU and covering just twice since mid-December (2-8 ATS run). To make matters worse, they just lost their floor general and leading-scorer, Devon Daniels (16.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.7 SPG) a week ago. The starting back court trio of Murphy III, Clark, and Beekman will control the tempo while forwards, Hauser and Huff (28.4 PPG and 13.3 RPG combined) will go uncontested in the paint. Especially if NC State’s best rebounder, Funderburk (check status) misses another outing. The Cavaliers are 30-13-1 ATS L44 on the road, 7-0 ATS L7 following an ATS loss, and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. The Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS L5 at home, 0-5 ATS L5 following a SU loss, and 2-7-1 ATS L10 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Virginia. Thank you.