Alabama Crimson Tide.

No Limit.

Game 862.

3:10 PM PST/6:10 PM EST.

Playing in the SEC, and averaging over 91.1-points per game offensively, in my opinion trumps playing in the WCC, and allowing just 60.8-points per game. Here we see the nations top-scoring offense go up against a top-five defense. But on a regular basis the Crimson Tide certainly face better opponents than the Gaels. They're also the second-best team in college basketball on the offensive glass, giving them a lot of second-chance opportunities. They shoot better from the free-throw line, and hit over 48.3% overall from the floor. This is an accurate team. I think this game might be competitive for a little bit. But Alabama has way too much talent. Take the Crimson Tide. Thank you.

North Carolina on the MONEYLINE.

Game 793.

1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST.

Momentum from the regular season, and playoffs carry over into the Big Dance, for sure. The Tar Heels finished their regular season winning six of their final seven, and covering five of their final six. Then they went 3-1 straight up in the playoffs, and covered all four of those outings as well. Not only have they stepped up recently, they're also covering the number. Mississippi has been point spread poison, failing to cover 12 of their last 15 outings. By the way, they finished their regular season losing four of their final six games, then split out dropping their last game in the playoffs. While they do have six double-digit scorers, they can't rebound aren’t very accurate, and are atrocious from the line. As good as their “O” is, the Tar Heels account for more points per game, ranking 25th in scoring, averaging over 81.7-points per game and hit 48% overall from the floor. Take North Carolina. Thank you.

Saint Mary’s.

Game 790.

12:15 PM PST/3:15 PM EST.

They say offense gets the glory, but defense gets the win. St. Mary's possesses one of the best defenses in college basketball today, ranking fifth in the nation, yielding just 60.8-points per game. They allow just 40.8% overall from the floor, 31.6% from downtown, and rank fourth in the nation on the defensive boards. When it comes to defense, Vanderbilt has none. They're absolutely deplorable at the stop end of the court. They rely solely upon their offense, which does account for over 79.7-points per game. However, they are not very good overall in shooting percentage from the floor, three-point percentage, or even from the free-throw line. They're also atrocious on the offensive boards. They do have three double-digits scorers. But so does the Gaels. This is also a team that disposed of opponents like Nebraska, USC, and Utah in nonconference competition this regular season. Remarkably, they haven't allowed a single opponent in their 33 games played, to post better than 75 points. They have too much defensively. Not to forget, a very experienced team, and a very experienced coach. Take Saint Mary's. Thank you.

Kentucky Wildcats.

Game 733

3:00 PM PST 6:00 PM EST.

With all respect to the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, I just don't see them playing good enough basketball right now to be laying double-digits against any formidable foe. They are coming off back-to-back straight up losses; at home against Auburn and on the road at Missouri. They have also failed to cover those two games, and four of their last seven contests. They did take down Kentucky back in mid-January at home, 102-97. Speaking of the Wildcats, they are starting to surge. They have won three of their last four straight up, and have covered four in a row. There is certainly a lot more pressure on the Crimson Tide, which by the way, after this game have four remaining games in the regular season, three of which against some top teams. After this contest they face Mississippi State at home, before going on the road to face Tennessee, then returning home to face Florida, then finish the regular season on the road at Auburn. I really think they'll be looking ahead in this contest. They've been double-digits favorites 14 times this season, going 7-7 ATS. Yes, Alabama possesses the top-ranked scoring offense in college basketball, and are monsters on the offensive boards. However, their defense is absolutely deplorable, ranking 349th, and getting plowed for over 80.3-points per game. They're also atrocious on the defensive boards. Kentucky can score, accounting for over 85.8-points per game, which ranks third in the nation, hitting 48.6% overall from the floor, 38.0% from beyond the arc, and are they themselves pretty good on the offensive boards. They are also a bit better on the defensive side of the court. They have a lot more to play for here, have less pressure on them, and have been money against the spread. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Dartmouth Big Green.

Ivy League Powerhouse GOM play.

Game 867.

4:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST.

Currently in second place in the Ivy League conference, the Dartmouth Big Green have some big games coming up to finish out the regular season. They play Penn on the road here, and then their next game is tomorrow at Princeton. They follow that up with two home games against Yale and Brown, before concluding the regular season on the road at Harvard. Two of their five remaining contests are against some of the top teams in the conference. Fortunately for them, the Quakers are not a top team. The Big Green must get some wins here to stay in the top-four in the Ivy league to finish out the regular season. They took the only meeting this season against Penn, back on January 11, beating them at home, 73-70. They enter this matchup winning and covering four straight, and going back a bit further have won seven of their last eight overall games against the spread. This includes three ATS covers in their last four road outings. On the other hand, Penn has struggled, riding a five-game straight up losing streak, and dropping an overall eight of their last 10 games. They are just 4-7 at home this season. And to be quite honest, they are our outmanned, outclassed, and outgunned here. Take Dartmouth. Thank you.

St. John's Red Storm on the moneyline.

Game 679.

3 PM PST/6 PM EST.

St. John's has cracked the top-10 for the first time in a quarter century. The ninth-ranked Red Storm are 21-3 overall, which does include a 12-1 record in conference play, placing them atop the Big East. With the second-place team in the conference, the Creighton Blue Jays falling last night, it puts St. John's in a good position to take control of the competitive conference. They do have Creighton up next, and cannot let their foot off the gas. They took down the Villanova Wildcats back in the second week of January at home, 80-68. That win and ATS cover was the third consecutive in this rivalry. They enter this matchup winning 10 in a row, and covering seven of those 10 outings. On the other hand, the Wildcats are struggling. They have dropped five of their last eight straight up, only covering two of those eight contests. In the first matchup, Villanova shot very well from the free-throw line, beyond the arc, and overall, from the floor. And yet they still lost the game by 12 points. That is because SJU dominated the boards. They will do so again here. Let's face it, both offensively and defensively they outclass the home team. Take the Red Storm on the moneyline. Thank you.

BYU.

Game 771.

3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST.

BYU took down Cincinnati two weeks ago at home, 80-52. There is no reason why this outcome will be any different. The Cougars come off their first loss following a four-game win and cover streak at home four nights ago at the hands of Arizona. I expected them to bounce back strongly here against a team they are severely better than. Yes, they are just 2-4 straight up on the road this season. But they are getting better when they travel, winning their last two games played as a visitor. Meanwhile, don't be fooled by Cincinnati's 8-4 home record. They are on a 1-4 run at home, while failing to cover all five of those outings. The Cougars have too much offense, are too good on the boards, and will get a big win here tonight. Making them an underdog is a huge mistake. Take BYU. Thank you.

UCLA.

Game 633.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

Arizona certainly had their way in the series. The Wildcats have taken six of the last seven meetings straight up, covering five of those seven. However, this is a very different Arizona team this season. Prior to last week’s win over Southern Utah, they dropped four of their previous five, both SU and ATS. Granted, they have played some good teams. But this team is playing with no symmetry at all. They have covered just three of their eight outings this season. Meanwhile, after an early-season loss at the hands of New Mexico, UCLA has now rattled off seven consecutive straight up victories, going 5-2 against the spread. They took down Washington, and come off of a big win on the road at Oregon. The best player on the court belongs to UCLA in forward, Tyler Bilodeau, who is averaging over 13.3 points per game, along with 5.9 rebounds per game. But this game will be won with defense. And the Bruins own the nation’s top “D”, allowing a mere, 55.1 points per game. I think giving them points is a mistake. Take UCLA. Thank you.

Purdue.

BIG TEN BB.

Game 759.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

Both Purdue and Penn State begin their Big Ten conference regular season schedule tonight. The eighth-ranked Boilermakers are looking for the third consecutive conference regular season title. Let me tell you right now, there are high expectations for this team. They've already taken down such notables as Alabama, NC State, and Mississippi. They do have one loss on the road at Marquette, following the big home win over the Crimson Tide. The Nittany lions have only stepped up once this season, and took it on the chin on the road in a 75-67 loss at the hands of Clemson. They've also failed to cover four of their last six games. Purdue had their way in this series taking eight in a row, and nine of their last 10 straight up. In those victories going back to 2010 in this rivalry, only one has come by a short number. Giving them points is a mistake. Take the Boilermakers. Thank you.

Oklahoma City Thunder on the ML.

Early Info Move GOM.

Game 558.

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

My friends, the Oklahoma City aren’t in the second round of the playoffs by accident. They are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and breezed through, or should I say trampled over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round, sweeping them 4-0. They enter this Rd. 2 matchup well rested and well prepared. They closed out the series New Orleans on April 29, giving them four extra days to get ready for this round. To say they are streaking, would be an understatement. Oklahoma City has won nine consecutive games straight up, and seven of the last eight ATS. This is a team that was absolutely money at home this season, sporting a 35-8 record at the Paycom Center. They have taken three of four meetings straight up this season with Dallas, going back a bit, six of the last eight overall matchups SU. Oh, by the way, they've also covered eight of the last 10 against this opponent. Speaking of which, the Mavericks played well in the opening round, taking down the Clippers in six-games. Both teams are amongst the best in the league in scoring, as the Mavericks average over 117.9 points per game and the Thunder average 120.1 points per game. However offensively, Oklahoma City is significantly more accurate overall from the field, from downtown, and from the line. To make matters worse for the visitors, the home team also possesses the more frustrating and stingier defense. Inside and out, the Thunder are the better squad. I am releasing this game early. So just do err on the side of caution, take Oklahoma City on the money line. Thank you.

Purdue Boilermakers.

BIG DANCE GOY.

Game 656.

11:20 AM PST/2;20 PM EST.

Both Tennessee and Purdue deserve to be here. However, make no mistake of it, the Volunteers are not in the same class as the Boilermakers. Purdue enters this matchup knowing that they took down Tennessee in a late-November matchup, at home 71-67. Since November, the Boilermakers have improved significantly. Don't get me wrong, the Volunteers are a damn good team. But when you have arguably the best college basketball player in the country as you're starting center, it's certainly going to give you a very large advantage. Zach Edey is one of the best college basketball players I have ever seen. He's an absolute monster.  Forget about stopping him. Even if you tried to slow him down, the rest of the starters for Purdue are some of the most unselfish players in the country. On any given day any one of them can step up and take a game on his shoulders. Tennessee is accustomed to playing opponents that can score as much as them. Purdue can do just that my friends. And to make matters worse, they have a very good defense, are second in the nation in shooting from downtown, and on both ends of the court, possess a top-10 rebounding core. This game will get out of hand. Take the Boilermakers. Thank you.

North Carolina Tar Heels.

SWEET 16 GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 636.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

Whether you are a novice or an expert in college basketball, you are familiar with the history of the Tar Heels. North Carolina is one of the most successful teams in the history of college basketball. Hubert Davis is the head coach of UNC. In his three seasons at the helm, it's been a hell of a ride. Going back even further, his career has been very impressive. He went to North Carolina, winning a national championship, and even averaging over 21.4 points per game in his senior season. He was a first-round draft pick to the New York Knicks, played on six teams in the NBA. He became an assistant coach of the Tar Heels back in 2012, and a few years ago named the head coach. In his first season at the helm, Davis team reached the National Championship game. Oddly enough last season, the team missed the Tournament altogether. Now this season, they come in as a number one seed in the West Region.  I believe it was last year's absence that really lit a fire under this team and motivated them to win. They know they cannot take their opponent here lightly. Alabama is a heck of a team. They finished fifth in the SEC, and own an overall record of 23-11. They are a very good team. But I think we could all agree that when they travel away from the confines of their own home court, they lose a little bit of luster. They are just 5-5 away from home straight up this season. And just 4-4 SU on neutral sites. While, their offense is explosive, their defense is getting shredded for over 80.4 points per game. They're playing against a team which is as complete and well-balanced as any team in the country. The Tar Heels possess height, muscle, speed, strength, depth, and intelligence. Take North Carolina. Thank you.

Duke Blue Devils.

Crusher play.

Game 760.

4:10 PM, PST/7:10 PM EST.

Facing Duke in Tournament play following the Blue Devils back-to-back defeats to end their regular season/conference tournament campaign, is going to prove to be fatal for Vermont. Yes, the Catamounts finished first in the American East. However, this is a team, which really doesn't step up out of their comfort zone very often. As a matter of fact, the only time this season they stepped up and out, would be in mid-December on the road at Virginia Tech when they got crushed, 73-51. Duke has no problems putting the hurt on opponents. As a matter fact, you can even say that they take enjoyment in it. I just don't see their opponent keeping pace with them on the scoreboard here. The Blue Devils average over 80.2 points per game, hit over 48% from the field, 38% from downtown… all this and they are great on the boards as well. Take Duke. Thank you.

Colorado State Rams

Tournament Round 1 Best Bet.

Game 731.

3:50 PM PST/6:50 PM EST.

Guys, giving Colorado State points in a matchup like this I feel as a real mistake. I know there are just the seventh seed in the Mountain West, while Texas is the eighth seed in the Big 12. However, the Rams are surging. They have won five of their last six straight up, and they are playing their best basketball of the campaign so far. Texas has dropped five of their last 10 outings, straight up, and have only covered four of those 10. When asked to step up out of their comfort zone and out of conference play, this team meets all challenges. This is way too many points to give a very talented, very game Colorado State team. Take the Rams. Thank you.

Florida Gators.

Oddsmakers Mistake Play.

Game 825.

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

Guys, in all sincerity, I think this line should be closer to Pick ‘em. The oddsmakers are being very generous in making Alabama this much of a favorite. I know how good of a team they are. Not looking to ruffle any feathers here. But this team loses a little something when they travel. That's for sure. I mean they're just 3-7 away from home this season. When it comes to neutral site games, I believe they are a dismal 1-4 straight up on neutral site games this season. The Gators can keep pace offensively with the Crimson Tide, for sure. Plus, they are monsters on both end of the court on the glass. Take Florida. Thank you.

Seton Hall Pirates.

Game 751.

6:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

This is a very exciting matchup, in my opinion. The Big East’s third and fourth seeds square off here. The Blue Jays have had their way with the Pirates in this series. They've taken three in a row, both straight up and against the spread, which does include the only matchup this season in January. However, in that matchup, Creighton needed three overtimes to eke out a three-point victory. However, one of Seton Hall's best, Kadary Richmond had his worst night in memory, shooting just 8-for-32. Here is something to think about in this matchup; first of all, revenge. Next, ensuring a top four seed for the upcoming conference tournament. And lastly, the fact that they've won and covered three in a row, they come in here with some momentum. This is way too many points to give a very game and capable Pirate’s team. Take Seton Hall. Thank you.

Alabama Crimson Tide.

Game 753.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Sometimes records can be very misleading. For instance, Mississippi's overall, 19-8 mark. At first glance, it is very impressive. I mean they're just one victory away from achieving the goal of a 20-win regular season. However, this team was 13-0 in non-conference play. I've got to tell you, some of the teams they went up against, you would be hard-pressed to recognize. Lol. They've had some real pushovers. Their conference record is what intrigues me. They are just 6-8 against SEC opponents this season. Let's face, they've lost by 26 at the hands of Tennessee, 23 at Auburn, by 14 at home vs. Auburn, at South Carolina, at Kentucky, and here by 13 points versus South Carolina on Saturday. Oh, by the way, the Gamecocks were without their leading scorer. This team folds like a cheap suit when going up against solid conference opponents. And let's face it, Alabama is a solid opponent. This is a team that also owns a 19-8 overall record, which does include an amazing, 11-3 mark in SEC play. They have dominated ‘Ole Miss, winning and covering six consecutive meetings in this rivalry. Two of their three remaining regular season matchups after this game, happens to be against upper tier conference opponents in Tennessee and Florida. This is a big victory for the team. I don't see the Rebels slowing down, let alone stopping the Crimson Tides No. 1 scoring offense, which counts over 91.1 points per game. They're in trouble in the paint, from downtown, and on both end of courts on the boards here. Take Alabama. Thank you.

Pitt Panthers.

Game 631.

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

Granted, the Panthers fell to the Tigers back in the beginning of December, 79-70 at home. But that was very early on in the campaign, and their new additions were still trying to mesh and find their rhythm. But since that defeat, Pitt has rattled off a 13-6 overall record, which includes conference road victories at Duke, Georgia Tech, NC State, and Virginia. Predictions currently figure Clemson projected to make the field of 68 teams come Tournament time. However, although they own almost an identical record, Pitt is reported to be just outside of the Tournament field. They enter this matchup red-hot, winning and covering eight of their last 10 outings. They were out rebounded in the first meeting with Clemson, but have since significantly improved at both ends of the court on the boards. They are also one of the most frustrating defenses in the nation at defending the arc. Too many points to give them. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Minnesota, Golden Gophers.

Smart Money Move.

Game 857.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

 Yes, I am aware Nebraska is in astounding, 16-1 at home this season. But are you aware Minnesota is 23-3 against the spread this season? The Golden Gophers took down the Cornhuskers in their only meeting this season back in December at home, 76=65. If you're worried about them being on the road, don't be. Last March, they took down the Nebraska on their own court, 78-75. The Golden Gophers are money, riding a nine-game cover streak. I just think this is way too many points to give a team that matches up pretty evenly. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

UAB Blazers.

Oddsmakers Mistake.

Game, 853.

1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST.

 Someone needs to explain to me why a team that is 9-4 in conference play and 17-9 overall is getting points against the team which is 4-9 in the conference and owns a 13-12 overall mark. It just doesn't make sense to me. I actually have the visitor a small favorite here. Yes, Tulane has an explosive offense. But their defense is getting shredded for over 80.1 points per game. Throw into the mix they are inferior at both ends of the court on the boards in this matchup, and it's just doesn't make sense to me to make UAB, an underdog. Take the Blazers. Thank you.

FAU on the Moneyline.

AAC GOM

Game 833.

11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST.

Sitting in second place, a few games behind South Florida, Florida Atlantic has a real shot at the conference title. Another big, AAC victory here will put them one step closer to their goal. They face a heated rival that is struggling at the moment. And in my opinion, things are going to go from bad to worse for Memphis. The Tigers head coach, Penny Hardaway has juggled his rotation so much you never know who will be on the floor. And now they've been hit with a huge blow. Fifth year senior forward, 6’9”, 260 lb. Malcolm Dandridge will be sitting due to eligibility issues. He's a big man with a big presence down low. And without him they're will not be able to get as many second chance opportunities, nor will they get too many boards on the defensive side. I look for the 16th ranked offense of the Owls to shred them here, particularly from beyond the arc, where they hit over 36.5%. Take FAU on the Moneyline. Thank you.

UCLA on the Moneyline.

Pac 12 Payday Game of the MONTH.

Game 864.

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

My friends, I'm a big believer in revenge. Especially on the college basketball court. Following a seven-game straight up win streak in this series, UCLA took an embarrassing, 90-44 defeat against Utah back on January 11. Since then, the Bruins have won and covered eight of nine outings. Meanwhile, the Utes, since that big game win over the Bruins, are just 3-6 straight up, and a lowly 2-7 against the spread. Oh, by the way, they have failed to win or cover the last four games played on the road. Take UCLA. Thank you.

Oregon State Beavers.

Pac 12 GOM.

Game 767.

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

Of course, I am aware Oregon State has not won a game yet on the road at 0-5 this season. However, USC isn’t much better. First of all, the Trojans possess the conferences worst record at 2-8 Pac-12 action. They are also just 5-5 straight up at home this season. They enter today's contest on a six-game straight up slide and have failed to cover their last three consecutive outings. The Beavers have won the last two meetings with the Trojans SU, and have covered five consecutive matchups. This is just way too many points to give in a rivalry between two teams that play each other very closely, know each other very well, and dislike each other very much. Take Oregon State. Thank you.

Richmond Spiders on the moneyline.

NCAAB January Top Release.

Game 691.

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

My friends, I have the line in this game between -5.0 and -7.0 for the visitor. They sit at top the Atlantic 10 at a perfect, 7-0 in conference play, and an overall 15-5 on the campaign. They have won 10 in a row Straight up, covering nine of those 10. And have had their way in this rivalry. Richmond has taken five in a row and nine of the last 10 meetings over Fordham. The Rams are a dismal, 9-11, which does include a 3-4 mark in A 10 play, and are on a 1-3 cold streak, both SU and ATS. The best player on the floor is guard, Jordan King, who averages over 19.0 points per game. But it will be the Spiders defense that will shine here. They rank 34th in the nation, allowing just 64.9 points per game and 12th in college basketball in field goal percentage allowed. They will frustrate their opponent here tonight and win big. Take Richmond on the moneyline. Thank you.

Oklahoma City Thunder on the ML.

Best Bet play.

Game 535.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Don't look now, but the Thunder possess the Western Conference’s second-best overall record and the NBA's fourth-best overall mark. This team is playing some great basketball, my friends. Last night they took down the team with the best overall record in all of pro basketball, the Boston Celtics, at home, 127-123. They are now on a five-game win and cover streak. Going back a little further, they have won and covered eight of their last nine contests. They go into State Farm Arena to face a very disappointing, Atlanta Hawks opponent here. Overall, Atlanta is just 13-19, losing four of their last five straight up and riding a five-game no cover slide. I remember a day when the Hawks were money at home. However, they have failed to cover 11 consecutive games on their own court this season, and overall, 12 of 13 games played at the State Farm Arena this campaign. They can still score points on offense. But their defense is absolutely atrocious. They've become a league doormat, allowing over 122.7 points per game, which ranks them 27th in scoring. To make matters worse, they are allowing 50% shooting from the floor, which ranks 28th, and 37.9% from downtown, which ranks them 24th. In today's league that still wouldn't be that bad but they are horrible on the defensive boards as well. They face one of the leagues best scoring offenses. Not only does the Thunder average over 121.5 points per game, they rank in the top-three in field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and if the game gets physical, they are also the best team in basketball from the free-throw line. They've got a pretty frustrating defense as well. This game will get out of hand. But I am posting this very early, so just to err on the side of caution, take Oklahoma City on the Moneyline. Thank you.

Houston Rockets on the ML.

Game 544.

5:10 PM, PST/810 PM EST.

I don't think there's a team in the NBA so far this season that has been more “Jekyll and Hyde” than the Houston Rockets. Outside of the Detroit Pistons, the Rockets own the poorest road record in the league. However, they own the best home record in the NBA as well. That's right, they are 11-1 at the Toyota Center this season. The last time they failed to cover a home game was in their home opener back on October 29. They come off back-to-back road losses and return home tonight in front of a friendly crowd to face an Atlanta Hawks opponent that has been less than stellar overall, at 11-15 straight up. Talk about pointspread poison…the Hawks have covered just one game since November 25, going 1-10 ATS. Granted they possess an explosive scoring offense. However, they are going up against the NBA's second-best scoring defense. As a matter fact, the Rockets rank in the top-five in every major defense category. On the offensive side of the ball I look for Houston to get an enormous amount of second-chance shots with a very strong, very big, rebounding core, ranking sixth in the NBA averaging over 45.5 rebounds per game on the offensive of glass. If Atlanta tries to shoot from the perimeter, they are once again going to be in trouble as Houston possesses the top three-point shooting defense in basketball. I think this line is off. Take the Rockets. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Crash the Boards

Game 521.

3:10 PM PST/6:10 PM EST.

Guys, there is no alternate universe that the Cleveland Cavaliers should be a favorite over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have taken the last 10 meetings in a row straight up, going back to June, 2018, covering nine of the 10 meetings. They enter this matchup red hot, winning their last five outings, which includes all four away games thus far this season. They are also 3-1 ATS as a visitor in this short season. Guard, Klay Thompson is listed as questionable here. That's going to be closer to a gametime decision. Obviously, we would want him on the floor. But please remember this team is deep with talent and have one of the smartest coaching staffs in the League. The Cavaliers are just 2-4 on the season straight up, covering just one of their six contests. They have lost and failed to cover all three games played at home so far. They possess a very low-scoring, lackluster offense, averaging nearly 12 points per game less than tonight's opponent. That would be bad enough, but the Warriors enter this match up with a top-10 defense as well.  Oh, by the way, look for one of the sharpest-shooting outside teams in basketball to absolutely shred the Cavaliers from beyond the arc as well. They Golden State. Thank you.

Denver Nuggets MONEYLINE.

Crash The Boards play.

Game 545.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

Denver is looking to remain unbeaten as they are 4-0 this season, outscoring opponents by an average of 14.3 points per game. Minnesota is a talented team. But they just don't look to be in sync as of yet. Once again, this season, the Nuggets possess one of the most aggressive defenses in the NBA. I just don't see the sputtering Timberwolves offense, keeping pace on the scoreboard here. Take Denver. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks MONEYLINE.

Game 513.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. I'm Sicilian folks, I know a lot about revenge (lol). Let's put a pin in that and come back around to it in a moment. I will tell you that if this number was higher, I would be apprehensive. But I think it's a very short price to lay. The oddsmakers know the Mavs are a fan favorite, so they inflate the number on them often. However, this is a low number and I feel it is an off number. Let's face it, the Memphis Grizzlies are a good team. However, at 0-3 straight up and 1-2 ATS so far this season, we are seeing them suffer due to the fact they are banged up with injuries. We all know all-universe player; Ja Morant is out until the end of December due to a suspension. They have quite a few supporting cast members also out. But I think the biggest key absence is going to be at center, with Steven Adams. Without him in the paint this team is getting manhandled. Last March, the last time these two teams met, the Grizzlies took down the Mavericks, 3-0. They took them down on March 11, March 13, and March 20. Luka Dončić does not like losing folks. He is surrounded by a supporting cast of playmakers. In the back court, Kyrie Irving is averaging nearly 20 points per game (19.5), while Tim Hardaway Jr. is right behind him at 18.o points per game. Joining Luka Dončić, upfront, Dereck Lively II is one of the most pleasant surprises so far in this young season. Throw in the mix, Williams, Green, and Kleber, and this team is just way too much for tonight's opponent. As I mentioned earlier, revenge is a dish, best served cold. Look for Dallas to exact same revenge from last year's March meetings. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Denver Nuggets on the money line.

Crash the Boards GOY.

Game 517.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

Very simply, the Denver Nuggets are a much stronger team than the Miami Heat. They came into this series, better-rested, deeper, and hotter. They took Game 1 with authority, only to lose a heartbreaker in Game 2. The series is now tied up as it moves to Miami. The Nuggets cannot afford to allow the Heat to go up 2-1. Denver has had their way with Miami in this match up on the boards. However, very uncharacteristic for them, neither are they are hitting as many from downtown as they usually do, nor are they stopping the Heat from being successful beyond the arc. These are two areas in which the Nuggets excelled this season. They were one of the top teams in the NBA, both offensively and defensively from three-point land. They know if they are going to shut down the Heat, they must hit more shots from the outside, while beefing up their defense from the outside as well. This is a well-coached, healthy team that knows if they just tweak one or two things here, they will win the NBA Championship. But it all starts with a big victory here tonight. They are an excellent bounce-back team, covering seven of their last 10 games played following a straight up loss. They are also 9-4 ATS their last 13 games played on two days rest and 5-3 ATS their last eight games played overall. On the other hand, Miami is just 5-13 ATS their last 18 games played on two days rest and 2-5 ATS their last seven home games played following a road trip of seven or more days. They are also 0-4 ATS their last four games played at home versus the Nuggets and 10-26 overall the last 36 meetings with the Nuggets. Take Denver on the money line. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Crash The Boards Play.

Game 509.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

It’s no secret that Miami took the first three games of this series, only to drop Games 4, 5, and 6. Game 6, we did see Jimmy Butler and company come to life, playing a lot more competitively than the two previous matchups. We all know the statistics that in 150 times teams were down 3-0, never, and I mean never has a team come back to win a seven-game series. Miami doesn’t want to be the butt of all jokes my friends. I expect them to come in here very competitively, fight for every loose ball, and crash the boards like they did in the first few meetings of this round. On the other side of the spectrum, the Heat can also make history themselves. They can be only the second team in the ever to make the NBA Finals as the number eight seed. If you recall, games 1 and 2 of this Eastern Conference Finals series were played at the TD Garden and Miami won both. They have also covered 15 of their last 21 meetings played in Boston, 11 of their last 15 games played on one days rest, five of their last seven games played following a straight up loss, five of their last seven games played on the road, and 11 of their last 15 games played overall. Take the points with the Heat. Thank you.

Heat/Celtics OVER.

Games 509/510.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

I think we all get the fact that this Game 7 matchup, we will see a very competitive contest. Having said that, do we really think that the odds makers are not looking to trap us here? With a total set of 203, it is by far the lowest total set in this series. Just FYI, my friends, every single game in this series would have gone over a total set at 203. Let’s forget about the fact that five of their last six meetings between these two Eastern Conference rivals played in Boston have gone over the total. Let’s forget about the fact that 10 of Miami’s last 12 games played on the road have gone over and 16 of their last 22 overall games have gone over the total. Let’s furthermore forget about the fact that 12 of the Celtics last 17 games played on one days rest have gone over the total and 11 of their last 16 games played overall have also gone over the total. My friends, these are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and moreover in the entire NBA. And yes, both play very good defensive basketball. But I think we can all agree that both teams want to win this Game 7. We are going to see the best from both squads offensively, as well as some very good input from both benches. Take the over. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Slam Dunk Top-Rated GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 549.

5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 PM EST.

After taking the first three games of the Eastern Conference finals, on Wednesday, the Miami Heat were outhustled and outplayed, losing to the Boston Celtics, 116-99. Obviously, the Celtics are a very good team folks. However, this long season has taken its toll on them. They went six tough games with the Hawks in the first round, and seven very physical matchups with the 76ers in the second round. Everything did go right for Boston in Game 4. However, Miami is a very good team also. And they match up very well with a Celtics. The Heat also know that if they allow their opponent to get another win here tonight, they can easily let this series slip away. There is another item also my friends. The Denver Nuggets closed out the Western Conference Finals over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. So, every day that the Eastern Conference Finals continues, the Heat be allowing the Nuggets to get another day of rest, another day to heal, and another day to prepare for them. I do expect Boston to show up here once again tonight at home. However, giving Miami this many points is a huge mistake. Boston is 2-5 ATS their last seven games played following a straight up win, 2-5 ATS their last seven games seven games played versus teams with winning record, 1-4 ATS their last five games played on one days rest, 2-5 ATS their last seven games play at home, and 1-4 ATS their last five Conference Finals games. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Over in the Celtics/Heat matchup.

Eastern Conference GAME OF THE YEAR.

Games 541/542.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

We all know Miami took both Games 1 and 2 on the road in this series with authority. Now, they go home to the Kaseya Center to host Game 3. Let’s face it, not many out there gave this team a snowballs chance in hell to win the series. But now they’re up 2-0 and are at home. This tells us that the Boston Celtics have to come in here and win to keep their hopes alive for advancement. My friends, both games in this round have gone over the total. As a matter fact, four of the last five meetings between these two teams have gone over the total. Today’s total is ripe to go over as well. While Boston overall, scores a little bit more offensively, Miami is a little tougher defensively. But both of these teams match up pretty well for another high-scoring affair on my friends. As far as the Celtics are concerned, the over is 11-2 their last 13 games played on one days rest, 10-2 their last 12 games played on the road, and 10-3 their last 13 games played overall. As far as Miami goes, the over is 17-5 their last 22 games played on one days rest, 10-2 their last 12 games played at home, and 21-7 their last 28 games played overall. My friends, take the over here. Thank you.

Over in the Los Angeles Lakers/Denver Nuggets matchup.

Western Conference Top-Rated Total Of the Month.

Games 535/536.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

Game 1 of this series saw a combined score of 258-points as the game went over the closing number of 222.5. The oddsmakers set the total a little higher here because they know Game 2 is shaping up to be another high-scoring affair. These two teams have met five times just since late October. And with the number set on today’s game, four of those five would’ve gone over the total. Coming into today’s matchup, Los Angeles has played to three consecutive overs and 15 overs in their last 21 games played overall. They’ve also gone over in 13 of their last 16 games played on the road. As far as Denver goes, eight of their last 11 games played has gone over the total as well. Meanwhile, these two teams have played to seven overs in their last nine meetings played at the Ball Arena. With the Nuggets winning the opener, you can expect a lot more scoring here by Los Angeles to try to take this game. I expect them to be more competitive here. I think it we can all agree that as strong as these two teams are offensively, their defenses do not match up well with one another. You’ll see a heavy dose of Anthony Davis in the paint, while guards D’Angelo Russell and Lonnie Walker will bounce back from the poor performances in this series opener. As far as the Nuggets are concerned, they have six players averaging double-digits this post season. You can look for the combination of Jokic and Murray to light up the scoreboard once again, as the pair are combining for 57.3-points per game in the 2023 Playoffs. Take the over. Thank you.

Denver Nuggets.

WESTERN CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 532.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

Very simply, the Denver Nuggets are a better team than the Los Angeles Lakers. I know these two teams have split out (both straight up and against the spread) four meetings this season. But let’s face it, when the Nuggets play at the Ball Arena, their game rises to another level. Overall, on the season they are 40-7 straight up at home. Not only that, but they’ve covered 23 of their last 32 games played as host. Let’s face it, the Lakers lose a little bit of their luster when they travel, as they are just 22-25 straight up away from home this season. Moreover, for our purposes, they’ve only covered one of their last five outings played as a visitor. By the way, Denver won and covered both meetings against Los Angeles this season at the Ball Arena. Having said that my friends, the Nuggets also come in here a bit better rested, having had an extra day off to rest, heal, and prepare. Furthermore, they have played three less contests this postseason than did the Lakers. Especially, with that tough, fast-paced series Los Angeles just came off of going six full games with Golden State. I believe they are going to come in here a little tired, especially come the second half. They will run out of gas. To make things worse for L.A., Denver is more accurate from beyond the arc, and overall, from the floor. They also come into this matchup possessing the league’s top-ranked defensive rebounding unit. This means Los Angeles will not get as many second-chance shots as they are accustomed to getting. The Lakers have only covered one of their last seven meetings played in Denver. Meanwhile, Denver has covered five of their last six games played on three or more days rest, 11 of their last 15 games played versus teams with a winning record, and six of their last eight games played following a straight up win. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Los Angeles Lakers.

Game 550.

7:30 PM PST/10:30 PM EST

Up 3-2, Los Angeles cannot afford to allow Memphis to tie this series up. Playing at the Crypto.com Arena certainly benefits the Lakers, as they have covered four consecutive meetings against the Grizzlies on their home court. What furthermore prompts me to side with them here in this game 6 matchup is the fact that they were absolutely humiliated in Game 5 on the road, 116-99. That was an embarrassing loss. And that’s something that does not sit well with King James and company. Whether you love him or love to hate him, LeBron James is one of the most successful postseason players in the history of the NBA. He wins when it counts. Memphis has won just one of their last six games played on the road, seven of their last 22 road games played versus teams with the winning home record, none of the last six games played following a straight up win, and just three of their last seven games played overall. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors on the money line.

Fast Break Play.

Game 523.

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

A lot of things went wrong for Golden State in Game 1 of this series with Sacramento. And yet they still only lost by three points. The Warriors are one of the most experienced postseason teams in the NBA. They entered the playoffs winning five of their last six games straight up, and covering four of those games against the spread. They also know that if they go down two games to none, it will be very, very tough to dig themselves out of that hole. I look for this team to step up defensively and frustrate the Kings here tonight. I also look for Steph Curry to lead his team and take this game to on his shoulders. They are 4-1 ATS their last five games played following an ATS loss and 32-15 ATS their last 47 Conference Quarterfinals games played. Sacramento is just 1-4 ATS their last five games played after scoring 125 points in the previous game and 1-4 ATS their last five games played at home. Take the Warriors on the moneyline. Thank you.

Over in the Brooklyn Nets/Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Slam Dunk Play.

Games 521/522.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

Game 1 of this series saw a combined score of 222 points as the over came in once again. Four of the last five meetings in this Eastern Conference rivalry have gone over the total. This matchup, we see two explosive offenses. I think we could all agree that both defenses do not match up well against today’s opponents. Coming into today’s matchup, Brooklyn has played to three overs in the last four outings while Philadelphia has played to four consecutive overs. The stats don’t just stop there as the over is 6-0 on the Nets last six games played following a straight up loss, four of their last five games played versus teams with a winning record, and five of their last seven games played on the road. For the 76ers, the over has come in four of their last five games played following a straight up win, five of their last seven home games played against teams with a winning road record, and four straight games played following their defense yielding 100 or more points in the previous game. Take the over. Thank you.

Minnesota Timberwolves.

RD 1 GOY.

Game 513.

7:30 PM PST.

Coming into the postseason healthier than your first-round opponent means a lot. There is no question the Timberwolves enter today’s Game 1 matchup with the Nuggets with a bit of a healthier edge. Not only that, but something else I put a lot of stock in going into the playoffs, is momentum. Minnesota has won four of the last five games straight up, covering all five of those outings. They also come in here a little fresher. Denver has not taken the floor since the ninth of the month. And has only won two of the last seven outings straight up. The Timberwolves have covered six of the last seven meetings overall. And going back a bit 24, of the last 31 matchups played in Denver. They have also covered five of the last six games played on the road. This is way too many points to give a very game team that comes in here healthier and riding some momentum. Take the Timberwolves. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors/Sacramento Kings UNDER the total.

RD 1 TOTALS GAME OF THE YEAR.

Games 507/508.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

With two of the top scoring offenses in the NBA facing two of let’s just say “less than stellar defenses”, you can expect a lot of scoring. However, this is the highest total they have set in the four matchups between these two teams this season. As a matter of fact, this is one of the highest totals set in a playoff game, as far back as I can remember. If you do your math correctly, these two teams have to combine for approximately 60 points per quarter for this game to go over. That means everything must go right for this game to go over the total. As you know very rarely in the NBA does everything go right. And even more rarely, in a Game 1 of a playoff series does everything go right. The under is 7-2 overall the last nine meetings in the series and 4-0 the last four meetings in the series played in Sacramento. Take the under. Thank you.

Texas Longhorns.

Tournament Top Rated Play.

Game 646.

6:45 PM PST/9:45 PM EST.

This is the matchup that being depleted will prove to be fatal for Xavier. The Musketeers are without a couple of key cogs in the wheel. Yes, I know they can score points. But let’s face it, they are going up against a team that scores just about as much as them. And an opponent that defensively can frustrate here immensely. Texas has the size, the speed, and the depth to take this game on their shoulders, control the tempo, and send Xavier home packing. The Longhorns also had better success playing out of their conference this season. They had early season wins over Gonzaga, Stanford and yes, even Creighton. They enter this matchup running red-hot, winning and covering every single postseason game thus far. I think both teams have very strong backcourts. But the difference in this matchup will be the Longhorns having the height and the muscle in the paint to dominate. Take Texas. Thank you.

Miami Hurricanes

No Limit Play.

Game 643.

4:15 PM, PST/7:15 PM EST.

My friends, Houston is a monster team. I’m not looking to take anything away from the Cougars. However, I think we can all agree, this team gets vastly overvalued by oddsmakers. Case in point, they have only covered five of the last 15 outings. This team possesses one of the best backwards in the nation. But for the first time in a long time, they do not have the best backcourt on the floor in a matchup. Wong and Miller are the driving force behind the Miami Hurricanes. Not only can the tandem score, they can rebound, they can steal, and let’s face it, they are amazingly unselfish, earning assists. I know Houston possesses one of the most frustrating defenses in college basketball. But Miami has a very complete offense and as I mentioned earlier, they are very unselfish. It is so hard to key on any one or two players on the floor. They are also vastly superior from the free throw line, which I believe will play a major factor in this game. One more thing folks. On a regular basis, playing in the ACC definitely benefits a team like Miami, which faces tougher opposition from day-to-day than does Houston in the AAC. By the way, the Cougars are just 1-6 ATS the last seven games played following an ATS win and 2-5 ATS the last seven games played versus teams with a winning record. The Hurricanes are 5-1 ATS the last six NCAA Tournament games played and 36-16-1 ATS the last 53 games played versus teams are the winning percentage of 1.600. Take Miami. Thank you.

Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Second Round GOY.

Game 852.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST

With a victory today, it will mark Gonzaga‘s eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament reaching the Sweet 16. The first month of the season was a little shaky for the Bulldogs. They lost games against Texas, Purdue, and Baylor. Then something happened. They got back on track to turn the season around and between December 5 and March 17, only dropped two outings. I am well aware two of their losses came against Big 12 teams. But as I mentioned a moment ago, those took place in November and the first two days of December. They are playing on another level at this moment. They are playing like the Gonzaga team that we are used to seeing at this point. On the other hand, TCU has only won 5 of the last 12 outings straight up. And have only covered three of those 12 contests. Let’s face it, they eked by Arizona State in the last round with a 72-70 victory. It’s one thing to have a decent defense. And the Horned Frogs do have a decent defense. However, facing the number one scoring offense in the nation is a whole different monster. Even if they could slow down the Bulldogs, a bit, I just don’t see them competing offensively on the scoreboard here. They do not possess the personal upfront to even battle in the paint in this matchup. And if the game moves to the outside, well, we all know how good the Bulldogs are from downtown. The Horn Frogs have failed to cover six consecutive games played following a straight up win. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have covered five consecutive outings following an ATS loss. Take Gonzaga. Thank you.

Memphis Tigers on the money line

Wiseguy move.

Game 780.

6:20 PM PST/9:20 PM EST.

Florida Atlantic possesses an outstanding record of 31-3 this season. They have a talented back court of Davis and Martin. They also can score. And own a very solid defense. But the best tandem on the floor are Memphis’ Kendrick Davis and DeAndre Williams. The guard/forward duo accounted for 28.5-points per game, 11.3-rebounds per game, 8.5-assists per game, and 3.6-steals per game during the regular season. In the postseason, they took it up a notch accounting for over 54-points per game. The Tigers are a stellar squad. They just took down three solid opponents in the AAC Tournament, including the Cougars in the final. If you think that was an anomaly, on the last day of the season they lost a heartbreaker to that you seem Houston team 67-65. And a few weeks before that, suffered an eight-point lost to the No. 1 team in the nation at that time. This team can play basketball and they play against a much tougher level of opponent. Personally, I made this line closer to seven-points. This team is 4-0 ATS the last four games played following a straight up win, 5-1 ATS the last six games played on a neutral site, 4-1 ATS the last five games played versus teams with a winning percentage of .600, and 4-1 ATS the last five games played overall. Take the Tigers to roar here on the money line. Thank you.

Miami Florida Hurricanes on the moneyline.

Day 2 Round of 64 Top Play.

Game 770.

4:25 PM, PST/7:25 PM EST.

If you recall, last year’s NCAA Tournament saw the Miami Hurricanes, making it to the Elite Eight. This team is chock-full of talent, experience, and depth. Sports fans, this number is a little low here and that is because Miami’s forward, Norchad Omier is questionable. Reports are that his ankle is fine and he will suit up and be on the floor for this contest. Now always do your due diligence and check the status of a major player prior to game time. But I feel he’s going to play. Even if he does not, this team has way too much talent upfront, in the back court, and on the bench for Drake. The Bulldogs only stepped up in class a few times this season, getting smoked by the Spiders, 82-52 and the Billikens, 83-75. I know they ran through the Missouri Valley Tournament and took down the conference’s top-team, Bradley. I think we can all agree the Braves are a far cry away from the Hurricanes. Miami has faced and beaten much better opponents than their adversary here today. They also possess arguably one of the best back courts in the nation of Wong and Miller. I see the duo controlling the tempo and the pace of this game. The Hurricanes have covered 15 of the last 20 games played following an ATS loss, 11 of the last 15 games played following a straight up loss, and 35 of the last 51 games played against teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take Miami on the moneyline. Thank you.

Duke Blue Devils.

Round Of 64 Top Play.

Game 782

4:10 PM, PST/7:10 PM

With all respect to the Golden Eagles, they do not belong on the same court as the Blue Devils. I know this team had a nice Cinderella story a few years ago in the Tourney. I also know they were 18-0 in the Summit League and are riding a 17-game win streak. But folks, who did they beat? They started off the campaign with an eight-point loss to Saint Mary’s. A week later got devoured by Houston, 83-45. And another week after that, they took a 10-point defeat on the road at Utah State. So, my friends, they stepped up in class three times and got beat all three times this season. Duke is a monster team with a monster roster. They are no strangers to the NCAA Tournament. They have intelligence, height, muscle, speed, and depth. They enter this matchup winning nine consecutive games, straight up against a much higher level of opposition than their counterpart is accustomed to facing. It’s true, Oral Roberts does have a 7‘5“ player on their roster. And he’s a damn good player at that. However, Duke has four players on their roster 7 foot or taller. They also don’t choke. A couple of the big names on the Golden Eagles are known to have choked when it comes to bigger games. Facing the Blue Devils, in the first round of the Big Dance is the biggest game this team will ever see. You can expect Duke to dominated both ends of the court and particularly on both the offensive and defensive glass. Oral Roberts has failed to cover four consecutive games against teams with a winning record, 12 of the last 15 games played versus teams is a winning percentage above .600, and seven of the last nine games played overall. Take the Blue Devils. Thank you.

Pitt Panthers.

Game 702.

6:10 PM PST/9:10 PM EST.

Many out there, including the Pitt Panthers themselves, didn’t think they would be playing in the First Four brackets. However, dropping four of the final seven games is the reason why. This is a very deep and talented squad with a very smart coach. Let’s not forget they play in a very good conference. As a matter fact, they finished tied for second place in conference play at 14-6, and with an overall record of 22-11. The first few weeks of the season were very difficult on the team as they were still trying to find their sea legs. Then they got into a groove and started winning. Moreover, they started taking down some very solid opposition. Please remember they play in one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball. And have they held their own. Offensively, they are a powerhouse. During the regular season, they were led by four double-digit scorers and a slew of solid rebounders. They have strength upfront, and quickness in the back court. Mississippi State is known for defense. They rank in the top-10 in the nation, in both points allowed and field-goal percentage allowed. However, (and there’s always a however), however, offensively, they are absolutely deplorable. There is no aspect of their offense that brings any hope to this team contending on the scoreboard with Pitt today. They have just one double-digit scorer in forward, Tolu Smith. He is only one of two solid, frontcourt, big men for this team. While they were loaded at the guard position, they just don’t have the talent up front to compete in this matchup. By the way, they have failed to cover four straight games. Not only that, but they have failed to cover five straight games played on neutral sites. Meanwhile, the Panthers have been money, covering 11 of the last 15 games played versus teams with a winning record and 21 of the last 28 games played overall. Take Pitt. Thank you.

VCU Rams on the moneyline.

Game 654.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

VCU dominated the Atlantic 10 conference with a 15-3 record. They enter today’s matchup on-fire, winning eight straight contests and covering six of the last seven. Winning the Conference Tournament at the Barclays Center here today will leave the Selection Committee no doubt for the team when seeding for the Big Dance. At full strength, the Rams can and will take advantage of a depleted Flyers roster. They have covered 10 of the last 12 games played versus teams with a winning record and seven of the last nine games played on neutral sites. Take VCU on the moneyline. Thank you.

Texas A&M Aggies.

Game 655.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

Say what you want about the 4th ranked Alabama team, but when it comes to Texas A&M, the Aggies have had their number. The Crimson Tide has lost and failed to cover five consecutive meetings with the Aggies. This includes the only matchup this season, a little more than a week ago being defeated, 67-61. Texas A&M, since Christmas has been striding, going 19-3 straight up (this includes this post season). Their defense has stepped it up over recent months, and once again today will frustrate their opponent. They possess one of the only rebounding cores in this conference that could compete up front with Alabama. We can expect another physical matchup, which will certainly benefit Texas A&M, as they are significantly better from the free-throw line. The underdog has covered six of the last seven meetings in this rivalry. The Aggies have covered 20 of the last 27 games played versus teams with a winning percentage of .600, 26 of the last 35 games played following a straight up win, and 38 of the last 56 games played overall. Take Texas A&M. Thank you.

Duke Blue Devils on the moneyline.

Game 631.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

It is no secret Virginia tends to be overvalued by the odds makers. I understand they are coming into this matchup a small underdog. But this team has been pointspread poison for anyone who follows them, covering just two of the last eight outings. Meanwhile, Duke certainly has momentum, running red-hot, winning eight consecutive outings straight up, and covering five of the last seven. I am well aware the Cavaliers took down the Blue Devils exactly one month ago at home in overtime, 69-62. That was the last defeat Duke suffered. They turned their entire outlook around and started playing with grit. Even in that matchup, Duke was much better from both the free throw line and beyond the arc. Not only that, but they absolutely dominated the glass. And that is where I believe this game will be won. The blue Devils rebounding prowess on both sides of the court will be a key factor in them winning this contest. By the way, they are 100% healthy. A rare occurrence for this time of the year. However, Virginia lost forward Vander Plas a few games ago. During the regular season, he was one of the better rebounders and a solid force upfront. He will be sorely missed in this matchup and they will pay for his absence. Duke has covered five of the last six games played versus teams with a winning record. Take the Blue Devils on the money line. Thank you.

Kansas Jayhawks on the money line

Game 624

3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST.

In my opinion, currently there is no team playing as goo as the Kansas Jayhawks. Yes, they are playing for the Big 12 Tournament title. But they are also playing for the number one overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. They are the favorite to grab the top overall seed, but a less than stellar performance today would also bring into consideration, Alabama or Houston. That does depend on their results today as well. Having said that, the Jayhawks must go all out here today against a very formidable opponent. The Longhorns finished the regular season in second place in the conference. They also enter this matchup winning the last three straight up and the last four ATS. It is quite fortuitous for Kansas to be facing Texas here in the championship game. Exactly one week ago today, on the road the Jayhawks took an embarrassing 75-59 defeat at the hands of the Longhorns. One thing that doesn’t go over well with Kansas, is an embarrassing defeat. Remember, they are also playing with extra motivation as their coach, Bill Self is recuperating from a medical procedure. In all honesty, Texas looks solid for the number two seed for the Big Dance. I’m not saying they are not going to go all out here. But they look to be locked into their position. Both teams have a major player listed as questionable here today. There is no doubt that the Jayhawks are deeper, which certainly benefits their starting-five as they will come in a little fresher here today. The Longhorns have only covered seven of the last 22 games played following an ATS win, six of the last 20 games played following a straight up win, and three of the last 10 games played on neutral sites. Meanwhile, Kansas is 5-1 ATS the last six games played following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS the last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600, and 7-3 ATS the last 10 games played overall. Take the Jayhawks. Thank you.

Kansas State Wildcats.

Game 756

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

Kansas State had the better record in Big 12 play. Kansas State had a better overall record. And Kansas State is higher-ranked. So, for the life of me, why are they an underdog here today? If I have ever seen a trap, this looks like it folks. The Wildcats finished the regular season campaign winning four the last five, both straight up and against the spread. They also took the most recent meeting with the Horned Frogs, approximately one month ago. Granted, both teams are 3-0 neutral sites this season. But TCU should not be favored here today my friends. They are just 3-6 straight up and 2-7 ATS the last nine outings. And I believe they are going to have a tough time today against the frustrating KSU defense. Kansas State is also money in the bank when playing solid opposition, covering eight of the last 11 versus teams with a winning percentage above .600. Meanwhile, Texas Christian has only covered one of the last six games played against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Make no mistake of it my friends, this is the game the Horned Frogs will severely miss the big man in the middle, Lampkin. The Wildcats are very strong upfront, will dominate the glass, and win this game. Take Kansas State. Thank you.

Maryland Terrapins.

Best Bet.

Game 767.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

I am well aware of the fact the Terrapins are 10-0 at home in conference play but a dismal 1-8 on the road. They also know this stat as too. Coach, Kevin Willard also knows his team is one of seven Big Ten squads all tied for second place in the standings at 11-8. This game is a must win for Maryland. They took the first meeting in this matchup at home and come off a loss. They are an outstanding bounce-back team, not having suffered back-to-back defeats since early-January. They have also covered four of the last five following both, a SU and an ATS loss. For us bettors, they have turned it up recently, covering nine of the last 13 games played overall. Take the Terrapins. Thank you.  

TCU Horned Frogs on the money line.

Game 649.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

A victory here today would give TCU their first winning conference record since the 2000/2001 campaign. It is no secret that the Big 12 is arguably the toughest conference in college basketball today. This would be a big victory for the Horned Frogs to close out the regular season. Not only that, but it would give them some extra momentum going into the conference tournament. They took down the Sooners 79-52 at home in the only meeting against them this season, back on January 24. That win and cover gave TCU the third consecutive in this rivalry. And let’s face it, a loss here, no matter how good they play in the conference tournament, would definitely influence the Selection Committee for the Big Dance. Oklahoma is the league doormat, dwelling in the cellar at 4-13. At both ends of the court and on the boards, TCU is significantly stronger, and they know it. The backcourt tandem of Miles jr. and Baugh, which are combining for over 30.2-points per game, 7.2-rebounds per game, 8.8-assists per game, and-3.1 steals per game will control the pace and the tempo of this contest. One more item my friends, a victory here would give the Horned Frogs the No. 5 seed in next weeks Big 12 tournament. The Sooners have only covered two of the last eight at home. Take TCU on the moneyline. Thank you.

Clemson Tigers.

Game 619.

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

Despite these two teams both tied for 3rd-place in the ACC at 13-5, only Clemson has a shot at least for a share of the conference’s top-spot. A couple of things have to go their way, but it is still mathematically possible. Both teams need this win as neither want to be in a situation falling out of the top-four in the standings for the upcoming ACC tournament. I am fully aware of the fact Virginia is 13-1 straight up at home this season, covering five of their last six as host. I really do feel that they may lose this game outright, let alone cover. This is a team struggling right now, losing their last two straight up and failing to cover the last four in a row. On the other hand, the Tigers have won and covered three of the last four and come off perhaps their best performance of the season. They stomped the Wolfpack on the road, 96-71 has a 5.5- point underdog a few nights ago. They come into this contest tonight with momentum. Granted the Cavaliers defense is very frustrating. But it just can’t compensate for their lack of office anymore. They face a Tigers “O” averaging over 75.7-points per game and just shy of 37% from beyond the arc and almost 80% from the line. Without question Clemson possesses the much stronger front court with Tyson, Hall, and Schieffelin. I look for the big men to dominate on the glass, allowing successful transition. The road team has covered six consecutive meetings in this rivalry. Clemson has covered 10 of the last 14 games played versus teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Nevada Wolfpack.

Game 865.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Although a few things have to happen, Nevada still has a chance for a share of the top-spot in the Mountain West Conference. In my opinion, they are also on the right side of the cut line for the Big Dance. However, a loss here to the leagues bottom-dwelling Wyoming squad, might just put some doubts in the minds of the Selection Committee. The Wolfpack seems to have gotten stronger as the season progressed. Just over the last month or so, they have won six of the last seven, both straight up and against the spread. Sorry to say things didn’t go too well for the Cowboys this campaign. And it seems things have gone from bad to worse for this team, dropping and failing to cover the last three. During their current slide, the average margin of defeat is a whopping 9.6- points per game. Offensively, defensively, and on the boards, this team is significantly outclassed in tonight‘s matchup. They just do not Possess the talent to run with Nevada here. Whether it be in the back court where they are thin because guard, Reynolds has been out, Or upfront in the absence of forward, Ike, this team just cannot contend with guards, Lucas, and Blackshear, or big men, Baker and Williams. As I said earlier, they are significantly outclassed. The road team has covered 11 of the last 16 meetings. The Wolfpack are 5-1 ATS the last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage below .400, 4-1 ATS the last five games played following a straight up win, and 22-8-2 ATS the last 32 games played overall. Take Nevada. Thank you.

Providence Friars.

Game 657.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, I’ve been doing this for over four decades, and I just can’t figure out why the Huskies are this much of a favorite over the Friars. I understand that Connecticut possesses a 13-2 record at home, while Providence owns a 4-5 away mark. However, that’s where the advantages for the home team here end. Providence has won and covered the last two meetings in this rivalry, which includes a 73-61 outright win and cover in the only meeting this season, at the beginning of January at home as a 5.5-point underdog. Since December, not only have the Friars won 15 of 19 contest straight up, they have also covered 15 of those 19 outings. They enter this matchup running hot, winning and covering the last several games. Granted, their overall road record isn’t the most impressive. But they have covered seven of the last nine as a visitor. There isn’t a lot of time left in the regular season, and the Friars, which are sitting in second place in the Big East, three-games behind the Golden Eagles, have a chance at taking the conference. To do so, they must continue to keep their foot on the gas. Since December 31, the Huskies are just 6-7 straight up. Going back a bit further, prior to Christmas, they have crushed bettors, going a mere 5-10 ATS. Granted UConn possesses a very good defense, but they just can’t compensate with their erratic offense. Particularly when facing solid adversaries. Both teams are excellent on the boards. Both team score about the same. But I do see a major advantage for the visitors here getting this many points. I think the odds makers are way off here, sports fans. By the way, Connecticut has covered just two of their last seven against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Take Providence. Thank you.

Pitt Panthers.

Game 707.

2 PM PST/5 PM EST.

The Panthers are enjoying their best league campaign since joining the conference a decade ago. They are tied for the top spot with the Cavaliers at 12-3 in league play. They enter today’s contest riding a six-game straight up win streak, covering their last five outings. As a matter fact, they have been a covering machine. Pitt has covered 12 of the last 13 on the road, nine of the last 11 versus teams with a winning record, and 20 of the last 26 overall. They’re starting-five consists of four double-digit scores. Trust me when I tell you they will light up Virginia Tech here. The Hokies have fallen. They no longer possess a defense that puts the fear into opponents offenses. This is a team with a lackluster offense that just isn’t good enough to compensate for their lack of defense. They are also crushing bettors, covering just four of the last 14 overall. The ‘dog has covered nine of the last 12 meetings. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Maryland Terrapins.

Big Ten Game of the Month.

Game 750.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

There is no question Purdue is a very good team. However, they’re starting to show cracks. They have dropped two of their last three, both straight up and against the spread at Indiana and at Northwestern. Now they go on the road and play a Maryland team which is owns a very respectable 13-1 record at home this season. Maryland has been a thorn in the side of Purdue when it comes to ATS. They have covered seven of the last eight meetings for us bettors. And if you look at the past several meetings, they have been decided by three, one, one, and three-points. They play this team very tough. As a matter fact, the Terrapins are playing some pretty good basketball themselves, winning five for the last six straight up and seven of the last 10 against the spread. Both teams are relatively healthy. And both teams match up well with one another. The big difference here is the fact the Boilermakers are starting to struggle and they are not the greatest road team. They’ve only covered one of their last five as a visitor. By the way folks, Maryland has covered 16 of the last 21 at home. And the underdog has covered four straight in this rivalry. Take the Terrapins. Thank you.

New Mexico Lobos.

HIGH ROLLER Game of the Month.

Game 891.

8:00 PM PST/11:00 PM EST.

The Lobos finished 2022 as the last remaining unbeaten team in college basketball. Since the New Year began, they slid a bit splitting out their last 10 games. They are a respectable 19-5 overall, which includes a 6-5 mark in the Mountain West Conference. This team needs to get back on track right now if they’re going to make a run at the Big Dance. And what better opponent to face to do just that than the Falcons. They have taken three consecutive meetings over their conference rival straight up, winning by an average mark of 7.6-points per game. This does include an 81-73 home victory approximately two weeks ago. Air Force is absolutely atrocious. They are just 3-9 in conference action, enroute to an overall, 12-13 record. The last several weeks, things have gone from bad to worse for the team as they are currently riding a six-game straight up a losing streak in which they have failed to cover four of those six outings. New Mexico will light up the scoreboard this evening behind their 16th ranked scoring offense, which averages over 81.8-points per game. By the way folks, a major mismatch here is their 11th ranked field goal shooting squad (which hits 49% from the floor), matching up against the nations 206th ranked field goal percentage defense. Oh, by the way guys, the Falcons average over 15.4-points per game less. And on both sides of the court, they are outclassed on the boards here as well. The road team has covered seven of the last eight meetings in this rivalry. Take the Lobos. Thank you.

Boise State.

Best Bet.

Game 883.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

My friends, this line is way off here. This should be a Pick ‘em or at most, the Aztecs should just be maybe a one-point favorite only because they are at home. These are the two best teams in the Mountain West Conference, tied for the top-spot in the League at 8-2. Overall, the Broncos own a little bit better of a record at 18-5, while the Aztecs are 17-5. A season ago, Boise State took all three meetings over San Diego State straight up covering two of the three. Interestingly enough, all three meetings were settled by a combined seven-points. These two teams play each other very tough, my friends. Offensively, they are very similar. But defensively the Broncos are much stronger. They rank 12th in the nation yielding just 60.7-points per game. They’re also 24th in field-goal percentage allowed and fourth in three-point percentage allowed. Both teams have had a few days off to rest and prepare. However, BSU certainly comes in here hotter, winning eight of the last nine straight up and six of the last eight against the spread, while SDSU is just 4-2 their last six straight up and have only covered five of their last 10 against the number. The underdog has covered the last four meetings in this rivalry. The Broncos have covered 20 of their last 26 on the road. Meanwhile, the Aztecs have only covered four of the last 14 at home. Take Boise State. Thank you.

Kansas State Wildcats.

BIG 12 GOM.

Game 633.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

The seventh ranked Wildcats will look to take their first regular-season sweep over the eighth ranked Jayhawks in years. They took the first meeting at home in overtime just two weeks ago, 83-82. Granted, Kansas is a pretty darn good home team. But this year‘s Jayhawks squad has started to struggle. They’ve lost three of their last four overall straight up, and five of their last six overall against the spread. As far as us bettors are concerned, K State has been money, covering eight of their last nine contests coming into tonight’s matchup. This is way too many points to give a team that has covered 35 of their last 52 on the road, 10 of their last 11 against teams with a winning record, and their last four straight overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Xavier Musketeers.

GOM.

Game 613.

9:15 AM PST/12:15 PM EST.

Guys, the line is way off here as it should be closer to a pick ‘em or even maybe a -1 fav for Xavier. Atop the Big East and the No. 13 team in the nation, the Musketeers are confident, knowing they took down the Blue Jays earlier this month, 90-87, extending their dominance over their Conference rival for the fourth consecutive meeting, and for our purposes, four Ats covers in the last five matchups. Xavier devoured Creighton on the boards, 40-29. This time around, they will once again own the glass, possessing the bigger, stringer front court. Overall, they are healthier and deeper. The Musketeers have covered four of their last five on the road, 13 of their last 16 versus teams with a winning record, and six of their last eight overall. Take Xavier. Thank you.

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New York Knicks.

Fast Break.

Game 540.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Sports fans, you cannot find two teams trending in more opposite directions than the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks. Toronto is on a six-game slide, both straight up and against the spread. New York is riding an eight-game hot streak, both straight up and against the spread. While the Raptors had a night off following with their overtime loss at the 76ers, the Knicks had six players score in double-digits last night at the Garden in their 132-94 crushing victory over the Warriors. Granted, in some of their losses during their current losing streak, Toronto played some very close games. However, coming off that overtime loss is going to find them very fatigued here tonight. Their offense is basically nonexistent, ranking 22nd in scoring, 28th in field-goal percentage, and 29th in three-point percentage. This does not bode well as they must face a New York defense that ranks in the top-10 in several major categories. New York is also one of the healthiest teams in the NBA, while Toronto has several players out and a few also listed as questionable this evening. The Raptors are just 2-8 ATS their last 10 games played on the road, 0-4 ATS their last four games played on one days rest, and 1-5 ATS their last six games played versus teams with a winning record. New York is 4-0 ATS their last four games played at home, 19-6-1 ATS their last 26 teams played on zero days rest, and 4-0 ATS their last four games played versus teams with a losing record. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

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.