4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The best words in sports: "Game 7"! Most experts (including myself) and all bookmakers didn’t expect this series to go the distance, but the Indiana Pacers have proved that teamwork makes the dream work.

Without a clear-cut superstar, they’ve made life tough for every opponent throughout the playoffs.

While the Thunder are objectively the better team and have multiple blowout wins this postseason, this is too many points to lay in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals in my opinion.

Let’s go Pacers!

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the driver’s seat after tying the series with a 111-104 win in Indiana in Game 4.

However, they needed a big fourth quarter to rally and pull away, and I think we’ll see another tight battle here. While the Thunder have been lighting up the scoreboard all postseason, the Pacers have shown they’re a much tougher matchup and continue to grind.

This is too many points to lay against a team as resilient as Indiana.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% THUNDER/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY

I expected the Indiana Pacers to keep it closer last game, but the Oklahoma City Thunder reminded everyone why they’re such a heavy favorite in this series with a dominant bounce-back win after dropping Game 1. Now the series shifts to Indiana, and while I misjudged OKC’s ability to cover the big number last time, I don’t think the Pacers are getting enough points here. When the Thunder are locked in, they’re clearly the superior team. With the urgency to steal back a road win, expect another focused performance from OKC.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a tricky spot for the Thunder.

Typically, I'd back OKC in a bounce-back spot as they've dominated off a loss this postseason, winning those games by an average of 20.5 points.

But this isn’t a typical scenario. This is the NBA Finals, and the Pacers are no matter what the line says no pushover.

While I’d be surprised if the Thunder drop this one outright, laying this many points feels risky. I’d lean toward the underdog to keep it close.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA FINALS GAME 1 TOP PLAY

Bookmakers have the Oklahoma City Thunder as sizable favorites in this series, and it’s easy to see why.

They've taken down tougher competition en route to the Finals, while the Pacers benefited from a relatively weak Eastern Conference path.

The Thunder have piled up blowout wins throughout the postseason, and this looks like another spot where they can flex their dominance. I’m laying the points with OKC.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% KNICKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY

The New York Knicks are back in it after a convincing 111-94 win at home, but they still trail 3-2 in the series.

Knowing a potential Game 7 would be at Madison Square Garden has to give them some confidence, but the Indiana Pacers are just as aware of that fact, and they’ll be highly motivated to close things out tonight.

The Knicks led wire to wire in Game 5, but their road wins this postseason have mostly come after digging themselves into early holes.

The Pacers are too steady and too balanced to let this one slip. I like Indiana to finish the job.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Indiana Pacers come into this one as underdogs in New York, despite already winning both Game 1 and Game 2 at Madison Square Garden and holding a commanding 3-1 series lead.

They’re 6-1 straight up and against the spread in their seven postseason games, and with all the momentum on their side, I expect the Pacers to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals tonight.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This series is done. We know it, the Oklahoma City Thunder know it, and the Minnesota Timberwolves know it. The Wolves managed to cover the spread last time out, but they were never truly in a position to win the game.

Monday's 128-126 result was the rare exception—when the Thunder win, they usually win big. They've racked up multiple double-digit victories throughout the playoffs, and I expect another one here.

With Minnesota looking deflated and OKC smelling the Finals, look for the Thunder to close this out in dominant fashion.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% KNICKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks clawed their way back into the series with a gritty 106-100 win on Sunday, not for the first time in this playoffs erasing a 20-point deficit.

At this point, they’ve earned the title of comeback kings, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them build on that momentum with another win tonight.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau has instilled a relentless, never-back-down mentality in this group, and that toughness could be the difference as the series tightens.

The big question now: do the Pacers have the killer instinct to close the door, or will the Knicks keep the pressure on and flip the series on its head?

My money (for this game at least), is on the Knickerbockers. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA CONF FINALS GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to even the series after a dominant 143-101 win in Game 3, but while that blowout was impressive, I still believe the skill gap is too wide for them to truly turn this series around.

The Thunder essentially threw in the towel after falling behind by 20 in the first quarter, but don’t expect a repeat of that effort.

With their starters well-rested after logging limited minutes in the loss, I expect OKC to return to the form they showed in the first two games and deliver a bounce-back blowout of their own in Game 4.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Thunder took care of business at home with back-to-back dominant wins over the Wolves, and I don’t see the script flipping just because the series shifts to Minnesota.

OKC has been strong on the road all season and continues to outwork and outclass the Wolves in every phase.

This feels like a sweep, or a gentleman’s sweep at best, but if Minnesota steals one, it’s more likely to come in Game 4, not Game 3.  

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% PACERS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

In Game 1, the New York Knicks got a dose of their own medicine.

After pulling off multiple comebacks against Boston in the last round, they let the Pacers hang around and paid the price as Indiana rallied late and stole the game in OT.

Expect a more locked-in effort from the Knicks in Game 2, knowing they can’t afford to head to Indiana trailing 0-2 in the series and the Pacers might come out less hungry knowing they already have a road win in the bag. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

4% WOLVES/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

We cashed in with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, but Game 2 feels like a different story. The Timberwolves were right there at halftime before going ice-cold in the second half.

Expect sharper execution this time from Minnesota, who should come in with better focus after that wake-up call.

OKC had trouble stringing together consistent performances in the last round against Denver. Let’s grab the points with the Wolves in what should be a much tighter contest.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% PACERS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are coming off impressive upset wins in the Conference Semifinals, but I like the favorite Knicks to take Game 1. Their resilience against the Celtics was nothing short of remarkable, constantly battling back from deficits and showing real toughness. They also took two of three from the Pacers during the regular season.

This series should be tightly contested, but in the opener at home, the edge goes to New York.

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

4% WOLVES/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Nuggets pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games, but the West’s top seed stepped up when it mattered most. I expect OKC to carry that momentum into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and roll over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Minnesota benefited from a fortunate break in the last round, as Steph Curry went down in Game 1 and the Warriors never recovered without him. While the Wolves wrapped that series up in five games, they’re arguably less battle-tested. The Thunder, on the other hand, are deep, and fatigue shouldn't be a concern despite the longer series. I’m backing OKC to come out strong and take Game 1 convincingly. 

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% THUNDER/NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to close out the series after winning three of the last four games to take a 3-2 lead. The Nuggets have held their ground, but OKC’s impressive depth is starting to take over. With momentum on their side and the ability to wear teams down, I think the Thunder finish the job tonight and punch their ticket to the next round.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA PLAYOFFS R2 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

One has to wonder what the mood is like in the Celtics’ camp—down 3-1 in the series and now without Jayson Tatum, who’s sidelined with an Achilles injury. They’ve struggled to handle the Knicks even with their leading scorer on the floor, so how can we expect them to turn things around without him? Honestly,

I don’t even think we need the points here. Either the Knicks win outright or the Celtics blow them out.

Still, we’ll take the insurance with the points in case it turns into a tight one.

5% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Indiana Pacers have the Cavs on the ropes, heading into Game 5 in Cleveland with a 3-1 series lead. It might feel like a major upset on paper, but Indiana has had Cleveland’s number all season long. The Cavs look deflated, and even if the Cavs manage to extend the series with a win here, I don’t expect them to cover the spread.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% CELTICS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Underdogs have been cashing tickets across the board in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, and the Celtics-Knicks series has followed that trend. New York pulled off two upset wins in Boston before falling 115-93 at home in Game 3. Despite the series score, the Celtics have controlled long stretches of every game, blowing 20-point leads in both losses. In Game 3, they finally maintained focus and held the distance. Still trailing 2-1, I expect another strong response from Boston to even the series.

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Oklahoma City Thunder responded to a Game 1 loss with a dominant 149-108 win, and I expect a similar bounce back after their overtime letdown in Game 3.

Scoring just two points in OT was embarrassing, but this team has consistently responded well to adversity all season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have had trouble putting together back-to-back strong performances.

I like OKC to even the series tonight and head back home for Game 5 with momentum.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% WOLVES/WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves evened the series with a commanding 117-93 win on Thursday.

How they let Game 1 slip away—despite Steph Curry exiting early remains a head-scratcher, but Game 2 was a clear reminder of how dominant the Wolves can and should be without the Warriors’ superstar on the floor.

With Curry expected to miss a few more games, Minnesota has a prime opportunity to seize back home court and control of the series tonight.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Boston Celtics find themselves in a 2-0 hole despite controlling much of the action in both games. Game 3 is now do-or-die for the reigning champs, and I expect them to respond with urgency and intensity.

They’ve been their own worst enemy in this series. Mental lapses and sloppy stretches have cost them dearly. But if they can stay locked in, they have the talent to not only win but pull away. This is the spot where they need to make a statement, and I believe they will.

5% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

4% WARRIORS/WOLVES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 despite losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury in the second quarter. Riding a wave of adrenaline, they went on an unlikely run without their superstar, who’s now expected to miss at least a week. But can they do it again? I’m betting against it.

The Timberwolves will be locked in, hungry to even the series before it shifts to San Francisco for Games 3 and 4.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% KNICKS/CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

'The Boston Celtics controlled most of Game 1, dominating the Knicks for almost three quarters—but let it slip away late and eventually fell 108-105 in overtime. Make no mistake, though: the Celtics are the better team by a wide margin. They lost focus and paid the price, but I don’t expect a repeat. With their backs against the wall and down 0-1 in the series, look for a complete 48-minute effort from Boston. This feels like a bounce-back-and-roll spot for the Celtics, and I expect them to cover the number with ease.

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

4% DEN/OKC NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a grueling seven-game series against the LA Clippers while the Oklahoma City Thunder dismissed the Memphis Grizzlies in four games. With a big rest advantage for an already superior OKC team, I can only see this ending with a blowout win for the Thunder. 

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% ROCKETS/WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Golden State Warriors to bounce back after getting completely outworked in Game 5 at Houston. Now back home with another shot to close out the series, I expect a much sharper effort from a refreshed Warriors squad that started pulling key players early once Game 5 got out of hand.

Look for Golden State to set the tone early and take care of business in front of the home crowd.

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets hold a 3-2 series lead after taking Games 1, 4, and 5, and they’ll look to close things out in LA tonight.

With a playoff-tested roster and momentum on their side, they’re simply getting too many points to ignore. The Clippers have shown flashes, but their inconsistency continues to be a problem.

Even if they manage to push this to a Game 7, covering the spread won’t come easy against a battle-hardened Nuggets squad that knows how to finish.

4% PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. 

5% NBA WEST PLAYOFFS R1 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to LA with a commanding 3-1 lead, and the Lakers are officially on the ropes.

This isn’t how the script was supposed to go, especially after the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. but the balance has been off, and they’ve had no answer for the Wolves’ size and physicality down low.

The Lakers have star power, but they’re getting outmuscled and outworked. I think the Wolves will close out the series tonight, so I gladly take the points on the road underdog. 

5% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% WARRIORS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY

The Warriors may not have covered as home chalk in Game 4, but they still got the job done and now hold a 3-1 series lead. I like them as a road underdog in Game 5. They had to navigate Draymond Green’s foul trouble and near ejection last time out, and it limited what they could do defensively.

Even then, they held off Houston, and with a full-strength lineup back on the floor, I wouldn’t be shocked if Golden State finishes the job and punches their ticket to the next round tonight.

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Warriors took care of business with a 104-93 win and now have this series right where they want it. Losing Game 2 by 15 wasn’t a shock after stealing one on the road, but don’t expect any more slip-ups, this is Golden State’s series to lose.

Jimmy Butler missed the last game and might miss this one too, but honestly, it doesn’t even matter.

The Warriors have the firepower and depth to put Houston away, and I expect them to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with another win here. 

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Los Angeles Clippers have taken control of the series with a dominant 117-83 win last time out. They’ve now won two straight in the series, and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t look nearly as strong as the ones we’ve seen in past playoff runs while the Clippers look very solid.

3% PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Memphis Grizzlies gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a scare in Game 3, but a dominant fourth quarter saw OKC get away with the win. Down 0-3 in the series, I don't think there's any fight left in the Grizzlies, and I expect a blowout win for the visitors. 

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% PACERS/BUCKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Bucks are in a must-win spot after dropping both games at Indiana. They have the talent and experience to turn this around, and I expect a big game from the Bucks in front of their hometown crowd. 

4% PLAY ON THE BUCKS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Thunder have completely controlled the first two games of this series, winning by 51 and 19 points while holding the Grizzlies to just 80 and 99 points. They’ve done it without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing at his peak, which speaks volumes about the depth and discipline of this team.

OKC is 32-8 SU and 26-13-1 ATS on the road this season, and there’s no reason to expect a major swing just because the series shifts to Memphis. Their defense has set the tone, and that should carry them to another comfortable win and cover.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Cleveland Cavaliers made light work of the Miami Heat in the opener of this series that they won 121-100. The Heat made their way to the playoff through the play-in tournament, and the difference in quality between them and the top-seeded team in the East is massive. This will be the fourth meeting this calendar year, and the Cavs have won the previous three by an average of more than 15 points. This will be another blowout. 

5% PLAY ON THE CAVS. 

4% WOLVES/LAKERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves humiliated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of this series, but I expect the Lakers to bounce back with a strong outing in Game 2. The Lakers are favored again despite a 22-point loss in the opener, and they have the veterans to regroup the right way. 

4% PLAY ON THE LAKERS. 

4% PISTONS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks outscored the Detroit Pistons 40-21 in the fourth quarter of Game 1 to earn a 123-112 win. I think those final 12 minutes better reflect the talent gap between these teams, and I expect the Knicks to come out locked in from the opening tip tonight. Look for them to build an early lead and control the game wire to wire.

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

4% MAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a dominant upset win over the Kings, while the Memphis Grizzlies arrive off a loss to the Warriors.

The Mavs caught their last opponent off guard, but the Grizzlies won’t be taken by surprise.

Ja Morant took a knock in that loss to Golden State, but he made it clear afterward that he'll be suiting up Friday,  and let’s be honest, there’s no way he misses this one with the season on the line.

4% PLAY ON THE GRIZZLIES. 

4% MAVS/KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The decimated Dallas Mavericks find themselves in the play-in tournament despite dealing away Luka Doncic to the Lakers back in February, a clear sign the front office wasn’t expecting a deep run this season. They’ve gone just 13-20 SU and 15-18 ATS since February 1, and were swept 3-0 in the regular season by the Sacramento Kings, including a 122-98 blowout on March 3. With a shorthanded roster and little momentum, it’s hard to imagine the Mavs rallying here when even the players seem to sense this isn’t their year.

4% PLAY ON THE KINGS. 

5% NBA PLAY-IN TOURNEY GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

I think the Golden State Warriors are simply too talented to be stuck in the play-in, and I expect them to cruise past the Memphis Grizzlies to lock up the No. 7 seed in the West. They took three of four from Memphis during the regular season, including a 134-125 road win earlier this month, and if fully healthy, I see them as a legit threat to make a deep playoff run.

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Toronto Raptors have won five of their last eight and they're 9-4 SU and ATS as favorites on the season. The Charlotte Hornets have already thrown in the towel and lost 108-97 when they visited Toronto on March 28,

5% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

4% WARRIORS/SUNS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns have lost five on the bounce and will be without Kevin Durant again as they return home from a three-game road trip. The Golden State Warriors will look to get back to their winning way after seeing a five-game winning streak come to an and with a loss to the Rockets last time out.  

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY OF THE DAY

The Knicks are coming off a 121-105 win at Atlanta and they've been hot recently. The Phoenix Suns have lost five in a row and will miss Kevin Durant. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% HOUSTON/DUKE FINAL FOUR CBB MAX BET

The Duke Blue Devils are coming off a dominant 85-65 win over Alabama, while the Houston Cougars defeated Tennessee 69-50 in the previous round.

The Cougars have been playing some exceptional defense all tourney, but Duke will be the toughest test so far. Duke can do almost everything the Cougars can do on defense, but they're superior on offense.

I like the Blue Devils to win and cover. 

5% PLAY ON DUKE. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Bucks snapped a four-game skid with a 133-123 win over the shorthanded Suns on Tuesday. Here, they'll face another shorthanded team: the Philadelphia 76ers. They have lost nine in a row and failed to cover the spread in their last eight. They can not stand up enough defensively to compete with the Bucks. 

5% PLAY ON THE BUCKS. 

4% HAWKS/MAVS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to fade the Atlanta Hawks who will play on no rest off a 127-113 loss to Portland on Tuesday. They've now dropped three of their last four, and here they'll take on a Dallas Mavericks team that has won four of its last six, and looking to rebound from a 113-109 home loss as 10-point favorites over the Brookly Nets. 

4% PLAY ON THE MAVS. 

RAPTORS/BULLS TOP PLAY

The Toronto Raptors are officially on a heater, riding a four-game SU and ATS win streak, and I like their chances to keep it close against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

Chicago is coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas and OKC, and now they'll face a Raptors team eager to avoid a season sweep after dropping the first three meetings.

Toronto has stepped up defensively in recent games, and I expect them to cover in what should be a relatively low-scoring battle. 

4% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

4% NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Sacramento Kings are reeling, coming off a 121-91 loss to Orlando and just one win in their last six games. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have dropped two of their last three, but those losses came against quality opponents in the Lakers and Thunder. With the Kings struggling under playoff pressure, I like the Pacers to take advantage and get back on track.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers who will play on no rest off a 118-95 home loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday.

On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors have recorded three wins in a row and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Raptors are 3-0 against the Sixers on the season and won 118-105 when these two teams clashed in Toronto on March 12 and I expect another relatively comfortable Raptors win here. 

5% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

HEAT/SIXERS NBA SIDE

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Miami Heat after three straight wins and five covers against the spread in a row.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had their season ruined by injuries. While wins have been few and far between lately, they've been putting up a decent amount of points in most games. I like the Sixers to get the cover in a relatively high-scoring game in this one. 

3% PLAY ON THE 76ERS. 

5% ELITE 8 CBB GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The No.3 Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off an OT win over 10th-seeded Arkansas but will face a much tougher test here against the Florida Gators, the No. 1 seed in the West Region.

The Gators covered the spread in their 87-71 win over 4th-seeded Maryland after starting the tournament 0-2 ATS, and I don't think TTU is given enough points here. The Red Raiders needed a late rally to come back and force overtime against the Razorbacks, and Florida is an much stronger opponent.

Florida big man Alex Condon injured his ankle midway through the first half against Maryland and skipped practice Friday, but is expected to play against Texas Tech. Also, the Gators could take down the Terps without him, and have received good production from their reserves all tournament.

5% PLAY ON FLORIDA. 

4% MISS/MSU CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Ole Miss Rebels have impressed with back-to-back upset wins to open the tournament, but I think their run ends here against Michigan State in the Sweet 16.

Pulling off three straight upsets is a tall task, and the Spartans have looked sharp and composed through the first two rounds. 

4% PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE. 

ARIZONA/DUKE CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Duke Blue Devils have covered big spreads in both their first two games of the tournament, and I don't think they'll disappoint here against the Arizona Wildcats either. Duke won 69-55 at Arizona on Nov. 22, and had trouble getting past Oregon in the last round. Arizona can match Duke offensively, but the Blue Devils are much stronger on D and I think they'll run away with this game. 

3% PLAY ON DUKE. 

4% BYU/BAMA CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The BYU Cougars are coming off a 91-89 win over Wisconsin, and I think they're undervalued here against the Alabama Crimson Tide, who are getting too much respect following a 12-point win over Saint Mary's. 

BYU is one of the few teams in the nation that can match Alabama's offensive numbers, and I expect the two teams to trade buckets all game long and this one to go down to the wire. 

4% PLAY ON BYU. 

MAVS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like a good spot to fade the Dallas Mavericks, who are on no rest after last night’s win in Brooklyn. The New York Knicks, meanwhile, are well-rested with two days off since a 122-103 win over the Wizards and should be motivated to avenge a 129-114 loss to the Mavs from earlier this season.

3% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% GSW/MIA NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the Miami Heat following a 122-105 win over the Hornets that snapped a 10-game skid. The Warriors, meanwhile, are coming off a rare loss since Jimmy Butler joined them from Miami, and you can bet he’ll have the squad dialed in for this one. Golden State is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games off a loss, and I fully expect them to bounce back in dominant fashion here.

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% CSU/MARYLAND CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the Colorado State Rams after their 78-70 win over Memphis. They made the tourney thanks to a late rally and come into this game off 11 straight wins, but the Maryland Terrapins, who bounced Grand Canyon with an 81-49 win last time out, should be too tough of a test to pass. 

4% PLAY ON MARYLAND. 

BAYLOR/DUKE CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Duke Blue Devils defeated Mount St. Mary's 93-49 as a 32-point favorite in the tournament's opening round. They're facing a tougher test here against the Baylor Bears, but I still expect a blowout win for Duke, as the Bears are in a tough spot after holding off the eighth-seeded Mississippi State. 

3% PLAY ON DUKE. 

4% BULLS/LAKERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Los Angeles Lakers to bounce back from a 118-98 loss to Milwaukee. They were missing several key players after a big win over Denver the night before, but they should be healthier for this one. The Bulls could be in a flat spot after upsetting the Kings, and with this being their fifth straight road game and a visit to Denver on deck, fatigue may start to show. 

4% PLAY ON THE LAKERS. 

DRAKE TEXAS/TECH CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Texas Tech Red Raiders failed to cover the spread in their 82-72 win over UNC Wilmington in their last game, but they're asked to cover a smaller number here against Drake in this West Region second-round game.

The Bulldogs are coming off an upset win over No. 6  Missouri, and it's tough to reel off back-to-back upsets. 

3% PLAY ON TEXAS TECH. 

5% CBB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The George Mason Patriots are coming off an 86-69 win over Samford, while the Bradley Braves are coming off a 71-62 win over Northern Alabama.

Both teams looked sharp, but my money is on George Mason to win and cover, as Bradley has underperformed as an underdog all season, going 1-4 SU and ATS when getting points. 

5% PLAY ON GEORGE MASON. 

4% ARK/KAN CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Arkansas Razorbacks had won four on the bounce before an 83-80 loss at Ole Miss last time out. They still covered the spread, though, and are 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 overall and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 as underdogs.

The Kansas Jayhawks are 4-6 ATS in their last 10. I think this will be even closer than the spread suggests, with Arkanass possibly pulling an upset. 

4% PLAY ON ARKANSAS. 

EARLY HIGH POINT/PURDUE CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Purdue Boilermakers enter the NCAA Tournament as a sizable favorite despite losing six of their last 10 games, but I expect them to be locked in now that it really counts.

High Point boasts the nation’s longest active winning streak at 14 games, but they’ve mostly dominated as heavy favorites. This is a massive jump in competition, and I don’t think they’re ready for the challenge.

3% PLAY ON PURDUE. 

4% ROCKETS/MAGIC NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets roll into Orlando on a seven-game winning streak after outlasting Philly 144-137.

The Sixers gave them more trouble than expected, but that should prepare the Rockets for an Orlando Magic team in a potential letdown spot after an upset win in Cleveland.

4% PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. 

LATE NIGHT 4% CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The UC Riverside Highlanders are 11-4 ATS as underdogs on the season and I think they can keep it close here against a Santa Clara team that lost outright as a 15.5-point favorite over Pepperdine last time out. 

4% PLAY ON UC RIVERSIDE. 

5% NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a fantastic spot to back the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back after seeing a 16-game winning streak come to an end with a 108-103 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a potential flat spot after six wins in seven games and three in a row. They are 3-6-1 ATS off three wins on the season. 

5% PLAY ON THE CAVS. 

4% WIZARDS/BLAZERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to fade the Washington Wizards after back-to-back wins as double-digit underdogs in Detroit and Denver, and this will be their sixth straight game away from home.

The Portland Trail Blazers will play on no rest after ending a five-game slide with a 105-102 win over Toronto on Sunday, but I think they'll have enough energy to take care of the Wizards.  

4% PLAY ON THE BLAZERS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

Both teams are a bit banged up, but unlike the unmotivated Nets, the Atlanta Hawks are still in a dogfight for a playoff spot.

They had won four on the bounce before a 121-98 home loss to the Clippers on Friday, while the Nets have lost nine of their last 10 and are just 4-9 ATS as home underdogs against conference rivals on the season. 

Also, the Nets burned a lot of energy in the first leg of a back-to-back situation in a 115-113 loss to Boston last night, and I expect the more rested Hawks to bounce back with a big win. 

5% PLAY ON THE HAWKS. 

5% NYK/GWS NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings, and they've been dominant since Jimmy Butler joined the team.

The New York Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and had lost three on the bounce before picking up wins at Sacramento and Portland. This will be their fifth consecutive road game, and they've played eight of their last 10 away from home.

The Warriors won 114-102 in New York on March 4, and I expect them to win and cover at home as well. 

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami-OH Redhawks have won three in a row and five of their last six and defeated FMU as a favorite yesterday in Round 1 of the MAC tournament, but they tend to come up short as underdogs. 

The Kent State Golden Flashes have won three in a row and eight of their last 10, most recently a win as a double-digit favorite over Western Michigan yesterday. 

The Redhawks swept the regular season series 2-0 and won 96-92 in overtime when they hosted Kent State on February 21, but now I expect the Golden Flashes to come through and advance.  

4% PLAY ON KENT STATE. 

KINGS/WARRIORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Sacramento Kings head to Chase Center after back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Knicks, surrendering 133 points to New York. Now, they face a red-hot Warriors team firing on all cylinders offensively.

While the Kings have given Golden State trouble in recent history and should keep it close, they’ll need to score to cover—making the over an appealing play as well.

3% PLAY ON THE KINGS. 

4% CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boise State Broncos are coming off an 83-73 loss as a 6-point favorite over Colorado State, while the San Diego State Aztecs defeated Nevada 80-61 last time out. The Aztecs won 76-68 here at Thomas & Mack Center on Jan 4 and 64-47 when they hosted Boise State on Feb 15. I think the wrong team is favored here. 

4% PLAY ON SAN DIEGO STATE. 

5% MAX BET ALERT - CBB GAME OF THE WEEK

The West Virginia Mountaineers come into the Big 12 tournament off wins over Utah and UFC.

The Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a dominant home win over TCU and a win as underdogs at TCU. Here, they'll face a WVU team that defeated them 78-70 on Jan 12, though, and I don't think Colorado can pull off a back-to-back upset. 

5% PLAY ON WEST VIRGINIA. 

5% SWAC TOURNEY GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Grambling State Tigers are coming off a disappointing 59-47 loss as a short home favorite over Alabama State. their fourth loss in five games.

The lone win during that stretch was a 67-51 win on March 6 over the very same Alabama A&M team they'll face today. The Bulldogs are coming off three losses.

I like the Tigers to also take care of business in the SWAC tournament. 

5% PLAY ON GRAMBLING STATE. 

JAZZ/SIXERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Utah Jazz have won only two of their last 10 games straight up, but they're 6-4 ATS during that stretch and here they'll face a Philadelphia 76ers side that has struggled to live up to expectations when favored all season long. The Sixers are 7-17 ATS as favorites, while the Jazz are 14-5 ATS as underdogs against teams from the East. 

3% PLAY ON THE JAZZ. 

4% GRIZZLIES/PELS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New Orleans Pelicans will play their third game in four nights and on no rest off a 146-117 loss at Houston on Saturday. They might continue to struggle down the stretch as injuries start piling up, most notably on Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones who both will miss the rest of the season. 

The Memphis Grizzlies have comfortably won the previous three meetings of the season, and I count on them to do the same here, even at what might look like a somewhat inflated spread. 

4% PLAY ON THE GRIZZLIES. 

EARLY 4% MICH/MSU CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Michigan State Spartans won 75-62 in Ann Arbor on Feb. 21, a win part of a six-game winning streak during which they are 6-0 ATS. The Wolvererines are coming off back-to-back home losses to Illinois and Maryland and I don't think they'll be able to keep up with MSU here. 

4% PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE. 

4% NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the Washington Wizards after three wins in five games, including a 125-122 victory over Utah. They’ve alternated wins and losses over that stretch, and I expect them to regress against a Raptors team riding a three-game winning streak.

While Toronto is on a back-to-back, they’re staying home at Scotiabank Arena, eliminating any travel concerns.

4% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

5% MAX BET ALERT - CBB GAME OF THE WEEK

The Louisville Cardinals have won eight in a row, including two in blowout fashion. Last time out, the Stanford Cardinal lost 56-54 at Notre Dame, ending a three-game winning streak.

The Cardinal have been streaky, and as they're 3-7 ATS off a loss, I think they'll come up short again. 

5% PLAY ON LOUISVILLE. 

5% WOLVES/HEAT NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the Minnesota Timberwolves who are 0-3 ATS off three ATS covers and 4-8 ATS off back-to-back covers. 

The Miami Heat will look to bounce back from a loss at Cleveland and they are 6-4 ATS at home off a loss.

Tyler Herro was one of six Heat players who missed the Cavaliers game, but they should to be healthier tonight, and the Wolves have their own injury woes on Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert. 

5% PLAY ON THE HEAT. 

WARRIORS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like a good spot to back the Brooklyn Nets who are receiving no love from bookmakers and bettors after five losses and a 1-4 ATS run. The Golden State Warriors have an 8-2 record SU and ATS in their last 10 games, and while they've extra looked sharp since Jimmy Butler joined the team, this looks like a tough spot as they close out a five-game road trip. 

3% PLAY ON THE NETS. 

5% CBB HORIZON GAME OF THE YEAR

This looks like a good spot to back Purdue Fort Wayne to rebound from losses to Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State. Youngstown State has also dropped two of its last three, with its lone win coming in an unconvincing 81-77 game as a 14-point favorite over Green Bay. With both teams sitting at 19-12 and neither in top form, I’ll gladly take the points with the underdog. 

5% PLAY ON IUPU Fort Wayne. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The slumping Memphis Grizzlies have dropped seven of their last 10 and three in a row. The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming to FedExForum on a four-game winning streak, during which they've outscored their opponents by eight points or more each game. 

The Thunder won 125-112 here in Memphis on February 8 and 130-106 when they hosted the Grizzlies back in December.

Given the home team's injury situation and recent struggles, I fully expect OKC to roll over the Grizzlies again. 

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% BIG 12 CBB GAME OF THE YEAR

The Iowa State Cyclones ended a two-game skid with a solid 84-67 win over Arizona last time out, and here they'll face a BYU Cougars team in a potential flat spot after six straight wins SU and ATS. 

The Cyclones are an impressive 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS as home favorites against opponents with a winning record, and I expect them to cover this line. 

5% PLAY ON IOWA STATE. 

5% WIS/MSU BIG TEN CBB GAME OF THE YEAR

The Michigan State Spartans are riding a four-game winning streak SU and ATS, and while this will be the first meeting with Wisconsin this season, I'm sure MSU has not forgotten an 81-66 loss at Wisconsin on Jan 26, 2024, in the last meeting.

Playing in East Lansing, Mich. will turn the tables, and I expext the Spartans to run away with this one. 

5% PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE. 

EARLY 4% NUGGETS/CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY - 1:10 PM EST

This looks like a great spot to back the Boston Celtics to bounce back from losses to Detroit and Cleveland. They are 13-4 (76.5%) ATS off a loss and 1-0 off back-to-back losses. 

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Dartmouth Big Green look primed to bounce back from a 72-67 loss as 8-point underdogs to Yale. They are a solid 15-8 ATS on the season, and the Brown Bears are in a potential flat spot following a win as a pick'em at Harvard. 

3% PLAY ON DARTMOUTH. 

5% MAX BET ALERT - CBB GAME OF THE MONTH

The Clemson Tigers are rolling into Virginia on a five-game winning streak SU and ATS and 23-5 SU on the season, but they have matched up poorly against the Cavaliers in recent seasons.

Virginia has won nine of the last 10 against Clemson, and four in a row straight up while going 3-0-1 ATS. I think this will be another tough game for a Tigers team asked to cover too many points. 

5% PLAY ON VIRGINIA. 

5% MIN/LAL NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Los Angeles Lakers are undefeated with Luka Doncic on the team, but here they'll face a tough Minnesota Timberwolvers team high on confidence after taking down the Thunder in Oklahoma City. The Wolves are expected to be somewhat shorthanded, but they're fairly deep and the Lakers are overvalued due to their big name players. 

5% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

5% CBB NORTHEAST GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have been steamrolling opponents all season, especially at home, and the Le Moyne Dolphins have lost 13 of 15 on the road. 

CCSU won 93-70 at Le Moyne on Jan 24. This will be another easy win at home. 

5% PLAY ON CCSU.

5% NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Houston Rockets play on two days rest off a disappointing loss at Utah, but they've been solid at home and the Milwaukee Bucksa are due for a dud after four straight wins. 

5% PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Dallas Mavericks are still ajdusting to life without Doncic and star acquisition Anthony Davis, remains out with a strained left adductor.

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 132-108 win at Sacramento abd Jimmy Butler looks more and more like a good fit.

They've won two in a row since Dallas won 111-107 on Feb 12 in Butler's first game with the Warriors. Tonight the Warriors will get their revenge. 

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the San Antonio Spurs following their upset win over Phoenix last night. Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a blood clot, and while they managed to rally without him, sustaining that level of play will only get tougher

5% PLAY ON THE PISTONS. 

BULLS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Chicago Bulls are due for a bounce back, and the New York Knicks have been vulnerable on the defensive end of late. 

3% PLAY ON THE BULLS. 

CAVS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

Good revenge spot for a hot Brooklyn Nets team looking to avenge a 140-101 home loss to Cleveland in December.

3% PLAY ON THE NETS. 

CELTICS/SIXERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Philadelphia 76ers will look for their first cover in seven games, and the Boston Celtics are overvalued after three consecutive wins and covers. 

3% PLAY ON THE 76ERS. 

4% KANSAS/BYU CBB TOP PLAY

This looks like a good spot to back the Kansas Jayhawks to bounce back from a loss as favorites at Utah. They're 12-2 at homw and have bounced back strong from previous losses on the season.

4% PLAY ON KANSAS. 

4% CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The South Dakota Coyotes have seen the spread of their last four games close within 2.5 points. They won all four games, and with a propensity to get a result in close games I like them to cover here as home underdogs to South Dakota State.

The Jackrabbits are only 2-7 SU on the road while South Dakota is 12-1 at home. 

4% PLAY ON SOUTH DAKOTA. 

4% CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the North Alabama Lions after four consecutive wins and covers. The Jacksonville Dolphins are 8-2 SU but only 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games but tend to fare well as underdogs.

North Alabama has been overachieving at 16-8-0 ATS for the season and the market has adjusted.

4% PLAY ON JAC.

LATE NEV/SJSU CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Nevada Wolfpack are getting too much respect after three consecutive wins SU and ATS ss heavy favorites while the San Jose State Spartans are coming off a pair of losses.

Nevada won 75-64 when they hosted the Spartans a month ago, but the Worpack are far weaker on the road (2-5) than at home )0-4), while the Spartans typically keep it close at home. 

4% ON SJSU.