20* Big 12 GAME OF THE WEEK on Iowa State +23

Baylor makes its long-awaited return from a three-week COVID break as they have been off since February 2nd.  There will be some rust involved, and they have no business laying 23 points to Iowa State in their first game back from the break.

The Cyclones have showed some fight and will continue to battle to try and earn that first Big 12 victory.  That's especially the case playing the No. 2 team in the country here in Baylor.  And the Cyclones have quietly posted a winning ATS record (7-6) in Big 12 play this season.

Their recent efforts including a 4-point loss to WVU as 11.5-point dogs, a 7-point loss to Oklahoma as 14-point dogs, a 3-point loss to TCU as 4.5-point dogs and a 10-point loss to Oklahoma as 11.5-point dogs.  They have lost just one of their last seven games by more than 18 points.

Iowa State already showed they could hang with Baylor in their 65-76 loss as 15.5-point home underdogs in their first meeting this season.  Now they are 23-point dogs in the rematch, a 7.5-point adjustment that has no basis, especially with the awful spot for Baylor coming back from a COVID break.

The Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.  Iowa state is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games after failing to cover three of its last four ATS coming in.  The Cyclones are 61-38 ATS in their last 99 games when revenging a same-season loss.  Bet Iowa State Tuesday.

25* NBA Non-Conference GAME OF THE YEAR on Sacramento Kings +7

This is one of my favorite situations of the entire season.  This is a game the Kings will likely win outright due to the situation, and we'll take the points for some added insurance.  This should be one of your largest wagers of the season in the NBA because of it.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Nets after going 6-0 SU & 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall.  Their last two wins came against the Lakers and Clippers, so it's automatically a letdown spot.  And they return home from a five-game road trip.  I always like fading teams in their first game back home following a long road trip because there are so many distractions they have to deal with.

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Kings, who are 0-7 SU & 0-7 ATS in their last seven games overall.  So we are getting max value on the Kings now, and the Nets are overvalued after covering six straight.  Plus, the Kings will be the more motivated team as they want revenge form a 125-136 home loss to the Nets on February 15th just over a week ago.

I just see the Nets relaxing here and not showing up at all after feeling a huge sense of accomplishment sweeping that five-game road trip.  Especially since they already beat the Kings once on that trip.  The Nets are still without Kevin Durant and could be without both Green and Luwawu-Cabarrot, who are both listed as questionable.

Sacramento is 23-9 ATS in its last 32 games as a road underdog.  Brooklyn is 2-7 ATS in its last nine games as a home favorite.  Bet the Kings Tuesday.

15* Big Ten PLAY OF THE DAY on Michigan State +7

The Michigan State Spartans won't be packing it in any time soon under Tom Izzo.  They still have a shot to make the tournament.  And their 78-71 upset win as 6.5-point dogs at Indiana last time out helped.  Now a signature win over a Top 5 Illinois team would go a long way to helping their cause tonight.

We've seen the Illini be vulnerable in two of their last three games against Big Ten bottom feeders.  They needed overtime to beat Nebraska 77-72 as 14-point favorites.  They also struggled to put away Northwestern at home in a 73-66 win as 13-point favorites.

Illinois hasn't won any of its last 14 meetings with Michigan State by more than 7 points.  That makes for a 14-0 system backing the Spartans pertaining to this 7-point spread tonight.  The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.  Michigan State is 52-23-3 ATS in its last 78 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.  The Spartans are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as home underdogs.  Roll with Michigan State Tuesday.

20* CBB Tuesday No-Doubt Rout on Saint Louis -3

It's a good time to 'buy low' on Saint Louis off their worst loss of the season a 53-76 loss at Dayton as 6-point favorites.  They had been rolling with four straight victories by a combined 69 points prior to that setback.  They shot just 27.1% from the field against Dayton, and that's not going to happen again here.

Look for Saint Louis to get back on track against VCU here Tuesday.  They face a Rams team coming off an upset loss 76-79 as 9-point favorites against George Mason.  And the news gets worse as they lost their best player in Nah-Shon Hyland (19.2 PPG) to a foot injury late in that game.  They won't have his services tonight, and it's a huge loss for the Rams that isn't being factored into this line enough.

The Billikens are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a loss by more than 20 points.  VCU is 0-6 ATS vs. top-caliber teams that outscore their opponents by 12-plus points per game over the last two seasons.  The Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games vs. a team with a losing road record.  VCU is 11-28 ATS in its last 39 games as an underdog, including 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games as a home underdog.  Take Saint Louis Tuesday.

15* Wizards/Lakers NBA TV Late-Night BAILOUT on Washington +7

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a world of hurt right now without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroeder.  They are just a mediocre team without these two, yet they keep getting priced like the defending champs that won the NBA Finals.  It's a great time to fade the Lakers right now.

The Lakers are just 1-3 SU in their last four games overall with a 17-point loss to Denver, an 11-point loss to Brooklyn and an upset loss to Miami.  Their only win they needed a big finish to pull away from the Timberwolves by 8, and the Timberwolves are one of the worst teams in the NBA.  The Lakers are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Wizards, who have been grossly undervalued for over a week now and continue to be here.  The Wizards are 4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall with upset wins over the Celtics, Nuggets and Blazers.  They also beat the Rockets by 12 as short favorites.  And they can certainly hang with this version of the Lakers and possibly pull off yet another upset tonight.  

They are rested playing just their 2nd game in 5 days, while the Lakers haven't had more than one day off in a row since the beginning of February.  The Wizards are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 Monday games.  The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.  Los Angeles is 0-7 ATS in its last seven home games vs. teams that are outscored by 3-plus points per game on the season.  Roll with the Wizards Monday.

20* NBA DOG OF THE WEEK on Charlotte Hornets +12.5

The Utah Jazz are now overvalued after going 20-2 SU & 19-3 ATS in their last 22 games overall.  Consider that this is only the 2nd time all season that they have been a favorite of 12.5 points or more tonight.  The last time they failed to cover as 12.5-point favorites against the Pistons.

The Hornets have been great in the underdog role all season.  And they will want revenge from a 138-121 home loss to the Jazz on February 5th earlier this month.  They are rested and ready to go playing just their 2nd game in 8 days here tonight.  And they have gotten a lot healthier due to this break with both Gordon Hayward and PJ Washington back in the lineup now.

This is the ideal letdown spot for the Jazz.  They already beat the Hornets earlier this month.  And they are coming off six straight games against many of the top teams in the NBA in the Celtics, Bucks, Heat, 76ers and Clippers (twice).  They won't be very motivated to face the Hornets tonight.

Plays on underdogs of 10 or more points (Charlotte) - off a home win, a well rested team playing 4 or less games in 10 days are 26-6 (81.2%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Charlotte is 20-8-2 ATS in its last 30 games as an underdog.  Utah is 5-15-2 ATS in its last 22 games following a loss.  Bet the Hornets Monday.

15* CBB Monday No-Doubt Rout on Southern Illinois -1.5

Southern Illinois will be out for revenge from a tough 65-66 home loss as 2-point favorites against Valparaiso yesterday.  Now the Salukis come back as 1.5-point favorites in the rematch.  I think they get their revenge with a win and cover today.

Southern Illinois has been great at getting revenge in these situations recently.  In fact, they are 3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in their last three tries in this situation after losing the first game of these double-headers.  After losing 62-74 to UNI, they won 71-68 on the rematch.  After losing 66-74 at Bradley, they won 69-68 in the rematch.  And after losing 55-80 to Illinois State, they won 59-49 in the rematch.

The last time Valpo won the first game of the double-head, they lost the second game.  They won 70-57 at UNI before losing 60-74 in the rematch.  And I think we see more of the same here from these two teams with the Salukis getting the job done in the rematch and the Crusaders letting up and faltering.

The Salukis are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.  The home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings.  The Crusaders are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games.  Valparaiso is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games off an upset win as an underdog.  Take Southern Illinois Monday.

20* MVC GAME OF THE WEEK on Evansville +11.5

Evansville lost 71-85 at Drake yesterday.  Now the Purple Aces come back as 11.5-point underdogs in the rematch today.  They will be the more motivated team, and there's several reasons to believe they will improve off that effort.

For starters, Drake shot 65.4% as a team and 11-of-21 (52.4%) from 3-point range.  They had a player come off the bench and score 32 points on 12-of-14 shooting and 5-of-7 from 3-point range.  Evansville only made 5-of-21 (23.8%) from 3-point range.  None of those things are likely to happen again, and it's actually impressive they only lost by 14 with all of those factors.

Evansville just doesn't get blown out very often.  That 14-point loss was their third-largest defeat all season.  The other two came to Bradley and Louisville.  They stayed within 13 of Loyola-Chicago in both their meetings.  And I think they improve upon yesterday's effort and take Drake to the wire today.  

Especially with Drake beating without leading scorer Hemphill (14.1 PPG) and with second-leading scorer Penn (11.2 PPG) questionable.  They are short-handed right now and will struggle in this back-to-back situation.

Plays on road underdogs or PK (Evansville) - in a game involving two good free throw shooting teams (69-73%), after two straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 55% or higher are 33-13 (71.7%) ATS since 1997.  Bet Evansville Monday.

15* Nets/Clippers ESPN ANNIHILATOR on Los Angeles -5.5

The Los Angeles Clippers just got Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back in the lineup.  To no surprise, they ended Utah's incredible run with a 116-112 victory on Friday.  And now they are going to put an abrupt halt to Brooklyn's five-game winning streak.

The Nets are overvalued due to this streak that has also seen them cover five in a row.  Amazingly, they have done most of it without Kevin Durant, who is out with an injury.  But they aren't good enough to hang with a team the caliber of the Clippers without Durant.

This will be the 5th straight road game for the Nets, who have probably spent the last couple days partying in Los Angeles after upsetting the Lakers last time out.  But the Lakers were without Anthony Davis and Dennis Shroeder for that game.  Their task gets much tougher here against the Clippers, who are fully healthy for basically the first time all season.

The Clippers also want revenge from a 120-124 road loss at Brooklyn on February 2nd.  Durant scored 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting in that contest.  Plays on favorites (LA Clippers) - revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 points or more against a team that's off two or more consecutive wins as road underdogs are 54-25 (68.4%) ATS since 1996.  Take the Clippers Sunday.

15* CBB Sunday Undervalued Underdog on Penn State +11.5

It's time to 'sell high' on the Iowa Hawkeyes after going 3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall.  They had gone 1-4 SU & 0-5 ATS in their previous five games prior to this streak.  The only difference is that they have shot it much better and their opponents have not.

It's also time to 'buy low' on Penn State after going 0-3 SU & 1-2 ATS in their last three games overall.  Two of those losses came by a combined 3 points and the other was a 10-point loss to Ohio State, which is playing as well as anyone in the Big Ten right now.

Penn State has been better than its 7-11 record would indicate.  Eight of the 11 losses have come by 10 points or less.  And I think they have a great chance to stay within this 11.5-point spread of the Hawkeyes, who just don't play enough defense to put teams away consistently.

Penn State is 3-2 SU in its last five meetings with Iowa.  The Hawkeyes haven't beaten the Nittany Lions by more than 11 points in any of their last seven meetings, making for a perfect 7-0 system backing Penn State pertaining to this 11.5-point spread.  The Nittany Lions are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games as road underdogs.  Roll with Penn State Sunday.

20* Celtics/Pelicans ABC No-Brainer on OVER 231.5

Death, taxes and Pelicans OVERS.  I have made a lot of money backing Pelicans OVERS here of late and I'm not jumping off the train Sunday as once again the oddsmakers have failed to set the number high enough.  They need to set their numbers in the 240's but somehow they haven't been.

As a result, the OVER is 21-3 in Pelicans last 24 games overall.  That includes 8-0 in their last eight games overall with each of their last six games seeing 235 or more combined points without any of them going to overtime.  They have averaged 251 combined points in their last six games, which is nearly 20 points more than this 231.5-point total.

The Boston Celtics will oblige and play up-tempo with the Pelicans just has they have in their last two games in going OVER the total with the Hawks in games that saw 236 and 230 combined points.  The Celtics have to play small ball because they don't have a traditional center, and they are missing their best perimeter defender right now in Marcus Smart.

The Pelicans and Celtics have combined for 231 or more points in three of their last four meetings.  The OVER is 12-1 in Pelicans last 13 home games.  The OVER is 16-1 in Pelicans last 17 games after a combined score of 225 points or more.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* CBB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Michigan/Ohio State UNDER 146.5

I'm taking the UNDER in this huge Top 10 showdown between Michigan and Ohio State.  Points will be at a premium in this rivalry.  And both of these teams can lock the other down defensively.

Ohio State is giving up just 63.3 points per game on 38.2% shooting at home this season.  Michigan is allowing 64.9 points per game on 37.7% shooting on the season, and 62.8 points per game and 38% shooting in conference play.

The Wolverines are rusty on offense right now because they had a three-week break due to COVID.  But their defensive effort will be there like it always is as that is their bread and butter.  And they like to slow the tempo.

The head-to-head history is what really has me excited about this bet on the UNDER.  Ohio State and Michigan have combined for 142 or fewer points in each of their last 11 meetings.  That's an 11-0 system backing the UNDER pertaining to this 146.5-point total.  Take the UNDER in this game Sunday.

20* Michigan/Ohio State Big Ten No-Brainer on Ohio State +2

The Ohio State Buckeyes should not be home underdogs to the Michigan Wolverines today.  The Buckeyes are 10-1 SU & 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall with their only loss coming by 2 points.  That includes road wins over Illinois, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Iowa, Maryland and Penn State during this stretch.

Michigan struggled to beat Wisconsin and Rutgers in its two games since returning from a three-week break due to COVID.  I think there's still some rust here with the Wolverines, and they won't be able to beat an Ohio State team that is playing better than anyone else in the Big Ten right now.  Yet the Buckeyes continue to lack the respect they deserve from oddsmakers.

Ohio State is 16-2 SU in its last 18 home meetings with Michigan.  That includes a 77-63 win last year.  The Buckeyes are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games.  The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.  Bet Ohio State Sunday.

15* NBA Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Suns/Grizzlies UNDER 226

Both the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back tonight.  It will also be the 4th game in 5 days for the Grizzlies.  I think the tired legs of both these teams will help us cash in this UNDER as neither is going to look to push the pace, and shooting will be affected.

Phoenix already prefers to play at a slow tempo with Chris Paul at point guard.  The Suns rank 28th in the NBA in pace at 98.4 possessions per game.  Memphis has JA Morant at point guard, but they still don't push the pace either.  They are in the middle of the pack (14th) in pace at 102.2 possessions per game.

The UNDER is 5-0 in the last five meetings in this series with four of those seeing 223 or fewer combined points.  The UNDER is 23-7 in Grizzlies last 30 home games.  The UNDER is 10-1 in Grizzlies last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.  Phoenix is 9-1 UNDER in its last 10 road games following two or more consecutive overs.  Take the UNDER in this game Saturday.

20* NBA Saturday Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Charlotte Hornets +2

The Charlotte Hornets have a huge rest and preparation advantage in this game over the Golden State Warriors and should not be underdogs because of it.  Those advantages will lead them to an outright victory here at home Saturday night.

The Hornets have been off since February 14th due to COVID.  So they have had five days to get ready for this game and are expected to have Gordon Hayward and P.J. Washington back in the lineup from injuries.  I expect the Hornets to come back rejuvenated following this nice break.

This is an awful spot for the Warriors.  They will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back after a shootout 120-124 loss in Orlando last night.  It will now be the 8th game in 15 days for the Warriors, who haven't had two days off in a row in all of February.  They are also still without Wiseman and Looney, so they don't have much depth.

The Warriors are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games playing on zero days' rest.  The Hornets are 19-8-2 ATS in their last 19 games as underdogs.  Charlotte is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 games as home underdogs.  Bet the Hornets Saturday.

15* CBB Saturday Undervalued Underdog on San Diego +32.5

The lack of action due to COVID and the 3-7 SU record has the San Diego Toreros undervalued right now.  That has been evident in their most recent games as the Toreros are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.

They returned from a three-week layoff and upset Santa Clara 71-60 as 6.5-point road underdogs on Thursday.  So the layoff clearly didn't affect them, and they are obviously excited to be back in action.

Now the Toreros will take another shot at Gonzaga after losing 62-90 to the Bulldogs but covering the 29.5-point spread on January 28th in their first meeting.  Now the Toreros are catching 32.5 points in the rematch, which is too much.  Gonzaga won't be motivated enough to cover this huge number against a team they already beat by 28.

The Toreros are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.  San Diego is 32-14 ATS in its last 46 games when revenging a home loss by 10 points or more.  The Toreros are 44-22 ATS in their last 64 road games when revenging a loss by 10 points or more.  Gonzaga is 0-7 ATS vs. poor shooting teams that make 42% or less of their shots this season.  The Bulldogs are 0-5 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a losing record.  Roll with San Diego Saturday.

20* Big 12 GAME OF THE WEEK on Iowa State +12

The Iowa State Cyclones are 0-12 in Big 12 play this season.  They will keep fighting to try and get that first conference win until they get it, and then they might pack it in.  But until then they want to erase that zero, and they have been playing like it.

They have been pretty competitive as they are 6-6 ATS in Big 12 play.  And one of those covers came in a 72-79 loss at Oklahoma as 14-point dogs.  Now the Cyclones come back as 12-point home dogs in the rematch and I think they can stay within the number again.

It's definitely a great time to 'buy low' on the winless Cyclones and 'sell high' on the Sooners, who have gone 7-1 SU & 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall.  But their last five wins have all come by 7 points or fewer, so it's not like they are blowing teams out.

Iowa State is 12-3 SU & 11-4 ATS in its last 15 home meetings with Oklahoma.  The Sooners are 6-17-1 ATS in their last 24 games as road favorites.  The home team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

Plays against favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (Oklahoma) - after going over the total by more than 24 points in their last game, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a terrible team (20% or less) are 39-11 (78%) ATS since 1997.  Take Iowa State Saturday.

25* Atlantic 10 GAME OF THE YEAR on George Mason +10.5

It's time to 'sell high' on VCU off six straight victories.  They won four straight games against the class of the Atlantic 10 in Rhode Island, Dayton, St. Bonaventure and Richmond.  And now they have a game on deck at Saint Louis in three days.  That makes this the ultimate sandwich spot for them, and an ideal letdown spot to take the double-digit points with George Mason.

Plus, VCU already beat George Mason 66-61 on the road as 5.5-point favorites on January 6th in their first meeting this season.  So the Rams won't be all that motivated to beat them again.  And we've seen a 5-point line adjustment for flipping home courts, which just goes to show how overvalued VCU is right now.

George Mason comes in playing well having gone 4-3 SU in its last seven games overall.  That includes their 32-point win over Fordham last time out on February 10th.  Now the Patriots have had nine days to get ready for this rematch with VCU.  The Rams only have two days to get ready for this game after beating Richmond on Wednesday.

George Mason is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 road games when playing with 7 or more days' rest.  The Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as home favorites.  VCU has only one win by more than 12 points in its last 10 games, so it's not like they are blowing teams out on the regular.

Plays on road underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points (George Mason) - off a blowout conference win by 20 points or more against an opponent that's off two straight conference wins are 65-36 (64.4%) ATS since 1997.  Bet Georgia Mason Saturday.

20* Utah State/Boise State FS1 Late-Night BAILOUT on Utah State ML +108

Utah State will be highly motivated for a win tonight.  They are battling Boise State for first place in the Mountain West and this is essentially a must-win if they want to take down the conference title.  That's especially the case after losing 70-79 at Boise State on Wednesday.

Now the Aggies will be out for revenge here and don't have to wait long to get it as they meet up again on Friday.  Utah State shot just 3-of-16 (18.7%) from 3-point range and made only 9 free throws in that 9-point loss.  Just a slight improvement in both categories will have them winning this rematch outright tonight.

The Aggies are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games overall.  Utah State is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games.  The road team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.  Bet Utah State on the Money Line Friday.

15* NBA Friday Total DOMINATOR on Thunder/Bucks UNDER 231.5

The Milwaukee Bucks are tired right now and it's hurting them offensively.  They have scored 115 or fewer points in each of their last four games overall, including the 96 they scored against Toronto last night.  They will now be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 9th game in 15 days.

Now the Bucks take on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that just recently upset them 114-109 as 11.5-point underdogs on February 14th less than a week ago.  That game saw just 223 combined points, and this total is 231.5 for some reason, which is 3 points higher than the 228.5-point total for that first meeting.  Familiarity favors defense and the UNDER.

The Thunder have been a good UNDER bet here of late, too.  They have combined for 223 or fewer points with their opponents at the end of regulation in five of their last six games overall.  They have averaged just 216.5 points per game at the end of regulation in those six games, which is 15 points less than this 231.5-point total.

The UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in this series.  The UNDER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Milwaukee.  The UNDER is 44-21-1 in Thunder last 66 games as road underdogs.  The UNDER is 9-2 in Bucks last 11 games playing on zero rest.  Roll with the UNDER in this game Friday.

20* NBA TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Suns/Pelicans OVER 230.5

The OVER is 19-2-1 in Pelicans last 22 games overall.  They have a historic offensive rating during this stretch, and also a historic defensive rating as they have been so poor on that end.  And once again the books have set the number too low here in a Pelicans game.

The OVER is 6-0 in Pelicans last six games with all six games seeing 231 or more combined points, which would cover this OVER.  They have averaged 248.5 combined points per game with their opponents during this stretch with none of those games going to overtime.  That's 18 points more than tonight's posted total of 230.5.

The Suns have really picked it up offensively since getting Devin Booker back healthy, which is no surprise.  The OVER is 4-1 in Suns' last five games overall with them combining with their opponents for 231 or more points in four of those.  They have scored 119 points or more four times, and their job gets easier offensively tonight with the injury to New Orleans' best defender in C Steven Adams, who is doubtful with an ankle injury.

New Orleans is 11-1 OVER in its last 12 games after scoring 115 points or more in its previous game.  The OVER is 5-0 in Suns last five games vs. a team with a losing record.  The OVER is 5-1 in Suns last six games playing on two days' rest.  The OVER is 11-1 in Pelicans last 12 home games.  Take the OVER in this game Friday.

20* Colorado/Oregon ESPN 2 Late-Night BAILOUT on Oregon -3

The Oregon Ducks are now finding their rhythm following a couple COVID pauses.  They only played one game in four weeks from January 10th through February 3rd.  But now they have played four games since returning from their latest break.

After getting upset by Washington State, the Ducks have gone 3-0 SU & 2-1 ATS since with their only non-cover coming in a 12-point win over Washington as 12.5-point favorites.  They then went on the road and beat Arizona State 75-64 as a 2-point favorite and Arizona 63-61 as a 1.5-point dog.   Now they want revenge from a 72-79 road loss at Colorado in their first meeting this season.

I like their chances of getting that revenge considering Oregon is 7-1 SU & 7-1 ATS in its last eight home meetings with Colorado.  The Buffaloes are coming off a bad 62-71 road loss at California as a 9-point favorite, and they have been awful on the road throughout the years.

Indeed, the Buffaloes are 17-43 ATS in their last 60 road games.  Colorado is 13-39 ATS in its last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.  The home team is a ridiculous 14-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings.  The favorite is 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.  The Ducks are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.  Take Oregon Thursday.

15* CBB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Rutgers/Michigan UNDER 136.5

Two of the best defensive teams in the Big Ten square off Thursday when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit the Michigan Wolverines.  I can't believe they have set this total as high as they have, and there's a ton of value with the UNDER tonight.

Rutgers gives up just 41.7% shooting on the season and plays at a slow pace.  The Scarlet Knights have been even better defensively of late, giving up 58.8 PPG and 37.5% shooting in their last five games.  Michigan gives up 37.5% shooting on the season and has allowed 63 or fewer points in five of their last six games coming in.

Five of the last six meetings in this series would have gone UNDER 136.5 points.  They have combined for 112, 132, 142, 109, 132 and 125 points in their last six meetings, respectively.  That's an average of just 125.3 combined points per game, giving us over 11 points of value with this 136.5-point total.

The UNDER is 4-1 in Rutgers' last five games overall.  The UNDER is 5-1 in Wolverines' last six games overall.  The UNDER is 5-0 in Michigan's last five games following a win.  Rutgers is 6-0 UNDER in its last six games after allowing 50 points or less.  Roll with the UNDER in this game Thursday.

15* Raptors/Bucks TNT ANNIHILATOR on Milwaukee -6.5

It's safe to say the Milwaukee Bucks will be highly motivated for a victory tonight.  They are riding a season-high four-game losing streak coming in.  And their last loss came to Toronto, the team they will be facing tonight, so they will also be motivated for revenge.  Look for the Bucks to put their best foot forward tonight to get the win and cover because of it.

The Bucks are 9-3 SU & 7-5 ATS at home this season and winning by 11.5 points per game.  Milwaukee is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite.  The Raptors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win.  Bet the Bucks Thursday.

20* Iowa/Wisconsin Big Ten No-Brainer on Wisconsin PK

Wisconsin is coming off a bad 59-67 home loss to Michigan in which they blew a double-digit first half lead.  It's now a great time to 'buy low' on the Badgers, who have been a very resilient team all season.  Indeed, Wisconsin is a perfect 6-0 SU in its six games following a loss this season.  They haven't lost two in a row all year.

It's also a great time to 'sell high' on Iowa coming off its best performance of the season in a 30-point win over Michigan State.  That followed up a 13-point win over Rutgers.  Now the Hawkeyes are overvalued here as this line is a pick 'em on the road at Wisconsin.  Keep in mind Iowa had gone 1-4 SU & 0-5 ATS in its previous five games prior to beating Michigan State and Rutgers.

Wisconsin is 27-11 SU in its last 38 meetings with Iowa, including 13-3 SU in its last 16 home meetings.  Iowa is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 road games after two straight games where they made 10 or more 3-pointers.  The Badgers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games off a conference loss.  The Badgers are 10-1-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a loss overall.  Bet Wisconsin Thursday.

15* CBB Wednesday Undervalued Underdog on Southern Illinois +6

It's a great time to 'sell high' on Missouri State.  The Bears are 5-0 SU & 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall.  Two of those wins came against a Bradley team that was missing four of its best players due to suspension.  Two of those wins came against Illinois State, the worst team in the MVC.

And the other win came 65-53 at home over this same Southern Illinois team on February 10th.  Now the Salukis will be the team out for revenge exactly one week later.  And Southern Illinois gets them at home this time around.  They've barely adjusted the line for home-court advantage as Missouri State was a 6.5-point home favorite and now they are a 6-point road favorite.

Southern Illinois is 7-3 SU at home this season.  The Salukis have been great in these revenge spots, too.  They lost to Illinois State by 25 and came back and beat them by 10 in the rematch.  They lost to Northern Iowa by 12 and came back and beat them by 3 in the rematch.  And they lost by 8 at Bradley and came back and beat them by 1 in the rematch in the last three such situations.

Southern Illinois is 17-3 SU in its last 20 home meetings with Missouri State.  The Salukis are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games after playing a home game.  Southern Illinois is 6-0 ATS in its last six home games off a win by 10 points or more.  The Salukis are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 home games overall.  Take Southern Illinois Wednesday.

20* NBA Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on New Orleans Pelicans -3

Both the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back after wins last night.  But the situation is a much more favorable one for the Pelicans given the circumstances, and thus they should have no problem covering this 3-point spread at home.

It's a good 'buy low' time for the Pelicans as they had lost three straight road games prior to beating Memphis 144-113 on the road last night.  That blowout win allowed the Pelicans to rest their starters in the 4th quarter and no one player played more than 31 minutes for them.  They are a fully healthy, deep team that can handle these back-to-back situations better than most.

It's a good 'sell high' opportunity on the Blazers.  They have gone 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall against a weak schedule.  But all these injuries are going to catch up with them eventually, and I expect that to be tonight.  The Blazers will be without CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic and Harry Giles and could be without Rodney Hood again.

This is an awful situation for the Blazers, who will not only be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back, but also their 3rd straight road game and their 5th game in 7 days.  All five starters played more than 30 minutes last night for the Blazers as they were in a war with the Thunder, needing a late surge to pull away for a 115-104 victory.  They clearly won't have much left in the tank tonight.

The Pelicans are 3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in their last three home games with wins over Phoenix, Memphis and Houston by a combined 60 points, or by an average of 20 points per game.  New Orleans is 4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS in its last four meetings with Portland, winning those four games by an average of 13.3 points per game.  The Pelicans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on zero rest.  Bet the Pelicans Wednesday.

20* MVC GAME OF THE WEEK on Valparaiso +20.5

Valparaiso's 8-14 record has them undervalued right now.  They were an awful team in the first half of the season.  But they have been way more competitive of late.  The Crusaders are 5-5 SU & 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games overall.  They beat Drake outright by 17 as 13-point dogs and also lost to Drake in OT as 12.5-point dogs.  If they can hang with Drake, they can certainly hang with Loyola-Chicago.

I've been fading the Ramblers with a lot of success lately.  They were overvalued after a stretch in which they went 11-1 SU & 10-1-1 ATS to open conference play.  They have since gone just 1-3 ATS in their last four games overall.  I faded them in both matchups with Evansville as they were 18 and 18.5-point favorites in those two games and failed to cover either.  Valpo is on Evansville's level and should not be catching 20.5 points.

Loyola-Chicago is coming off its two biggest games of the season in a double-header with Drake, their only contender to win the Missouri Valley.  I think this is now a flat spot for the Ramblers after splitting those two games with Drake.  And consider that Valpo was an 11-point underdog in its first meeting with Loyola-Chicago this season.  Now the Crusaders as 20.5-point dogs in the rematch, a 9.5-point adjustment which is simply too much.

The road team is 13-3-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.  Valparaiso is 42-15 ATS in its last 57 games off a road loss by 10 points or more.  The Crusaders are 29-15 ATS in their last 44 games when revenging a home loss.  Valparaiso is 7-0 ATS in its last seven games after playing its last two games on the road.  Bet Valparaiso Wednesday.

15* CBB Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on UCF -2.5

The UCF Knights are 2-2 SU but 3-1 ATS in their last four games overall.  Their two losses both came by a single point in games that they covered.  They lost 60-61 to Wichita State, which might be the second-best team in the AAC behind Houston.  They also lost 68-69 at Cincinnati.

The Knights upset Tulsa 65-58 as 5-point road underdogs.  They also barely failed to cover in a 4-point win over Tulane as 4.5-point home favorites.  And now UCF wants revenge from a 61-68 road loss at South Florida back on January 2nd.

The Bulls had to take a month off due to COVID and have come back rusty.  They have played two games since the month layoff.  They lost by 17 at home to Houston.  Then they were upset by Tulane as 5-point home favorites.  That gives these teams in recent common opponent in Tulane in which UCF just beat.

The home team is 5-1 SU in the last six meetings.  The home team is also 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.  UCF is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games when playing its 3rd game in 7 days.  The Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.  Take UCF Wednesday.

15* Big Ten PLAY OF THE DAY on Nebraska +11

Nebraska was in a clear letdown spot yesterday after ending a long losing streak in Big Ten play with a 62-61 win at Penn State as 11-point underdogs.  That followed up a 72-77 (OT) home loss to Illinois as 14-point dogs.

So the Huskers were playing their best basketball of the season coming into that game against Maryland yesterday.  They promptly fell flat and lost 50-64 as 10.5-point dogs.  Now they come back as 11-point dogs in the rematch and should be much more focused and motivated for revenge.

The Terrapins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.  Maryland is 2-7 ATS in its last nine home games.  The Terrapins are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing record.  The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.  Maryland is 0-6 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less this season.  Roll with Nebraska Wednesday.

15* Pelicans/Grizzlies TNT Total DOMINATOR on OVER 231.5

The OVER is 18-3 in Pelicans last 21 games overall.  They have combined for 231 or more points in four straight games coming in.  And with a total of 231.5 here, the value is still with the OVER involving a Pelicans team that has come to life offensively but cannot get any stops defensively.

The Grizzlies have been an OVER team as well since getting JA Morant back healthy.  Indeed, the Grizzlies are 8-1 OVER in their last nine games overall.  They have combined for 234 or more points with their opponents in seven of their last nine games overall.

The OVER is 10-1 in Pelicans last 11 games following an ATS loss.  The OVER is 8-0 in Grizzlies last eight games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.  Memphis is 9-1 OVER vs. terrible defensive teams that allow 110 or more points per game this season.  New Orleans is 13-1 OVER after a combined score of 225 points or more this season.  Take the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NBA Non-Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on Boston Celtics -2.5

This is a great spot to 'buy low' on the Boston Celtics.  They have gone just 1-4 SU & 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall with upset losses to the Pistons and Wizards.  I have no doubt we will get a huge effort out of the Celtics tonight as they get back on track.

It's also the perfect spot to 'sell high' on the Nuggets, who have won three straight coming in, including their upset home win over the Lakers on Sunday.  But Anthony Davis got hurt in that game and the Lakers weren't the same after.  That makes this a letdown spot for the Nuggets tonight off that win over the defending champs.

The injury situation really favors the Celtics here.  While they are basically fully healthy with the exception of Marcus Smart, the Nuggets will be without several key players tonight.  Denver will be without Will Barton, Paul Millsap, Gary Harris, Greg Whittington and PJ Dozier.  They could also be without Monte Morris, who is questionable.

Denver is 8-23 ATS in its last 31 road games after a win by 10 points or more.  Boston is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games after failing to cover three of its last four coming in.  The Nuggets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a win by more than 10 points.  The Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games.  Bet the Celtics Tuesday.

15* CBB Tuesday PLAY OF THE DAY on Michigan State +6

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Michigan State Spartans tonight.  They have gone just 2-5 SU & 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall.  We are getting the Spartans at the bottom of the barrel tonight in terms of line value because of it.

Michigan State will be motivated following a 30-point loss to Iowa.  They will also be motivated for revenge from a 54-55 home loss to Purdue as 6-point home favorites on January 8th.  They blew a 31-16 halftime lead in that game, and they have not forgotten.

Now the Spartans come back as 6-point underdogs in the rematch.  That's a full 12-point adjustment and it's simply too much.  That adjustment alone should show you that there's clearly value on the Spartans tonight in the rematch as you almost never see that big of an adjustment in a head-to-head series.  Especially when home-court advantage isn't worth that much this year.

Michigan State is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games as an underdog.  Purdue is 2-5-1 ATS in its last eight home games.  The Boilermakers are 1-5-2 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS loss.  Roll with Michigan State Tuesday.

15* NBA Monday Late-Night BAILOUT on Cavs/Warriors OVER 226.5

The Golden State Warriors have been forced to play small ball of late due to injuries to each of their top two centers in James Wiseman and Kevon Looney.  The result has been a lot more high-scoring games, and I think there's value with this OVER 226.5 tonight against the Cavaliers because of it.

Three of Golden State's last six games have seen 251 or more combined points without overtime.  They combined for 263 and 266 points in their two meetings with Dallas recently.  And last time out they combined for 251 points with the Nets.

The Cavaliers are 4-0 OVER in their last four games overall.  They have combined for 232, 228, 239 and 239 points in their last four games.  All four of those would have gone OVER this 226.5-point total.

The OVER is 3-0 in the last three meetings in this series with combined scores of 243, 234 and 234 points.  The OVER is 6-1 in Warriors lsat seven games vs. a team with a losing record.  Take the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Washington/Washington State Pac-12 No-Brainer on Washington +8

It's a great time to 'buy low' on Washington off five straight losses.  But the Huskies haven't quit on their season as they only lost 61-64 to UCLA as 9.5-point underdogs over the weekend.  And they'll certainly get up for their biggest rivals in Washington State tonight.

That's especially the case with the Huskies wanting revenge from a 62-77 home loss to Washington State as 1.5-point favorites on January 31st.  Now the Huskies come back as 8-point road dogs just two weeks later, which is a 9.5-point adjustment in the line.  There's clearly value in the Huskies in the rematch.

I can see Washington State taking Washington lightly after already beating them by 15.  And it's kind of a flat spot for them anyway after two straight games against ranked opponents in UCLA and USC.  Plus, their best player in Isaac Bonton (18.4 PPG) suffered an ankle injury against USC over the weekend, and even though he is expected to play tonight he won't be 100%.

The Huskies are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs.  The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.  Roll with Washington Monday.

20* NBA Eastern Conference TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Bulls/Pacers OVER 226

The Bulls are a good OVER team of late as they have gone OVER the total in their last two games with 245 combined points with the Pelicans and 231 with the Clippers.  They are missing some guys that are key defenders, but they haven't dropped off offensively.

The Pacers are shooting a lot more 3-pointers this year and are definitely an OVER team themselves.  They are coming off a 125-113 win in Atlanta for 238 combined points.  And I think this 226-point total is simply too low tonight.

Indiana beat Chicago 125-106 for 231 combined points in their first and only meeting this season.  And keep in mind the Bulls shot just 37.4% from the field in that contest.  The Pacers should get what they want offensively tonight, and the Bulls aren't likely to shoot that poorly again.  The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Chicago is a perfect 8-0 OVER when revenging a home loss this season.  Indiana is 16-3 OVER in its last 19 games vs. teams that shoot 21 or fewer free throws per game.  The OVER is 5-1 in Bulls last six games playing on two days' rest.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* NBA Sunday Late-Night BAILOUT on Grizzlies/Kings OVER 229.5

The Sacramento Kings have scored 111 or more points in eight of their last nine games overall.  But they have also allowed 105 or more points in 18 of their last 19 games.  The Kings are built for shootouts, and this 229.5-point total is too low.

The Grizzlies have allowed 114 points or more in six straight games coming in.  The OVER is 7-1 in Grizzlies last eight games overall as a result.  JA Morant and company will score at will on a Sacramento defense that ranks dead last (30th) in defensive efficiency this season.

The OVER is 3-1 in the last four meetings with combined scores of 234, 251 and 254 points in the three OVERS.  The OVER is 6-0 in Grizzlies last six road games.  The OVER is 7-2 in Kings last nine home games.  Roll with the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* NBA TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Blazers/Mavericks OVER 236

Dallas OVERS are the gifts that keep on giving, and we'll continue to back them until the books set them high enough.  This 236-point total is not high enough Sunday to scare as away when you look at recent performances in Mavericks game.

The OVER is 6-0 in Dallas' last six games overall.  They have combined for 238, 263, 266, 249, 235 and 273 points in those six games with none of them going to overtime.  That's an average of 254 combined points per game, which is still 18 points higher than this 236-point total.

The Mavericks are becoming one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, but they still play little defense.  The Blazers also like to play at a fast pace and play little defense.  The OVER is 5-1 in Blazers last six games overall with combined scores of 240 or higher in four of their last five.  None of those games went to OT, either.

The OVER is 5-0 in Blazers last five games as underdogs.  The OVER is 10-1 in Mavericks last 11 games as a favorite.  The OVER is 41-20 in Mavericks last 61 home games.  The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings in this series with combined scores of 265, 258, 232, 240 and 244 points.  None of those went to OT, either.  That's an average of 247.8 combined points per game.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* NBA Sunday Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Timberwolves/Raptors OVER 229

The OVER is 8-0 in Raptors last eight games overall.  They have combined for 231 or more points with their opponents in six of those eight games.  And this 229-point total is too low Sunday.

The Timberwolves won't be afraid to go into a shootout with them.  The OVER is 4-0 in Timberwolves last four games with combined scores of 231 or more points in all four of those games.  And Minnesota just got Karl-Anthony Towns back from injury to make them an even more dynamic offensive team.

The OVER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in this series.  The OVER is 11-0 in Timberwolves last 11 road games off two or more consecutive overs.  Toronto is 13-2 OVER in its last 15 games vs. terrible teams that are outscored by 6 or more points per game.  Take the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* CBB Sunday Undervalued Underdog on Tulane +5

Tulane continues to battle for head coach Ron Hunter.  The Green Wave are a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall.  They have pulled road upsets over Tulsa and Temple as 7.5 and 8-point dogs, respectively.  And their three losses were all close with a 3-point home loss to Cincinnati, a 4-point road loss at UCF and an 8-point road loss at Wichita State.

Now the Green Wave are catching 5 points here Sunday against a South Florida team that has been hit hard by COVID.  The Bulls returned from a month off an lost 65-82 at home to Houston.  Now the Bulls will still be rusty here in just their 2nd game back.  They have no business being a 5-point favorite over an active Tulane team that is playing its best basketball of the season.

South Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 home games.  The road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.  Tulane is 7-0 ATS in its last seven road games after playing three consecutive games as an underdog.  South Florida is 0-7 ATS in its last seven home games vs. poor 3-point shooting teams that make 31% or less.  Take Tulane Sunday.

20* Michigan/Wisconsin Big Ten No-Brainer on Wisconsin +1

The Michigan Wolverines will be returning from a COVID pause that has lasted over three weeks.  They will be rusty in their first game back here against Wisconsin.  So I'll gladly fade them here.

Wisconsin wants revenge from a 54-77 road loss at Michigan in their first meeting this season.  The Wolverines were only 2.5-point favorites in that game, and now they are 1-point road favorites in the rematch.  The books have not adjusted enough for the rust factor and the flip of venues.

Wisconsin is 11-2 SU at home this season.  The Badgers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 home meetings with Michigan.  The underdog is 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings.  The Badgers are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games vs. teams that score 77-plus points per game.  Bet Wisconsin Sunday.

15* NBA Saturday UPSET SHOCKER on New York Knicks ML +105

The New York Knicks are 3-2 SU & 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.  Their only two losses came to the defending Eastern Conference champion Heat by a combined 8 points.  And that's a Heat team that is getting healthy and playing better now.

The three wins came on the road over the Bulls by 4, at home over the Blazers by 11 and then last night on the road at Washington by 18.  So while this will be the 2nd of a back-to-back situation, it won't impact the Knicks too badly.  That's because they had two days off prior to beating Washington.  And because it was a blowout, the Knicks only had one player play more than 25 minutes.  So they should still be fresh and this is a deep team anyway.

Now the Knicks take on a Rockets team that is in a world of hurt right now in the injury department.  The Rockets are 0-4 SU & 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall with the four losses coming by an average of 16.5 points per game.  This skid coincided with losing their best player in Christian Wood to injury.  And now they lost Victor Oladipo and PJ Tucker to injury in their last game.  Wood and Oladipo will both be out, and Tucker didn't practice Friday and is questionable.

The Rockets are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a loss.  Houston is 7-21 ATS in its last 28 games playing on one days' rest.  New York is 7-1 ATS in its last eight Saturday games.  The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.  Take the Knicks on the Money Line Saturday.

15* Pac-12 PLAY OF THE DAY on Washington State +8

The Washington State Cougars have been one of the most underrated teams in the Pac-12 all season.  That is especially the case of late as they are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall.  That includes an upset home win over UCLA by 8, an upset road win at Oregon by 3 and an upset road win at Washington by 15.

Now the Cougars will relish the opportunity to try and upset a Top 25 opponent here in USC.  It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Trojans, who are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall coming in.  Now they are getting too much respect from oddsmakers due to their ranking and this run.

Washington State wants revenge from a 77-85 road loss at USC on January 16th in thier first meeting this season.  So they've already proven they can play with the Trojans on the road losing by just 8 points, and now they get them at home in the rematch and are catching 8 points.

The Cougars are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs.  Washington State is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.  Bet Washington State Saturday.

20* MVC GAME OF THE WEEK on Valparaiso +7

The Valparaiso Crusaders are playing their best basketball of the season right now in going 4-4 SU & 5-3 ATS in their last eight games overall.  That includes upset wins over Drake and Bradley, as well as an OT loss to Drake.

Understandably, after handing Drake its first loss of the season, the Crusaders had a big letdown in their next game with a 52-76 loss to Bradley.  The Braves also wanted that game more as they were looking for revenge from an earlier loss to the Crusaders.  But now is a great time to 'buy low' on Valparaiso off that blowout defeat.

Northern Iowa has no business being a 7-point favorite in this game.  The Panthers have been overvalued all season as they are just 6-13 SU & 3-13-1 ATS on the year.  They have lost three of their last four coming in with their lone victory coming by 3 points over Indiana State.  They just lost by 21 to Drake, the same team that Valparaiso beat once and took to OT the other meeting recently.

Valparaiso is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games off two or more consecutive unders.  Northern Iowa is 0-6 ATS when playing its 3rd game in 7 days this season.  The Crusaders are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games when playing their 3rd game in 7 days.  Valparaiso is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games following a loss by more than 20 points.  The Panthers are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games following a loss by more than 20 points.  Take Valparaiso Saturday.

20* Iowa/Michigan State Big Ten No-Brainer on Michigan State +5

The Michigan State Spartans are coming out the other side of the COVID problems that set them back.  After three straight road losses, the Spartans have won two in a row at home and now want revenge from one of those road defeats.

The Spartans lost 78-84 at Iowa in their first meeting on February 2nd.  Now they get their shot at revenge less than two weeks later.  Iowa attempted 20 more free throws than Michigan State and shot 50% compared to 40% for the Spartans.  Yet the Hawkeyes still only won that game by 6 points.

Iowa isn't playing well enough right now to be a 5-point road favorite.  The Hawkeyes are 2-4 SU & 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.  They are a tired team right now playing their 5th game in 12 days here.  It's just the 3rd game in 11 days for the Spartans, who always seem to get better as the season goes along under Tom Izzo.

Michigan State is 17-1 SU in its last 18 home meetings with Iowa.  So getting 5 points with the Spartans given that trend is a tremendous value.  And they need a signature win like this to climb back into the NCAA Tournament picture.  You can bet the Spartans will be putting their best foot forward today, and it should be good enough to get the cover at a minimum.  Bet Michigan State Saturday.

15* Indiana/Ohio State ESPN 2 Early ANNIHILATOR on Ohio State -6.5

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 8-1 SU & 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall.  They have won five Big Ten road games during this stretch over Maryland, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Rutgers.  Nobody is playing better than the Buckeyes in the Big Ten right now.

Now they will take down an Indiana team that is getting respect from oddsmakers off two recent upset wins over the Iowa Hawkeyes.  But they needed double-overtime to beat Northwestern on Wednesday and will now be playing their 3rd game in 7 days.  The Buckeyes have had four days to get ready for this game after last playing on Monday.

The Buckeyes are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 home games.  Ohio State is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games as a home favorite.  The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.  The Buckeyes are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 home meetings with Indiana.  Roll with Ohio State Saturday.

20* Grizzlies/Lakers ESPN No-Brainer on Memphis +8

It's a good time to 'sell high' on the Lakers off six straight victories.  But only one of those wins came by more than 8 points, and three straight have come in overtime.  I think this is a tired team right now due to those OT games, and there's a good chance they won't get back Anthony Davis tonight.

The Lakers just have a way of playing to the level of their competition.  They only beat the Pistons by 6 as 14-point favorites in OT, the Thunder by 7 as 9.5-point favorites in OT and the Thunder by 1 as 12-point favorites in OT in their last three games, which have all come at home.

The Grizzlies will give the Lakers a run for their money tonight.  Memphis is 8-4 SU & 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games overall.  They are coming off a 16-point home win over Charlotte and will be giving a big effort here against the defending champs.  That's especially the case since they want revenge from two earlier home losses to the Lakers this season, including a 2-point loss in their last meeting.

The Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a win.  The Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games overall.  Los Angeles is 0-5 ATS in its last five games after allowing 100 points or more in its previous game.  Bet the Grizzlies Friday.

20* CBB Friday No-Doubt Rout on Clemson -4.5

The Clemson Tigers are 8-1 SU & 7-2 ATS at home this season.  They are coming off two straight blowout home wins over two good teams in the ACC with a 13-point win over North Carolina and a 17-point win over Syracuse.  It should be more of the same here against Georgia Tech.

Clemson has a huge rest and preparation advantage here.  The Tigers last played on Saturday, so they have had five days to get ready for the Yellow Jackets.  Georgia Tech just lost to Virginia on Wednesday, so the Yellow Jackets have only one day to get ready for Clemson.

We will get a big effort from the Tigers tonight as they are out for revenge from one of their worst losses of the season.  They lost 65-83 at Georgia Tech on January 20th.  Everything went right for the Yellow Jackets as they shot 16-of-26 (61.5%) from 3-point range and forced 20 turnovers.  Don't count on either of those things to happen again.

Clemson has won 18 of its last 23 home meetings with Georgia Tech.  The Yellow Jackets are 1-4 SU in true road games this season.  The Tigers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games off a win by 10 points or more.  Clemson is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 home games following a win.  Roll with Clemson Friday.

15* Pelicans/Mavericks ESPN Total DOMINATOR on OVER 233.5

I've been riding this Dallas OVER train and I'm not stopping tonight.  The OVER is 5-0 in Mavericks last five games overall with combined scores of 238, 263, 266, 249 and 235 points.  None of those games went to overtime, either.  That's an average of 250.2 combined points per game, so we are still getting roughly 17 points of value on this OVER tonight.

The Mavericks are getting back to being the efficient offense that actually set records in the NBA last year.  They have scored 116 or more points in five straight games.  But they just cannot get stops as they rank 27th in defensive efficiency this season.

The Pelicans haven't been much better on that end, ranking 26th in defensive efficiency.  But New Orleans is really tearing it up on offense while scoring 109 or more points in 11 straight games coming in.  The OVER is 16-3-1 in Pelicans last 20 games overall. 

The OVER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings, including 4-1 in the last five meetings in Dallas.  The Pelicans are 11-1 OVER in their last 12 games after a combined score of 225 points or more.  Take the OVER in this game Friday.

15* 76ers/Blazers TNT Late-Night BAILOUT on Philadelphia -5.5

The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-1 SU & 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.  Their lone loss during this stretch came when they took the Blazers lightly as 10-point home favorites.  They lost that game 105-121.

Now it's revenge time for the 76ers, who won't be taking them lightly this time around.  That was also the 2nd of a back-to-back for the 76ers, so it was clearly a bad spot for them.  But now they are rested playing just their 2nd game in 5 days here and will give a big effort tonight.

I just can't trust the Blazers with all they are missing.  CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic remain out for the Blazers.  They just aren't the same team without McCollum, and they are a terrible defensive team.  And that's where the advantage lies with the 76ers, who are 2nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency, while the Blazers are 28th.  Only the Wizards and Kings have been worse than the Blazers.

Philadelphia is 11-1 ATS after having won two of its last three games this season.  The 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning record.  The Blazers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games.  Portland is 0-7 ATS in its last seven home games vs. a team with a winning road record.  Roll with the 76ers Thursday.

20* NBA Thursday No-Doubt Rout on Boston Celtics -3

The Boston Celtics will be highly motivated for a victory tonight off two straight road losses to two of the best teams in the Western Conference in Phoenix and Utah.  In fact, they just played five straight road games, so they will be very happy to be back home tonight.

A big reason for the recent struggles for the Celtics is due to injuries.  But they are finally getting healthy as Jaylen Brown just returned to the lineup and scored 33 points against Utah.  And having both Tatum and Brown on the floor at the same time is when they are at their best.  The only key player they are missing now is Marcus Smart.

I'll gladly fade the Toronto Raptors in this awful spot for them.  They will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back after a shootout win over Washington last night that saw 252 combined points.  It will also be the 5th road game in 7 days for the Raptors tonight, which is as tough a situation as you will find in the NBA.  And it's a great time to 'sell high' on the Raptors after going 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last five games overall against very weak competition.

Boston is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games after playing two consecutive road games.  The Celtics are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after failing to cover three of their last four ATS coming in.  Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last six home games.  The Celtics are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games following an ATS loss.  Boston is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.  Bet the Celtics Thursday.

20* Pac-12 GAME OF THE WEEK on Stanford ML +105

The Stanford Cardinal are 5-1 at home this season and are as healthy as they have been all season.  They recently got some key players back from injury and are a 'buy on' team moving forward.

The Colorado Buffaloes have played four straight home games and went 3-1 SU but just 1-3 ATS.  And they have been a terrible road team throughout the years.  I think this is a tough spot for them playing on just two days' rest and playing their 3rd game in 6 days.  Stanford comes in on three days' rest.

Stanford wants revenge from a 64-77 road loss to Colorado on January 16th.  The home team has dominated this series.  The home team is a perfect 6-0 SU & 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

Colorado is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 road games off two or more consecutive home wins.  Stanford is 8-1 ATS in its last nine home games off a home win.  The Buffaloes are 16-42 ATS in their last 58 road games.  The Cardinal are 35-17-1 ATS in their last 53 home games.  Bet Stanford on the Money Line Thursday.

15* NBA Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Hornets/Grizzlies OVER 224

The OVER is 5-1 in Memphis' last six games overall.  They have combined for 227 or more points in five of those six games with their opponents.  They are averaging 233.7 combined points per game over their last six games, so I see some value with the OVER 224 tonight against Charlotte.

The Hornets will definitely oblige in playing a fast-paced game with the Grizzlies with little defense.  The Hornets have scored at least 111 points in six straight games and the OVER is 4-2 in those contests.  They have also allowed 111 or more points in nine of their last 13 games overall.

Charlotte is 22-8 OVER in its last 30 road games with a total of 220 to 229.5.  The OVER is 11-2 in Hornets last 13 road games after playing three consecutive home games.  The OVER is 42-21 in Hornets last 63 games with a total of 220 to 229.5 overall.  The OVER is 5-0 in Hornets last five games as a road underdog.  

Plays on the OVER on road teams where the total is 200 or higher (Charlotte) - off two straight blowout wins by 15 points or more against an opponent that's off a blowout loss by 15 points or more are 22-5 (81.5%) over the last five seasons.  The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Memphis.  Take the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NBA Wednesday UPSET SHOCKER on Indiana Pacers ML +105

The Indiana Pacers will be highly motivated for a win tonight after losing three straight coming in against a very tough schedule in the Bucks, Pelicans and Jazz.  Those three teams are playing basically as well as anyone in the NBA tonight.

The Nets aren't on those teams' level right now.  Brooklyn is 0-3 SU & 0-3 ATS in its last three games overall.  Kevin Durant had to leave the Toronto game that started this stretch due to COVID-19 protocol.  The Nets just aren't very good without him.  They lost 117-123 as 5.5-point home favorites against the Raptors, 108-124 as 7.5-point road dogs to the 76ers, and 111-122 as 5.5-point road favorites to the Pistons.

I was on the Pistons yesterday and I'll gladly fade the Nets again today, who will be without Durant once again.  And now the Nets will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 4th game in 6 days, including their 3rd straight road game.  Meanwhile, the Pacers come in rested and ready to go on two days' rest having last played on Sunday.

The Nets are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games when playing on zero days' rest.  Brooklyn is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games as a favorite.  Indiana is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.  The Pacers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 trips to Brooklyn.  Bet the Pacers on the Money Line Wednesday.

20* Hawks/Mavs ESPN No-Brainer on OVER 233.5

The Dallas Mavericks are getting back to playing how they were last season when they set some records for NBA offensive efficiency.  But the problem is that they play little to no defense.  That's a big reason why they are just 3-7 SU and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall.  They keep getting back doored because they cannot get stops.  I know this because I have been backing them a lot lately.

But I cashed in the OVER in their last game against the Timberwolves which saw 249 combined points.  And the OVER is now 4-0 in Mavericks last four games overall.  They combined for 263 and 266 points in basically their double-header against the Warriors, and neither of those two games went to overtime.  They also combined for 238 points with the Hawks, which is tonight's opponent.

Both of these teams rank in the top half of the NBA in offensive efficiency.  The Mavericks are 27th in defensive efficiency.  The Hawks have allowed 118.3 points per game in their last last three games.  And they are missing one of their best defenders in De'Andre Hunter, who likely would have matched up with Doncic.  The Hawks have scored 115 points or more in seven of their last 10 games.  They will be fresh coming in on three days' rest and ready to get up and down the floor with Dallas.  This one has shootout written all over it folks.

Plays on the OVER on home teams where the total is 210 or higher (Dallas) - after going OVER the total by 54 or more points total in their last 10 games, in a game involving two teams that win 40% to 49% of their games are 38-12 (76%) since 1996.  The OVER is 6-1 in Mavericks last seven home games.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Rutgers/Iowa Big Ten No-Brainer on Rutgers +7

The Fran McCaffrey fade is a real thing.  The Iowa Hawkeyes opened 12-2 before going 1-4 SU & 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall.  They seems to struggle late in the year every season as McCaffrey fails to push the right buttons time and time again.

A big reason for the Hawkeyes struggling this time around is the packed schedule due to COVID.  Iowa just played 3 games in 6 days and now will be playing their 4th game in 9 days.  They have only two days to get ready for Rutgers after losing in Indiana on Sunday.

Rutgers has five days to get ready for Iowa after last playing on February 4th.  The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS in their last four games overall.  Now they want revenge from a 77-75 home loss to Iowa on January 2nd in their first meeting this season.  The Hawkeyes are 3-2 SU in their last five meetings against Rutgers, but the Scarlet Knights are +21 in point differential in those five games.  Iowa's three wins came by 2, 2 and 5 points, while Rutgers won by 14 and 16.  And now we are catching 7 points with the Scarlet Knights, which is too much tonight.

Rutgers are 21-9-1 ATS in its last 31 games vs. a team with a winning record.  Rutgers is 7-0 ATS in its last seven road games vs. good 3-point shooting teams that make 37% of their attempts or better.  The Scarlet Knights are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games vs. teams that outscore their opponents by 12-plus points per game on the season.  The Hawkeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning record.  The underdog is 7-0-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.  These last four trends combine for a perfect 25-0 system backing the Scarlet Knights.  Roll with Rutgers Wednesday.

20* AAC GAME OF THE MONTH on Tulane +8.5

Tulane head coach Ron Hunter has always been a great motivator.  The Green Wave have been through some adversity with COVID-19 this season, but they haven't quit playing.  And they are playing their best basketball of the season right now.

Indeed, the Green Wave are 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall.  They upset Temple by 17 as 8-point road underdogs.  They hung with Wichita State in an 8-point loss as 12-point road underdogs.  And last time out they led Cincinnati most the way but lost by 3 as 6-point home dogs.  And now they are catching 8.5 points to Tulsa tonight as oddsmakers continue to undervalue this team.

The Golden Hurricane looked like they could be a tournament team a month ago when they upset Houston.  But it has pretty much been all downhill since, and head coach Frank Haith isn't doing a good job of keeping his team together.  They have gone 1-4 SU in their last five games overall to fall to 9-8 on the season.  Their only win during this stretch came against East Carolina by 9.

Head-to-head history certainly favors the Green Wave here.  The road team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings.  Tulane hasn't lost any of its last five road meetings at Tulsa by more than 8 points.  The Green Wave are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games.  Tulane is 6-0 ATS in its last six games as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points.  Take Tulane Wednesday.

20* NBA Eastern Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on Detroit Pistons +7.5

It appears that Kevin Durant is the most important player in Brooklyn and it's not even close.  The Nets have been awful without him of late and he remains out due to COVID-19 protocols.  He likely won't be back with the team until Saturday.

Durant exited the game early against the Raptors two games back and the Nets were upset 117-123 at home as 5.5-point favorites against a Raptors team that was playing the 2nd of a back-to-back.  Then they went into Philadelphia and got their doors blown off the next night in a 108-124 loss as 7.5-point dogs.

Now the Nets are going on the road and laying 7.5 points here against a Detroit Pistons team that has shown they can hang with and beat some of the best teams in the NBA of late.  In their last two home games, the Pistons upset the Lakers 107-92 as 7-point dogs and upset the 76ers 119-104 as 5-point dogs.  They also took the Lakers to overtime as 14-point dogs in their last game.  And after playing their last four games on the road, they return home here on two days' rest and will be ready to take down the Nets.

Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last six road games.  The Nets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing record.  Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last six games following a loss.  The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as home underdogs.  Detroit is 8-1 ATS vs. good teams that outscore their opponents by 3-plus points per game this season.  Take the Pistons Tuesday.

25* Big Ten GAME OF THE YEAR on Michigan State -2.5

This is the perfect spot to 'buy low' on the Michigan State Spartans.  They are just 1-4 SU in their last five games overall and just 4-12 ATS on the season.  They have burned the publics money all year and they don't want to continue to back them because of it.

Now we are getting the Spartans extremely cheap at home as only 2.5-point favorites.  COVID problems have been an issue for them, but they are starting to come out the other side of it and should continue to improve just as Tom Izzo-coached teams always seem to do as the season goes on.  And at 9-7 on the season, they still have a chance to make the NCAA Tournament with a big finish to the season.

It's also a great time to 'sell high' on Penn State, which has gone 3-1 ATS in its last four games coming in.  While the Nittany Lions have been great at home, they have been terrible on the road.  Indeed, they are 0-6 SU in Big Ten road games this season.

Michigan State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 home meetings with Penn State.  The Nittany Lions are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games after covering two of their last three ATS coming in.  The Spartans are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. teams that commit 12 or fewer turnovers per game.  Bet Michigan State Tuesday.

15* ACC PLAY OF THE DAY on NC State -2

NC State is proving it has the depth and talent to overcome the loss of leading scorer Devon Daniels (16.5 PPG).  He has missed the past three games and the Wolfpack have gone 2-0-1 ATS without him.

They won at Boston College by 16 as 6-point favorites, only lost by 7 at home to Virginia as 7-point dogs, and only lost by 3 at Syracuse as 6.5-point dogs.  Now the Wolfpack get their chance at revenge here against the Orange just over a week later and get them at home this time around.

That's important considering the Wolfpack are 6-2 SU at home this season.  Syracuse is just 1-5 SU & 1-5 ATS in road games this season.  The Orange haven't even been competitive in their last three road games, losing by 17 at Clemson, by 23 at Virginia and by 17 at Pittsburgh.

NC State is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games after making 78% of their free throws or better in their previous game.  The Wolfpack are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after giving up 5 or fewer offensive rebounds in their previous game.  The Orange are 0-6 ATS in their last six road games vs. a team with a winning home record.  Roll with NC State Tuesday.

20* Mountain West GAME OF THE MONTH on Air Force +14

The Air Force Falcons want revenge from a 58-68 road loss to the UNLV Rebels yesterday as 14-point underdogs.  Now the Falcons come back as 14-point dogs again here Monday and I see a ton of value in backing them.

The Falcons were competitive for 40 minutes and only trailed 28-31 at halftime.  And it's worth noting that UNLV got its best player back in Bryce Hamilton and he couldn't have played better yesterday, scoring 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting and grabbing 13 rebounds.  He played his best game, and they still only won by 10.

Air Force is 55-31 ATS in its last 86 games as a road underdog of 12.5 points or more.  The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.  UNLV hasn't won any of its last 11 meetings with Air Force by more than 12 points, making for a perfect 11-0 system backing the Falcons pertaining to this 14-point spread.  Bet Air Force Monday.

15* NBA Monday Total DOMINATOR on Timberwolves/Mavs OVER 224.5

The OVER is 3-0 in Mavericks last three games overall with combined scores of 238, 263 and 266 points.  They are an OVER bettors' dream with one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, plus one of the most inefficient defenses.  They also play at a quick tempo.

The books have certainly missed their mark with this total tonight against the Timberwolves.  Minnesota plays at the 8th-fasted pace in the NBA.  The Timberwolves also rank just 20th in defensive efficiency this season.

The OVER is 4-2 in the last six meetings with combined scores of 235 or more points four times.  The OVER is 7-1 in Mavericks last eight games as a favorite.  The OVER is 5-1 in Mavericks last six home games.  The OVER is 24-11 in Mavericks last 35 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.  Roll with the OVER in this game Monday.

20* NBA Monday No-Doubt Rout on Chicago Bulls -2.5

The Chicago Bulls had yesterday off following a 118-92 blowout of the Orlando Magic on Saturday.  Look for the more rested Bulls to win and cover tonight at home against a Washington Wizards team that is in a terrible spot.

Indeed, the Wizards will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back following their loss in Charlotte on Sunday.  It will also be the 5th game in 7 days and the 9th game in 14 days for the Wizards, who are having to try and make up some games due to a two-week absence due to COVID.

There's a good chance they rest Russell Westbrook, who is questionable tonight.  And it's a Wizards team that has been playing terrible since returning to action anyway.  Washington is now 2-7 SU & 2-7 ATS in its last nine games overall.

Washington is 3-15 ATS in its last 18 road games after a blowout loss by 15 points or more.  The Wizards are 3-15 ATS in their last 18 road games against Central Division opponents.  Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last seven road games.  The Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing record.  Chicago is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on one days' rest.  Chicago is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.  Bet the Bulls Monday.

15* NBA Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Rockets/Hornets UNDER 223.5

The Houston Rockets have quietly been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season.  Indeed, they rank 2nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency, just behind the Los Angeles Lakers.  It has been a big key to their success in going 7-2 SU in their last nine games overall.

The Rockets have held 10 straight opponents to 112 points or fewer.  But now the Rockets take a hit on offense as they lose Christian Wood (22 PPG, 10.2 RPG) to an ankle injury.  They will have to rely even more on their defense without Wood, who helps space the floor and gets easy buckets for them.

The Hornets are coming off a 119-97 win over the Washington Wizards yesterday.  Now the Hornets will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 10th game in 18 days.  Their tired legs will affect them on offense, and it will assure that they won't be looking to push the tempo.

Houston is 22-6 UNDER in its last 28 road games with a line of +3 to -3.  The Rockets are 12-2 UNDER in their last 14 games off a home loss.  Houston is 9-1 UNDER in its last 10 games vs. up-tempo teams that average 88 or more shots per game.  The UNDER is 37-18-1 in Rockets last 56 games overall.  The UNDER is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings, including 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Charlotte.  Take the UNDER in this game Monday.

20* NBA Sunday No-Doubt Rout on Phoenix Suns -3

The Phoenix Suns got a healthy Devin Booker back in the lineup and are currently playing their best basketball of the season.  The Suns are 4-1 SU & 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.  Now they are laying just 3 points at home to a Celtics team that has some injury issues right now.

The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart for this contest, two key guys on both ends of the floor, especially defensively.  The Suns should score at will on the Celtics today.  This is also a huge letdown spot for Boston off an upset win over the Clippers last time out.  But that was a Clippers team playing without Paul George and Patrick Beverly.

Plays on home favorites (Phoenix) - after a game where they covered the spread, in a game involving two teams that win 51% to 60% of their games are 72-36 (66.7%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Plays against underdogs (Boston) - off an upset win as a road underdog, in a game involving two teams that win 51% to 60% of their games are 90-50 (64.3%) ATS since 1996.  

Phoenix is 9-0 ATS in its last nine games following a win by more than 10 points.  The Suns are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings, including 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Phoenix.  Bet the Suns Sunday.

15* MVC PLAY OF THE DAY on Evansville +18.5

I cashed in Evansville yesterday +19.5 in a 55-68 road loss to Loyola-Chicago.  I'm backing on them again today as this 18.5-point spread in the rematch is still too high for many of the same reasons as I stated yesterday.

It's time to 'sell high' on Loyola-Chicago after going 9-0 SU & 7-1-1 ATS in its last nine games overall.  The Ramblers hadn't been more than an 11-point favorite in any of its previous 10 games prior to yesterday.  Now all of a sudden the Ramblers are 19.5 and 18.5-point favorites in back-to-back games.

And this is an Evansville team that has been competitive all season.  They have just two losses by more than 13 points all season, and only three losses by more than 9 points.  The Purple Aces have gone 6-4 SU in their last 10 games and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.  The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.  Take Evansville Sunday.

15* NBA Sunday Undervalued Underdog on Indiana Pacers +5

This is a good time to 'buy low' on the Indiana Pacers, who have gone 1-4 SU & 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall with two straight losses coming in.  They'll be highly motivated for a victory tonight as they host the Utah Jazz.

It's also a good time to 'sell high' on the Jazz, who are 14-1 SU & 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games overall.  It has mostly come against a soft schedule with their last three wins coming against the Pistons, Hawks and Hornets.  

You're paying a premium to back the Jazz at this point.  And now they'll be without starting PG Mike Conley (16.5 PPG, 5.8 APG), who has had a career resurgence this season and has been a big key to their success.

The Pacers are 5-2 SU & 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings with the Jazz.  Utah is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games vs. a team with a winning record.  The Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last six vs. a team with a winning % above .600.  Plays against road favorites (Utah) - off a road win by 10 points or more, a tired team playing their 3rd game in 4 days are 45-22 (67.2%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Roll with the Pacers Sunday.

20* Iowa/Indiana Big Ten Early ANNIHILATOR on Iowa -3.5

It's a good time to 'buy low' on the Iowa Hawkeyes Sunday.  They have gone 1-3 SU & 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.  That includes their upset 69-81 home loss to Indiana as 10-point favorites on January 21st.

Now the Hawkeyes want revenge from that defeat, which was clearly their worst performance of the season thus far.  They go from being 10-point favorites in that game to only 3.5-point favorites in the rematch, a 6.5-point adjustment which is just too much.  The Hawkeyes are clearly the superior team, and when they put their best foot forward today given their motivation that will show on the court.

Indiana is 0-3 SU & 0-3 ATS in its last three home games with upset losses to Purdue and Rutgers, as well as an overtime loss to Illinois.  The Hoosiers just don't have the home-court advantage they normally would due to COVID.  But their home lines continue to be inflated in their favor.

Indiana is 0-9 ATS in its last nine home games after failing to cover two of its last three ATS.  The Hawkeyes are 9-0 ATS in their last nine Sunday games.  Iowa is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games following an ATS loss.  The Hawkeyes are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a SU loss.  The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.  Bet Iowa Sunday.

20* NBA Saturday No-Doubt Rout on Dallas Mavericks -4

The Dallas Mavericks want revenge from a 116-147 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday.  Now they don't have to wait long for revenge as they get to host them against Saturday night on ABC.

That was a tough spot for the Mavs playing the 2nd of a back-to-back, while the Warriors had the previous day off.  The Warriors shot 47.3% as a team and made 22 3-pointers on 51.2% shooting.  The Mavs shot just 41.3% as a team.  Neither of those things are going to happen again. Now Dallas is rested and will be the more motivated team here in the rematch.

Plays on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (Dallas) - after losing by 30 or more points ATS in their last three games combined against an opponent that went over the total by more than 18 points in their previous game are 31-7 (81.6%) ATS over the last five seasons.  

The Warriors are 17-35-1 ATS in their last 53 games following an ATS win.  Golden State is 25-51-3 ATS in its last 79 games following a SU win by more than 10 points.  Dallas is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.  Bet the Mavericks Saturday.

15* NBA Western Conference ANNIHILATOR on Houston Rockets +1

The Houston Rockets have been grossly undervalued since trading away James Harden.  They have finally gotten mostly healthy and it's starting to show as the Rockets are 7-1 SU & 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.

Quietly, the Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency this season.  That has been a big key to their success, plus John Wall and Victor Oladipo gelling together.  The ankle injury to Christian Wood is a big one, but I still think they have enough here to take down the Spurs.

The injury situation for the Spurs is much more dire right now.  They lost by 17 and 31 points to Memphis before needing a double-digit comeback in the 4th quarter to beat the lowly Timberwolves 111-108, going 0-3 ATS in their last three games overall.  They are without Aldridge (14.1 PPG) and Walker IV (11.2 PPG) right now and could be without Murray (14.6 PPG, 5.3 APG, 7.2 APG), who is questionable with an ankle injury.

San Antonio is 12-27 ATS in its last 39 games as a favorite.  Houston is 4-0 ATS in its last four games as an underdog.  The Spurs are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five trips to Houston.  Wrong team favored here.  Roll with the Rockets Saturday.

15* NBA Eastern Conference ANNIHILATOR on Chicago Bulls -1

The Chicago Bulls want revenge from a 119-123 road loss at Orlando last night.  Now the Bulls get their chance at revenge a day later, and they will clearly be the more motivated team in this rematch.

The Bulls are the way deeper team right now due to all of the injuries for Orlando, which makes this a better situation for them than it does the Magic.  Orlando remains without Aaron Gordon, Markelle Fultz and a few others tonight.  It's a big reason why the Magic are just 3-12 SU & 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall.

Chicago is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games after a loss by 6 points or less.  Orlando is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games when playing 8 or more games in 14 days.  The Magic are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 games as home underdogs.  Chicago is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 road games.  The Bulls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on zero rest.  Take the Bulls Saturday.

15* NBA Saturday UPSET SHOCKER on Sacramento Kings +3.5

The Sacramento Kings are playing their best basketball of the season right now.  They are 5-1 SU & 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall with their only loss coming 104-105 to the Miami Heat by a single point.  They have upset wins over the Raptors, Pelicans and Celtics during this stretch.

Now the Kings are in the favorable spot here coming in on two days' rest.  Meanwhile, the Nuggets just lost 93-114 to the defending champion Lakers on Thursday.  I always like fading teams after playing the defending champs, win or lose.

While the Kings are as healthy as they have been all season, which is a big reason for their resurgence, the injury situation is a dire one for the Nuggets.  They are without Whittington, Dozier and Harris and could be without both Jamal Murray, who is listed as questionable tonight.

Plays on underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (Sacramento) - a hot team covering six or seven of their last eight ATS, when playing on two days' rest are 35-13 (72.9%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Sacramento is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall and 4-0 ATS in its last four meetings with Denver.  Bet the Kings Saturday.

15* ACC PLAY OF THE DAY on Pittsburgh +10.5

Pittsburgh opened 8-2 this season before losing three of its last four.  But the Panthers ended their skid with an 83-72 upset win over a ranked Virginia Tech team last time out.  That's the same VA Tech team that recently beat Virginia by 14.

The Panthers should not be catching double-digits here against a Virginia team that struggles to get margin with the way they play.  They only beat NC State by 7 last time out and haven't won three of their last four games by more than 7 points.

The Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games following three or more consecutive home games.  Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.  The Cavaliers are 9-18 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning record.  Virginia is 1-8 ATS in its last nine games after playing five consecutive games as a favorite.  Roll with Pittsburgh Saturday.

20* Wisconsin/Illinois Big Ten No-Brainer on Wisconsin +4

This game should be lined closer to a pick 'em.  I think Wisconsin has the goods to knock off an Illinois team that is starting to get too much respect from oddsmakers off three straight wins over Penn State, Iowa and Indiana, including the last two by 4 and 5 points each.

Now they step up in class here against a Wisconsin team that is one of the best in the country.  The Badgers just play the game the right way with their ability to defend, take care of the basketball and get great looks almost every time down the floor.  The Badgers give up just 62.5 points per game on 40.4% shooting.  They shoot the 3-pointer at a 37.6% clip on offense as well.

Wisconsin simply owns Illinois.  The Badgers are 15-1 SU & 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings with their lone loss coming by a single point.  Enough said.  Bet Wisconsin Saturday.

15* MVC PLAY OF THE DAY on Evansville +19.5

It's time to 'sell high' on Loyola-Chicago after going 8-0 SU & 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games overall.  With this winning and covering streak comes expectations from oddsmakers that are hard to live up to.

Loyola-Chicago hasn't been more than an 11-point favorite in any of its last 10 games.  Now all of a sudden the Ramblers are whopping 19.5-point favorites against an Evansville team that has been pretty competitive all season.

Indeed, Evansville has just two losses by more than 9 points all season.  The Purple Aces have gone 6-3 SU in their last nine games and 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games.  They should not be catching 19.5 points to Loyola-Chicago today.  The underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.  Take Evansville Saturday.

15* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY on Nevada +4.5

It's a good time to 'sell high' on the Boise State Broncos tonight.  They have padded their 13-2 record by playing the easiest schedule of any Mountain West team to date.  They are nowhere near as good as their record, and they shouldn't be laying 4.5 points on the road to Nevada tonight.

Nevada has been grossly undervalued for weeks and continues to be.  The Wolf Pack are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.  They haven't lost any of their last 13 games by more than 7 points, so even when they have lost they have been competitive.  And I like their chances of staying within this number or possibly pulling off the upset tonight.

Nevada is 8-1 SU in its last nine meetings with Boise State.  The Wolf Pack are 49-21-2 ATS in their last 72 games following an ATS win.  Nevada is 4-0 ATS in its last four home games.  The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.  Roll with Nevada Friday.

20* NBA Non-Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on Charlotte Hornets +8.5

It's time to 'sell high' on the Utah Jazz tonight.  They are 13-1 SU & 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall.  Now they are laying 8.5 points on the road to the Charlotte Hornets despite playing the 2nd of a back-to-back.  It will also be the 7th game in 11 days for the Jazz tonight.

The Hornets are playing well enough to hang with the Jazz.  They are 3-1 SU & 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games overall with upset wins over the Bucks as 9.5-point dogs, Heat as 7.5-point dogs and Pacers as 3.5-point dogs.  They only lost by 7 to the 76ers as 7-point dogs as well.  That's a gauntlet of a schedule, which will have them prepared to try and take down a team playing as well as the Jazz right now.

Plays against road favorites (Utah) - off a road win by 10 points or more, a tired team playing their 3rd game in 4 days are 45-20 (69.2%) ATS over the last five seasons.  The Hornets are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games after allowing 105 points or more in three straight games.  Charlotte is 20-7-2 ATS in its last 29 games as an underdog, including 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games as a home underdog.  Bet the Hornets Friday.

15* Raptors/Nets ESPN ANNIHILATOR on Brooklyn -4.5

The Brooklyn Nets are starting to form a nice chemistry now that Durant, Harden and Irving are all healthy and in the lineup.  They have gone 9-3 SU in their last 12 games overall and didn't have this trio available at the same time for many of those games.

But the Nets did have all three against the Clippers last time out and beat them at home.  The Clippers are playing as well as almost anyone in the NBA right now, so that was an impressive win.  Now they've had the last two days off to rest and get some even better chemistry as they head into this showdown with Toronto.

I think Toronto is getting too much respect from oddsmakers after winning and covering its last two games against the depleted Orlando Magic.  The Raptors had lost three straight prior, and they've been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA at 9-12 SU & 8-13 ATS on the season.  They are playing without a key player in OG Anunoby tonight as well, and his presence as a wing defender will be missed.

Plays against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (Toronto) - after two straight wins by 10 points or more against an opponent that scored 55 points or more in the first half of two straight games are 27-8 (77.1%) ATS over the last five seasons.  The Raptors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.  Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last five games playing on two days' rest.  Take the Nets Friday.

15* NBA Western Conference ANNIHILATOR on Houston Rockets +2

The Houston Rockets are coming off a bad 87-104 loss at Oklahoma City last night.  They had gone 6-0 SU & 5-1 ATS in their previous six games.  And they had just beaten the same Thunder team by 30 two days prior.  So I think they took them lightly and paid the price for it.  Now this back-to-back situation is being factored too much into this line with the Rockets coming back as underdogs here against the Grizzlies when they should be the favorites.

But the good thing about that OKC loss was that they didn't play anyone more than 31 minutes because it was a blowout.  And now they should come back pretty fresh and motivated for a win tonight against the Grizzlies.  Plus, PG John Wall sat out that game to rest, so they'll have him back in the lineup tonight.  And this is a deep Rockets team now that everyone is healthy with Wall, Oladipo, Gordon, Cousins, Wood and Tucker leading the way.

It's a good spot to go against Memphis.  The Grizzlies had shockingly won seven straight prior to losing 116-134 at Indiana last time out.  I always like fading teams after an extended winning streak comes to an end.  They were beating up on a lot of bad teams during that winning streak, and now they face a legit squad here in Houston.  The Grizzlies will be without Valanciunas and Allen tonight due to quarantine as well.

Houston is 22-9 ATS in its last 31 road games off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite.  Plays on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (Houston) - after scoring 90 points or less against an opponent off a game where both teams scored 105 points or more are 25-5 (83.3%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Roll with the Rockets Thursday.

20* Warriors/Mavericks TNT No-Brainer on Dallas -2

The Dallas Mavericks are grossly undervalued right now due to their recent season-high six-game losing streak.  But the Mavericks got over the hump last night with a 122-116 win in Atlanta.  And I'm not concerned about the back-to-back situation here because the Mavericks finally have some depth.

Indeed, Dallas has all hands on deck for the first time all season.  COVID and injuries forced several players to have to miss significant time this season.  But now that everyone is back, it's time to continue 'buying low' on the Mavericks.  I think this situation is being factored into the line too much as the Mavericks are clearly the superior team in this matchup.

The Warriors have held their own this season, but there just isn't much talent on this team outside Stephen Curry.  He has too much on his plate.  That's especially the case now with top draft pick James Wiseman out.  His backup in Kevon Looney is also out tonight, leaving the Warriors very thin in the paint.  I fully expect the Mavericks to take advantage and get to the rim with ease tonight.

Dallas is 4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS in its last four meetings with Golden State with all four wins coming by 20 points or more and by an average of 32.5 points per game.  The Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings dating back further.  Dallas is 8-0 ATS in its last eight home games after failing to cover three of its last four ATS.  The Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs.  Golden State is 7-25 ATS in its last 32 Thursday games.  Take the Mavericks Thursday.

20* Ohio State/Iowa ESPN No-Brainer on Ohio State +5.5

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 1-2 SU & 0-3 ATS in their last three games overall.  They lost outright at home to Indiana 69-81 as 10-point dogs, lost 75-80 at Illinois as 3-point dogs, and only beat a struggling Michigan State team 84-78 as 9-point home favorites.  As you can see, their defense has been terrible in allowing 78 points or more in three straight, which has been their achilles' heel.

Speaking of Michigan State, Ohio State just blasted the Spartans 79-62 as 5.5-point home favorites last time out on Sunday.  The Buckeyes are now 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall with their only loss coming by 2 points to Purdue.

This is a terrible spot for Iowa, too.  The Hawkeyes will be playing their 2nd game in 3 days after facing Michigan State on Tuesday.  They only have one day to prepare for Ohio State.  Meanwhile, the Buckeyes have three days in between games to get ready for the Hawkeyes after last playing the Spartans on Sunday.

The Buckeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning record.  Chris Holtmann is a perfect 6-0 ATS in road games after three straight games where they forced 11 or fewer turnovers as the coach of Ohio State.  Bet Ohio State Thursday.

15* AAC PLAY OF THE DAY on Tulsa +3.5

Tulsa has been a great home team and a terrible road team for years.  It's more of the same this season.  The Golden Hurricane are 5-1 SU & 4-1 ATS at home this season.  They handed Houston their only loss of the season at home.  They also upset Memphis at home.

Speaking of Houston, SMU will have a tough time getting back up off the mat after a 48-70 loss at Houston last time out.  The Mustangs have now lost their last two road games as they also lost at Memphis.  This team has been grossly overvalued over the past month or so.  The Mustangs are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall.

Tulsa has won its last two home meetings with SMU 79-57 as a 1.5-point favorite and 76-67 as a 3.5-point underdog.  The Golden Hurricane are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games as home underdogs, including 8-0 ATS in their last eight games as home dogs of 3.5 points or fewer.  The Mustangs are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.  SMU is 0-5 ATS in its last five games following a loss.  Roll with Tulsa Wednesday.

20* NBA Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Dallas Mavericks -1.5

It's safe to say the Dallas Mavericks will be max motivated Wednesday after losing a season-high six straight games coming in.  They just lost on a 3-pointer right before the buzzer to the Suns last time out.  And I think they come in with a chip on their shoulder here against the Atlanta Hawks tonight.

The Mavericks recently got everyone back from quarantine due to COVID.  So it's clearly there were going to be some chemistry issues with this team.  But their chemistry should be much better with each passing game now that everyone is healthy for basically the first time all season.

The Hawks are 6-9 in their last 15 games overall.  They are coming off a deflating loss to the defending champion Lakers, 99-107.  I always like fading teams after they play the defending champs, win or lose.  Atlanta's last five wins came against the Timberwolves (twice), Pistons, Wizards and a depleted Clippers team that was playing without Kawhi and Paul George.  So it's not like they have beaten anyone good lately.

Dallas is 30-16 ATS in its last 46 road games.  The Mavericks are 19-8-1 ATS in their last 28 games as road favorites.  Dallas is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games as a road favorite of 6 points or less.  Atlanta is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games after covering four or five of its last six ATS coming in.  The Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as underdogs.  Bet the Mavericks Wednesday.

20* CBB Wednesday Undervalued Underdog on Pittsburgh +4

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Pitt Panthers.  They opened 8-2 this season with wins over Syracuse (twice) and Duke.  But they have now gone 0-3 SU & 0-3 ATS in their last three games overall.  Now we are getting max value with the Panthers catching 4 points at home to Virginia Tech tonight.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Hokies.  They have won and covered two straight, including their upset home win over Virginia last time out.  That now makes this a letdown spot for the Hokies.  Virginia Tech is 2-2 SU in true road games this season with its only wins coming against Wake Forest and Notre Dame, two of the worst teams in the ACC.

Virginia Tech is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 road games off two consecutive conference games.  Pittsburgh is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games off two consecutive home losses.  The Hokies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.  Virginia Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record.  The underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.  Take Pittsburgh Wednesday.

15* Celtics/Warriors TNT Late-Night BAILOUT on Boston -2.5

The Boston Celtics will be highly motivated for a victory tonight off two straight losses to the Lakers and Spurs by a combined 5 points.  That followed up two wins over the Cavaliers and Bulls by a combined 54 points.  They have been playing better since getting Jayson Tatum back in the lineup.

Now they face a Warriors team they should handle tonight.  The Warriors will be missing star rookie James Wiseman, who has been doing all the dirty work for them inside.  If the Celtics have a weakness, it's their post play.  But that shouldn't be an issue here against the Warriors as they can go small with them and match up very well.

The Celtics have won three straight meetings with the Warriors by an average of 17.7 points per game.  Boston is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, including 6-1 ATS in its last seven trips to Golden State.  The Warriors are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a win by more than 10 points.  Golden State is 0-4 ATS in its last four games playing on two days' rest.  Boston is 8-0 ATS in its last eight road games following two consecutive non-conference games.  Take the Celtics Tuesday.

20* NBA Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Detroit Pistons +12.5

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Pistons, who were just beaten by 27 points by the Warriors.  That was an obvious letdown spot after upsetting the Lakers 107-92 the game prior.  They also have a recent upset win over the 76ers, so they have proven they can play with anyone.

The Pistons are as healthy as they have been all season.  Blake Griffin (12.5 PPG) and Derrick Rose (14.2 PPG) have both missed significant time, but they are both healthy and ready to go for this game against the Nuggets tonight.  Jerami Grant (23.6 PPG) has thrived in their absence and is quickly becoming a Most Improved Player award favorite.

This is a great time to fade the Utah Jazz.  They just had their 11-game winning streak snapped by Denver last time out.  And I always like going against teams that have long winning streaks end in the game after because there is a hangover effect.  You're also paying a premium right now to back the Jazz because they have not only won 11 of their last 12, they have also gone 11-1 ATS during this stretch.  So it's a 'sell high' spot on them.

The Pistons also want revenge from an 86-96 home loss to the Jazz as part of this winning streak.  Not that the Pistons were 8.5-point dogs in that game and now they are 12.5-point dogs in the rematch, so there is some value here.  And Rose didn't play in that first meeting.

Detroit is 9-1 ATS vs. good shooting teams that make 46% of their shots or better this season.  Plays on underdogs of 10 or more points (Detroit) - after a blowout loss by 20 points or more against an opponent off two straight games where both teams scored 100 points or more are 60-25 (70.6%) ATS since 1996.  Bet the Pistons Tuesday.

15* Big Ten PLAY OF THE DAY on Wisconsin -8

I love the spot for the Wisconsin Badgers tonight.  They will be motivated for revenge following their 71-81 upset loss at Penn State on Saturday.  Now they don't have to wait long for revenge as they host the Nittany Lions Tuesday night.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on a Penn State team that has won three of its last four games coming in.  But all three wins were at home, and the other two outside Wisconsin came over Rutgers and Northwestern by a combined 9 points.

Penn State is 0-5 SU in Big Ten road games this season.  Wisconsin is a perfect 17-0 SU in its last 17 home meetings with the Nittany Lions.  Penn State is 1-9 ATS in its last 17 road games after covering two of its last three ATS.  The Badgers are 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss.  Roll with Wisconsin Tuesday.

20* ACC GAME OF THE WEEK on Clemson +2.5

It's a great time to 'buy low' on the Clemson Tigers tonight.  They have lost four of their last five coming in with three of those coming on the road to Duke, Florida State and Georgia Tech.  They also lost at home to Virginia.

However, that home loss to Virginia was their only home loss this season.  They are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS at home this year which includes wins over Florida State, NC State and Louisville.  They will put their best foot forward tonight with the North Carolina Tar Heels coming to town.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Tar Heels, who have won six of their last seven games overall.  But the only road wins during this stretch came at Miami and Pittsburgh by a combined 12 points.  The Tar Heels are just 2-4 SU in true road games this season.

North Carolina is 0-6 ATS in its last six games off three or more consecutive wins.  The Tar Heels are 1-10 ATS vs. good defensive teams that allow 64 or fewer points per game.  UNC is 1-6 ATS in its last seven road games vs. a team with a winning home record.  The Tigers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as home underdogs.  Bet Clemson Tuesday.

20* Suns/Mavs NBA TV No-Brainer on Dallas -1

We should see one of the best efforts of the season out of the Dallas Mavericks tonight.  They have lost five straight coming in all against playoff contenders.  That includes their 105-111 loss to the Suns on Saturday.  Now they will be out for revenge on the Suns as they get to host them again here Monday.

The Mavericks were missing a lot of players due to quarantine, which is the biggest reason for their recent struggles.  But now they have everyone back for the first time all season.  This is a great time to 'buy low' on the Mavericks as they should improve rapidly in the coming days.

It's a good time to 'sell high' on the Suns off two straight wins over the Warriors and Mavericks.  The Suns are likely to be without leading scorer Devin Booker tonight as he recovers from a hamstring injury.  They are also going to be without fellow guard Cameron Payne.

Phoenix is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games after a win by 6 points or less.  Dallas is 55-37 ATS in its last 92 games following a SU loss.  The Mavericks are 50-32 ATS in their last 82 games following an ATS loss.  Rick Carlisle is 15-4 ATS after failing to cover the spread in five or more consecutive games as the coach of Dallas.  Bet the Mavericks Monday.

15* NBA Monday No-Doubt Rout on Houston Rockets -5

The Houston Rockets have finally gotten healthy and put the James Harden saga behind them.  Now the likes of Oladipo, Wall, Cousins, Wood, Gordon, Tucker and company are starting to play up to their potential.

Indeed, the Rockets are 5-0 SU & 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.  Their five wins have come by an average of 12.4 points per game.  They should pick up their sixth straight victory here and get the cover against the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.

They Thunder are 2-4 in their last six games overall with their four losses coming by an average of 15.5 points per game.  Their two wins over Portland and Phoenix during this stretch came by a combined 8 points.  Oklahoma City has been a terrible bet at home, going 1-6 SU & 2-5 ATS in all home games this season.

Plays on road favorites (Houston) - off a win by 10 points or more over a division opponent, against a team that is off a home loss by 10 points or more are 62-25 (71.3%) ATS since 1996.  The Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as home underdogs.  Roll with the Rockets Monday.

20* CBB DOG OF THE WEEK on Illinois State +18

Illinois State only lost 76-78 to Drake in overtime yesterday.  The Redbirds were 19-point underdogs in that game and now come back as 18-point dogs to the Bulldogs in the rematch today.  This spread is just way too high.

Drake is starting to feel the pressure of keeping its perfect record (16-0) in tact.  And with that record comes expectations from oddsmakers that is tough to live up to.  Note that Drake has only been favored by more than 10.5 points just twice all season before this series with Illinois State.

Illinois State hasn't lost a game by more than 9 points since December.  Drake hasn't won any of its last three games by more than 7 points.  The Bulldogs haven't won any of their last eight meetings with the Redbirds by more than 16 points.

Illinois State is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games vs. teams that attempt 15 or fewer free throws per game.  Bet Illinois State Monday.

15* CBB Monday UPSET SHOCKER on Bradley ML +102

The Bradley Braves will be highly motivated for a victory tonight.  They have lost five straight coming in, including the last three all by 7 points or fewer.  They will be out for revenge from their 57-60 road loss at Indiana State on Sunday.  Now they get to play them again here in the rematch Monday night.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Sycamores, who are fat and happy right now riding a five-game winning streak against a very soft schedule.  Four of the five wins have come by 8 points or fewer, so they have simply been fortunate in close games.  Their luck will run out tonight against a Braves team that simply wants it more.

Brian Wardle is 21-11 ATS when revenging a same-season loss as the coach of Bradley.  Wardle is 45-24 ATS when playing with one or less days' rest in all games as a head coach.  The Braves are 17-8-2 ATS in their last 27 games following an ATS loss.  Take Bradley Monday.

15* NBA Sunday PLAY OF THE DAY on Brooklyn Nets -7

Two teams headed in opposite directions square off Sunday when the surging Brooklyn Nets visit the struggling Washington Wizards.  This game has blowout written all over it, and I'm a little surprised the Nets aren't double-digit favorites here.

The Nets are clearly starting to form some chemistry with Harden, Durant and Irving.  They are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games overall, including four straight victories by an average of 10.8 points per game.  It should be more of the same here against the Wizards.

Washington had a two-week break due to COVID.  They have returned from that break and gone 0-4 SU & 0-4 ATS in their last four games with all four losses coming by 16 points or more.  I don't know how they can be expected to even compete with the Nets tonight.  The fact that the Wizards have lost 10 straight games in which Bradley Beal has scored 40 points or more says all you need to know about the lack of help he has.

Brooklyn is 31-14 ATS in its last 45 road games when revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 points or more.  Washington is just 3-12 SU this season.  The Wizards are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 Sunday games.  Washington is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games following a loss.  Roll with the Nets Sunday.

15* NC State/Syracuse ACC ANNIHILATOR on Syracuse -5

The Syracuse Orange have been a tough out at home this season.  They are 8-1 at home with their last two home games resulting in blowout wins over Miami by 26 and Virginia Tech by 18.  Now they should make easy work of a struggling NC State team tonight.

NC State is just 1-4 SU in its last five games overall.  The only win during this stretch came at home against Wake Forest by 5 as 7.5-point favorites.  The Wolf Pack are 0-4 SU & 0-4 ATS in their last four road games with losses to Saint Louis by 11, Clemson by 4, FSU by 32 and UNC by 10.

Making matters worse for the Wolfpack is that they just lost their best player in Devon Daniels (16.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.1 APG) to a season-ending ACL injury in that win over Wake Forest last time out.  He had 20 points and eight rebounds before exiting.

The Wolfpack are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.  NC State is 0-6-1 ATS in its last seven road games.  The Wolfpack are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning record.  The Orange are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss.  Syracuse is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games off a conference loss by 10 points or more.  The Wolfpack are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 6 points or less or PK.  Take Syracuse Sunday.

20* MVC GAME OF THE WEEK on Southern Illinois +2.5

Southern Illinois will be highly motivated for a victory tonight.  They want to put an end to their currently six-game losing streak.  And they want revenge from a 62-74 home loss to Northern Iowa yesterday in which they blew a 30-27 halftime lead.

Northern Iowa is now just 5-10 SU & 3-10 ATS this season.  Two of those wins came against St. Ambrose and Coe College, who they just beat by 10 at home before taking down Southern Illinois.  And this is a Southern Illinois team that opened 7-1 this season and is grossly undervalued right now due to this losing streak.

The Salukis are 18-6 SU in their last 24 home meetings with Northern Iowa.  The Panthers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.  Southern Illinois is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 home games.  The Salukis are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.  The home team is 12-6-3 ATS in the last 21 meetings.  Southern Illinois is 8-1 ATS in its last nine home games after playing a home game.  Bet Southern Illinois Sunday.

15* NBA Saturday Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Chicago Bulls -2

The Portland Trail Blazers are just 2-4 SU & 2-4 ATS in their last six games overall.  Their two wins both came at home over the Hawks and Knicks by a combined 9 points.  Their four losses have come by an average of 12.8 points per game with three of those at home as well.

Now the Blazers hit the road to take on the Chicago Bulls, who have been one of the best covering teams in the NBA this season.  The Bulls are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall and improving rapidly under first-year head coach Billy Donovan.  This team just has too much young talent to be held back for too long, and Donovan is getting the most out of it.

While the Bulls are fully healthy outside of Wendell Carter Jr, the Blazers are struggling right now due to their injuries.  They remain without CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic, which are two of their best three players.  They will also be without Derrick Jones Jr. and could be without Robert Covington tonight.

The Bulls have had the last four days off and will be rested and ready to go.  They already won in Portland 111-108 back on January 5th in their first meeting this season as 9.5-point dogs back when the Blazers were healthy and Chicago wasn't.  The Blazers are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Plays against any team (Portland) - revenging a loss vs. an opponent as a home favorite of 7 points or more, off a cover where they lost straight up as an underdog are 58-24 (70.7%) ATS since 1996.  Roll with the Bulls Saturday.

20* NBA Western Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on Houston Rockets +1

The Houston Rockets are finally getting healthy with Wall, Oladipo, Wood, Cousins, Tucker, Gordon and company forming a nice chemistry.  They have put the James Harden saga behind them and are finally starting to play up to their potential.

Indeed, the Rockets are 4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS in their last four games overall with their four wins coming by a combined 48 points.  Now they had yesterday off and will be playing just their 3rd game in 7 days.  They will be rested and ready to go tonight.

The same cannot be said for the Pelicans, who will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 3rd game in 4 days after a 131-126 upset win over the Bucks last night.  Now the Pelicans are in a massive letdown spot here, and their tired legs won't allow them to beat the Rockets, either.  This is a Pelicans team that is just 3-8 SU in its last 11 games overall.

Plays against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 (New Orleans) - after going over the total by more than 24 points in their previous game against an opponent that went under the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games are 24-3 (88.9%) ATS over the last five seasons.  Bet the Rockets Saturday.

20* Gonzaga/Pepperdine ESPN No-Brainer on Pepperdine +22

You're paying a tax to back Gonzaga right now because the Bulldogs are 16-0 this season and the No. 1 ranked team in the country.  These spreads have gotten out of control, and that's a big reason why the Bulldogs are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.

I backed Pepperdine successfully against Gonzaga in their first meeting this season, a 25-point loss as 27-point dogs.  The Waves now get the Bulldogs at home.  Pepperdine is now 3-0 ATS in its last three meetings with Gonzaga dating back to last year.  They only lost by 5 as +21 road dogs and by 12 as 15-point home dogs in their two meetings last year. 

Pepperdine is 4-0-1 ATS in its last five games overall.  That includes blowout wins over Portland by 15 and Pacific by 17.  And after losing by 11 at BYU as 11-point dogs, the Waves came back home and upset the Cougars 76-73 as 6.5-point home dogs.  If they can play with BYU, they can certainly stay within 22 points of the Zags.  And keep in mind they only trailed Gonzaga by 4 at halftime in their first meeting this season.

The Waves are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.  The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.  Gonzaga is 0-6 ATS in its last six road games following four straight wins by 10 points or more.  The Waves have two days to get ready for Gonzaga after playing BYU on Wednesday, while the Bulldogs have just one day to get ready for Pepperdine after playing at San Diego on Thursday.  Bet Pepperdine Saturday.

15* ACC PLAY OF THE DAY on Georgia Tech +4

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets had won five straight at home prior to losing two heartbreakers on the road against two of the best teams in the ACC in Virginia (62-64) and Duke (68-75).  Now they are back home here and will upset the Florida State Seminoles as 4-point home dogs.

It's a great time to 'sell high' on the Seminoles, who are 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall.  But FSU has feasted on a home-heavy schedule with 10 of its 12 games played at home this year.  It is just 1-1 SU in true road games with a 10-point loss at Clemson and an upset win at Louisville.

Georgia Tech also wants revenge from a 61-74 road loss at Florida State in their first meeting this season back in December.  The Yellow Jackets have improved by leaps and bounds since that defeat.  They are taking care of the ball and hanging with and beating some of the best teams in the country.

Georgia Tech is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games following three straight games where it committed 11 or fewer turnovers.  The Yellow Jackets are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games vs. top teams that win more than 80% of their games on the season.  Georgia Tech is 49-23 ATS in its last 72 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.  The Yellow Jackets are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games following an ATS loss.  Take Georgia Tech Saturday.

15* CBB Saturday UPSET SHOCKER on Southern Illinois ML +116

Northern Iowa is just 4-10 SU & 2-10 ATS this season.  Yet somehow this team continues to get way more respect from oddsmakers than they deserve.  Now the Panthers are actually laying points on the road to a quality Southern Illinois team, so the respect continues.

Keep in mind two of their four wins this season came against St. Ambrose and Coe College.  And that win over Coe College came earlier this week by only 10 points, 70-60.  The Panthers remain without their best player in AJ Green (22.3 PPG), which is the biggest reason they have been awful this season.

Southern Illinois opened 7-1 this season before losing each of its last five games.  But four of those losses were on the road, and now is a great time to 'buy low' on the Salukis at home tonight.  They are 5-1 at home this season and outscoring their opponents by 12.0 points per game.

Southern Illinois is 18-5 SU in its last 23 home meetings with Northern Iowa.  The Panthers are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games following an ATS loss.  The Salukis are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after playing two consecutive games as an underdog.  The Panthers are 0-6 ATS in their last six road games.  The Salukis are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 home games.  Southern Illinois is 34-15-2 ATS in its last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.  The home team is 12-5-3 ATS in the last 20 meetings.  Take Southern Illinois Saturday.