This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Phoenix has won seven straight games and while we played against them on Wednesday against Minnesota, we are going against them here in a very tough matchup. The Suns are comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a nine-game lead over Memphis. They are ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.8 percent but are facing a solid defense that allows just 106.5 ppg which is No. 6 in the NBA. The Suns are 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games against teams with a winning road record. The Sixers have won three straight games following a 25-point win over the Clippers on Friday. They are now in first place in the Eastern Conference with a one-game lead over Miami and are just a game and a half out of fourth place. Philadelphia has moved up to No. 15 in shooting offense and remains the No. 1 free throw shooting team in the league. The Sixers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against favorites after allowing 115 points or more in three straight games going up against an opponent after a win by 10 points or more. This situation is 39-14 ATS (73.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (523) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Chicago has lost two straight games and has gone 1-5 in its last six and 3-10 over its last 13 games. The Bulls are now in fifth place in the Eastern Conference after leading it just a few weeks ago. They are 16-21 on the road which is nothing great but they are in a favorable spot here. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Cleveland has also lost two straight games and is in the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 23-13 at home and probably should be favored here but not for a reason. Cleveland is ranked just No. 23 in scoring offense and faces a much better offense. The Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play on road favorites after being beaten by the spread by 24 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after going over the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games. This situation is 29-8 ATS (78.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (511) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Phoenix has won five straight games following a 4-4 stretch and the Suns are comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a nine-game lead over Memphis. They are ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.6 percent but are facing a solid defense here that is ranked No. 12 in shooting defense which is the best they will have seen during the winning streak. They do not have much to play for here as at this point, keeping healthy is the focus before Chris Paul comes back. Minnesota is coming off a loss at Dallas on Monday which snapped a four-game winning streak and a 10-1 run. The Timberwolves are in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference which is just three and a half games out of the No. 4 slot that Utah has right now. The offense is ranked No. 1 in the NBA in scoring so they can keep pace here if it turns into a shootout. Minnesota is 11-0 ATS in its last 11 home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent shooting after three straight games making 50 percent or more of their shots. This situation is 24-4 ATS (85.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (560) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Atlanta is coming off a home loss against New Orleans which put an end to a 4-1 run and the Hawks are 12-22 on the road but are in a good matchup spot. They remain in the No. 10 spot in the Eastern Conference and falling out of that is unlikely but they are just 2.5 games out of the home spot in the play in game. Atlanta is ranked No. 7 in the NBA in scoring and while facing a strong Knicks defense, the latter has been struggling. The Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a losing home record. New York lost to Utah on Sunday which snapped a two-game winning streak and a solid 5-2 run. The Knicks are the biggest disappointment in the Eastern Conference as they are five games behind Atlanta and tied with Washington to try and get into that final playoff spot. The defense is now ranked No. 8 in the league in scoring after being toward the top of the league and their offense remains a liability as they are No. 27 in both scoring and shooting. The Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games. Here, we play on road favorites revenging a straight up loss as a favorite, off an upset loss as a home favorite. This situation is 150-91 ATS (62.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (539) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Chicago is back home following a 0-3 roadtrip and it has gone 2-8 over its last 10 games. The Bulls are 25-10 at home and need to take advantage of that as they are now No. 5 in the Eastern Conference after leading the conference at one point that that long ago. They are just 3.5 games out of the No. 2 spot but also only a game and a half from falling into the play in group. Chicago is 14-2 ATS in its last 16 games after two straight games allowing 50 percent or higher shooting over the last two seasons. Toronto has won six of its last seven games and continues to move up in the conference as it is now No. 7 and just one game out of getting away from the play in round. The Raptors are coming off a win at Philadelphia last time out and has won six straight road games to improve to 23-15 on the road. The 88 points allowed against the Sixers were the fewest during the streak and allowed 106.8 ppg in the previous five wins. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points failing to cover the spread in eight or more of their last 10 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 80-41 ATS (66.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (530) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Denver is coming off a loss against Cleveland which snapped a two-game winning streak and the Nuggets are now 12-4 over its last 16 games. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference and just two and a half games out of fourth place for the final home court advantage spot. Denver is 20-13 at home and it has a potent offense that can counter the Boston defense that is ranked No. 1 in the league in defensive scoring and shooting. Denver is 15-2 ATS in its last 17 home games after three straight games where they made 50 percent of their shots or better. Boston has won two straight games and nine of its last 11 and 20 of its last 25 games. The Celtics have vaulted up to No. 4 in the Eastern Conference and they sit only five games out of first place and just two games out of second place. While the defense is the best in the NBA, the offense lags further behind as the Celtics are ranked No. 16 in scoring offense and No. 18 in shooting offense. Boston is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games after two straight wins by 10 points or more. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 44-18 ATS (71 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (514) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Following a five-game winning streak, Philadelphia has gone 2-3 over its last five games but is in a great spot here after a home loss against Denver. The Sixers are 22-11 on the road and they are still No. 3 in the Eastern Conference despite the recent stretch, a half-game ahead of Chicago and just 3.5 games out of first place. Both teams bring in top ranked defenses and Philadelphia has improved its offense by averaging close to 112 ppg over its last four games. The Sixers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. We got a fortunate win with Cleveland two days ago as it was able to cover the number after going into overtime. The Cavaliers are 21-11 at home but have gone 3-5 over their last eight games and while their defense has been great this season, they have allowed 115 ppg over this eight-game stretch. The Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset loss as a home favorite going up against an opponent off a home win scoring 110 or more points. This situation is 31-5 ATS (86.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (531) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the PHOENIX SUNS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Phoenix is coming off a home win over the Lakers on Sunday but it has definitely been an uneven stretch as the Suns are just 5-4 over their last nine games. They are still comfortably in first place in the Western Conference with a 7.5-game lead over Memphis and Golden St. Both ends of the floor remain the best in the league as they are ranked No. 1 shooting offense and No. 3 in shooting defense. Phoenix is 9-0 ATS revenging a straight up loss as a favorite this season. New Orleans took out Houston by 25 points on Sunday and still sits in the No. 10 spot in conference, a game and a half ahead of Portland for the final spot. The Pelicans are just 16-19 at home and are catching Phoenix at the wrong time in a big revenge spot for the Suns. New Orleans is the complete opposite of Phoenix as it is ranked No. 23 in shooting offense and No. 22 in shooting defense. The Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as a home underdog. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 47-18 ATS (72.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (525) Phoenix Suns

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Cleveland has dropped two straight games and is now 3-8 over its last 11 games. The Cavaliers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and while falling out of the playoffs is unlikely, they still are in good position to move up, sitting just three games out of the No. 4 spot which comes with home court advantage. They are 20-11 at home and Cleveland is 22-12 ATS after allowing 105 points or less this season. The Clippers are coming off a win at Detroit last night following a loss at Atlanta on Friday. After a five-game winning streak, they have gone just 2-3 over their last five games and have struggled on the road with a 16-20 record. Los Angeles is facing the No. 2 ranked scoring defense in the NBA and comes in ranked just No. 24 in scoring offense. The Clippers are 4-14 ATS revenging a straight up loss as a favorite this season. Here, we play on favorites with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after going under the total by more than 24 points in their previous game, playing a winning team. This situation is 25-6 ATS (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (502) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Nonconference Game of the Month. Milwaukee has won six straight games to remain in second place in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind Miami. The Bucks are 18-13 on the road while outscoring opponents by 3.5 ppg against a diluted schedule where 19 of those 31 games have come against teams with a losing record. The Bucks won the first meeting by 19 points which sets up a big revenge situation for Golden St. on its home floor. Milwaukee is 9-18 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Golden St. is coming off a pair of wins over the Clippers and Nuggets which snapped a five-game losing streak and the Warriors are now a half-game behind Memphis for second place in the Western Conference. They come in with a 27-7 record at home and they are 7-4-1 ATS against teams with a winning record. The defense is ranked No. 5 in scoring and No. 2 in shooting which can counter the top ranked scoring offense in the league. Golden St. is 11-3 ATS revenging a road loss this season. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent after three straight games making 50 percent or better of their shots. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (556) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Miami is coming off a 21-point loss against Phoenix on Wednesday which snapped a three-game losing streak as well as a 12-2 run that propelled the Heat to the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a two-game lead over Milwaukee and the conference is crowded with the top six teams being within five games of each other. Miami is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. Cleveland has won two in a row following a 1-6 stretch that included bad losses against Detroit and Charlotte. The Cavaliers are a decent 18-16 on the road and while they bring in the top ranked scoring defense in the league, they are facing the No. 4 ranked scoring defense in the NBA and they are not on pace with this offense. The Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams revenging a road loss of 10 points or more, off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a home favorite. This situation is 64-33 ATS (66 percent) since 1996. 10* (540) Miami Heat

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Toronto has dropped three straight games including two horrible ones against Detroit and Orlando. They fell at Cleveland on Sunday but are still a very respectable 17-15 on the road and the short price here is worth the take. The Raptors are still four games over .500 and are currently in the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference with some room to spare but not a lot. The Raptors are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss. San Antonio defeated the Lakers on Monday which snapped a four-game losing streak which came on the heels of a 4-1 run. The Spurs are just 12-19 at home which includes a loss against lowly Sacramento in its last home game. The offense remains solid but they will be facing a strong defense tonight and the offense is ranked in the bottom third of the league in both shooting and scoring. San Antonio is 5-20 ATS in its last 25 home games off a home win. Here, we play on teams averaging between 108 and 114 ppg going up against teams allowing between(108 and 114 ppg, after two straight games where both teams scored 105 points or less. This situation is 31-11 ATS (73.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (515) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Golden St. is in a funk as it coming off another loss last night which was its fifth straight loss. The last four have come on the road where it is 17-15 and it is back home where it is 26-7 on the season. The Warriors are now in third place in the Western Conference, nine games behind Phoenix for first place but is still just one game behind Memphis for second place. The defense remains the strength and will be facing a poor offense tonight. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days. The Clippers are coming off a loss against the Knicks on Sunday and with the way New York has been playing, that was a horrible loss. They are on the road again where they have won three straight but two of those came against Houston, the worst team in the Western Conference, and the other came against the struggling Lakers. Los Angeles is ranked No. 25 in scoring offense and No. 21 in shooting and it is certainly catching the Warriors at the wrong place at the wrong time. The Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play on teams off three or more consecutive road losses, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (588) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Lakers are coming off a win over Golden St. on Saturday to snap a four-game losing skid and that puts them into ninth place in the Western Conference. Clearly, this team is not right but a win like that can give some great momentum and they are getting great number here. Los Angeles is still in the top third in the league in offense as it is ranked No. 13 in scoring and No. 11 in shooting which counterparts the opposing offense. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games against teams with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The Spurs have lost four straight games and are now two games out of the final playoff spot in the conference. This is a tough team to back right now even tough nine of their last 10 games have come on the road but they are still not a great team at home with an 11-19 record. Laying this number is too aggressive. The Spurs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on road teams in a game involving two teams allowing between 45.5 and 47.5 percent shooting, after four straight games allowing 50 percent or higher shooting. This situation is 24-6 ATS (80 percent) since 1996. 10* (569) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Indiana is coming off a loss at Detroit on Friday and the Pacers are now 3-3 over their last six games. They have been awful on the road with a 7-25 record on the highway but they have a good matchup here with an above average offense that is scoring 109.9 ppg on 45.8 percent shooting and they have averaged 116.2 ppg during this six-game run. The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Washington is also coming off a loss on Friday as it fell to the Hawks by three points. The Wizards are 2-4 over their last games and taking out an outlier against Spurs where they put up 153 points, they have averaged just 108.2 ppg over the other five games during this stretch. Overall, they are averaging just 107.7 ppg which is No. 21 in the NBA. The Wizards are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games against teams with a losing straight up record. Here, we play against home favorites in the second half of the season shooting between 45.5 and 47.5 percent going up against teams allowing between 45.5 and 47.5 percent shooting, after two straight games shooting 50 percent or better. This situation is 88-42 ATS (67.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (549) Indiana Pacers

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Utah has won three straight games and is 9-1 in its last 10 games and the Jazz have moved into the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference, two and a half games ahead of Dallas and two and a half games behind Memphis fir third place. They are 17-12 on the road and they come in with the No. 2 ranked scoring offense and the No. 3 ranked shooting offense going up against one of the poorer defenses in the NBA. The Jazz are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win. New Orleans has also won three straight games and has moved into the No. 10 spot in the conference. The Pelicans are 14-17 at home and are just 3-6 in their last nine home games. While their defense is below average, their offense is just as bad as they are ranked No. 24 in scoring and No. 22 in shooting offense. The Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a home underdog. Here, we play on road teams in the second half of the season averaging between 114 and 118 ppg going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg, after a game where both teams scored 120 points or more. This situation is 26-7 ATS (78.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (525) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Golden St. blew a 21-point lead against Dallas on Sunday and followed that up with a loss at Minnesota on Tuesday. This is the fifth time this season that the Warriors have lost consecutive games and in the previous four instances, they followed that up with a win. Golden St. is 17-12 on the road and is just a half-game ahead of Memphis for second place in the Western Conference. The Warriors defense remains strong as they are ranked No. 4 in scoring defense and No. 2 in shooting defense. Golden St. is 23-8 ATS in its last 31 games off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. Dallas followed up that win over Golden St. with a victory over the Lakers on Tuesday. The Mavericks have won eight of their last ten games to move into fifth place in the Western Conference and this is the first game of a four-game homestand. They are in a bad spot here playing a team with revenge and also coming of another favorite loss. Dallas is 5-17 ATS in its last 22 home games after four straight games where they made 47 percent of their shots or better. Here, we play on road teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points, off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. This situation is 45-17 ATS (72.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (511) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. It has been a rough stretch for the Knicks as they have lost five straight games including the last two by 15 and 16 points. This includes a home loss to the Sixers last time out and while road revenge is not a huge angle, this is a good spot to get it back. New York is 12-17 on the road which is nothing great but the percentage is better than its home record and the opposite can be said for Philadelphia. The knicks still have a strong defense that is ranked No. 8 in scoring and No. 7 in shooting percentage. The Knicks are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on two days of rest. The Sixers have won and covered three straight games and the offense looks to already be in synch with James Harden entering the lineup. Philadelphia is 21-10 on the road but just 16-13 at home which is surprising since they have been one of the best home teams over the years. This is a letdown spot for sure with upcoming games against Cleveland, Chicago, Miami and Brooklyn, all of which are in the current playoff standings. Philadelphia is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games after playing three consecutive road games. Here, we play on underdogs of 10 or more points after allowing 63 points or more in the first half in two straight games. This situation is 56-26 ATS (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (579) New York Knicks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. The Lakers were booed off the court on Sunday following a 28-point loss against New Orleans. We played on Los Angeles in a similar situation three games back as it was on a three-game losing streak and came out with an inspired effort against Utah in a victory as a home underdog. This sets up very similar following two straight losses and we like the chance for a big bounce back here. The Lakers are 18-15 at home and they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Dallas is coming off a win at Golden St. on Sunday as it overcame a 21-point deficit by outscoring the Warriors 33-13 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks are now in fifth place in the Western Conference as they trail fourth place Utah by two and a half games. They are a respectable 16-14 on the road but they are just 3-6 ATS when favored in this price range between five and seven points and are dead even in shooting percentage offense and defense on the highway. Here, we play against road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after successfully covering the spread in four or more consecutive games, playing their 3rd road game in five days. This situation is 54-25 ATS (68.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the ORLANDO MAGIC for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Orlando is coming off a win over Houston on Friday to snap a four-game losing streak and remains home for a pair of games against Indiana. It has obviously been a tough season for the Magic but they have had success of late against poor teams and have struggled against the top teams as of their last eight defeats, seven game against winning teams. The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning percentage below .400. Indiana is coming off a 21-point win over Boston on Sunday which came at home and the Pacers now hit the road in a back-to-back where they are 6-23 on the season. The win over the Celtics was surprising as this team is extremely banged up and came into that game on a 1-8 run so there is not a lot of confidence over the last few weeks. The Pacers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play against underdogs with a winning percentage between .250 and .400 off a home win by 20 points or more. This situation is 111-59 ATS (65.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (550) Orlando Magic

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Golden St. is coming off a 37-point win over Portland on Thursday to improve to 43-17 and it is now six games behind Phoenix for first place in the Western Conference. The Warriors head back home where they are 26-6 and outscoring opponents by nearly 12 ppg. Their defense is ranked No. 4 in points allowed and No. 2 in shooting defense and face a very below average offense here. The Warriors are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 home games against teams with a winning road record. Dallas is coming off a loss against Utah on Friday to snap a two-game losing streak to open this five-game roadtrip. The Mavericks are 15-14 on the road where they are allowing 105.7 ppg and will be facing the No. 10 ranked scoring offense in the NBA. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a road loss of 20 points or more going up against an opponent after a cover as a double digit favorite. This situation is 77-37 ATS (67.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (544) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Cleveland has lost three straight games following a loss at Detroit on Thursday in its first game out of the break. The Cavaliers are back home where they are 18-9 on the season and this is their first home game since February 9th. They are now in fifth place in the Eastern Conference but are just three and a half games back and only a half-game out of fourth place. The Cavaliers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games against teams with a losing road record. Washington lost a tough one last night in double overtime 157-153 against San Antonio in its first game after the break. The Wizards are a game out of the tenth spot in the Eastern Conference and being without Bradley Beal is a huge loss. They are 12-16 on the road and the Wizards are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games against teams with a winning home record. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 99-46 ATS (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (526) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The Lakers beat Utah in their final game before the break to snap a three-game losing streak and obviously this team is in a rut. This is a great price though facing a rival at close to even money and needing to find a winning streak. The Lakers are 18-13 on this floor which is not great and while it is the same floor, it is still an edge against a depleted lineup. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. The Clippers are coming off of a win against Houston to make it three of four wins and they are now still a game under .500 for the season. They are sitting in the No. 8 spot which is not horrible but this is not a good matchup tonight. The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Here, we play against all teams where the line is +3 to -3 after successfully covering the spread in four or more consecutive games,  playing five or less games in 14 days. This situation is 62-27 ATS (69.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (518) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Chicago closed the break on a five-game winning streak and the Bulls are now tied for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with Miami. They are 23-8 at home and are laying a short number here and to get Zach LaVine back is a big bonus as he has not played since February 11th. Chicago is still ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.3 percent including 37.2 percent from long range which is No. 2 in the league. Chicago is 16-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. Atlanta ended the break with a big win over Orlando to make it two straight wins following a two-game losing streak and a 1-4 run and the Hawks are just 11-17 on the road. The Hawks are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 39-13 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Miami is coming off a loss against Dallas on Tuesday which snapped a five-game winning streak. The Heat are now a half-game behind Chicago for first place in the Eastern Conference and hit the road where they are 18-14 which is the fifth best road record in the NBA. Miami comes in with the No. 5 scoring defense and No. 5 shooting defense which can counter the top scoring offense in the NBA. The Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a losing straight up record. Charlotte is coming off an overtime loss at Minnesota to make it two straight losses and the Hornets are 1-8 over their last nine games. They head home where they are 14-13 but have lost six straight here. Charlotte is in the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference with not a lot of room for error and while it possesses the top ranked scoring offense, the defense is ranked No. 28 and Miami has a big edge on the perimeter. The Hornets are 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 in February games. This situation is 71-30 ATS (70.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (559) Miami Heat

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Utah has won six straight games following a five-game losing streak and the Jazz are now in fourth place in the Western Conference, sitting 11 games out of first place in the Western Conference. They are 15-11 on the road and none of the wins during their winning streak have come on the highway where they have lost three straight. The Jazz are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Lakers have lost three straight games including their last two on the road by a bucket apiece. They are now five games under .500 on the season and while things look like they are going in a downward spiral, this roster is obviously good enough to get back into what they can do. Los Angeles is 17-13 at home where it is shooting 47.3 percent which is eighth best in the NBA. The Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on teams coming off a close loss by three points or less to a division rival going up against an opponent after two consecutive covers as a favorite. This situation is 50-21 ATS (70.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (558) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the CHARLOTTE HORNETS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Charlotte has gone 1-7 over its last eight games following a solid start to the season and the Hornets are now a game and a half out of the No. 8 slot in the Eastern Conference. They have played a brutal schedule during this recent stretch as six of those losses came against teams that are six games over .500 or better. The Hornets are a respectable 15-16 on the road and Charlotte is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing against teams with a winning percentage between.501 and .600 this season. Minnesota is coming off a win at Indiana on Sunday to improve to 30-27 and remains in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference with not much room to climb at this point as it is six games out of the No. 4 seed. The Timberwolves are 16-10 at home but outscoring opponents by just four ppg. Minnesota is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 home games after two consecutive non-conference games. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential, after scoring 125 points or more. This situation is 39-12 ATS (76.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (533) Charlotte Hornets

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Chicago has gotten some of its momentum back with three straight wins following a stretch where it went 6-10 and lost its first place hold in the Eastern Conference. They are still just one game behind Miami in the conference and the Bulls remain home where they have won two straight and are 21-8 here on the season. Chicago is still ranked No. 1 in shooting offense at 48.2 percent and No. 2 in three-point shooting offense at 37.5 percent. The Bulls are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 home games against teams with a losing road record. San Antonio has won two straight games, both as underdogs, yet are still 22-35 overall and 11-17 on the road. The Spurs are well out in the Western Conference as they trail No. 8 Los Angeles by 5.5 games and are looking at a third straight season of missing the playoffs. The Spurs are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against road underdogs in the second half of the season off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog. This situation is 55-23 ATS (70.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (516) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Denver lost last night in Boston and the Nuggets are just 2-4 over their last six games but are in a good back-to-back spot here with great line value. They fell to 15-15 on the road and are still one of the top offensive teams away from home as they are shooting 47 percent from the floor while averaging 107.6 ppg with the former ranking No. 5 in the league. The Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as a road underdog. The Raptors are on fire as they have won eight straight games and have now moved to No. 6 in the Eastern Conference and sitting just four games back from first place Miami. The Raptors are 16-12 at home which is respectable but they are outscoring opponents by just under three ppg and there have been some bad wins. Toronto is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games after four straight wins by 10 points or more since 1996. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential, after scoring 125 points or more. This situation is 38-12 ATS (76 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (571) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Friday Game of the Month. Boston is coming off a blowout win over Brooklyn to make it six straight wins and it has now moved into the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference. The schedule has been in the Celtics favor by playing the reeling Nets and four other teams at .500 or worse and overall, they have faced the No. 25 ranked schedule in the league. The defense remains stout but faces a tough offense tonight. Boston is 0-8 ATS in its last eight games after two consecutive covers as a favorite. Denver has won two straight games to move to 30-24 and despite that, the Nuggets are 14.5 games back from first place in the Western Conference. At this point, they are playing for fourth place where they are just 3.5 games back and can take advantage with their offense that is ranked No. 3 in field goal shooting at 47.4 percent. The Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against home favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 36-15 ATS (70.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (553) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. New Orleans has won four straight games which matches its longest winning streak of the season but two of those wins came against Houston and another against Detroit. The Pelicans are 12-13 at home but still have one of the worst offenses in the league as they are No. 26 in scoring offense and No. 25 in shooting offense including No. 27 from beyond the arc. New Orleans is 9-22 ATS in its last 31 games after a division game. Miami is also on a roll with three straight wins, all by double-digits, and the Heat are now a half-game in first place in the Eastern Conference. Miami is 17-14 on the road which is the second best road record in the conference and brings in a tough defense to oppose the Pelicans bad offense. The Heat are ranked No. 5 in scoring defense and No. 6 in shooting defense. Miami is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games after playing three consecutive road games. Here, we play against home underdogs after three or more consecutive wins, in February games. This situation is 66-33 ATS (66.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (537) Miami Heat

This is a play on the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Cleveland has won two straight games and going back, it has won 11 of its last 14 games to surge up the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are No. 4 in the conference, just a game and a half out of first place and not many saw them in this mix coming into the season. Cleveland remains the top defensive team in the league, giving up just 102.1 ppg and it is No. 3 in shooting defense, allowing 44 percent from the floor. Those numbers are even better at home where Cleveland is 17-9. San Antonio is coming off a blowout win over Houston which snapped a three-game slide but the Spurs have been unable to string together win as they have gone 0-6 in their last six games following a win and have not won consecutive games since late December. The Spurs are 9-16 on the road and while they have competed well, they have struggled in this price range. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win. This situation is 38-13 ATS (74.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (522) Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Phoenix continues to roll along as it has won two straight games after beating Chicago last night and has won 13 of its last 14 games. The Suns are now 2.5 games ahead of Golden St. for first place in the Western Conference and now close their four-game roadtrip in a tough spot playing in the second of a back-to-back. The Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when their starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Philadelphia is coming off a win over Chicago on Sunday which snapped a two-game losing streak and the Sixers are now 6-2 over their last eight games. They are sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and are just a game out of second place and two games out of first place. Philadelphia is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 home games against teams outscoring their opponents by six or more ppg. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 42-16 ATS (72.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (502) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Nonconference Game of the Month. The Knicks are coming off a tough overtime loss against the Lakers and the frustration showed afterwards with player comments which is a motivational shot here. New York has dropped two straight, five of six and eight of its last 10 games to fall five games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and the Knicks are one of the big disappointments in the league. They are 11-14 on the road which includes four straight losses but three of those could have gone the other way and overall, they are getting outscored by just 1.5 ppg on the road. The Knicks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. Utah has won two straight games following a 1-7 stretch but the Jazz are still not at full strength with Rudy Golbert out and Jordan Clarkson and Rudy Gay coming in as very questionable once again. The home record of 17-10 looks solid but they have been far from dominant and the Jazz are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Here, we play against home favorites in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams shooting between 33 and 36.5 percent from long range, after a game where they shot 55 percent or better of their shots. This situation is 25-7 ATS (78.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (569) New York Knicks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Sunday Star Attraction. Milwaukee is coming off a rout of Portland on Saturday by 29 points which was its second straight win and sixth victory over its last eight games. The Bucks are 14-12 on the road and they remain two games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is No. 6 in the league in scoring offense and could be challenged here against a fairly tough Clippers defense but it is a defense that has regressed considerably. Milwaukee is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 road games after leading their last two games by 10 or more points at the half. The Clippers are coming off a win over the Lakers on Thursday and getting on a run has been an issue of late as they have won back-to-back games only twice since December 15th, going 2-9 over their last 11 games following a victory. Los Angeles is 16-12 at home which includes four straight wins and that is keeping this number within reason. The Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against home underdogs in non-conference games, off a win by three points or less over a division rival. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (555) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. Denver closed its six-game roadtrip with a pair of losses against Minnesota and Utah after opening with four straight wins. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic for the last game against the Jazz but he will be back on Friday. Denver is just 13-9 at home which is respectable but not great and that is helping with the number. Denver is ranked No. 4 in the NBA in shooting offense at 47.2 percent and faces an awful defense so it should be able to have a big game here being back to full strength. The Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. New Orleans snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Detroit which really is not saying much. The Pelicans are just 8-19 on the road as they are allowing 47.2 percent shooting and giving up 109.5 ppg and that shooting percentage is seventh worst in the NBA. Offensively, they are one of the worst overall as they are ranked No. 26 in points scored, shooting offense and three-point shooting offense. New Orleans is 4-21 ATS in its last 25 road games off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the second half of the season shooting between 33 and 36.5 percent from long range going up against teams shooting 33 or worse from long range, after three straight games allowing 47 percent shooting or higher. This situation is 33-12 ATS (73.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (526) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Chicago has righted the ship as it has won four of its last five games following a 1-6 stretch that saw its first place hold in the Eastern Conference dwindle but the Bulls are now a game ahead of Miami and positive momentum can go a long way here. Chicago is 13-12 on the road which is nothing special but this is a good spot to keep it going with a tough upcoming stretch. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last six games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Toronto has won three straight games to remain in eighth place in the conference, two games clear of Boston. The Raptors are just 14-12 at home and while they have done well against some of the better teams, this is not an ideal situation coming off its recent stretch where each game could have gone either way. Toronto is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games after having won five or six of their last seven games. Here, we play against favorites in a game involving two teams with a +/- 3 ppg scoring differential.), after three straight wins by six points or less. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (597) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Boston has won four of its last five games including a 30-point win over Miami two nights ago to make it two straight home wins where it is now 17-10 on the season. The Celtics are still on the outside looking in as they are in the No. 9 slot in the Eastern Conference, trailing Toronto by a game and a half and these are the games they need to take advantage of especially with road games against Detroit and Orlando upcoming to keep a big run going. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a favorite. Charlotte is coming off a loss against the Clippers which snapped a two-game winning streak and the Hornets remain No. 7 in the conference and after a great start, it has been up and down. They do have a top ranked offense but are facing one of the best defenses in the NBA as Boston is No. 4 in points slowed and No. 2 in shooting defense. The Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a double-digit loss at home. Here, we play against road underdogs averaging 114 or more ppg on the season going up against an opponent after allowing 100 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (562) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Miami has dropped two straight games to end a solid 9-2 run. The Heat are still in second place in the Eastern Conference as they trail the Bulls by just one game but at the same time, they are just a game and a half out of fifth place. Miami is 14-13 on the road and it has flourished in this situation, going 6-1 ATS as an underdog of fewer than five points. The Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss. Toronto has won two straight games and is back over .500 while sitting in eighth place in the conference. They are just one game over .500 at home and the Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS win. Here, we play against teams off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 98-54 ATS (64.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (595) Miami Heat

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS four our NBA Monday Enforcer. Philadelphia has won four straight games and is now in third place in the Eastern Conference, just a game and a half out of first place. The Sixers are 13-10 at home which is not great but have won six of their last seven here and are getting a favorable number that enhances their defense which is one of the best in the league where they are ranked No. 8 overall in scoring and No. 11 in shooting defense. The 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss. Memphis has won three straight games and remains 6.5 out of first place in the Western Conference. We are a fan of the Grizzlies but they have been average being No. 15 in shooting offense and No. 12 in shooting defense. Here, we play on favorites allowing between 104 and 108 ppg going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg, after two straight games where both teams scored 105 points or less. This situation is 35-16 ATS (68.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (532) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Utah has found itself in its worst slump of the season as it has lost four straight games and six of its last seven and while injuries have played a role, this is a good spot to get back in the win column. The Jazz are 15-10 on the road and still has one of the top offenses in the league as they are ranked No. 2 in scoring offense and No. 4 in shooting offense. Utah is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 road games after failing to cover five or six of their last seven games against the spread. Minnesota is in the same boat with injuries and is now back under .500 following losses against Phoenix and Golden St. The Timberwolves have been decent at home with a 13-10 record but they have struggled overall on both ends of the floor as they are No. 24 in shooting offense and No. 15 in shooting defense. Minnesota is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 home games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. Here, we play on road teams after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 35-14 ATS (71.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (525) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Washington has lost four straight games with the last one being the worst as the Wizards blew a 35-point lead against the Clippers in a one-point loss on Tuesday. All four of those came at home and Washington hits the road for the first time since January 9 after concluding an eight-game homestand. The Wizards are 10-13 on the road while going just 7-15-1 against the number and they are 1-5-1 ATS when getting between five and seven points. Washington is 8-18 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season. Memphis has won two straight games including a 10-point win over Utah on Friday which increased its lead over the Jazz by three and a half games for third place in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies are now 18-9 at home and going back, the Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against teams with a losing straight up record. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 92-45 ATS (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (508) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Boston is coming off a 53-point win over Sacramento to make it two straight wins and now hits the road where it has lost four of six games. Boston is a very average No. 19 in scoring offense and No. 21 in shooting offense and the last game was an aberration. The Celtics are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Atlanta has won five straight games and sits four games out of the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference and finds itself in a good spot here. The Hawks offense is much better than what the Celtics faced against the Kings as they are ranked No. 7 in scoring and No. 9 in shooting. Atlanta has averaged close to 120 ppg over its five-game winning streak and can keep it going here with its home momentum where it has won four straight. The Hawks are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, with a winning percentage of between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 30-8 ATS (78.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (558) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Southwest Game of the Month. We won with San Antonio last night as it took out Houston by 30 points to snap a two-game skid as well as a 3-12 run but as mentioned in the analysis, things are now going to get tough with a stretch of four games against four of the best teams in the NBA. The Spurs are 5-13 against top ten ranked teams and are in a horrible spot here after that blowout win facing an elite team coming off a bad loss against a good team. The Spurs are 0-5 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning straight up record. Memphis lost at Dallas which was its second loss in three games on the road against what will be playoff teams and the Grizzlies remain in third place in the Western Conference, six and a half games out of first place. They possess the second best road record in the Western Conference so this line is nothing to take care of and the Grizzlies are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off a road loss by 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 131-80 ATS (62.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (537) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. San Antonio has lost two straight games against quality competition as it fell to Brooklyn and Philadelphia and hits the road before a brutal upcoming stretch against Memphis, Chicago, Phoenix and Golden St. the Spurs are 8-15 on the road which is certainly not good but they have played one of the toughest road schedules in the NBA. The offense remains one of the top units in the league and face the worst defense tonight. The Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a losing straight up record. Houston is coming off a close loss against Golden St. which followed a pair of upset wins at Sacramento and Utah and the Rockets have now covered three straight games. Houston is 2-16 ATS in its last 18 home games after scoring 105 points or less over the last two seasons. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points going up against an opponent off a close road loss of three points or less. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (521) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Chicago was atop the Eastern Conference but has lost five of its last six games with Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball on the shelf but the Bulls should have no problem here. The five losses came against Brooklyn, Golden St., Boston, Memphis and Milwaukee and Orlando is not even close to this group. While offensive firepower is down, there is still enough here to win this one going away. The Bulls are ranked No. 9 or better in all four key offensive categories and face an awful stop unit that is No. 28 in total defense, shooting defense and scoring defense. The Bulls are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite. Orlando has lost four straight games and possesses the worst record in the Eastern Conference and while the Bulls are down players, the Magic are worse off with their list of injured players. The Magic are 5-22-1 ATS in their last 28 home games. Here, we play on road teams after having lost five or six of their last seven games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 35-12 ATS (74.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (567) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Memphis is coming off a loss at Milwaukee to open a four-game roadtrip but it is in a good spot to get that one back. The Grizzlies have lost two of their last three games following an 11-game winning streak and they are now in third place in the Western Conference, a game ahead of Utah and just two and a half games behind Golden St. for second place. They are the fifth highest scoring team in the league and square off against the No. 22 team in scoring offense with both defenses being around equal check with each other. The Grizzlies are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Denver is coming off a huge come from behind win over the Clippers behind another big performance from Nikola Jokic with a silly 49-14-10 line. The Nuggets have been hit or miss this season as they are 23-20 on the season and while they are 14-8 at home, it is nothing special. The Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against home teams playing with double revenge after two straight losses off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. This situation 46-18 ATS (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (551) Memphis Grizzlies

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Phoenix closed a four-game roadtrip with a beatdown at San Antonio which was the final contest of a four-game sweep. Since December 21st, the Suns have gone 10-4 but the schedule has been on their side as all 10 of those wins came against teams that are not above .500 and three of the four losses came against winning teams with the other coming against Boston which is right at .500. Phoenix has built a 2.5-game lead in the Western Conference thanks to this recent schedule break and the fact that Golden St. has gone 3-5 over its last eight games, five of those against current playoff teams. The Suns are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record. Dallas has won four straight games and 10 of its last 11 to climb into fifth place in the Western Conference, two games clear of Denver and the Mavericks are just three games out of third place. The Mavericks are 14-8 at home and have moved up to No. 8 in the current power rankings which is big in this matchup as Phoenix has gone just 5-4 against teams ranked in the top 10. The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage of .750 or better after three consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 84-47 ATS (64.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (530) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Memphis had an 11-game winning streak snapped with a 27-point loss against Dallas on Saturday but rebounded with a 13-point home win against Chicago on Monday. This starts a four-game road game stretch for the Grizzlies which are a solid 14-6 on the season, covering 15 of those games. This is a great spot to go against them however after winning six straight road games and following a four-game homestand making this their first road game in close to two weeks. Milwaukee has dropped two straight games and four of its last five overall to fall into fifth place in the Eastern Conference but is still just three games out of first place and the home advantage has to get better with their 14-8 record. The Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after having covered four or five of their last six against the spread. This situation is 82-40 ATS (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (514) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Lakers have lost three straight games including an ugly 37-point loss at Denver on Saturday and now they are back home where they are 14-11. Los Angeles has fallen into a tie with Minnesota for the No.7/No. 8 spot in the Western Conference which is ahead of the Clippers by just a half-game that are sitting outside heading into Monday. The Lakers had won four straight home games before facing Memphis which was on an 11-gme winning streak at the time and are in a good spot here to break their losing skid. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS this season as an underdog of 4.5 points or more. Utah is coming off a 23-point win at Denver on Sunday. The Nuggets had a depleted roster to the Jazz caught a break in that aspect as they won the fourth quarter 34-14 to open up a game that was a toss up through the first the first 36 minutes. Utah had dropped four straight games prior to Sunday and that included three bad losses on the road at Toronto, Indiana and Detroit. They are still a very solid 15-6 away from home and that is a big reason for this price and are catching the Lakers at a bad time. The Jazz are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite. Here, we play on home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams allowing between 43.5 and 45.5 percent shooting, after three straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 47 percent or higher. This situation is 27-7 ATS (79.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (568) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the DETROIT PISTONS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. After a miserable run, Detroit is playing pretty well right now as it has won five of its last eight games and has played the elite teams pretty tough, going 21-9 ATS in their last 30 games against teams outscoring their opponents by three or more ppg. The Pistons have been miserable on the road but have been competitive at home, getting outscored by less than four ppg and they are 8-4 ATS this season in this price range. On paper, it looks like a mismatch as Detroit has one of the worst offensive and defensive shooting units in the league but it is not often to catch a home team as a double-digit underdog. The Pistons have won and covered four straight at home including an impressive win over the Jazz. Phoenix has opened its five-game roadtrip with a pair of wins against Toronto and Indiana to improve to 15-4 on the road. The Suns are now leading the Western Conference by a game and a half over Golden St. and they could very well be looking past this game with a Monday meeting with the Spurs in San Antonio. Phoenix is ranked in the top five in scoring, shooting, three-point shooting and free throw shooting, in both offense and defense which is pretty remarkable and that is an obvious another reason for this number. The Suns are a pedestrian 4-3 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. Here, we play against road favorites of 10 or more points with a winning percentage of .750 or better having won six or seven of their last eight games, playing a team with a winning percentage of .250 or worse. This situation is 45-18 ATS (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (574) Detroit Pistons

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. We won with Denver on Thursday as it blew out the Blazers but we will be fading the Nuggets on Saturday in a much tougher spot. They improved to 21-19 overall including 10-7 at home which is solid yet unspectacular and they remain in sixth place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Lakers and just two games out of ninth place. The offensive outburst we saw Thursday was unique as they scored 140 points on 63 percent shooting and we will not see that again as Denver is ranked No. 23 in scoring offense.  Following four straight wins, the Lakers have lost two straight games including a bad loss at Sacramento on Wednesday by nine points as a four-point favorite. That dropped Los Angeles to 7-10 on the road and it has struggled this season despite playing the easiest schedule in the league and a big reason for that is that the Lakers have played 25 games at home compared to the 17 games on the road. Since Anthony Davis went down with a knee injury, the Lakers are 5-6 and as mentioned, they are a game behind Denver and just one game clear of Minnesota to fall out of the playoff picture entirely. They have gone just 4-10 against the number when facing winning teams but that damage has mostly come at home where they are 2-7 ATS. Their six wins against teams ranked No. 23 or better are the second fewest in that group and the team having the fewest with five is Denver. Here we play against home favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 36-11 ATS (76.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (535) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Friday Star Attraction. Memphis has won 11 straight games to move into third place in the Western Conference while going 10-1 ATS in those games including eight straight covers. The Grizzlies streak includes solid wins over Phoenix, Golden St. and Brooklyn but for the most part, it has come against some pretty poor teams. They bring in the third highest scoring offense in the league, averaging 112.3 ppg and they have gone over that average in seven of their last eight games. One of those was against the Warriors and their top rated defense but they only shot 44 percent from the floor as they took advantage of 11 offensive rebounds compared to just four for Golden St. The Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite. Dallas had a six-game winning streak snapped with a 23-point loss at New York on Wednesday. The Mavericks are now three games over .500 and this has pushed them into fifth place in the Western Conference but they are just two and a half games out of ninth place so it is a crowded bunch outside the top four. They do have a good matchup against the Memphis offense as Dallas is ranked No. 3 in the NBA in scoring defense and over their last eight games, it has allowed fewer than 100 points six times while allowing more than 90 shots only once. The Mavericks are 11-11 on the road, one of only five teams in the conference at .500 or better away from home. The Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 having won 20 or more of their last 25 games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 41-16 ATS (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (517) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA TNT Game of the Month. Portland is coming off a big upset over Brooklyn on Monday which followed up a win against Sacramento as it concluded a 302 homestand and making it more impressive was the fact the Blazers have a lineup that has been put together on the fly. They were without both Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum for those five games as they will be on the shelf until at least the end of the month and while they have shown success without them, they now hit the road for the first time and with a 2-13 road record, this is not ideal. Portland is 9-22 ATS in its last 31 games against teams allowing 108 ppg or fewer. Denver has been one of the bigger disappointments in the league this season and when a big run looked like it could take off, it was stalled on Tuesday. The Nuggets were on a 5-1 run including a solid win at Golden St., but they lost to the Clippers last time out and that was a poor defeat against a banged up Los Angeles team without their two top superstars. Denver now returns home, where it has also been a major disappointment with a 9-7 record, where it begins a six-game homestand and based on most of the opposition, this is a great opportunity to make a big move. Denver is 40-19 ATS in its last 59 games after failing to cover four of its last five games against the spread. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points allowing between 104 and 108 going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114, after a combined score of 205 points or less two straight games. This situation is 43-17 ATS (71.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (582) Denver Nuggets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Sixers are playing their best basketball of the season as they have won seven straight games and moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference, just two games behind Milwaukee for fourth place. A streak like this could typically be a contrarian fade but the fade is stronger on the other side in this game. Philadelphia is only 8-8 at home but have won here twice during the streak by 19 and 20 points. The Sixers could get Tyrese Maxey back as he missed the last four games but he has passed the league's health and safety protocol and that would be a big boost to the offense with his 16.8 ppg. Philadelphia is 24-10 ATS in its last 34 home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. Charlotte is coming off a two-game home sweep of Milwaukee and has won three straight overall but now they hit the road where they are just 10-14 on the season compared to 12-5 at home. The offense remains No 2 in scoring offense but the Hornets are facing the No. 7 ranked scoring defense and they will have a tough time down low with Kelly Oubre Jr. out as he has been out on the NBA health and safety protocol list so his 16.6 ppg will be missed. Charlotte is 14-29 ATS in its last 43 road games after having won six or seven of their last eight games. Here, we play against road underdogs averaging 114 or more ppg going up against an opponent after allowing 100 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (554) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. Golden St. welcomed back Klay Thompson on Sunday and while he logged only 17 minutes, his numbers will go up as the season progresses and we should see a slight uptick here. The Warriors snapped a two-game slide with the win over Cleveland on Sunday and got back into a first place tie with Phoenix in the NBA Pacific Division. The offense has been not very pretty over the last three games but with Thompson back, they will get it going and especially against this middle of the road defense. The Golden St. defense is the story as it is ranked No. 1 in scoring and defensive shooting to slow down this Memphis offense. Golden St. is 12-4 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season while going 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Memphis has won nine straight games to build a five-game lead over Dallas for the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference and the Grizzlies are just a half-game behind Utah for No. 3 and three and a half games out of first place. They were able to beat Phoenix by one point during this streak and are now back home where they are 14-8 and that record is not as good as they have played on the road albeit not by much. This is a test to see how good they really are and we see that impressive streak ending tonight. Here, we play against Home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going over the total by more than 18 points in their previous game going up against an opponent after going under the total by more than 18 points in their previous game. this situation is 30-8 ATS (78.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (547) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the CHARLOTTE HORNETS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Bucks and Hornets square off for the second time in three days in Charlotte and Milwaukee will be out for revenge but it is not that simple. Chalotte has won five of its last seven games with one of those losses coming against Washington in the final minute. The Hornets are 11-5 at home and now sitting two games over .500, they are sitting in eight place in the Eastern Conference. This is thanks to an offense that is ranked No. 2 in the NBA in scoring and No. 10 in shooting while the defense is starting to right the ship. The Hornets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games. Milwaukee is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and after a six-game winning streak, the Bucks have lost three of their last four games. They will be without point guard Jrue Holiday once again as he missed the last game against the Hornets and it is a big absence as he is averaging 18.4 ppg and 6.7 apg and the Bucks have struggled this season in the games he has not played. It definitely showed on Saturday as they had only 21 assists and 15 turnovers. Milwaukee is shooting just 42.9 percent over its last four games after shooting close to 46 percent prior to this. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won five or six of their last seven games, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 49-21 ATS (70 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (536) Charlotte Hornets

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Houston snapped an eight-game losing streak with a last second win over Washington on Wednesday but it did not take long for the Rockets to give it back as they were hammered at home on Friday by 24 points against the Mavericks. The Rockets are now 11-29 which is the worst record in the Western Conference by three games. Houston is much better at home with a 7-11 record compared to going 4-18 on the road but that is still nothing special with the way they have been playing overall. Houston is 3-21 ATS in its last 24 games when playing teams with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 while going 1-11 ATS in its last 12 home games coming off a double-digit home loss. Minnesota has won three straight games and has moved into the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference and after a 4-9 start, the Timberwolves have gone 15-11 over their last 26 games. This game and the next one at New Orleans are both huge as the schedule after that is daunting as six of their next eight games after that are against current playoff teams. The offense has a big edge over the porous Houston defense that is ranked No. 29 in points allowed and No. 29 in defensive shooting percentage. While the road has not been great, the Timberwolves are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a losing home record. Here, we play on road favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival going up against an opponent off a home loss by 10 points or more. This situation is 69-26 ATS (72.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (519) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. We were on Boston on Thursday at New York and the Celtics were seemingly in control as they built a 25-point lead only to get outscored by 28 points the rest of the way and lost on a banked three-pointer at the buzzer. Boston will be seeking revenge tonight to try and catch the Knicks who moved a game up on Boston in the NBA Atlantic Division and it now sits two games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics return home where they are 11-8 on the season and this is the time to make a move as they have a home-and-home with Indiana on deck. The Celtics are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a winning road record. The Knicks have now won two straight games and five of their last seven with all of those wins coming against losing teams and while Boston is lumped into that group, it is only a matter of time until the Celtics get rolling with this roster. The Knicks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win. Here, we play on teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points, off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. This situation is 98-50 ATS (66.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (510) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The Lakers might be turning a slight corner as they have won three straight games to get over .500 and while they are 9.5 games out of first place in the NBA Pacific Division, they are in sixth place in the Western Conference, trailing Memphis by five games for fourth place and there is a lot of basketball left. They remain home after the three home wins and they have Memphis on deck for Sunday before hitting the road. Los Angeles is 13-10 at home and the overall numbers are better than the record shows as it is ranked No. 7 in offensive shooting percentage and No. 12 in defensive shooting percentage so the record does consist of some bad luck with 10 of those losses decided in the final minutes. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a losing straight up record. Atlanta is coming off a win over Sacramento to snap a 1-4 slide and the Hawks are 2-1 on this five-game roadtrip that concluded on Sunday afternoon against the Clippers prior to the Lakers/Grizzlies game late that night. Atlanta is 9-11 on the road which is far from horrible but is catching a smaller than expected number here. The Hawks are solid on offense as they No. 7 in scoring and No. 7 in shooting but the defense has struggled all season and they are ranked No. 24 in both scoring defense and defensive shooting percentage. Atlanta is 4-13 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 where the line is +3 to -3 after having won three of their last four games, playing a marginal losing team. This situation is 29-10 ATS (74.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (578) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Two teams that were supposed to make some noise in the Eastern Conference are doing anything but that as Boston and New York are both at 18-20 and sitting on the outside looking in at the playoffs. It is still early obviously and we like the spot Boston is in here as the Celtics are coming off a loss at home against San Antonio last night. They have now lost four of their last six games with three of those coming by five points or less. Boston is 7-12 on the road but they have covered 11 of those games while going 11-7 ATS overall against teams with a losing record. The Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games when their starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. New York won its last game on Tuesday as it defeated Indiana by 10 points at home to snap a two-game slide. The Knicks have struggled offensively this season as they are averaging just 104.7 ppg which is No. 27 in the NBA and its 43.6 shooting from the floor4 is No. 25 in the league. They will face a Boston defense that has turned the corner as it allows 44.1 percent shooting from the floor which is No. 7 overall and have been solid against the three-point line, allowing just 34.4 percent which is No. 11. The Knicks have been better on the road where they are a game over .500 compared to going just 8-11 at MSG. The Knicks are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going under the total by more than 18 points in their previous game, with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (553) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Brooklyn is coming off another loss as it has now dropped three straight games and getting out on the road is a good thing. The Nets now trail Chicago by two games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are a game clear of Milwaukee. They have been great on the road with a 13-3 record but are just 10-9 at home and the return of Kyrie should bolster them to end this skid. Unlike Indiana, they have been extremely solid on both ends of the floor as they are allowing 43 percent shooting, which is No. 2 in the NBA, and they are shooting 46.6 percent, which is No. 7 in the league. The defense has struggled during the losing streak but facing a below average offense is what they need here. The Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a winning home record. Indiana has lost four straight games, all against likely playoff teams, and it will not get any easier here against what will be a focused Brookyln team. The Pacers have struggled on offense over this losing streak as they have gone 152-355 which is just 42.8 percent and now have to face one of the best defensive teams in the league. Indiana is a horrible 3-14 on the road and while its 11-9 home record is more respectable, it is nothing to write home about. The Pacers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Here, we play on road teams after having lost four or five of their last six games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 65-34 ATS (65.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (541) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. San Antonio has lost three straight games following a three-game winning streak to fall to 14-21 on the season which includes a bad loss against Detroit in overtime in its last game on Saturday. The Spurs were making a move in December but the recent stretch has sent them back and with upcoming games against Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn on deck, this is a big game to right the ship and try to make a move in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 7-11 on the road which is just a half-game worse than its record at home so it has not been horrible on the highway especially considering it has outscored its opponents overall. Overall, the Spurs are ranked No. 5 in scoring offense at 111.5 ppg as well as No. 5 in shooting offense at 46.8 percent from the floor. Toronto has won two straight games to move to a game under .500 both overall and at home. The Raptors offense is not nearly as potent as they are averaging 106.9 ppg which is No. 20 and they are shooting just 43.9 percent which is No. 24 in the league. This includes a 34.2 percent shooting percentage from long range which is also in the bottom third of the league. Their defense has kept them afloat but they have struggled of late, allowing an average of 117 ppg over their last six games and they catch the wrong team at the wrong time here. Toronto has covered seven of its last eight games which is providing contrarian value going the other way as the Spurs have failed to cover their last two games after cashing the number in their previous four games. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off two or more consecutive road losses, well rested team - playing six or less games in 14 days. This situation is 82-40 ATS (67.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (521) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Memphis has won four straight games and remains one of the surprises out of the Western Conference as it is 24-14 and currently holds down the No. 4 spot in the conference, two and a half games ahead of Denver. The Grizzlies are a solid 10-6 on the road but they look to be extremely short-handed tonight as they have seven players on the NBA health and safety protocol list including Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 19.3 ppg, De'Anthony Melton, who is averaging 10.5 ppg along with five reserves so quality depth is an issue. They have been below average on both sides as they are allowing 45.6 percent shooting, which is No. 17 in the league, and are shooting 45.2 percent, which is No. 18 in the NBA. The success of the Grizzlies is keeping this line at a decent price as well. Brooklyn has lost two straight games including a loss to the Clippers on Saturday by four-points as a 14-point favorite. The Nets now trail Chicago by one game for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are two games clear of Milwaukee. they have been great on the road with a 13-3 record but are just 10-8 at home which is also helping with the value. Unlike Memphis, they have been extremely solid on both ends of the floor as they are allowing 42.9 percent shooting, which is No. 2 in the NBA, and they are shooting 46.6 percent, which is No. 7 in the league. With the exception of no Kyrie Irving still, the roster remains almost completely intact with just two players on the NBA health and safety protocol list. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off an upset loss as a favorite of 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 41-17 ATS (70.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (506) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the PHOENIX SUNS for our NBA Sunday Supreme Annihilator. Both Phoenix and Charlotte have been hit by COVID as each team will have some key players out on Sunday. For the Suns, Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee and Jae Crowder while for the Hornets, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington have all been placed on the NBA health and safety protocol list. The Suns were thumped in Boston on Friday by 15 points which was their third loss in four games and with the Warriors win at Utah Saturday, they trail the Warriors by a game in the NBA Pacific Division. Phoenix is 11-4 on the road and it has covered four of six games on the road against winning teams with five of those teams still possessing winning records. The Suns are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Charlotte has won three straight games to cove to two games over .500 and it is even more impressive considering the Hornets have played 23 road games compared to just 13 games at home which has translated into a schedule that is ranked No. 8 in the league so this will not be an easy out for the Suns. Charlotte is just 3-9 against the top ten in the league however and while going 13-3 against the bottom half of the NBA, it is just 6-14 against the top half. Charlotte is a perfect 7-0 ATS at home against teams with a winning record but those wins are at the time of the game and only three of those teams are currently over .500 so that is deceiving. The Hornets are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games against team with a winning percentage above .600. 10* (569) Phoenix Suns

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. This game sets up very similar for Golden St. with its game against Phoenix on Christmas. It is not often you see Golden St. as an underdog this big but here the Warriors are. Golden St. is coming off a loss to Denver but has won six of eight and eight of 11 games and they still have in the NBA Pacific Division. The Warriors lead Phoenix by a half-game and they now possess the best record in the NBA. Obviously, Steph Curry has been the main focal point of the Warriors success, but they rely on balance after that and the return of Andrew Wiggins provides more offensive pop. The offense remains potent as they are ranked No. 8 in scoring offense and No. 5 in shooting offense while the defense is still the top ranked unit in the league. The Warriors are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Utah is coming off a win over Minnesota on Friday to make it six straight wins but the opposition was below average as the best win came against Dallas at homer by four points. Utah is 26-9 overall and has actually been better on the road with a 12-3 record while going just 14-6 at home. The Jazz are the highest scoring team in the NBA and they are No. 1 in shooting offense while sitting at No. 6 from behind the arc and while the defense is not quite at that level, they are No. 8, No. 8 and No. 3 in those categories respectively so they are an all-around solid team but are overvalued here. The Jazz are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against favorites after scoring 120 points or more two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring 43 points or less in the first half last game. this situation is 44-17 ATS (72.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (557) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Chicago has won five straight games to move to 22-10 overall and it now sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind Brooklyn but it is also only 2.5 games out of fourth place. The Bulls are a solid 10-6 on the road but they are just 1-2 over their last three on the highway with the lone win coming against Atlanta. They remain shorthanded with seven players on the NBA health and safety protocol list including Lonzo Ball who has made an immediate impact for Chicago in his first year with the team. They have been one of the better offensive teams, ranking No. 8 in points scored and No. 3 in shooting offense but their defense remains a very average unit. Indiana has lost two straight games and is now seven games under. 500 for the season. The Pacers have been one of the worst road teams in the league where they are 3-13 but they are a much more respectable 11-8 at home where they have won five of their last seven with one of those losses coming against Golden St. by just two points and includes solid wins over Dallas, New York and Washington.. They are outscoring opponents by close to four ppg on their home floor where they are shooting 46.9 percent from the floor. Malcolm Brogdon was placed on the health and safety protocol list on Thursday but this is not an issue considering he has already missed the last three games with an Achillies injury. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after two consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. This situation is 31-10 (76.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (530) Indiana Pacers

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. The Lakers are floundering with five straight losses with three of those coming against elite teams in Chicago, Phoenix and Brooklyn. This is the perfect opponent to break the streak even though they are short-handed with Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook out with a knee injury and health and safety protocol respectively. This means it will be the LeBron James show and he will have Carmelo Anthony alongside to provide some scoring punch. While the offense has been below average during the losing streak, the defense has been horrible the last two games, allowing 138 and 122 points. They have gone just 12-22 ATS this season so there is value in the number based on that as well. Houston has lost three straight games, all on the road where the Rockets are 3-16, and they head home where they are a much more respectable 7-7. Because of that and the Lakers struggles, we are seeing some early money coming in on Houston. The Rockets have struggled defensively as they are No. 28 in scoring and No. 21 in scoring defense so even though the Lakers are short-handed with their stars, they can take advantage of this unit. They are better offensively but are still in the bottom half of the league and the worst part is that Houston is the third worst free throw shooting team in the NBA at 70.6 percent. The Rockets are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play on road favorites after being beaten by the spread by 30 or more points total in their last three games going up against an opponent after going over the total by 24 or more points total in their last three games. This situation is 26-6 ATS (81.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (569) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Revenge Game of the Month. Utah has won three straight games following a two-game losing streak that included a home loss against San Antonio as an 11.5-point favorite. The Jazz have gone five straight games without a cover which may be giving us some value here even though it is a big number in what might be considered a contrarian play despite the disparity in records between the teams. Utah is 23-9 overall and has actually been better on the road with a 10-3 record. The Jazz are the highest scoring team in the NBA and they are No. 2 in shooting offense while sitting at No. 4 from behind the arc and while the defense is not quite at that level, they are No. 7, No. 9 and No. 3 in those categories respectively. The Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games against teams with a losing home record. The Spurs have won two straight games and are 5-3 over their last eight games to move to 13-18 on the season. San Antonio is a better road team than at home as well as it is 6-9 on its home floor and has been able to compete with some the better teams going 9-3 ATS against winning teams. While that is the case, this is not a good spot playing a team with revenge even though the Jazz are without Donovan Mitchell and that is a reason the line is lower than we would normally see. The Spurs are pretty solid on offense, ranked No. 6 in scoring and No. 4 in shooting but the defense has been the letdown as they are No. 24 in scoring, shooting defense and three-point defense. The Spurs are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play on favorites revenging a straight up loss as a favorite of seven or more going up against an opponent off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog. This situation is 30-6 ATS (83.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (553) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. The Sixers have not hit expectations this season with a 16-16 record and they are coming off a horrible loss to a depleted Hawks team that just got blown out by the Knicks so Philadelphia is in a great bounce back spot against Washington on Sunday. The Sixers have actually been a better road team than at home which has not been the case in years past as they are 10-8 on the highway compared to being just 6-8 at home. The defense has been decent but the offense has let them down as they are No. 25 in scoring offense and No. 15 in shooting which is not horrible but the rebounding is the issue but they could have an advantageous matchup here. Washington got off to a great start but the wheels have fallen off even though it has won two straight games including an impressive win at Utah. Prior to that, the Wizards dropped eight of their previous 10 games and currently they are 8-4 at home yet come in as an underdog. Red flag. Well, that is because Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have been put on the health and safety protocol list and that takes over 34 points away from the offense so the value has turned to the Sixers which have lost four of five games. The Wizards were No. 22 in scoring offense so that is not in play anymore while the defense has been average all season. Washington is 1-10 ATS when playing three or less games in 10 days while going 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Here, we play against road underdogs with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 off two or more consecutive upset wins as a road underdog. This situation is 55-22 ATS (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (533) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. It is not often you see Golden St. as an underdog this big but here the Warriors are. Golden St. has won two straight, five of six and seven of its last nine games but has lost the lead in the NBA Pacific Division. The Warriors trail Phoenix by a half-game and they now possess the second best record in the NBA. Obviously, Steph Curry has been the main focal point of the Warriors success, they rely on balance with five players averaging between 6.7 and 8.4 ppg and with Alan Wiggins out, that balance will become more key. Curry has averaged 35.3 ppg over his last three games and in these spotlight games, this is where he steps it up even more. The Warriors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Phoenix is on a five-game winning streak with the latest being a 113-101 win over the Thunder on Thursday. The Suns came into the season as contenders for the NBA Title after making the Finals last season and they are proving they are worthy once again. Led by Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the Suns are No. 3 in scoring and No. 2 in shooting offense but face a Warriors defense that is ranked No. 1 in both of those categories. One difference between these two teams in that while Phoenix is 9-0 against the Eastern Conference, it is 17-5 against the West while the Warriors are 14-3 against the Western Conference. Phoenix is just 1-3 ATS at home against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against home teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points, off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. This situation is 63-31 ATS (67 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (589) Golden St. Warriors

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Clippers have lost three straight games to fall to 16-15 overall and are now 9.5 games behind Golden St. in the Pacific Division. Their defense remains strong as they are No. 8 in scoring and No. 9 in shooting and the offense will have to get going as they are No. 25 in scoring and No. 21 shooting from the floor. The Clippers are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 road games when playing against teams with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. Sacramento is coming off a loss at Golden St. and has now lost five of its last seven games to drop six games under .500 on the season. The Kings are two games under .500 at home and have yet to cover a game against a winning team. The offense is ranked No. 6 in scoring but the defense has been the liability as they are No. 29 in points allowed and No. 25 in shooting defense. The Kings are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play on road teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points, off two or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. This situation is 43-16 ATS (72.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (569) Los Angeles Clippers

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Dallas is coming off a loss at Indiana on Friday which was its fourth loss in five games. The Mavericks have been huge underachievers all season but are just three game behind Memphis in the NBA Southwest Division and this should be a great opportunity to gain ground. The Mavericks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Oklahoma City is coming off a loss against the Lakers following a pair of road wins bit it sits at 8-17 on the season and it is in a tough matchup here. The Thunder are 4-8 at home and have lost four straight here heading into Sunday. The Thunder are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after having lost two of their last three games, with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 61-29 ATS (67.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (571) Dallas Mavericks

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Minnesota was on a roll but it has lost four straight games to fall three games under .500 but those losses came against some of the best teams in the NBA including Utah, Brooklyn and Washington. The last two losses came at home where they are now 7-8 but this is a great line in a rebound spot where they are still outscoring their opponents. The defense has been the fault yet they were great on that end of the floor during their run where they went 7-1 in an eight-game stretch. The Timberwolves are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Cleveland is coming off a win against Chicago on Wednesday to snap a two-game losing skid which came after a four-game winning streak. The Cavaliers are two games over .500 on the season and three games over .500 on the road which is definitely playing into this line. The road record includes three solid wins over Dallas, Miami and Washington but have gone down to the opposition occasionally this season and they are catching a team that is desperate for a win. The Cavaliers are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games as a road favorite. Here, we play on home underdogs averaging between 104 and 108 ppg going up against teams allowing 104 or fewer ppg, after allowing 125 points or more. This situation is 27-7 ATS (79.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (542) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Friday Supreme Annihilator. Atlanta has caught fire after a slow start to the season as it has won eight of its last nine games to get to two games over .500 and move two games behind Washington in the NBA Southeast Division. The offense has been rolling with an average of 119.7 ppg during the winning streak. The Hawks are outscoring opponents by 9.5 ppg at home and they are ranked No. 7 in the league in Effective Field Goal Percentage which is 10 spots ahead of Philadelphia. The Hawks are also No. 2 in three league in three-point percentage and going against the No. 23 ranked three-point defense. The Hawks are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite. We won with Philadelphia last time out as it fell to the Celtics by a point in a big rivalry game and has now lost three of four games to go back to .500 on the season. They have been decent on the road at 5-5 but are in the bottom half of the league in Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage and ride into a tough game against a hot offense. The Sixers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won five or six of their last seven games, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 49-20 ATS (71 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (506) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. The Bucks have won eight straight games to move to into a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference. It took a while and it is hard to go against a team like this especially playing a struggling team. Milwaukee has moved up in all categories including on the road where it is now 7-4 and is in the top ten in both Effective Field Goal Percentage. The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a losing straight up record. Toronto has struggled with three straight losses to fall to 9-13 and while the offense had a nice run, the Raptors have struggled with three straight games of going under 100 points in their last three straight games. The Raptors are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against home teams failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread, a with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 playing a winning team. This situation is 55-26 ATS (67.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (559) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month. Philadelphia is coming off a win over Orlando which is not saying much especially when it came by just five points against a team that is now 4-18 on the season. The Sixers are a game over .500 and are four games behind Brooklyn in the NBA Atlantic Division while sitting on the outside looking for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. They have been dominant at home over the last few years but are just 5-5 this season on their floor and have actually been better on the road with a 6-5 record and will be looking to break their 0-4 divisional record tonight. Joel Embiid had a rough game against Orlando, going just 4-16 from the floor and had only 16 point following up a 41-point performance in his first game back after missing 11 days because of COVID. The Sixers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win. Boston is coming off a win at Toronto which snapped a two-game slide and it is also 11-10 heading into tonight. The Celtics had won three straight prior to that and while it included a win over the Lakers, the other two came against Houston and Oklahoma City, which are a combined 10-30 on the season. The Celtics are seventh worst in Effective Field Goal Percentage at home and while their defense has always been a strength, they are on that same ranking at home and they could be without Jaylen Brown who is still listed as questionable for tonight. The Celtics are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here, we play against home favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .500 on the season. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (545) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Home court has not been more important than any other team than Portland as the host has gone 19-2 in the Blazers 21 games this season. The Blazers are 9-1 at home and just finished a 0-3 roadtrip by losing to Utah by 22 points on Monday. The defense was once again atrocious as they allowed 124 ppg and they remain dead last in the NBA in Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage on the road at 59.1 percent but that comes down to 52.0 percent at home where they allow 104.4 ppg which is a respectable No. 10 in the league. On offense, Portland is No. 3 in the NBA in Effective Field Goal Percentage at home and its True Shooting Percentage is also No. 3 in the league. The Blazers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games as a home favorite. Detroit is 4-16 and has dropped its last six games, including a 110-106 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. The Pistons are 2-8 both at home and on the road and the away numbers have been awful. They are third to last in both Effective and True Shooting Percentages on the road on offense while sitting fourth to last in both categories on defense. Detroit has covered the last two on the road but those were big lines and while this one is on the cusp, this is an awful spot with Portland heading back home after the blowout from last night. The Pistons are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games following an ATS win. Here, we play on teams off three or more consecutive road losses, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 30-9 ATS (76.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (538) Portland Trail Blazers

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Monday Supreme Annihilator. Minnesota is coming off a double overtime win at Philadelphia on Saturday and the Timberwolves have now won six of their last seven games to get back to .500 at 10-10 overall. They are now three games behind Utah in the NBA Northwest Division while sitting tied for seventh place in the Western Conference, two games out of fourth place. Minnesota is 6-6 at home yet has won four straight here following a three-game losing streak at the Target Center but those losses came against the Clippers twice and the red hot Suns. The Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. The Pacers went 1-2 at home leading up to tonight, the most recent decision a 118-100 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday. They are coming off a win in their most recent road game at Chicago to snap a three-game losing streak on the highway and they are just 3-9 on the road this season. Indiana has struggled from long range all season as it is hitting at a clip of just 33.4 percent and the challenge will be difficult here as the Timberwolves are allowing an average of 31.9 percent from behind the arc which is third-best in the NBA. Indiana has failed to cover three of its four road games this season following a loss. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having won five or six of their last seven games, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 49-20 ATS (71 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (518) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The Suns are coming off a win at Cleveland on Wednesday pushing their winning streak to 14 straight games and they still trail the Warriors by a game in the NBA Pacific Division. They improved to 7-1 on the road with the victory over the Cavaliers and while this streak is impressive, they have not exactly dominated, going 1-5 ATS over their last six games and with a pretty low number here, the public is riding Phoenix yet again. Phoenix has been one of the most surprising teams going back to last season while making a trip to the NBA Finals and this will be a tough spot as they have a game at Brooklyn tomorrow, the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games against teams with a winning straight up record. The Knicks defeated the Lakers last time out and while they have been somewhat inconsistent after a red hot start, a couple days off following the Los Angeles win is a benefit as they have following up their last five wins with losses. New York is 3.5 games out of first place in the conference and a win here would be big with a pair of road games upcoming against the Hawks and Nets. The Knicks are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games against teams with a winning % above .600. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage of .750 or better where the line is +3 to -3 after three or more consecutive wins, a playing teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. This situation is 63-30 ATS (67.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (540) New York Knicks

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. We won with Minnesota on Monday as it took care of New Orleans, jumping out to a 26-point lead and never looking back but things get tougher here at home. Part of the reason we played the Timberwolves was because of their success against the poor teams in the league and after that victory Minnesota is 1-6 against the top 16 in the league while now 7-3 against teams below that. Minnesota has won four straight games to move a game under .500 and this includes a 5-6 record at home. The Timberwolves are 6-13-2 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Miami is coming off a win over Detroit last night and it has now won five of its last six games to keep its lead in the Southeast Division lead by a half-game over Washington. The Heat defense has picked things up after a bit of a lull as they have allowed fewer than 100 points in four of their last five games and are now allowing 101.8 ppg overall which is second best in the NBA. They are ninth in the league in Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage and this is easily the best defense that the Timberwolves have faced over this recent winning streak. Playing on a back-to-back has been no issue for Miami as the Heat are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games playing on no rest. Here, we play against home underdogs off a road win by 10 points or more going up against an opponent off a road win. This situation is 24-5 ATS (82.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (523) Miami Heat

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Minnesota has won three straight games while covering its last four and now it is two games under .500 on the season. The Timberwolves are 2-3 on the road with the losses coming against the Grizzlies, Warriors and Clippers and the two wins coming against the Bucks and Lakers which are all .500 or better so the road schedule has been a tough one. They are averaging 110 ppg on the highway and come into this one playing well on offense, averaging 120 ppg during their three-game winning streak. Overall, Minnesota is 1-6 against the top 16 in the league but 6-3 against teams below that. The Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a road favorite. New Orleans is coming off a 17-point loss at Indiana on Saturday to fall to 3-15 on the season. The Pelicans have won two straight games at home after a 0-6 start with the defense allowing 108.1 ppg which is ninth most in the league. Overall, they are No. 26 in Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage including No. 23 at home. Unlike the Timberwolves, New Orleans has struggled of late on offense as it is averaging just 95.3 ppg over its last three games and has failed to hit 100 points in any of those three games. Going back further, the Pelicans has scored 100 or fewer points in eight of their last 10 games. The Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Here, we play on favorites with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 after one or more consecutive wins, playing a team with a winning percentage of .250 or worse. This situation is 40-14 (74.1 percentage) over the last five seasons. 10* (571) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the SACRAMENTO KINGS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. After opening 1-2 in the first three games of a five-game homestand, the Jazz took out Philadelphia and Toronto by 35 and 16 points respectively in the last two games. Utah hits the road for a one-game trip to Sacramento and it comes in with a 4-3 record on the highway and this includes a loss at Orlando in its last road game. The Jazz are outshooting opponents by just 1.5 percent on the road and while the adjusted rankings have been better, this is a big number to be laying on the road. The Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Kings have lost two straight games including a 19-point setback against Toronto last night and they have now dropped three straight games at home. They managed only 89 points last night but are still averaging 109.3 ppg on the season which is sixth most in the league. They have been able get it done inside as Sacramento is third in the Western Conference with 48.6 ppg in the paint. Sacramento is 3-0 ATS this season when getting 6.5 or more points and all of those were on the road making this the biggest number it has seen on its home floor. The Kings are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games playing with no rest. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after two consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (546) Sacramento Kings

This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Charlotte has won four straight games to improve to 9-7 on the season and is now just two games behind Miam in the NBA Southeast Division. The Hornets defense has improved considerably as they have allowed 98.3 ppg over their last four games during this winning streak after allowing 118.3 ppg through their first 12 games. They gave up a season low 87 points against Washington last time out as the Wizards were bricking from long range as they were 8-42 (19 percent). Charlotte is ranked No. 23 in Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage while sitting No. 24 in Opponent True Shooting Percentage so the Hornets are not out of the woods yet on that side of the floor. Indiana has lost their past two games, failing to score 90 points in either of them and part of the issue has been a lack of physicality. Easy buckets were the norm early on but they have not come of late and despite the recent regression, Indiana is still ranked No. 6 in the NBA in Effective Field Goal Percentage. Additionally, the Pacers are No. 8 in overall shooting percentage at 46.3 percent. They are just 2-8 on the road but have played much better than that record shows as five of those losses have come by four points or less so they have been in the majority of those games. The Pacers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play on teams averaging between 104 and 108 ppg after scoring 95 points or less in two straight games going up against teams allowing between 108 and 114 ppg. This situation is 22-4 ATS (84.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (513) Indiana Pacers

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. San Antonio has lost three straight games including a 14-point loss at the Clippers on Tuesday that dropped their road record to 2-6 on the season but most of those losses have come against winning teams and they have a great chance to bounce back here. Overall, the Spurs are 1-7 against the Top 16 teams in the NBA and Minnesota is far from part of that group. The offense has played well as San Antonio is ranked No. 12 in scoring offense and No. 5 in shooting offense and while those do come down on the road, again, that is based on the schedule played. Minnesota 11-25 ATS in its last 36 home games against teams shooting 46 percent or better from the floor. The Spurs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games against teams with a losing home record. Minnesota snapped a two-game skid with a 10-point win over Sacramento last night and that put a temporary halt to a 1-8 run where the Timberwolves were outscored by double-digits. To their credit, the opposition was strong but that being said, the Timberwolves have actually struggled against the poor teams in the league, especially on their home floor. Going back, the Timberwolves are 0-7 ATS in their last seven home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 that are getting outscored by their opponents by 3.0 or more ppg going up against an opponent after a loss by 10 points or more. This situation is 61-32 ATS (65.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (505) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. After six straight losses, the Hawks have won two straight, an impressive 20-point win over Milwaukee and then an 18-point win over Orlando to follow that up. Atlanta has been slid at home and awful on the road and on the season, the home team is 13-2 in Hawks games. That has played into the spread as well as Atlanta is just 1-8 ATS on the road, with the lone cover coming against 2-13 New Orleans while going 5-1 against the number at home. The Hawks are averaging 116.7 ppg at home on 48.6 percent shooting and they are third in the NBA in Effective Field Goal Percentage and second in True Shooting Percentage on their home floor. Overall, Atlanta has played the third toughest schedule in the NBA and it is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 home games off a home win. Boston has been playing much better as it has gone 5-2 over its last seven games after opening the season with an opposite 2-5 mark. The Celtics have been great to their backers as they have covered all seven of those games with the two losses coming as underdogs where they lost by two and three points and managed to get the money by just a half-point each. Boston has been better on the road with a 5-4 record but a win over Miami is the only solid victory. The Celtics have clamped down on defense as they have allowed only 91.9 ppg over their last seven games but they have a big challenge tonight against this Hawks offense. Here, we play against road underdogs after allowing 95 points or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring 120 points or more. This situation is 78-40 ATS (66.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (568) Atlanta Hawks

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Tuesday TNT Blockbuster. Brooklyn is back home following a 5-1 road trip and it has now won nine of its last 10 games as the Nets are now gelling after slow start where they lost three of their first five games. Brooklyn is a half-game behind Washington for first place in the Eastern Conference and while it has played a relatively easy schedule, this is a good spot in its first home game since November 3rd. Kevin Durant was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 32.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg, and 4.5 apg and has another chance to knock off his old team after winning both meetings last season by 17 and 26 points. While Durant and James Harden are the headliners and it is the second unit that has really propelled the Nets as they are seventh in both offensive rating and effective field goal percentage off the bench, and eighth in net rating. The Nets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite. The Warriors are 11-2 after Charlotte snapped their seven-game winning streak, 106-102 on Sunday. While the schedule has been easy for the Nets, Golden St. has played the No. 29 ranked schedule in the NBA so a lot of the success can be attributed to that. Stephen Curry is having a monster season but after that, only three other players are averaging double-digits in scoring. Golden St. is ranked in the top three in both offensive and defensive efficiency but playing nine of the first 13 games at home has helped and two of the three road wins have come against teams with a losing record. The Warriors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog. This will be just the second time for Durant and Harden to face Golden St. together and the first at home. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after beating the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games, first half of the season. This situation is 64-24 ATS (72.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (552) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Phoenix has won eight straight games, covering its last seven, and now hits the road after a win last night in Houston and this will also be its third road game in four nights. The Suns are now 4-1 on the road and overall, they have played the No. 28 ranked schedule in the league and the public is all over them again based on the short number and the opponent they are facing. The offense has been rolling as they are now averaging 112 ppg on 47.7 percent shooting, third and first respectively in the NBA. The is an optimal letdown spot as the Suns head back home after this to face Dallas twice and then Denver. The Suns are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games playing on no rest. Minnesota is coming off a 27-point loss against the Clippers which capped a 1-3 roadtrip and the Timberwolves have now lost seven of their last eight games. The home floor has not been kind but Minnesota has been outscored by just five ppg. The big three has been solid for Minnesota as Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.2 ppg and 9.3 rpg and D'Angelo Russell is averaging 17.4 ppg and 5.6 apg while Anthony Edwards is coming around, averaging 24.1 ppg over the last 10 games. Towns could continue his solid play as the Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again with a with a right lower-leg contusion. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after two consecutive covers as a favorite, playing a bad team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. this situation is 50-19 ATS (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (544) Minnesota Timberwolves

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Charlotte is coming off a win over Memphis on the road which snapped a five game losing streak and what opened at a great start to the season has taken a backward turn. The Hornets opened the season 5-2 but the defense, which was bad to begin with, has gotten even worse as they have allowed 120.2 ppg during this recent 1-5 run. Overall, they are allowing 117.5 ppg which is dead last in the league and they are second worst in Defensive Efficiency and third worst in Defensive Effective Field Goal Percentage. Charlotte has dipped on offense as well, falling to No. 18 in Effective Field Goal Percentage. The Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win. New York is coming off a 12-point loss against Milwaukee which was its fourth loss in six games and the Bucks clearly came into that game more motivated following the home loss they suffered to the Knicks less than a week ago where there was a 43-point swing that took place. The Knicks are 5-1 on the road and they are No. 6 in the league in Effective field Goal Percentage on offense away from home while also sitting No. 6 in points scored overall. New York can definitely take advantage of this awful Charlotte defense and has averaged 116 ppg against teams ranked in the bottom 10 on defense. The Knicks are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. Here, we play against home underdogs off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog, with a losing record. This situation is 29-7 ATS (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (555) New York Knicks

This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Indiana is coming off a loss at shorthanded Denver last night as it came in as a favorite because of the absence of Nikola Jokic who was serving a one game suspension. The Pacers fell to 1-6 on the road and they have a bigger test tonight against the second best team in the Western Conference. Indiana is ranked No. 18 or worse in overall offense and defense as well as shooting offense and shooting defense. The Pacers have dropped six of their last nine games with five of those losses coming against teams at .500 or better. Indiana could be without Caris LeVert again as he is dealing with back issues and he is third on the team in scoring and second in assists. The Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Utah is coming off a win over Atlanta on Tuesday which snapped a two-game slide. The Jazz remain home where they are 4-0 and outscoring opponents by close to 13 ppg. This is one of the most efficient teams in the NBA as they are ranked No. 6 in effective field goal percentage on offense and No. 4 in effective field goal percentage on defense. Utah is also ranked in the top four in both offensive and defensive true shooting percentage. After a slow start, Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.8 ppg over his last six games after putting up just 20.0 ppg in his first four games. This is a big game for the Jazz as their next three games are against the Heat, Sixers and Raptors before a breather where they play their next six games against teams with a losing record. The Jazz are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a losing straight up record. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after two or more consecutive unders, in a game involving two teams averaging between 108 and 114. This situation is 62-31 ATS (66.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (552) Utah Jazz

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Wednesday Star Attraction. Miami is coming off a loss at Denver that got ugly at the end and we expect a fired up Heat team to make amends on Wednesday. The defense has taken a step backwards as Miami has allowed 115 and 113 points over its two games after keeping opponents to 103 points or less in seven of its first eight games and one of those was because of overtime. The Heat are 7-3 and still possess the No. 5 Effective Field Goal Percentage defense in the NBA and are limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.6 percent which is still the best in the league. Miami is ranked No. 9 in Effective Field Goal Percentage offense and that goes up to No. 5 in True Shooting Percentage. The Heat are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite. The Lakers are coming off an overtime win over Charlotte on Monday which snapped a two-game losing streak to move back over .500 at 6-5. The injury list is extensive as LeBron James remains out while numerous other players are listed as questionable. Los Angeles was able to cover by a half-point which broke a four-game non-cover streak. The Lakers are allowing 112.4 ppg which is the third most points given up in the NBA. Offensively, Los Angeles averaged 115.5 ppg over its first six games but has put up only 106.8 ppg over its last five games and a lot of this has to do with the absence of James in the lineup. The Lakers have covered only two of eight home games and they are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play against home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home win by three points or less, in November games. This situation is 30-3 ATS (90.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (547) Miami Heat

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. The Clippers have won four straight games and seem to be finally getting use to playing without Kawhi Leonard. This comes after a 1-4 start to the season and while the recent winning has not come against any world beaters, Portland falls into the same grouping. Los Angeles is 3-2 at home and the defense has been solid here, allowing 99.6 ppg on 40.9 percent shooting, fourth and third respectively in the NBA so they are getting it done on that side of the floor. On offense, Los Angeles is averaging 105.6 ppg at home which is middle of the pack but has a favorable matchup here. This is a revenge game for the Clippers as they lost in Portland in their final game in October by 19 points and they are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Portland has improved to 5-5 on the season following a pair of wins over the Pacers and Lakers and the Blazers are now 5-1 at home but are 0-4 on the road while getting outscored by close to 14 ppg. They have one of the worst defenses away from home as they allow 50.9 percent shooting, second worst in the NBA and are giving up 115.3 ppg, fifth worst in the league. Looking more analytically into it, Portland is dead last in the NBA in effective field goal percentage allowed on the road at 59.9 percent. Their 43 allowed field goals per game is also dead last in the NBA. The Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here, we play on home teams where the line is +3 to -3 with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 after having won five or six of their last seven games. This situation is 47-19 ATS (71.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (522) Los Angeles Clippers

This is a play on the CHICAGO BULLS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Brooklyn has won five straight games to pull within a game of the Sixers in the NBA Atlantic Division following a big win over Toronto on Sunday. The Nets have improved on the defensive end of the floor as they used to be awful and this is without Kyrie Irving. Overall, the team has a defensive rating of 103 and they are getting closer to the Bulls (102.6) but are not there yet. One thing they have struggled in is the transition game as Brooklyn is allowing 20.7 ppg of turnovers which is tied for third most in the NBA, the same ranking for fast break points allowed. While going 4-1 against teams outside the top 16, the Nets are a pedestrian 3-2 against teams within the top 16 and while the Nets possess that same record, they do have the advantage of playing at home. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. Despite a pair of losses in their last two games, the Bulls remain in first place in the NBA Central Division, one game over the surprising Cavaliers. Both of those losses came against the Sixers in a home-and-home and in the most recent game, Chicago struggled in one area they have has success at. While going back to the transition issue for Brooklyn, the Bulls like to push it when they can as they are third in the NBA in fast break points while also third in points off turnovers. Chicago is getting great production from Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan but are still looking for more consistency from Lonzo Ball and Nikola Vucevic with both coming off subpar efforts on Saturday. The Bulls are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. 10* (504) Chicago Bulls

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Milwaukee is coming off a home loss against the Knicks as it took a 19-point lead into the second quarter, led by as many as 21 points and eventually fell behind by 22 points in a horrible stretch that has seen the Bucks go 1-4 over their last five games. They are dealing with injuries and COVID issues but Milwaukee saw the return of Jrue Holiday who logged 20 minutes after missing five games with a sprained ankle and he should see an uptake in minutes here. The Bucks fell to 1-4 at home but they are 3-1 on the road and loss like the one that happened on Friday will have them ready to go. The Bucks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Milwaukee has averaged just 102.2 ppg over this stretch but should have some success against a Washington defense that allowed 113.6 ppg prior to it last game on Friday. Washington is looking to build on a 28-point win over Memphis on Friday, its largest margin of victory of the season. The defense was solid as the Wizards held the Grizzlies to just 35.4 percent shooting from the floor and limited Ja Morant to just 11 points although a lot of that was just a poor shooting night. Here, we play on road favorites off an upset loss as a home favorite going up against an opponent off a home win scoring 110 or more points. This situation is 43-17 ATS (71.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (571) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the PHOENIX SUNS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. After opening the season 1-3, Phoenix has won three straight games to move over .500 for the first time this season. Granted, those wins were against Cleveland, New Orleans and Houston and while some victories can paint a false impression, these were big wins in order to restore any resemblance of confidence. The Suns are shooting 47.1 percent from the floor which is fourth best in the league and they have been efficient with the ball with a 1.90 A/TO ratio, good for third in the NBA. They assist on 66.4 percent of their made field goals which is the second best rate in the league. The Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games against teams with a losing road record. Atlanta has lost two straight games and four of its last five to fall a game under .500 for the first time this season. The Hawks are coming off their first home loss of the season and they hit the road where they are 1-4, the lone victory being a three-point victory over New Orleans which is 1-9 on the season. They are getting outscored by over 10 ppg away from home and have yet to cover a game on the road. Atlanta has averaged just 102.0 ppg on the road which is sixth worst in the league and its 43.0 percent shooting is also sixth lowest in the NBA. The Hawks are 0-3 against top ten teams in the NBA and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as an underdog. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a home loss by 10 points or more, with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 30-9 (76.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (560) Phoenix Suns

This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Nonconference Game of the Month. Portland is coming off a miserable east coast roadtrip at it lost all three games at Charlotte, Philadelphia and Cleveland and the Blazers were favored in all of those games. They are now 3-5 on the season which includes a 0-4 record on the road but they head home where they are 3-1 and that includes three straight wins by an average of 22.7 ppg against the Suns, Grizzlies and Clippers. Despite the struggles, the offense has been fine as they are averaging 111.0 ppg which is seventh best in the NBA and at home, Portland is averaging 120.5 ppg, second best in the league as is its shooting from long range at 41.4 percent. Damian Lillard is averaging just 19.5 ppg as he has been ice cold from the floor but a breakout here is in the cards. The Blazers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a losing straight up record. The Pacers have won back-to-back games following a 1-6 start but both of those wins came at home and they are winless on the road at 0-4. The Portland offense should once again flourish here as Indiana comes in with the second worst defense on the road as it is allowing 120.3 ppg which is the second most in the league. The Pacers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after two or more consecutive unders, in a game involving teams averaging between 108 and 114 ppg. This situation is 61-30 ATS (67 percent) since 1996. 10* (550) Portland Trail Blazers

This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Boston snapped a three-game losing streak thanks to a 33-6 run that blew open a tight game but that was Orlando and now the Celtics face one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Boston held Orlando to 79 points on 32 percent shooting, both season lows, but the Magic have one of the worst offenses in the NBA and one game is not going to turn the Celtics defense around. They are second to last in points allowed, barely ahead of Charlotte, and they will be facing a sneaky good offense from a team that is getting headlines for its defense. The Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as a road underdog while going 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Miami is 6-1 to start the season and it has won and covered five straight games. The Heat possess the best defense in the NBA as they are allowing just 98.9 ppg and 39.7 percent shooting from the floor. On the other side, they also lead the league in scoring at 115.6 ppg and they are averaging 119.7 ppg in their six wins. The Heat are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite and are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here, we play on home teams off two or more consecutive road wins, in November games. This situation is 25-7 ATS (78.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (528) Miami Heat

This is a play on the NEW YORK KNICKS as part of our NBA Wednesday Trifecta. The Knicks are coming off a bad loss against Toronto which snapped a three-game winning streak to fall to 5-2 on the season. They attempted a season low 76 shots but still had a 15-point lead at one point but obviously let that go. They hit the road where they are 3-0 and that includes a win over Chicago which is the Bulls only loss of the season. New York is third in the NBA in road scoring at 116 ppg and its 49.2 percent shooting is good for second best. The Knicks easily lead the league from long range at 46.6 percent and should be able to once again take advantage here. The Knicks are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games against teams with a losing straight up record. Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak with a 13-point win over San Antonio which has gotten off to a horrible start. The defense remains an issue however as the Pacers allowed 118 point in the victory and they are allowing 113.3 ppg which is No. 27 in the league. It is not a pace issue as Indiana allows opponents to shoot 45.9 percent, which is No. 24 in the NBA and this includes allowing 38.8 percent from long range, No. 26 overall. The Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having lost three of their last four games going up against an opponent after having won five or six of their last seven games. This situation is 85-47 ATS (64.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (509) New York Knicks

This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Miami has won and covered four straight games and with the Chicago win and New York loss on Monday, the idle Heat are a half-game out of first place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat are one of five teams in the early going that are ranked in the top ten in both offensive and defensive shooting and they lead the way in the latter at 39.1 percent while allowing a league-low 97.0 ppg. Miami has held the last four opponents to under 42 percent shooting in each game while giving up an average of 39.2 percent shooting across those. This is nearly unheard of where the NBA is heading but the hard work is paying off. Following three straight wins, Dallas got thumped at Denver by 31 points before bouncing back with a win against Sacramento on Sunday. The Mavericks have picked up their game defensively as well as after allowing 119.5 ppg in their first two games, they have given up 101.0 ppg over their last five games on 43.4 percent shooting. Additionally, they are ranked No. 9 in opponent true shooting percentage which is a measure of shooting efficiency that takes into account field goals, three-point field goals, and free throws. While going 1-2 on the road, Dallas is 3-0 at home and going back, the Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play against road teams that are allowing opponents to shoot 41 percent or better on the season, after 4 straight games allowing 42 percent or less from the floor. This situation is 54-21 ATS (72 percent) since 1996. 10* (554) Dallas Mavericks