Virginia Tech vs Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Fighting Irish- There is something to be said about having momentum when playing in conference tournaments and after a dramatic 3-point buzzer beating win over Clemson in the opening round has the Hokies are in high spirits. Notre Dame closed their regular season with a 78-54 blow-out win over hapless Pittsburgh and will find the competition a bit higher tonight. Tech won the lone meeting this season 79-73 in Blacksburg coming from 10-points down in the second half. The Irish are 1-6 ATS in neutral site games. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Minnesota vs Penn State 8:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Nittany Lions- Although Ohio State lost last time out they are really concerned as to which of these teams t be too upset as to which of these 14th and 11th seeds advance to meet them the winner on Thursday. Both clubs won on their home court splitting the season series with Minnesota entering this fray having lost their last three as has Penn State. The Golden Gophers are 6-0 ATS as underdog at neutral sites and are 4-0 ATS against the Lions in Big Ten Tourney play. Take MINNESOTA!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bucks- It appears that the Bucks are rounding into playoff shape as they have now won their last four games averaging 128.4 points for the week. Atlanta just had their own three game winning streak stopped in overtime to Detroit on Monday. This is the third meeting of the season between these two and the Hawks have posted a pair of wins and are looking to sweep the season series as they are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Milwaukee. Take ATLANTA!

New Orleans at Memphis 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- Last time out for the Pelicans they broke 'our' hearts by losing 138-130 in overtime at Denver Saturday night a game where they led by 11-points with 3:22 left in the game as newcomer CJ McCollum said they 'should have won this game in regulation. Memphis blew a 10-point lead of their own against Houston Sunday has cooled off and has dropped four of their last seven and are 1-7 ATS min the last eight meetings. The Pelicans are 8-1 Ats in their last nine road games take NEW ORLEANS

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio 7:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles ended a four-game losing streak with a 124-116 win over Golden State led by an epic performance by 37-year old LeBron James and his 56 points. San Antonio has lost four straight and finished their nine game road trip with four wins and returns for just their second home game since February fourth. Coach Popovich is one win shy of tying Don Nelson with 1,334 wins and should get it here tonight. The Lakers are 16-39 ATS in their last 55 games after a SU win and the Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO!

New Orleans at Denver 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- This is a bit of a strange price for this game even if MVP Nikola Jokic who is out with a non-COVID illness is not expected to play. New Orleans has something to cheer about as Zion Williamson has return to the Crescent City and is now able to practice basketball activities for the first time this season and the Pelicans have won four straight. The Pels are 8-0 ATS in their last eight road games and they are 9-4 ATS min the last 13 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Michigan at Ohio State 12:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Buckeyes- After having lost their last two games Ohio State is out of the Big Ten regular season title and will be looking ahead to the conference tourney. Acting coach Phil Martelli has alternated wins and losses during Juwan Howard's suspension and this will be his final game at the helm before Howard's return for the postseason tourney. The Wolverines are 28-12-1 ATS in their last 41 games after a SU loss and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Hornets- One more win for Greg Popovich and he ties Don Nelson for most coaching wins in NBA history. But, the Spurs have lost their last three games and are facing a Hornets team at is 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 0-5 ATS as favorites in their last five in that roll. Win one for 'Pop.' Take SAN ANTONIO!

Milwaukee at Chicago 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- Chicago has now lost their last three games as the blew a fourth quarter lead to the Hawks last night but the Bulls are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games after a loss. Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall while the Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games. Take CHICAGO!

Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is now 3-0 since the arrival of James Harden and have won their last games overall. Cleveland who has the best ATS record in the league has dropped their last two games but still have the No. 1 defense in the NBA allowing only 103ppg. The Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in the Liberty City and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games against teams with winning records. The Sixers are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after a SU win.Take CLEVELAND!

Richmond at St. Bonaventure 7:00 ET

Spiders (+) over Bonnies- This Atlantic-10 matchup pits a pair of the better teams in the conference as 19-11 Richmond visits the Reilly Center where host St. Bonaventure is 12-2 SU on the season. The trends support the Spiders seem to play their best on the road where they are 14-5-1 ATS in their ;ast 20 road games while the Bonnies are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games. The underdogs is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and they get the win here. Take RICHMOND!

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Clippers- As of now the Clippers are the eighth seed in the West with the Lakers 4.5-game behind them in the ninth playoff spot. The Lakers have lost three-in-a-row and six of seven while the Clippers have won four consecutive games and six of their last seven. The Lakers are 8-3-1 after a SU loss and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as underdogs while the Clippers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as favorites. Tale the LAKERS!

Iowa at Michigan 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Both clubs are on an upswing as Iowa has won four straight and seven of eight with the loss coming at home against these Wolverines. For Michigan it seems that 'less is more' as they are off another win while Juwan Howard serves out his five-game suspension but are only 4-10 ATS after a SU win. Although I look to play 'on' a team favored over a ranked team in this situation I like the advantages the Hawkeyes have with the 5th ranked offense scoring 83.7ppg while the Wolves rank No. 188 on defense. Take IOWA!

L.S.U. at Arkansas 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- Arkansas has made a move winning their last four games and 13 of the past 14 games defeating four ranked team in the process. SU was ranked No.12 before it hit the skids as they are 5-7 since January 15 when they fell at home to these same Razorbacks. Arkansas is off an emotional 75-73 win over No. 6 Kentucky Saturday and may get caught in an emotional down turn here off their victory over the Wildcats. Take L.S.U.!

Charlotte at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- This is sort of a 'East meets West' type of game where the top-rated defensive team the Cavaliers are surrendering just 102.7ppg while Charlotte is the No. 1 ranked offensive team scoring at a 114.3ppg clip. There is something happening to Cleveland of late as they were an underdog at home last time out while have a 17-game advantage in the standings and this one looks suspicious as well with this 'price' so cheap with the favorite. The Hornets are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Cleveland. Take CHARLOTTE!

Dallas at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers over Mavericks- When a team plays as bad as the Lakers are playing and is receiving the amount of negative media coverage that they are getting they seem to rally together. LA trailed the lowly Pelicans by as many as 32-points in an embarrassing 123-95 home defeat. Dallas rallied for a win at Golden State outscoring the Warriors 33-13 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks have having a swell road trip but they are just 2-5 ATS in their seven meetings in LA. Lakers are 8-3 ATS following a SU loss. Take LOS ANGELES LAKERS!

Kansas at T.C.U. 8:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Jayhawks- No. 6 Kansas still has a half-game lead over Baylor despite their 80-70 (Power Play) to the Bears on Saturday. TCU is trying to rise above the 'bubble' and upset No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday as they have five wins against top-25 clubs. The Jayhawks lost in Waco has them at 2-7 ATS in their last seven road games while TCU is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Syracuse at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Orange (+) over Tar Heels- Having won their last three games the Tar Heels still have a shot at the ACC regular season title (a surprise to me) and need a win here tonight and again in their final game at Duke. Syracuse who will need a tourney push to qualify for the 'Big Dance' has dropped their last two including a 97-72 drubbing by Duke Saturday. The Boeheim trio are gutty and respond after a defeat and are 7-2 ATS after a SU loss and 11-5 ATS after a double digit loss. The dog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and UNC is 1-5 ATS after an ATS win. Take SYRACUSE!

Ohio State at Maryland 4:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- No. 19 Ohio State is off a huge win at Illinois Thursday having won their last two games and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Maryland is 13-15 SU and could be headed for their first losing season in 29 years. But, this afternoon they will honor their 2002 National Champions and that will add pride and incentive for the Terps. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings Take MARYLAND!

Memphis at Chicago 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Bulls- Memphis who at times looks like the best team in the NBA has dropped their last two and now face the hottest player in the league in DeMar DeRozen who has scored 30 points or more in nine straight games as Chicago enters this contest winners of their last six. The Grizzlies have won the last three meetings and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after an ATS loss and they are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

Virginia Tech at Miami 3:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Hurricanes- The last time these two met Miami sank a half-court buzzer-beater defeating the 5-point favorite Hokies 78-75. Since then Virginia Tech is 7-1 with their lone loss to North Carolina. It's Senior night in Miami and so many of them are going home in tears. The underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and the beat goes on here. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Philadelphia at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Timberwolves (+) over 76ers- With or without James Harden all of a sudden the 76ers are a team to fade. When and where Harden plays with Philadelphia the mindset has changed for the core of the team but for the newcomer it will be more of the same. Break a teams offensive flow so that you can show your skills which just don't seem to click when it counts most. The T'wolves are 'comers' and with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way they are a threat. Take MINNESOTA!

Northwestern at Penn State 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Nittany Lions- Although neither of these clubs is in any real contention in the Big Ten there seeding in the Conference tournament extends a bye in the first round. Northwestern can clinch a bye with a win over the Nittany Lions who defeated the Cats at home the first week of January. The dogs is 4-1 ATS in the last four meetings and Penn State is 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games. So, after defeating the Wildcats earlier they are a meager favorite here because they are in trouble. Take NORTHWESTERN!

UCLA at Oregon 9:30 ET

Ducks (+) over Bruins- Oregon who defeated the Bruins in LA has dropped 3-of-4 and are off an 84-81 loss to Arizona held UCLA to 39.7% shooting in the first matchup. Shooting seems to be an issue with the Bruins as that once again shot under 40% last time out against lowly ASU. The little bears don't seem to travel all that well as they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and 17-39 ATS in their last 56 road games as favorites. Ducks sitting pretty here get the win. Take OREGON!

Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Bulls- Things change although they may appear to be the same. Chicago has won five straight riding the coattails of DeMar DeRozan who has scored 35 or more points in seven straight games and all while shooting over 50% from the floor. But, the Bulls who defeated the Hawks at home as a -7.5-point favorites 131-117 are now despite the hot run are favored by 3-points less. Atlanta who has won their last two before the break is doing what they did last year, in that they were below the .500 mark and then they put it together in the second half. Playing better the Hawks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games. Take ATLANTA!

Xavier at Providence 7:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Friars- Providence managed to overcome a 19-point second-half deficit and defeat Butler but it wasn't good enough to cover as they fell to our Money Game winner. So, here they are the over-achieving Friars are the Big East leaders at 12-2 and here is inconsistent Xavier 7-8 in conference playing in what the odds-makers deem to be a virtual pick-em affair. The ball has bounced the Jesuits way and the pendulum swings both ways. Take XAVIER!

Baylor at Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Bears- It seems a bit strange to me that No. 7 Baylor who ranked No. 1 before losing to the Cowboys in mid-January are now trailing Kansas by 1.5-games in the Big-12. The Bears have slipped some as they have been playing with 40% of their starters down as both Adam Flager and LJ Cryer are down with foot and knee issues. OSU is 4-1 ATS in their last five games as home underdogs and the dog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Michigan at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Badgers- The Maze and Blue are on the proverbial postseason bubble at 14-10 but are coming off a huge Megabucks 84-79 win at Iowa Thursday night while No. 16 Wisconsin was winning their 20th game of the season 74-69 at Indiana. The Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs and the underdog is 17-6 ATS in the last 23 meetings. Badgers once of the worst 3-point shooting teams are 0-4 ATS as home favorites and are up against one of the nation's best 3-point defenders. Take MICHIGAN!

Virginia at Miami 5:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Hurricanes- Miami has only three losses in ACC action losing twice by 1-point to Florida State and a 71-58 loss at Virginia. This might lead one to think that the Hurricanes would get some revenge but not so fast bunkie....The Cavaliers had won four straight before falling to Virginia Tech last time out and they are 6-0 ATS after a loss. Still ranked No. 11 on defense the Cavs surrender just 59.7 ppg and Miami is ranked No. 336 in defensive efficiency. Take VIRGINIA!

Big Ten Game of Year

Iowa at Ohio State 2:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Buckeyes- Having used Michigan as a Power Play winner over Iowa Thursday night have 'feel' good coming back with them against even at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 11-0 SU at home but will be up against the nation's No. 4 offense averaging 83.8 ppg. This has been a home and favorite's series going 7-3 ATS and 6-2 ATS respectively. Buckeyes are off a 25-point win over Minnesota but with find Saturday's action a bit tougher. Take IOWA!

Butler at St. John's 5:00 ET

Red Storm (-) over Bulldogs- Two of the Big East middle-of-the-roaders square off at Carnesecca Arena on the St. John's campus and that is a special home court advantage. Butler enters having won their last two after losing seven of nine is in a tough spot as the home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings with the favorite going 4-0 ATS in the last four. Off a win the Bulldogs are 3-8 ATS their next time out while the Storm is 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Oregon at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- This one just doesn't look right! Here is Oregon at 17-8 and 5-1 SU on the road at ASU who is 8-15 on the season and just a meager favorite. Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley's club has an upset win over No. 3 UCLA but are just 4-9 in Pac-12 play while the Ducks are 10-4 and tied with USC for the second spot behind Arizona. The Ducks have won 5-of-6 but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. ASU is 5-1 ATS after a SU win having won at Washington State last time out and are the play here. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Dallas at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- The Pelicans picked up an impact player before the trade deadline and CJ McCollum has been a huge contributor since his acquisition averaging 29.7 points in his last three games. Unfortunately for New Orleans they have dropped three of the four games played since his arrival in the 'Big Easy.' Dallas also added personnel from a trade with Washington as Spencer Dinwiddie aided in the Mavericks win over Miami Tuesday night. New Orleans is off their worst 3-point shooting game of the season and I expect them to rebound here against the Mavericks who are 205 ATS on the road against teams with losing records at home. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Mississippi State at Alabama 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Alabama is back in the Top-25 after ending Arkansas' nine-game win streak on Saturday and they once again face the Bulldogs who knocked the Tide out of the rankings a month ago. State has dropped their last three and five-of-six as they face 'Bama's high scoring offense averaging 80.4 ppg but their defense ranked No. 324 allowing 75.5 ppg. The Bulldogs have a rich history of rebounding after a loss as they are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a SU defeat. Alabama is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as favorites and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 home games. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Villanova at Providence 8:00 ET

Wildcats (-) over Friars- Does this not seem out of whack as No. 8 Providence (21-2) is a home underdog to No. 10 Villanova (19-6) especially when you consider is that the Friars are 14-0 SU in the Dunkin' Donuts Center. The Friars have won eight straight while the Wildcats are on a 3-game win streak of their own. What makes this 'price' standout is that the Cats are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 road games and Providence is 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games as underdogs. This one smells...Take VILLANOVA!

L.A. Rams vs. Cincinnati 6:30 ET

Rams (-) over Bengals- There is one thing that I can't get out of my mind and no it's not that Joe Burrow is a winner or that the Bengals have the confidence and 'Mojo' riding with them, it's that Cincinnati lost to the New York Jets. Yep! Burrow who led the NFL in a 70.4 completion record will be harassed by the Rams front and won't be able to throw while lying on his back. Los Angeles is playing at home although they will be considered the visitor and the crowd will not be an advantage with the way Super Bowl tickets are distributed. I've been to 23 Super Bowls and I would love to be at Sofi Stadium and just take in the atmosphere and energy that the game brings. The Rams have Super Bowl experience from two seasons ago while the Bengals have no big game experience and will be overwhelmed by the Rams defense. Take LOS ANGELES RAMS!

Indiana at Michigan State 3:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Spartans- A week ago Michigan State was atop of the Big Ten but a pair of losses at Rutgers and s home loss to Wisconsin has dropped them out of the conference lead. The Hoosiers have also lost two in-a-row as coach Mike Woodson benched five players at Northwestern for violating team rules, but he states that all will be able to play on Saturday. The Hoosiers are 7-2 after an ATS loss and the underdogs is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. The Spartans haven't played well as favorites going 1-6 ATS in the last seven in that role and are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Chicago 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Bulls- Minnesota had their five-game winning streak stopped against of all teams the lowly Kings in Sacramento Wednesday after having pasted them the night before 132-119. The Timberwolves have made the playoffs just once in the past 17 seasons but are primed for the sixth seed which would help them avoid the play-in round. Chicago who has off to such a good start has been decimated with injuries and COVID issues are just 3-8 ATS after an ATS win. The T'wolves are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings and are 5-0 ATS following a loss of 10-points or more. Take MINNESOTA!

Connecticut at Xavier 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Musketeers- The Top-25 rounds off with these two as No. 25 Xavier hosts No. 24 Connecticut in a Big East battle as both squads should qualify for the Big Dance at season's end. Xavier has dropped their last two falling to Seton Hall last time out while the Huskies won over Marquette after having lost their previous two. Connecticut gets 'up' for road games against better competition and is 14-6-1 on the road against teams with winning records. The Musketeers are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as favorites and 0-6 ATS in their last six home games. Take CONNECTICUT!

Milwaukee at Phoenix 10:10 ET

Bucks (+) over Suns- A rematch of the 2021 NBA Finals as the Bucks and Suns meet for the first time this season. After dropping the first two games of the Finals last season Milwaukee rebounded strong to win the next four and their first NBA Championship since Lew Alcindor led the way in 1971. This time around the Bucks are led by super-star Giannis Antetokounmpo who is dominating play of late. Milwaukee after a slow start has turned it on and have won four straight and eight of their last 10. Phoenix is also playing hot and have won three straight and 14 of 15. so I question why this line is where it is. (so low). Take MILWAUKEE!

Purdue at Michigan 9:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Boilermakers- These two met Saturday in Lafayette where the Boilermakers held serve and defeated Michigan 82-76 and have now won six in-a-row and nine of ten. The Wolverines edged Penn State last time out and are ready for a bit of revenge as hosts. Purdue is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after an ATS win and Michigan is 5-0 ATS in their last five as home underdogs and the underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

Ohio State at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Buckeyes- Rutgers has had one of the most inconsistent years of any college basketball teams as they have wins over ranked Purdue, Michigan State and Michigan and losses to Umass, DePaul, Lafayette as well as Northwestern and Minnesota. Ohio State is second in the Big Ten in shooting percentage making 48.2 while Rutgers who are 11-2 at home this season are No. 2 in defense allowing just 64.8 PPG. Take RUTGERS!

Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Bucks- LeBron is back and the difference between when he is in the lineup and not is drastic. With or without Anthony Davis the key for Los Angeles is James as he posted 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists last time out and has scored at least 25 points in 19 consecutive games. I expect Russell Westbrook to improve on his 1-for-10 shooting and for the Lakers to bring their one down to the final buzzer. LA has picked up the pace as they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. Take the LAKERS!

Villanova at St. John's 8:30 ET

Red Storm (+) over Wildcats- Both of these squads are dealing with injuries and their play has been affected. The Wildcats star guard Collin Gillespie left their last outing against Connecticut and their other starting guard Justin Moore is already out with an ankle injury. These two Big East rivals play each other close as the underdogs is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and the Red Storm are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Kansas at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Both No. 10 Kansas and No. 23 Texas are off huge wins on Saturday as the Jayhawks downed Baylor and the Longhorns defeated Iowa State holding the Cyclones to 28.6 percent shooting. Texas is now 17-0 when keeping opponents under 60 points and they are No. 1 in the nation is points allowed surrendering 54.9 ppg. Kansas is off a huge win and is 1-4 ATS after an ATS win and I believe that the 'Horns will be ready. Take TEXAS!

Toronto at Charlotte 7:10 ET

Hornets (+) over Raptors- The Hornets have lost their last four games three of which were at home as they losing streak as they have dropped from the No. 1 spot in offense. Toronto is on a five-game winning streak going 5-0 ATS. Part of the Hornets problem is the lack of firepower as Gordon Hayward has been out with an ankle injury and when he return to action he was 0-for-7 from the field. The Raptors beat the Hornets 125-113 at home in the first meetings of the season two weeks ago. Look for the Hornets to even the series with a home win. Take CHARLOTTE!

Atlanta at Dallas 6:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Mavericks- Atlanta is repeating their 'act' like last season when they went on a tear the second half of the season after the holidays and made a run into the playoffs. The Hawks have won 8-of-10 and 12 of their last 16 and took down the Mavericks 113-87 hosting the season opener. Dallas is also heating up and has won 14 of their last 19 games. Considering how Dallas is playing and hosting the Hawks where the home team has won 7-of-8 this line is way short. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in the past 16 meetings and one again get the cash. Take ATLANTA!

New York at L.A. Lakers 8:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Lakers- Both of these clubs are streaking, did I say streaking I meant both these teams are leaking. New York has lost four of five and seven of nine while the 'Fakers' have dropped four of their last five and nine of their last 13 games overall. Anthony Davis is back but without LeBron James the Lakers are 1-4 in his latest absence. The Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a loss and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven visits to play the Lakers in LA and the Lakers are 8-22 ATS after a point spread win and they 'covered' last time out against the Clippers. Take LAKERS!

Duke at North Carolina 6:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Blue Devils- This will be Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski final visit to North Carolina as the leader of the Blue Devils and he holds a 49-46 edge lifetime over the Tar Heels. Both clubs enter this fray on four game winning streaks and as usually in their matchup first place is at stake. Duke holds a half-game lead over Miami, Notre Dame and Carolina. Heels 12-0 at home and are one of the nation's leading rebounding team ranking No. 7 while the Blue Devils rank No. 204 in defensive rebounds. Heels win the battle of the boards and the games. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Bulls- The 'line' on this encounter seems a bit shallow as the Eastern Conference leaders are very short favorite against a bottom feeder like the Pacers. This may well be because the Bulls Zach LaVine who was questionable last night but played 42 minutes and most likely will be rested in the second of back-to-back games. Indiana has lost seven straight and 12 of their last 13 contests. Chicago is 0-3-1 ATS in their last four road games and are 5-12 in their last 17 games at Indiana. Take the PACERS!

UCLA at Arizona 8:00 ET

Wildcats (-) over Bruins- A huge contrast in styles here as No. 4 UCLA brings their tough defense allowing just 63.9 ppg up against No. 5 Arizona whose offense is ranked third scoring 86 ppg. The Bruins have won six straight and 11 of 12 with their lone loss coming in OT to Oregon while the Wildcats have won 6-of-7 with their lone loss coming at UCLA 75-59 a week ago. Arizona's stellar offense have hit a snap the last two times out as they shot 30.7 and 32.2 percent in each of their last two games. UCLA has three player questionable including standout Johnny Juzang. Wildcats looking to shoot better tonight and gain a bit of revenge with the home team 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take ARIZONA!

Phoenix at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- They are at it again...the Suns who already own the NBA's longest winning streak this season have now won 11 straight going 8-3 ATS. Atlanta has been playing well and just had their own seven-game win streak stopped by Toronto (Megabucks winner) Monday. Phoenix has had the best of it between these two as they are 17-8-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. The Hawks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games and get the money here. Take ATLANTA!

Charlotte at Boston 7:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Celtics- Two teams that are off extreme results from their last outings as Boston won their second straight a 122-92 romp over Miami Monday while the Hornets were getting blown out 115-90 at home to the Clippers. I expect both clubs to move toward the center here as there was a difference of 55 points in their results. The Celtics won the first meetings in October 140-129 in overtime...turnabout-is-fair-play. Take CHARLOTTE!

Golden State at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Warriors- Interesting matchup where the 'price' is way too cheap. Golden State has won six straight games and are off a late game win at Houston and now scoot to San Antonio where the Spurs are lay-in-wait. The Spurs are expecting a trio of injured to return to the lineup as Murray, Poeltl and Derrick White will all play tonight. Golden State is still without Draymond Green and Otto Porter Jr will also be out. The Spurs have won seven of the last 10 meetings and are 4-1 after a SU loss and the Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Michigan State at Maryland 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Spartans- One of these two teams is hot and the other is not. Michigan State routed rival Michigan on Saturday with the bench outscoring the Wolverines 33-6 and their second stringers have outscored opponents 144-43 in their past five games. Last season the Spartans had a losing record in Big Ten play but still managed to get to the Final-4 while the Terrapins shot just 28.6% of its field goal attempts against the Hoosiers in their loss Saturday. By all right MSU should be a much bigger favorite and I believe the Book are telling 'us' that there is an upset brewing. Take MARYLAND!

Toronto at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has won their last seven games and are 7-0 ATS in that span and will meet Toronto for the first time this season and the Hawks have won the past three meetings. The Hawks reserves have outscored opponents 160-60 the last six games and are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games. The Raptors who are off a 3OT win at Miami on Saturday are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as underdogs and 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games overall. Take TORONTO!

Duke at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Blue Devils- Both of these clubs are a half-game behind Miami in the ACC and the winner will move into a tie for the conference lead. Duke has won three straight while the Fighting Irish have won their last four. The teams split the season series last year each winning on the others court. Mike Brey the Notre Dame coach is a former underling of the Blue Devils' Mike Krzyzewshi and has defeated Duke six times and the Irish are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take NOTRE DAME!

Portland at Chicago 3:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Bulls- Chicago is struggling to keep it together as injuries and COVID are beginning to take a toll. Without Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso the Bulls defense has suffered and so has their overall play. The Bulls have dropped eight of their last 11 and face a team that has won five of seven on the road after starting 2-13 in away games. CJ McCollum has return to play and is looking to pad the Trailblazers 8-2 ATS record in the last 10 meetings. Take PORTLAND!

Cincinnati at Kansas City 3:05 ET

Chiefs (+) over Bengals- Can you envision Cincinnati in the Super Bowl...I can't! Don't get me wrong I like where they are and what the Bengals are doing especially with a winner like Joe Burrow. But, their time for this season is done. Kansas City has won 11 of 12 with their lone loss coming at Cincinnati as Joe Borrow passed for 415 yards with Ja'Marr Chase receiving 266 of those yards. The Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last four as underdogs but are 2-6-1 ATS in their limited playoff experience, while the Chiefs are 6-0 ATS as home favorites and 6-2 ATS in their last eight playoff games. Take KANSAS CITY!

Marquette at Providence 12:30 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Friars- Very quietly Marquette has won seven straight including four wins over ranked teams. The Golden Eagles (former Warriors) last defeated was a double-overtime loss at Creighton on New Year's Day. No. 17 Providence is 12-0 SU and barely have to give points here. Isn't this 'price' way cheap for a team that is undefeated as hosts. The Eagles own an 88-56 win over the Friars already this year and now they will sweep the season series. Take MARQUETTE!

Toronto at Miami 8:00 ET

Raptors (+) over Heat- Clubs that appear to be moving in opposite directions as Miami has won nine of the last 11 games while the Raptors have lost six of their last nine games overall. Toronto has been playing without Fred VanVleet but he should return to action tonight and lost to Chicago on Thursday and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. Take TORONTO!

Virginia Tech at Florida State 3:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Seminoles- Florida State has shown that they can play with just about anybody defeating ACC leading Miami twice and Duke. Virginia Tech just dropped a game to Miami where they were outscored 8-0 in the final minutes dropping to 10-10. This line is way low considering the past performances of these two clubs so it will have to be done with defense. The Hokies are once again once of the leaders on defense allowing just 61.6 ppg and they will disrupt the Seminole flow. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Chicago at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Bulls- Chicago has come a long way since the end of last season and now have an All-NBA starting guard as DeMar DeRozan who played his last three seasons with the Spurs. But, the Bulls have struggled in recent weeks with injuries and players out because of COVID. They are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four as road favorites and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games overall. The Spurs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over 76ers- In Joel Embiid unstoppable? He has at least 38 points and 12 rebounds in four straight games and he has elevated his play. The floundering Lakers fresh off a win at Brooklyn saw their defensive stalwart Anthony Davis return to action after missing 17 games and block four shots. Los Angeles was 7-10 in his absence and have struggled against teams with winning records going 6-14 in their last 20. 76ers are hot but still are just 5-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. Take the LAKERS!

Toronto at Chicago 8:10 ET

Raptors (+) over Bulls- Toronto is looking to get remain on track after defeating Charlotte 125-113 on Tuesday and they did it without Fred VanFleet who was sidelined. The Raptors are 6-0 ATS with no rest and 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Chicago after a fabulous start have hit hard with injuries and COVID protocols and are struggling losing five of their last six and are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Take TORONTO!

Arkansas at Mississippi 7:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Razorbacks- Since starting conference play 0-3 the Razorbacks have won four straight SEC games with their lone road win this season coming at LSU 10 days ago. Mississippi had dropped six of seven before we posted them as 'our' Megabucks 70-54 winner over Florida on Monday. Although Arkansas has won seven straight in the series the Rebels are 7-1-1 ATS as home underdogs and are feeling very confident. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Arizona at U.C.L.A. 10:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Wildcats- The best of the Pac-12 go at it at Pauley Pavilion where the Bruins will play before at home before a 'live' crowd for the first time since Dec. 1. UCLA opened the season ranked No. 2 starting but were blown out early in the year to Gonzaga in Las Vegas and have been scraping along ever since. Arizona has moved into the No. 2 spot nationally and is averaging 88.7 ppg also ranking No. 2. The Wildcats are a small favorite here and the underdogs is 17-4 ATS in the last 21 meetings and the Bruins are 6-1 ATS as underdogs. Take UCLA!

Dallas at Golden State 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- For the Mavericks there is something special that happens when they go play at the Chase Center in San Francisco as they are 3-0 against the host Warriors. Dallas is 11-2 SU in their last 14 games as they have held 10 opponents under 100 points scored. But defense has been the name of the game of Golden State as they are ranked No.1 allowing just 101.9 ppg while the Mavericks are ranked No. 3 allowing just 102.5 ppg. Curry is slumping, Draymond Green is out and Klay Thompson is questionable. Take DALLAS!

Write-in Game

Chicago at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Bulls- Five games before the season's mid-point the Bulls were 26-10 and one of the best ATS winners in the league but injuries and COVID issues have spun this team in another direction. Chicago was down to six players with 113 combined starts this season and they just haven't been competitive losing seven of their last nine in cluing a loss to the NBA's worst team Orlando yesterday. Oklahoma City has been even worse losing the last five and 10-of-11 losing at Cleveland yesterday 94-87. Thunder are 7-1-1 ATS as home dogs and Bulls are 1-5 ATS as home favorites have get gored here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Philadelphia at San Antonio 7:00 ET

Spurs (+) over 76ers- Both of these clubs blew fourth quarter leads in their last encounters with the 76ers losing to the Clippers 102-101 at home blowing a 24-point lead while the Spurs faded in the final quarter in their home loss to Brooklyn 117-102 on Friday. Philadelphia who was led by Joel Embiid who has scored 90 points in his last two games but the Sixers who are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 trips to San Antonio will be short handed with just eight players available. Spurs are 19-7-1 ATS after a SU loss of 10-points or more. Take SAN ANTONIO!

San Francisco at Green Bay 8:15 ET

49ers (+) over Packers- I would feel a lot better about this one if I had stuck to my guns and 'fired' with the 49ers last week but alas it was not to be. This week I see more of the same. I know bucking Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay is a tough task and San Francisco may have left their best on the field in last weeks romp over the Cowboys. Niners whipped Green Bay in the 2019 NFC Championship game but the 'Pack' has won the two meetings since including their 30-28 win in the Bay area in Week 3. SF is 6-1 ATS as underdogs and 4-0 ATS in Division Playoffs while the Packers are 7-1 ATS at home and 11-1 ATS after a SU loss. Tough call but it is SAN FRANCISCO!

Baylor at Oklahoma 3:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- Oklahoma is on a 3-game slide and have lost 4-of-5 with losses to Kansas, Texas and oh yeah Baylor losing 84-74 at Waco. The Bears had their own missteps dropping a pair to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State but rebounded with a 77-68 win at West Virginia on Tuesday. The Bears have won seven straight in the series but it is time for the scrappy Sooners to make changes and adjustments on defense against the Bears front line. Take OKLAHOMA!

Brooklyn at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Nets- The biggest guessing game in the NBA is who is going to play for Brooklyn and where will they be playing. Well, Kyrie Irving will be playing is Texas while Kevin Durant will be sidelined and James Harden looks once more for another trade. San Antonio has won two of their last three and are 11-7 when they have had their starting lineup healthy. Irving was fined $25,000 last time out for an altercation with a fan. Brooklyn is a totally different team without Durant as they are 7-19 ATS as favorites and 8-21 ATS after a SU win and they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to San Antonio. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Phoenix at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Suns- There are plenty of positive notes to say about both these clubs as Phoenix has won four straight on the road and are No. 1 ranked in Field Goal percentage (47.6%) and have dominated this series. The Suns beat Dallas twice in November and have won eight straight meetings and 15 of the past 18 SU. The Mavericks have won four in-a-row and 10 of their last 11 games including six straight at home. The Suns Deandre Ayton will miss this encounter while Luka Doncic who miss both November meetings is ready to go. Take DALLAS!

Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Boilermakers- No. 4 Purdue has played 17 games with just three of them on the road going 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS while the Hoosiers are 11-0 SU at home including 9-2 ATS. This hasn't been much of a intra-state rivalry of late as the Boilermakers have won the last nine meetings and haven't loss to Indiana since February 2016. But, Purdue is 5-11 ATS as road favorites and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the Hoosiers are 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as home underdogs and the home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meets. Take INDIANA!

Toronto at Dallas 8:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Mavericks- NBA often is a game of streaks and the Mavericks are on one right now having won 10 of 11 including their last two at home against Orlando and Oklahoma City. Toronto has dropped 3-of-4 after having won their previous six and are playing their fourth straight game on the road. The Raptors bounce back for the foremost as they are 6-1 ATS after SU loss and 13-3 ATS against a team with a winning record and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 overall. Take TORONTO!

Wake Forest at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Demon Deacons- Hard to believe that Georgia Tech is the defending ACC Champions as they sit dead last at 1-5 in conference and 7-9 overall. The Yellow Jackets were blown out from start to finish on Saturday against North Carolina 88-65 while Wake Forest was a winner at Virginia finishing with a 13-0 run. Tech won both meetings last season and are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 20 or more points. The home team has dominated the series going 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Deacons are just 3-9 ATS as road favorites. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Wisconsin at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Badgers- Northwestern ended a 4-game losing streak Saturday at No. 10 Michigan State and now they face the No. 8 team in the country. Wisconsin has won six straight including wins over ranked teams Ohio State, Iowa and Purdue and now they are less than a long shot away from covering. The line is 'suspect' to me although the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last five home games. Need a miracle...take NORTHWESTERN!

Minnesota at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Timberwolves- A pair of clubs treading water to keep their heads above the break even point and are playing well of late. New York has won 8-of-12 to bring themselves to .500 and the T'wolves are 5-2 in their last seven games to come within one-game of the mark. Minnesota who is 8-3-1 ATS on the road are just 1-4 ATS at MSG and the Knicks are 5-1 ATS at home in their last six games. Take NEW YORK!

Arizona at L.A. Rams 8:15 ET

Rams (+) over Cardinals- This is the third meeting of the season between these two division rivals with each club winning on the road. Arizona started the year 7-0 but they have gone 4-6 since that start including just 1-4 in their last five games. Los Angeles won the division but are just 2-5 against playoff teams but are 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Although the Cardinals are 18-6-2 ATS as road underdogs they are just 3-8 ATS against teams with winning records. The Rams are 11-4-1 ATS after a SU loss and the favorite is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take LOS ANGELES!

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Warriors- Minnesota is coming off consecutive losses to the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies while Golden State posted a 138-96 win at Chicago Friday but had lost four of their previous five games. The Timberwolves players believe that they are ready to establish themselves as a formidable force in the playoff hunt. The last time the Warriors played here they were 4.5-point favorites and now they are 4.5-point underdogs. The line has swung 9-points and I believe the oddsmakers here. Take MINNESOTA!

San Francisco at Dallas 4:30 ET

49ers (+) over Cowboys- The moment I saw this 'number' I said aloud 'the Cowboys are in trouble.' We posted Dallas as our Megabucks winner on Saturday and they responded by trouncing the under-manned Eagles but this time around they are playing a team that is getting healthy. Dak Prescott has remained inconsistent and when he makes an error here it will cost him and the Cowboys. The Niners have turned it around and will try to dominate the front lines but will find the Cowboys tougher than the realized them would be. The Cowboys are No. 1 in takeaways with 34 and they should cause Jimmy G to have his moments of carelessness. The favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take DALLAS!

New England at Buffalo 8:15 ET

Patriots (+) over Bills- The first two meetings between these AFC rivals were totally different as the Patriots dominated the ground game in the first encounter allowing the Bills just 99 yards rushing while accumulating 222 yards on land themselves. Buffalo dominated the the second meetings gaining 428 yards and holding New England to 288 total yards. The Bills who is ranked No. 1 on defense finished the season with four straight wins while the Patriots lost three of their last four. Stat wise the road team is 19-6-2 ATS in the last 27 meetings and the underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last six meets. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Las Vegas at Cincinnati 4:35 ET

Raiders (+) over Bengals- Another rematch between of a game played in Las Vegas where the Bengals won 32-13 despite gaining just 278 yards on total defense but took advantage of three Raiders turnovers. Las Vegas has won four straight to get here and it wasn't an easy road with all the turmoil the team faced this season. Derek Carr has passed for a career high 4,804 yards with 23 touchdowns and says that this time they will put their 'best foot forward.' The raiders are 6-2 ATS as road underdogs but are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings. Cincinnati is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games against teams with winning records and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven playoff games. Take LAS VEGAS!

Florida State at Syracuse 3:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Orange- Six weeks ago on December 4 Syracuse handed the Seminoles their first home loss in 25 games winning 63-60. The Orange have lost five of eight since then but have five players averaging double-figures including both Boeheim's. Florida State has won 4-of-5 including a non-cover win over rival Miami on Tuesday but are a nightmare on the road where they are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 away from Tallahassee. The 'Cuse' is 1-7 ATS in the last eight games following a win. Take FLORIDA STATE!

Dallas at Memphis 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- The contest will feature two of the NBA's brightest stars with the Mavericks Luka Doncic leading the charge for Dallas and Ja Morant for Memphis. The Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA having won 11 straight while the Mavs just got wasted in New York 108-85 by the Knicks and I expect them to rebound here as they are 6-0 ATS in their last six game following a SU loss. Considering how these guys are playing this seems like a very short 'price.' The Grizz are hot and on a great run but they are still just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Cavaliers- The Spurs have lost four straight games, 8-of-9 and are nine games under the break even mark but they are a plus against the 'number' as they are 22-19 ATS on the season. Cleveland of course leads the NBA with a 27-14-1 ATS record and are the most improved team in the league. San Antonio has had their way against the Cavaliers as they are 65-34 all-time including 40-9 SU record at home. After a blazing start to the season the odds maker is catching up to the Cavs as they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games on the road. Spurs have bounce back abilities as they are 8-3 ATS after an ATS loss. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is on a franchise high 10-game winning streak as Ja Morant is establishing himself as an All-Star for the first time. Minnesota just had their 4-game win streak end in New Orleans Tuesday and look to post their second win over Memphis the first coming in November. The T'wolves are 6-0-1 ATS as road underdogs in their last seven and are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games. Despite their record setting streak the Griz are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. Take MINNESOTA!

Ohio State at Wisconsin 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Badgers- These two rivals met in early December and the Buckeyes prevailed in Columbus 73-55 and that was they last time the Badgers lost. Wisconsin has won five in-a-row since that loss as they lead the nation in fewest turnover committed a game at 8.2. In the first meeting the Buckeyes has a 49-28 rebounding advantage and I'm sure that will change but just by how much. The Buckeyes are 7-2 ATS in their last night as road dogs and 11-5 ATS in their last 16n road games overall. Whisky is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 6-2 in their last eight games as favorites. Still, take...OHIO STATE!

Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over 76ers- Since returning from a three week COVID absence the 76ers and Joel Embiid has scored 30 points or more in seven straight games all Philadelphia victories. Charlotte has won three straight including a pair of wins over the NBA Champs Milwaukee and have their best half-way mark (22-19) since 2001. The Hornets are No. 2 in total points averaging 115.2 PPG and are shooting 37.7% with their 3-point attempts. Charlotte has been a money maker and is 15-7 ATS as underdogs and 14-4 ATS against teams with winning records. Sixers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Take CHARLOTTE!

Clemson at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Fighting Irish- A pair of hot ACC clubs clash in South Bend where the Fighting Irish who have won five straight games host Clemson who has won five of six. Notre Dame is 6-0 SU at home while the Tigers have won their last two on the road against Virginia and N.C. State. The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall and the Irish are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 at home and are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win. Take CLEMSON!

Golden State at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- This is one game that will be worth the price of admission as Steph Curry and Ja Morant are very 'special' players. Numbers aside did you catch the block made by Morant against the Lakers the other night...one of the most impressive plays I have ever witnessed in professional sports. Memphis is running with Ja and has won nine straight and the Grizzlies are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Kentucky at Vanderbilt 7:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Wildcats- No. 18 Kentucky has relied on 'home' cooking to boost their record (12-3) as they are 11-0 when in the comforts of the Bluegrass state but they are not the same away from Rupp Arena. The Wildcats don't have to leave the state for tonight's game in Nashville against intra-state rival Vanderbilt. Like many rivalries this is an underdog series as they have gone 15-5-2 ATS in the last 22 meetings and they Commodores are 10-3-4 ATS in their last 17 games as underdogs. The Wildcats are 5-12 ATS against teams with winning records. Take VANDERBILT!

Chicago at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Bulls- With the addition of coach Billy Donovan the Bulls are doing it everywhere posting a 12-6 SU record on the road and 14-4 at home. They are 21-9 ATS in their last 30m games as favorites including 14-6 ATS as road favorites and 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Dallas. But, one thing to remember is that these trends were accumulated when the Mavericks were good and Chicago was always an underdog. The rolls are reversed her and so is the result. Take DALLAS!

Wisconsin at Maryland 7:30 ET

Terrapins (+) over Badgers- It came as a surprise to me that the Big Ten's leading scorer plays for Wisconsin as they have always had the defense first mentality. Johnny Davis leads the Badgers with 22.6 points per game and they have won four straight including wins over Purdue and Iowa with their only losses coming when Davis was sidelined with a minor injury. Maryland is hungry for the first conference win (0-3) having lost at Iowa and Illinois the last two times out. Take MARYLAND!

New England at Miami 4:25 ET

Dolphins (+) over Patriots- It has been 22 years since the Dolphins won a playoff game and it won't happen this season either as they have missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year. New England has an outside chance of winning the AFC East if the Bills tank against the Jets in Buffalo but don't count on it. The Pats are aware of this and could be caught scoreboard watching and that won't help as they already have troubles in Miami where they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to South Beach. Fins looking to finish above .500 and rebound from their horrible outing at Tennessee last week as they are 10-2 ATS after allowing 30 points of more the previous week. Take MIAMI!

Dallas at Philadelphia 8:15 ET

Cowboys (-) over Eagles- So, you tell me, who is going to play? How many guys are hurting and how many more are on COVID list and who is ready after coming off the list are factors that surround this contest. But, basically after getting beat they way they did to Arizona I can see the Cowboys riding into town and ringing that Liberty Bell as the Eagles come back win last week clinched a playoff spot but they have been hard hit and are infections. Note the Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games and the favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.Take DALLAS!

Dallas at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Mavericks- Dallas celebrated their Dirk Nowitzki honor Megabucks victory over Golden State Wednesday and have now won four straight. The Rockets blasted off against Washington last time out winning 114-111 breaking an eight game SU and ATS losing streak. Houston came to life after coach Silas suspended Kevin Porter and Christian Wood for one game and they responded. I'm looking for a Mavericks letdown after their heralded win and a spirited effort from the Rockets. Take HOUSTON!

Marquette at Georgetown 6:30 ET

Hoyas (+) over Golden Eagles- The former Warriors were a big winner for 'us' (Power Play) Tuesday as they pounded a tough No. 16 Providence squad 88-56 while the Hoyas last played on December 18 losing to TCU. Georgetown has been idle nearly three weeks and this is their conference opener as they had four Big East games postponed and had their first week of practice since a week before Christmas. I don't believe that Marquette can repeat the kind of performance they had against the Friars and the Hoyas should be chomping at the bit to get into action. Take GEORGETOWN!

Iowa at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Badgers- No. 23 Wisconsin just posted a huge 74-69 win over No. 3 Purdue and will host Iowa who average 87.4 PPG. Since dropping three in-a-row in December Iowa has won four straight and have won the last four meetings with the Badgers with the road team going 2-0-2 ATS. The Hawkeyes are 6-1 ATS after a SU win and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Take IOWA!