L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns over Clippers- There seems to be a pattern with these Clippers as they go down early in these playoff series and then make an epic comeback and advance with or without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Suns with also be without one of their prime time players in Chris Paul whose absence has been overcome by Devin Booker's play. Both starts Paul and Leonard again will be sidelined. Phoenix is 8-0 in their last eight games overall sort of the way they closed last season in the 'Bubble' and they are 23-9 as home favorites. Take the SUNS!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET

Bucks (-) over Hawks- Atlanta has certainly shown that they belong as they have won two playoff series against the Knicks and the 76ers. Milwaukee pulled off the biggest surprise in the playoffs to date coming back from and 0-2 deficit after losing Game 2 by 49 points to Brooklyn before rallying for a win in Game 7 over a depleted Nets squad. This line appears to be very high and inviting if you like Atlanta especially when we see that the Hawks are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings at Milwaukee. After two years of having the best record in the NBA and failing early in the playoffs the Bucks can advance to the Finals will a win over Atlanta and they are looking to atone for past failures just to get there. Take MILWAUKEE!

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns over Clippers- There seems to be a patten with these Clippers as they go down early in these playoff series and then make an epic comeback and advance with or without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Suns with also be without one of their prime time players in Chris Paul whose absence has been overcome by Devin Booker's play. Both starts Paul and Leonard again will be sidelined. Phoenix is 8-0 in their last eight games overall sort of the way they closed last season in the 'Bubble' and they are 23-9 as home favorites. Take the SUNS!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 8:00 ET

76ers (-) over Hawks- It was a great run for Atlanta who has surprised the entire NBA in the progress they have made in the past season but as the Beatles said...It's all over now! The 76ers did what they had to do in their winning when facing elimination and that is something the Hawks will face for the first time. They would have to continue their torrid shooting and that's Trae Young's department while the rest of the crew struggles as they missed 11 of 24 free throws last time out. Atlanta will be without DeAndre hunter and most likely without Bogdan Bogdanovic and they just don't have the depth of the Sixers. Atlanta is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games and are only 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Philly. Take PHILADELPHIA!

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 3:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Suns- It appears to me that after the Clippers after all their failures in the past have been laying-in-wait for the playoffs and without the Lakers to contend with they have plenty of confidence with or without Kawhi Leonard. Don't get me wrong they are always better with Kawhi but they have played enough without him to compensate for his loss. Phoenix has the firepower but this is the furthest they have been in the playoffs in 20 years and they will feel pressure as the playoffs progress. I can talk about matchups and players abilities but that doesn't matter if you can't factor in a bad performance. The Clippers are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings overall and have the mojo. Take LOS ANGELES!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:30 ET

Bucks over Nets- Let me start by saying at at Pick-em or close enough that you will just have to pick the winner to win the bet. Now, here's the deal, NBA home teams own a 109-31 record in Games 7 and Milwaukee is 2-8 in their playoff Game 7's. Now, we are concerned as to who will actually play for the injured Nets as Irving is most likely out and Harden hasn't been the same and Durant is on another planet while playing at home. Here's a crazy stat, the Bucks are 31-15-1 ATS in the last 47 meetings but Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS at home. This line is just too inviting with all those home team stats so I must go the other way. Take MILWAUKEE!

Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:10 ET

Clippers (+) over Jazz- Utah the No. 1 seed in the West grabbed a 2-0 series lead with a pair of wins at home but now have dropped three straight for the first time this season and are on the brink of elimination against a wounded but 'game' opponent on the Clippers. Los Angeles will be without two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka who is out of the playoffs because of back surgery. Utah's Donovan Mitchell says that his sore right ankle that keep him out for 18 games has worsened during this series. Utah is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 at LA against the Clippers and are 4-0 ATS as road favorites while the Clips are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games...Take the CLIPPERS!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 8:30 ET

Bucks (-) over Nets- My first impression of Game 6 is that the oddsmaker is giving Milwaukee plenty of room to win and not 'cover' in this the highest point-spread in this series. This is what bothers me, yes I understand Irving is out but Harden is back and even at 80% he's good enough to be an asset and this 'price' makes me think the Bucks are more than likely going to run away from the Nets here. The 'number' is just too inviting and Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS as playoff dogs and 0-4 ATS in their last four games when underdogs. Take MILWAUKEE!

L.A. Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Jazz- It's like they're playing with 'us' the way los Angeles hangs the fruit out to their opponents and then snatches it away before the befuddled pray. Aside from that this is a No. 1 seed at home with the line under a long range field goal and we aren't even in the conference finals yet. Just saying it looks way short to me and after a pair of blow out home wins the Clippers are really cocky and usually I don't favor that but LA is loving their role and brimming confidence. Meanwhile, the Jazz have to be shaken to their core as the were totally dominated in the last two and being the No. 1 seed brings a different pressure and attitude and their karma seems shot. The lone tells the tale...Take the L.A. CLIPPERS!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

76ers Hawks over This might be another sad ending for the 76ers as wear and tear is breaking down the centerpiece of the Philadelphia franchise Joel Emiid who gives so everything he's got every night he plays. The difference between his first two games and the last two has less to do with the games being on the road as it does that Embiid is laboring through it all like a true warrior. Ben Simmons is who is as he'll go 0-9 FT or 1-11 from the field. Hawks are hungry and can take this down to the wire with Embiid limping to the final horn. Take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:30 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- Confused? I am! When Brooklyn went up 2-0 I whispered 'The Bucks look so bad they might win the series' but, was I half joking or completely joking. Either way with Irving going down and Durant the last man standing among the Big-3 can the Nets regroup as a home underdog. Milwaukee is just punk enough to get beat or win under the number while they don't shoot well on the road and Durant had his two poor shooting nights in Milwaukee. Tough call but my gut says take the injured party...play BROOKLYN!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over 76ers- The Hawks were flying high after running past the Knicks and jumping out to a huge early lead in Game 1 at Philadelphia posting an easy win. Well, nothing has come easy since the third quarter of Game 1 as the 76ers have decided to play like men and Atlanta hasn't been up to the task. The Sixers broke the Hawks 13-game home winning streak and now it's time for the Hawks to re-establish the home court swagger and they are good enough to show it. Take ATLANTA!

Phoenix at Denver 8:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Suns- Considering the history between these two clubs I'm a bit surprised that Phoenix has dominated this series as much as they have. Denver who is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 7-3 ATS at home against the Suns hasn't been able to get their offense going and have lost the three games in this series by -16, -19 and -11 points against the 'number. After averaging 115.1 points for the season the Nuggets are scoring just 102.3 points per game against Phoenix. That has to change for one night...tonight. Take DENVER!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Nets- There is 1:20 left in Game 3 with the Nets holding a 3-point lead after a Kevin Durant bomb and I'm thinking same old story with Milwaukee. Here they've blown a 21-point lead and they about to go down 0-3 and then the 'phone rang!' The Bucks come-back win was due largely because neither Durant nor Irving saw the ball again as Bruce Brown took over for the Nets and missed three shots and the beat-goes-on. There is no question Brooklyn is the superior team but maybe the 'Greek' can make a 3-pointer or two because he has no chance at the Free Throw line. Still, 'Karma' is a freaky thing and right now it sits with the Bucks. Take MILWAUKEE!

Utah at L.A. Clippers 8:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Jazz- We have seen this scenario before and the question is...will we see the same result? The Clippers are once again down 0-2 in a Best-of-7 series having dropped a pair in Utah, with the difference being that this time they at least return home down 0-2 for a Game 3. In their series against Dallas they had to deal with Luca Doncic and things haven't gotten any easier as Donovan Mitchell is averaging 41 points in the series with six 3-pointers in each game. The Jazz have always given the Clips fits as they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 visits to LA and 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. But, even the Clippers don't believe that they can come back if the fall down 0-3. So, they win, but by how many...is this like the Bucks win, a non-cover or a trouncing, but it's true is Utah is a better team but they fall short here. Take CLIPPERS!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:03 ET

Hawks over 76ers- After shooting the lights-out in Game 1 the Hawks returned to Earth and fell in Game 2 to Philadelphia as Joel Embiid dominated play. The series switches to Atlanta where the Hawks have won 13 straight since April 15 including six straight over the 76ers. The Sixers who have struggled on the road are 6-18-2 away from home against teams with winning records and are 7-15 ATS in the last 22 meetings overall while the hawks are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games. Take ATLANTA.

L.A. Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Jazz- The Clippers managed to blow a 13-point lead in Game 1 but still got the money as the points came into play. Donovan Mitchell was the key to the Utah come-from-behind win as he scored 32 of his 45 points in the second half. Los Angeles has always had problems against the Jazz as they are just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings and 8-21-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings in Utah. But, this Clippers squad is motivated and will prevail here. Take the CLIPPERS!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Bucks over Nets- I've seen plenty of NBA playoff games in my time and I seen teams get routed by superior clubs but I don't ever recall a team no matter how high or low a seed is ranked dominate a team the way Brooklyn abused in the first two games of this series. Game 1 was never as close as the scored indicated and the Nets just won for fun as we would say. Milwaukee lost by 20-points four different times this season and they responded with a win by an average 18.8 points after each loss. Brooklyn is 2-7 ATS in their last nine playoff games and the Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last five as playoff favorites. Take MILWAUKEE!

Denver at Phoenix 9:30 ET

Suns (-) over Nuggets- I sure hope that I don't get caught in what I call 'the switches' as I posted the Nuggets in Game 1 and lost and now I'm switching sides and taking Phoenix in Game 2 and laying the points. The fear here is that the Suns will will but catch their backers in the 'gaff' a win as a favorite without covering the number (like the Jazz last night). Hopefully Phoenix has broken through against Denver who they have struggled against through the years going 6-14 in the last 20 meetings. Take PHOENIX!

Los Angeles Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Jazz- I kind of like this side as the Clippers enter this series as the underdog up against Utah the No.1 seed. LA laid down the final weekend in order to face Dallas yes, but they also knew it would be Utah next. They got what the wanted and took the Mavericks down as the cream rose to the top and now they play a Utah team that has never been in this position as they were always positioned behind at least the Lakers and more. The Jazz had that incredible run that pushed them so far ahead they were just on cruise control the final eight weeks. There is one tiny little thing...the Clippers just get hammer by Utah year after year as they are not only 3-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings but in Utah they are 8-20-1 ATS in last 29 meetings in Salt Lake. Sooo, we DO have a chance! It's times like these I have to remember that 'the future doesn't equal the past' or something like that! Personally, I can say that I am 'playing' this game. Take the CLIPPERS!

Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Suns- The 'long guns' have made their mark early in the NBA playoffs as Devin Booker along with Trae Young are bombing away from ridiculous lengths and dominating the score board. Both clubs held service in their opening round matchups as the No. 2 seeded Suns upended the Lakers in five games and No. 3 Denver jettisoned upstart Portland in six games. The Nuggets seem like the most 'unlikely' side of the day as they enter the injured party with Jamal Murray sidelined. The Mile-High club has more playoff experience and are 12-51- ATS in their last 18 games as playoff underdogs. Although Phoenix took it outright to the Lakers from start to finish but, they have always struggled against the Nuggets. The Suns have gone 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings overall and 3-7 ATS at home. Take DENVER!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Bucks (+) over Nets- In Game 1 James Harden went down 43-seconds into the game and Brooklyn rallied for a dominating 115-107 win that wasn't that close. Milwaukee has a string of playoff failures that look to continue but things were different in the past. After posting the best record in the East the past two seasons the Bucks were eliminated early in the playoffs as expectations and pressure was too much to endure. This year they coasted during the regular season and less is expected of them. Now, down 0-1 they know what has to be done and the oddsmaker likes their chances tonight. So do I! Take MILWAUKEE!

Dallas at L.A. Clippers 3:30 ET

Clippers over Mavericks- This 'price' seems a bit on the high side as both clubs have yet to 'cover' a spread at home as the visitor is 6-0 ATS and SU. I've always believe that in the end the 'cream' will rise to the top and today we will see if the Clippers are really the cream or just another season of sour milk. Okay, what this looks like is that two of the NBA's true superstars will battle in out once again with the loser being shown the door out of the playoffs. Dallas has won (ATS) their last four visits to LA but are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 overall as underdogs. Take CLIPPERS!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Hawks (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid status for this game is up in the air as suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee and his availability is in doubt. Even if he plays I question just how effective he will be. Embiid missed 21 of the 72 games played this season and the 76ers were 10-11 without him and won Game 5 against the Wizards in the playoffs. Atlanta like Philly need just five games to advance against New York and are playing their best basketball going 27-11 since Nate McMillan took over on March 1. Atlanta is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings and they could take this outright on the floor. Take the high flying HAWKS!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Bucks (+) over Nets- A great match-up of the two top scoring teams in the NBA with the Bucks the leader at 120.1 per contest and Brooklyn a tad behind averaging 118.6. In actuality the nets probably have more offensive potential as their number were accomplished with the Big-3 (Durant, Irving and Harden) playing only 11 game together. But, I seem to believe that after the way Milwaukee was jettisoned from the playoffs early the past two years that they are on a playoff mission this season. Although the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs they are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings in Brooklyn and the nets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 as home favorites. Take no attention to any of that stuff. Just take MILWAUKEE!

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Clippers- It appears to me that there has been a 'changing of the guard' so to speak as LeBron James fades in the twilight of his career Luka Doncic has emerges as the most dominate big game in the game and he needn't play near the basket. Limited by a neck strain Doncic had 42 points and 14 assists last time out and the Clippers can not find a way to slow him down. Dallas has won four of the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs. The Clippers are 2-6 in their last eight road games and 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. Take DALLAS!

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers over Suns- For any of 'us' that saw the last meeting between these two the Suns 115-85 rout in Game 5 over the Lakers when they had a 30-point half-time lead (66-36) and trailed by as many as 36 points. It was so bad a defeat LeBron James left for the locker room with more than five-minutes remaining. Playing without the injured Anthony Davis (so what's new) Los Angeles had no answer for the hot shooting Suns. Granted Phoenix looks much the best here but when a team losing like the Lakers I see a huge effort tonight and a win or they are gone. Suns 1-4 ATS as underdogs and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games. Take LOS ANGELES!

Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Knicks- After winning the opening game of this series with Atlanta I have stubbed my toe since and this one 'kills' me personally as the Knicks seem to have lost their confidence and it has a lot to do with Julius Randle's struggles which are being cause by the hounding dog-it Hawks defense. It seems New York coach Tom Thibodeau knows this team over-achieved this season and can't find the answers. A handicapper I respect told me you have to 'take the Knicks because you can only lose once' and I responded 'I would rather WIN'! It pains me but...take ATLANTA!

Portland at Denver 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- This Best-of-7 series is tied at two wins apiece after Portland was able to get even at 2-2 after posting a 20-point home win last time out. Denver now has the home court advantage and yet the high seed is just a 1.5-point favorite at home. That sends a message to me that the Trailblazers are the play as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 6-2 ATS as underdogs in their last eight in that role. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Denver and I believe that they win this one easy...take PORTLAND!

Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Utah who had a great 3-point run earlier in the season when the 'covered' 19 of 21 games while having four players shooting over 40% at the season's mid-point. The Jazz ended up shooting 38.9% as a team from 3-point range but ended up fourth in the league. Utah won Game 3 easily and are 26-12 ATS after an ATS win while Memphis is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as underdogs including 5-1 ATS as home dogs. Take MEMPHIS!

New York at Atlanta 1:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Hawks- This series was set up as a match between a pair of scoring leaders in Atlanta's Trae Young and the Knicks Julius Randle. The face-off has been failure for Randle as he has gone from averaging 37.3 points against the Hawks to 14.7 points in this series and is shooting 24% in the playoffs and his assists are down from 6.7 to 3.3 per game. Atlanta is young (HA) and hungry as are the Knicks but have struggled against New York when playing as hosts. The Knicks are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings including 18-7-1 ATS in Atlanta and they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and 9-3 ATS as road underdogs. Take NEW YORK!

Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Okay, Utah's Donovan Mitchell has returned and made an impact in Game 2 of this series scoring 25 points including five long range shots which help the Jazz to even the series at 1-1. These two met once in Memphis this season and Utah won 111-107 as a 4.5-point favorite and were without Mitchell and now with him in the lineup they are only five-point favorites. Memphis is the ninth seed and the Jazz are No.1 and this line seems way short to me. Take the GRIZZLIES

Money Game

Philadelphia at Washington

Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia's Joel Embidd says he love to play on the road as the trash talk gives him incentive and he's not lying as the 76ers were 20-16 SU on the road a huge improvement from their 2019-20 start of 2-11 SU. Washington host Philly one this season and were crushed 127-101 as they won all three regular season meetings to go with the two playoff games. That was the only cover at Washington for the Sixers in their last five games in DC. Russell Westbrook is questionable but the Wizards have played plenty of games with him or Beal sidelined. Wizards 6- ATS in last seven games as underdogs. Take WASHINGTON!

Denver at Portland 4:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Denver has taken a 2-1 series lead after having dropped Game 1 in Portland and have done it without their leading scorer Jamal Murray who is out for the playoffs. The Blazers have done what was expected 'here' as we posted them to win game won and then reversed course a 'we' will maintain the course again. The Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Portland and are 6-2s-1 ATS as underdogs. Portland is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as home favorites and 7-24-1 ATS in their last 32 playoffs games when favored. Take DENVER!

Money Game

L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET

Clips/Mavs (UNDER)- It's the old adage go 'be careful what you wish for.' The Clippers tanked their final two games (disgracefully) so that they could avoid playing the Lakers and draw the Mavericks. But, Dallas is a group of professionals that had their pride injured and responded with a pair of wins at Los Angeles and take a 2-0 advantage into Game 3. Instinct tells us that the desperate and favored Clippers will post a win here but I'm not so sure. What I am most confident in is that this game should stay under the total. LA is 7-1-2 Under is their last nine playoff games and the Under is good 5-1 in the last six meetings and here's the kicker, the Mavs are 21-5 Under when playing as underdogs and 15-7 Under at home. Play UNDER!

Brooklyn at Boston 8:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Nets- This appears to be the biggest mismatch of the playoffs so far as Brooklyn is at full strength with their Big-3 of Durant, Irving and Harden. The Nets have been hit with one injury since the post season started as forward Jeff Green will be out the rest of this series. Boston's star Jayson Tatum is expected to play despite a swollen right eye injured by Durant in the third quarter in Game 2. This contest marks to return of Kyrie Irving to Boston and the fan reaction will not be pleasant. Look for the Celtics to squeeze out a win here and get the money. Take BOSTON!

Power Play

New York at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has played to one of the biggest home court advantage in the NBA as they have won their last 11 SU as hosts and 19 of their last 21 home games. This game might actually come down to the head-to-head dealing between Atlanta's Trae Young's offense and the Knicks veteran Derrick Rose's defense because New York's lone All-star Julius Randle has struggled thus far this post season. I expect Randle to pick up his game tonight and for the Knicks defense to be the difference. Take NEW YORK!

NBA Money Game

Denver at Portland 10:30 ET

Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Denver won the game that had to win after losing Game 1 they responded with a 128-109 victory that sent a message. The Nuggets are 10-4-1 ATS as playoff underdogs and look to take advantage of the Trailblazers poor playoff record as playoff favorites as they are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 contests. It's been a great season on and against the Blazers and I expect them to fall here. Take DENVER!

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Suns- The question here is, are they back? After a disappointing Game 1 loss for the Lakers Anthony Davis was called out after his Game 1 performance and he responded like a true champion with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. His well balance all-round game was on display while Chris Paul once again disappeared when it counted most during the playoffs. Although Phoenix is 11-3 ATS after a SU loss and are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs but they are 2-5 ATS in LA and the Lakers will have LeBron James at full strength. LA will have to play up as this is a tough 'number' to cover. Take the LAKERS!

Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- The defending Eastern Conference Champions are stuck 0-2 in this series and they return home after the worst loss in Heat playoff history. Miami was never in Game 2 after a narrow loss in Game 1 and Jimmy Butler has yet to show up to play scoring just 27 total points in both games. Miami felt that the pressure to win at home was on Milwaukee and that's what they did and now it's the Heats' turn to get hot at home. Take MIAMI!

Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Knicks- I would love to have the Knicks here and win but I just don't believe that is going to happen. It has been a breakout year for New York and Julius Randle who just won the NBA's Most Improved Player award. The Knicks who led the NBA in defense are now realizing in the playoffs that they need a bit more on offense as their off-guard position has been their biggest problem. Madison Square Garden will be packed with the starving for a playoff win Knicks fans but they most likely will go home disappointed. Dating back to the olden days New York is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as favorites and I believe this line after a home loss is too inviting. Take ATLANTA!

Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has dropped their last three and their inconsistency in just madding as they truly are a different team with and without Kawhi Leonard. Averaging 24.8 points, 6.5 RPG, 5.2 APG and defensively 1.6 steals and 0.5 shots blocked per game and his all around games helps everyone. Coming off a poor shooting night in Game 1 I expect Kawhi to rebound here and lead the Clippers at home are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. LA can't afford to go down 0-2 knowing the Mavericks capabilities. Take CLIPPERS!

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Suns- After posting and winning with Phoenix as an underdog the book-maker is giving me a chance to bet the again but this time getting points at home and this after a 10-point win. Consider Los Angeles is 6-13-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Phoenix and are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games and yet they are favored here. All I can say is with the Suns being 11-4 ATS as underdogs is that the 'books' know something I don't. Maybe Lebron goes nuts but, it's the LAKERS!

Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (-) over Celtics- Brooklyn was a winner for 'us' in Game 1 and they didn't play particularly well in the process. It wasn't a matter of the Big-3 meshing together it was that they just didn't hit their shots missing their first 10 3-point attempts. Boston gave it the good old college try but they just don't have the firepower to stay with the Nets. The Celtics are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 0-7 ATS in their last seven games in Brooklyn and the Nets are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. The 'beat goes on'...take BROOKLYN!

Portland at Denver 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Of all players that I least expect to deliver in the clutch was the difference in Game 1 as Megabucks winner Portland used the experience and scoring capabilities of Carmelo Anthony. Injected in the game late in the 1st quarter Anthony provided the offensive spark needed to propel the Trailblazers past the Nuggets. For Denver Michael Porter replaced Jamal Murray and for the most part the Nuggets never missed a step as they closed the season 12-4 without Murray. But, Portland is 24-13 SU on the road have depth to win again. Take PORTLAND!

Atlanta at New York 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Knicks- As someone who grew up rooting for Frazier, DeBusschere, Reed, Monroe and Bradley and having to wait two generations for the Knicks to gain respectability it pains me to have to take this position. Atlanta and New York finished the season with the same record but the Knicks won tie-breakers and get the home court advantage and yet they aren't even given the usual 3-point home court advantage although there will be 13,000 rabbit fans allowed to attend. This doesn't feel right and the 'public' is pounding the Knicks. Win with the 'High-flying' HAWKS!

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 3:30 ET

Suns (-) over Lakers- It has been brought to my attention that the Lakers are still the odds on favorite to win the NBA title and are favored to win this series but are an underdog in Game 1. So, LeBron who missed 26 of the last 28 games will not be forced to sit out despite the of breaking NBA 'contact' rules. Phoenix is a great story having missed out on last season's 'bubble' despite winning their final eight games. L.A. is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 playoff games including 1-4 ATS as road playoff dogs. Take PHOENIX!

Washington at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

76ers (-) over Wizards- How's this for a turn-around, on April 5 the Wizards were 17-32 and closed the season's final 23 games at 17-6 and got into a playoff game against Indiana. Philadelphia has been playing the bridesmaid and were a major disappointment in the post season prior to this year but are now the No. 1 seed in the East. The 76ers' starting lineup is in full tack and with Embidd, Simmons, Harris Green and Curry was 27-5 on the season including 16-0 when playing together at home. Add that Washington is 1-8 ATS in their last nine playoff games as underdogs and they are 3-7 AST in their last 10 games in Philly. Take the 76ERS!

Portland at Denver 10:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Sometimes it's a matter of numbers that you can't turn away from as is the case here. Denver is the No. 3 seed in the West with Portland just getting into the playoffs as the final sixth seed by closing the season winning 6-of-7 and 8-of-10 including a season ending 132-116 as an 8.5-point favorite. Jamal Murray is out and Damian Lillard is in. Take PORTLAND!

Dallas at L.A. Clippers 4:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Clippers- The Mavericks are well aware that this Los Angeles team went into the tank losing to the two worst teams in the NBA dropping contests to Houston and Oklahoma City allowing them to draw Dallas in the first round. The Mavericks were one of the better road teams in the NBA this season going 21-15 and have played their best ball of late going 6-1 ATS against winning teams and 5-1 Ats in their last six as underdogs. The Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites and although Dallas has nothing to brag about when it comes to the playoffs but LA is 1-5 ATS as playoff favorites. Mavs have incentive and enough to win. Take DALLAS!

Miami at Milwaukee 2:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- There are a number of reasons that I really like Miami here and I'm start with recent history. These two met a week ago in Milwaukee an important game for both with the Bucks prevailing 120-103 for their only 'cover' in their last eight games (1-7, L-8) while the Heat have won 12 of their last 16 SU with the return of a healthy Jimmy Butler and Doran Dragic. The Bucks are the NBA's leading scoring team but they have been here before more than once and every time it's the same scenario they play like a deer caught in the headlights. Take team with true grit. MIAMI!

Memphis at Golden State 9:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- These two met each five days ago both each with 38-33 records and the Warriors (-3) won 113-103 and that is why this game is being played at Golden State. Memphis has been a tough out on the road going 22-14 ATS and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs and 6-2 ATS in their last eight as road underdogs. But, what makes this a difficult call is that Curry belongs in the next higher league and the Warriors are following his cue and are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Everyone understands that the NBA and fans as well want to see Golden State advance here and the money has been pouring in on the Warriors as expected but it is exceptionally heavy and I have to fade that kind of action. Still, there is room for the 'gaff' a win and non-cover by the favorite. Take MEMPHIS!

Indiana at Washington 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Wizards- Indiana was 0-3 against the Wizards this season and surrendered at least 130 points in each game as Beal (50-points) and Westbrook (21 reb, 21 asts) have had a field day against the porous Pacers. Washington who has won 17 of 23 are off their worst game over six weeks and coach Scotty Brooks expects them to rebound (ha) here. Indiana is without Caris LeVert but have Malcolm Brogdon back on the court. Somehow the Pacers keep it close. Take INDIANA!

Golden State at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET

Warriors/Lakers (UNDER)- I'm going to be forced to bombard you with stats and trends for this selection and you'll understand why I like it so. Start with the season records of both clubs as Golden State is 30/42 to the Under on the season and the Lakers were 28/43 to the under. GS is 19-7 Under on the road and the under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. LA #2 defense and #22 offense playing right into the total. Curry under average by 9-points against LA. Play UNDER!

San Antonio at Memphis 7:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Grizzlies- San Antonio has staggered to the finish line as they have dropped their last four and 10 of their last 12 straight up and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. But, there is a key factor in their favor and that is their road record where they are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games away from the Alamo. Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Washington at Boston 9:00 ET

Celtics over Wizards- The problem that I have with this game is not that Washington was hot down the stretch winning 17 of their last 23 games overall while the Celtics have dropped five of six and nine of 13 entering this contest. The trouble in my eyes says Boston is fading while the Wizards are surging, but Boston is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings against Washington in Boston. The beat goes on. Take BOSTON!

Charlotte at Indiana 6:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Pacers- The Hornets have lost five straight after blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead against Washington Sunday while Indiana posted a road win at Toronto. That was the Pacers 21 win on the road (21-15) whereas they have won just 13 of 36 at home with an ATS record of 13-23 as hosts. That to me is important as the Hornets are 21-7-1 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Losers of 15 of their last 21 games overall the Hornets have struggled since Gordon Hayward went down on April 2 and he is not expected to play tonight. The slack with him being sidelined is being picked up by Rookie-of-the-Year candidate La Melo Ball (believe it or not). Take CHARLOTTE!

Milwaukee at Chicago 9:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee defeated the Heat yesterday and are locked-in to the 3rd seed for the playoffs providing the Nets 13-point favorites handle the lowly Cavaliers. The Bucks are meager favorites here after being favored by at least -8.5 or as high as -12.5 and yet now they are just -3.5. The books I believe are telling us that the Bucks will just be going through the motions. Take CHICAGO!

Denver at Portland 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Nuggets- Portland 'just' needs to win here or see a loss by the Lakers to clinch a coveted top-six position for the playoffs. The Blazers own the tie-breaker edge with L.A. and will be focused for this encounter as they rebound from a 118-117 loss at Phoenix. Denver has won both meetings this season and yet now Portland opened as an 8.5-point favorite and they have not been favored by more than 3.5-points in the last 10 meetings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS!

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 9:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Pelicans- This is a close to another disappointing season for New Orleans who were looking to get into the playoffs with their young super-star Zion Williamson leading the way. But, alas, the Pelicans have fallen short of their goal once again. The Lakers know what's in front of them and have won their last four with Lebron back in the line-up and they need a win here and a Blazers loss to sneak into the top-6. Take LOS ANEGELS

Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- This may very well be a preview of the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds playing each other once the playoffs start. Milwaukee has the highest scoring offense in the league, yes even higher than Brooklyn scoring 120.2 ppg. But, Miami is built on defense and a disciplined offense that will actually draw more fouls and win this one at the free throw line. The Heat are just a tougher team with more grit than the Bucks and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to the 'Brew City.' Take MIAMI!

L.A. Lakers at Indiana 1:00 ET

Lakers (-) over Pacers- Now, doesn't this 'line' seem a bit on the high side as the hobbled Lakers have now won their last three without LeBron James as they try and fight their way out of the play-in games. Indiana is locked into the play-in games but would like to get to the 7th or 8th seed where they will only need to win once to advance to the Playoffs. James has been listed as questionable but with or without him the Lakers get it done here. Take LOS ANGELES!

New Orleans at Golden State 9:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Really now, the Steph Curry led Warriors opened less than a 3-point favorite at home against the Williamson-less Pelicans. This price stands out because of how 'hot' Golden State is having won four straight and six of their last seven games overall while New Orleans has dropped their last two without their 'big stud' but they are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. They are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games and 5-1 ATS after a SU loss. But, the main factor is that this game means nothing to the Warriors their final game Sunday against Memphis will determine their seeding. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET

T'wolves (+) over Nuggets- Denver has been winning and winning without leading scorer Jamal Murray and are seeded fourth one-game behind the Clippers. Minnesota has won back-to-back games and six of the last nine and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings with Denver. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The timberwolves are playing their best ball of the season (now that's it's ending) and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take MINNESOTA!

Portland at Utah 9:30 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Jazz- Utah still have a chance for the No. 1 spot in the West with a two-game lead in the loss column over Phoenix with three games remaining. Portland is seeded No. 7 but with wins in 2-of-their-3 final games will move them into the sixth seed. The Blazers have won four straight and eight of nine but have lost both meetings with the Jazz by an average of 19.5 points and are 5-1 ATS in their lat six road games. Utah has been great at home going 31-4 SU and 23-12 ATS but fall short here. Take PORTLAND!

San Antonio at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Nets- Brooklyn will close the season at home with three games remaining and will play their first two playoff games at the Barclay Center where they are 25-8 SU but just 16-17 ATS. San Antonio holds the 10th playoff spot and is trying to hang on to a playoff spot after missing the postseason for the first time in 22 seasons in 2020. The Spurs who are in dire need of a win are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 road games and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 meetings in Brooklyn and the Nets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games with no rest. Look for Kyrie Irving to take a DFLP (Don't feel like playing). Take SAN ANTONIO!

NBA Power Play

Washington at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Wizards- Okay, wow! Russell Westbrook has passed Oscar Robertson for career NBA 'Triple-doubles' and like Oscar his teams have no rings (except when Oscar was a role player for the Bucks with Lew Alcindor). Washington has played well since the All-Start break and are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games including their 'cover' Monday when Atlanta (-8) won 125-124. The Hawks have won 4-of-5 and are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games as home favorites and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games overall. Take ATLANTA!

Brooklyn at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Nets- Brooklyn who clinched a playoff spot two weeks ago have been just going through the motions every since as the dropped four-in-a-row before re-grouping at Denver Saturday night. Chicago seemed doomed for post season play after losing four straight by double-digits but have now won three straight games all by double-digits. It's difficult to say who will be in the line-up for the Nets but they are just waiting for the return of James Harden before they will get series. Bulls are playing hot and in greater need! Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Dallas is currently the no. 5 seed in the West and are on a 4-game in streak and have won 10 of their last 12. This has given them a chance to clinch a spot in the top-6 with a combination of two wins or losses by the Lakers. Memphis is seeded ninth and have at least clinched a spot for the 'play-ins' and are playing tough as underdogs going 8-1 ATS in that role the nine times. The Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games and get the cash here. Take MEMPHIS!

NBA Power Play

L.A. Clippers vs Toronto 7:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Raptors- L.A. is starting a 4-game road trip that ends the regular season for them while Toronto has two as hosts and two away games. The Raptors playoff hopes are fading fast as they have lost their last three and six of their last seven and lost the last three meetings. The Clippers were defeated by New York last time out and they are 39-18 ATS in the last 57 games following a SU loss. Although the Raptors are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings they are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games as home underdogs. Take L.A. CLIPPERS!

Washington at Atlanta 7:03 ET

Hawks (-) over Wizards- 'Outrageous!' That's right this 'line' is OUTRAGEOUS! Here is Washington, on a two-game winning streak and one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star game an 8-point underdog at Atlanta. The Wizards are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall and are 6-1 ATS as road underdogs after a win over Indiana while the Hawks are off a loss to the Pacers. Atlanta is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games and 13-4 Ats as favorites! Take ATLANTA!

Miami at Boston 1:00 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics- There is no doubt how much stronger the Heat are with Jimmy Butler in the lineup as with him back they have won their last 4-of-5 and eight of 11 while Boston has lost six of their past 10 games. This is a rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals when Miami got the best of the Celtics in six games. They have met once this season with Boston winning at Miami 107-105 and this time it's the Heats turn. Miami is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in Boston while the Celtics are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Take MIAMI!

Brooklyn at Denver 10:00 ET

Nets (-) over Nuggets- I would like this one a lot better if Denver had won or even 'covered' the points last night at Utah, but alas, 'we' have what we have and what we have is the Nets on a season high 4-game losing streak. The media always speaks of teams limping into the playoffs and Brooklyn seems like the prototype not only entering the Playoffs in a bad way but are limping on the court as well. James harden has missed the past 20 games but says he'll be ready for the playoffs but the Nets have had their 'Big-3' Harden, Irving and Durant for just seven games this season. Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last five when favored. Take BROOKLYN!

San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- The Spurs just broke a 5-game losing streak with a 113-104 win at Sacramento last night and play in Portland against the hot Blazers who have won six of their last seven games. In a turn-around from the past two seasons San Antonio has played better on the road going 22-10-1 ATS with 19 outright wins. Despite the losing record the Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games overall showing great effort and they are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 road games. Trouble here are as Portland is 0-5 ATS in their last five as home favorites and 8-20-2 ATS against teams with winning road records. Take the SPURS!

Memphis vs Toronto 7:30 ET

Grizzlies (-) over Raptors- Memphis sits in the ninth playoff spot after their loss Thursday to the lowly Pistons and are looking to make up ground against the Raptors who haven't play a game at home (in Toronto) in 14 months. The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games after a double-digit loss. Toronto is about to be eliminated from postseason play as they have struggled the entire season due to injuries and COVID-19 issues and are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games as 'home' underdogs. Take MEMPHIS!

L.A. Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET

Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- Oh my, the Lakers are truly floundering having lost 7-of-9 and with just one 'cover' in their last nine games going 1-7-1 ATS. Of course this is for the most part without LeBron James who attempted to play twice in that time only to beg out with pain. Portland just completed a 5-1 road trip but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. LA has had the best of it in Portland going 5-0 ATS in the last five trips tp Portland and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take the LAKERS!

Denver at Utah 9:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Jazz- Both of these clubs are playing without their leading scoring guards as Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Denver's Jamal Murray are both injured. For the Jazz the news gets worst as Mike Conley is also sidelined and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. This 'price' seems low as the Nuggets are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in Denver but 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall. Denver has won 10-of-12 with out Murray and they get the cash tonight. Take the NUGGETS!

Boston at Chicago 7:30 ET

Bulls (+) over Celtics- For the first time in over a year there will be fans inside the Unites Center in Chicago as the Bulls host the Boston Celtics. Boston is struggling to stay in the top-6 for the NBA playoffs and are 3-4 SU in their last seven games and 2-5 ATS in their last seven overall. Chicago is off a 120-99 Megabucks win last night at Charlotte and are 13-6 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. Boston is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 following an ATS win and are 0-4 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Atlanta at Indiana 8:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Hawks- Atlanta is coming off a huge 135-103 over Phoenix last night as our Highest-Rated Megabucks winner and as a small underdog. Today, they come up favored over the snake bit Pacers who had six players on the injured list while losing to the Kings last night. Indiana committed a season high 22 turnovers and they admit that they must protect and control the ball better. The Pacers are 4-1 ATS with rest and 36-15 ATS after a double digit loss. Take INDIANA!

Brooklyn at Dallas 7:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has dropped it's last three games while their make-shift line-up has had Harden, Irving and Durant together for just seven games this season and Harden has missed the last 18 games with the Nets going 10-8. They are in the second spot in the east while Dallas is tied with the Lakers for the fifth seed in the West are 7-3 in their last 10 losing three times to Sacramento. The Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites while the Mavericks are 5-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take DALLAS!

Chicago at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Bulls (-) over Hornets- Okay, let me get this straight the Chicago Bulls are 26-39 on the season and the home Hornets are 32-33 and fighting for a playoff seed. Chicago has dropped their last four while and 11 of 15 and yet the odds-maker has deemed they the favorite on the road here and they are 5-2 ATS as road favorites. Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 1-5 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips at Charlotte and are the dog herfe. This one smells. Take CHICAGO!

San Antonio at Utah 9:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Jazz- This is the second meeting between these clubs in three days as Utah won easily Monday 110-99 leading by double-digits throughout the game. The Jazz are tied with Phoenix for the top spot in the West but have struggled of late (ATS) going 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games while the Spurs although they have lost three straight and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. San Antonio is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games and Utah is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Phoenix at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns- How is this for an improbable overtime win and cover by the Suns last night in Cleveland. As a 12.5-point favorite Phoenix was forced to go overtime against the lowly Cavaliers and then went on a 15-0 run in OT to both win and cover 134-118 and that win pushed them into a tie for the top spot in the West with Utah. Atlanta is getting healthier with Bogdan Bogdanovic returning to action and they have won their last two. I don't see how the Suns will rise here after last night overtime game as they are 2-8 ATS after a SU win and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six as road favorites. Take ATLANTA!

Washington at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a pair of huge wins over the Nets and now trail Brooklyn by one-game in the loss column for the second seed in the East. Washington has turned their season around with a healthy Westbrook and Beal they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall including 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. The Bucks have come on strong with Antetokounmpo dominating play and that is something that he just doesn't do every day. Take WASHINGTON!

Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Raptors- The Clippers who are supposed to contend for the Western Conference title have dropped three straight and will be facing Toronto for the first time this season although there will be many former teammates on each side. Neither team has been working at full strength but the Clippers Kawhi Leonard is back and he make all the difference. The raptors are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 3-8 ATS after a SU win and they are off a victory over the Lakers Sunday. LA is 10-4 ATS as home favorites and 39-17 after a SU loss and they were defeated at home on Saturday to Denver. Take the CLIPPERS!

Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans over Warriors- Golden State has pushed the Pelicans virtually out of the NBA playoff chase as they now trail San Antonio by 3.5-games with seven games remaining. This game take even more importance as New Orleans embarks on a five-game road trip after this and finished the season with their final home game. Curry has been at his best but the Warriors are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs. New Orleans is 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. They streak ends tonight. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- Sunday's matchup of these two offensive juggernauts was one for the ages with the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 49 points and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant putting up 42 points of his own in Milwaukee's 117-114 win on Sunday. The Nets are 7-3 as road underdogs while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS as home favorites and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. Milwaukee has dominated the series going 28-11-1 in the last 40 meetings but the Nets are a different team now. Take BROOKLYN!

Portland at Atlanta 8:00 ET

Hawks over Trailblazers- Portland has been one of the NBA's best when on the road and are 20-12 both SU and ATS and currently 4-0 on their six-game road trip coming off a 119-109 win at Boston Sunday. Atlanta just ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over Chicago Saturday and clinched them at least the 10th seed while they currently sit fifth. Trae Young is back for Atlanta after missing four games and Kevin Hunter returned yesterday with Bogan Bogdanovic returning tonight. The hawks fly high tonight...take ATLANTA!

Philadelphia at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Spurs (+) over 76ers- While Philadelphia is coming off their largest 3-game winning margin in franchise history the Spurs set a record of sorts at Boston Friday night blowing a 32-point halftime lead becoming only the second NBA team to blow a 30-point lead at the half. The 76ers are in 2nd place in the East trailing the Nets by 1-game while San Antonio is ninth and is now desperate for a win to atone for Friday's loss. The Sixers are 3-7 ATS after SU win and the Spurs are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven as underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Portland at Boston 7:30 ET

Celtics over Trailblazers- After having posted Portland as a Megabucks winner over Brooklyn Friday for their third straight win on their six-game road trip. After the way Boston started against the Spurs on Friday (trailing by 32 points at the half) and with the Blazers coming into Bean-town hot, I suspect the Celtics will be ready from the opening jump. Portland is just 2-5-1 ATS in their last trips to Boston. Take the CELTICS!

Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:30 ET

Nets over Bucks- A pair of the NBA's top contenders face-off with clubs that look like that have already been to battle. Brooklyn was without Kevin Durant, Bruce Brown, Nic Clayton and of course James Harden while the Bucks have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets are no longer the league top scoring team with harden out for the past month as the Bucks now have that honor averaging 119.3 PPG. Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Milwaukee and the Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as home favorites. Take BROOKLYN!

Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Nuggets- These two are about as close as you can get as they both have 21 losses with the Clippers having 43 wins and Denver 42. With nine games to go both clubs realize this is just one-game and they both will be without the leading scorers. Jamal Murray is out for the Nuggets and Kawhi Leonard has missed the last three weeks. Denver is 8-1 without Murray and have won four straight and are meeting the Clippers who have lost their last two on the road and return home to host a conference rival and the Clippers are 6-1 ATS in last seven as home favorites. Take LOS ANGELES

Portland at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Trailblazers over Nets- this situation in Brooklyn has become beyond laughable with Kyrie Irving having to research medical book to find a reason to miss another day's work, With Harden sidelined and Durant day-to-day or minute-to-minute Blake Griffin has picked up some of the slack on a team of slackers. Portland trails Dallas by one-game for the all important sixth seed and will be playing at full strength. This one belongs to the Trailblazers. Take PORTLAND!

Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET

T'wolves (+) over Warriors- After getting blown-out by Dallas 133-103 Golden State will take their 31-31 record and 10th seed on the road where they haven't fared all that well. The Warriors are 12-20 both SU and ATS on the road including 3-7 ATS in their last 10 away from home. Minnesota has shown signs of life when healthy as they are 9-6 when their 'Big-3' Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins are on the floor together. The Timberwolves have lost twice this season to the Warriors both times without Towns and Russell and even so they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games hosting GS. This time the get the money once again. Take MINNESOTA!

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Suns- The Suns sit in the second spot in the West with the Clippers a game behind as they chase the Jazz for the top spot. These two have had a couple of contentious outings with chippy fouls and technical fouls being dished out against both clubs including Paul George and Devin Booker. LA is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix. The Suns are 0-7-1 ATS after and ATS win and LA is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs . Take the CLIPPERS!

Portland at Memphis 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is off a two-game sweep of the Blazers in Portland last Friday and Sunday and now they are a virtual 'Pick-em' at home and that raises a red flag. The Grizzlies finished their seven-game road trip 4-3 after dropping their finale at Denver 120-96 on Monday. Portland got back in to the win column after five straight losses with a win at Indiana and are 4-0 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Take PORTLAND!

New Orleans at Denver 9:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- New Orleans who sits 11th in a 10-team race has dropped five of their last seven including their win over the Clippers Monday night. Denver meanwhile is beset with injuries and yet are 6-1 in their last seven games without Jamal Murray, Monte Morris and Will Barton. The Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four games at Denver. The Nuggets are 2-5 in their last seven games following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Dallas at Golden State 9:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Warriors- When these two clubs matchup points abound, in their last four meetings they have averaged 137 for the winner and 121 for the loser with Dallas winning 3-of-4. Golden State has won their last four at home but has been blown-out by the Mavericks twice 147-116 and 141-121 at home. The Mavs are 5-2 on the road against team with winning home records and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00 ET

Thunder (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have lost their last two but that pales with OKC who has lost 14 games in-a-row! The Thunder haven't won a game in April and were just routed by the 76ers 121-90 and have already been routed by Boston earlier this season 111-94 ay OKC. But, the Celtics are dealing with injuries as Jaylen Brown just returned after a shoulder injury and Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker out for tonight and Robert Williams is questionable. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland is now doing what I expected and waited for, they have lost five straight and 9-of-11 and have dropped from a 1/2-game out of the fourth spot and now they have fallen in to the 7-10 seeds. Indiana meanwhile has won their last three despite playing without Domantas Sabonis and three others with all three wins coming against non-playoff clubs. This may be why a team that has lost five straight is favored on the road against a team that has won three in-a-row or because the Blazers have dominated the series going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Indiana. Pacers are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 as underdogs. Take PORTLAND!