4* Major on South Florida +9
Bottom Line: The Bulls are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of more than 20 points while the Wildcats are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 20 points.

4* Major on DePaul +15
Bottom Line: The Blue Demons are being undervalued here because they were smoked by Villanova last game. DePaul is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.

4* Major on Vanderbilt +1.5
Bottom Line: Arkansas suffers a letdown here following its big win over Florida. The Hogs are 5-17 ATS in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons and 0-7 ATS in road games off a home win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy SEC Game of the Year on Missouri -6.5
Bottom Line: Fading underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving 2 very good teams that outscore their opponents by 8 points or more per game, with the condition that the "fade" side has given up 75 points or more in 3 straight games, has produced a 36-9 ATS mark since 1997. Teams fitting into this situation have been underdogs of 6.2 points on average and have lost by an average of 12.6 points. This system is a perfect 6-0 ATS the last 3 seasons. Look for the Tigers to roll at home where they are 13-0 this season.

4* Major on Rutgers +6
Bottom Line: Rutgers will respond at home, where it is 8-4 this season, after getting mopped up by Louisville. The Scarlet Knights are 44-26 ATS after a loss by 15 points or more since 1997 and have lost by only 1.8 points on average in these games.

4* Major on Wake Forest +2.5
Bottom Line: The Demon Deacons have been tough as nails at home where they are on a 6-0 ATS run.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Bulls +4
Bottom Line: It's bounce-back time for the normally solid Bulls, who were awful at the defensive end last night. The Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after giving up over 125 points in their previous contest. They are also 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Utah.

4* Major on San Jose State +7
Bottom Line: The Aggies come in overvalued following back-to-back upset wins on the road. They are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 20 points. They won the season's first meeting by only 6 points and will be without two key players that combined for 35 points in that game. The Spartans will leave it all out on the floor to end their 7-game skid and should cover the number in the process.

4* Major on Siena +13.5
Bottom Line: The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds are being overvalued at home as they so often are against losing teams. In fact, they are just 18-42-1 ATS in their last 61 home games versus teams that have a road winning percentage of less than .400. They are also on a 26-46 ATS skid as a home favorite or pickem. The road team is an awesome 17-3-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

4* Major on Suns +13
Bottom Line: The Thunder are being overvalued here because they murdered Dallas and Golden State in their last two. I expect a letdown tonight as a matchup with a Phoenix team they have defeated 8 straight times won't get the juices flowing. Keep in mind that only 2 wins have come by more than 12 points during their 8-game run in the series. Plays against home teams after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more that are matched up against an opponent that was held to 85 points or less last time out are 36-15 ATS the last 5 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pistons +5
Bottom Line: The Spurs are being overvalued on the road because of their 11-game win streak. The Pistons have won or lost by fewer than 4 points in 11 of their last 13 home games. Plus, they have won or lost by 5 points or less in 4 of their last 5 home meetings with San Antonio. Pound the Pistons!

4* Major on Raptors +7.5
Bottom Line: The Raptors are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games, and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Also, Toronto is 10-1 ATS in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

4* Major Pac-12 Bailout on Washington State +4.5
Bottom Line: USC can't be trusted laying this many points at home. Each of its last 3 home wins have come by 2 points or less. Also, the Trojans are 0-7 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pickem over the last 2 seasons.

4* Major on Santa Clara +3
Bottom Line: Santa Clara has consistently played Saint Mary's tougher than expected. As a result, the Gaels are just 3-9-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings and 1-5-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings at Santa Clara.

5* Wiseguy NBA on TNT Total of the Year on Bulls/Nuggets UNDER 196
Bottom Line: After a pathetic defensive performance in their last game, expect the Bulls - a team that prides itself on defense - to really get after it on the defensive end tonight. We have been able to count on the Bulls following up poor defensive efforts with strong ones since Thibodeau came to town. Chicago is 15-4 UNDER under his watch after allowing 105 points or more in its last game. It has responded by holding its opponents to just 89.4 points in this spot. We have seen only 183.4 total points scored on average in this situation. Pound the UNDER.

4* Major on Wisconsin-Milwaukee +14
Bottom Line: The Panthers are on a 39-20 ATS run when out for revenge for a loss to an opponent that held them to less than 60 points. They have lost by just 3.4 points on average in these spots.

4* Major on SE Missouri State -6.5
Bottom Line: SIU Edwardsville can't be trusted on the road, especially tonight as it goes up against a team that will be hungry to avenge a 3-point loss in the season's first meeting. The Cougars are 1-8 on the road with 6 of these losses coming by 9 points or more. SEMS won last season's home meeting by 17.

4* Major on IUPU Fort Wayne +8
Bottom Line: Fading February road favorites or pickems that check in riding a winning streak of at least 6 games has produced a 100-56 ATS record the last 5 seasons.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* (ESPN) on Illinois +8
Bottom Line: The Fighting Illini shouldn't be counted out tonight. After all, they have won or lost by 6 points or less in each of their last 12 home games versus Indiana. This is a 12-0 trend I'm not hesitating to get behind.

4* Major Western Conference Play of the Day on Hornets -6.5
Bottom Line: Hornets have the advantage at home here as they will have much fresher legs. They are on a 12-3 ATS run when they get at least 3 days of rest. The Suns, on the other hand, are on a 4-9 ATS slide when playing without a day of rest.

4* Major on SMU +9
Bottom Line: The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. The Memphis Tigers are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings and 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings at Southern Methodist.

4* Major on Tulane -4.5
Bottom Line: The Thundering Herd are 4-14-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall, 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

5* Wiseguy Atlantic 10 Game of the Year on Fordham +15
Bottom Line: Off back-to-back blowout wins at home against Butler and Dayton, expect Saint Louis to suffer a letdown on the road against a team that has been undervalued all season. The Rams are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Pound Fordham!

4* Major on Hofstra +7.5
Bottom Line: The Northeastern Huskies are a soft 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. Also, the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on 76ers -2.5
Bottom Line: This is an extremely unfavorable scheduling spot for Indiana, which will be taking the floor for the third straight night. It will likely be able to hang with the 76ers through 3 quarters but I expect it to run out of gas in the 4th. The 76ers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.

5* Wiseguy NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month on Raptors -3
Bottom Line: Boston has won 4 in a row (all at home) but can't be trusted on the road where it is on a 3-11 ATS slide. Also, the home team is on a 6-0 ATS run in the series. Pound Toronto!

4* Major Big 12 *BLOOD BATH* (ESPN) on Baylor +7.5
Bottom Line: The Cowboys will suffer a letdown following a big upset win over Kansas in their last game. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win and 7-16-1 ATS in their last 24 games following an ATS win.

4* Major on UNC Wilmington +5
Bottom Line: The Georgia State Panthers are a soft 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games versus a team that has a winning home record while the Seahawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games versus a team that has a losing road record.

4* Major on Dayton -4.5
Bottom Line: Dayton bounces back strong at home following an embarrassing defeat at Saint Louis in its last game. The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Florida State +2.5
Bottom Line: I'm expecting a bounce-back performance from FSU after it was embarrassed by Duke in its last game. Teams coached by Leonard Hamilton pride themselves on defense so you know it's not setting well that they gave up a season-high 60.8% shooting to Duke last game. FSU is 9-2 ATS lifetime under Hamilton following a game in which it allowed its opponent to shoot 55% or higher. It has won by an average of 3.4 points in these contests.

5* Wiseguy NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Suns +9
Bottom Line: The Grizzlies have had 3 days to try to build some chemistry with new additions Tayshaun Prince, Ed Davis and Austin Daye. That's not enough time. Plus, the intensity of a game can't be simulated in practice. I know Memphis won its first game with its new additions against Washington, but I expect it to take some time for them to jell. The Suns have a win against Memphis this season and are 47-19 against the Grizzlies since 1996. Expect Memphis to be lacking a little chemistry tonight and for the Suns to go after this one hard as they try to earn a split in the season series. Pound the Suns.

5* Wiseguy Big 12 Game of the Month on Texas Tech +11.5
Bottom Line: The Wildcats are a soft 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings at Texas Tech. Also, the home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Wildcats enter off an upset win at Oklahoma but favorites of 10 to 19.5 points off a close road win by 3 points or less, as long as they have a winning record and are playing a losing team, are 63-33 ATS the last 5 seasons. Pound the Red Raiders.

4* Major Eastern Conference *BLOOD BATH* on Hawks +5
Bottom Line: Atlanta has defeated the Pacers twice this season, and I like its chances of keeping this one within the number as it will be the much fresher side. The Hawks have had 2 days off while the Pacers just played last night. The Hawks are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

4* Major on Central Michigan +19
Bottom Line: Fading favorites of 10 points or more after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite, a top-level team (win rate of 80% or higher) playing a team with a losing record, are 78-42 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been favored by 18.3 points on average but have won by only 16.1 on average.

4* Major CBB *BAILOUT* on Loyola Marymount pk
Bottom Line: Look for San Diego to suffer a letdown as I don't believe it will be over Saturday's narrow loss at Gonzaga. Loyola hasn't played since Thursday and should benefit from the extra rest and preparation time. Plays on home underdogs or pickems that are out for revenge for a road loss to an opponent, provided that opponent checks in off a home loss of 3 points or less, are 58-25 ATS the last 5 seasons.

4* Major NBA *BAILOUT* on Kings +8
Bottom Line: The Kings will be very focused tonight following an embarrassing 39-point loss to the Knicks last time out. They match up well with the Jazz and have won, or lost by less than 8 points, in 9 straight meetings as a result. The Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Utah.

4* Major Big East *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Seton Hall +16.5
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Pitt following Saturday's big win over Syracuse. Plays against February home favorites of 10 or more points that are playing with one day of rest or less are 108-60 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams are winning by only 12.3 points on average.

4* Major on Timberwolves -3
Bottom Line: Minnesota finally enters a game with some momentum on its side as it ended a 6-game skid with a blowout win over New Orleans. Look for the T-Wolves to rattle off another victory against a Portland team that has lost 4 straight on the road. The Trailblazers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team that has a losing record.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +13.5
Bottom Line: The Heat rolled in Toronto yesterday but are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win and 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Also, they are only 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games against Charlotte. Bet the Bobcats!

4* Big 12 *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Oklahoma +5.5
Bottom Line: Oklahoma is greatly improved this season and it will be out for revenge here after dropping both of last year's matchups with the Cyclones. The underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

4* Major on UNC Wilmington +8
Bottom Line: The points should be very valuable in this one considering how close this series has been. The underdog is 8-0 ATS in the last 8 meetings, and I expect this trend to continue.

4* Major on Old Dominion +7
Bottom Line: Old Dominion was kicked in its last game and kicked in the season's first meeting with George Mason but plays on home teams off a road loss of 20 or more that are out to avenge a loss to an opponent that held them to less than 50 points are 93-50 ATS since 1997. Teams fitting into this situation have lost by just 2.7 points on average.

5* Wiseguy Big East Game of the Year (ESPN) on Syracuse -8
Bottom Line: Following consecutive defeats on the road, the Orange will leave it all on the floor at home tonight and the result will be a double-digit victory. Syracuse has won by 12 and 19 points in its last 2 home meetings with Notre Dame, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Also, the Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team that has a winning record. Pound Syracuse!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Heat -4.5
Bottom Line: The Heat have never lost to the Raptors since LeBron James came aboard, and I don't expect them to start now. They will be very hungry here after losing by double digits to Indiana in their last game, and they won't take the Raptors lightly because Toronto took them to OT in Miami last week. The Heat are 8-0 lifetime against the Raptors since James came to South Beach, and they have won these games by an average of 12.6 points. It is also worth noting that all 8 of these wins came by at least 6 points. Pound Miami!

4* Major on San Diego +15
Bottom Line: The Zags are being overvalued following 3 straight lopsided victories. They are on a 2-9 ATS skid in road games following 2 straight wins of 10 points or more. They have won these games on average but only by 3.8 points.

5* Wiseguy CBB *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Cal State Fullerton -6.5
Bottom Line: Oddsmakers are looking to trap the public here. Hawaii has won back-to-back road games and Fullerton has lost its last 3 at home and yet it is laying 6.5 points? The books are expecting a breakout game from the Titans and I couldn't agree more. They have covered the number in five of their last six games versus teams that have a winning record. Hawaii, on the other hand, have dropped five of its last six ATS versus teams that have a winning mark.

4* Major Big Ten *BLOOD BATH* (ESPN) on Indiana -4
Bottom Line: Indiana has the edge at home where it has won 3 straight and 12 of 13 against Michigan. The Indiana defense has been phenomenal at home where it is holding opponents to 58.6 points and 36.6% shooting. Michigan is giving up 63.5 points on 42.5% shooting on the road. Indiana will play superior defense tonight and will be more balanced offensively. Look for Zeller to have a big game. We also can't ignore the fact that Indiana makes more free throws on average (20) than Michigan attempts (17). The Wolverines are 5-13 ATS in the last 18 meetings and 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Indiana.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +11
Bottom Line: The Knicks are being overvalued against a Kings team that beat them at the end of December. The Knicks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games versus a team with a losing road record. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers +10
Bottom Line: The Cavs keep this one closer than the oddsmakers thing against an OKC squad that has recorded only 1 road win of more than 10 points in its last 6. Plus, the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

4* Major on Nebraska +12.5
Bottom Line: This is a sandwich game for Ohio State which is coming off a nice win over Wisconsin and has a date with Michigan on deck. The Buckeyes have had their way with Nebraska so the Huskers won't get their full attention. This gives us an excellent opportunity to cover the number with the dog here.

4* Major SEC *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Mississippi +17.5
Bottom Line: Florida finally gets a game tonight. Ole Miss played the Gators to a 4-point game last season and 4 of the last 5 meetings been decided by 6 points or less. The Rebs are on an 11-1 ATS run as a road underdog of 10 or more points.

4* Major on Mississippi State +4
Bottom Line: LSU falls flat following a big win over a ranked Missouri squad. The underdog is on a 4-0-1 ATS run in this series.

5* Wiseguy MVC Game of the Year on Northern Iowa +1.5
Bottom Line: The Panthers were embarrassed at Wichita State in the season's first meeting, but I expect them to have their revenge at home in a big way. Northern Iowa is 11-2 ATS under coach Jacobson when out for revenge for a loss to a foe that held it to less than 50 points. The Panthers have won by an average of 7.5 points in these games.

4* Major on Utah +5.5
Bottom Line: Utah has been undervalued versus quality competition and that remains the case here. The Utes are 8-2 ATS versus good teams that outscore their opponents by 4+ points/game this season.

4* Major on Marshall pk
Bottom Line: Marshall bounces back strong following Wednesday's upset loss to SMU. The Thundering Herd are 6-0 ATS off an upset loss over the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 *PUNISHER* on Dayton +6.5
Bottom Line: Letdown city for Saint Louis here following its huge win over 9th ranked Butler. Plus, the underdog is 18-3 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Bucks +5.5
Bottom Line: The Bucks have won 12 of their last 17 meetings with New York, and I expect them to give the Knicks a game tonight. The often-overvalued Knicks are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in New York. Milwaukee is also an awesome 45-14-2 ATS in its last 61 games vs. the NBA Atlantic division. The Knicks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a win and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning record.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +6
Bottom Line: Friday night is a big wagering night in the NBA and this plays to our advantage as oddsmakers look to take advantage of the "squares". The Kings were just kicked by 18 Wednesday in Boston and are being undervalued here as a result. Consider that road underdogs off a road loss of 10 points or more, provided they are playing on Friday night, are 93-51 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 7.9 points on average, but have lost by only 4.2 points on average. It is also worth noting that Philly is a soft 132-170 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less since 1996.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Nets -3
Bottom Line: The Bulls won impressively at Milwaukee to cover the spread in their last game but are 4-13 ATS after a game in which they covered the spread this season, including 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. They are also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a win of more than 10 points. Also, the Bulls are just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games in this series.

5* Wiseguy NBA Pre-All-Star Break Game of the Year on Magic +9.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics won big without Rondo against the Kings in their last game and are being overvalued because of it. Fading them following a victory of more than 10 points has produced an 8-1-1 ATS result in the last 10 instances. The Magic were crushed by the Knicks last time out but are an awesome 40-17-2 ATS in their last 59 games following a defeat greater than 10 points. Boston has been fortunate to win both of its games since Rondo went down with a knee injury because it hasn't received very good guard play. Avery Bradley and Courtney Lee have both struggled and that will catch up with Boston tonight. Pound the Magic.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Raptors +4.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers have struggled in Toronto where they have lost three straight. The Clippers are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Toronto and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400.

5* Wiseguy "Total" Bailout on Mavs/Warriors UNDER 206
Bottom Line: Both teams have been overs machines of late and we are seeing an inflated number because of it. The Warriors still have the reputation as a high-octane offensive team, but they have put much more focus on the defensive end since Mark Jackson came aboard. They rank fifth in the NBA in field goal percentage defense this season and are 72-52 UNDER in games when the total is greater than or equal to 200 over the last 3 seasons. Dallas has been scoring in bunches of late but it has also been shooting out of its mind. It won't get the same looks tonight against a solid defensive team. Plus, Dallas is on a 28-13 UNDERS run in road games after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better. Pound the Under!

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 Game of the Month on Saint Louis -2.5
Bottom Line: Butler dropped its last road game, and I believe it goes down again here against a very good Saint Louis squad that has consistently risen to the occasion against top-level competition the last couple years. The Billikens are 10-2 ATS the last 2 seasons versus very good teams that outscore the opposition by 8.0 points or more per game. They have won these games by an average of 8.0 points. Pound St. Louis!

4* Major NBA "Total" Dominator on Grizzlies/Thunder UNDER 191.5
Bottom Line: The Grizzlies lose some scoring punch tonight with leading scorer Rudy Gay being traded away. Plus, they own the No. 1 ranked scoring defense in the NBA. This defense is the reason they are on a 19-7-1 unders run. Bet the Under.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Suns +3
Bottom Line: The home team has had the upper hand in this series going 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 meetings. Also, the Lakers have lost each of their last 7 on the road.

5* Wiseguy NBA Blowout Game of the Month on Jazz -7.5
Bottom Line: We won't get the Jazz in a more motivated spot all season. They were embarrassed by 45 points by Houston in their last on their normally sturdy home floor, and I expect them to be flying all over the place to erase the memory of that one tonight. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. It also bodes well for Utah that New Orleans had a tough one in LA last night as the Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing without a day of rest. The Hornets are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Utah. Pound the Jazz!

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia Tech +10
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Miami tonight as it hits the road following back-to-back blowout wins over Duke and FSU. The Hokies are a more than respectable 8-3 at home and I believe they have what it takes to give the Hurricanes a scare.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Timberwolves +5
Bottom Line: The Clippers, who are 1-5 ATS in their last 6, can't be trusted laying this many points on the road against a team that will be hungry to snap a 4-game skid. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Wake Forest +13.5
Bottom Line: The Blue Devils are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. ACC foes and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. The Demon Deacons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. Also, the home team is 17-6 ATS in the last 23 meetings.

4* Major Atlantic-10 *BLOOD BATH* on Massachusetts +9
Bottom Line: Off consecutive huge wins over Butler and VCU, LaSalle will be in for a letdown against UMass. The Minutemen haven't forgot about the 1-point loss they suffered to the Explorers in the most recent meeting, and that defeat will be the driving force behind a solid effort tonight. The Minutemen are a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning percentage greater than 60%.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* on Northwestern +17
Bottom Line: Expect Michigan to get caught looking past a Northwestern team it defeated by 28 earlier this month with a big showdown at Indiana on deck. As if getting pummeled by 28 isn't enough motivation, the Wildcats are coming off a bad loss at Nebraska. Count on the Cats, who are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning record, to play inspired basketball tonight and for them to keep this one closer than the oddsmakers think.

4* Major Big East *BLOOD BATH* on Notre Dame -7.5
Bottom Line: I believe Villanova is in for a letdown tonight following consecutive huge wins over Louisville and Syracuse. Nova has failed to cover the number in 7 of its last 9 road games versus teams that carry a winning percentage of 60% or higher at home.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers are 15-35-2 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a losing record and 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. The Hornets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Hornets are also 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings at L.A.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Trailblazers -3
Bottom Line: I like the Blazers at home in this bounce-back spot as they are on a 5-0 ATS run in games following a defeat of more than 10 points.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Boston College +4.5
Bottom Line: The Eagles have been tough at home where they are on a 4-0 ATS run and have taken NC State and Miami down to the wire. It is also worth noting that the Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in the series.

5* Wiseguy Big 10 Game of the Month on Minnesota -19
Bottom Line: Look for Minnesota to jump out early and never take its foot off the gas pedal. It has lost 4 straight and is back home for the first time in nearly 2 weeks so it will be hungry and energized to take the floor in front of its home crowd. The Huskers are 2-10 ATS the last 2 seasons versus excellent teams that shoot 45% or better form the field and hold their opponents to 42% shooting or worse. Nebraska is also on a 6-17 ATS slide in games following an upset win as a home underdog. Pound Minnesota!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers -1.5
Bottom Line: Love the Cavs in this spot as they will be the more energized team without a doubt. They have had 2 days to prepare and rest up for this game while the Warriors just played last night and will be playing their 4th road game in 5 days. The Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on 2 days' rest. Pound Cleveland!

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia -4
Bottom Line: The Cavaliers are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pacers +5.5
Bottom Line: Indiana has lost 3 straight games just 1 time this season and that happened clear back in early Novemeber. Besides, in that instance its third loss came by just 2 points. The Pacers have lost consecutive game twice since then and responded with 20 and 15-point victories to avoid a third straight defeat. I expect them to respond here as well. The Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss. Pound the Pacers!

5* Wiseguy ESPN Big Monday Game of the Month on West Virginia +8.5
Bottom Line: We can count on Bob Huggins' coached teams responding after taking it on the chin against a conference foe. In fact, his teams are on a 21-9 ATS run following a loss by 10 points or more to a conference opponent, and they have won in this situation by an average of 13.0 points. Pound the Mountaineers!

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Magic +9.5
Bottom Line: This is a game the Magic will go after hard as they have lost each of the season's first three meetings with the Nets. Orlando is 13-5 ATS as a road underdog this season, including 7-0 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points this season.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +7.5
Bottom Line: Washington is being overvalued here because it has covered the spread in 10 consecutive games. Plus, I'm expecting a letdown from the Wizards after puting it on Chicago last game. They are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a win of more than 10 points. Also, the underdog is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

4* Major Big East Big Monday *BLOOD BATH* on Louisville -6
Bottom Line: Off 3 consecutive defeats, it's bounce back time for Louisville. Plays on home favorites or pickems off 2 or more consecutive upset losses on the road are 67-33 ATS since 1997, 22-8 ATS the last 5 seasons and 12-4 ATS the last 3 seasons.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Clippers -7.5
Bottom Line: Now's the time to go against the Blazers. With last night's win over the Clippers, Portland covered the spread for a second straight game. Keep in mind that the Blazers are 2-15 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons. They have lost these games by an average of 9.0 points.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are showing solid value on the road catching this many points as they are 14-6 ATS as a road underdog this season and 36-19 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA National TV Game of the Month on Celtics +4
Bottom Line: The Celtics have had a great deal of success at home against the Heat, even after LeBron James arrived. Boston has won 15 of its last 17 home games in the series. Also, the Heat are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston. Pound the Celtics as they get off the snide in impressive fashion.

4* Major on Seattle -7.5
Bottom Line: Look for the Redhawks to bounce-back strong following Thursday's upset loss at home to Texas-San Antonio. The Redhawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU loss.

4* Major on Kings +13
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Also, the road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

4* Major on Utah State +3
Bottom Line: Utah State is on a 14-4 ATS run at home in games when the line is +3 to -3.

4* Major on Nets +3.5
Bottom Line: I was on the Rockets as as underdog last night, but one big win isn't enough for me to lay points with them against a team I believe to be better. The Rockets are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when playing without a days' rest.

4* Major on VCU -11
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from LaSalle on the road following its big win over Butler. The Explorers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

4* Major on Mississippi State +20.5
Bottom Line: The Gators are being overvalued at Mississippi State where they are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Year on 76ers +3.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers have had 3 days to gear up for a New York team that spanked them in the season's first two matchups. Philly's level of motivation and fresh legs will be key in this one as it is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing on 3 days' rest or more. The Knicks are a soft 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a game in which they covered the spread. Pound the 76ers!

4* Major on Toledo -4.5
Bottom Line: The Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. teams that have a losing record.

4* Major on Cornell +6.5
Bottom Line: The Big Red have gotten the job done on the road in this series, covering the number in 5 of the last 7 at Columbia.

4* Major on UC Irvine +4
Bottom Line: The Long Beach State 49ers are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Also, the Anteaters are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings at Long Beach St.

5* Wiseguy ACC *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on NC State -4.5
Bottom Line: This is a game this veteran NC State team wants badly as it has dropped 13 straight to the Heels. I expect this skid to come to a screeching halt as the Wolfpack put it on a young UNC squad. NC State is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 in ACC play and the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major on Louisiana-Monroe -2.5
Bottom Line: The home team gets the call here as the home sides has covered the number in 7 of the last 8 meetings.

4* Major on Duquesne +17
Bottom Line: I'll gladly grab big points with the Dukes as the underdog has cashed tickets in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these two.

4* Major on TCU +13.5
Bottom Line: The Horned Frogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss of more than 20 points while the Bears are 10-20 ATS in their last 30 games following a win by 10 points or more over a conference foe.