4* NBA Playoffs Situational ATS Annihilator on Pistons + 

With the series shifting to Detroit and the Cavaliers holding a 2-0 series lead, I really like the value here with the Pistons catching 5-points at home in Game 3.

Detroit was right there with an excellent shot to win Game 1, but came up short. In Game 2 the Cavaliers caught fire and connected on 20 3-pointers. With Cleveland in line for a bit of a letdown and the Pistons season on the line, I look for Detroit to keep this game close and wouldn't be shocked if they won it outright. 

The Cavaliers are just 3-15 ATS in their last 18 road games after scoring 100+ points in 5 straight games, while the Pistons are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games after losing 3 of their last 4 and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games when revenging a loss of 10 or more points. Take Detroit! 

4* NBA Playoffs Late Night ATS No Brainer on Rockets + 

Houston returns home down 0-2 and will be fighting for their playoff lives in game 3 at home. The key here is that Golden State doesn't feel threatened by the Rockets and will likely make the call to rest Curry another game to ensure he's 100% for the upcoming series against likely the Clippers and Spurs. 

Houston knows that this is their chance to make this a series and that a loss here all but ends their season. The Rockets were much more competitive in Game 2 with Curry sidelined. After losing by 26 in the series opener, they lost by just 9. Returning home should be enough for Houston to keep this game close and potentially pull off the upset. Keep in mind this is also a bit of a letdown spot for Golden State with a comfortable 2-0 series lead. Take Houston! 

5* NBA Playoffs No Limit Top Play on Raptors - 

The Raptors are showing great value here as at basically a pick'em on the road in Game 3 of their series against the Pacers. Indiana is getting a lot of respect for winning Game 1 on the road by 10-points, but I just don't see the Pacers making this a series going forward. Toronto is going to come out with a huge sense of urgency to get back home court advantage. 

Winning on the road wasn't a problem for the Raptors during the regular season. Toronto went 24-17 away from home, which was nearly as good as the Pacers home record of 26-15. In the first two games Indiana has got a near flawless performance from Paul George, while the Raptors haven't got near the production they expect from their backcourt duo of DeRozan and Lowry. I look for those two to breakout of their slump and Toronto to continue to their dominance inside. The Raptors have outscored the Pacers 88-56 in the paint and out rebounded them 96-71. Take Toronto! 

4* NBA Late Night ATS No Brainer on Blazers +

Things couldn't have gone much worse for Portland in their 95-115 loss in Game 1. The Trail Blazers shot a mere 39.8% from the field and just 10 of 30 from behind the 3-point line. The Clippers on the other hand shot 53.8% from the field. I look for things to even out and Portland to put up a much better fight in Game 2. 

Portland is 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games after failing to cover the spread in their last game and a perfect 7-0 in their last 7 after a blowout loss by 20 or more points. Clippers on the other hand are just 1-8 ATS in their last 9 when playing on 2 days of rest and 7-17 ATS in their last 24 after scoring 100+ points in 3 straight games. Take Portland! 

4* NBA Playoffs Over/Under Total Annihilator on Celtics/Hawks OVER

The Hawks and Celtics went UNDER the total in Game 1, as they combined for 203 points with a total posted at 206.5. The books have adjusted slight for Game 2, but I think that's a mistake. These two teams combined for 203 points with neither team shooting well from the field. 

Boston only hit 36.3% (37-102) from the field, while the Hawks weren't much better at 40.7% (35-86). Atlanta was also a miserable 18.5% (5-27) from behind the 3-point line, well below their season average of 35.2% at home. I look for both teams to come out and shoot the ball much better and with the tempo they are playing at, this game should fly over the total. 

Keep in mind that Boston lost one of their best defensive players in Avery Bradley, which is a bigger loss than people think. It's also worth noting that in the previous 3 meetings during the regular season these two teams combined for at least 210 points. A mark I see them eclipsing tonight. Take the OVER! 

5* NBA Playoffs No Limit Top Play on Raptors -

The key in the NBA playoffs is to not overreact to what happened in the previous game. Toronto lost at home in Game 1 by double-digits (90-100) as a 7-point favorite, which is going to have a lot of people looking to take Indiana in Game 2. I'm looking the other direction here, as the Raptors are going lay it all on the line to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the series. 

It's also important to note that this play falls in a profitable NBA playoffs zig-zag system, which has us backing home teams off a home loss, who won more than 60% of their games and lost by more than 3-points in the previous matchups. Teams in this spot who are favored by 6 to 9 points are 47-26-2 (64.4%) ATS in the playoffs dating back to 2002. 

We also see that the Pacers are just 1-11 ATS in their last 12 off a upset win as a road dog, while the Raptors are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 home games when playing against a team with a winning record. Take Toronto! 

5* NBA Playoffs ATS No Brainer on Pistons + 

Detroit is showing great value here as a double-digit dog against the Cavaliers in their series opener. The Pistons played Cleveland tough during the regular season. They won 3 of the 4 meetings and the lone loss came by just 8 points. I'm not expecting Detroit to win this game, but I do think they are going to be able to keep it well within the number posted. 

The Pistons are simply built well to take on a team like the Cleveland, as they have the inside presence with Drummond to keep James from repeatedly attacking the rim for easy baskets. The Pistons also have the balance offensively to give the Cavaliers trouble on the defensive side of the ball. 

Cleveland went just 4-12 ATS against division opponents this season, winning by an average of just 2.2 ppg. Detroit on the other hand is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games and 4-1 in their last 5 against a division opponent. Take the Pistons! 

5* NBA Playoffs 1st Round Vegas Insider on Hawks -

I really like the value here with the Hawks laying a very reasonable number at home against the Celtics. Atlanta really came on strong at the end of the year and I look for that momentum to carry over into the postseason. Boston is a quality team, but are not a great road team and playing away from home in the playoffs is no easy task. 

Another big key here for me is playoff experience and Atlanta clearly has the edge in that department after advancing to the conference finals a year ago. The Hawks are also playing exceptional on the defensive side of the ball, especially after the All-Star break. You here a lot about the Spurs and how good they are on defense. The Hawks had the best defense efficiency rating after the break in the league at 96.8 with San Antonio second at 99.3. 

Atlanta is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games against a team with a losing road record. It's also important to note that the Hawks were just 2-6 ATS in their final 8 games, which is helping the number here. The key is that they are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6. Take Atlanta! 

4* NBA Playoffs Early Bird Total Annihilator on Pacers/Hawks UNDER

I'm expecting a low-scoring game in tomorrow's series opener between the Raptors and Pacers. The fact that both of these teams average right around 102.0 ppg, will have the public backing the over with this low total, but you can't overreact to regular season numbers. 

The playoffs are a completely different than the regular season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The intensity is simply taken to a whole new level and while both teams are good offensively, these are also two teams that no how to get after it on the defensive side of the ball. 

UNDER is 12-4 in the Pacers last 16 as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, 9-1 in their last 10 after scoring 60+ points in the 1st half of their last game and 6-2 in their last 8 road games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. UNDER is also 9-3 in the Raptors last 12 against the Eastern Conference and 24-15 in their last 39 after scoring 100+ in two straight games. Take the UNDER! 

4* NBA Over/Under Total Annihilator on Blazers/Nuggets OVER

The books have simply set the mark too low on tonight's total between the Blazers and Nuggets. While Portland is still fighting for playoff position, they are ensured that they won't finish worth than 6th. That's huge, as it means they will avoid having to face the Spurs and Warriors in the first round. 

The key here is the Blazers haven't been playing a whole lot of defense of late, even with them fighting for position. Portland has allowed at least 106 points in 4 straight games and 100+ in 11 of their last 14 overall.

I look for there woes to continue here against the Nuggets. While Denver only managed 84 in their last game, it came against one of the best defensive teams in the Jazz. Prior to that the Nuggets had scored 100+ in 3 straight. Defensively the Nuggets have allowed 100+ in 13 of their 14 and are giving up 105 ppg on the season. 

OVER is 10-2 in the Blazers last 12 after failing to cover the spread in 2 straight games and 4-0 in their last 4 against a team with a losing record. OVER is also 7-3 in the Nuggets last 10 road games and 4-0 in their last 4 off a SU loss. OVER is also 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Take the OVER! 

5* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Grizzlies +

The Grizzlies are showing great value here as a decently priced road dog against the Clippers. Memphis is still fighting for playoff position, while Los Angeles is locked into the No. 4 seed. The Grizzlies currently sit in sixth, 1/2-game back of Portland, but are also just 1/2-game ahead of seventh place Dallas. Avoiding the bottom two spots would keep them from having to play the Spurs in the first round. 

The Clippers aren't going to come out and say it, but you have to believe LA would rather face Memphis in the first round than the Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies don't figure to be much of a threat in the postseason, as they have lost both Conley and Gasol for the rest of the season. The Clippers also have no reason to be motivated for this game and their focus now is on getting as healthy as possible for the playoffs. 

Grizzlies are 23-13 ATS off a SU loss this season, while the Clippers are just 14-27 ATS in their last 41 home games off 3 or more consecutive wins and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games after making 50% or more of their 3-point shots in their previous game. Take Memphis! 

5* NBA Vegas ATS No Brainer on Jazz - 

The Jazz are showing great value here as a relatively small home favorite against the Mavericks tonight. While both teams are still fighting to secure one of the final two playoff spots in the west. Dallas currently sits in 7th place, 1-game ahead of the Jazz in 8th and 2-games in front of the Rockets in 9th. 

I look for the Jazz to be the more motivated team at home in this one, as the Mavericks have some breathing room and get to host the Spurs in their finale, which will likely have San Antonio resting most of their star players. You also have to factor in that Dallas could be without both Barea and Williams, as they are both listed as questionable. 

Utah is also the fresher team here. This will be just the 3rd game in the last 6 days for the Jazz, while the Mavericks will be playing their 3rd in the last 4 days and 2nd of a back-to-back road set. Jazz are 16-6 ATS this season as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points and it's worth noting they won the previous meeting 121-119 in Dallas, as the Mavericks are just 6-17 ATS in their last 23 revenging a close loss of 3-points or less. Take the Jazz! 

5* No Limit NBA Top Play on Suns - 

Phoenix is showing great value here as a small road favorite against the Pelicans. The public will be inclined to back the Pelicans at home, as the Suns aren't exactly a team most feel comfortable laying points with on the road. However, the situation here heavily favors Phoenix, which is why the books have them listed as the favorite.

New Orleans has basically lost everyone who they expected to play a major role this year to some kind of injury. The reserves and free agent signings have continued to play hard down the stretch, but this is one spot where I don't see the Pelicans being interested at all. New Orleans will be playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back set and 4th in the last 5 days overall. They won last night in LA 110-102, which adds to the likelihood of a letdown here against a bad team like Phoenix. Take the Suns! 

5* NBA Situational ATS No Brainer on Grizzlies + 

Memphis is showing great value here in what's an important game for both teams. While the Grizzlies have secured a playoff spot, they are still fighting for positioning. Right now Memphis is tied with Portland for 5th, which would have them playing the Clippers in the first round. If they end up 6-8 they will have to play either the Thunder, Spurs or Warriors. 

Dallas has won 5 straight to put them in a great position to make the playoffs, as they are 1-game ahead of 8th place Utah and 2.5 ahead of 9th place Houston. The recent run has been impressive, but I believe it has them overvalued here. Dallas has had to play at a much slower pace since losing Parsons and Williams, which I think plays into the strength of the Grizzlies. It also makes the 6.5-points that much more valuable, as this doesn't figure to be a high-scoring game. 

Memphis is 27-7 ATS in their last 34 off a win by 15 points or more as an underdog and are 30-13 ATS in their last 43 road games off an upset win as a home dog. Take Memphis +6.5! 

5* NBA Vegas Insider *BEST BET* on Kings - 

Sacramento is actually showing great value here as a 4.5-point home favorite against the Timberwolves. This is the ultimate letdown spot for Minnesota, as they pulled off a huge upset in Tuesday's 124-117 overtime win at Golden State, where they overcame a 17-point deficit. There's just no way the Timberwolves are able to come close in bringing that same kind of energy here on the road against the Kings. 

Sacramento has been hit or miss of late but I look for them to come out motivated here off a loss at home last time out. The Kings also should have plenty of motivation to avoid getting swept by Minnesota in the season series. If the Timberwolves come out flat, this game could get way out of hand early. Lay the Points! 

5* NBA Vegas Insider Game of the Week on Mavs +

Dallas is showing great value here as a home dog against the Rockets. In fact, my numbers suggest that the Mavericks should be the ones playing points. Dallas comes into this game having won 4 straight, but just aren't getting the respect they deserve due to the fact that they are dealing with injuries. Clearly the books are overreacting, as the Mavericks have gone 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games. 

Houston has been inconsistent all season and that's been the case of late. The Rockets are just 3-5 over their last 8, but are getting some love here after beating the Thunder 118-110 as a 3.5-point road dog. Key thing to keep in mind is OKC has nothing to play for right now (all but locked into the No.3 seed). 

This is basically a playoff game for these two teams and with that I give a big edge to the home team. Dallas currently sits 1/2-game ahead of 8th place Utah, but are just 1-game ahead of 9th place Houston. A win here could push the Mavericks 2-games up on the Rockets with just 4 to play.  Take Dallas! 

5* NBA Non-Conference Total of the Month on Suns/Hawks UNDER

I believe the books have set the bar way too high for tonight's total between the Suns and Hawks. Phoenix comes into his game really struggling to get anything going offensively. The Suns have failed to score 100 points in 3 straight and 8 of their last 10 overall. 

Their offensive woes figure to continue against the Hawks, who are going to come out extremely motivated off back-to-back losses to the Raptors and Cavaliers. Atlanta is currently sitting tied with Boston for the No. 3 seed in the east, but are just a 1/2 game ahead of both Miami and Charlotte. Homecourt is something the Hawks desperately want in the first round and getting the No. 3 seed ensures they won't see the Cavaliers until the conference finals. 

UNDER is 7-3 in the Hawks last 10 home games and 6-2 in their last 8 at home against a team with a losing record. UNDER is also 21-8 in the Suns last 29 after allowing 100 or more in 5 straight games and 10-2 in their last 12 road games in the 2nd half of the season against teams who are called for 21 or less fouls per game. UNDER is also a perfect 4-0 in the last 4 meetings of this series. Take the UNDER! 

5* NCAA Championship Game No Limit Top Play on Villanova + 

Both teams are coming off impressive wins in the Final 4 on Saturday. North Carolina defeated ACC rival Syracuse 83-66, while Villanova laid it on Oklahoma 95-51. I cashed in a huge ticket on the Wildcats against the Sooners (Game of Year) and I'm back on the Villanova bandwagon in the title game. 

Not to take anything away from the Tar Heels, but Syracuse was a favorable matchup for them, as unlike the other teams the Orange had beat up that point, North Carolina had a great understanding of how to attack their zone. The key to beating the Tar Heels is to force them into taking outside shots and limit easy looks in transition, two things Villanova does extremely well. I also look for the Wildcats to take away Marcus Paige to disrupt the flow of the Tar Heels offense. 

On the flip side of things, North Carolina defense isn't overwhelming and I look for them to struggle against the Wildcats, who can beat you both with the outside shot and their ability to drive  inside and get easy looks with their passing. If the outside shots continue to fall at the rate they have been so far in the tournament, Villanova has a chance to take control of this game and cruise to an easy win and cover. Take the Wildcats! 

5* NBA Situational ATS No Brainer on Pacers -

The Pacers are showing great value here as a mere 4-point favorite against the Knicks. Indiana comes into this game off an easy 115-102 win at Philadelphia yesterday and I look for them to carry over that momentum with another easy win today. The Pacers can't afford to lose to a team like New York right now, as they are sitting in the 8th and final playoff spot in the east, just two games up on the Bulls. 

New York comes into this game off an impressive 105-91 win at home against the Nets without Porzingis, which is definitely keeping this line low. What gets overlooked is the big advantage the Knicks had in that game with the Nets playing their 4th game in 5 days and fresh off a game the night before against the Cavaliers. Brooklyn simply didn't show up to play. 

There's simply not enough talent on the roster for the Knicks to compete with a motivated Pacers team without Porzingis. They also are without point guard Jose Calderon. New York is a mere 5-16 ATS in their last 21 as a home dog of 3.5 to 6 points and just 10-23 ATS in their last 33 home games after playing their previous game at home. Lay the points! 

5* Final Four Game of the Year on Villanova -

I'm not the least bit concerned about the fact that Oklahoma beat Villanova 78-55 earlier this season. While it's worth noting, these are two completely different teams right now. That game also saw Oklahoma shoot lights out, hitting 47% from the field and 54% from behind the 3-point line (14 of 26). Villanova on the other hand played one of their worst games of the season. The Wildcats shot just 31.7% from the field and were a miserable 4-32 (12.5%) from behind the 3-point line. 

Oklahoma is simply not that good of a defensive team and I'm confident we are going to see a much better showing from the Wildcats offense in this one. Let's not forget they just knocked off the best team in the Big 12 in Kansas, so taking down Oklahoma shouldn't be a problem. 

The big key here for me is the Villanova defense and how I believe it will give the Sooners problems. The Wildcats have been sensational on the defensive end in the NCAA Tournament holding all 4 opponents under 70 points. They made a talented Iowa offense look awful and held Kansas to just 59 points. 

One thing that gets lost in that first meeting with the Sooners, is the success that Villanova had against Buddy Hield. They held him to just 18 points on 6 of 17 shooting (zero assists). They made him work for everything he got and that's a staple for this team. Jay Wright isn't going to let your best player dominate the game. He's going to make the other guys step up. Without Hield playing at an elite level, I just don't trust the Sooners. 

If Villanova continues to shoot the ball as well as they have so far in the tournament, I think this game could actually get out of hand and the Wildcats could end up cruising to an easy win. Oklahoma is just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 after 15+ games against teams who average 12 or fewer turnovers per game and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 after 15+ games against a team with a winning record. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Late-Night ATS Heavy Hitter on Suns + 

Phoenix is showing great value here as a home dog against the slumping Wizards. We are seeing a big line here due to Washington being the team that desperately needs a win to stay in the playoff race, as they are 3-games back of the 8th and final playoff spot in the east. The Wizards failed in a similar spot last time out, losing 111-120 at Sacramento and have dropped 4 of 5 overall. 

Phoenix is one of the worst teams in the league, but they have been playing much better of late. They have covered 6 of their last 10 and were right there with a chance to win their last game at Milwaukee, but ended up losing and failing to cover in a 94-105 loss as a 8-point dog. 

I look for the Suns to come out motivated in this one at home, as they go up against former teammate Markieff Morris, who wanted nothing to do with them and demanded a trade. You also have to factor in the Wizards playing with tired legs, as this will be their 4th straight on the road and 3rd game overall in the last 4 days. 

Phoenix is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games off a loss by 10 or more points, while the Wizards are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 off a SU loss and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 against a team with a losing record. Take the points! 

5* No Limit NBA *BEST BET* on Grizzlies + 

Memphis is showing great value here as a decently priced home dog against the Raptors. The Grizzlies are simply being undervalued due to having lost 4 straight and 8 of 10 overall, but injuries have played a big part in that. Toronto also comes in off a big 105-97 home win and are perceived to be the much better team. 

While the Raptors are the better team, I don't see them being all that interested in this matchup. Toronto has made it clear that they aren't concerned about catching Cleveland for the No. 1 seed in the east and in the back of their minds, I believe they know their chances of Cleveland slipping are slim. That doesn't leave a whole lot to play for, as they are 6-games up on 3rd place Atlanta. Having just secured their 50th win of the season at home and a huge game against the Spurs on deck tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised if rest was the primary focus in this one. Either key players sitting or playing limited minutes. 

With Memphis they just got back Randolph and Tony Allen is healthy, giving them a formidable lineup, even with Gasol and Conley out. This game also means a lot more to the Grizzlies, who have made it clear they want the No. 5 seed. Right now they are just 1.5-games up on 6th place Portland. I expect a max effort here at home for Memphis. 

Grizzlies are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games, 11-2 ATS in their last 13 against the Eastern Conference and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 after a game where both teams scored 105 or more points. Take the points! 

4* NBA Situational Total No Brainer on Nets/Knicks UNDER

These two teams don't exactly like each other, which is a good sign that both will come out with some energy on the defensive side of the ball. With the way their offenses are playing, I believe we are getting some great value here with a total over 200 points. 

Brooklyn managed just 87 points on 37% shooting in their last game and aren't in a good spot to bounce back. The Nets will not only be playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, but this will be their 4th game in the last 5 days. Brooklyn will have no choice but to slow the tempo down and they already rank 21st in the league in pace. 

New York won't mind the slower tempo, as they rank 25th in pace. The Knicks also will be missing a huge piece of their offense, as Porzingis is doubtful with a shoulder injury and point guard Jose Calderon is questionable with a quad injury. Keep in mind that New York is coming into this game struggling offensively. They have scored 93 or less in each of their last 3 and 94 or fewer in 8 of their last 10. 

UNDER is 8-0 in the Knicks last 8 when playing on 1 day of rest, 5-0 in their last 5 home games against a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games, 5-1 in their last 6 off a SU loss, 13-3 in their last 16 home games overall and 7-1 in their last 8 against the Eastern Conference. Take the UNDER! 

4* NBA Situational ATS Annihilator on Celtics + 

This might seem like a small number for the Blazers to be laying at home, where they are a respectable 24-12 on the season, but I really like the Celtics in this spot. Boston is going to come out extremely motivated off an ugly 24-point loss at the Clippers in their last game. They have had a full 2 days to let that defeat sink in and keep in mind they had won 4 straight prior to that loss. 

Portland comes in having won 2 straight, but those wins came against the 76ers and Kings and neither was all that impressive. They only beat Philadelphia at home by 3 and Sacramento by just 12 with the Kings resting Cousins, Rondo and Gay. Overall the Blazers are not playing well. They are just 6-8 in their last 14 and all 6 wins have come against below average teams. One of their losses during this stretch was a 23-point defeat at Boston. The Celtics had some big advantages in that game that I'm confident will carry over to this game. 

Portland is just 14-31 ATS in their last 45 home games when revenging a road blowout loss by 20 or more points, while Boston is 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 off a SU loss by more than 10 points, 32-19 ATS in their last 51 as a road dog and 14-4 ATS in their last 18 road games with a total of 210 or more points. Take the points! 

5* NIT Championship Game ATS No Brainer on George Washington +

The Colonials are showing great value here as a dog against the Crusaders in the NIT Championship Game. George Washington played in the much stronger A-10 conference, while the Valparaiso built up their resume against bad teams in the Horizon. I was also much more impressed with the Colonials performance against San Diego St in the semifinals. George Washington made a very good Aztecs team look like they didn't belong on the same court. 

Offensively both of these teams have star players that they rely on. Alec Peters averages 18.4 ppg and 8.4 rpg for the Crusaders, while Tyler Cavanaugh averages 16.9 ppg and 7.6 rpg. The key here in my opinion is the supporting casts, which I give a strong edge to George Washington. The Colonials also get big contributions from Patricio Garino (14.1) and Kevin Larsen (12.1 ppg), while the only player for Valparaiso averaging double-figures is Keith Carter (10.4). 

Valparaiso is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 against a team with a winning record and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 following a SU win. George Washington is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games and 33-18 ATS in their last 51 against strong rebounding teams, who average 40 or more per game. Take the points! 

4* NBA Undervalued Underdog on Timberwolves +

I really like the value here with the Timberwolves as a decently priced home dog against the Clippers. Minnesota may be out of playoff contention, but are a young team fighting to get better down the stretch. That's evident by the fact that the Timberwolves  have won 3 of their last 4 and are 8-4 ATS in their last 12. 

I just don't see Los Angeles being motivated at all for this game against a bad team like Minnesota. Los Angeles is basically locked into the No.4 seed in the west. They are 5-games back of No. 3 Oklahoma City and 5.5-games ahead of No. 5 Memphis. LA also comes in off a big home game against the Celtics and have an even bigger game on deck tomorrow at Oklahoma City, which is a nationally televised game on TNT. 

Clippers are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games against a team that's won fewer than 40% of their home games. Minnesota on the other hand is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when playing on 1 day of rest, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 against a team with a winning record. Take the points! 

5* NBA No Limit Game of the Month on Bucks -

This might seem like a big number for Milwaukee to be laying at home, as the Bucks come into this game having lost 5 straight. However, those 5 losses have all come against quality opponents in the Jazz, Pistons, Cavaliers, Hawks and Hornets (3 of the 5 on the road).

I look for Milwaukee to come out extremely motivated and make easy work of the Suns. Keep in mind that despite their poor overall record, the Bucks are a respectable 21-15 at home this season. Phoenix on the other hand is just 7-30 on the road, where they are getting outscored on average by nearly 12.0 ppg. 

The Suns are also a team that's more interested in tanking for a better chance at the top pick than finishing the season strong. I just don't see the effort being there on the road tonight. Phoenix just played on the road in Minnesota in their last game and are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games after a road game where both teams scored 100+ points. They are also just 8-22 ATS in their last 30 road games overall and 8-24 ATS in their last 32 against a team with a losing record. 

Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 against a team with a losing record, 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 after 2 straight losses by 10 or more points. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Situational ATS Annihilator on Raptors -

We find the Raptors in a very similar spot to the Pistons, which we cashed on last night as a 3-point dog in a 88-82 outright win. Toronto is playing at home off an ugly 19-point home loss to the Thunder against a Hawks team that comes in having won 4 straight and 14 of their last 17 overall. 

As a result we are getting big time value on the Raptors at home, where they are a dominant 28-9 SU on the season. We can expect a max effort here from Toronto not only due to them coming off that ugly home loss, but this being a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in the east over the Hawks. 

One thing to keep in mind about Atlanta's recent run, is it's come against a soft schedule. Over their last 14 wins, only three have come against a team sitting in the top 5 in either conference and one of those was a home victory against the injury-depleted Grizzlies. One of their losses during this stretch was a 8-point defeat at Toronto, their third straight loss in the series. 

Raptors are 8-1 ATS in their 9 home games this season against teams who are outscoring opponents by 3+ points/game and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a winning road record. Take Toronto! 

4* NBA Situational ATS No Brainer on Pistons +

I was on the wrong end of Oklahoma City's 119-100 win at Toronto last night as a 3-point favorite, but that's not stopping me from going against the Thunder again tonight. The fact that Oklahoma City is almost an identical favorite at Detroit, who isn't considered to be as good as the Raptors is a good sign the books believe Detroit is the sharp play in this one. 

This is a bit of a letdown spot for OKC, as they really came out with a lot of energy against Toronto and have a huge home game on deck against the Clippers Thursday, which will be nationally televised on TNT. You also have to keep in mind that the Thunder were out for revenge last night against the Raptors, who had beat them on their home floor earlier this season. 

I just don't see Oklahoma City coming out with that same energy in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set on the road against a Detroit team they beat by 16 in the previous matchup. The Pistons on the other hand are going to come out extremely motivated following an embarrassing 95-112 home loss to the Hawks. 

Detroit is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 off an upset loss as a favorite and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games revenging a loss of 10 or more points. Thunder on the other hand are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games after playing a game as a road favorite and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games after a road game where both teams scored 100 or more points. Take the points! 

5* NIT No Limit NCAAB *BEST BET* on Valparaiso - 

I really like the value we are getting with Valparaiso as a small favorite in tonight's NIT Semifinal matchup against BYU. The Crusaders have really been impressive in the NIT with double-digit wins over Texas Southern (84-73), Florida State (81-69) and St Mary's (60-44). This is a team that was expected to make the NCAA Tournament and are out to prove something in the NIT. 

BYU is a quality team and have also won 3 straight to reach the semifinals. However, they were fortunate to get by Virginia Tech (80-77) and had to hold on for a 88-82 win over Creighton. The Cougars were just 10-8 on the road and will be playing a long way from home in this one. 

Offensively, BYU comes in averaging an impressive 84.0 ppg. A big part of that is their 3-point shooting, as they average 9 makes a game and are shooting 38.4% from long-distance. Valparaiso is a defensive juggernaut, as they only give up 62.2 ppg. They do an excellent job of limiting opponents from the outside. They only give up an average of 6 made 3-pointers per game and are holding opponents to just 32.7% shooting from behind the 3-point line. 

On the flip side of this, the Crusaders average 75.7 ppg and will be taking on a BYU defense that gives up 75.4 ppg on the road. I'll take my chances on the team that will have the much easier time offensively and defense is one thing that always travels well. BYU is also just 4-14 ATS in their last 18 road games in post-season tournament play, while Valpo is a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 with a line of +3 to -3. Lay the points! 

3* NBA Undervalued Underdog on Grizzlies +

The Grizzlies are currently sitting 5th in the west standings, but injuries have them flying under the radar to close out the season. Memphis desperately needs to secure a playoff spot, so they can turn their focus to getting healthy for the postseason. 

This is definitely a game the Grizzlies can win, even though the books have them listed as a big home dog. San Antonio will be resting Duncan, Parker and Ginobili, plus there figures to be a good chance that Kawhi Leonard sits this one out. Either way, it should allow Memphis to keep this game close. Keep in mind they just lost at San Antonio by just 6-points as a 13-point road dog in their last contest and that was with Parker, Ginobili and Duncan all playing. 

Memphis is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 off a SU loss, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning record and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 or more points in their previous game. San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 on the road against a team with a winning home record. Take the points! 

4* NBA Situational ATS Annihilator on Bulls + 

The Bulls are being way undervalued here due to their recent performances. Chicago followed up consecutive losses to the Knicks in a home-and-home set with an ugly 89-111 loss at Orlando on Saturday. Chicago is now a full 2 games back of the 8th and final playoff spot in the east and simply can't afford to lose this game.

Atlanta has been playing extremely well of late, as they have gone 13-3 over their last 16 games, but I just don't see the Hawks matching the intensity of the Bulls in this one. Atlanta will be playing their 2nd straight on the road and 3rd in the last 4 days. As poorly as Chicago has been playing, they are still a respectable 24-13 at home. 

Chicago did lose the most recent matchup in Atlanta 88-103, but are 34-19 ATS in their last 53 when revenging a loss of 10 or more points. The Bulls also seem to step up against the better teams. Chicago is 30-17 ATS in their last 47 against teams who are outscoring opponents by 3+ points/game. Take the points! 

5* Thunder/Raptors NBA Vegas Insider Top Play on Raptors +

The Raptors are showing exceptional value here as a home dog against the Thunder. Toronto is a dominant 28-8 at home this season and simply put should not be getting points on their home floor. Oklahoma City has won 7 straight, but really don't have anything to gain in the standings, as they are all but locked into the No. 3 seed in the west.

Toronto on the other hand is just 2.5-games back of Cleveland for the top spot in the east. Either way I expect a max effort here from the Raptors against a top level opponent, especially knowing that they are underdogs on their home floor. I expect Toronto's defense to be the difference in this one. The Raptors are giving up just 98.1 ppg at home, while OKC is allowing a staggering 106.2 ppg on the road. 

Thunder are just 3-11 ATS in their last 14 road games after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 and 0-9 ATS in their last 9 road games off a cover as a double-digit favorite. Raptors on the other hand are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning record. Take the points! 

4* NBA Situational ATS Annihilator on Wizards - 

Washington is 3-games back of the final playoff spot in the east with just 10 games left on the schedule. To say this is a must-win game against the Lakers is an understatement, as Washington can't like their chances in their next game at Golden State. I look for the Wizards to treat this like a playoff game and that should be more than enough to take down the Lakers and cover this spread. 

We are getting some value here due to the Wizards coming in off an ugly home loss to the Timberwolves as a 9-point favorite, which followed a 21-point home loss to the Hawks. Los Angeles is just playing out the season at this point and haven't shown much signs of life. Last time out they got beat by the Nuggets at home by 11. The Lakers are just 7-30 in their last 37 overall. 

Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 against a team with a losing record. They are also just 1-3 ATS as a home dog of 6.5 to 9 points this season and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 after 2 straight games where both teams scored 100+ points. Washington is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after 2 straight games allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 off 2 or more consecutive home losses. Lay the points! 

5* No Limit NCAA Tournament *BEST BET* on Notre Dame + 

These two teams met twice already. Notre Dame won at home 80-76 back on Feb. 6, but were destroyed 47-78 in the ACC Tournament. That ugly loss in the most recent matchup combined with the Tar Heels recent rout of Indiana has created some decent value here on the Irish. Keep in mind that Notre Dame went on a ridiculous 24-0 run and the Irish shot a miserable 30% from the field. 

You can overreact to one game and I don't think it's out of the question that Notre Dame pulls off the upset. Either way I like them to keep it within double-digits. Keep in mind it's a lot harder to blowout a team from the same conference in the Big Dance, as each team knows what the opponent wants to do on both sides of the ball. 

Underdogs this deep in the tournament are typically a wise investment and Notre Dame is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 as a neutral court underdog over the last 3 seasons. Irish are also 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games against teams who shoot 45% or better from the field and hold opponents to 42% or worse. Take the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament Total of the Year on Kansas/Villanova UNDER

This is going to seem like a low total based on what these two teams have done offensively in their first three games of the tournament. Villanova has scored 86, 87 and 92 points, while Kansas has put up 105, 73 and 79. The key is what these two teams have done defensively. 

The Wildcats are only giving up an average of 64.3 ppg in the tournament and Kansas is allowing just 67.7 ppg. I look for the defenses to outperform the offenses in this one, especially with the magnitude of this game and the winner going to the Final 4. Opponents are shooting just 39.7% against the Jayhawks on the season and that's saying something given the talent they face in the Big 12. Offensively Kansas shoots 42.2% from the 3-point line, but that plays into the strength of the Villanova defense, which has held opponents to just 33.9% shooting from long distance. 

UNDER is 17-4 in Kansas' last 21 games after after 15+ games against teams who shoot 45% or better from the field and 11-4 on the season against teams outscoring opponents by 4+ points/game. UNDER is also 10-2 in the Jayhawks last 12 games with a line of +3 to -3 and 8-2 in their last 10 off 2 straight wins by 10 or more points. Take the UNDER! 

4* NBA No-Doubt ATS Blowout on Jazz -

This might seem like a big number for Utah to be laying on the road, but the situation heavily favors the Jazz to not to turn this into a blowout. Utah is currently sitting tied with the Mavericks for the 8th and final playoff spot in the west, while Minnesota is just playing out the season. That's a big advantage for the Jazz with the Timberwolves in a huge letdown spot. 

Minnesota went on the road and pulled off a big upset last night, defeating the Wizards 132-129 as a 9-point underdog. The key is the game went into double-overtime. All 5 starters for the Timberwolves logged 40+ minutes. Coming out with any kind of motivation will be difficult to say the least, especially against a team like the Jazz who get after you defensively. 

Minnesota is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when playing on 0 days of rest, 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 125 or more and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after their starting 5 combined for 160 or more minutes (combined for 220). Utah is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a losing record. Lay the points!

4* NBA Situational ATS No Brainer on Pistons - 

The Pistons are showing great value here as a small home favorite against the Hawks. Both teams are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, which gives Detroit a big advantage playing at home. The Pistons are also coming into this game red-hot with 5 straight wins and are a solid 24-12 at home. 

It's important to note how both of these teams have responded in this spot. Atlanta has lost both times this season when playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back set on the road after playing the first at home. Detroit on the other hand has been money on no rest at home, going 7-1 ATS in their last 8. 

Another key factor here is motivation. Detroit is fighting for their playoff lives and have revenge on their mind from a heartbreaking 114-118 home loss to Detroit back on 3/16. Pistons are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games after 2 or more consecutive games that have gone over the total, 13-4 ATS in their last 17 home games after playing a game as a favorite and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games against a team with a winning road record. Take the Pistons! 

4* NBA Late-Night ATS Annihilator on Lakers + 

The Lakers are a difficult team for the public to back, even when playing at home against a bad team like the Nuggets. As a result, we find LA showing big time value at home tonight. Denver barely held on to beat the 76ers at home 104-103 in their last game. With no shot at making the playoffs, I don't see the Nuggets being all that interested in this one, especially with a much bigger game against the Clippers on deck. 

The Lakers come in off a 107-119 loss at Phoenix, but had been playing well over their previous 8 games, which all were at home. This is one of the rare spots LA has left on the schedule, where they can go in confident that they can get a win, so I expect a big effort here in this one. 

Denver is without Danilo Gallinari and there's a good chance Kenneth Faried will miss this game as well. These are two of the most important players for the Nuggets. Keep in mind Faried had 28 and 15 in Denver's win at LA earlier this season. 

Nuggets are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists, while the Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 off a SU loss by more than 10 points and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 after a game with 15 or less assists. Take the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament No Limit *BEST BET* on Notre Dame - 

The Fighting Irish are showing great value here at basically a pick against the Badgers. Wisconsin is getting a lot of love for their wins over Pittsburgh and Xavier, but both of those teams played right into the strength of the Badgers defense.

Wisconsin does an exceptional job of running teams off the 3-point line and forcing them to beat you inside. Teams like Pitt and Xavier that rely on the outside shot are ones they can compete with. 

On the flip side of this, teams who efficient at scoring inside have made easy work of the Badgers defense this season. If you can score on Wisconsin's defense, you can put the game away, as the Badgers are extremely limited on the offensive side of the floor.

It's going to take a light's out shooting performance from Wisconsin just to keep this game close and I'll take my chances on that not happening. Take Notre Dame! 

4* NCAA Tournament ATS No Brainer on Virginia -

Virginia is a team that simply isn't getting the respect they deserve here against the Cyclones. The Cavaliers have gone 15-3 over their last 18 games and those 3 losses came by a combined 8 points. Iowa State is a quality team, but are going to be outmatched in this one. The Cyclones have had an easy route to the Sweet 16, having played Iona and Arkansas-Little Rock. Even with those two wins, Iowa State is just 7-7 over their last 14. 

The key here is how these two teams matchup. Iowa State wants to push the pace and speed the game up. That's not something you want to do against a dominant defensive team like Virginia. The Cavaliers aren't known for having a great offense, but they were actually one of the more efficient offensive teams in the country. Iowa State doesn't play any defense and has zero to no depth, which I believe will be a huge factor with Virginia's aggressive style. Both offense should be able to score, the key is that the Cavaliers will the ones getting more stops on the defensive side of the ball. Lay the points! 

4* NCAAB Sweet 16 Vegas Insider on Maryland +

I really like the value here with the Terrapins as a decently priced dog against the Jayhawks. Kansas is the #1 seed and have rolled past their first two opponents, covering the spread in both games, including a 13-point win over a red-hot UConn team in their last game. Maryland on the other hand struggled to put away South Dakota State and needed a late run to win comfortably over Hawaii. I don't think there's any doubt this line is inflated. 

The key here is that the Terrapins possess a very difficult matchup for Kansas. Maryland has the bigs inside to match up with the Jayhawks frontline. Kansas also plays a style of defense that is going to benefit Trimble and company. When the Terrapins offense struggles, it's due to teams taking away the drive from Trimble and forcing him to shoot. Kansas wants to take away the 3-point shot and are willing to let their opponents penetrate. This is going to allow Maryland to get into a rhythm offensively and it's not out of the question that they win this game outright. Take the points! 

4* NBA Situational Undervalued Underdog on Nets +

I was fortunate enough to get this bet in early before the line dropped, but I'm still all over Brooklyn in this spot (play is still recommended at current line of +6). This is a horrible spot for the Cavaliers and there's a good chance multiple starters (including LeBron) will set this game out. Cleveland is playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set and their 5th game overall in the last 7 days. 

When this team isn't at full strength and/or are playing with tired legs, they have really struggled. We saw them lose at Miami by 21 in the 2nd game of a back-to-back and that was with no one taking the night off. Prior to that they lost 85-94 at Utah in the 2nd game of a back-to-back. 

Brooklyn is a bad team and has nothing left to play for, but are also a team we don't have to worry about tanking. That makes the Nets a dangerous team at home tonight against the Cavs. Brooklyn has been playing much better of late and a big reason for that is they are giving guys like Sean Kilpatrick a chance to showcase their talents. They are still playing extremely hard and I don't see that changing, regardless of who suits up for Cleveland in this one. 

Cavaliers are just 11-21 ATS on the season against a team with a losing record, 9-20 ATS in their last 29 off a home win where they scored 110 or more points and 8-21 ATS in their last 29 road games after scoring 100+ in 4 straight games. Take the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament Game of the Year on Villanova -

The Wildcats are showing great value here against the Hurricanes. Villanova is shooting the lights out of the basketball right now and may very well be the best team in the tournament that no one is talking about with a legit shot to win it all. Previous years the Wildcats have stumbled in the tournament, but they came in not shooting the ball well. 

This year's team is a whole different beast. Not only can they light it up from the outside, but they can penetrate and score inside, plus get easy baskets in transition. They are also a lot better defensively than what people give them credit for. The pressure they put on the Iowa guards put the game away early. Villanova does an exceptional job of taking away the opposing teams point guard. If the Wildcats can limit Rodriguez the Hurricanes are going to struggle to keep up offensively. Other team that's have taken away Rodriguez have had great success against the Hurricanes and those teams aren't nearly as strong defensively as Villanova. Lay the points! 

5* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month on Blazers - 

The Trail Blazers are showing great value here at home against the Mavericks. These two teams just played in Dallas on Sunday, which the Mavericks won 132-120 in overtime. It's extremely difficult beating the same team in consecutive games, especially when that next meeting is on the road. 

I look for Portland to come out with one of their best efforts of the season tonight and put away the Mavericks early. Even with the win over the Blazers, Dallas is just 2-7 in their last 9 overall. Things don't figure to get better now that they lost Chandler Parsons to a season-ending injury. 

We are also catching Portland undervalue due to a brutal schedule they have had to deal with of late. The Blazers have played 11 of their last 13 on the road. There's no doubt in my mind they will be extremely motivated to get back on track at home. This is also a tough spot for the Mavericks, as they could find themselves looking ahead to Friday's road showdown against the Warriors. 

Dallas is just 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games after covering the spread in their last contest and 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 road games against a team with a winning home record. Portland is 13-4 ATS this season as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points, 11-3 ATS in their last 14 after losing 3 of their last 4 and a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 off a SU loss by more than 10 points. Lay the points! 

4* NBA No-Doubt ATS Blowout on Celtics - 

The Celtics are showing big time value here as a small home favorite against the Raptors. Toronto is simply way overvalued right now due to having won 4 straight and 13 of their last 16 overall. The Celtics snapped out of a funk that saw them lose 4 straight with back-to-back blowout wins over the 76ers and Magic. 

I look for Boston to come out the more motivated team in this one, as they are sick and tired of losing to the Raptors. Boston has lost all 3 of the previous meetings this season, including a recent 14-point defeat at Toronto last week. 

The Celtics are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games after scoring 105+ points in back-to-back games and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. Toronto on the other hand is just 11-22 ATS in their last 33 after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Situational ATS Annihilator on Hawks + 

This is a great spot to back the Hawks in basically a pick'em on the road against the Wizards. Atlanta is going to be out for some serious revenge here, as they just lost at home to Washington on Monday 102-117 as a 7-point favorite. 

It's extremely difficult to beat the same team in consecutive games, especially a quality team like the Hawks. Washington is simply getting too much respect due to have won 5 straight. They also played a near perfect game against Atlanta, shooting 50.5% from the field. The other key here is the Hawks have been playing extremely well of late. Atlanta had won 5 straight and 10 of their previous 12 before the defeat to the Wizards. 

Washington is just 6-17 ATS in their last 23 home games off an upset win as a home dog and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 off a road win where they scored 110 or more points. They are also just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record. Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 following a double-digit loss at home, and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Take Atlanta! 

4* Creighton/BYU NIT ATS No Brainer on BYU - 

I believe we are getting some great value here with BYU due to the fact that Kyle Collinsworth is listed on the injury report as questionable with the flu. Collinsworth has had a couple days to recover and his teammates are confident that he will be out there for this game. I expect the same from the senior standout. 

While there's a good chance Collinsworth plays, we know for sure that Creighton will be without guard Isaiah Zierden. That's a big loss. Zierden averages 10.2 ppg and is the Bluejays top 3-point threat. 

The other big key here is the game being played at BYU, where the Cougars are 15-2 on the season. Creighton on the other hand is just 6-9 on the road and have dropped 4 straight away from home. Both teams average right around 80.0 ppg offensively, but BYU allowed just 69.5 ppg at home and Creighton gives up 77.7 ppg on the road. 

BYU failed to cover the spread in their last game against Virginia Tech, but are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 following a game where they failed to beat the number. The Cougars are also 25-9 ATS in their last 34 home games off a win by 6 points or less. Lay the points! 

5* No Limit NBA *BEST BET* on Nets + 

Brooklyn is showing great value here as a decently priced home dog against the Hornets. Charlotte is in the ultimate letdown spot here, as they used every ounce of energy they had in last night's improbable win over the Spurs. The Hornets trailed 7-30 early in the 2nd quarter, but were able to rally for a 91-88 victory. 

I just don't see Charlotte coming out with the kind of energy needed to turn this into a blowout. Not only are the Hornets playing the 2nd of a back-to-back set on the road, but this will be their 5th game in the last 7 days overall. It's also important to keep in mind that Charlotte is not the same team on the road as they are at home. The Hornets are just 13-19 on the road, compared to 27-11 at home. 

Brooklyn isn't a great team by any means, but I expect the Nets to come out with some energy at home after getting the last 2 days off. The Nets will also be getting back Brook Lopez after he sat out the last game.

Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 following a SU loss by more than 10 points, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 after a game where they failed to cover the spread and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 when playing on 2 days of rest. Take the points! 

4* NIT Late-Night ATS No Brainer on San Diego St - 

The Pac-12 has been a major disappointment in the NCAA Tournament. Out of the 7 teams that got invited, only one team made the Sweet 16 (Oregon), with several losing in the 1st round. I see no reason to think that the Pac-12 is going to show any better in the NIT. 

I definitely like the value here with the Aztecs laying a relatively small number at home against the Huskies. Washington had to rally from an early deficit to escape with a 107-102 win over Long Beach State at home in their NIT opener. Now they go on the road where they have really struggled this season (6-9).

Making matters worse is they are taking on a pissed off San Diego State team that is out to show the committee they made a mistake not including them in the Big Dance. The Aztecs cruised to an easy 79-55 win at home over IUPU-Ft Wayne in their NIT opener, improving to 14-4 on their home floor this season.

It's also worth noting that San Diego State more than proved themselves against the Pac-12 in non-conference play. They only lost by 5 on the road at Utah and crushed Cal by 14 on a neutral court. 

San Diego State is 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 following a SU win by more than 20 points and 24-14 ATS in their last 38 home games as a favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. Washington is just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 45 or more points in the 1st half of their previous game and 14-20 ATS in their last 34 as a road dog of 3.5 to 6 points. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Situational No Doubt Blowout on Pistons -

This might seem like a big number for the Pistons to be laying against a division opponent, but Detroit should have no problem taking down the Bucks by at least 8 points tonight. Milwaukee is all but eliminated from playoff contention and are already starting to look at developing their younger players. Detroit on the other hand needs every win they can get, as they sit tied for the 8th and final playoff spot in the east with Chicago. 

The Bucks are also a horrible road team. They are just 9-26 away from home on the season, losing by an average of 7.4 ppg. The key here is that we are catching Milwaukee in a really bad spot, as they will be on no rest after hosting the Jazz yesterday. 

Detroit is in the midst of a 9-game homestand. After losing a hard fought game to Atlanta, they have won 2 straight in impressive fashion. With the Magic on deck, there's no reason for the Pistons not to show up for this contest. 

Bucks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games when they come in having lost 2 of their last 3 games, while the Pistons are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games after playing a game as a favorite and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games as a favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. Lay the points! 

5* NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month on Hornets + 

Charlotte is showing great value here as a decently priced home dog against the Spurs. This is simply a bad spot for San Antonio off that huge win at home against the Warriors. The Spurs invested everything they had in beating Golden State and are almost certainly going to suffer a letdown on the road against a Hornets team that is quietly playing their best basketball of the season. 

Charlotte comes in off a 93-101 loss at home to the Nuggets as a 9-point favorite, which is definitely helping the value here. However, that lackluster performance against Denver, likely had a lot to do with them looking ahead to this game. The Hornets are 15-4 over their last 19 games and haven't lost back-to-back games when playing at home all season. 

This is also a big revenge game for Charlotte, as they got embarrassed by 20-points at San Antonio earlier this season. Hornets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 when revenging a road loss of 10 or more points and 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games against a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. Spurs are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 off a SU win and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 against the east. Take the points! 

4* NCAA Tournament ATS Annihilator on Hawaii + 

The Terrapins got pushed to the limit in their opening round game against South Dakota State, while Hawaii made easy work of a Cal team that was playing their best basketball coming into the Tournament. I know the Golden Bears were without Wallace, but I don't know that he would have made that big of a difference. 

Hawaii only lost by 3-points to Oklahoma in non-conference play, while also beating UNI by 16. One thing that I really like about the Rainbow Warriors, is they have been competitive in just about every game. Only 1 of their losses was by more than 8-points. You also have to factor in the Terrapins haven't been playing all that great down the stretch. Even with the win over the Jackrabbits, they are just 4-5 in their last 9. 

Hawaii is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against teams who force 12 or fewer turnovers/game, including a perfect 8-0 mark this season. The Warriors are also 18-8 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games and 13-4 ATS in their last 17 tournament games. Take the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament Vegas Insider *BEST BET* on Syracuse -

Middle Tennessee played a near perfect game against Michigan State and as a result are coming into today's Round of 32 matchup against Syracuse way overvalued. It's also a lot harder for a team like the Blue Raiders to bounce back off a monumental win like they had against the Spartans, who many had winning the tournament. 

One of the keys here is that the Orange are a difficult team to prepare in just 1 day. Syracuse's zone is not the same kind of zone that teams are use to facing. You might think that given how well Middle Tennessee shoots the 3-ball, the zone would be a good fit for them. However, opponents are shooting just 30.4% from behind the 3-point line against Syracuse this season. They also average 3 fewer attempts than what they normally put up. 

Adding to all of this is a strong system backing a fade of the Blue Raiders. Underdogs of 3.5-9.5 points who are 4 or more consecutive wins are just 20-52 (28%) ATS in the NCAA Tournament when seeded 13 through 16. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Situational ATS No Brainer on Clippers - 

This might seem like a big number for the Clippers to be laying on the road playing on no rest in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, but it's for good reason. The Pelicans aren't expected to have Anthony Davis and that gives them little to no chance of being competitive with the injury situation that they have. 

Los Angeles lost yesterday 102-113 at Memphis and that is going to have the Clippers coming out extremely motivated for a win here. Keep in mind they followed up a 87-108 loss at San Antonio on  Tuesday with a 122-106 win at Houston the next night. This also isn't a horrible back-to-back spot, as LA had two days off prior to playing the Grizzlies. 

Pelicans are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 against a team with a winning record and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 60+ points in the 1st half of their last game. Clippers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 following a SU loss and 13-4 ATS in their last 17 after a game where they failed to cover the spread. Lay the points! 

4* Warriors/Spurs NBA Primetime Main Event on Spurs - 

This is the game that everyone has been waiting for and I really like the value we are getting with the Spurs as a small home favorite. San Antonio  is a perfect 34-0 at home this season and have won a ridiculous 32 straight regular season home games against the Warriors. 

Not only is this a great line to get the Spurs at home, but this is a huge revenge spot for San Antonio. The Spurs got embarrassed by the Warriors in Golden State earlier this season, losing by a final of 90-120. To say this is a statement game for the Spurs is an understatement. 

It's also worth noting San Antonio has a big edge here in the scheduling department. The Warriors had to play last night in Dallas and now are on the road for a second straight game without rest. This is also their 3rd game in the last 4 days. The Spurs on the other hand had yesterday off and will be playing just their 3rd game int he last 6 days. 

San Antonio is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games when revenging a loss where they allowed 100 or more points and have won these games by an average of 13.7 ppg. Lay the points! 

4* NCAA Tournament Vegas Insider on Connecticut + 

The Huskies are showing great value here as a near double-digit dog against the Jayhawks. Connecticut didn't play well at all in the 1st half against Colorado, but returned to the form that won them the AAC Tournament in the 2nd half. The Huskies are playing with all kinds of momentum and aren't going to be the least bit intimidated by the Jayhawks. 

Kansas is simply overvalued due to the fact that they are the #1 overall seed in the tournament and fresh off a 26-points win over Austin Peay, where they put up a ridiculous 107 points. Connecticut isn't going to let the Jayhawks run all over them. They are going to limit their easy looks in transition and really slow the game down. It's not out of the question that the Huskies win this game outright. 

Connecticut is 24-10 ATS in their last 34 games when listed as a underdog on a neutral court and a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 NCAA Tournament games. Kansas on the other hand is just 2-9 ATS over the last 2 seasons against teams who average 12 or less turnovers after 15+ games. Take the points! 

5* No Limit NCAA Tournament *BEST BET* on Iowa State -

I really like the value here with the Cyclones as a decently priced favorite against the Trojans. Arkansas-Little Rock is fortunate just to be playing today, as they trailed by 13-points with less than 4 minutes to play against Purdue on Thursday. The Trojans rallied from that deficit to force overtime, where they won in double-overtime 85-83. 

The key thing to keep in mind here is that they are playing in the thin-air of Denver. That's going to make bouncing back on just 1-day of rest very difficult. Another advantage here for Iowa State is they got the chance to watch the Trojans after their easy 13-point win over Iona. The Cyclones play at a fast pace and that's going to make it even harder on Little Rock to keep up on the scoreboard. 

The Trojans are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 after a game where both teams scored 80+ points and 3-14 ATS in their last 17 road games after a combined score of 165 or more. Iowa State on the other hand is an impressive 13-4 ATS in their last 17 tournament games. Lay the points! 

4* NCAA Tournament Situational ATS ANNIHILATOR on Texas A&M - 

There's been plenty of beef about how Texas A&M got a #3 seed and Kentucky got a #4 seed. That's not the Aggies fault and I look for them to come out with a chip on their shoulder against an inferior Green Bay team. 

It's important to note that I think Kentucky is one of the best teams in the country and were deserving of a better seeding. With that said, Texas A&M could have just as easily beat them in the SEC Tournament title game (lost in OT). That  loss to the Wildcats is the Aggies only defeat in their last 9 games. Keep in mind this team was ranked in the Top 5 at one point this season. 

The Phoenix winning the Horizon Tournament was a HUGE surprise. They went just 11-7 in league play and almost everyone thought that it was going to be either Valparaiso, Oakland or Wright State. Simply put, this team is going to be outclassed when they take the floor and their lack of defense is going to allow Texas A&M to turn this into a blowout. 

Keep in mind this team lost to Georgia Tech by 30 in non-conference play and allowed 107 points in the process. Lay the points! 

3* NBA Undervalued Underdog on Magic +

Orlando is showing great value here as a near double-digit home dog against the Cavaliers. The Magic have covered two straight and 4 of their last 6 overall. This is a game they will definitely be motivated to play their best. Getting the best team in the east on their home floor. 

The Cavaliers are simply overvalued due to having won 7 of their last 9 and going up against a bad team. However, this isn't a great spot for Cleveland. They are coming off a hard fought win over the Mavericks at home and have to turn around and play Miami tomorrow. The Heat are a team that we know LeBron James wants to be at his best against, so don't expect a max effort tonight from the King. 

Orlando is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games, while Cleveland is 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 against the Eastern Conference and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 against a team with a losing record. 

We also find a strong system in play on Orlando. Underdogs who have allowed 105 or more points in 3 straight games against an opponent that is off a win by 6 points or less are 41-17 (71%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. Take the points! 

4* NCAA Tournament No Doubt ATS Blowout on Cal - 

A lot of the attention in the Pac-12 is going to Oregon and Utah, but I think the most dangerous team in the field from that conference is the Golden Bears. Cal has two of the best freshmen in the country that no one talks about in Jaylen Brown and Ivan Rabb. Once these two got a better understanding of what head coach Cuonzoc Martin wanted, this team took off down the stretch. 

The Golden Bears won 9 of their last 11 games with their two losses coming at Arizona by just 3-points (should have won that game) and to Utah by 4 in the Pac-12 Tournament. Keep in mind they did beat Utah at home by 13 and Oregon by 20. They also lost by just 1-point on the road against Virginia back in non-conference play and very easily could have won that game. 

The scary thing about Cal is not only do they have a balanced offensive attack (5 players averaging in double-figures), they are one of the best defensive teams in the country. One thing Cal does extremely well is not let teams get quality looks from behind the 3-point line. They also aren't easy to score on inside. Hawaii is a team that loves to shoot the 3-ball, which makes this a perfect matchup for the Bears. 

Cal is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall and once again I feel like they are being way undervalued. They also have gone 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 against a team with a winning record. Lay the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament Vegas Insider *BEST BET* on Syracuse - 

You could make a strong case that the Orange don't belong in the Tournament, but that's besides the point now. The key here is that this is a great matchup for Syracuse, plus I'm not all that convinced that the A-10 was as good as people think. 

Dayton had some quality non-conference wins, but they also lost by 29-points to Xavier and fell at home to Chattanooga. The Flyers are a team that likes to use a lot of movement on offense to create easy looks. That isn't going to be all that effective against Syracuse's zone. In fact, Dayton really struggled this season against teams who played exclusively zone defense. 

On the other side of the ball, Dayton does an outstanding job of protecting the rim and not letting team get easy looks inside. That's great if you were playing a team that likes to pound the ball inside, but the Orange are a team that loves to shoot the 3-point shot. They have four different plays who each attempted over 100 3-point shots this season and all four hit at least 34%. 

I'll put my trust in Boeheim to have Syracuse ready to play and wouldn't be shocked if the Orange won this one going away. Syracuse is 32-14 ATS in their last 46 neutral court games as an underdog and 28-11 ATS in their last 39 when listed as a dog of 6 or less on a neutral floor. Take the points! 

5* NCAA Tournament Opening Round GAME OF THE YEAR on Providence - 

Of all the first round games of the NCAA Tournament, this is without a doubt my favorite play. Providence is built for postseason success. They have an elite guard in Kris Dunn and a matchup nightmare in 6-9 forward Ben Bentil. USC on the other hand is a team that I didn't feel deserved to make the tournament. 

Almost all of the Trojans success this season came at home, where they finished the year 16-2. USC won just 5 games on the road and none of those were against a team as talented as what they will face in the Friars. Making things even tougher on the Trojans is they got the unfortunate draw of having to play in Raleigh. Traveling clear across the country isn't going to help those road problems. 

Another thing I look at is how a team closed out the year. USC went just 3-7 over their last 10 ames. That included a 11-point loss at home to Utah, 20-point loss at Stanford, 22-point loss at Cal and 10-point loss at home to Oregon. 

I also give a big edge here to the Friars with head coach Ed Cooley and his ability to prepare for an opponent. He's going to have his team ready for what USC likes to do offensively and they aren't going to let the Trojans get out and get easy points in transition. All this adds up to what should be any easy win for Providence. Lay the points! 

3* NCAA Tournament Undervalued Underdog on Chattanooga +

There's going to be those that don't understand why Indiana is 5-seed after winning the Big 10 regular season title, but I actually think the committee seeded them accordingly. Indiana played an easy non-conference schedule and had some ugly losses. They to Wake Forest and UNLV, plus got routed by Duke by 20.

They also played the easiest Big Ten schedule, which can't be overlooked. They simply didn't have to go through the same grind of schedule as the other teams. My belief that this team is overrated came to form when the Hoosiers lost to Michigan in their first game of the Big Ten Tournament. 

Indiana's offensive is built around the 3-point shot, which is something that doesn't always travel well. Chattanooga did a decent job of defending the 3-pointer and have the players who can make life difficult for Yogi Ferrell. 

I wouldn't be shocked if the Mocs pulled off the outright upset in this one. Indiana is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games played in the NCAA Tournament. Chattanooga is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 against a team with a winning percentage above 60% and 8-1 ATS over the last 2 seasons after 15+ games when playing against a team with a winning record. Take the points! 

3* NCAA Tournament No Doubt BLOWOUT on Miami - 

The Hurricanes are a No. 3 seed, but could have easily been a No. 2 seed. Miami tied with Virginia for 2nd in the ACC at 13-5, just 1-game back of North Carolina.  I look for the Hurricanes to have no problem here in what is a great matchup for them against Buffalo. 

The Bulls got into the tournament by winning the MAC Tournament, but this isn't one of the teams I think you ride the momentum with. Buffalo went just 10-8 in the MAC during the regular season and had lost 5 of 8 before going on that run in the MAC Tournament. During their 3-game run in the MAC Tournament, Buffalo made a ridiculous 35 of 80 (44%) from behind the 3-point line. 

The problem for the Bulls is the Hurricanes aren't going to let them get looks from the outside. They ranked 22nd in the country in 3-point shots allowed. Not only does Miami do a good job of taking away the 3-point shot, they don't foul and protect the rim. 

With Buffalo struggling to get anything going offensively, this game should get out of hand quickly. The Bulls are not a good offensive team and that's saying something given they play in a small conference. They allowed 78.3 ppg on the road. Miami should score at will here and win by 20+ no problem. 

Miami is 8-2 ATS in their 10 games this season against teams who average 77 or more points/game and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 non-conference games. Lay the points! 

4* NCAA Tournament Early Bird NO BRAINER on Connecticut - 

The Huskies caught fire at the right time once again. With their tournament hopes firmly on the bubble, Connecticut took matters into their own hands and went out and won the American Athletic Tournament title. The most impressive thing about that feat is they went on to win two more games after a 4-overtime thriller against Cincinnati. 

I look for the Huskies to carry over that momentum with an easy win here against a Colorado team that I don't think is anything special. Most of Colorado's success came at home, where the Buffaloes finished the season 16-1. Their few road (includes neutral sites) wins weren't all that impressive either. They beat Auburn, Colorado State, Penn State, Stanford and Washington State (twice). 

This is also a bad matchup for the Buffaloes. Colorado is a team that likes to get out and score in transition. Their offensive production was way down against teams who didn't allow them easy baskets in transition. UConn excels at not allowing teams to score in transition On the flip side of this, the Buffaloes are really good at not allowing team open looks from the outside. The Huskies would much rather prefer to beat you inside. 

Connecticut has gone an impressive 36-15-1 ATS in their last 52 neutral site games, including a 15-3 ATS mark in their last 18 NCAA Tournament games. Colorado on the other hand has failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 NCAA Tournament games and are a mere 3-13 ATS in their last 16 post-season tournament games. Lay the points! 

3* NBA Situational No-Doubt BLOWOUT on Kings - 

I believe the books have set a low number here trying to adjust for the Kings playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set. While this would normally be a decent spot to go against Sacramento, I love the value here with them going up against the Pelicans. 

New Orleans has been devastated by injuries and even when they were somewhat healthy they struggled on the road. The Pelicans are just 7-27 away from home on the season and this is far from an ideal spot. New Orleans will be concluding a 5-game road trip and will be playing their 4th game in the last 6 days. 

The Kings snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 106-98 win over the Lakers last night. I don't see them looking past this game, as they have lost each of the previous 3 meetings this season against the Pelicans. No team wants to get swept by an opponent, so expect a big effort here from Sacramento. 

New Orleans is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 road games after playing their previous game as a road dog and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 55 or more in the 1st half of 2 straight games. Sacramento on the other hand is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 off a SU win and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Lay the points! 

5* Tulsa/Michigan First Four NO BRAINER on Tulsa +

The media has taken it out on Tulsa and how they didn't deserve to be included in the field of 68. That makes the Golden Hurricanes a dangerous team. It also has them showing great value here against the spread, as the public wants nothing to do with them. 

Michigan on the other hand is way over-valued due to upsetting Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament. Keep in mind they could have just as easily lost their tournament opener against Northwestern and would be playing in the NIT. Indiana has also had serious problems playing well in the Big Ten tournament, so that win isn't as impressive as you might think.  Prior to those two wins they had lost 6 of their previous 9. I don't trust this team away from home and fully expect the Golden Hurricanes to win this game outright. 

Tulsa has gone an impressive 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games. They are also a strong 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 off a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Michigan is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 against at team with a winning record. Take the points! 

4* NBA No Limit VEGAS INSIDER on Pistons -

Detroit is showing great value here at basically a pick'em at home. A big reason for that is they come in off an ugly 84-124 loss at Washington. That defeat came in the final of a 4-game road trip and was their 3rd game in the last 4 days. The Pistons return home where they have won 3 straight, including a 20-point win over the Blazers and 13-point win against the Raptors. 

Atlanta has been playing well of late, as they come in having won 7 of their last 9, but this is a tough spot for the Hawks. Atlanta just played 2 straight at home after a 5-game road trip. Now they have to go on the road for this one game before returning home for 3 straight. 

Detroit has won 2 of the last 3 meetings and will be out for revenge from a 107-100 loss at Atlanta in the most recent matchup. The Pistons are 22-11 ATS in their last 33 home games when revenging a road loss and 14-5 ATS in their last 19 home games after playing their previous game on the road. Take Detroit! 

3* NIT Late-Night Vegas Line Mistake on IPFW + 

San Diego State is the more talented team in this matchup, but you can't just look at them when handicapping the NIT. It's all about motivation and the edge here has to go to IPFW. The Aztecs were every bit deserving of a NCAA Tournament bid, but a loss to Fresno State in the MWC Tournament title game cost them. 

It's extremely difficult for teams like San Diego State to get motivated for a NIT game when they miss out on the NCAA Tournament because they lost their conference title game, especially when they were the clear-cut favorite to represent their conference (16-2 regular season record in the MWC). 

Playing at home isn't going to be a big enough advantage here for the Aztecs and I wouldn't be surprised if it was a less than a full house given the opponent. The Mastadons on the other hand are going to be highly motivated to showcase their talents against a team like San Diego State. 

Keep in mind the Aztecs are team built on energy and defense, two things that they likely won't have for this game. San Diego State doesn't want to be here and they will be playing their 4th game in 6 days after playing 3 straight days in the MWC Tournament. Take the points! 

4* Vanderbilt/Wichita St First Four ATS No Brainer on Wichita State -

The Shockers are one of the most dangerous double-digit seeds in the field. Wichita State opened the season ranked inside the Top 10 and had it not been for injuries early in the year, this team would be seeded much better than a #11. 

Vanderbilt has some quality wins inside the SEC against Texas A&M and Kentucky, which I'm sure will catch the eye of some. However, both of those wins came at home. When this team has been matched up against a top level opponent on the road or a neutral floor, they have failed to deliver. In fact, the Commodores went just 5-11 away from home with the wins coming against St. Johns, Wake Forest, Tennessee, Auburn and Florida. 

The dynamic duo of Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet will be too much for Vanderbilt to overcome in this one. Wichita State is a dominant 20-8 ATS in their last 28 neutral court games as a favorite of 6 points or less and a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 off a game where they shot 20% or worse from behind the 3-point line. Lay the points! 

5* NBA TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Celtics/Pacers OVER

While the Celtics failed to score 100+ for the first time in 9 games in their last game and the Pacers managed just 75 points at Atlanta last time out, I look for both offenses to put on a show tonight. The Celtics 98-point effort against the Rockets was simply a result of an off night shooting. Boston comes in averaging 106.1 ppg. 

Both of these team rank in the top 10 in pace of play, with the Celtics the better of the two at No. 3. With Boston coming into this game having not played since last Friday, we can expect the Celtics to be running up and down the floor. They should be able to have their way with a Pacers defense that has given up 100+ in two straight. 

I also look for Indiana to score at will here. The Celtics are giving up 103.7 ppg on the road overall and have allowed 113.6 ppg over their last 5 away from home. No surprise, every one of those games finished over the total. 

OVER is 38-15 in Boston's last 53 road games when playing with 3 or more days of rest and the OVER is 36-7 over the last 5 seasons in games with a total of 200 or more where you have a team playing 3 or less games in 10 days that has lost 2 of their last 3. OVER is also 46-19 on Tuesday over the last 5 seasons when you have a team off a road blowout loss by 20 or more. Take the OVER! 

3* NBA Situational Oddsmakers Error on Suns - 

Phoenix is showing great value here at basically a pick'em at home against the Timberwolves. Minnesota comes into this game off a surprising 99-96 win at Oklahoma City as a 12-point dog. That along with the fact that the Wolves have covered 3 of their last 4, has them way overvalued here. 

The Suns have gone just 5-33 over their last 38 games, including 3 straight losses coming into this contest. However, injuries have played a big part in their poor play. Brandon Knight just returned after a near 2 month absence and put up 30 points in a 116-123 loss at Golden State as a 19-point dog. With Knight back in the mix, Phoenix is a completely different team and simply should be favored by more at home against an equally bad team in Minnesota. 

Timberwolves are just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 after covering the spread in 3 of their last 4, 19-40 in their last 59 off a road win by 3-points or less and 8-22 ATS in their last 30 against a team with a losing record. Take Phoenix! 

4* NBA No Doubt ATS Annihilator on Wizards -

Washington is showing great value here as a small home favorite against the Pistons. The Wizards are simply not getting the respect they deserve from the books at home due to having lost 5 straight. The key thing to keep in mind is 4 of those 5 losses came on the road. Washington is 6-1 over their last 7 home games and will be facing a Pistons team that is just 15-21 on the road. 

Detroit comes in having won 3 of 4, but have not been playing well defensively during this stretch. The Pistons are allowing 106.0 ppg over their last 5 and are allowing 102.1 ppg overall on the road this season. Washington averages 104.1 ppg at home and should have their way on that side of the floor. It's also worth noting that the Wizards have won 3 straight in the series and held Detroit to just 92.0 ppg in those 3 victories. 

Pistons are just 7-17 ATS in their 24 road games this season against up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game and 7-18 AT in their last 25 road games against teams allowing 99+ points/game. Pistons are also just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games after playing their previous game on the road. Lay the points! 

5* NBA No Limit Top Play on Mavericks + 

Dallas comes into this game having lost 5 straight and as a result we are getting great value on the Mavericks here as a decently priced road dog against the Hornets. Charlotte on the other hand is overvalued due to winning 7 straight. Not to take anything away from the Hornets, but their 7-game winning streak has come against a favorable schedule and 6 of the 7 have come at home. 

As poorly as the Mavericks have been playing of late, they are still tied for 7th in the west. With that said, Dallas can't continue to play this bad and I look for an all out effort here against Charlotte. The Hornets on the other hand are due for a letdown. Charlotte has allowed 100+ points in 5 straight an eventually that poor defensively will catch up to them. 

Dallas is a perfect 2-0 ATS this season when listed as a road dog of 6.5 to 9 points and 3-1 ATS in their last 4 off 2 or more consecutive home losses. Charlotte is just 5-8 ATS in their last 13 as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after 3 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers. Take the points! 

5* Cavs/Clippers NBA Heavy Hitter on UNDER

I'm expecting both teams to come out sluggish, which should lead to a much lower scoring game than the books are expecting. Rarely do you see teams on the west coast playing this early in the day and on top of that, players have to adjust to daylight savings time. This is also a big time matchup, which tends to lead to a lot more effort on the defensive end. 

Both of teams can light it up offensively and that overshadows how good they are defensively. Both of these teams rank in the Top 8 in defensive efficiency. Cleveland is only giving up 97 ppg on the road and the Clippers are allowing just 98.8 ppg at home. 

UNDER is 13-4 in the Cavaliers last 17 after covering 4 of their last 5, 22-10 in their last 32 games played on Sunday and 4-1 in their last 5 when playing on 2 days of rest. UNDER is also 4-0 in the Clippers last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record, 10-2 in their last 12 after scoring 100+ in their previous game and 22-5 in their last 27 when facing an opponent who allowed 100+ in their previous game. Take the UNDER! 

4* Purdue/Michigan St NCAAB Vegas Insider on Michigan St -

I really like the Spartans to not only win, but to do so in fashion. Michigan State didn't play anywhere close to their best basketball and still held on to beat Maryland yesterday. With Villanova's loss to Seton Hall, the Spartans have a legit shot at earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament if they win this game. 

Michigan State has gone 12-1 over their last 13 games. The only loss during this stretch came at Purdue 81-82. Needless to say the Spartans haven't forgot about that defeat and will be out to make a statement. Purdue has reached the Big Ten finals having beat Illinois and Michigan, both in blowout fashion. That's nothing to get excited about, as neither of those teams are all that great. That that they won both by 17+ points, has definitely kept this line a lot lower than it should be. 

Spartans are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games after allowing 65 or less points in 2 straight games and 12-1 ATS in their last 13 when they come in having won 15 or more of their last 20. Purdue is 0-7 AT in their last 7 road games after 5 straight games outrebounding their opponent by 6 or more. Lay the points! 

5* NBA No Limit Top Play on Bucks - 

The Pelicans are no longer a threat to make the playoffs, as they are 8.5-games back of 8th place Dallas with just 18 games left on the schedule. They also have to pass 3 other teams ahead of them just to get to the Mavericks. This is a team that is going to struggle to play hard down the stretch, as they came into this season with the expectation of making the playoffs. 

This is an especially difficult spot for New Orleans. The Pelicans lost in overtime last night at Memphis and will now be playing on no rest in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set. Four of the five starters played 40+ minutes and Ryan Anderson played 37 off the bench. Making it even harder to get up for this game is the fact that they have the Warriors on deck Monday. Milwaukee on the other hand comes in off a win at home over Miami and will be playing on 2 days of rest. Bucks are also a respectable 19-12 at home, while the Pelicans are just 7-25 on the road. 

New Orleans is just 6-15 ATS in their last 21 non-conference games and 2-12 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 120 or more points. Milwaukee is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 home games after losing 2 of their last 3. Lay the points! 

3* NBA Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on UNDER 

The books have set the total way too high for this matchup. These two teams just played back on 2/24 and combined for just 202 points with a total of 210. The books have adjusted, but not enough. In fact, each of the last 6 meetings in the series have seen a combined score less than the number posted here. 

Neither team is going to be looking to push the pace in this one, as both are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set and 3rd in the last 4 days overall. Philadelphia figures to really struggle offensively, as they have lost Okafor for the season and will also be without Covington. Those are two of their top 3 scorers, who combine for nearly 30.0 ppg. 

UNDER is 9-1 in the Pistons last 10 road games when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days, 6-1 in their last 7 road games overall and 17-7 in their last 24 road games against a team with a losing record. UNDER is also 24-10-1 in the 76ers last 35 off a SU win. Take the UNDER! 

4* NCAAB Situational ATS No Brainer on Temple +

Connecticut was able to escape with a 104-97 win in quadruple overtime yesterday against Cincinnati. That win may have been enough to get the Huskies into the NCAA Tournament, but they simply aren't going to have enough left in the tank to compete with the Owls. Connecticut had 5 different players play at least 43 minutes, including 55 from Daniel Hamilton and 54 from Sterling Gibbs. 

While the Huskies played an extra 20 minutes of basketball, Temple cruised to a 79-62 win over South Florida. The Owls are in good position to make the tournament, but can greatly help their seeding by winning the AAC tournament. Temple also poses a tough matchup for Connecticut. The Owls won both regular season meetings and in both games held the Huskies under 40% shooting. 

Temple is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 off a conference win by 10 or more points, 7-2 ATS in their last 9 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games played on a neutral site. Take the points! 

4* NCAAB Late Night Vegas Insider on Tulsa -

The Golden Hurricanes are showing some great value here against Memphis. Tulsa is going to be out for revenge from a 82-92 loss at Memphis back on 2/28. The key thing to keep in mind with that result, is the Tigers were playing at home. Memphis went a miserable 3-8 in their 11 games on the road this season. 

That loss to the Tigers was the only real bad effort out of the Golden Hurricanes down the stretch. They went 6-2 over their final 8 games with the only other loss coming by a mere 2-points at Connecticut. 

Memphis is just 6-16 ATS in their last 22 as a road dog, 6-16 ATS in their last 22 off a road win by 10 or more and 1-9 ATS this season off a game where they covered the spread. Tulsa is 19-5 ATS in their last 24 off a SU win by 10 or more against a conference opponent and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a winning record. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Over/Under Total Annihilator on Wizards/Jazz UNDER 

The books have set the mark way too high for tonight's showdown between the Jazz and Wizards. This is an important game for both teams. After losing each of their last 3 games, Washington is now 2.5-games out of the 8th and final spot in the east. Utah has lost 7 of their last 8 to fall 3-games back of the 8th spot in the west. 

This is a game that both teams desperately want and need, which I believe is going to lead to a max defensive effort from both teams. Utah allowed 115 in their last game against the Warriors, but had held each of their previous 3 opponents to 94 or less and giving up only 94.2 ppg at home this season. Washington's defense has slipped in their last few games, but have held 8 of their last 13 to 100 or less. They also haven't allowed Utah to score more than 91 in each of the last 4 meetings. 

UNDER is 4-0 in the Wizards last 4 against a team with a losing record, 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 100 or more and 4-1 in their last 5 off a SU loss. UNDER is also 12-3 in Utah's last 15 against a team with a losing record and 22-10 in their last 32 as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Take the UNDER! 

5* Atlantic 10 GAME OF THE MONTH on St Bonaventure - 

The Bonnies are showing great value here at basically a pick'em against the Wildcats. St. Bonaventure has quietly been playing their best basketball of the season. The Bonnies closed out the regular season with 5 straight wins and won 10 of their last 11 overall. 

Davidson was able to defeat Lasalle 78-63 yesterday in their A-10 Tournament opener, but this is not a team that you can trust on the road. The Wildcats went just 4-10 away from home all season and that includes a 12-point loss at St Bonaventure. The Bonnies also have a big advantage here having received a first round bye. 

St Bonaventure is 6-0 ATS over the last 2 seasons in the month of March, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games, 13-3 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games after scoring 75+ points in each of their last 2 games. Take the Bonnies! 

3* NBA Undervalued Underdog on Timberwolves +

Minnesota is showing great value here as a double-digit dog against the Thunder. Oklahoma City is simply getting too much respect off their 12-point win against the Clippers, where they easily covered the spread. The key here is this is not a great spot at all for the Thunder. 

Oklahoma City really invested a lot into that game against Los Angeles, as they had blown a 20+ point lead to the Clippers the previous week. Not only are the Thunder in a prime letdown spot, but they also have a huge game on deck tomorrow at San Antonio, which is the primetime matchup on ABC. All Oklahoma City wants is to leave this game with a win, they aren't going to be worried about blowing this thing wide open. 

Minnesota on the other hand is going to come out motivated against one of the elite teams and keep in mind they played the Thunder tough in the last meeting, losing by just 3-points at home. Timberwolves are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games when revenging a loss where they allowed 110 or more points and the Thunder are just 6-17 ATS in their last 23 after covering last time out. Take the points! 

4* NCAAB Situational ATS No Brainer on LSU -

The Tigers only hope of making the NCAA Tournament is to win the SEC Tournament and it starts with today's game against Tennessee. LSU caught a big break with Vanderbilt losing to the Volunteers and I look for the Tigers to make easy work of what should be a worn down Tennessee team. 

The Volunteers will be playing their 3rd game in 3 days, while the Tigers received a double-bye. Tennessee started to show signs of the fatigue setting in, as they nearly blew a 12-poing halftime lead, barely holding on for a 67-65 win. I just don't see the Volunteers being able to match the intensity of LSU, who is also going to come into this game look for revenge from a ugly 65-81 loss at Tennessee in the only meeting during the regular season. 

The Volunteers are just 1-8 ATS in their last 9 off an upset win over a conference opponent and just 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 off a SU win. LSU had won 2 straight prior to losing 77-94 at Kentucky in their regular season finale, but are a strong 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 following a SU loss. Lay the points! 

3* NCAAB Situational ATS ANNIHILATOR on Miami -

The Hurricanes closed out the regular season with an ugly 15-point loss at Virginia Tech and the Hokies come into this game having won 6 straight, including a 96-85 win as a 5-point dog in yesterday's matchup with Florida State. 

Miami likely didn't take the Hokies seriously in their regular season finale, as they were just coming off 3 straight wins against Virginia, Louisville and Notre Dame and had already beat Virginia Tech by 16 at home. Not only will the Hurricane be extremely motivated with revenge on their minds, but they also have a chance to play their way into a No.2 seed if they can make a deep run in the ACC Tournament. 

Miami is a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games, 3-1 ATS in their last 4 when revenging a road loss, 2-0 ATS this season off a loss by 15 or more and 3-0 ATS in all tournament games. Lay the points! 

4* NCAAB Vegas Line Mistake on Wisconsin -

The Badgers are showing great value here against the Cornhuskers. Wisconsin closed out the regular season with an ugly 80-91 loss at Purdue, which is definitely helping this line. That loss shouldn't be judged in a negative way. The focus should be more on how dominant the Badgers were down the stretch run of Big Ten play. 

Nebraska was the exact opposite. The Cornhuskers lost 5 straight and 9 of their last 11 in the regular season. That fact that they come in off a 17-point win against Rutgers isn't anything to worry about, as the Scarlet Knights are awful. I just don't see Nebraska being able to put up a fight here against a pissed off Wisconsin team that is more than capable of winning this tournament. 

Nebraska is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after a game where they covered the spread and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a winning record. Lay the points! 

4* Hawks/Raptors NBA Heavy Hitter on Raptors -

The Raptors are showing great value here as a relatively small home favorite against the Hawks. Toronto has won 13 of their last 14 at home and have been doing so behind an explosive offense that is averaging 107.4 ppg during this stretch. Atlanta's defense has been playing well of late, but this is not a good spot for the Hawks. 

Atlanta will be playing the finale of a 5-game road trip. Each of the first 4 on the trip were on the west coast, now they have to travel completely across the country to face the Raptors. Having already secured a winning road trip, I just don't see the Hawks being all that interested in this matchup. 

Toronto is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning record and we find a strong system in play backing a fade of Atlanta. Road dogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two strong free throw shooting teams (76-79%) after 42+ games are 16-41 (28%) ATS after 5 straight games holding their opponents to 42% or worse from the field. Lay the points! 

3* NCAAB No-Doubt ATS BLOWOUT on Xavier -

I look for the Musketeers to come out looking to make a statement in their conference tournament opener and they will have a big advantage here. While Marquette had to play yesterday against St John's, Xavier got a first round bye. That extra rest is critical this time of year.

This might seem like a big number for the Musketeers to be laying given their two wins against Marquette in the regular season came by just 8 and 9 points, but I'm not concerned about those results. Xavier could have easily won both of those games by double-digits. If anything, those close calls will have the Musketeers completely focused on the task at hand.

Marquette is just 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games against a team that's won more than 60% of their games, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 off a SU win and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 after scoring more than 90 points. Xavier is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. Lay the points!

5* NCAAB ACC Game of the Month on Virginia -

Georgia Tech rallied from an 18-point deficit to stun Clemson 88-85 in the opening round of the ACC Tournament yesterday. As impressive as that wins looks on paper, it has the Yellow Jackets in an awful spot tonight against a Virginia team that is playing their best basketball and fighting for a No. 1 seed. 

Making matters even worse for Georgia Tech is they are going to get a pissed off Virginia team, as the Cavaliers will be out for revenge from a 64-68 road loss back in early January. Virginia wasn't playing anywhere close to the level that they were to close out the season. With the way they get it after it defensively and the Yellow Jackets not having a whole lot left in the tank, this game should get ugly in a hurry. 

Neutral court teams that are revenging a loss as a favorite and are coming off 3 straight covers as a favorite are 25-5 (83%) ATS since 1997. Lay the points! 

5* NCAAB SEC Game of the Month on Vanderbilt -

Tennessee was able to come away with an impressive 97-59 win over Auburn in the opening round of the SEC Tournament, but that's nothing to get excited about. Without Kevin Punter the Volunteers are simply not a serious threat and I look for them to struggle to keep it competitive against the Commodores. Vanderbilt owned Tennessee in both meetings during the regular season, winning by 14 on the road and 17 at home. 

While you might think that could be reason for Vanderbilt not to take the Volunteers seriously, I don't believe that will be the case. Tennessee was the team responsible for knocking out Vanderbilt in last year's SEC Tournament. Prior to their win against the Tigers, the Volunteers closed out the regular season with 4 straight losses, all by 10 or more points. Those struggles were a direct result of Punter's absence and not having him on no rest will be too much to overcome. Lay the points. 

4* NCAAB Big Ten Game of the Week on Iowa - 

The Hawkeyes went from a potential No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament to a team that is flying under the radar going into the Big 10 Tournament. Iowa was able to close out the regular season with an impressive 71-61 win at Michigan and I look for them to come out looking to make a statement against the Fighting Illini. 

The Hawkeyes are more than capable of winning this tournament. Getting off to a strong start will be a focal point for them, as they have been upset in the first round each of the last two years. I just don't see Illinois putting up much of a fight in this one. The Illini had to play yesterday against Minnesota and really struggled at home against the Hawkeyes in the lone meeting this season. Iowa won by just 12, but had a 20-point lead with less than 10 minutes to play. 

Don't be fooled by Illinois' 33-point win over Minnesota, as the Gophers were decimated with suspensions and injuries that simply gave them zero chance of being competitive. The Illini are just 5-10 in their last 15 games and those 5 wins have all come against Minnesota (3-times) and Rutgers (2-times). 

Illinois is just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games, 2-7 ATS interior last 9 against a team with a winning record and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 following a SU win. Lay the points! 

5* NBA Eastern Conference Total of the Year on Heat/Bucks UNDER

I'm expecting a defensive showdown in tonight's matchup between the Bucks and Heat. Neither of these teams like to play at a fast pace. Milwaukee ranks 22nd in pace and the Heat are 26th. I look for the defensive intensity to be there for both teams. Miami has had the last 2 days off and will be motivated to get a win with road games at Chicago and Toronto on deck. Milwaukee is coming off back-to-back losses and will be focused here against a top level team at home. 

These two teams combined for 210 points in the most recent meeting on 1/29. However, both teams shot lights out from the field. Milwaukee hit 47.5% of their field goal attempts and the Heat were even better at 50%. Keep in mind the total for that game was just 194.5. The previous meeting this season at Miami only saw a combined score of 170. I just think there's too much value here with the total over 200. 

UNDER is 12-2 in the Heat's last 14 road games as a favorite of 3 or less, 11-2 in their last 13 road games when playing with 2 days of rest, 10-3-2 in their last 15 against a team with a losing record and 10-3 in their last 13 against the Central. UNDER is also 9-2-2 in the Bucks last 13 against a team with a winning record, 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 100 points and 6-1-1 in their last 8 home games against Miami. Take the UNDER! 

3* NCAAB Situational No-Doubt BLOWOUT on Illinois -

If you haven't been following Minnesota closely down the stretch, this is going to seem like a big number for Illinois to be laying against the Gophers. However, it's for good reason. Minnesota is without 5 of their top 6 scorers. Kevin Dorsey, Nate Mason and Dupree McBrayer were all suspended for the season. They also lost Joey King to a broken foot and Carlos Morris has been dismissed. The Gophers have just 8 players available and 3 of them or walk-ons. 

Head coach Richard Pitino had this to say after Minnesota's 23-point loss to Rutgers, "It is next to impossible right now with the situation we were dealt to score points. With Joey (King) we could play small, but his injury was the icing on the cake."

Keep in mind that Rutgers was 0-17 in conference play and had lost to the Gophers by 22-points prior to King's injury and the 3 players getting suspended. Minnesota just wants this season to be over with and I just don't see them being able to keep it competitive against a hungry Illinois team that is going to be motivated to advance to Thursday's action. 

Illinois is a perfect 6-0 ATS over the last 2 seasons after 15+ games against a team that's won between 20% and 40% of their games and have won these contests by 18.7 ppg.Gophers are also just 2-14 ATS in their last 16 road games after scoring 60 points or less in 2 straight games. Lay the points! 

4* Conference Tournament VEGAS INSIDER on Duke -

The Blue Devils should have no problem cashing in a win and cover against NC State in the 2nd round of the ACC Tournament. The Wolfpack had to play yesterday, while Duke enjoyed a first round bye. NC State used up a ton of energy in a hard fought 75-72 win over Wake Forest and I just don't see them having the energy to keep pace with the Blue Devils.

Keep in mind that the Wolfpack don't have a lot of depth. Only 7 players played against the Demon Deacons and one of the reserves logged just 6 minutes. That's a recipe for disaster against a Duke team that is going to come out with a chip on their shoulder after losing their regular season finale at home to rival North Carolina. The Blue Devils won both meetings in the regular season by at least 8 and I fully expect a double-digit blowout in this one. Keep in mind they played in last year's ACC Tournament and Duke won 77-53 as a 9-point favorite. 

It's also important to note that of the Wolfpack's 6 conference wins in the regular season, only 1 came on the road. This is not a team that travels well. NC State is also just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against at team what's won more than 60% of their games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 off a SU win. Lay the points! 

4* NBA Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Hawks/Jazz UNDER

I'm expecting a defensive battle tonight between the Jazz and Hawks. Both teams have really been playing well on the defensive side of the ball here of late. Atlanta is only giving up 89.4 ppg over their last 5 and Utah has held each of their last 2 opponents to 94. Keep in mind the Jazz only give up an average of 94.3 ppg at home on the season. 

Both teams also come into this game off a 2 day break, which should have both bringing the intensity on the defensive side of the ball. This is also a big game for both teams. Atlanta is just 3-games ahead of 9th place Detroit, while the Jazz are 1.5 back of 8th place Houston for the final spot in the west. 

These two teams combined for 193 points in Atlanta back on 11/15, barely eclipsing the total of 192. That was with both teams shooting lights out from the field. The Hawks hit 48.7% of their attempts, while Utah hit 51.3%. That's a good sign we will see a much lower scoring game in the rematch. 

UNDER is 16-4 in Utah's last 20 home games against teams who average 21 or fewer free throws/game, 24-11 in their last 35 against the Eastern Conference and 20-7 in their last 27 home games against a team from the east. UNDER is also 11-4 in the Hawks last 15 after scoring 100 or more points and 7-3 in their last 10 when playing on 2 days of rest. Take the UNDER! 

5* Gonzaga/St. Mary's NCAAB *BEST BET* on Gonzaga - 

I backed the Bulldogs with success last night in their win over BYU and I'm jumping right back on the train with Gonzaga as a small favorite against St. Mary's. The Bulldogs are really clicking offensively right now. Gonzaga has scored 92 and 88 points in their first two games of the WCC Tournament, which is important to note. 

St Mary's won both of the regular season meetings, but were fortunate to do so in both. They won by 3-points at home after trailing by 8 at the half. They then won by 5 at Gonzaga thanks to the Bulldogs shooting just 35.5% from the field and 19.2% from behind the 3-point line. Beating a top level team like Gonzaga 3 times in the same season is extremely difficult to do and I look for the Bulldogs to get their revenge and punch an automatic ticket to the NCAA Tournament. 

The most recent loss in this series was a home and that sets up the Bulldogs in a great situation. Gonzaga is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games when revenging a loss as a home favorite. Bulldogs are also 30-16 ATS in their last 46 after two straight games with a combined score of 155 or more and have won these by an average of 14.4 ppg. Lay the points! 

4* BYU/Gonzaga Late-Night Vegas Insider on Gonzaga - 

The Bulldogs are on the NCAA Tournament bubble and the only way to make sure they get included in the field of 68, is win the West Coast Conference Tournament. They got off to a strong start with a 92-67 win against Portland on Saturday. Gonzaga is now 10-2 in their last 12 games, with the only two losses come at SMU and at home against St. Mary's.

Gonzaga's went 15-3 inside conference play and their only 4 losses outside of the conference were against Texas A&M (61-62), Arizona (63-68), UCLA (66-71) and SMU (60-69). Overall the Bulldogs haven't lost a game all season by more than 9 points and could easily be sitting with just 2 or 3 losses instead of 7.

The Bulldogs did lose at home to BYU 68-69 back in early January, but returned the favor with a 71-68 win at BYU in the regular season finale. In both games against the Cougars, Gonzaga's defense was on point. They held BYU to 36.8% shooting in the first meeting and 32.8% in the rematch. 

I believe the Bulldogs are one of the more underrated teams in the country and we are simply getting too good of a price to pass up. Gonzaga is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 semi-final matchups in tournament play on the road, while BYU is 4-13 ATS in their last 17 tournament games overall and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 when listed as a dog of 3 or less in a neutral court contest. Lay the points! 

5* NBA Central Division Game of the Month on Bulls -

Chicago finds themselves sitting tied with the Pistons for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls had really been struggling with injuries and as a result were just 3-9 in their previous 12 before knocking off the Rockets at home 108-100 on Saturday. That win over Houston marked the return of Jimmy Butler. With Chicago finally starting to get healthy and their playoff lives at stake, I look for the Bulls to go on a big run down the stretch. 

Either way, this is a great spot to back Chicago at home against the Bucks. Milwaukee is not a great road team. The Bucks are just 8-25 away from home. Making matters worse, is the fact that Milwaukee will be playing on no rest after a big home game yesterday against the Thunder, which they lost 96-104. Five different players logged 30+ minutes, with Parker, Antetokounmpo and Middleton all playing 36 or more. I just don't see Milwaukee being able to match the intensity of the Bulls in this one. 

Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 at home and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games against the Bucks. Milwaukee is also just 9-21 ATS in their last 30 games after allowing 60 or more in the 1st half of their last game. Lay the points! 

3* NBA Vegas Line Mistake on Grizzlies +

I believe we are seeing some great value here with Memphis based on the recent results of these two teams. The Grizzlies just got embarrassed on their home floor yesterday by the Suns 100-109 as a 9.5-point favorite. Cleveland on the other hand comes in off back-to-back blowout wins over the Wizards (108-83) and Celtics (120-103). 

Key thing to keep in mind with the Cavaliers two impressive wins over Washington and Boston, is they were out for revenge in both of the games, as they had lost at home to Boston on 2/5 and at Washington by 14 on 2/28. Now it's Memphis that will be using the revenge angle to their benefit. While it came all the way back in their season-opener, the Grizzlies haven't forgot about the 30-point embarrassment they suffered at home at the hands of the Cavaliers. 

Grizzlies are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 after allowing 105 or more points in their previous game, 8-1 ATS in their last 9 following a SU loss and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 against the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is 9-23-2 ATS in their last 34 games played on Monday, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record and 1-3 ATS in their last 4 off 2 straight home wins by 10 or more points. Take the points!