20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers vs Celtics under

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20* SHARP PLAY on Heat vs Knicks under

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20* SHARP PLAY on Knicks vs Pelicans under

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20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks vs Pistons over

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20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics vs Rockets under

Bet the UNDER (229.5) in Monday's NBA action between the Rockets and Celtics. With Houston not figuring to be able to a whole lot on the offensive side of the ball and this more than likely turning into a blowout (Boston is a 13-pt favorite), I just don't see these two teams reach 230 points. Average score in Celtics road games this season is just 227.6 and the average score in Rockets home games is 225.3. Play the UNDER 229.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Grizzlies under

Bet the UNDER (236.5) in Tuesday's NBA action between the Lakers and Grizzlies. This to me is just too high of a total given who LA is going to be without for this game. LeBron James is out with an ankle injury and D'Angelo Russell is doubtful. Not only does LeBron score a lot for this team (29.5 ppg), he averages 6.9 assists/game. I don't see their offense doing near enough for this game to get into the 240s, especially with how much LA has improved defensively since making all those trades. Play the UNDER 236.5

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Knicks under

Bet the UNDER (238) in Tuesday's NBA action between the Knicks and Lakers. There's going to be plenty of offense with how these two teams struggle defensively, but I just feel that the total here has been inflated to the point that there's now value on the UNDER. Knicks will be playing on 2 days of rest and that's key, as the UNDER has gone an impressive 17-4 in New York home games when they are playing on 2 days or more of rest the last 3 seasons. UNDER is also 5-1 in the Lakers last 6 off a SU loss, 8-3 in their last 11 overall and 7-3 in their last 10 vs a team with a winning record. Play the UNDER 238! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets vs Spurs under

Bet the UNDER (235) in Tuesday's NBA action between the Spurs and Nets. This to me is just too high a total with Kevin Durant sidelined for Brooklyn. The Nets have scored fewer than 110 points in each of their last 4 games and in the first two games without Durant they managed just 98 at home vs the Celtics and 102 at home vs OKC. I know the Spurs defense is maybe the worst in the league, but Brooklyn could score 120 in this game and these two still could struggle to get to 235. Nets are a good defensive team. They have held 7 of their last 8 opponents to 112 or fewer points. I think this total is a good 5-7 points too high. Play the UNDER 235! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers vs Cavs under 224 -110

Bet the UNDER (224) in Friday's NBA action between the Pacers and Cavs. Cleveland comes into this game off a dominant defensive showing in Wednesday's 105-90 win at Dallas. I expect another great effort on that side at home against Indiana. The average score in Cleveland home games this season is just 217.2 points/game. Largely due to the Cavs defense, which is giving up just 103.4 ppg at home. UNDER is 12-2 in Cleveland's last 14 home games after allowing 100 points or less in their last game and 8-1 in their last 9 after a game with a combined score of 205 or less. Play the UNDER 224! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wolves vs Blazers under 233½ -105

Bet the UNDER (233.5) in Monday's NBA action between the Wolves and Blazers. UNDER is hitting at 65% (80-43) since 1996 in games where you have a total of 230 or more in a matchup of two division opponents and a team (Blazers) is coming off a home win scoring 110 or more. Other big thing is this being a rematch between these two teams, as they just played in Portland on Saturday. That game saw 242 points, but it took both teams shooting well over 50% from the field. Expect some regression, as these two defenses will be much better prepared. Play the UNDER 233.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Warriors vs Jazz under 239 -110

Bet the UNDER (239) in Wednesday's NBA action between the Jazz and Warriors. There's going to be plenty of offense in this matchup, but the number here is simply too high. I don't see these two getting into the 240s. Not with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins all expected to not play in this game. UNDER has cashed in 3 straight games for the Warriors and is 5-1 in their last 6 off a loss. Play the UNDER 239! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hawks vs Knicks over 228½ -110

Bet the OVER (228.5) in Wednesday's NBA action between the Hawks and Knicks. New York has gotten a reputation as this great defensive team under Thibs, but they have been playing in shootouts so far this season. The average combined score in Knicks' games is 232.5 and that jumps to 239.3 when NY plays at home. Atlanta has seen an average combined score of 232.9 on the season and 241.2 in road games. Play the OVER 228.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Warriors under 227½ -110

Bet the UNDER (227.5) in Tuesday's Opening Night action in the NBA between the Lakers and Warriors. I think there's some big time value with the UNDER. Most are going to expect points in this one. Golden State can light up the scoreboard with the best of them. Lakers were an awful defensive team last year and offensively should be better with a healthy LeBron and AD. People overlook how good the Warriors have been defensively. The Lakers may have their dynamic duo, but the rest of the rotation leaves a lot to be desired offensively. I also think that LA is going to be a much improved defensive team. I also think LA is going to try and keep this from being a game played in transition. Play the UNDER 227.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic vs Mavs under 206½ -110

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20* SHARP PLAY on Wolves vs Heat under 213½ -110

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20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers vs Clippers under 217½ -110

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20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics vs Heat under 196 -110

The UNDER (196) is worth a look in Sunday's Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat. UNDER is always a strong play in Game 7 of a series. These two had gone UNDER the total in both Game 4 and Game 5, before both teams shot the ball well and got some huge performances from their stars in Game 6. I don't see Jimmy Butler going for close to 50 again and I expect Miami's defense to be better at home. Play the UNDER 196! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat vs Celtics under 201½ -110

The UNDER (201.5) is worth a look in Friday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics. I feel like this total would be too much if these two teams were playing a Game 6 with fully healthy rosters. It's going to take a really really good shooting night for either of these teams to crack 100 points. A lot of that is because Miami has no choice but to try and slow up the game with their limitations offensively. Play the UNDER 201.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks vs Celtics under 208½ -110

The UNDER (208.5) is worth a look in Sunday's Game 7 between the Celtics and Bucks. Game 7s are historically low-scoring and should be. These two teams have played 6 games against each other. They know what each other are trying to do offensively and how they can best stop it. 4 of the 6 games in the series have gone UNDER, including Game 5, which saw just 203 points with both Tatum and Antetokounmpo going for 40+ points. Play the UNDER 208.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers vs Heat over 206½ -110

The OVER (206.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Heat and 76ers. Game 1 finished UNDER the total with the two teams combing for 198 with a total of 208.5. I just think dropping the total 2 points off that game is a bit of an overreaction. Both teams shot a miserable 43% from the field in Game 1 and they almost got to 200 points with Philly only scoring 41 in the 2nd half. Play the OVER 206.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on 76ers vs Raptors under 208½ -110

The UNDER (208.5) is worth a look in Game 6 between the Raptors and 76ers. These two teams have gone UNDER the total in each of the last 4 games in the series. With Embiid at less than 100%, Harden struggling to get going and Maxey regressing from his hot start, Philadelphia is a shell of what we would expect to see offensively. They managed just 88 points on 38% shooting on their home floor in Game 5. Raptors shot 51.2% from the field in Game 5 and still only scored 103 points. Even with Toronto at home in Game 6, I would expect a worse shooting night from them in this one. Play the UNDER 208.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Mavs over 204½ -110

The OVER (204.5) is worth a look in Game 2 of Monday's Western Conference matchup between the Jazz and Mavericks. Game 1 was low scoring with the two teams combining for just 192. I just think we are going to see both of these teams shoot the ball a little better than they did in Game 1, especially from long distance. Utah was just 7 of 22 (31.8%) from deep and the Mavs at home were a mere 9 of 32 (28.1%). Play the OVER 204.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wolves vs Grizzlies under 237 -103

The UNDER (237) is worth a look in Game 1 between the Grizzlies and Wolves in Saturday's NBA Playoff action. This is being priced like a regular-season game and it shouldn't. The intensity goes way up on defense in the playoffs. We saw that in the play-in games. All 6 games went UNDER the total. Minnesota only combined for 213 with a total of 231 in their play-in game with the Clippers. Just too much value here to pass up. Play the UNDER 237! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns vs Clippers under 229½ -110

The UNDER (229.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Clippers and Suns. LA has won 3 of 4 since Paul George returned with the only loss coming into OT at Chicago (should have won in regulation). Down to just 3 games left for Phoenix. With the No. 1 seed locked up. There's no incentive for them right now. Only thing that matters is going into the playoffs as healthy as possible. Look for their offensive numbers to dwindle as they start cutting more minutes. Backups are going to give effort on defense as they try to earn playing time in the playoffs. Total is way too high. Play the UNDER 229.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pistons vs Nets over 229½ -110

The OVER (229.5) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Nets and Pistons. I look for Brooklyn to come out and put on a show offensively. You got a Nets team that is going to be motivated to play well coming off an ugly home loss to the Hornets. Pistons won't be able to stop Brooklyn's offense, but I do think they can score on them, even without Grant. Nets probably aren't going to be all that invested defensively given the gap in talent between these two teams and the fact that they got the Bucks on deck. Play the OVER 229.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Blazers vs Jazz under 221½ -110

The UNDER (221.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action between the Jazz and Blazers. This is just way too high a total for how bad Portland's offense has been of late. The Blazers just scored 81 in their last game and have now scored 95 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games. Hard to see it getting better on the road against a stingy Utah defense, especially if Anfernee Simmons can't go (questionable). Just don't see this game getting into the 220s. Play the UNDER 221.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Knicks over 204½ -115

The OVER 204.5 is worth a look in Monday's NBA action between the Knicks and Thunder. I get these aren't the two most explosive offenses, but we don't need a shootout to eclipse this low number. In the Knicks last 5 games they are averaging 110.6 ppg and giving up 118.6 ppg. Hard to see them being all that invested defensively against a bad OKC team, especially having just recently completed a lengthy 5-game west coast trip on Saturday. Play the OVER 204.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Clippers vs Wizards over 217½ -110

The OVER (217.5) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Wizards and Clippers. Both of these defenses come into this game struggling. Los Angeles is allowing 115.0 ppg over their last 5 and the Wizards are giving up 111.4 ppg over their last 5. You also got a Washington offense that is averaging 110.2 ppg at home this season. This should easily get into the 220s. Play the OVER 217.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs vs Jazz over 223½ -110

The OVER (223.5) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Spurs and Jazz. Utah's offense is too good right now to not take the OVER with them at home. Jazz have scored 127, 129, 137, 109, 136, 118, 123 and 124 points in their last 8 games. Spurs have allowed 107 or more in 6 of their last 6 and scored 110 or more in 7 of 9. Play the OVER 223.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Hornets vs Wizards over 214½ -105

The OVER (214.5) is worth a look in Monday's NBA action between the Wizards and Hornets. This total is just too low. The Hornets are giving up 115.5 ppg on the road this season and Washington is scoring 112.0 ppg at home. I could easily see the Wizards getting to 120 with Charlotte figuring to be lacking energy playing their second straight on the road in what will be their 3rd game in 4 nights. Hornets are scoring 110.7 ppg on the road and if they can just get to 100 I think we cash this easy. Play the OVER 214.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers vs Blazers under 223 -110

The UNDER (223) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Blazers and Pacers. Portland is just not the offensive juggernaut that we are use to seeing and I think it has their totals a bit inflated to start this year. We have definitely seen that in the results, as the UNDER is 5-1 in their last 6 games. UNDER has also been a strong bet in Pacers' games, going 5-2 over their last 7. Play the UNDER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic vs Wolves over 214½ -110

The OVER (214.5) is worth a look in Monday's NBA action between the Magic and Timberwolves. Orlando is one of the worst teams in the league and are not playing well defensively. This is a team a good Minnesota offense can kind of have their way with at home and I see them being motivated to play well offensively after just losing 91-93 at home to the Nuggets, where they shot just 38.9% from the field. Play the OVER 214.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Bucks under 224½ -110

The UNDER (224.5) is worth a look in Sunday's NBA action between the Bucks and Jazz. Scoring in the NBA has been down a bit to start the year and I think we are seeing some good value on the UNDER because of it. I also don't see a fast pace here with both teams playing on no rest. You also got two legit title contenders facing off, which should add a little more to this one. Play the UNDER 224.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Magic vs Raptors over 210 -105

The OVER (210) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Raptors and Magic. This is just too low a total for this matchup. I know the Raptors are only scoring 103.8 ppg, but that is skewed quite a bit with them being just 5 games in and having that ugly opening night performance where they scored just 83 points. This Orlando defense is awful. The Magic have given up 120+ points in 3 of their 5 games. I also just think because of how bad Orlando is perceived to be, teams aren't going to go all out defensively against them. Play the OVER 210!

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns vs Lakers under 223 -110

The UNDER (223) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Lakers and Suns. Both of these teams lost their season opener. LA fell 114-121 at home to the Warriors on Tuesday and Phoenix lost 98-110 at home to the Nuggets on Wednesday. Both of these teams looked a bit out of sync offensively. Look for both teams to rely even more on their defense to get that first win of the new season. Play the UNDER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics vs Knicks over 216 -110

The OVER (216) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA season opener between the Celtics and Knicks. Most will have a hard time betting OVERs with the Knicks, because of what they saw with this team last year. New York is going to be a strong defensive team, but they also figure to be a lot better offensively with Kemba Walker at point guard. This is also a very deep and talented Boston team that has some big time scorers. This total is too low. Play the OVER 216! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks vs Nets over 218½ -110

The OVER (218.5) is worth a look in Tuesday's Game 5 between the Nets and Bucks. These last few games in this series have been extremely low scoring, which I think has created some value with the OVER at 218.5. Keep in mind Game 1 of this series had a total of 240. Both teams are due to make some shots. Play the OVER 218.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nets vs Bucks over 228½ -110

The OVER (228.5) is worth a look in Sunday's Game 4 between the Bucks and Nets. As difficult as it may be to back the OVER after what we watched in Game 3, where neither team managed to score 90 points, no way these two shoot as poorly from the field as they did in that matchup. The two teams were a pathetic 14 of 63 from behind the 3-point line and both shot under 38% from the field. Look for the offense to pick up and for this one to go over the mark. Play the OVER 228.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Clippers over 223 -100

The OVER (223) is worth a look in Saturday's Game 3 between the Jazz and Clippers. These two barely stayed under the total of 222.5 in Game 1, finishing with 221. The OVER hit in Game 2 with the two combining for 228 and a total of 222. I don't think the series shifting to LA is going to keep the scoring down. These are two of the best offensive teams and 3-point shooting teams in the league. They also got guys who can get to their spots and score at will. Play the OVER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets vs Suns under 223 -113

The UNDER (223) is worth a look in Game 2 between the Nuggets and Suns on Wednesday. These two teams combined for 227 in Game 1 and that was with both teams shooting it well. Denver hit 47% from the field and the Suns shot 54.1%. Both teams will have a better understanding of what the other is trying to do offensively. I also don't think the Nuggets had the right defensive mindset in Game 1. Play the UNDER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks vs Nets under 233½ +101

The UNDER (223.5) is worth a look in Monday's NBA playoff action that has the Bucks visiting the Nets for Game 2 of their series. These two combined for just 222 points in Game 1 and that was with that ridiculous total of 240. Books have adjusted quite a bit not only from that game but also Brooklyn losing Harden. Still, I think the number here is way too high. As much fire-power that these two have offensively, they are really strong defensively. Play the UNDER 233.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Suns vs Lakers over 207½ -103

The OVER (207.5) is worth a look in Game 6 on Thursday between the Lakers and Suns. I think we are going to see Phoenix score in that 110-115 range like they did in Game 5 at home. Key here is I see a big uptick offensively from LA at home in this one. I think the Lakers easily got to 100 and that should easily get us over this low mark. Play the OVER 207.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Mavs vs Clippers over 218½ +101

The OVER (218.5) is worth a look in Game 1 of Saturday's Western Conference Playoff action. While the defensive intensity definitely picks up in the postseason, the total here is just too low for the offensive talent on hand in this game. The Clippers are No. 2 in the NBA in offensive efficiency and the Mavs are 9th. This total should be closer 225 than 215. Play the OVER 218.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Warriors over 220½ -110

The OVER (220.5) is worth a look in Friday's Western Conference Play-In matchup between the Warriors and Grizzlies. I just think the total here is too low. Golden State doesn't match up as well defensively with Memphis as they did the Lakers. Grizzlies are also no where close to as strong defensively as what the Warriors just saw in LA. Play the OVER 220.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers vs Wizards under 239½ -110

The UNDER (239.5) is worth a look in Thursday's play-in matchup out of the Eastern Conference between the Wizards and Pacers for the right to the No. 8 seed and first round matchup with the 76ers. Too much emphasis here on what these two teams have done in the regular-season and Indiana going crazy with 144 points in Tuesday's game against the Hornets. Washington is a better defensive team than the numbers show. This total is just too high for this winner takes all matchup. Play the UNDER 239.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Celtics vs Hornets under 216½ -109

The UNDER (216.5) is worth a look in Sunday's NBA matchup that has the Celtics visiting the Hornets. I just don't see either team having a lot of energy for this game. Boston just played a back-to-back where they hosted the Suns on Thursday and were at the Nets on Friday. Charlotte has really been lost offensively without Hayward, Monk and Ball. Play the UNDER 216.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets vs Magic under 218 -109

The UNDER (218) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Orlando Magic and the Denver Nuggets. I just don't see these two teams sniffing 220 points, especially with how bad the Magic are struggling offensively. Orlando has scored fewer than 100 points in 4 of their last 5 games. It also helps that the Magic are defending, they are only giving up 105 ppg on 44.5% shooting in their last 5. Denver is a good offensive team, but only the Knicks play at a slower pace. Play the UNDER 218! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Pacers vs Hornets under 220½ -110

The UNDER (220.5) is worth a look in Friday's NBA action between the Hornets and Pacers. This a quick rematch between these two teams, as they played at Charlotte on Wednesday. That game just barely eclipsed the total of 220.5 as Indiana won 116-106. The quick turnaround should favor the defense, as both teams will have a great idea of what the other wants to do offensively. These are also two teams that have to be running on fumes. Both are playing their 4th game in the last 6 days, which should slow the pace down some. Play the UNDER 220.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Blazers under 223 -105

The UNDER (223) is worth a look here in Monday's NBA action between the Thunder and the Blazers. I just don't see the game being played at the pace needed to eclipse this number. Both teams will be playing on no rest. OKC was at the Clippers on Sunday while the Blazers hosted the Knicks. Thunder already aren't shooting it well and Portland is a 1 man show right now with Lillard, as they continue to be without McCollum, Nurkic and Collins. Play the UNDER 223! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Nuggets vs Suns over 218½ -106

The OVER (218.5) is worth a look in Saturday's NBA action that has the Suns hosting the Nuggets. These two played each other last night and easily went over the total of 219.5, as they combined for 156 points. Both teams shot over 50% from the field. The books simply haven't adjusted enough here as these two should reash 220 with no problem, as I don't see either team being all that motivated defensively on no rest. Play the OVER 218.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Spurs vs Thunder over 216 -105

The OVER (216) is worth a look in Tuesday's NBA action between the Spurs and Thunder. I believe we are catching value with the number here due to the fact that San Antonio comes in off a dreadfully low-scoring game against the Timberwolves, which Minnesota won 96-88. Big thing to note is that was a rematch from the day before and the two had combined for 247 points in the first meeting. OKC just put up 129 in their last game at Brooklyn and likely aren't going to be playing much defense in a big flat spot as they just finished up a 5-game road trip. OVER is 13-1 in the Spurs last 14 road game with a line of +3 to -3. Play the OVER 216! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Pelicans over 213½ +104

The OVER (213.5) is worth a look in Wednesday's NBA action that has the Pelicans hosting the Thunder. After a slow start New Orleans has got their offense going in their last 3 games, scoring 113 at OKC, 120 at home against the Raptors and 116 at home against the Pacers. Thunder have allowed 110 or more in 4 of their last 5. With the Pelicans defense not figuring to be as stingy coming off an OT game on Monday, this one should easily eclipse the mark. Play the OVER 213.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Heat over 214 -110

The OVER (214) is worth a look in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. These two combined for 219 in Game 5. All but one game in this series has seen at least 214 points OVER has gone 14-3 in Heat's last 17 off a win by 6 or less. Play the OVER 214! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat vs Lakers under 217 -105

The UNDER (217) is worth a look in Game 2 Friday night between the Lakers and Heat. Game 1 stayed under the mark, finishing at 214. I expect an even lower scoring Game 2. Miami is down to of their top offensive weapons in Adebayo and Dragic. These two teams also now have a much better understanding of what the other is trying to do offensively. You also got two really good defensive teams in this series. Play the UNDER 217! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Heat vs Celtics over 209½ -110

The OVER (209.5) is worth a look in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams should have fresh legs in this one, which I think will not only lead to a faster pace, but also better shooting from behind the 3-point line. Both teams could also be lacking the defensive intensity in this one. Miami hasn't played in a week and Boston just played a grueling 7 game series against the Raptors. Play the OVER 209.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bucks vs Heat under 220 -110

The UNDER (220) is worth a look in Game 4 between the Heat and Bucks. It's well known that no team has come back from a 3-0 deficit. While the series may be over, I don't see Milwaukee going down without a fight. Bucks have the talent to pull this feat off. Miami on the other hand could have a hard time locking and maybe just aren't quite as sharp on the offensive end as they have been in the first 3. Play the UNDER 220! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Thunder vs Rockets over 226 -110

The OVER (226) is worth a look in Saturday's Game 5 matchup between the Rockets and Thunder. Not only will Houston's Russell Westbrook be making his series debut, but these teams ended up having 4 days off since Game 4. Fresh legs should lead to some better shooting, especially from the Rockets with all those 3-pointers they take. OKC has also seemed to figure out this Houston defense. This should easily get to 230. Play the OVER 226! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Nuggets under 220½ -110

The UNDER (220.5) is worth a look in Game 5 between the Nuggets and Jazz. Utah is due for some regression here, as they have now shot 50% or better from the field in 3 straight games. I get the Nuggets defense is a big part of the problem, but Utah is not as good a 3-point shooting team as we have seen in this series. If the shots don't fall for these two, the pace really isn't there for this to get over the mark. Play the UNDER 220.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Lakers vs Blazers over 225 +101

The OVER (225) is worth a look in Game 3 on Saturday between the Lakers and Blazers. These two haven't sniffed the total in the first two games. They haven't even got to 200 combined points. All that changes in Game 3. Portland is too good a shooting team to shoot as poorly as they have in this series. As good as the Lakers are defensively, Blazers are going to shoot better than 40%. Something they haven't done yet. Lakers offense was much better in Game 2 and should continue to score against this poor Blazers defense. Play the OVER 225! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Nuggets under 218½ -110

The UNDER (218.5) is worth a look in Game 2 between the Nuggets and Jazz. These two went off for 260 points in Game 1 (30 points in OT), but I see that as an outlier. Both teams couldn't miss. Utah shot 47% from the field and Denver hit 52%. Jazz made 16 3-pointers and Nuggets connected on 22. You also had two guys go off with Mitchell scoring 57 and Murray putting in 36. Play the UNDER 218.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Wizards vs Thunder under 225 -102

The UNDER (225) is worth a look in Sunday's NBA action between the Wizards and Thunder. Washington just doesn't have the fire-power offensively for a total of this magnitude. They come into this game having shot 43.6% or worse from the field in each of their last 3 games. They are scoring just 105.4 ppg in the bubble. Thing is, OKC hasn't been much better offensively, as they have shot 43%, 43%, and 35% in their last 3 games. Play the UNDER 225! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Thunder under 212 -110

I'm expecting a very low-scoring game here between the Jazz and Thunder. These are two of the better defensive teams in the league and while we have yet to see OKC in the new bubble, Utah just played a game on Thursday against a fast-paced and high-powered Pelicans offense that ended up with a total of just 210. This is also a big game for both teams as Utah is 4th in the west, just 2 games back of the Clippers for the No. 2 seed. They are also just 1.5-games ahead of OKC, who is currently the No. 6 seed. Play the UNDER 212! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jazz vs Pelicans over 221 -106

Easy play here on the OVER 221 in Thursday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Jazz. All signs point to New Orleans having Zion for this one and even if he doesn't play, there's still a great shot this goes over. Pelicans rank 2nd in the NBA in pace of play, while sitting in the bottom half of the league in defensive efficiency. Utah is 6th in the NBA in offensive efficiency. I see this one easily approaching 225 and likely into the 230's. Play the OVER 221! 

20* MAGIC/GRIZZLIES NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic vs Grizzlies under 224 -110

My money is on the UNDER 224 in Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Grizzlies and Magic. Memphis has really picked up the defensive intensity as they push for a playoff spot. Grizzlies are giving up just 95.4 ppg. Orlando has been one of the slower paced teams this season, but have had a lot of high-scoring games of late, but that's more of who they have played and we are getting a ton of value because of it. BET THE UNDER 224! 

20* NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets vs Clippers over 220 -110

My money is on the OVER 220 in Friday's NBA action that has the Clippers hosting the Nuggets. Denver's got their offense going. Nuggets scored 128 on 59% shooting in Sunday's win over the Twolves and then put up 115 on 58% shooting against the Pistons on Tuesday. Two days rest before this one, so look for them to stay hot. Clippers are averaging 113 ppg over their last 5 and 117 ppg at home. BET THE OVER 220!

20* KNICKS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks vs Hornets over 206½ -110

My money is on the OVER 206.5 in Wednesday's NBA action that has the Knicks visiting the Hornets. Charlotte managed just 80 points in last night's blowout loss at Indiana and that will make it tough to take the oVER here. Thing is, OVER is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 when playing on no rest and 14-5 in their last 19 vs a team with a losing record. OVER is also 11-4-1 in New York's last 16 vs a team with a losing straight up record. BET THE OVER 206.5! 

20* NETS/HORNETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nets vs Hornets under 215½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 215.5 in Saturday's NBA action that has the Nets visiting the Hornets. Easy play here. Charlotte is awful offensively and like to play at a snails pace. Brooklyn's offense isn't as potent without Kyrie, but it's much better defensively. Big number for the slow tempo that we are going to see in this one. BET THE UNDER 215.5! 

20* TEAM LEBRON/TEAM GIANNIS ALL-STAR GAME WISEGUY TOP PLAY on All Star LeBron vs All Star Giannis under 303 +106

My money is on the UNDER in today's NBA All-Star Game. While there's never going to be elite defense played in these things, the level of defensive intensity has picked up since they started drafting teams. I think the new format this year is also going to work in the favor of the UNDER and I think there's a little more incentive this year with all that's happened with Kobe and the MVP award now being named after him. BET THE UNDER 303! 

20* WORLD/USA NBA ALL-STAR WKND WISEGUY TOP PLAY!  on World vs USA under 300 -110

My money is on the UNDER 300 in Friday's Rising Stars Challenge that has Team World facing off with Team USA. These two rosters are pretty loaded, mainly because you got Luka Doncic on Team World and Trae Young on Team USA. I'm not saying they won't play, but both ere also playing in the real All-Star game Sunday. I think both guys are more spectators than expected. Without them logging big minutes, I don't see them going over the mark. BET THE UNDER 300! 

20* PISTONS/MAGIC NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pistons vs Magic under 205½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 205.5 in Wednesday's NBA action between the Magic and Pistons. Detroit has no offense right now. The Pistons managed just 76 points last time out at home against Charlotte and only scored 92 the game before at home against the Knicks. In their last 5 games they are shooting 41.8% from the field. Orlando is good defensive team and really like to slow the game down and Detroit really has no choice but to play their tempo. BET THE UNDER 205.5! 

20* CLIPPERS/MAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Clippers vs Mavs over 231½ -110

My money is on the OVER 231.5 in Tuesday's NBA action between the Clippers and Mavs. This will be the second meeting between these two teams at Dallas this season. The first was a weird game that saw LA win 114-99, as both offenses shot horrible Mavs were just 38% from the field and they shot 46% at home for the season. Clippers weren't much better at 42%and they shoot 46% on the road. Quite a few more shots fall this time around and this thing flies past the number. BET THE OVER 231.5! 

20* RAPTORS/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Raptors vs Thunder under 215 -110

My money is on the UNDER 215 in Wednesday's NBA action between the Thunder and Raptors. Toronto has really slowed down the pace as the injuries have mounted up and while they have got a couple guys back they are really missing Van Vleet right now. OKC plays at the 5th slowest pace in the league. Both teams also rank in the top half of the league in defensive efficiency.  UNDER is also 8-1 in the Thunder's last 9 at home with a line of +3 to -3. BET THE UNDER 215! 

20* CAVS/PISTONS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Cavs vs Pistons over 220 +100

My money is on the OVER 220 in tonight's NBA action that has the Pistons hosting the Cavaliers. These two just played on Tuesday and combined for 228 points and that was with Cleveland scoring a mere 18-points in the 4th quarter. Cavs haven't played much defense all season and have now allowed 115+ in 3 straight. Detroit's defense isn't much better, as they are giving up 111.1 ppg and letting teams shoot 47% from the field. BET THE OVER 220! 

20* GRIZZLIES/SUNS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Suns over 230½ -110

My money is on the OVER 230.5 in Sunday's NBA action between the Grizzlies and Suns. This is the ideal matchup for a high-scoring game. Both of these teams play no defesne and both can score at a high rate. Memphis is giving up 116.5 ppg and Phoenix is allowing 115.0 ppg. Memphis has scored 110 or more in 7 straight, including 140 yesterday at the Clippers. Sunda have scored 111 or more in 5 of 7 and allowed 110 o r more in 11 of 12. BET THE OVER 230.5! 

20* PACERS/HAWKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers vs Hawks over 219½ -110

My money is on the OVER 219.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Pacers. Atlanta has one of the worst defenses in the league and don't figure to give a whole lot on the defensive side playing on no rest after yesterday's hard fought loss at Boston. Pacers just gave up 124 points at home to the Nuggets and Atlanta's offense can play at a decent level with Young on the floor. BET THE OVER 219.5! 

20* KNICKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Knicks vs Nets over 221 -109

My money is on the OVER 221 in Thursday's NBA action that has the Nets hosting the Knicks. I just think the books have completely missed the mark here. New York is playing little to no defense at the moment, as they have allowed 120 or more points in 4 straight. They keep that trend alive and we basically just need them to score 100 to cash a winner. Shouldn't be too tough as the Nets are allowing 111.7 ppg on the season and have allowed 110 or more in 4 of their last 6. BET THE OVER 221! 

20* HAWKS/CAVS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Cavs over 225 -110

My money is on the OVER 225 in Monday's NBA action that has the Hawks visiting the Cavs. No need to overthink this one. You got two teams that don't play a whole lot of defense. Atlanta is giving up 125.1 ppg on the road and Cleveland is giving up 111.3 ppg at home and 114.4 ppg in their last 5. BET THE OVER 225! 

20* HAWKS/NETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Nets under 231 -110

My money is on the UNDER 231 in Saturday's NBA action between the Hawks and Nets. There's going to be plenty of points scored in this one, but not nearly enough to eclipse the total of 231. UNDER is 3-1 in Atlanta's last 4 and 10-5-1 in Brooklyn's last 16 games. BET THE UNDER 231! 

20* 76ERS/CELTICS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on 76ers vs Celtics under 212½ -110

20* NUGGETS/76ERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Nuggets vs 76ers over 206½ -110

My money is on the OVER 206.5 in Tuesday's NBA action with the Nuggets and 76ers. This is too low a total with the offensive fire-power of these two teams. Philadelphia is rolling right now on offense and while Denver has struggled a bit of late, they are averaging 106.1 ppg on the road. Both teams score at least 105 in this one. BET THE OVER 206.5! 

20* PACERS/KNICKS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pacers vs Knicks over 205½ -110

My money is on the OVER 205.5 in Saturday's NBA action between the Pacers and Knicks. Indiana comes in averaging 109.5 ppg and should be able to score at will here against a bad New York defense that is allowing 111.3 ppg and 47% shooting.I also think we could see a lackluster defensive effort from the Pacers, as they can't feel threatened by this Knicks team and it's the final game of a 5-game road trip. BET THE OVER 205.5! 

20* WIZARDS/LAKERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wizards vs Lakers over 224½ -115

My Money is on the OVER 224.5 in Friday's NBA action between the Lakers and Wizards. In Washington's last 5 games they are scoring 122.6 ppg and giving up 122.4 ppg. That alone is enough reason to take the OVER. Lakers are scoring 115.8 ppg and giving up 111.2 ppg. BET THE OVER 224.5! 

20* KINGS/76ERS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Kings vs 76ers under 213½ -110

My money is on the UNDER 213.5 in tonight's NBA action between the Kings and 76ers. Philadelphia has been locked in defensively of late, as they are giving up just 98.0 ppg in their last 5. They are also a dominant defensive team at home, where they are giving up 97.8 ppg on the season. Kings offense is limited at just 105.3 ppg and have been playing some decent defense here of late. BET THE UNDER 213.5! 

20* CELTICS/NUGGETS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics vs Nuggets under 210 -110

My money is on the UNDER 210 in Friday's NBA contest that has the Nuggets hosting the Celtics. Boston's a great defense team and will really have to rely on that defense in this one, as they just aren't going to have enough gas in the tank to push the pace playing their 5th straight on the road and 4th in 6 days. Denver is a solid defensive team as well and I think we see a similar score to the Nuggets last game against the Rockets, which ended up with just 200 points. BET THE UNDER 210! 

20* CELTICS/KINGS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Celtics vs Kings under 217 -110

My money is on the UNDER 217 in Sunday's NBA action that has the Kings hosting the Celtics. Sacramento has been a UNDER team early, as it's cashed in 7 of their first 11 games. Better defensive play is a big part of that. In their last 5 games they are only giving up 104.6 ppg. Boston is a strong defensive team as well. Celtics are only giving up 102.8 ppg on the road. UNDER is 7-1 in the Kings last 8 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their road games. BET THE UNDER 217! 

20* GRIZZLIES/SPURS NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Grizzlies vs Spurs over 221 -110

My money is on the OVER 221 in Monday's NBA action that has the Spurs hosting the Grizzlies. This is just too good a price to pass up with how these two teams are playing defensively to start the season. Memphis comes in allowing 120.1 ppg and the Spurs are giving up 115.5 ppg at home. Last time out SA gave up 135 to the Celtics at home and last time out for Memphis they gave up 138 at home to the Mavs. OVER is 16-4 in the Spurs last 20 after giving up 120 or more. BET THE OVER 221! 

20* MAGIC/THUNDER NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Magic vs Thunder under 204 -103

My money is on the UNDER 204 in Tuesday's NBA showdown between Orlando and OKC. Not a lot of explanation needed besides these are two of the better defensive teams and two of the worst offensive teams. I don't see either side getting to 100 points. BET THE UNDER 204! 

20* HAWKS/HEAT NBA WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawks vs Heat over 223 -106

My money is on the OVER 223 in tonight's NBA matchup between the Heat and Hawks. Miami in years past has been known for their defense, but all 3 of their games this season have seen at least 121 points and that's with them not allowing a single opponent to shoot better than 44%. I also think defense won't be as big a focus for either team knowing that these two will turn around and play each other on Thursday. OVER is 25-14 in the Hawks last 39 as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. BET THE OVER 223!