Milwaukee at Los Angeles 10:30 ET

Bucks (+) over Lakers - Milwaukee has been terribly inconsistent this season and the ATS record proves it out as they are 33-34-2 ATS on the year. These two clubs met a week ago in Milwaukee and the Bucks route LA 126-106 and the Lakers are looking for a turn-about but it might not happen. After dropping four straight the Lakers have won their last three games including a revenge win over Denver last time out. LA has been without LeBron James for the past six game and the line shows it. Take MILWAUKEE!

Toronto at Golden State 10:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Raptors - Golden State started the season by winning 14 of their first 16 games and then hit a three month lull which ended with the acquision of Jimmy Butler. Now, 40-29 the Warriors had sunk to a game under .500 before his arrival. Toronto on the other hand has been bad all season and are just 8-25 on the road although they are a beefy 41-27-1 ATS on the year. But, the Raptors were beaten by 40-points last time out on the road to Phoenix and are playing their fourth straight road game. This ‘price’ is huge as no other line has been greater than -8 in their last 10 meetings going back to 2020. Toronto has had over 30 different starting lineups and it doesn’t matter which one they start tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE

UC San Diego vs Michigan 10:00 ET

Tritons (+) over Wolverines - San Diego enters this fray seeking their 16th straight win against Big Ten Champion Michigan who recovered and saved their season by seeping the conference tournament winning three straight games as underdogs. The book-makers believe that the Wolves are taking the Tritons lightly and who can blame them this is UCSD’s if appearance in the first year of eligibility for the tournament. Take SAN DIEGO!  

Arkansas vs Kansas 7:10 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Razorbacks - This match up is so ugly that I am absolutely sure that I won’t watch a single dribble, but that does mean that we won’t have the winner. Kansas like North Carolina has had ‘big school’ expectations and both have had alumni disappointments. Arkansas has been okay but were just 14-18 ATS and won some big games and lost others that the were expected to win, but the Jayhawks did nothing more than disappointing more than not when it countered most. So with this price where it is way is way too easy to take Arkansas. Two Hall of Fame coaches John Capilari and Bill Self ’match up. Give it to Self…Take KANSAS

Georgia vs Gonzaga 4:35 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Zags -At mid-season most were saying that Gonzaga was not at the level o years past but they closed the season with a flurry and won out in the Western Conference championship by defeating St Mary’s after having dropped a pair of regular season meetings . Georgia started 14-3 and then SEC play beat them up a bit but their non conference record tells the tale. Take GEORGIA!

Creighton vs Louisville 12:15 ET

Blue Jays (+) over Cardinals - Louisville a University with a long rich storied basketball record and  has had the greatest season turn around in school history. The cardinals went from 4-28 in 2023 and 8-24 2024 last season and posted 27 wins against seven looses this year falling to Duke in the ACC. The Cards have come a long way but this is a huge step for them a bit too far and too soon. Take CREIGHTON!

Cleveland at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Cavaliers - Cleveland still has the best record in the NBA although they lost for the second time after having won 16 games in-a-row and have now dropped their last two outings. Most believe that the Cavaliers will not lose their season high third game in a row but they have sorta of let their ‘mojo’ slide nearing the end the the long NBA regular season. This is the first meeting of the year and the Kings have won 3 of the previous 4 encounters. The points are worth taking here! Take SACRAMENTO!  

Memphis at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies - This will be the third meeting of the season between these combatants  although the first two meetings were played in early November with the Grizzlies winning and covering both games. Portland may have 13 less wins than Memphis but the are head of them when it come to point spread results as the Blazers are ten games to the plus on the season. Ja Morent will miss his third straight game for the Griz and the Trailblazers will take advantage. Take PORTLAND!

Xavier vs Texas 9:10 ET

Longhorns (+) over Musketeers - Texas like North Carolina had some questions about them receiving a bit (not as intense) to the Big Dance for the most part because like NC they were 6-12 in conference (SEC) play. Xavier finished 21-11 and had reeled off seven straight Big East wins in-a-row before falling to Marquette 89-87 in the 1st round. This game in being played in Dayton and the perceived advantage to the Musketeer as the location is just 50 from the their campus. The winner here plays the No. 6 seed Illinois. These two teams match up pretty evenly with the better record for the favorite and the tougher conference with the underdog. The points are a bonus!  TakeTEXAS!

Houston at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Rockets - The Magic are on a mission and this is to end opponents winning streaks. Orlando just knocked off Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday who was on their second 16 game winning streak of the season and look forward to taking down Houston tonight who is on their season long win streak of seven games. The Magic are 5-games under .500 and for the most play that is because of their play without Paolo Banchero who was injured for an extended period of time. He’s back and the No. 1 overall draft selection makes a difference. Take ORLANDO!

Cleveland at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Cavaliers - Believe it or not this is the first meeting of the season between these two with the next one coming in Cleveland. The Cavaliers just had their second 16 game winning streak this season come to an end last time out falling to Orlando at home. Most ‘players’ will think first that they will rebound in this match up but, the Clippers are starting to play ball and have won six of seven. This is the first of a five game west coast road trip and will be facing a former coach in Tyronn Lue. Take LA CLIPPERS!

North Carolina vs San Diego State 9:10 ET

Aztecs (+) over Tar Heels - The shouting is way too loud about North Carolina being offered a play-in game as they are 1-12 this season against Quads 1 & 2. Meaning that they really haven’t beaten anybody except for one time defeated a team that was any good. But the Tar Heels won eight of nine after a 20-point blowout loss to Clemson and fell in the ACC final to Duke by three after trailing by 25. I was sorts of thinking that UNC would go out and prove the critics about their selection wrong as it seems to happen every year. Although the Aztecs have won 21 outright of their last 32 games they are only 12-20 ATS. Still, this contest should come done to the final buzzer. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Denver at Golden State 10;00 ET

Warriors(-) over Nuggets - My goodness have you seen what these two clubs do when playing each other. To my surprise (maybe you were aware of this) Denver has defeated the Warriors eight straight times including their lone clash this season with the Warriors getting the cash going 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. After their East coast trip the Warriors have won four straight at home and this makes five…take GOLDEN STATE!

Memphis at Sacraamento 10:00 ET

Kings (-) over Grizzlies - This match up seems a bit off to me as Sacramento has dropped four straight games three of which were on the road  while Memphis has won five of their past six with their lone loss coming at the hands of the Cavaliers. Although they are racking up wins the Grizzlies are just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games. Theses two have split a pair of home wins and covers against each other but the Kings have won five of the past six meetings. Take SACRAMENTO!

Miami at New York 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Knicks - Miami and New York are both off of losses but the difference is that the Heat have lost seven in a row while the Knicks only dropped their last time out to Golden State. The Heat are of course without Jimmy Butler and New York will be without their leading scorer in Jalen Brunson. The Knicks average 116.7 points per game with him in the line up but just 109 PPG without him I the lineup. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Portland 6:00 ET

Blazers (-) over Raptors - Either Portland is back or Toronto is falling by the wayside. A couple of weeks back the Trailblazers were the hottest team in the NBA alone with Cleveland. But, Portland couldn’t keep up the pace and the Cavaliers have now won what 17-in-a-row. This price seem a bit strong to me and the Raptors seem too appealing. Portland has won seven of the past nine meetings and believe it or not this is the first time they are playing each other this season. Blazers are 16-16 at home while the Raptors are a dreadful 8-23 on the road. To press on about how strange this line is think of the fact that Toronto has won three straight and 6-of-7 going 6-1 ATS while the Blazers have lost their last five. So, what do ya think? This line as a good friend in the handicapping business says “It don’t make sense.”  Take PORTLAND!

Wisconsin vs Michigan 3:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Badgers - Although Wisconsin won more and lost less overall this season Michigan was seeded third in the Big Ten playoffs and the Badgers were seeded fifth. But, on the national scale Wisconsin was No. 18 and Michigan was ranked 22nd. The Wolves have won the past three meetings including an early December 67-64 win as a 3-point underdog. Whisky enter with three straight wins while the Blue & Maze enter with three straight losses but have defeated Purdue and Maryland and today Wisconsin. Take MICHIGAN!

Tennessee vs Florida 1:00 ET

Volunteers (+) over Gators - These two SEC clubs ranked No. 8 Tennessee and No. 4 Florida have split their season series the past two years. These clubs routed each other home their home floor with Florida taking the first meeting in Gainesville 73-43 as 3-point favorites and the Volunteers returned the favor as a 3-point favorite winning 64-44 in Rocky Top. After a pair of routs like they each had it figures that this one comes down to the final buzzer. The Volunteers enter this fray on a three game win streak and seven of eight while the Gators have won their last five and 9-of-10. Florida is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 but fall short today. Take TENNESSEE!

New Orleans at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Pelicans (-) over Spurs - Does this make any sense at all where New Orleans who is 6-27 SU on the road is favored over a team with 11 less losses and is 16-16 SU at home. The Pelicans have won the last two meetings and covered 3-0 in their three meetings this season. part of the problem for San Antonio is that their two most productive players De’Aaron// Fox and Victor Wembanyama is out for the rest of the season. The Pelicans have dropped five of six while the Spurs have dropped four of five and still are alive in the ‘play-in’ race while the Pel’s have already been eliminated from any chance of postseason play. Take NEW ORLEANS!

New York at Golden State 8:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Warriors - Ten days ago these two met in Madison Square Garden where Stephen Curry at on one of his shooting displays that turned New York into her personal show. The Knicks who missed selection Curry out of Davidson by one draft spot they have been bemoaning that ever since. Golden State has won six straight games and are 13-2 since the Jimmy Butler trade while the Knicks are 2-2 on their west coast swing with this being their final stop. In the last meeting Karl-Anthony Towns was out and he has returned but it appears that Jalen Brunson who turned an ankle and is questionable. Still, it is NEW YORK!

Oklahoma City at Detroit 7:000 ET

Pistons (+) over Thunder - It has been over a year since these two met last January and Detroit managed a win in their worst season as a franchise and they have gone 8-2 ATS in the past 1- meets as well. OKC is off a huge win at Boston and have won eight of their last nine while the Pistons last time out fell to this year’s worst team in the league to the Wizards. The Thunder have a 12-game lead over Western Conference and surely be the No. 1 seed as they were last season.  Take DETROIT…& good luck!

Creighton vs St. John’s 6:30 ET

Blue Jays (+) over Red Storm - Creighton finished second in the Big East (15-5) three-games behind No. 1 seed St. John’s (18-2). Both of these clubs were great to their backers on the season with the Red Storm going 19-11-1 ATS and the Blue Jays were 18-11-2 ATS.  These two split a pair of home wins with the Jays and storm playing to a push as Creighton -1 wins 57-56 on New Year’s eve, the Johnnies (-6.5) returned the favor with a 79-73 non cover win four weeks ago. This one comes down to the final buzzer. Take CREIGHTON!

Michigan vs Maryland 3:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Terrapins - Maryland (14-6) finished as the second seed in the expanded (16) Big Ten and and Michigan (14-6) was seeded third. Michigan gone off to a fast start (13-3) but ended the season just 13-18 ATS while the Terrapins were a respectable 18-14 ATS. Maryland has won the past three meetings including a 71-65 win in Ann Arbor as a one and a half point underdog. They were chasing the Wolves who had won the previous five meetings but enter this fray on a three game slide. They rebound here. Take MICHIGAN!

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Wisconsin vs Michigan State 1:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Spartans - No. 5 seed Wisconsin (13-7)  easily disposed of No. 4 seed UCLA and now face the Big Ten (16 teams) regular season champion Michigan State (17-3) who won the title by 3-games over second seed Maryland (14-6). Both of these clubs were big point-spread winners this season with the Badgers going 20-12-1 ATS and the Spartans were 22-9-1. In their one meeting in Lansing, State(-4.5) won and covered 71-62 as the held Whisky to 34% shooting from the floor. But the Badgers have won five of the last nine meetings and 16% from 3-point land. The Spartans play great defense but those number will not repeat. Take WISCONSIN!

Cleveland at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Cavaliers - Cleveland is on their second 15-game win streak of the season after defeating the Celtics in Boston and have the NBA’s best record. Memphis after sleep walking through most of the season have now won four straight after a four-game slide. What I see in this match up is that the last time these two met in Memphis the Grizzlies were an 8.5 underdog and now with the Cavaliers on the 15 game win streak they come up a 2-point favorite. Something just doesn’t seem right. Take MEMPHIS!

North Carolina vs Duke 7:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels - This side, I mean Duke is the more an unlikely choice here as they have defeated the Tar Heels twice already this season and covered both games easily this season are atoning after falling twice to the Heels last season. Most will gravitate to NC because they have won their last two and 8-of-9 and are looking to keep one game between the two close. I just think the Blue Devils are that much better and they have won their last nine themselves. I know it might be hard to take the Devils here but that will just make it sweeter…Take DUKE!

Marquette vs St. John’s 6:30 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Red Storm - St. John’s swept the regular series winning 86-84 in overtime in Milwaukee six days ago and won 70-64 at MSG in New York the first week of February. Prior to that the Redmen (oops) Red guys had lost six straight to the Golden Eagles and former Warriors and Rainbows. Rick Pitino’s crew has won their last seven and nine of the past 10 entering this rematch while Marquette dropped the final two regular season games before taking down Xavier 89-87 with a 14-point second half comeback.This a prime spot for the Eagles…Take MARQUETTE!

Illinois vs Maryland 6:00 ET

Illini (+) over Terrapins -  This is a funky one as Illinois has been a major disappointment and pulled off the upset over Purdue to end the regular season and Iowa to start the Big Ten tourney and have won and ‘covered’ four straight entering this clash with the the Terrapins. Maryland finished tied for second with Michigan in the conference one game behind Michigan State. The Illini finished 12-8 and ranked as high as No 4 before getting bounced out of the Top-25. But, they have put it together when it counts the most. Take ILLINOIS!

Wisconsin vs UCLA 2:30 ET

Bruins (+) over Badgers - It is said that defense wins championships and for years Wisconsin has been a defensive team first but under their new coaching regime they have a different mind set. The Badgers have upped their offense geared up and score 80.8 PPG while allowing 70.9. UCLA under coach Mick Cronin has also been a defense first club and have remained that way allowing just 65.1 PPG. The Badgers have the big men to out rebound you and average four more per game then do the Bruins. But, the Bruins have two more assists, one more block and a whopping three more steals per game and they are just better. Take UCLA!

Oklahoma vs Kentucky 9:30 ET

Sooners (+) over Wildcats - Oklahoma who has won their last three loss at home to the Wildcats 83-82 three weeks ago, a game they believe that they should have won. The Sooners who were 6-12 in SEC regular season action and are on the NCAA bubble and must advance deep into the SEC tourney most likely to receive a bid to the Big Dance. The Wildcats have won more than two games in-a-row since starting 10-1. Take OKLAHOMA!

Villanova vs Connecticut 9:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Huskies - Two time defending champion Connecticut has had a tough season as injuries have sort of derailed their attempt at a three-peat but the have come together of last winning their last four Big East encounters. Villanova has won four of their last five and split their two games against the Huskies going 2-0 ATS. Connecticut has won four of the past five meetings but the Wildcats have covered five of the past six meetings. Cats keep it close. Take VILLANOVA!

Kansas vs Arizona 9:00 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Wildcats - Both of these clubs have been disappointing this season and will try and regain their former high stature. Kansas is 3-1 against the Wildcats including an 83-76 victory as a 4-point home favorite five days ago. At one point this season Arizona won 13 of 14 but have dropped five of their past eight. Take KANSAS!

SMU vs Clemson 8:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Tigers - These to met in late February in Dallas where Clemson won 79-69 as a 1-point underdog. That was the Tigers fourth straight win and they have won four more since then and enter this battle on an eight game run and they are 7-1 ATS. SMU has split there last five alternating wins (3) and losses (2) and are off of an easy outing against Syracuse. This will be Clemson’s 71st attempt at capturing the ACC title and they are the third seed entering 26-5. In the first meeting between these new rivals the Tigers shot14-29 from 3-point range but, the Mustangs had the advantage off the boards dominating 39-24.

Take SOUTHERN METHODIST!

Orlando at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Magic - Orlando has won the last six meetings including a win back in November and are 8-2 in the past 10 meetings. But, the Magic have dropped six of seven and have one win in the past 21 days. New Orleans hasn’t  on the road and the Pelicans are 12-21 at home. been any better of late dropping five of the last six but are off of  win over the LA Clippers. With the return of Zion Williamson the Pelicans actually become a force. This game should be near a pick-em as Orlando is 12-20 on the road and New Orleans is 12-20 at home. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Indiana vs Oregon 12:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Ducks - Oregon is on a seven game win streak and yet are seeded eighth in the Big Ten while Indiana is seeded ninth has won four of their last five. The Ducks won their only meeting 10 days ago 73-64 as a 6.5-point home favorite. Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is stepping down at season’s end and his players are looking to rally and send him out on a high note. Take INDIANA!

Minnesota at Denver 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets - There are trends that happen in sports that are difficult to understand and Minnesota has defeated Denver four straight times including twice this season once in opening week and again late January. Both games were at home for the winners but they have surprised me with their grit and of course Anthony Edwards who is honestly as good as anybody (well he could be he’s so young). T’wolves have won their last five going 4-1 ATS and the Nuggets have won 3-of-4 but are 1-4 ATS in their last five and just 3-7 in past 10 although they have won 14 of 18. Still, take…MINNESOTA!

Oklahoma vs. Georgia 9:30 ET

Sooners (+) over Bulldogs - New SEC rivals face each other in the opening round of the nation’s strongest conference. Georgia and Oklahoma met for the first time on the hardwood for the first time this season at Georgia and the Bulldogs prevailed 72-62 as a 7.5-point favorite. The Sooners need the win as they are on the bubble for sure and need a win and the Bulldogs aren’t guaranteed a spot either, although they have won their last four including an impressive win over Florida (Megabucks winner). The Sooners dropped a pair by one to Kentucky and by 3 to Ole MIss but closed with a wins at Texas and Missouri. Building confidence. In the first meting the ‘dogs had 20 free throws while OK had just nine.This time around the gap won’t be as big. Its OKLAHOMA!  

Phoenix at Houston 8:00 ET

Suns (+) over Rockets - Houston has won 40 games and have been a great money team all season and have won their last three on the heels of a three game win streak, with a pair of those wins over lowly New Orleans. Although Phoenix has covered their last four they have won just three of nine. This is the Suns four straight road game and the price is short…too short. Take PHOENIX!

Minnesota at Denver 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets - There are trends that happen in sports that are difficult to understand and Minnesota has defeated Denver four straight times including twice this season once in opening week and again late January. Both games were at home for the winners but they have surprised me with their grit and of course Anthony Edwards who is honestly as good as anybody (well he could be he’s so young). T’wolves have won their last five going 4-1 ATS and the Nuggets have won 3-of-4 but are 1-4 ATS in their last five and just 3-7 in past 10 although they have won 14 of 18. Still, take…MINNESOTA!

Texas vs. Vanderbilt 3:30 ET

Longhorns (+) over Commodores - Texas does more than just ‘owe’ me because of the way they have performed most of the season although they covered 14 of 31 games. So, I guess you can just pick your spots. Vanderbilt has had a stellar season with 20 wins and 18 ‘covers’ including a 86-78 home victory over the Longhorns as 3-point favorites five weeks ago. This game is in Nashville which should give the ‘Dores a preconceive advantaged but, it won’t help, as the Horn’s will hook ‘em! Take TEXAS!

South Carolina vs. Arkansas 1:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Razorbacks - Here’s hoping that the Gamecocks will be one of those teams that drives the Big Dance selectors because they have no chance otherwise.As bad as they Gamecocks are (12-19) SU but have defeated an overrated Arkansas team three straight times including a a 72-53 home victory 10 days ago. Arkansas enter winning their last two while USC enter off of a pair of defeats. But overall the gamecocks have played better in the latter part of the season. Take SOUTH CAROLINA~

Colorado vs TCU 3:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Horned Frogs - If Colorado wins here it will be their first win away from home as they enter 0-10 in road games. These two met on Saturday in Boulder and the Buffaloes routed TCU 76-56 shooting 46% for the game while the Horned Frogs shot 31.6%. This is about average for the Toads who have gone over just 10 of 31 games. TCU has lost four of their last five and are seeded 12th and Colorado got the final seed at 16. What a difference playing in the Big-12 as the Buffs were seeded third in the PAC-12 last season.Take COLORADO!

Orlando at Houston 8:00 ET

Magic (+) over Rockets - Theses two last met a year ago in April with Houston posting a 118-106 win at home as a 3-point underdog after having lost three of the four previous meetings. The Rockets have won six of eight home games. Orlando posted a 111-109 win over Milwaukee on Saturday ending a five game losing streak. In a season that the Magic have had all of their four top scorers missed at least 20 games but, they still are in playoff contention. Take ORLANDO!

Phoenix at Dallas 3:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Suns - Dallas who played in the NBA Finals last year finds themselves a demoralized club as their top talent has been either traded or injured and they have dropped their lat five games and seven of their past eight. Phoenix is probably the single most disappointing team in the NBA this season and have won just tree of their last 10 games. The Suns posted a pair of early season wins over the Mavericks winning the last meeting in December. The Mav’s even the series. Take DALLAS!

Iowa at Nebraska 12:30 ET

Cornhuskers (-) over Hawkeyes - Iowa has been a major disappointment even at 15-15 SU as the are on a 3-game losing streak and have dropped five of their past six. As if that isn’t bad enough they are just 10-19 ATS and their backers have taken a beating, The Hawkeyes (6-13) are still alive for the Big Ten tournament but will need help and a win here. Nebraska is in but bunched up with four other clubs and has lost the last two meetings, the last in OT four weeks ago. Huskers reap Iowa. Take NEBRASKA!

Houston at Baylor 10:00 ET

Bears (+) over Cougars - Houston has won nine straight and has been walking on the edge of cliffs but always seem to manage to pull out a victory. The Cougars have won nine in-a-row and have clinch the Big-12 regular season title and will be the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Ranked No. 3 at 26-4 the Cougars are 9-0 on the road but will have little incentive here. Baylor is 13-2 at home but have nine conference losses one of which they will avenge this Saturday night. Take BAYLOR!    

Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pacers - This is the second of back-to-back meetings between these two with Atlanta ending a five game series losing streak with a 124-118 victory on Thursday. The Hawks are still alive for the play-in tournament as the eighth seed and they have finish in the play-in the past three seasons. Indiana currently would be without a home court advantage if the don’t improve from the fifth playoff spot to at least the four spot needing to pass Milwaukee. Take ATLANTA!

Ohio State at Indiana 3:45 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Hoosiers - Talk about two team on the bubble and in need of wins both Ohio State and Indians are in just about the same spot. The Buckeyes are 17-13 and will need to advantage deep into the Big Ten playoffs and so will the 18-12 Hoosiers. Both clubs are 9-10 and the winner here will actually receive a bye in the Big Ten opening round. Indiana has won the last four meetings including a 77-76 OT win this season in Columbus. Not this time…take OHIO STATE!

Alabama at Auburn 2:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide - The nation’s No. 1 team is off a loss at Texas A&M and they were out-played and thoroughly defeated 82-72. In the first meetings our Megabucks winner was on Auburn defeating the Crimson Tide on their court. Alabama has dropped their last two at Tennessee and to Florida and are 2-6 in their last six. The Tigers will be the SEC No. 1 seed and the Crimson can’t improve win or lose here. Take AUBURN!  

Mississippi State at Arkansas 12:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Razorbacks - Arkansas has had a number of ups and downs beating Kentucky, Missouri and Vanderbilt and losing by 20 to South Carolina and Oklahoma. Still, the Razorbacks remain on the bubble while going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games but were 1-7 ATS in the previous eight. The Bulldogs have taken the past two meetings and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. They are off of a loss at Texas and are 1-3 SU in their last four. Bulldogs bite the Hogs! Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!  

Kentucky at Missouri 12:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Wildcats - The two clubs have alternated home win in the series in the past six meetings and for the most part they were in different conference but still met once a year. Kentucky bounced back from a loss to No. 1 Auburn by trouncing LSU 95-64. Missouri who is 18-1 at home has gone 1-3 since their Megabucks upset win over No. 1 Auburn and will look to enter the SEC tourney on an up swing. The Wildcats are just 3-6 on the road. Take MISSOURI!  

Phoenix at Denver 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets - The collapse of the Phoenix Suns this season is a total surprise to almost all of ’us’ as most were thinking that the combination of Durant, Beal and Booker would produce more winners. Denver is battling for the second seed for the NBA Playoffs while the Suns are fighting for their playoff lives as they still are on the outside looking in with 20 games left in the regular season. Nuggets who have won two of three meetings this season including a win at Phoenix on Feb. 8 and the Suns even it season series here. Take PHOENIX!

Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Blazers (+) over Thunder - Oklahoma City has dominated the series between these two winning the last 15 meetings including three wins this season. The Thunder have won five straight, seven of eight and 14 of 16 and are 24-7 as hosts including 19-9-2 ATS at home. On the year they are 51-11 and are exactly one full game behind Cleveland for the NBA’s best record. Portland who has been a major surprise by turning their season around and had won five of six on the road before falling to Boston last time out. Considering who is rated what this line in way too low and it appears to me the ‘Books’ want to suck you in with OKC but with this line the odds makers are telling us that these two would be a Pick-em on a neutral site. It ‘don’t make sense.’ Take PORTLAND!

Purdue at Illinois 8:00 ET

Illini (-) over Boilermakers - Purdue is ranked No. 18 and Illinois who was ranked in the Top-5 at one time this season but 11 losses have dropped them out of the Top-25. This is the first meeting of the year between these two and Purdue has won the past five meetings. The Illini are 12-4 at home while the Boilermakers are 3-3 on the road and are off of a pair of home wins against UCLA and Rutgers. This is a ‘must’ win for Illinois as a loss here forces them to play four games in four days in the Big Ten tourney. Take ILLINOIS!

Utah at Toronto 7:30 ET

Jazz (+) over Raptors - Utah has just 15 wins on the season and are just 7-23 on the road but for some reason have had their way head-to-head against Toronto. The Jazz who have lost 10 straight on the road have won the past four meetings and seven of the last eight including two wins and covers this season. The Raptors had dropped five of six before winning a pair at Orlando and just hate facing the Jazz. The beat goes on…take UTAH!

New York at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Lakers - Since Los Angeles made the trade for Luka Doncic they have gone 8-2 SU and they are 17-3 in their last 20 games overall. New York enters off of a home loss to Golden State as Karl-Anthony Towns miss the encounter for personal reasons and will be well rested for this match up. The Knicks are 19-10 on the road and this price is way too inviting. Take NEW YORK!

Houston at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Rockets - Most teams use the All-star break to correct their flaws and make a push in the second half of the season to the playoffs. But, for Houston things are falling apart as they are 3-4 since the break and have lost their last three games as well as their  last five road games. The Pelicans will have Zion Williamson and when healthy he makes a difference. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Michigan State at Iowa 8:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Spartans  - Michigan State once again is in the Big Ten mix for the title which the guaranteed a share of the conference title. Tom Izzo’s club still plays defense first and allows just 66.6 points per game. Iowa hasn’t measured up to season’s passed as their major flaw is the lack of rebounding where they are No. 303 ranking near the bottom but on offense they average 82.2 points per game ranking No. 21. The Hawkeyes have won the last two meetings and five of the past six and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings as well. It is senior night in Iowa City and the points are a bonus. Take IOWA!

Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pacers - It is approaching two years since Atlanta posted a win against the Pacers as they have dropped the last five meetings including a 132-127 loss at Indiana five weeks ago. The Pacers won their last two games at home and now take to the road as a favorite. The Hawks have lost six of their last eight games overall with Trae Young scoring 23.5 points and leads the league in assists with 11.5 a game. It is time for the hawks to soar. Take ATLANTA!

Sacramento at Denver 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Nuggets - Sacramento rolls into Denver off of four straight wins and the last three of which were on the road. The Kings surprisingly have a better record on the road than they have at home and are the only NBA that can say that. The Nuggets have defeated the Kings twice this season making it three straight wins over the Kings who had won the three previous meetings. Domantas Sabonis will be out for the Kings but Zach LaVine has picked up the slack. Take SACRAMENTO!

Tennessee at Mississippi 9:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Volunteers - I am hearing that the pundits are predicting that Tennessee will end up a No. 1 seed for the Big Dance as the see it. I don’t see it that way! The Volunteers granted play a tough brand of defense but their outside shooting and overall scoring ability remains suspect. Mississippi to the surprise of many have won 20 games out of the SEC but have had trouble against the Vols winning only once in their last 10 meetings. The Rebels are 12-3 SU at home while the Visitor is just 6-4 on the road. take MISSISSIPPI!

Marquette at Connecticut 8:30 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Huskies - Connecticut is 20-9 on the season and must would be pleased with 20 wins in the season but coach Ban Hurley has been out of his mind for most of the season as major injuries have slowed the Huskies down a bit especially on defense where they have dropped over 50 spots since last year. In the first meeting at Marquette the Huskies got off to a huge early lead and cruised to a 77-69 victory. Revenge is sweet for the Golden Eagles. Take MARQUETTE!

Florida at Alabama 7:00 ET

Gators (+) over Crimson Tide - This battle between the No. 5 and No. 7 ranked clubs will go a long way toward the seeding for both then SEC and NCAA Tournaments. Florida is ranked two spots ahead of Alabama and have won the last two meetings including a win in the SEC tourney. The Gators have been one of the more under valued teams by the bookmakers and are 21-8 ATS while the Tide is a more than respectable 17-12 ATS. Both of these squads are fight for the No. 2 seed in the SEC but for Alabama it is a bad spot with hated rival Auburn up next in their regular season final at Auburn on Saturday. Take FLORIDA!

BYU at Iowa State 9:00 ET

Cyclones (-) over Cougars - BYU like their Big-12 football season the Cougars are showing that they more than belong bring a six game winning straight into this match up. Iowa State who was one of the favorites to win the conference have split their last 10 games and are tied with BYU for fourth place in the conference. The Cyclone are 15-1 at home and the Cougars are 5-5 on the road and have dropped three of four meetings against Iowa State in the past four meetings. The Cyclones man-up here. Take IOWA STATE!   

Auburn at Texas A&M 9:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Tigers - Auburn at 15-1 in SEC play has clinched the regular season title last Saturday and most likely a No. 1 seed for the Big Dance. Texas A&M has dropped four straight games following a 5-game win streak and fell to Auburn 66-55 at their place in early January. The Aggies had won the three previous meetings and five of six meetings prior to this season and with the Tigers having nothing to play for have an edge here as they are in need. A&M is looking to rebound from a beating by Florida 89-70 last time out and look to regroup against the No.1 team in the nation. Take TEXAS A&M!

Brooklyn at San Antonio 8:30 ET

Nets (+) over Spurs - Brooklyn has won 21 games this season and are a respectable 31-28-1 ATS and San Antonio has been a bit over rated even with Wembanyama healthy they are 26-33 ATS. The Spurs have won the last two meetings with Wemby playing but the Nets had won seven of the previous eight meetings. Brooklyn has dropped their last four games while the Spurs have dropped five of their last six and are 2-7 ATS in their last nine overall. Take BROOKLYN!

Villanova at Georgetown 8:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Wildcats - Villanova hasn’t had a winning season in the Big East since Jay Wright left the program in 2022 until this season as they have gone 11-8. But one of those losses was at the hands of Georgetown 64-63 who had lost seven straight to the Wildcats prior to that outing. The Wildcats are just 3-7 both SU and ATS on the road while the Hoyas are 13-5 at home. The Hoyas have lost five straight at home against Nova and haven’t beaten them  as hosts since the 2018-19 season. Take GEORGETOWN!

Golden State at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Warriors - New York enters this contest off of three straight wins and six of eight but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. Golden State has to make me laugh as their only loss in the past nine games was to Philadelphia at home. The addition of Jimmy Butler has boosted the Warriors spirits and play. Curry has been just plan silly of late, but his status here is up in the air. The Knicks have won 13 of 17 although their ATS record is not so hot. Still…take NEW YORK!

Houston at Indiana 7:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Pacers - Indiana who was ranked second in offense last season hasn’t quite reached that level yet this season while Houston is truly banged up. The Rockets ended a nine-game losing streak to the Pacers in November winning 130-113 at home. Indiana has six players averaging double digits while the Rockets are looking for six healthy players. But, every Rockets is now giving 110% effort to close the gap…take HOUSTON!

Detroit at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Pistons - After their loss Sunday to New Orleans, Utah coach Will Hardy stated that the Jazz will be focusing on using those that want to play. They have lost eight of their last 11 games and are hosting their ninth straight home game having won three of the eight so far. Utah defeated the Pistons in December 126-119 at Detroit and have won the past four meetings and 8-of-10. Take UTAH!

UCLA at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bruins - UCLA is a team that plays defense first and allow only 65 points per game ranking No. 21 nationally. Northwestern who has won their last three games allowing just 56.3 points per game in those three outings. The Wildcats are currently seeded 11th tied with Minnesota, Nebraska and Rutgers and they need a win to ensure that they make the cut for the Big Ten Tournament where the bottom three clubs are not included. Take NORTHWESTERN!

LA Clippers at LA Lakers 9:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Lakers- This is the second of consecutive games played by these two against each other with the Lakers taking the match up Friday night 106-102 as a 1-point underdog. The Clippers have lost four of five and are 0-6 ATS since the All-star break but once again are favored on the road against a team with a better record. Humm…take then CLIPPERS!

New Orleans at Utah 9:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz - These two stand a half game apart in the standings and the winner of this encounter will still have no shot of making the playoffs. New Orleans has won the past four meetings including a pair of wins at home in January. Utah is getting ready to play their 8th straight home game and are coming off of a 117-116 win over Minnesota. Both of these clubs have 44 losses with just Washington and Charlotte having more defeats. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Illinois at Michigan 3:30 ET

Illini (+) over Spartans - Illinois has had more ups and downs then the Cyclone at Coney Island being ranked in the Top-5 early in the season and were bounced out of the Top-25 after a series of losses. Poor play hasn’t been all about poor play but injuries had a part of their woes. Michigan has also had turns during the season once looking like a Sweet-16 shoe-in but with weaknesses exposed their power rating dropped them hard and they have been trying to climbing their way back up the latter since. Not, today Take ILLINOIS

Wisconsin at Michigan State 1:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Spartans - Wisconsin’s big guys are getting the job done as they have won five of their t six games and have defeated Michigan State the last two time they played each other and have won five of the past eight meetings. Both of these clubs have been money makers for their backers with each going 18-9-1 ATS (not bad). The Spartans are 13-1 at home SU with their only loss coming at the hands of Indiana and they have responded by winning four straight since. The Badgers went from being one of the top defensive teams to top offensive teams with a mere coaching change. Take WISCONSIN!

Denver at Boston 1:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Celtics - These two have met one time this season on January 7 in Denver and the Celtics prevailed as a 10 point favorite winning 118-106 on the road. That game was tied at 93 all before the Boston went on a 15-0 run. The Nuggets had won the previous three games ending a six game winning streak in the series by Boston. The Celtics have dropped their last two when Detroit won by 20 points on Wednesday and then they blew a 25-3 lead at home against Cleveland on Friday and they have not lost three straight this season until now. Take DENVER!

Milwaukee at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Bucks - Milwaukee has picked up the pace a bit winning five of their past six and has defeated Dallas the past four times that they have met including a pair of wins this season. To the surprise of many the Mavericks are 4-3 since they got rid of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. The Mavericks are 19-11 SU at home while the Bucks are just 12-16 on the road. Take DALLAS!

Georgia at Texas 8:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Bulldogs- Georgia lost seven of Nine before they posted a huge upset Money Game win over Florida 88-83 on Tuesday. Texas meanwhile has dropped five up the past six including their last two games at Arkansas and South Carolina. Both of these clubs are on the bubble with the Bulldogs have 17 wins and 16 wins for the Longhorns. These two have last played in Austin back in 1998, 27 years ago. Take TEXAS!

SMU at Stanford 6:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Mustangs - SMU is running through the ACC basketball schedule much as they did in football and are 12-5 in conference play. But, the Mustangs are without their leading scorer in Boopie Miller who went down four games ago. SMU is 2-2 since but were on a five game win streak when he went down. Stanford fell in the first meeting 85-61 in Dallas four weeks ago and the Cardinal look to get even at home where they are 15-2 SU. Take STANFORD!

Cincinnati at Houston 4:30 ET

Cougars (-) over Bobcats - Houston has won 20-of 21 games after a 4-3 start to the season and a year here would clinch their second straight Big-12 conference title. Cincinnati who may be the single most overrated team in college basketball even with 17 wins as they are still on the bubble for the Big Dance. The Cougars have the No. 1 defense in the country and they shoot 40.2% from 30point range. The Bearcats opened the season 10-1 against weak opposition and are thee game under .500 since. Take HOUSTON!  

Texas Tech at Kansas 2:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Red Raiders - This is the first time that Kansas has not been ranked on the Top-25 since 2021 as they have lost four of their past six games. But, prior to this season the Jayhawks had defeated the Red Raiders in 8-of-9 meetings until a Texas Tech upset 79-50 a year ago February, The Jayhawks get some revenge here. Take KANSAS!

LA Clippers at LA Lakers 10:ET

Clippers (+) over Lakers - These two Los Angeles clubs have alternated wins and losses since November of 2023 splitting a pair if meetings this season. The Clippers ended a three game slide with a win at Chicago which was their final game on a five game road trip that started 14 days ago, a trip that ended 0-5 ATS. The Lakers are 4-2 with Luca Doncic on the court and the Clippers are 13-11 when Kawhi Leonard plays. The energy should be high here as thisone could come down to the final possession. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Iowa at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wildcats - The 18 team conference that educators deemed as the Big Ten (Go figure) will have fifteen of their 18 members making the Conference tournament. Neither of these clubs have secured a spot with one week to go. Iowa has lost six of their past eight while Northwestern comes back home after a pair of road wins at Ohio State and Minnesota. Although the Hawkeyes are 1-7 SU on the road they have beaten the Wildcats 11 of the past 12 meetings…the beat goes on. Take IOWA!  

New York at Memphis 8:10 ET

Knicks (+) over Grizzlies - For some reason New York has had its way against the grizzlies winning the last three meetings including a 143-108 beat down at Madison Square Garden.exactly four weeks ago. The last time Memphis defeated the Knicks was in November of 2022 before the Knickerbockers had dropped four straight to the Griz. New York has won 11 of their last 15 games overall although they are a beat up a bit. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable and yet the price is very low. Take NEW YORK!

Portland at Brooklyn 7:40 ET

Nets over Blazers - Who are these guys…first we have to deal with the upstart Detroit Pistons and now Portland has set the league a blaze. If the Trailblazers win tonight at Brooklyn they will have had three winning streaks of four games or more in the past six weeks. Brooklyn meanwhile gave up a 14-point 4th quarter lead to Oklahoma City and have just 21 wins. But, with those 21 wins came 32 ‘covers.’ The Nets defeated the Blazers on their floor six weeks ago 132-114 and they are only 10-19 on the road. The Nets will do it again here…take BROOKLYN!

Denver at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Nuggets - These two clubs are meeting for the first time this season and have split their past eight meetings over the past four seasons. Milwaukee has won four straight since the All-star break until Tuesday’s defeat at Houston while Denver has won 10 of their last 11. But, the ‘Greek Freak’ is ready to go head-to-head with Jokic and lead the inconsistent Bucks to a win here. Take MILWAUKEE!

Golden State at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Warriors - Golden State made a huge move at the trade deadline and it has proven to be a blessing so far. Jimmy (Playoffs) Butler has injected new life into a squad that was dead in the water. The Warriors have won their last four games and six of their past seven games and have three straight wins over the Magic including a 104-99 victory on Feb. 3rd. Orlando is coming off of their worst loss of the season a 40-point blowout at the hands of the NBA’s best in Cleveland. Professionals have a way of rebounding after a embarrassing loss. Take ORLANDO!

SMU at California 11:00 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Mustangs - These two met four weeks ago in Dallas as the Mustangs defeated California 75-65 as a 13-point favorite but are off of a home loss to Clemson 79-69 as a 1-point favorite. The Golden Bears meanwhile, have dropped four straight and six of seven entering this encounter but have covered the last three. but, the Golden Bears expect its best player to return while SMU will be without one of their top starters. Take CALIFORNIA!

Kentucky at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Wildcats - Oklahoma had lost five straight before they jumped up and defeated Mississippi State 93-87 at home Saturday for just their fourth win out of 14 SEC games. The Sooners are considered a ‘bubble’ team and need every win they can get if not advancing to the SEC Tourney finals. Kentucky is coming of a loss the Megabucks winner Alabama on Saturday and have struggled on the road going 2-6 SU while the Sooners are 11-4 at home. Take OKLAHOMA!

Texas at Arkansas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Razorbacks - Both clubs enter this battle with identical 16-11 records for the season and are 5-9 in SEC play. They met three weeks ago in Texas and the Razorbacks prevailed winning 92-85 as a 7-point underdog and are now 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Longhorns while going 3-4 SU. Texas has lost four of five which started with the loss to Arkansas and they get it back here. Take TEXAS!  

Boston at Detoit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Celtics - I know Detroit is playing way above what many though possible but here they are six game over .500. Boston has started to pick up the pace a bit but this ‘number’ is very telling as it is not double digits in over three years. The Celtics have won at least the past 10 meetings including three times this season but that all ends here. Take DETROIT!

Dallas at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Lakers - Changes took place between these two on the first day of the month as we all know. As if it wasn’t bad enough for Dallas as they sent 26 year old Luka Doncic over for Anthony Davis, but Davis came up lame during his first appearance for the Mavericks. Los Angeles is 2-2 since the trade with Lebron James and Doncic on the floor together. Mavs off of loss to Golden State on Sunday were in a look ahead spot and it cost them. Take DALLAS!

Mississippi State at Alabama 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide - I am having a great run with Alabama games winning with Megabucks against them with Auburn and Missouri and winning with them again as a Megabucks over Kentucky using them in the last three outings. The Tide are a high scoring bunch while Mississippi State is off of a loss at Oklahoma and have dropped seven of their last 12 games. The Bulldogs have lost the last seven meetings with coach Chris Jans going 0-6 since taking over. This time they break through…take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Iowa at Illinois 9:00 ET

Illini (-) over Hawkeyes - This Illinois squad has been a bummer for me of late but with a number like this that I believe is way over priced makes me think that they put it together and run away from the Hawkeyes. Iowa is just 1-6 SU on the road and the Illini have won the past two meetings and seven of the last eight. Although they are off of a win over Washington Iowa had lost eight of their previous 10 games. Getting humiliated by Duke at Madison Square Garden reset the Illini focus. Take ILLINOIS  

Phoenix at Memphis 8:00 ET

Suns (+) over Grizzlies - Memphis at 37-20 is exactly 10 games better, according to their records then is Phoenix 27-30. It is a mystery to most how the Suns could be under .500 with the three stars Durant, Beal and Booker on their roster. But, injuries and egos have play a part in their dysfunctional play. The past three meetings were all in Phoenix and the Grizzlies won them all. Now, it is the Suns turn to shine. Take PHOENIX!

Cleveland at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Cavaliers - Cleveland is at it again having won seven straight games and at 47-10 have the best record in the NBA. These two met in November and of course the Cavaliers won and covered 120-110 as a 7-point favorite. Orlando who lost nine of 10 in January are off of a win over Washington and have won five of eight and trail Detroit by three games for one of he final of six playoff spots. The Magic have the slowest tempo in the league and can knock the Cavs a bit off of their game. Take ORLANDO!

Florida at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators - No. 3 Florida has won  six straight games and for the most part they weren’t even close. The Gators have also defeated Georgia 12 straight times including an 89-59 romp four week ago in Gainesville. The Bulldogs on a four game bummer have been competitive at home and are 13-3 SU and played Auburn to a standstill before falling 70-68. They will keep this one close…take GEORGIA!

Houston at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Cougars - Boy, I ‘hate’ giving out this side…and no it isn’t because I don’t think that the Red Raiders aren’t going to win, it’s just that I had the Cougars on Saturday when the blew a huge lead to a crippled Iowa State team as they won but didn’t cover the number. Texas Tech has already beaten Houston in their building this season a 82-81 overtime win. Houston has the No. 1 ranked defense allowing just 56.7 points per game and are 15-1 in conference with a three game lead. Take TEXAS TECH!

Michigan at Nebraska 8:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Wolverines - This game has drawn huge attention as Michigan is still in a race with Michigan State for the conference title as they are off of a loss to the Spartans. That loss ended a six game win streak and now has the Wolverines an meager favorite on the road. Nebraska is 10-3 SU at home and have defeated the Spartans in the past two meetings and need a win here against a Quad 1 team to give them a chance to make the grade of the Big Tourney. Take NEBRASKA!

LA Clippers at Detroit 7:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Pistons - The turn around for the Pistons is not an accident they are a competitive club that has posted 31 wins and is five game over .500. LA having played one less game is a half game ahead of Detroit record wise. Both clubs are in a virtual dead heat  when it comes to covering the number at 31-24. The Clippers have won the past 10 meetings and are 0-2 since the break. The Pistons scored 148 points their last time out against Atlanta but will return to ground level tonight. Take LA CLIPPERS!