40* NBA PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Wizards +7) 

I'll take my chances with the Wizards as a decently priced road dog against the Timberwolves. I think we are getting value here with Washington because they are playing the second game of a back-to-back. Nothing new, as the books have routinely undervalued this team in this spot. Wizards are 5-1 ATS last 6 playin on 0 days rest. Minnesota on the other hand, has had 2 days off and you would think would be better off, but they are 1-7 ATS last 8 when playing with 2 days of rest. Give me the Wizards +7! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS NO-BRAINER (Xavier -3) 

I'll take my chances here with the Musketeers taking care of business at home against the Red Storm. Xavier comes in off a loss at Butler, but have been a different team down the stretch. Musketeers have won and covered 5 of their last 6 including a 11-point win on the road against St. John's I don't think them going home is going to reverse things in this one. Give me Xavier -3! 

50* NCAAB BIG 12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Oklahoma State -4.5)

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cowboys covering this small number at home against the Mountaineers. I just think West Virginia is getting way too much love off a 90-75 win at home against a short-handed ISU team as a 5.5-point dog. Mountaineers are 2-12 away from home with a 0-9 record in true road games. Add in this being Oklahoma State's senior day and I don't know how you pass up on a play here. Give me the Cowboys -4.5! 

40* NCAAB ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Florida +10) 

I'll take my chances here with Florida as a double-digit dog against the Wildcats. The Gators had Kentucky on the ropes in the first meeting, as they actually led by 11 in the 2nd half, only to end up losing the game by 11. Kentucky is sitting 3rd in the SEC behind Tenn and LSU and need to win and have both lose for them to earn a 3-way share of the SEC title. That's not important to this team. What's important is getting right for tournament time. Reid Travis is questionable to play, but I don't see him playing much at all if he does suit up. Florida simply needs this game more and that makes them an easy play at this price. Give me the Gators +10! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (NC State -3) 

I'll take my chances here with the Wolfpack laying just 3-points on the road against the Eagles. Perfect spot to jump on NC State as they come in off an ugly loss at home to Georgia Tech, where they simply didn't shot up to play. Wolfpack shot 31.9% while letting the Yellow Jackets shoot 58.1%. That was a direct result of them coming off a crushing loss to FSU. They will be ready to go for this one and should win here going away. Give me NC State -3! 

50* NBA CENTRAL DIV GAME OF THE MONTH (Bulls +4) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Chicago as a home dog against the Pistons. Bulls get no love because of their 19-47 record, but they are playing their best basketball of the season right now. Chicago just beat the 76ers 108-107 at home as a similarly priced 3.5-point dog and are 6-3 in their last 9 overall. Detroit has won and covered a bunch, but this a big flat spot for the Pistons. Detroit will host the Bulls on Sunday as these two play a home-and-home. GIve me the Bulls +4! 

40* NBA VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Jazz -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Utah covering the small number on the road against the Grizzlies. I just think Memphis is getting a little too much respect here. I was on the Grizzlies in their win over the Blazers on Tuesday, but that was more of a fade of Portland than it was a play on Memphis. Even with that win they are just 6-10 in their last 16 and the other 5 wins were all against non-playoff teams. Utah will be without Rubio and Neto, but Mitchell can run the point and has done so effectively this season. I don't think this is close at all. Give me the Jazz -4.5! 

40* NBA LATE NIGHT ATS SLAUGHTER (Blazers -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Portland covering the small number at home against the Thunder. The Blazers have really been playing well of late. Portland just went 5-2 on a 7-game road trip that includes wins at both Philadelphia and Boston, as well as a mere 2-point loss at Toronto. OKC on the other hand is trying to work out of a slump, as the Thunder are just 2-6 SU and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games. Paul George missed a chunk of those games and while he returned against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, he didn't shoot well and figures to take a few games to get back into that MVP form. Give me the Blazers -3.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Illinois -2)

I'll gladly take my chances with Illinois laying a short number at home against the Hoosiers. The Fighting Illini have really been a different team down the stretch and just as expected they bounced back from a 3-game losing streak to knock off Northwestern at home in their last game. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games with 3 of those losses coming on the road. Indiana comes in having won 2 straight shockers at home over Wisconsin and Michigan State by a combined 3-points. I'm expecting a big letdown on the road, where the Hoosiers are just 3-9 this season. Give me Illinois -2! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS NO-BRAINER (UCF -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with UCF covering as a small home favorite against Cincinnati. The Bearcats are sitting tied on top the AAC standings with Houston at 14-2, who they will meet in the finale at home this weekend. Not only is this a big lookahead spot for Cincinnati, UCF is a team that is playing just as good as the top dogs in the American down the stretch. The Knights are 6-1 SU and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games. The only loss coming by a mere 5-points at Cincinnati and that was them only scoring 18 points in the 1st half (trailed by 8). I think UCF wins this one outright, making them an easy play at basically a pick'em. Give me the Knights -2.5! 

50* NCAAB PAC-12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Washington -6) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Washington covering the 6-point spread at home against Oregon State. The Huskies already won by double-digits on the road against the Beavers and are 14-0 at home, where they are winning by over 12 ppg. Oregon State is also trending in the wrong direction. They just lost back-to-back at home against Arizona and Arizona State. Huskies are 12-4 ATS in their 16 conference games this season and are a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 at home when they come in having won 8 of 10. Give me Washington -6! 

40* NBA BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Suns -4) 

I'll take my chances here with Phoenix laying a short number at home against the Knicks. There's not many teams I wouldn't feel pretty good about laying just 4-points at home against New York. I really like it with how well the Suns have been playing. Phoenix has won 3 of their last 4 and all 3 came as underdogs of 7 points or more. The effort and energy has really been there since the All-Star break and I'm willing to bank they show up and win this one without much problem. Give me the Suns -4! 

40* NBA NO DOUBT ATS KNOCKOUT (Pistons -5) 

Just a little over a month ago the Pistons were sitting at 22-29. Starting with a blowout win over the Nuggets at home, Detroit has gone 9-2 over their last 11 to get back to .500 at 31-31. With a win over the Timberwolves, they will have a winning record for the first time since they were 13-12 way back in early December.  They just beat the Raptors at home in their most recent game and their only two losses during this stretch have come on the road against the Celtics and Spurs. Not only will the be motivated to get above .500, but every game is crucial for this team down the stretch. While Detroit is sitting 6th, they are just 2.5-games ahead of both the Magic, Hornets and Heat, who are all tied for the 8th and final playoff spot.  

I expect a big effort here from the Pistons, who are also going to go into this contest feeling fresh having had the last 2 days off. Speaking of rest, that’s a big part of why I’m willing to lay the 5 with Detroit. Minnesota will be playing on no rest, as the Timberwolves have to host Russell Westbrook and the Thunder on Tuesday. While they will be coming off a home game, they only had 1-day off after finishing up a 3-game road trip. This will be Minnesota’s 8th game since returning from the All-Star break and they will have had to travel for all 8 games.  

Going into Tuesday’s game with the Thunder, the Timberwolves are 6-games back of the Spurs for the 8th and final spot in the West with just 19 games left on the schedule and there’s two teams they have to leapfrog  before catching San Antonio. I just don’t think this team really cares about making the playoffs, so it’s going to be really easy for them to not show up in the 2nd game of a back-to-back. Minnesota is also just 9-24 on the road compared to 20-10 at home.  Pistons have covered 5 straight games at home are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 when playing on 2 or more days of rest and a perfect 7-0 in the last 7 meetings with the Timberwolves. Give me the Pistons -5.  

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Mavs +6) 

I'll take my chances here with the Mavs in this spot. No one is going to want anything to do with Dallas after seeing how this team played in their last two games, but I'm expecting a max effort here from the Mavs in this one. Head coach Rick Carlisle kept the locker room closed extra long after their most recent defeat at Brooklyn. I just feel whenever teams have a come together moment like this, they respond in a positive way. Washington is also a great team for them to get right against, as the Wizards don't play a whole lot of defense and offense has really been the downfall. Give me the Mavs +6! 

40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS MASSACRE (Rutgers +2) 

I’ve been on this Rutgers team quite a bit this year and simply put there’s no reason they are a home dog in this matchup against Penn State. The Scarlet Knights are sitting at 7-11 in the Big Ten, which is a full 2-games ahead of the Nittany Lions, who are at 5-13. They also already beat Penn State on their home floor, winning 64-60 as a 7-point road dog back in late January.  

I just think a lot of people overlook how well this team is playing right now. Rutgers comes in off back-to-back wins, the most recent being a 14-point victory at Iowa as a 8.5-point dog. They are in a position to get a 1st Round bye in the Big Ten Tournament and guaranteed to finish out of the basement of the Big Ten standings for the first time since joining the conference.  

It’s not just the back-to-back wins that have impressed me. They are 6-5 in their last 11 Big Ten games and were competitive in just about everyone of those losses. I get that Penn State has also been playing well, but the Nittany Lions had their 3-game winning streak snapped last time out in a crushing 57-61 loss at Wisconsin.  I just think that loss will be a difficult one for them to bounce back from, as there’s nothing left for this team to play for outside of a miracle run in the Big Ten Tournament. Penn State is also just 2-9 SU in true road games this season.  It’s also worth noting that this will be the home finale/senior day for Rutgers, which is just another extra source of motivation for this team. I not only think they win the game outright, but I think this one could get ugly. Give me Rutgers +2!  

40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS SLAUGHTER (Kentucky -5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Wildcats bouncing back with a big win and cover on the road against the Rebels. I went against Kentucky on Saturday with Tennessee and it went just as I anticipated. Vols are an elite team and hadn't lost a game at home all season. Ole Miss has been a pleasant surprise, but are no where close to the elite teams in the SEC and I just don't see them being able to keep this one close. Give me Kentucky -5! 

40* NBA PUBLIC MONEY ATS MASSACRE (Grizzlies +6.5) 

I'll take my chances with Memphis covering the 6.5-point spread at home against the Blazers. It's been quite the road trip for Portland, who are 6-1 to start their 8 game trip that concludes with this contest. I just think it's going to be tough for the Blazers to keep their foot on the gas against a bad Memphis team, knowing that they get to finally go back home after this one is over. Grizzlies have covered 3 of their last 4 and are better than they get credit for. Give me Memphis +6.5! 

50* NCAAB ACC GAME OF THE MONTH (Florida St -3.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Seminoles laying a short number at home against the Hokies. Virginia Tech comes in off an upset win over Duke at home, but the Blue Devils were once again without their star big man Zion Williamson. I just think that victory has the Hokies getting way too much love against a FSU team that has quietly been playing as well as any team in the country. The Seminoles are 10-1 in their last 11 games and with a win here can secure the No. 4 seed and a double-bye for the ACC Tournament. Not to mention this will be the finale home game for FSU, which adds that much more incentive. Give me the Seminoles -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Kings -11.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Sacramento covering as a double-digit favorite against the Knicks. Kings desperately need a win after losing 3 straight and 5 of their last 6 overall. No better team than New York to get back on track against. Knicks lost 128-107 at LAC last night. The finally score really doesn't do justice to how lopsided that game was. Knicks trailed 82-46 at the half and I just don't see them being any more interested in playing tonight than they were yesterday. Give me the Kings -11.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Celtics -2)

I'll take my chances here with Boston laying a short number at home against the Rockets. The Celtics snapped their 4-game losing streak with a 11-point win and cover at home against the Wizards and I like them to carry over that momentum with a home win. Boston is 24-9 on their home floor this season, while the Rockets are just 15-16 on the road. Celtics are 8-0 ATS last 8 when they come in having lost 4 of their last 5. Give me Boston -2! 

40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (Oregon -4.5)

I'll take my chances here with the Ducks covering the small number at home against the Wildcats. I cashed in an easy winner on Oregon in their last game, as they absolutely rolled Arizona State 79-51 as a 2.5-point favorite. The Ducks had lost 3 straight prior all on the road before the blowout win against the Sun Devils. That win over Arizona State continued a trend of home blowout wins. Arizona is getting too much love for beating some bad teams here of late. Ducks roll. Give me Oregon -4.5! 

40* NBA NO DOUBT ATS SLAUGHTER (Heat -4) 

I'll take my chances here with Miami laying a short number here at home against the Nets. Brooklyn is in a big slump right now, as they have gone just 4-8 in their last 12. Miami comes in off a loss at Houston, but they easily covered as a near double-digit dog. They have shot 50% or better in each of their last 2. I think this team is only going to get better as they just recently got back Dragic. Miami wins here no problem. Give me the Heat -4! 

50* NCAAB SEC GAME OF THE MONTH (Tennessee -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Vols getting revenge against the Wildcats in one of the best games of the day. I was all over Kentucky when they hosted Tennessee earlier this season and they won going away. Vols are a perfect 16-0 at home and this is simply too good a price to pass up. Tennessee is also 16-6 ATS last 22 at home when revenging a loss where they gave up 85 or more. Give me the Volunteers -2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Bucks -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Milwaukee going to Los Angeles and covering this relatively short number against the Lakers. I just don't trust this Lakers team at all right now. I think there's some serious problems in the lockerroom, which stem from all those trade rumors. Basically the front office said now that we have LeBron, he's the only thing that's important. These are also young guys who have grown accustomed to losing and don't have that killer mentality that James demands. I also think LeBron is playing at less than 100%. Milwaukee is too good and there's no doubt they show up for this one. Give me the Bucks -4.5!

40* NBA LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (Kings -3)

I'll take my chances here with Sacramento at this price all day against a team like the Clippers. I still think LAC is a bit overvalued, as this is just not the same team without Tobias Harris. They have won 3 of their last 5, but those 3 wins are against the Mavs, Grizzlies and Suns. So while they aren't as good as their record over their last 5, the Kings are a far better team than their 1-4 mark over their last 5 would suggest. Sacramento's 4 losses during this stretch are a 2-point defeat at Denver, 2-point defeat at Golden State, 7-point loss at Minnesota and a 1-point home loss to the Bucks. This is a legit team that is still flying under the radar of the public eye. Give me the Kings -3! 

40* NBA NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Nets -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Brooklyn covering the small number at home against the Hornets. I know the Nets are coming off an ugly 125-116 home loss to the Wizards as a 5-point favorite, but I still really like this team and they will be getting back a big piece tonight in Spencer Dinwiddie. Not to mention, the fact that they are coming off that ugly loss, increases the likelihood we get a max effort here. On the flip side, Charlotte is a team you want to bet against as a small road favorite. The Hornets are 8-21 SU on the road this season and have covered just 2 out of their last 13 road games against a team with a winning home record. Give me Brooklyn -3.5! 

40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS SLAUGHTER (Oregon -3)

I'll take my chances here with the Ducks as a small home favorite as a 3-point home favorite. I think we are getting a great number with Oregon because they come in having lost 3 straight and are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6. The 3 straight losses were all on the road, where they are just 4-8 this season. Ducks are 11-4 at home, winning by 12 ppg. ASU is just 2-9 ATS last 11 after winning 5+ of their last 7 and the Ducks are 15-5 ATS last 20 homes games after 2 straight conference games. Give me Oregon -3! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Thunder -7) 

I'll take my chances here with OKC covering the 7 at home against the 76ers. Philadelphia is still without Embiid and will also be without backup big man Boban Marjanovic. Even with Embiid the 76ers were not a great road team and I'm extremely confident here we get a max effort from Westbrook and Thunder, who have lost 2 straight and 3 of their lat 4. OKC is 21-8 for a reason at home and with this being on TNT, they are going to want to show out. Give me the Thunder -7! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Wichita St -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Shockers laying another short number at home. We failed to cash in on Wichita State in their last home game against Memphis, but I think that has created the great number we are getting here. UConn has lost 5 straight and are simply not the same team since Jalen Adams went down to injury. They have especially struggled on the road, losing by 18 at SMU and Temple. Give me Wichita State -4.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Villanova -5) 

I'll gladly take my chances with Villanova laying a small number at home against Marquette. The Wildcats have lost 3 straight and 4 of 5 after their perfect 10-0 start to Big East play. It has a lot of people looking to play Marquette here, who started this all with a 66-65 win. 

I just think now is the time to jump on Villanova, as we know we are going to get the best they got in this one. Not just to snap the losing streak, but to get revenge. The big thing to keep in mind with the Wildcats struggles is all 4 of the losses during this stretch came on the road. They are 12-2 at home and will be playing with a chip on their shoulder after getting dropped from the Top 25. Give me Villanova -5! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Florida -4) 

40* NCAAB UNDERDOG ATS MASSACRE (Illinois +13) 

I'll take my chances here with the Fighting Illini as a double-digit dog against the Boilermakers. While Purdue has the better overall resume, they have not been playing great of late. They were extremely fortunate to get road wins over two struggling teams in Indiana and Nebraska in their last 2 games and a big reason for that is the struggles of Carson Edwards, who has scored just 22 points on 7 of 40 shooting in his last 2 games. That includes 1 for 20 from deep. We are talking about a guy that averages 23.4 ppg on the season. Without him putting up big numbers Purdue is average at best. 

Illinois comes in off a couple of losses, but were competitive in both and have really been a different team in February. I'm not saying they pull off the upset, but I think they are primed to give the Boilermakers all they can handle. Give me the Fighting Illini +13! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Spurs -4.5) 

40* NBA BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Celtics -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Boston covering the small number at home against the Blazers. I think we are getting great value here not only because the Celtics got their butts kicked last night in Toronto, but the Blazers come in having won and covered 4 straight. 

The good thing about the ugly loss for Boston against the Raptors is they were able to avoid anyone playing big minutes, so they should be more than ready to go for this one. I expect a big effort from the Celtics after that embarrassing performance and this is just too good a price to pass up on a team that is 23-8 on their home floor. Give me the Celtics -2.5! 

40* NBA BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Nuggets -3) 

I'll take my chances here with Denver laying just 3-points at home against the Thunder. I have all the respect for OKC, but this is just too good a price to pass up on the Nuggets at home. I think if healthy, which they are right now, Denver might just be the second best team in the NBA behind the Warriors. They are 26-4 SU and 21-9 ATS at home this season. Give me the Nuggets -3! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Memphis -4.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Memphis laying a short number at home against the Owls. The Tigers are just too good on their home floor to pass up at this price. Memphis is 13-2 at the FedEx Forum and outscoring opponents by nearly 15 ppg, as they average 88 on their home floor. Temple won the first meeting at home, but only by 9, despite Memphis shooting a pathetic 39.7%. Tigers dominated the glass, as they were +12 on the board (+8 offense rebounds). I'm confident they maintain that edge on the glass and shoot much better at home. Give me Memphis -4.5! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Mississippi St -11) 

I'll take my chances here with the Bulldogs laying one on the Tigers at home. Not only do I think Mississippi State is the far superior team, but this is a great spot to fade Missouri off a heartbreaking 64-60 loss at Florida, where the Tigers blew a 12-point 2nd half lead. Missouri took advantage of the Gators in a big letdown spot off that huge upset win at LSU. I don't see the red-hot Bulldogs looking past them in this one. Mississippi State has won 4 straight with 3 of the 4 wins coming by double-digits. While Missouri kept it close at Florida, that's a rare competitive game on the road for the Tigers, as they had lost their previous 4 road games all by double-digits. Missouri is also 1-9 ATS last 3 seasons in road games off a loss by 6 or less, losing by an average of 13.2 ppg in this spot. Give me the Bulldogs -11! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Lakers -4.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers laying the small number at Memphis. LA returned from the All-Star break with an impressive win at home over the Rockets, but then laid an egg in a 13-point loss at New Orleans. I just don't see them coming out flat again and there's just not a lot the Grizzlies can do to stop LA from winning here. LeBron and Rondo have called out the young guys after that loss to the Pelicans, which I believe will have LA 100% locked in for this matchup. Give me the Lakers -4.5! 

40* NBA BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Nets -1.5)

I'll gladly take my chances here with Brooklyn at basically a pick'em at home against the Spurs. San Antonio has fallen on hard times in February. The Spurs are 1-6 in their last 7 all of which have come on the road. Yesterday they got beat by 12, giving up 130 points to the Knicks, who had lost their previous 18 home games. Brooklyn is 14-4 in their last 18 at home and I wouldn't be shocked if they won this thing by double-digits. Give me the Nets -1.5!  

40* NBA PUBLIC ATS MASSACRE (Cavs +9.5) 

I'll take my chances with Cleveland covering as a big home dog against the Blazers. I cashed on the Cavs as a slim 2-point home favorite last time out against the Grizzlies. That was Cleveland's 3rd win in their last 4 games. Kevin Love had 32 points and grabbed 12 boards, despite being on a minutes restriction. 

This is a much better team with Love in the lineup, but because the Cavs were so bad without him and still far from a playoff-type team, it's going to take a minute for the books to make the proper adjustments. Basically as long as the public keeps fading Cleveland, we will continue to get value like we are here. Blazers just played at Brooklyn and Philly and have to go to Boston and Toronto after this. Hard seeing them laying it all on the line here, especially having won the first two on the trip. Give me the Cavs +9.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Michigan -3.5) 

I'll take my chances with Michigan as a small home favorite against just about any team in the country. I get this is a rivalry game, but Michigan State is not 100%. The Spartans lost Joshua Langford to season-ending injury back in January and are without star big man Nick Ward right now. I'm sure Michigan State will play hard, but it won't be enough against this Michigan team, which is a perfect 16-0 at home this season. Give me the Wolverines -3.5! 

40* NBA PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Magic +9)

I'll take my chances here with Orlando getting almost 10-points on the road against the Raptors. Magic were playing as well as anyone going into the All-Star break, as they had won 5 straight and were 7-1 over their last 8. They returned from the break with a 110-109 upset loss at home to the Bulls as a 8-point favorite. 

Losing to a team like Chicago doesn't look good and I think it's got the Magic showing value here. Note that they really should have won that game against the Bulls, as they shot 50.6% from the field and held Chicago to just 44.4%. Toronto comes in having won 7 straight, which is also playing in to the big number. Easy spot for the Raptors to come out flat with Boston on deck Tuesday. Give me Orlando +9! 

40* NBA SITUATIONAL ATS NO BRAINER (Bulls +10.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Bulls covering as a double-digit home dog to Boston. Chicago just upset the Magic 110-109 as a 8-point road dog last night and did so despite the Magic shooting 51% from the field. Bulls are now 3-2 since the trade for Otto Porter Jr. and I don't think it's out of the question they win here. Boston is coming off a gut-wrenching 98-97 loss at Milwaukee and I'm starting to get concerns there's some chemistry problems. Just too much talent on that team for Kyrie Irving to be jacking up 27 shots. Either way I think the Bulls at worse keep it competitive. Give me Chicago +10.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Wichita St -3.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Shockers as a small home favorite against Memphis. Wichita State is just 13-12 overall, but are playing their best basketball of the season right now. The Shockers have won 5 of their last 6 and are a perfect 6-0 ATS during this stretch. They are 9-3 on their home floor and will be taking on a Memphis team that is just 3-9 SU and 4-8 ATS away from home. 

Wichita St is 13-2 ATS last 15 at home off a win by 15 or more, while Memphis is 1-8 ATS last 9 on the road off a home win by 10 or more. Tigers are also 0-7 ATS last 7 off a conference win by 20 or more. Give me the Shockers -3.5! 

50* NBA EASTERN CONF PLAY OF THE MONTH (Heat -3.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Miami laying a small number at home against the Pistons. The Heat are a team that desperately needs to get going, as they are sitting 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. It just so happens the team in 8th is the Pistons, who are 1-game up. That alone makes this a massive game for Miami. On top of that, I think we get a huge effort after losing the first game out of the break. 

Detroit on the other hand is a team I have zero faith, especially in this spot. Pistons are playing in the second game of a back-to-back on the road after last night's 125-122 win over Atlanta. Note that Blake Griffin was ejected early, which forced the other 4 starters to all play 32+ minutes. Pistons are just 6-20 ATS last 26 on the road when they come in having won 3 of their last 4 and 0-4-1 ATS last 5 when their starting 5 combined for 160+ minutes the previous day. Give me the Heat -3.5! 

40* NBA BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Cavs -2) 

I'll take my chances here with Cleveland at basically a pick'em at home against the Grizzlies. I'll be the first to admit I didn't think I would be laying points with the Cavs any time soon, but I like what I've seen from Cleveland since Kevin Love returned from injury. They laid it on the Suns in their last game, winning 111-98 and the most impressive thing was the defense, which held Phoenix to 41.7%. Memphis is a horrible offensive team and just shot 36.7% in last night's home loss to the Clippers. The Grizzlies are on a free fall since losing Gasol and I don't see them showing up here in the second game of a back-to-back on the road. Give me Cleveland -2! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (Maryland -5.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Terps as a 5.5-point home favorite against the Buckeyes. Maryland is so much better than they get credit for and this is just not asking a whole of them to win by 6 or more at home. The Terps are 13-2 on their home floor and already beat Ohio State 75-61 on the road. The Buckeyes come in off a blowout win at home over a struggling Northwestern team, but overall all Ohio State is on a massive slide. They are just 5-8 SU and 4-9 ATS in their last 13. Their only road wins in Big Ten play are against Nebraska and Indiana. Maryland hasn't lost a game at home in Big Ten play. Give me the Terps -5.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nuggets -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Denver coming out of the All-Star break and making a statement against the Mavs. I just think this is a complete mismatch. The Nuggets are as healthy as they have been since the start of the season and I just don't think people are fully aware of just how good this team is going to be if they can keep everyone healthy.

I believe the only thing keeping this line where it is, is the fact that the Mavs are 20-9 at home. The thing is, this team went from trying to win to really focusing on the future when they traded for Porzingis. Luka Donic is an incredible young player, but he's playing with a bunch of scrubs right now and I just don't see them keeping up with a team like Denver in this spot.  Give me the Nuggets -3.5! 

40* NBA NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Pacers -5.5) 

I'll take my chances with the Pacers covering the 5.5-point spread at home against the Pelicans. I just don't like the mindset with New Orleans right now. They decided not to trade Anthony Davis at the deadline and now have come out and said that Davis and Jrue Holiday's minutes will be greatly reduced. I just think that a big negative for the chemistry of this team. 

As for the Pacers, they might have lost their star in Oladipo, but they are going to scratch and claw their way to the finish line. Indiana won 6 of 7 going into the All_Star break with the only loss coming to Milwaukee. Pacers are 22-8 at home, while the Pelicans are 9-22 on the road. Give me Indiana -5.5! 

40* NBA NO DOUBT PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Celtics +5.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Boston covering the 5.5-point spread at Milwaukee. No disrespect to the Bucks, who are a great team, I just think Brad Stevens and the Celtics are a lot better than people think and we are going to see this team really take off down the stretch run. They made a statement right before the All-Star break in a 112-109 win at Philadelphia and I think they do the same thing here against Milwaukee. 

One of the big reasons I like Boston is the fact that the last time these two teams played, the Bucks won 120-107 at Boston. The Celtics are 34-19 ATS over the last 2 seasons when revenging a loss and 15-5 ATS when revenging a loss of 10 or more. Give me Boston +5.5! 

40* NCAAB UNC/DUKE PRIME TIME ATS MASSACRE (N Carolina +9) 

I just think this is way too many points for the Tar Heels to be catching in arguably the best rivalry in college basketball. I don’t think there’s a more public play on the bard than Duke right now and with them moving back to No. 1 in the polls, there’s no doubt in my mind the line for this one is inflated by at least a couple points if not more.

At the same time, I don’t feel like this North Carolina team gets the respect they deserve. Sure they are No. 8 in the country, but there’s been so much hype around Duke and Virginia in the ACC people fail to realize how good UNC is. I think a lot of people would be surprised that with a win the Tar Heels would move into a tie for 1st place in the ACC.  

One of the reasons that I think UNC is flying under the radar right now is they had that early 21-point loss at home to Louisville, which just isn’t something you expect to see from a elite team. I think that loss really knocked this team down a notch in a lot of people’s eye. They also had that recent home loss to Virginia by 8, but that was a game they should have won. UNC led the majority of the 2nd half and had a 7-point lead with 8 to play.  

Those are the only two losses for the Tar Heels in the ACC and it’s worth noting that they later returned the favor and beat Louisville by double-digits on their home floor.  

What really impressed me about North Carolina and that loss to gut-wrenching loss to Virginia, is how they responded by annihilating Wake Forest on the road 95-57. For them to show up with that kind of focus against the Demon Deacons, coming off that loss to the Cavaliers and this game against Duke on deck, really says a lot about the make-up of this team. I also think it’s worth pointing out that this is a very veteran team that really understands what the atmosphere is going to be like.  

It certainly doesn’t hurt to see that UNC has covered 6 of the last 8 meetings overall and are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games played at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Give me the Tar Heels +9!  

50* NCAAB SEC GAME OF THE YEAR (LSU -6.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with LSU laying what I feel is a short number at home against the Gators. All the talk in the SEC is around Kentucky and Tennessee right now, yet the Tigers come into this game sitting at 11-1 in league play with their only loss in conference play coming by a single-point. Not to mention they went on the road and beat Tennessee. 

Not surprised at all they failed to cover as a 7.5-point favorite at Georgia off the big upset of Kentucky. It's not like they played bad, as they shot 56% from the field on the road. LSU comes in averaging 85.8 ppg at home and I just don't see Florida being able to keep pace. The Gators shot 54% in their last game against Alabama, but prior to that had shot 36% or worse in 4 of their previous 6 and are only averaging 61.9 ppg on the road. 

It just seems like every time the Gators get matched up with a top tier team in the SEC they lose by double-digit and I don't think this will be any different. Give me the Tigers -6.5! 

40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Georgia +7) 

Just a week ago I went against Georgia after head coach Tom Crean called out his team in a real negative way and they didn't disappoint, losing 73-56 at Texas A&M. I was curious to how they would respond after that game and they came out and played their hearts out against LSU at home, narrowly losing 83-79. 

That's now 6 straight losses for Georgia and I just think they are sick and tired of losing and will give another big effort here against Mississippi State. Whether or not it's enough to get the win is up in the air, but I really like their chances of at least keeping it within the number. The Bulldogs have been extremely inconsistent in SEC play and are now playing short-handed with the suspension to sophomore guard Nick Weatherspoon. Only 7 players were in the rotation in Miss State's last game against Arkansas. This is a game Georgia can win outright. Give me the Bulldogs +7! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Iowa -2) 

I'll take my chances here with the Hawkeyes riding that massive wave of momentum to a hoem win over the Terps. Iowa has won each of their last 2 games on a 3-pointer at the buzzer and have won 4 straight overall. They are 13-2 on their home floor and the last time they hosted a ranked team they cruised to a 74-59 win as  a 5.5-point dog against Michigan. 

Maryland has been better than expected, but are just 3-4 in their last 7 with the only win during this stretch on the road coming against a Nebraska team that is really struggling. The Terps are also a very young team with multiple freshmen playing big roles. I just think the grind of a college season is really starting to take it's toll on these guys and I just don't see them having the energy in their second road game in a 4 day stretch. Give me Iowa -2! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Penn St -3) 

I'll take my chances here with the Nittany Lions laying a short number at home against the Cornhuskers. I believe we are getting a great price on Penn State due to the fact that Nebraska comes into this won off back-to-back wins. I'm not buying into the victories for the Cornhuskers, both were at home and they shot 50% from the field and only beat Minnesota by 1. In their 9-point win over Northwestern they only managed 59 points and shot 32.8% from the field. 

That was the 8th time in the last 9 games for the Cornhuskers where they shot 42% or worse. Trying to take that offense on the road and win is a monumental task. Note they shot 49% from the field back in a mere 6-point win over Penn State. That was back prior to losing Isaac Copeland to a season ending injury. I just don't see Nebraska scoring enough to keep this close. Give me the Nittany Lions -3! 

40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS MISTAKE (Davidson -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Davidson laying a small number at home. Dayton is a good team and have been playing well, but I think that has the Flyers getting a little too much respect on the road against the Wildcats. Davidson is a perfect 12-0 at home this season and are tied for 1st with VCU on top the Atlantic 10.

Wildcats did fail to cover at home last time out against St Joe's, winning by just 8 as a 11.5-point favorite, but have yet to fail to cover back-to-back games in conference play. It's also worth pointing out that Dayton is a team that has been overvalued quite a bit this season. The Flyers are just 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games. They are also 1-7 ATS last 8 vs a team with a winning record and 0-6 ATS last 6 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Give me the Wildcats -3.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Wisconsin -10.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Badgers covering the big number at home against the Fighting Illini. The betting public is all over Illinois as a double-digit dog and while it's not a guarantee by any means, I love going against the public when they are backing a big dog.

It certainly looks good for Illinois to cover, as they have won 4 straight, including a win over Michigan State at home. You can take that win over the Spartans however you want, but I'm pretty confident that had a lot more do with how unfocused Michigan State was than anything. The other 3 wins during the winning streak are nothing to get overly excited about. 

Wisconsin already won by 12 at Illinois and what I love is we can bank on a max effort here from the Badgers, who have lost their last 2 with the most recent a hard fought loss at home to Michigan State. This is only the third time Wisconsin has lost back-to-back games this season. The first time they dropped two in a row they came out the next game and beat Penn State by 19 on the road. The other time saw them respond with a 10-point win at home against nationally ranked Michigan. Give me the Badgers -10.5! 

50* NCAAB PAC-12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Colorado -4.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Colorado as a 4.5-point favorite at home against Arizona. The Buffaloes come into this one arguably playing their best basketball of the season. Colorado has won and covered each of their last 4 and it's not like they have been beating up on bad teams. The 4-game win straight has come against Oregon, @ UCLA, @ USC and Arizona St. 

It's no secret that Arizona is way down this year. Wildcats have lost 6 straight and are just 5-7 in Pac-12 play. This team has zero confidence and nothing to play for right now, as their only hope of making the NCAA Tournament is to win the Pac-12 Tournament for an automatic bid. Not only will Colorado be out for revenge from an earlier loss at Arizona, but the Wildcats are a program you always get up to play. I think the Buffaloes win here going away. Give me Colorado -4.5! 

50* TENN/KENTUCKY SEC GAME OF THE MONTH (Kentucky -3.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with Kentucky as a small home favorite. I get that the Vols are ranked No. 1, but I'm shocked that the public is all over Tennessee on the road in this one. I for one think the Vols are overrated right now and shockingly a Wildcats team that entered the season ranked No. 1 is undervalued despite the fact that they are 10-1 in their last 11. It just seems like whenever Kentucky is doubted, especially at home, they deliver in a big way. Give me the Wildcats -3.5! 

40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS ATS SLAUGHTER (Kansas -14) 

I'll take my chances here with the Jayhawks covering the big number here at home against the Mountaineers. It's hard to believe that Kansas actually lost to this West Virginia team earlier this season, but that should work in our favor here, as it will keep the Jayhawks from looking past an inferior opponent. Things have really spiraled out of control for Bob Huggins team. It was already a rebuilding year and now they got some key guys out with injury and two other suspended. They just lost at home to Texas by 22 and prior to that by 31 at Texas Tech. That blowout loss to the Red Raiders was their 4th straight road loss by at least 17 points. Give me Kansas -14! 

40* NCAAB EARLY BIRD NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (Minnesota -3.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Golden Gophers as a slim 3.5-point home favorite against the Hoosiers. I just think Minnesota is hands down the better team in this one, yet they are showing value due to the fact that they have lost 4 straight. The thing is, 3 of the 4 losses have come on the road and the other was at home to Wisconsin. Indiana is 1-9 in their last 10 and have followed up that fluke win over Michigan State with back-to-back home losses to Iowa and Ohio State. Gophers are 12-2 at home and this is one they desperately have to have to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Give me Minnesota -3.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Thunder -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with OKC laying the 4.5-points at New Orleans. The Thunder are playing arguably the best basketball of any team in the league right now. They come in having won 4 straight and are 11-1 in their last 12 games. The only loss on the road against a top tier Celtics team. Russell Westbrook has recorded a triple-double in 10 straight games and if it wasn't for James Harden putting up absurd numbers, people would be talking a lot more about Paul George as the MVP. 

I know there's some concern here with this being the final game before the All-Star break, but Westbrook is one of those guys that just doesn't take nights off and I think the fact that the game will be played in front of a national audience on TNT and OKC coming in on 2 days rest, the effort will be there. 

Typically you would expect a team like New Orleans to show up in this spot, but the Pelicans are a complete mess. The Anthony Davis trade rumors have taken a massive toll on this team. We saw that first-hand in their last game against Orland, where they lost 118-88 at home. Davis did next to nothing and I have to wonder if he's not a little pissed with the team not trading him. Either way, I don't think this team is going to rally for a meaningless one game before the break. Give me the Thunder -4.5! 

40* NBA LATE NIGHT ATS SLAUGHTER (Blazers +4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Blazers covering the small number at home. The Warriors have been coasting into the All-Star break and that’s pretty evident by the fact that they are just 1-5 ATS in their last6 and the only cover during this stretch was against the Spurs when they rested Aldridge and DeRozan. They trailed going into the 4th quarter last night at home against the Jazz and in the two prior to that they were down 17 at Phoenix last Friday and ended winning by just 10 as a 17-point favorite. They then were down 19 in a 120-118 win at home against the Heat as a 13.5-point favorite.  

The fact that they keep winning is a big reason why I think people are still flocking to bet them. With this game against Portland being their final game before the All-Star break and so many Warriors involved in that game, I think they have a really tough time bringing the energy needed to win on the road against a Blazers team that is playing well and you know will be up for a chance to host the defending champs. Portland also comes in off back-to-back losses, which will only increase the likelihood that we see them lay it all on the line.  

Another thing here is it just so happens these two teams played in Portland in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams last year. The Blazers won that matchup 123-117 as a 6-point dog and took complete control of that game from the start, as they jumped out to a 40-27 1st quarter lead.  

Portland has cashed in on the spread in 70% of their last 53 home games, as they have gone 37-16. They are 6-1 ATS last 7 at home vs a team that’s won more than 60% of their road games and the Warriors have failed to cover each of their last 5 when playing on 0 days rest. Give me the Blazers +4.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nets -6) 

I'll take my chances here with Brooklyn covering what I think is a really small number at Cleveland. I don't know that there's a team more ready for the All-Star break than the Cavs, who are in full on tank mode this year. I know Cleveland comes in off a win, but that was at home against the Knicks and they only won by 3. I actually think that makes it that much more likely they don't show up here. 

Note that when the Cavs lose they almost always lose by double-digits, which is definitely what I'm expecting here (outscored by almost 9 ppg at home this season). The even bigger key here is this game should mean something to the Nets. Brooklyn is fighting for a playoff spot, but have lost 5 of their last 6. I think they are going to be extremely motivated to make sure they go into the break on a positive note. Give me the Nets -6! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Temple -4.5)

I'll take my chances here with Temple covering the 4.5-point spread at home against the Mustangs. I don’t know why the books keep giving this SMU team so much respect. The Mustangs are a mere 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games and the lone cover came with them as a double-digit underdog. In their last two games they lost outright as a home favorite to South Florida and UCF. They are now just 12-11 overall with a 4-7 mark in the AAC. Their only hope of making the NCAA Tournament is to win the AAC Tournament, so that makes these final regular-season games pretty meaningless.

I just don’t see them snapping out of their funk against a quality Temple team that will be extremely motivated to get a win after an ugly loss at Tulsa. In fact, I think that 18-point defeat to the Golden Hurricane is playing a big part in this favorable line we are getting here. I know the Owls are just 3-7-1 ATS at home this season, but they are 9-2 SU and there’s a good chance if they win this game they cover the 4.5.

Mustangs are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs a team that simply has a winning record and have covered just once in their last 5 on the road. Give me Temple -4.5!

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Clemson -2) 

I'll take my chances here with Clemson as a small road favorite here against Miami. A lot of people wrote off this Tigers team after they started out 1-5 in ACC play, but what the failed to take notice of is that 4 of the 5 losses came on the road (all against good teams in Duke, Syracuse, FSU and NC State) and the other was at home to Virginia. Since that rough start they have won 4 straight and covered 5 in a row. 

Miami is 2-9 in ACC play and simply aren't very good. However, they are coming off a surprisingly close game at home to UNC, where they lost in overtime as a 15.5-point road dog. I think that's definitely playing into this line, as well as the fact that they have covered 3 in a row, but I don't see them winning this one. I actually think this is a brutal spot for the Hurricanes off that emotional loss to the Tar Heels. There will also be no overlooking Miami by Clemson, as they need to keep winning to keep their tournament hopes alive. Give me the Tigers -2! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Celtics +6.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Celtics covering the 6.5-point spread against the 76ers. Philadelphia is getting all sorts of praise from their big additions at the trade line. The hype around this team has only grown with their last two wins over the Nuggets and Lakers. Add in the Celtics being without Kyrie Irving and everyone is taking Philadelphia here. Not me. I think the Celtics are going to bring a different type of intensity to this one and while they might not win, I think they at least keep it close. Give me Boston +6.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Maryland PK) 

I'll take my chances here with the Terps at a pick'em on their home floor. While Maryland is currently ranked in the Top 20, this is a team that I feel gets overlooked in a loaded Big Ten. They were a 9-point dog earlier this season at Purdue and loss by just 2-points (62-60). I really think they should be favored here, but because the Boilermakers are 8-0 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last 8, we are getting big time value. Give me Maryland PK! 

40* NBA PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Wizards +5) 

 I'll take my chances here with Washington at this price. I really like the trade that the Wizards made giving up Otto Porter Jr to get two talented pieces in Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis. Both have really fit in nicely and Washington as a team is lighting it up offensively with 115 or more in each of their last 5. Detroit comes in having won 3 straight, but 2 of those were against the Knicks and the other was against a depleted Nuggets team that was in a major flat spot. Unlike Washington, Detroit got worse at the trade deadline, giving up the likes of Reggie Bullock and Stanley Johnson. Give me the Wizards +5! 

40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (USC -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with USC as a small home favorite against Colorado. I think we are seeing some great value here with the Trojans due to the outcomes of the last game for both teams. USC lost 77-70 as a 6-point home favorite to Utah, while the Buffaloes won 84-73 as a 6-point dog at UCLA. Perfect spot for a bad road team like Colorado to revert back to their losing ways and for USC to bounce back with a big time effort. Give me the Trojans -4.5! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (LSU -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with LSU as a small home favorite. Auburn is a quality team and get a lot of respect from oddsmakers, but they have not played well on the road in SEC play. Auburn is 1-3 away from home in the conference and the lone win was against Texas A&M, who is 1-8 in league play. LSU on the other hand is a team that I think has been flying under the radar for quite a while now. They are 11-1 at home this season and a dominant 10-1 ATS last 11 with a line of +3 to -3. Give me LSU -2.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (76ers -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Philadelphia covering the small number at home against the Nuggets. We can expect a big effort here from the 76ers after losing their last two, including an ugly 12-point home loss to the Raptors last time out. That's a rare home loss for Philadelphia, who is now 21-6 at the Wells Fargo Center. Denver has also lost their last two, but this is a tough spot for them. Nuggets are playing their 4th straight on the road and continue to play short-handed. The defense has really slipped of late. In their last 4 games they have allowed 122 to the Rockets, 106 to the Wolves, 129 to the Pistons and 135 to the Nets. Give me the 76ers -4.5! 

50* NBA TNT THURSDAY NIGHT GAME OF THE MONTH (Spurs +6) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with San Antonio cashing in a cover at Portland. In fact, I really like the Spurs to win this game outright. Portland had been playing really well but then had a 5-day break and came out and lost by double-digits to the Heat. I think the momentum was sucked out of this team. I also love the Spurs in this spot. San Antonio is coming off two lopsided losses to the Kings and Warriors and that's a big positive for us, as the Spurs are a perfect 8-0 ATS last 8 off 2 straight losses. They also rested their two best players and limited all their key players minutes in last night's loss to Golden State. Give me San Antonio +6! 

40* NBA PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Lakers +9) 

I'll take my chances here with the Lakers at least making this respectable against the Celtics. I know LA failed to show up in their last game at Indiana with LeBron in the lineup, but I think a lot of that is because players were so focused on the trade rumors. By the time this thing tips off, whoever is on the team is safe, as the deadline will have passed. The loss to the Pacers was the worst of LeBron's career and he didn't play great. I think he delivers a big time performance here against the Kyrie and the Celtics. Give me the Lakers +9! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Memphis +4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Memphis as a home dog against the Bearcats. I think the books have the wrong team favored in this game. Memphis is getting no love right now because of their recent ATS run. The Tigers are 2-6 ATS last 8 games. On top of that, Cincinnati is way overvalued right now due to them riding a 7 game winning streak. The big key here is just how good Memphis is at home. The Tigers only home loss this season is to Tennessee and they played the Vols tough. Give me Memphis +4.5! 

40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (USC -5.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Trojans laying what I feel is a short number at home against the Utes. This has really been a different team in Pac-12 play, as they have gotten some key guys back from injury. I just don’t think it’s asking a lot for them to cover this number. USC is a perfect 5-0 at home in Pac-12 play and 4 of the 5 wins have come by 9 or more, including a 23-point win over Arizona and a 13-point victory against UCLA. 

Utah comes in with a winning record in Pac-12 play at 5-4, but 4 of their 5 conference wins have come against teams who currently have a losing record in the conference. They also come in having just lost back-to-back games at home to the likes of Oregon and Oregon State. I just don’t think they will be able to keep this thing close. 

Both of these teams are very efficient offensive teams, as both come in shooting around 47% from the field. Where USC has the big advantage is on defense. The Trojans are only giving up 65.4 ppg and 38% shooting at home and have carried over that stingy defense at home into conference play. Utah on the other hand is allowing opponents to score 78 ppg and shooting 49% from the field away from home. USC also should have the edge here in both rebounding and turnovers, which I believe will be more than enough to create the separation needed for the cover. Utah is also a mere 4-11 ATS last 15 vs a team with a winning record and the favorite has covered 7 of the last 9 in the series. Give me the Trojans -5.5!

50* NCAAB BIG TEN GAME OF THE MONTH (Wisconsin -2.5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Badgers laying such a short number on the road against the Gophers. Wisconsin comes in red-hot having won and covered each of their last 5. They certainly won't be looking past this game against Minnesota, as the Gophers beat them on their home floor earlier in conference play. Badgers couldn't have played much worse early in that game, as they had just 14 points at the half. Wisconsin is 35-19 ATS last 54 when revenging a home loss. It's also worth noting that road favorites who returned all 5 starters are 37-5 (88%) against the money line when revenging a home loss. While we are laying the points on the spread, this is basically a pick'em at this number, so I feel there's a ton of value with that ML trend. Give me the Badgers -2.5! 

40* NBA VEGAS ODDSMAKERS ERROR (Wizards +12) 

I'll take my chances here with the Wizards as a double-digit dog against the Bucks. These two teams just played on Saturday in Washington. Milwaukee won that contest 131-115, which is a big reason why we are seeing them being asked to lay such a big number here. 

I just think the fact that they just rolled the Wizards is really going to make it tough for the Bucks to get up for this game. This is definitely a flat spot with them just finishing up a 5-game road trip on Monday, which was also their 10th road game in their last 13 overall. Give me Washington +12! 

50* NBA ATLANTIC DIV GAME OF THE MONTH (76ers -2.5) 

I'll take my chances with Philadelphia as a small home favorite against the Raptors. Anytime you can get the 76ers at basically a pick'em at home, it's hard to pass up. Philadelphia is 21-5 at home this season, which includes a 25-point win over Toronto. Raptors are just 1-3 last 4 on the road and will be playing this game without starting point guard Kyle Lowry, who is doubtful with a back injury. They still are also without big man Jonas Valanciunas. Give me the 76ers -2.5! 

40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Rutgers +10) 

I'll take my chances here with Rutgers covering as a double-digit home dog against the Wolverines. Michigan just lost by 15 at Iowa and everyone is going to be on them to bounce back. No question that has this line inflated. I fully expect the Wolverines to find a way to win, but I'm also confident that Rutgers will be able to keep it close enough to cover. Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS last 5 at home vs a team that's won more than 60% of their road games and Michigan is just 2-5 ATS last 7 off a game where they failed to cover. Give me Rutgers +10! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (St. John's +7) 

I'll take my chances here with the Red Storm getting 7-points at Marquette. I think this is the perfect time to jump on St. John's, who are coming off an ugly 30-point loss at Duke. Couldn't have gone much worse, as they shot 34% from the field and allowed the Blue Devils to shoot 56%. Marquette just won at Butler in similar style, as they shot 57% and held the Bulldogs to 33%. All of this has the Golden Eagles way-overvalued. I not only think St John's keeps it close, but I give them a legit shot at winning this one outright. Give me the Red Storm +7! 

50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Louisville +5) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cardinals at +5. I not only think Louisville covers this number on the road, but I like them to win here outright. Virginia Tech comes in off that crazy 47-24 win at NC State. While they get all the credit for holding the Wolfpack to 24 points, part of that was NC State settling for way too many 3-pointers (more than half their field goal attempts) and a lot of bad luck. There were countless shots by NC State that went in and out of the basket. What gets overlooked in the win for the Hokies is how bad their offense was in the first game since losing star senior point guard Justin Robinson. I think Virginia Tech is in a lot of trouble with him out. Give me the Cardinals +5! 

40* NBA ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Lakers +10.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Lakers. There's just not many times I'm going to pass up on LeBron James as a double-digit dog. I know this is just the second game back for James, but they clearly waited until he was 100%. James played 40 points and nearly had a triple-double with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. He's going to give it everything they got in this one. I also think the Warriors are way overvalued right now. They had no business being a double-digit favorite against the 76ers in their last game and they lost outright. Give me the Lakers +10.5! 

50* NCAAB ACC GAME OF THE MONTH (Pittsburgh +3) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Panthers as a home dog in a game I think they win pretty easily. The reason we are getting such great value with Pitt is the fact that they come in having lost 4 straight. Syracuse also won and covered as a 8-point favorite in a meeting between these two on Jan. 19th. 

The 4-game losing streak looks bad on paper, but 3 of the 4 were on the road and the only game at home during the losing streak was Duke. Prior to losing at home to the Blue Devils, Pitt had beat FSU by 13 and upset Louisville. Syracuse just barely won at BC and were rolled by 22 at Va Tech in their previous road game. Doesn't help the Orange that this is their 3rd straight on the road. Give me the Panthers +3! 

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Kansas -4) 

I'l take my chances here with the Jayhawks getting right at home in a big showdown with nationally ranked Texas Tech. Kansas doesn't lose often, but we catch them coming into this game off back-to-back losses, as they followed up a 8-point loss at Kentucky with a 10-point loss at Texas a few days later. Those are two really good teams. Jayhawks are going to lay it all on the line in this one and they are 11-0 at home. Texas Tech has a 17-4 record, but they are just 2-8-1 ATS last 11 games. Give me the Jayhawks -4! 

40* NCAAB AFTERNOON ATS MASSACRE (Boston College -2) 

I'll take my chances here with the Eagles at basically a pick'em on their home court against the Irish. For starters, Notre Dame is 1-5 away from home this season and while they did beat BC earlier this season, that was at home. That's also the only conference game the Irish have won all season and it was by a mere 3-points. BC covered that game and are 4-1 ATS last 5. They just played Syracuse really tough at home in their last game and their previous home game they beat FSU by 5 as a 7-point dog. Eagles get their revenge and I wouldn't be shocked if they won going away. Give me Boston College -2! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nuggets -4.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Nuggets laying the 4.5-points at home against the Rockets. As good as James Harden has been, I think the Rockets are getting a little too much respect here on the road against a very good Denver team.

We just saw Houston lose at home to a Pelicans team that was playing a bunch of scrubs and as good as James Harden has been, the Rockets have not been very good on the road. Houstons' 1-3 in their last 4 road games and the lone win is a mere 4-point victory at New York. They lost by 28 at Philadelphia, 7 at Orlando and 9 at Portland. Nuggets are 22-4 at home this season. Give me Denver -4.5! 

40* NBA THURSDAY NIGHT TNT NO-BRAINER (76ers +10) 

I'll take my chances here with Philadelphia as a double-digit dog. Warriors have been rolling of late and the books have inflated this number big time. I really like this 76ers team and think they might just be the team to beat in the East. I don't know if they will have enough to pull off the upset and win the game, but I definitely like their chances of keeping it closer than the number. Give me the 76ers +10! 

50* NBA EASTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH (Raptors -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Toronto at basically a pick'em at home. No question these are two of the very best the Eastern Conference has to offer. The key here is where the game is being played. Raptors are 21-4 at home this season. Bucks are 8-18 ATS last 26 on the road with a line of +3 to -3, while Toronto is 15-5 ATS last 20 at home vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Give me the Raptors -2.5! 

40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Temple +10) 

I'll take my chances here with the Owls as a double-digit dog at Houston. The Cougars are 20-1 and ranked No. 13 in the country, which has them way overvalued. Houston's lone loss came on the road against Temple. While winning on the road against the Cougars will be a much bigger challenge, you have to like the Owls chances of keeping this close. Give me the Owls +10

40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Creighton -4) 

I'll take my chances here with the Bluejays getting their revenge at home against the Red Storm. Creighton has responded in a big way after their 1-4 start to Big East play. After losing 4 straight, the Bluejays went on the road and upset Georgetown 91-87 and then rolled Butler 75-61 at home. 

Just so happens the last team they lost to was St John's. That's a big motivator here for Creighton and the Red Storm aren't exactly playing their best basketball right now. St. John's is just 1-4 SU in their last 5. 

Creighton is 34-21 ATS last 55 as a favorite and 29-14 ATS last 43 at home when revenging a same season loss. Give me the Bluejays -4! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Pacers PK) 

I'll gladly take my chances here with the Indiana Pacers at a pick’em on the road against the Washington Wizards. I think this is the perfect time to jump on the Pacers, as well as fade the Wizards.

Indiana has lost their first two games since Victor Oladipo went down to an injury. The most recent was the most lopsided loss of the season in a 32-point loss at home to the Warriors. I don’t think the perception could be much worse on the Pacers right now and yet the books are begging you to take Washington with this line.  

Losing Oladipo was a big  blow to the Pacers being a serious threat in the East, but don’t think for a second this team is going to just give up because he’s out. There’s still a lot of fight and a lot of talent on this roster and I expect a huge effort here coming off that ugly loss to the Warriors.  

Wizards are headed into Tuesday’s action having gone 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games and I’ve been on Washington a lot during this run. However, this is the ideal spot to go against them. Washington has to finish up a 3-game road trip at Cleveland on Tuesday, so they will be playing on no rest. It will also be their 5th game in the last 7 days. All of which will have been played at a different venue.  

Indiana has covered 9 of their last 11 trips to Washington, as the road team has absolutely dominated this series going 23-8 over the last 31 meetings. Give me the Pacers PK! 

40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Butler -2.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Butler Bulldogs -2.5 at home against the No. 10 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles.

We have an unranked Butler team that has lost two straight and are just 3-5 in Big East play laying points against a Marquette team that has won 7 straight, are 7-1 in Big East play and ranked inside the Top 10 in the country. Any time I see an unranked team laying points against a ranked opponent, I’m almost always going to play the favorite, especially when everything points to the other side.  

Not to take take anything away from Marquette, who is a solid team and have a really special player in Markus Howard, but the Golden Eagles are pretty fortunate to be sitting where they are in Big East play. Marquette’s largest margin of victory in their last 6 games is 11-points with 4 of the 6 games decided by 5-points or less.  

Butler is 3-5 in the Big East, but 4 of the 5 losses are by 8-points or less, including back-to-back 1-point losses at Seton Hall and Xavier. This is a better team than people realize and a big reason why the books have them favored. Butler is also very tough to beat at Hinkle Fieldhouse, where they are 9-2.  

It’s also worth pointing out that in Marquette’s 18-3 start, they are a perfect 14-0 at home compared to just 4-3 on the road. They have gone 3-0 in road games in the Big East, but needed overtime to win at Creighton, won by just 3 at Georgetown and by 5 at Xavier. The most recent game they played was at the Musketeers and this will mark the first time this season they have played back-to-back on the road.  

Butler has won 5 straight in the series and are 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Give me the Bulldogs -2.5!

40* NCAAB VEGAS ATS LINE MISTAKE (Wisconsin +3) 

I'll take my chances here with the Badgers as a road dog. I'm shocked that Wisconsin is getting points in this contest. The Badgers are rolling on a 3-game winning streak, while the Cornhuskers have lost 3 straight and just fell at home to an Ohio State team that was playing some of their worst basketball going into the matchup. In the loss to the Buckeyes, Nebraska lost second leading scorer Isaac Copeland for the season and I just think that's too big a loss for this team to overcome. Give me Wisconsin +3! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Pistons +8) 

I'll take my chances here with Detroit. The first thing that comes up in the preview for this game is how Milwaukee hasn't lost back-to-back games all season. The betting public will simply see that stat and just roll the dice on the Bucks. The books are on top of it, as they have really inflated the line here to favor a Pistons cover. Keep in mind these two played at Detroit back on Dec. 17 and Milwaukee was a mere 3-point favorite and ended up winning by exactly 3. Winning on the road inside the division is not easy, as long as the other team isn't tanking. Detroit is thinking playoffs not the draft, so I expect a big fight here and maybe even a win. Give me the Pistons +8! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (NC State +7.5) 

I'll take my chances here with the Wolfpack covering as a decently priced home dog against the Cavaliers. Virginia comes in having covered 10 straight and 13 of their last 14 overall. The books are going to start jacking up their lines and I think we are seeing exactly that in this game. NC State is 16-4 and 12-1 on their home floor. They are more than capable of not only covering, but leaving this game with a win. Give me the Wolfpack +7.5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Pacers +8.5)

I'll take my chances here with Indiana as a big home dog against the Warriors. To the better public this looks like a complete mismatch. Golden State is playing their best basketball of the season and just added in DeMarcus Cousins. Indiana just lost their best player in Victor Oladipo and in the very first game without him they lost to a Grizzlies team that had lost 8 straight and 14 of 15.

I just think there's a lot of fight left in the Pacers and there's plenty of other talent on the roster besides Oladipo. I think they give everything they got against the defending champs to kinda see what they have to work with going forward. 

On the other side, this is definitely a game where the Warriors could come out flat. Not only are they coming off a huge win at Boston, where it felt like a playoff game late, but they will be playing the 5th and final road game of a 5-game trip.They haven't lost a game since that shocking 135-134 defeat to the Rockets at home back on Jan. 3rd and after this will host the 76ers, Lakers and Spurs in 3 straight at home. Really easy for this team to not give Indiana their full attention. Give me the Pacers +8.5! 

40* NBA VEGAS PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Mavs +5) 

I'll take my chances here with Dallas getting a decent number at home against the Raptors. I just think we are seeing the public jump all over Toronto, assuming they are going to bounce back after back-to-back losses. The thing is, this is a really tough stretch for the Raptors, who played at Indiana on Wednesday and had to turn around and play at Houston Friday. Both games were very high-paced, as each side attempted 90+ shots in both games. Toronto has to be running on fumes and just ready to get back home and enjoy a 3-day break after this contest. Give me the Mavs +5! 

50* NBA VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Jazz -4) 

I'll gladly take my chances with Utah in this one. I made the mistake of going against the Jazz a couple games back against the Nuggets, but I like them in this spot. Utah just beat Minnesota at home on Friday and usually that would have me looking to back the Timberwolves. However, I'm going to stick with the hot hand and back the Jazz. Minnesota is soft and it's easy to see why Jimmy Butler wanted out. Sure the Wolves have won 3 of 4, but two of those wins were against the Suns and the other against a Lakers team that is without the best player on the planet. Give me the Jazz -4! 

40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Memphis -1.5) 

I'll take my chances here with Memphis at home against the Knights. This is just too good a price to pass up on the Tigers at home. Memphis is 10-1 at home this season and the only loss came to Tennessee, who is currently the No. 1 team in the country. Had the Tigers not lost last time out at Temple, this line would be at least a few points higher. Either way UCF is getting way too much respect. Take Memphis -1.5!