NBA GAME OF THE YEAR - MIKE'S NBA PLAYOFFS TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

We cashed the under in Game 5 of the NBA finals, a game the Warriors won 104-94 despite shooting 9-for-40 (22%) from 3-point range and Steph Curry going 0-for-9 from behind the arc. I expect the Warriors to keep bombing away, and more successfully, as they can play without as much pressure as Boston, with a potential Game 7 taking place home at Chase Center. If their shots fall, which I assume they will, the Celtics must score to keep up. 

10* PLAY ON OVER. 

MIKE'S CELTICS/WARRIORS NBA FINALS GAME 5 10* TOTAL TOP PLAY

Through the first four games of the NBA finals, we have seen the two teams trade wins and losses and alternate high-scoring with low-scoring affairs. I still expect another low-scoring affair here following a 107-97 Golden State in Boston on Friday. The Celtics are the best defensive team in the NBA, and the Warriors do not get enough credit for their efforts on the defensive end as mostly all we remember are them bombing away from behind the arc. It would take some seriously above average shooting for this to go over, but that'll get less and less likely as the teams get more familiar with each other. 

Under is 12-3 in Warriors last 15 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and 18-6 in the last 24 meetings.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* WARRIORS/CELTICS NBA TOTAL

Golden State took it up a notch defensive in Game 2 and held Boston to 88 points on 38 percent shooting from the field. Now the series moves to Boston, and I expect another low-scoring affair. The Warriors are deadly at home and average 112.6 points per game overall on the season, but that number drops to 109.1 ppg on the road. They clearly do not shoot the ball as well or play at the same high tempo outside of Chase Center, and Boston is arguably the best defensive team in the league. 

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S NBA GAME OF THE MONTH - CELTICS/HEAT GAME 7 TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Miami Heat forced this Game 7 with a 111-103 win Friday night. The previous two games were much lower scoring, with 184 and 173 points respectively. The two teams know each other inside and out by now, and I expect both teams to step up on defense here in this win-or-go-home game.

Under is 6-2 in Celtics' last 8 games as a favorite. Under is 7-3 in Heat's last 10 games as an underdog. Under is 7-3 in Heat's last 10 games following a straight up win.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK - MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL

The first two games of this series were high-scoring affairs, but the following four games have gone under the total. I fully expect another low-scoring game here in this win-or-go-home matchup where the winner will move on to take on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals and the loser will, well, go home. The losing team has been held to fewer than 101 points in the last four games, and I would not be surprised if neither team tops 100 points in this one. 

Under is 15-5-1 in Suns last 21 games playing on 2 days rest and 34-16-1 in Suns last 51 games following a straight up loss. Under is 47-22 in Mavericks last 69 games as an underdog.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S SIXERS/HEAT NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The 76ers tied the series with a 116-108 win at home in Philadelphia on Sunday, but now they're back in Miami where they struggled with their shooting through the first two games of the series. The Heat had allowed 86, 94, 92, 103, and 99 points through their last five games prior to Sunday's defeat. Under is 10-3 in 76ers' last 13 games as a road underdog and 14-3 in Heat's last 17 playoff games as a favorite. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S CELTICS/BUCKS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Each of the first three games of this best-of-seven series has gone under the total. The maximum points scored was 204 as Milwaukee took a 2-1 lead in the series with a 103-101 win in the last game. I don't see why we would see a different type of game tonight. 

Under is 8-0 in Bucks last 8 overall and 19-6-2 in Bucks last 27 playoff games as a favorite. Under is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 overall.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S 10* CELTICS/BUCKS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks combined for 190 and 195 points in the first two games of this series. I expect the top-notch defending to continue when the series moves to Milwaukee on Saturday. The Celtics have the best scoring defense in the NBA, and the under is 7-0 in Bucks last 7 overall. 

Under is 18-6-2 in Bucks last 26 playoff games as a favorite.

10 PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S MAVS/SUNS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns won Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series 121-114. Neither team could've been satisfied with their defensive performance, and I expect a much lower final score here as Dallas tries to make it as ugly as possible to keep it close. The Mavs have relied on defense over offense all season long, and the under 6-2 in Suns last 8 games as a home favorite. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S WARRIORS/GRIZZLIES 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies combined for 233 points in the first game of their Western Conference semi-finals series. Still, the over/under is at 3-8 through the last 11 meetings. I think both teams will play better defense here as they'll be more familiar which each others offensive schemes when matching up for the second time in three days.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

MIKE'S MAVS/SUNS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks have the second-best scoring defense in the league and they held Utah to 100 points or fewer in four of their six meetings in the first round of the playoffs. They know they'll have to stay aggressive on D to have a chance against the top-seeded Suns. Under is 6-1 in Suns' last 7 games as a home favorite and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings with Dallas.

10* PLAY ON UNDER. 

SIXERS/RAPTORS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Each of the last four games in this series has gone under the total. Toronto has seemingly figured out how to defend their opponent and held Philly to 38% shooting in a 103-88 win Monday night. The Sixers have the star players and the flair, but both James Harden and Tyrese Maxey have really struggled in recent games. Still facing elimination, it will be in Toronto's best interest to turn this into another scrappy dogfight, and I expect they will succeed.  

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* BULLS/BUCKS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Milwaukee Bucks have held the Bulls to 95 points or fewer in three of the first four games of the series, 81 and 95 points in the last two. 

The Bulls are lacking healthy playmakers with Alex Caruso in the league's concussion protocol and All-Star Zach LaVine in the NBA's health and safety protocol, in addition to Lonzo Ball and Matt Thomas also being out. 

Under is 15-5-2 in Bucks last 22 playoff games as a favorite. Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH - MIKE'S MAVS/JAZZ 10* TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Dallas Mavericks won the first game of this Eastern Conference first-round playoff series 99-93, but the next two games were much higher scoring. Utah won the last game 126-118 and I think we'll see a decent amount of points in this contest as well. The over is 8-2 in Mavericks' last 10 overall and 19-6-1 in Jazz's last 26 playoff games as a favorite.

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S NETS/CELTICS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics won the first game of this first-round playoff series against the Nets 115-114. They had combined for 122 points already at halftime, but I think both teams will be more disciplined defensively right from the start tonight. Under is 4-0 in Nets last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 9-3 in Celtics last 12 games playing on 2 days rest.

10* play on UNDER. 

WOLVES/GRIZZLIES 10* NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I expect a strong defensive outing from Memphis after allowing Minnesota to shoot 50% from the field in a 130-117 loss to the Wolves in Game 1 of this Western Conference first-round playoff series. The under was 6-0 in Grizzlies' last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record prior to the last game, and this is an extremely high total for a playoff game. 

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S JAZZ/MAVS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Jazz won the first game of this series 99-93, and I think we'll see another low-scoring game here in Game 2. Mavs' superstar Luka Doncic missed the last game with a left calf strain, and he is unlikely to suit up for this one as well. Under is 10-1 in Jazz last 11 games as a road favorite. Under is 43-18 in Mavericks last 61 games as an underdog. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Dallas.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ/MAVS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings, and I think it's safe to say that defense will be a priority for both teams here in the opener now when it is playoff time. Under is 9-1 in Jazz last 10 games as a road favorite. Under is 46-19-1 in Mavericks last 66 home games.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S MAGIC/HORNETS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Charlotte Hornets can put up points at an impressive clip, but they are one of the worst teams in the league on the defensive end, allowing 115.1 points per game. The Orlando Magic, are one of the lowest-scoring sides in the league, but they hung 120 points on Cleveland just a couple of days ago. The Over is 14-3 in Hornets last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings with the Magic in Charlotte.

10* play on OVER. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK - MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL

Through their last four games, the Indiana Pacers have alllowed 133, 131, 132 and 125 points. Over is 16-5 in Pacers last 21 games as an underdog.

The Boston Celtics put up only 98 points in a subpar performance against Miami in their last game. The over is still 6-1 in Celtics last 7 overall and I expect them to run up the score here against a Pacers team that has made it pretty clear that defense is not a priority. 

10* play on OVER. 

HAWKS/THUNDER 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a 132-123 win at Indiana. They are no strangers to running up the score against weak teams, and 7-1 to the over as double-digit favorites this season. Over is 14-4-1 in Thunder's last 19 games as an underdog and 8-1 in the last 9 meetings with Atlanta. 

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* PISTONS/NETS TOTAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Pistons have seen each of their last three games go udner the total, but all those games were played home in Detroit. Over is 6-2 in Pistons last 8 games as a road underdog and here they'll face a Brooklyn team that is likely to see its scoring average go up with Kyrie Irving able to play home games again. The Nets are 13-9 to the over in games Kyrie has played this season. 

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S 10* NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings at Toyota Center. The Rockets have held two of their last four opponents to fewer than 100 points and under is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 overall. The Spurs won 107-103 at New Orelans on Saturday. The under is 13-3 in Spurs last 16 games following a straight up win and 15-3 in Spurs last 18 games following a ATS win.

10* play on UNDER. 

JAZZ/MAVS NBA TOTAL GAME OF THE MONTH

The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz are coming into this game with identical records, and this might very well be a preview of the first-round playoff matchup between the fourth and fifth seeds in the West. I expect to see both sides bringing their best effort on the defensive end, and under is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 road games and 22-5-1 in Mavericks last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns have scored 140, 131, 129, 129, 127 and 125 points in their last six games. They are 23-6 to the over following a game in which they scored 125 points or more dating back to the start of last season. Over is 18-6-2 in Nuggets last 26 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

I expect strong efforts from the Clippers and the Nuggets as they're both coming off blowout losses. Over is 19-6-1 in Nuggets last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home and 18-7-2 in Nuggets last 27 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns have scored 140, 131, 129 and 129 points in their last four games. They are 20-7 to the over in their last 27 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 10-3 to the over with games with a closing total of over 230 points this season. The Kings are one of the worst defensive teams in the league allowing 115.7 points per game, and they have allowed 130+ in three of their last six games. Over is 7-2 in Kings last 9 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

CBB MAJOR WAGER - MIKE'S 10* TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Memphis Tigers held Boise State to 53 points on 29% shooting from the field in their first-round victory. Now they'll face a completely different opponent in the Gonzaga Bulldogs who have scored 80+ points in six of their last seven games and opened the tourney with a 93-72 triumph over Georgia State. Gonzaga has conceded 70+ points in three of its last five games, and the Tigers are averaging a solid 76.1 points per game on the season. Over is 10-4 in Bulldogs last 14 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game and 29-14 in Bulldogs last 43 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

10* play on OVER. 

MAVS/HORNETS TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks took a 111-101 loss at Philadelphia last night. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest and 18-8 ATS off a loss this season. Hornets are 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and under is 9-2 in Hornets last 11 games as a home underdog. Under is 19-9 in Mavericks last 28 games as a favorite and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings with Charlotte. Mavericks are 15-3 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Charlotte.

10* play on UNDER. 

BULLS/SUNS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns are riding a three-game winning streak through which they have scored 140, 131 and 129 points. Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and over is 20-6 in Suns last 26 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Bulls are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall and they took a 125-110 loss at Utah in their last game. Over is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and Bulls are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games.

10* play on Over. 

TOP-RATED 10* SUNS/ROCKETS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns will be playing on no rest after defeating the Pels 131-115 at New Orleans last night. Over is 20-7 in Suns last 27 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 12-3 in Suns last 15 games following a straight up win. Over is 16-7-1 in Rockets last 24 games as a home underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Phoenix Suns put a 140-111 beating on the Lakers on Sunday. The over is 19-7 in Suns last 26 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 11-3 in their last 14 games following a straight up win. The New Orleans Pelicans are also coming off a high-scoring blowout win as they demolished the Rockets 130-105 on Sunday. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings and 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.

10* play on OVER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER - TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-0 to the over through their last six games and they have averaged over 126 points per game since the All-Star break. The over is 7-2 in Heat's last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 6-2 in their last 8 games as a home favorite.

10* play on OVER.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 13-6 to the under this season in games with a total of 210 or lower. In their last game, the Thunder took a 106-101 loss at Chicago (total was 216.5). Under is 12-3-1 in Thunder's last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Knicks have given up a decent amount of points in recent games, but on the road and against tough opponents. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 18-5 in Knicks last 23 games as a favorite.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors will be playing on no rest after taking a 111-85 beating at Utah last night. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 26-10 in Warriors last 36 games following a straight up loss. The New York Knicks took a 132-115 loss at Denver their last time out. Under is 11-4-1 in Knicks last 16 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The San Antonio Spurs put up 131 points in a victory over Houston in their last game, but now they'll face a much tougher opponent. The Cleveland Cavaliers have held five of their last eight opponents to fewer than 100 points. Under is 7-1 in Cavaliers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 9-2-2 in Spurs last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* CELTICS/NETS TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics have seen seven of their last eight games go under the total. Of their last five opponents, only one (Charlotte) was allowed to score more than 96 points. The Nets are struggling, coming into this game on an eight-game losing streak, despite having Kyrie Irving in the last five (all road games). The unvaccinated Irving is not allowed to play home games due to New York City's vaccine mandate, and they'll miss his production. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Toronto Raptors have scored 124 points or more in four of their last seven games. In their last game, the Raptors defeated Atlanta 125-114. The over is 4-1 in Raptors' five games where they scored 125 points or more this season. Charlotte took a 104-86 beating by Miami in its last game. Over is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NETS/NUGGETS NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets have allowed 120+ points in three of their last five games. Over is 5-2 in Nets' last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 6-1 in Nuggets' last 7 games as a home favorite. Denver should be looking forward to taking advantage of this defensively challenged Nets team after three straight losses. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves have scored 124 points or more in three straight games. In their last game, they put a 130-115 beating on Denver and they are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. The over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings with the Pistons in Detroit.

10* play on OVER. 

The Philadelphia 76ers held the Lakers to 87 points in a blowout win in their last game. They are 27-19-2 to the under for the season and under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Sacramento Kings have allowed 133, 133, 128 and 121 points over their last four games, but two of those games still went under the total. I think we'll see a good effort from the Kings on the defensive end tonight as they'll have fresh legs, coming off two days of rest. The Sixers are 8-3 to the under when their opponent has had more than one days rest.

10* play on UNDER.

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are 29-19 to the over on the season and 10-1 to the over in their last 11 Friday night games. Over is 36-15 in Heat's last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and here they'll face a Clippers team that is only 10-13 SU on the road this season. Over is 5-0 in the last five head-to-head matchups.

10* play on OVER.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks took a 130-92 loss as a dog at Golden State last night. That's the most points they allowed all season, and I expect a much better defensive showing here against a Portland team that is averaging 108.4 points per game (15th). Under is 8-1 in Mavericks last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 21-5-1 in Mavericks last 27 games as a favorite. Under is 20-8 in Mavericks last 28 games playing on 0 days rest.

The Blazers will also be playing on no rest after losing 109-107 to Minnesota on Tuesday. Under is 7-3 in Trail Blazers last 10 games playing on 0 days rest, 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE YEAR - MIKE'S WESTERN CONF TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

Two of the best defensive teams in the NBA will battle it out at Chase Center Tuesday night. The Dallas Mavericks held Memphis to 91 points on Sunday and they are allowing only 102.5 points per game (3rd) on the season.

The Golden State held Utah to 92 points on Sunday and they are allowing only 101.9 points per game (1st) on the season.

Under is 11-1 in Mavericks last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 36-15 in Mavericks last 51 games as an underdog. Under is 36-17-1 in Warriors last 54 games as a favorite.

10* play on UNDER.

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks will be playing on short rest after defeating the Clippers 110-102 Sunday afternoon. Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 games playing on 0 days rest and 6-2 in Knicks last 8 games following a straight up win, and here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the NBA with the Cavs allowing only 102.5 points per game. Under is 15-6 in Cavaliers last 21 home games.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are 32-13-1 to the under on the season and the under is 20-5-1 in Mavericks last 26 games as a favorite. The Memphis Grizzles are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, but not they'll face a Dallas team that is locked in on defense. This will be the third meeting of the season; the previous matchups saw 187, 200 and 197 points respectively, and the under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - MIKE'S TOP-RATED TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

Both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy to the under this season.

The Thunder have struggled with their shooting all season, and they've been held to 102 points or fewer in eight of their last 10 games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are holding opponents to 102.8 which is the third-best mark in the NBA. They'll have fresh legs and will be able to hustle on defense after having two days of rest since seeing a five-game winning streak come to an end with a loss at Chicago on Wednesday.

Under is 14-6 in Cavaliers last 20 home games and 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S BLAZERS/HEAT 10* TOTAL TOP PLAY

The Miami Heat are 26-18 to the over on the season. They have seen three of their last four games go under the total, but they were facing tough competition in those games. The over is 8-1-1 in Heat's last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 10-4 in Trail Blazers' last 14 games as a road underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors took a 119-99 loss at Minnesota on Sunday. Under is 10-3 in Warriors last 13 games following a straight up loss and Steph Curry is dealing with a sore hand and is a game-time decision. The Detroit Pistons took a 135-108 beating by Phoenix in their last game, but the under is 25-5 in Pistons last 30 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* CBB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Iowa State Cyclones and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 10-7 to the under on the season. Texas Tech has one of the best defenses in the nation, holding opponents to 58.6 points per game (13th). Iowa State is not far behind, allowing only 59.3 points per game. Under is 8-2 in Red Raiders last 10 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns put a 135-108 beating on the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday. Over is 18-2 in Suns' last 20 games after scoring 125 points or more in their previous game and they are 33-17 to the over following a win of 10 points or more. Tonight they'll face a Spurs team that is 12-3 to the over in its last 15 games as a home underdog and the over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings at AT&T Center. 

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors took a 118-99 beating in Milwaukee last night. Under is 24-9 in Warriors last 33 games following a straight up loss and 15-6 in Warriors last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Bulls will also be looking to get right defensively after giving up 138 points to Brooklyn a couple of nights ago. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Nets after destroying the Bulls in their own building last night. . Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest, 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. The Thunder are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog. 

Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Nets last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 96-82 loss at Golden State last night. They put up a solid defensive effort, and I think that will be the case here again at Sacramento the very next night. Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 games playing on 0 days rest and 7-1 in Cavaliers last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 

The Sacramento Kings will also be playing on no rest after taking a 103-88 loss at Portland last night. Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are coming off a 115-109 win at Portland. Each of their last five and games seven of their last eight have gone over the total. Additionally, over is 10-1 in Heat last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and here they'll visit a Phoenix team that is a phenomenal 17-4 home at Footprint Center on the season. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder have scored only 97 and 95 points in their last two games. Now their leading scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was placed in the health and safety protocols Saturday and listed as out for this contest. 

The Dallas Mavericks are allowing only 104.9 points per game (4th) and they've held each of their last two opponents to fewer than 100 points. 

Under is 11-4 in Mavericks last 15 overall. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 games as a home underdog. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-13 to the under on the season. They are allowing only 101.6 points per game (2nd) and they have held four of their last six opponents to fewer than 100 points. The Washington Wizards are shooting only 32.7% from behind the arc, and the Cavs are the third-best team in the league at defending the three. 

As for pace, both are among the slower in the NBA with Cleveland at 98.5 possessions per game (22nd) and Washington at 97.1 possessions per game (27th). 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* WARRIORS @ SUNS XMAS DAY TOP PLAY

The Golden State Warriors are 21-10-1 to the under on the season. 

The Warriors are averaging 111.5 points per game overall this season, but that number drops to 106.1 points per game on the road. 

The first two head-to-head meetings this season saw 200 points and 114 points. Under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.

Under is 6-1 in Suns last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE-NIGHT VIRGINIA TECH @ DUKE NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY

The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils are averaging 86.1 points per game (5th), but here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the nation. The Virginia Tech Hokies are holding opponents to 56.5 points per game (12th). Duke has also been solid on the defensive end lately, holding its last three opponents to 62, 67, and 56 points. 

Virginia Tech knows it needs to slow down the tempo to keep this close. 

Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games as an underdog. Under is 11-5 in Blue Devils last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY  - 12:00 PM ET TIP-OFF

The East Carolina Pirates are 7-4 to the over on the season. They're shooting 37.2% percent from three-point range (49th), and here they'll face a Southern Miss team that is allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from behind the arc (259th). 

The Eagles are coming off a 74-65 loss to UL Monroe, a game where they shot 25-of-52 (48%) from the field. east Carolina has surrendered 70+ points in back-to-back games, and I think both teams will score a decent amount of points in this one. 

10* play on OVER. 

LATE-NIGHT NCAAB TOTAL TOP PLAY

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 7-4 to the under on the season, but I think they'll be able to score freely here to help push this game over the total. They have the second-best field goal percentage in the nation, and here they'll face a Northern Arizona team that has let a lot worse teams than Gonzaga run up the score. Over is 6-2 in Lumberjacks last 8 overall.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The over/under is 73-58 in all NBA games this month and 11-3 to the over in games with a closing total of 224 points or more. 

The Rockets are allowing 112.9 points per game on the season (28th) and they have given up 116 points or more in four of their last six games (over is 5-1 in Rockets last six). 

The Rockets have the highest pace factor in the league, averaging 103.1 possessions per game, and I think they'll really push the tempo here against a Bulls team that will be playing in no rest after defeating the LA Lakers on Sunday. 

We saw 231 points scored when these two teams clashed in Houston on Nov 24. I expect them to combine for 230+ this time around as well.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* CBB TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Texas Longhorns are holding opponents to 53.6 points per game (2nd) on the season, and they are 6-3 to the under. The Stanford Cardinal are 6-3 to the over, but on Nov 20, Stanford was held to 18-of-45 shooting from the field in an 86-48 loss to Baylor. Now they'll face a defense that is arguably even better, and I expect this game to go under the total.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat are holding opponents to 103.8 points per game on the season. The Orlando Magic are averaging only 101.3 points per game. 

Miami has held two of its last three opponents to fewer than 100 points, the exception the red hot Cavs who put up 105 points. Orlando has failed to break 100 points in two straight games. 

We saw only 197 points scored with a closing total of 212 points when these two rivals clashed on October 25. Six of the last nine meetings have gone under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH - MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL

The Golden State Warriors are 17-7-1 to the under on the season, 5-1 to the under in games with a closing total lower than 218 points. 

The Philadelphia 76ers are 15-9-2 to the under on the season, 12-6 to the under in games with a closing total lower than 218 points.

Under is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.

10* play on UNDER. 

Mike's Top-Rated 10* CBB Total PLAY OF THE DAY

The Furman Paladins are averaging 85.1 points per game and they 8-0 to the over on the season, but I think Appalachian State can slow them down. The Mountaineers held Boyce to 29 points on 17% shooting from the field in their last game, and they're allowing only 57.9 points per game on the season. 

The Mountaineers 64.9 possessions per game is one of the lowest marks in college basketball, indicating they are playing at an extremely slow pace, and as an underdog, I expect them to slow it down as much as possible. 

10* play on UNDER. 

CBB BIG BET ALERT - MIKE'S TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

Both the Texas Longhorns and the Seton Hall Pirates are 4-3 to the under on the season. 

Games involving Texas have seen an average of 131.9 points, and the Longhorns have held opponents to 55.3 points per game, one of the very best marks in the nation. 

The Pirates' games have seen an average of 144.5 points scored, but they've often been able to run up the score against soft opponents. A total of only 132 points was scored when Seton Hall took on Michigan back on November 16. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 152-79 beating by Memphis on Thursday, the biggest loss in NBA history. I expect the Thunder to tighten up defensively for this matchup with the Pistons, and poor shooting has been an issue for both teams all season. OKC is averaging 98.1 ppg (30th) while Detroit is averaging only 98.9 points per game (29th). 

Under is 23-9 in Thunder last 32 road games. Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TOP-RATED 10* CBB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 5-1 to the under on the season. The Monmouth-NJ Hawks are averaging 75.7 points per game, but they scored only 61 in an upset win at Cincinnati in their last game. Defensively, the Hawks have looked good in their last two games and under is 5-2 in their last 7 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks are 5-0 to the under in their last five games as road underdogs. They are allowing only 102.7 points per game away from home, well under their overall average of 106.2 ppg allowed. Brooklyn is also both scoring fewer and allowing fewer at home than its overall average. Under is 10-4-1 in Nets last 15 home games. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Washington Wizards are 13-7 to the under on the season, but two of their last three games have gone over the total. Here they'll face a San Antonio team that is both scoring and allowing 113 points per game at home. Over is 11-2 in Spurs last 13 home games. Over is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 games as a home underdog. Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* HORNETS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Each of the last four head-to-head meetings has gone under the total, a 97-87 Hornets win at Charlotte last week included. 

I think the oddsmakers have set the total too high once again when the teams clash in Washington Monday night. The Wizards are a slow-paced team, entering this contest with the third-lowest pace factor (the number of possessions a team uses per game) in the NBA, and the under is 8-1 in Wizards' last 9 overall. 

Charlotte is playing at a faster pace, but note that the under is 14-6 in Hornets' last 20 games as a road underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - TOP-RATED 10* TOTAL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Golden State Warriors will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after winning 104-89 at Cleveland last night. They are 10-4 to the under in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest and under is 13-3 in Warriors last 16 games as a road favorite. The Detroit Pistons are averaging only 92.2 points per game. They are 24-15 to the under when their opponent plays on 0 rest, dating back to the start of last season, and under is 9-2-1 in Pistons last 12 games as a home underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Orlando Magic are averaging only 99.9 points per game (28th). They put up 111 points at Atlanta last time out, but here they'll face a tough Knicks team that held Indiana to 37% shooting from the field in a 92-84 win a couple of days ago. The Knicks are holding opponents to 43.0% shooting on the season (5th), and under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games as a favorite.

Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings at Madison Square Garden.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA MAJOR WAGER ALERT - EAST/WEST TOTAL GAME OF THE YEAR

The Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets boast some of the most prolific scorers in the league, but these are also two teams that can turn it up on the defensive end. 

The Warriors have the best defensive rating (number of points a team allows per 100 possessions) in the league and Brooklyn has the fourth-best rating. 

I think the betting market got this total all wrong. 

Under is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 overall. Under is 8-2 in Warriors last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-1-1 in Nets last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

We saw only 190 points when theese two teams clashed here at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse a couple of days ago. The total for that game closed at 202 points, and I don't think the bookmakers have adjusted enough. 

Up until this point of the season, only one contest has closed with a total of 200 points or lower. That was back on November 10 when Cleveland hosted Washington, a game the Cavs lost 97-93. 

The Cavs boast the second-best scoring defense in the league, and they are in the bottom 10 for pace with only 99.3 possessions per game while Boston is right there as well with 99.1 possessions per game.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS LATE NIGHT TOTAL - 10:05 PM ET START

The Clippers and the Blazers clashed twice in October, which the teams recording one lopsided win each. What was true for both contests was that the teams barely combined for 200 points, and yet we're seeing a total in the 220s here for the third head-to-head of the season. While both teams have the potential to explode and put 120+ points on the board, I think this will be yet another low-scoring affair between two familiar foes. 

Under is 5-2 in Clippers' games with a total of 215 or higher this season. Under is 7-3 in Blazers' games with a total of 215 or higher this season. 

10* play on UNDER. 

CELTICS @ WIZARDS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

These two teams battled it out in Boston just a couple of days ago, a game the Wizards won 116-107. That game went under by the hook, and I think we'll see an even lower scoring affair here as the teams have had a chance to get familiar with each other. The Wizards have allowed 104, 107 and 111 points over their last three games and under is 7-2 in Wizards last 9 games as a home favorite. Additionally, under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE-NIGHT NUGGETS @ JAZZ NBA TOP PLAY BAILOUT

Both Utah (no. 2) and Denver (no. 8) rank top 10 for defensive efficiency and they are 23rd and 24th respectively for pace (the number of possessions a team uses per game). They are a combined 5-0 to the under on the season and Denver has the worst turnover ratio in the league. 

The Nuggets will be playing on no rest after taking a 99-87 home loss to Cleveland on Monday. I think they'll do everything they can to make this game as slow as possible. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER | CLIPPERS @ SUNS BEST BET

Game 4 of this series was a defensive struggle finishing with an 84-80 win on the road for the Phoenix Suns.

They'll now be looking to close out the series in their own building, and while I sure like Phoenix to win, I would not be surprised if we see this one come down to the last bucket. 

The spread is really close IMO, but the total looks a bit inflated despite sitting almost eight points lower since the last game here at Suns Arena.

These two teams are locked in defensively, and buckets are coming at a premium at every possession.

We have seen three straight unders since a 120-114 Phoenix win in the opener, and none of the last three games went over this number. 

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT | EASTERN CONF PLAYOFFS TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

We won with the Hawks in Game 1 but lost with them in Game 2 in what turned out to be a blowout win for the Bucks. In hindsight, a bad bet on Atlanta as it was an obvious bounce-back spot for the Bucks, who no doubt are the more skilled team. 

I don't see value on the spread posted for Game 3, but I think the bookmakers got the total all wrong. The two teams combined for 229 points in the opener, but we saw only 216 points in the next game, and I think we'll see lower and lower scoring games as the teams get more familiar with each other and the intensity on the defensive end ramps up.  

The Bucks are 8-5 to the under in the playoffs. The Hawks are 10-3-1 to the under in the playoffs. 

10* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY | 1:10 ET START

The New York Knicks have clinched a playoff berth, but they're battling Miami for the No. 5 or No. 6 seed. The Knicks have played great defense all season long, and the last three games have been no different allowing 100, 101 and 98 points, despite the middle game going to OT. The Charlotte Hornets are fighting Indiana and Washington for eighth place in the conference. While the Hornets won't lack motivation, I think they'll struggle to get open looks against this Knicks team.  

The last meeting (on April 20th) finished with a 109-97 Knicks win. I think we'll see a very similar amount of points today. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers have put up only 94 points in each of their last two games, but also allowed only 103 and 106 points. They're likely to keep the tempo slow here as they'll be playing on no rest, and the visting Orlando Magic are averaging a lowly 103.9 ppg on the season and they've been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last five games.

10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED 10* NORTHWEST DIV *BEST BET*

I think we'll see a very high-scoring game when the Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night. The Wolves have really stepped it up a notch in recent weeks, winning six of their last nine games while scoring boatloads of points. The Denver Nuggets have split their last four games, despite scoring 113, 120, 119 and 117 points. 

Over is 11-4 in Nuggets last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAGIC @ HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS VS CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

We saw only 190 points in the last battle of LA back on April 4. I think this wlll be another low-scoring contest as the teams look to get the defense right for the playoffs. Under is 16-4-1 in Lakers last 21 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 24-11 in Lakers last 35 road games. Under is 6-0 in Clippers last 6 overall. Under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings with Clippers hosting at Staples Center. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets have been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last four games. In their last game, the Rockets took a 112-89 loss to Utah. Under is 12-4 in Rockets last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home, and here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the league. 

The under is 4-1 in the Clippers last five overall. Under is 35-15-1 in Rockets last 51 home games.

10/10* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | TOP-RATED TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging a league-worst 103.8 points per game. Through their last four games, they've put up  103, 101, 96, and 105 points for a 101.3 ppg average. Here they'll face a Chicago Bulls team that has held two straight opponents to 96 points, one of them the Cavs in a 106-96 win just last week. I think this will be another low-scoring affair.  

Bulls are 8-1 to the under in games with a total of 220 or lower this season. Under is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 games as a favorite. Under is 9-3 in Cavaliers last 12 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. 

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

10* play on UNDER 209.5. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat are top 5 defensive teams. Miami is coming off a pair of wins, holding the Lakers and the Blazers to 104 and 98 points respectively. While the majority of the Suns' recent games have been of the high-scoring variety, I don't see either them or the Heat push the pace here. Under is 9-1 in Heat last 10 road games. Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

This will be the first meeting of the season between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. The two meetings last season saw 204 and 192 points. While the Lakers have started to pick up wins again, I think they're in for a tough one here without Lebron and Anthony Davis against the best defensive team in the league.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back the under in this Saturday night game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers will be playing on short rest after taking a 101-94 loss at New Orleans on Friday. Slow down the tempo and just get out of here with a result seems like a likely game plan. Under is 8-0 in 76ers last 8 games as a road favorite and 5-1 in 76ers last 6 overall. The Thunder are averaging only 105.7 ppg on the season, and running up the score against this Philly team is not an easy task.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder avenge only 105.8 ppg on the season and they've averaged 103 ppg over their last three games. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Charlotte Hornets took a 132-108 loss to Detorit oast time out, and they've conceded 130+ points in three straigt games. However, under is still 12-2 in Hornets last 14 overall and 8-0 in Hornets last 8 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers have been held to fewer than 100 points in five of their last 10 games, but also limited opponents to fewer than 100 points four times. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games as an underdog and 21-5 in Lakers last 26 road games. The Toronto Raptors have been held to 104 points or fewer in three of their last four games, the exception a blowout win against Golden State. Under is 17-8 in Raptors last 25 games as a home favorite.

Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-20-1 to the under on the season while averaging a league-worst 102.7 points per game. Through their last five games, the Cavs have been held to 86, 98, 75, 94 and 101 points and under is 9-1 in Cavaliers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 

The San Antonio Spurs have a 12-16 home record on the season and they're going through a rough patch, having won only two of their last nine games. Under is 11-3 in Spurs last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, which the Cavs have as they've won only six of 25 away games. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers are 33-16 to the under on the season, and their point production has not surprisingly gone way down since losing first Anthony Davis and then Lebron James to injuries. Under is 20-6 in Lakers last 26 road games, and here they'll face a Clippers team that has the No. 6 scoring defense in the league, holding opponents to 108.3 points per game. Under is 14-5-3 in Clippers last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-19-1 to the under on the season. Through their last four games, they've been limited to 86, 98, 75 and 94 points. The Miami Heat had been held to 98 and 92 points through their last two games prior to a 116-109 win over Golden State on Thursday. Under is 6-0 in Cavaliers last 6 overall. Under is 13-3 in Cavaliers last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA WESTERN CONF TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging only 105.3 points per game on the road and the under is 7-1 in their last 8 away from home. Here they'll face a Phoenix team that is holding opponents to 107.3 points per game on the season (4th). Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.

10* play on UNDER. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 27-19-1 to the under on the season. In their last three games, the Cavs have scored 86, 98, and 75 points. Last time out, they took 114-75 loss at Utah, and under is 7-2 in Cavs' last 9 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Tonight they'll take on a Philadelphia team that took a 104-95 loss at Denver in their last game. Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 road games and 18-6 in the last 24 meetings with the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

10* play on UNDER.

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL

The Indiana Pacers are 27-17-1 to the over on the season, but the under is 22-10 in Pacers' last 32 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. In their last game, the Pacers defeated Washington 132-124. I think we'll see a very different tempo here against the Miami Heat who boast a top-5 scoring defense and are 7-1 to the under in their last 8 road games.

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.

10* play on UNDER.