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Western Conference matchup here today has 5th place Phoenix Suns taking on the 12th place Houston Rockets. The Suns are tied with the Pelicans for a playoff spot, but just a half game ahead of Dallas for 7th place, which drops them into the Play-In category. Phoenix will need to win these games like today to avoid that 7th spot and get the automatic playoff spot. Houston is now 5.5-games back of the last play-in spot as they are fading fast. The Rockets have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS, both to the OKC Thunder. They are also 3-9 S/U and 4-8 ATS their last 12 games. The Rockets are 5-23 S/U and 9-19 ATS on the road this year. The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak with a win at home over the Lakers in their last game, 123-113 as a 3.5-point favorite. The Suns are 8-4 S/U and ATS in their last 12 games. They are 19-11 S/U and 12-17-1 ATS at home this year. Suns can ill afford to lose these type of games. I look for them to be focused here tonight. Play Phoenix.

SEC action tonight has South Carolina visiting College Station to take on Texas A&M. South Carolina is 3rd in the conference behind Tennessee and Alabama as they sit at 10-4 in the conference and 22-5 overall. They are also 18-8-1 ATS on the season. Texas A&M is near the bottom of the conference with a 6-8 mark, 15-12 overall record and 11-16 ATS mark. The South Carolina Gamecocks snapped a two-game losing streak with a win at Ole Miss last time out, 72-59, as a 3.5-point dog. They are playing well though with a 8-2 S/U and 7-3 ATS mark their last 10 games. The Gamecocks are also 10-4 S/U and 9-5 ATS in conference play and 6-3 S/U and 7-2 ATS on the road this year. The A&M Aggies bring a four game losing streak into this game both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a blowout loss at Tennessee, 51-86, as a 11-point dog. The Aggies are 9-4 S/U and 4-9 ATS at home this year. Not sure how the Aggies are a 5-point favorite here tonight. I like South Carolina and won't be surprised by a straight up win either. Play South Carolina.

Western Conference clash has the 1st place Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the 13th place Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies will not make the post season, especially when they lost guard Ja Morant in the 1st half of the season. The Grizzlies are 9.5-games back of the final playoff spot. They have lost two straight games and 11 of their last 13 games. They are also 6-6 ATS their last 12 games. The Grizzlies have actually been a better road team then home team, posting a 13-16 away record and 16-13 ATS mark. Still, it will be a tall order tonight against the best team in the West. The T'Wolves have won two straight games and nine of their last 12 games. They are also 8-4 ATS their last 12. They are 21-6 S/U and 14-12-1 ATS at home this year. Minnesota should have little issues tonight against an undermanned Memphis club. Play the Timberwolves.

American Athletic Conference matchup here tonight has UAB taking on Wichita State. UAB is fourth in the AAC with a 10-4 record and 18-9 overall record. Wichita is 3-12 in confere3nce and 11-17 overall. Wichita State is coming off a loss to Temple, 66-72, after a win over Tulsa, 79-63. The Shockers have covered three of their last six on the road. UAB is coming off a win at Tulane, 78-67, as a 2.5-point dog. The Green Wave have won five of their last six games. The Green Wave are about 8-point favorites here tonight. And, while on paper they are the better team with better talent, these late conference games sometimes have little meaning to teams. That is the case for UAB here tonight as they can't catch conference leader South Florida which is 14-1 in conference play. UAB will conserve its energy for the tournament grueling schedule. Take the points with Wichita State tonight.

Horizon League action here tonight has Wright State hosting IPFW. Wright State is 3rd in the conference with a 12-6 mark, overall record of 17-12 and a 13-14 spread record. IP-Fort Wayne is 9-9 and near the bottom of the conference standings. They are also 18-11 overall and 14-12-1 ATS. The Fort Wayne Mastodons are coming off a loss at Wisc-Milwaukee, 88-96, as a 1-point dog. They are 4-4 S/U and ATS their last eight games. The Mastodons are 7-6 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the road this year. They are 4-5 S/U and 4-4-1 ATS as a road dog. The Wright State Raiders are coming off a big win over Oakland, 96-75, as a 4.5-poing road dog. That makes three straight wins both S/U and ATS for the Raiders. Moreover, they have scored at least 93 points in each of those three blowout wins. Wright State is also 8-2 S/U and 6-4 ATS their last 10 games. The Raiders flexing their offensive might the last three games, ranking them 5th nationally in scoring with a 86.2 average. They also lead the Horizon league in field goal percentage and are very good from the free throw line. I don't believe that IPFW will be able to contain this excellent offensive Wright State attack tonight. Play Wright State.

Mountain West clash here tonight has Colorado State hosting Nevada in Fort Collins. Nevada is fourth in the conference with a 9-5 record and 22-6 overall mark. Colorado State is 7th in the conference with a 8-7 record and 20-8 overall mark. The Nevada Wolfpack have been on a roll, winning and covering their last three games and six of the last seven games. They have done well on the road too with a 6-3 S/U and ATS record with a +1.7 point differential. Colorado State Rams look to snap a two-game losing streak tonight. They are coming off a loss at UNLV, 60-66, as a pick. They have covered six of their last eight games. They are 14-1 S/U and 8-5 ATS at home this year. These teams met in Reno back on Jan 24th with Nevada taking that game, 77-64, as a 3.5-point favorite. Colorado State laying around 7 or 7.5-points here tonight. The way Nevada plays on the road that is too many points. I look for this game to come down to the wire. I'll take the generous points with Nevada.

These clubs play the second of a back-to-back series here on Tuesday. The teams met at OKC on Sunday with the Thunder pulling away in the 2nd half for a easy win and cover, 123-110, as a 6.5-point favorite. Now they are up to 10-points tonight as the oddsmaker adjust after that game. The Rockets are dropping fast in the West, sitting 12th and now 4.5 games out of the last playoff spot. The Thunder are now tied for the top spot in the West with Milwaukee, both teams 40-17. The Rockets are 2-7 S/U and 3-6 ATS in their last nine games. They are 5-22 S/U and 9-18 ATS on the road. OKC has won and covered its last five games. The Thunder are now 23-6 S/U and 20-9 ATS at home with a +11.6 point differential. Even with the oddsmaker adjustment, I look for another Thunder blowout. Play OKC.

ACC battle here today has Virginia Tech heading to Syracuse to take on the Orange. Tech is in the latter half of the conference with a 7-9 mark and overall record of 15-12. Syracuse is right in the middle with a 9-8 record and 18-10 overall mark. VT Hokies are coming off a loss at Pittsburgh, 64-79, as a 3-point dog. That makes the Hokies 2-5 S/U and ATS their last seven games. Tech has covered just once on the road all season and that came vs NC State back on Jan 10th. They are 1-8 S/U and ATS away from home this year. Syracuse has won two straight games, including last game at home over Notre Dame, 88-85 as a 7.5-point favorite. They are 13-2 S/U and 7-8 ATS at home this year with a +6.2 point differential. I like Syracuse here tonight at home. I'll lay the points with the Orange.

Mid-American conference clash today has a East showdown between Miami-Ohio and Bowling Green. Miami is 7-7 and in fourth in the East with a 13-14 overall record and 4-10 road mark. Bowling Green is 3rd in the East with a 8-6 mark and overall record of 17-10. Miami comes into this game off a home win over Central Michigan, 88-60, as 3-point favorites. The Red-Hawks are now 2-4 S/U and ATS in their last five games. They are also 4-10 S/U and 7-7 ATS on the road. The Bowling Green Falcons snapped a 3-game losing streak with a win over Toledo last game, 76-68, as a 4.5-point dog. The Falcons are 11-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS at home with a +9.5-point differential. The first matchup between these teams at Miami ended with a Red-Hawks loss, 73-78, as a pick'em. I'm taking Bowling Green to sweep the season season. Play Bowling Green.

It's East vs West tonight as the Miami Heat take on the Kings from Sacramento. The Heat are 7th in the East with a 31-25 record. They are just 2.5-games back of 4th place so every game is big. The Sacramento Kings are 5th in the West with a 33-23 record. They are 6.5-games back of first place Minnesota. However, they are also tied with Phoenix and New Orleans and Dallas is just one game back. This is important since if you fall out of the top six then you have to go to the play-in round. The Heat have been playing very well, winning three straight games and seven of their last nine games. They are also 8-1 ATS their last nine games. The Heat are also 16-12 S/U and 14-12-2 ATS on the road. The Kings bring a three-game win streak into this game tonight. They are coming off a win at the Clippers, 123-107, as a 5-point dog. The Kings are 16-9 S/U and 11-14 ATS at home with just a +1.2 point differential. The Kings are about a 7-point chalk here tonight. I look for this to be a very close game and the Heat to get in under the number. Play Miami.

 Big 12 clash here today as TCU hosts Baylor. Both these teams are tied at 8-6 in the conference for fourth place. Both teams also have an overall record of 19-8. The Baylor Bears look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a loss to BYU, 71-78, and then last game at home to Houston, 76-82, as a 2.5-point dog. The Bears are 5-6 S/U and 5-5-1 ATS in their last 11 games. The Bears are also 3-4 S/U and 5-2 ATS on the road with a 0-4 S/U and 2-2 ATS mark as a road dog. TCU Horned Frogs are coming off a home win over Cincinnati, 75-57, as a 5.5-point favorite. That made them 3-1 S/U and 4-0 ATS in their last four games. They are also 6-3 S/U and 7-2 ATS their last nine games. The Frogs are 12-2 S/U and 9-5 ATS at home this year. TCU just a 2.5-point favorite which really means they need little more than to win the game. TCU has been tough at home and Baylor has not won many games outright on the road. I'll take TCU tonight.

Western Conference clash here today has Oklahoma City traveling to Houston to take on the Rockets. The OKC Thunder are 2nd in the West with a 39-17 record and just a half game back of the T'Wolves for the best record. No such luck for the Rockets who sit 12th, two spots back of the last playoff spot. The Rockets are fading fast having lost seven of their last 10 games and now 4.5-games back of the Warriors. The Thunder are having a great season and come into today's contest with a four game winning streak both S/U and ATS. They have been good on the road with a 16-11 S/U and 15-11-1 ATS mark and +4.3 point differential. The Rockets are coming off a win at home over Phoenix last game, 114-110, as a 3.5-point dog. However, that was just their 2nd win in their last seven games. They are also 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. The Rockets are fighting to get into the playoff picture, but that is fading fast. The Thunder are rolling and could take over 1st place today with a win and Bucks loss. Take Oklahoma City.

Big 10 clash here on Sunday has Nebraska hosting Minnesota. Minnesota is 7th in the Big 10 with a 8-7 record, 17-9 overall mark and 23-3 spread record. They have been a great covering team this year. Two of those non-cover games have come away from home where the Golden Gophers are 2-6 S/U and 6-2 ATS. They are coming off a couple of home wins over Rutgers and Ohio State after two road losses to Purdue and Iowa. Nebraska has won and covered three straight games, including last game out vs Indiana, 85-70, as a 1.5-point dog. The Huskers have also covered well, doing so in five of their last six games and seven of the last 10. Nebraska is 16-1 S/U and 13-4 ATS at home with a +13.8 point differential. Both teams are very good at covering the spread but Minnesota has missed some on the road. Nebraska is a dominant home team and that's where they are today. Play Nebraska.

 Big East Action here today has Xavier taking on Marquette. Marquette is 2nd in the conference with a 11-4 mark and 20-6 overall record. They are also 15-11 ATS. Xavier is in the latter half of the conference standings with a 7-8 Big East mark and 13-13 overall record with a 14-11-1 ATS record. The Xavier Musketeers bring a three game losing streak both S/U and ATS into today's contest. They are coming off a loss to Providence, 75-79, as a 5-point home favorite. They are 2-6 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the road this year. The Marquette Golden Eagles are coming off a win vs Depaul, 105-71, as a 27.5-point favorite. They have now won nine of their last 10 games and are 7-2 ATS during that span. The Eagles are 12-1 S/U and 9-4 ATS at home with a +18.3 point differential. The Eagles should have little issue today as these last few regular season games are big if they want to be the best of the Big East. Play Marquette.

Atlantic 10 clash today has VCU hosting St Joe's. Virginia Commonwealth is 4th in the A-10 with a 9-4 record and a 17-9 overall mark and 15-9-2 ATS mark. St Joe's is tied for 7th in the conference with a 7-7 mark, 17-10 overall record and 13-14 ATS mark. St Joe's Hawks are coming off a win over George Washington, 79-75, but failed to cover as the home favorite of 13.5-points. They have now lost five straight vs the spread and seven of their last eight games. The Hawks are 3-7 S/U and 4-6 ATS on the road. They are also 3-11 ATS vs the A-10 teams. VCU had it's four game win streak snapped last game at U Mass, 52-74, as a 2-point dog. Still, the Rams are 9-2 S/U and ATS in their last 11 games. They are also 9-4 S/U and ATS vs other A-10 teams. VCU is trying to improve its position in the conference for the tournament and today is a game they should take. Play VCU.

SEC Action here today has Mississippi State taking on LSU. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 7-6 in conference, 18-8 overall and 13-12-1 vs the spread. LSU is 6-7 in conference, 14-12 overall and 12-14 vs the spread. The Bulldogs look to add to their four game win streak here today. They are also 3-1 ATS in their last four games. They are coming off a win over Ole Miss, 83-71, as a 6.5-point favorite. LSU has won two straight games including a home win over Kentucky, 75-74, as a 6.5-point favorite. Still, the Tigers are just 3-6 S/U their last nine games and 5-6 ATS their last 11. LSU is 10-4 S/U and 6-8 ATS at home this year. They are 1-2 S/U and ATS as a home dog with a -6.7 point differential. I'll take Miss State on the road here today.

SEC action has Texas A&M battling Tennessee here today. Texas A&M is 6-7 in conference, 15-11 overall and 11-15 ATS on the season. Tennessee is 2nd in the conference, one game back of Alabama with a 10-3 conference, 20-6 overall and 12-14 ATS records. The A&M Aggies look to snap a three game losing streak both S/U and ATS here tonight. They are coming off a loss at home to Arkansas, 71-78, as a 11.5-point favorite. They have shot horribly their last game, hitting just 33% vs Arkansas. The Razorbacks are 4-5 S/U and ATS on the road this year. The Tennessee Volunteers have won three straight games and five of their last six. They are coming off a road win at Missouri, 72-67, as a 12-point favorite. Tennessee is 12-1 S/U and 8-5 ATS at home with a +21.3 point differential. Tennessee still with a shot at the top spot to finish the regular season so I don't see them letting down at all this year. Play Tennessee.

Missouri Valley Conference clash here today has Belmont hosting Missouri State. Missouri State is 7-10 in conference play and 15-13 overall with a 14-13-1 ATS mark. Belmont is 9-8 in conference, 16-12 overall and 12-15 ATS. The Missouri State Bears are 1-4 S/U and ATS in their last five games after losing last game at home to Bradley, 62-86, as a 3-point dog. They are 4-8 S/U and 4-7-1 ATS on the road with a -5.7 point differential. The Belmont Bruins had their four game win streak snapped last game at Drake, 69-84, as a 9.5-point dog. They are also 4-1 ATS their last five and 6-2 ATS their last eight games. The Bruins are 10-2 S/U and 6-5 ATS at home this year with a +7.5 point differential. Neither team will win the regular season conference crown but both look to improve their seeding heading into the conference tournament. I'll take Belmont to repay their earlier loss to Missouri State this month. Play Belmont. This will be the second meeting between these teams with Missouri State winning on its home court back on Feb 3, 87-80, as a 6-point favorite.

Atlantic 10 action here today has U Mass hosting St Bonny's. St Bonaventure is 7-7 in conference play, 16-10 overall and 13-12-1 ATS on the season. U Mass is 8-6 in conference, 17-9 overall and 16-10 ATS. The Minutemen are 5th in the conference with St Bonny's three slots back. St Bonny's looks to rebound from its loss at Lasalle last game, 59-72, as a 5.5-point favorite. That makes them 3-3 S/U and ATS in their last six games. They are also 4-5 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the road. The Minutemen are coming off a home win vs VCU, 74-52, as a 2-point favorite. They are 12-2 S/U and 9-5 ATS at home this year with a +12.7 point differential. I'll take U Mass here today and lay the points.

Metro Atlantic conference clash here today has the top team in the conference, Quinnipiac, taking on 2nd place Fairfield. Fairfield Stags are 10-5 in conference and 16-10 overall. They trail Quinnipiac by 1.5-games right now. They are also 11-14 ATS on the season. Quinnipiac is 11-3 in conference and 19-6 overall and 14-8-2 vs the spread. The Stags are coming off a win over Mount St Mary's, 94-80, as a 4.5-point favorite. That makes them 4-1 S/U and 2-3 ATS in their last five games. Moreover, they are just 2-6 ATS their last eight games. The Stags have been decent on the road with a 8-5 S/U and 6-7 ATS mark. Quinnipiac Bobcats look to snap a 2-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a home loss to Niagara, 66-80, as a 8-point favorite. After two straight poor performances, you can expect the Bobcats to be prepared for a rebound game here on Friday. They are 11-2 at home S/U and 7-4-1 ATS and outscore visitors by a 11-point differential. These teams met back on Jan 28th in Fairfield with Quinnipiac winning 66-64 as a 1.5-point favorite. I look for Quinnipiac to get back to their winning ways as the top team in the conference.

Two Eastern Conference teams battling for a playoff spot meet here today as the Atlanta Hawks host the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks currently hold the 10th and final spot in the NBA Play-In games with a 24-31 record. The Toronto Raptors are 12th in the East, now 4.5-games back of the Hawks. The Raptors play the second of back-to-back spot here tonight after a blowout win at home last night over Brooklyn, 121-93, as a 1-point favorite. That snapped a 3-game losing streak for the Raptors. The Raptors have not been good on the road with a 8-20 S/U and 13-15 ATS mark and -5.6 point differential. The Atlanta Hawks should be well rested since they didn't play last night. The finished the fist half of the season with two straight losses. That coming after a nice 6-2 S/U and ATS streak the previous eight games. The Hawks were one of the worst teams in the NBA at home covering spread, but that has made a turnaround recent weeks with a 4-2 S/U and ATS mark their last six at home. These teams met back on January 28th with the Hawks taking a close win 126,125 as a 6.5-point favorite. With Toronto having to travel after last night and Atlanta having lots of rest. If this game turns into another shootout like the last one, the Raptors legs could be tired in the fourth quarter. I'll take the Hawks here tonight.

Big West action here on Thursday has Cal San Diego making the short trip to UC Riverside. San Diego is 2nd n the conference, one-game back of UC Irvine at 11-3 and 17-9 overall. UC Riverside is in the 2nd half of the pack with a 7-8 conference record and 12-15 overall mark. The San Diego Tritons have won two straight games after their win over Cal Fullerton, 76-69, as a 10-5-point favorite. They are 1-3 ATS in their last four games. While the Tritons have been very good at home, they have not been as good on the road with a 5-6 S/U and 6-5 ATS mark. The Riverside Highlanders bring a 4-game win streak into today's contest. They are also 3-1 ATS during that span. They have also been good at home, posting a 9-3 S/U and 7-3 mark with a +7.4 point differential. Riverside looking to put a bump in the San Diego conference crown hopes. They played San Diego down to the wire in their first matchup on Jan 25th, losing by just one point, 65-66, as a7-point dog. We still get some points at home today with Riverside. I'll take the points. Play UC Riverside.

 The 2nd half of the NBA season begins tonight and the Utah Jazz have some ground to make up. Right now the Jazz are sitting in 11, just out of the playoff picture and 2.5 games back of the final spot held by Golden State. That means they need to win games like today over a Charlotte team that has pretty much already waved the white flag on the season. Charlotte is 3rd from the bottom in the East and 10.5 games back of the final playoff spot. The Hornets are 13-41 overall and 21-32-1 ATS on the season. They did finish the first half of the season on a 3-0 AST and S/U run. However, they are still 5-20 S/U and 8-17 ATS on the road with a -13.4 point differential. The Utah Jazz are 26-30 overall and 24-28-2 ATS on the season. The Jazz finished the first half of the season with a 4-game losing streak. They have been ok at home with a 17-10 S/U and 18-8-1 ATS mark. They also have a +10-point differential. I'm taking the Jazz here tonight against a poor road team in Charlotte. Play Utah.

Big 10 action here on Thursday has Ohio State taking on Minnesota. The Ohio State Buckeyes are next to last in the conference with a 5-10 record and 15-11 overall mark. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 7-7 in conference and 16-9 overall. They sit right in the middle of the Big 10 standings. Ohio State is coming off a win at home over Purdue, 73-69, as a 8-point dog. That makes them 4-1 ATS in their last five games. Still, they are 3-9 S/U mark their last 12 and 5-10 ATS mark their last 15. They are also horrible on the road with a 0-7 S/U and 2-5 ATS mark and -9.4 point differential. Minnesota snapped a 2-game losing streak with a home win over Rutgers, 81-70, as 5.5-point favorite. The Golden Gophers have been great for bettors, going 8-0 ATS their last eight games. They have been amazing at home with a 14-3 S/U and 16-1 ATS record. I like the Gophers at home where they dominate and against the Buckeyes where they have yet to win on the road. Play Minnesota.

Mountain West clash here on Wednesday as the regular season enters its final stretch. Both teams looking for position in the conference as New Mexico hosts Colorado State. New Mexico is 8-5 in conference and 20-6 overall. CSU has identical records, 8-5 in conference and 20-6 overall. Both teams tied for 4th with Nevada. So a win today will help separate one team. Colorado State coming off a win over Utah State at home, 75-55, as a 6-point favorite. The Rams have won five of the last six games both S/U and ATS. They haven't been very good on the road though, going just 3-5 S/U and ATS. They are also 0-3 S/U and ATS as an away dog with a -11.3 point differential. New Mexico looks to rebound after losing at San Diego State, 7-81, as a 6.5-point dog. The Lobos are 2-3 after winning five straight games. The Lobos are 11-2 S/U and 9-3 ATS at home with a +17.5 point differential. CSU not a good road team and yet to cover as a road dog. The Lobos need to win at home and they have been very good on their home court. I'll take New Mexico here tonight.

American Athletic Conference matchup here today has the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Wichita State Shockers from Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas at 9:00 PM ET on ESPNU. Tulsa Golden Hurricane is 13-12 overall, 4-9 in the AAC and 1-7 away. They are also 10-11-3 ATS and 1-6-1 ATS on the road with a -13.3 point differential. Tulsa snapped a four game losing streak with a win at home over Rice in their last outing, 93-82, as a 4.5-point favorite. The Wichita State Shockers are 10-16 overall, 2-11 in the AAC and 8-7 at home. The Shockers look to snap a 3-game losing streak here tonight. They lost their last two games, both on the road and failed to cover any of the three games. These teams met back on Jan 31st in Tulsa with the Golden Hurricane taking that game, 79-68. Wichita State looking for some payback here tonight. I'll lay the points with the Shockers as they get the win and cover.

St. John's Red Storm (14-12, 6-9 Big East) will face Georgetown Hoyas (8-17, 1-13 Big East) on Wednesday, February 21st, at Capital One Arena in Washington. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1. The Red Storm are coming off a tough 68-62 loss to Seton Hall on Saturday as a 6.5-point favorite. St. John's coach Rick Pitino was furious with his team's performance, calling this "the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime." He also said this team is "so unathletic that we can't guard anybody without fouling." He said he would make changes to the starting lineup and the rotation for the next game, which is tonight. The Hoyas are on a 10-game losing streak and they are also 5-5 ATS during that stretch. They have not won a home game since January 6th, when they beat Depaul. Georgetown has struggled on both ends of the floor, ranking last in the Big East in scoring offense (70.9 points per game) and scoring defense (76.9 points per game). Both teams are fighting for a better seeding in the upcoming Big East Tournament, which will start on March 7th. St. John's is currently eighth in the conference standings, while Georgetown next to last. A win for the Red Storm would keep them in contention for a top-six seed and a first-round bye. Considering how upset Pitino was after his team's last game, I expect the Red Storm to come out full force here tonight. And if there is one team that they can do that against, it's this Georgetown team. Play St John's.

We have a great battle in the Mountain West here tonight for sole top spot in the conference as Utah State hosts San Diego State. Both teams are 9-4 in conference play and the winner will have the inside road to the conference regular season crown. The San Diego State Aztecs are 20-6 overall and have won two straight and four of their last five games. They have also covered four of their last five games. They average 75.8 ppg while allowing 66.9 ppg. The Utah State Aggies are 21-5 overall and coming off a loss at Colorado State, 55-75, as 6-point dogs. The Aggies have lost three of their last five S/U and are 1-3-1 ATS. San Diego State has the leading scorer in the Mountain West with Jaeden LeDee, who averages 20.4 ppg. The 6'9" senior also grabs 8.2 rebounds per game. The Aztecs rank 18th in the Kenpom rankings and 7th in offensive efficiency. Utah State has struggled of late and with the interior play of LeDee, this team is poised to take the conference crown. The Aztecs have the 7th most efficient defense in the country and are ranked as the 5th overall seed right now in the NCAA tournament by braketology. This is the second meeting this year between the teams with San Diego State winning at home by 14-points. I'm taking the Aztecs again here tonight.

Atlantic 10 Conference clash here today has 4th place Virginia Commonwealth taking on 5th place Massachusetts. VCU Rams are 9-3 in conference and 17-8 overall. They are also 15-8-2 ATS on the season. U Mass is 7-6 in conference and 16-9 overall. They are 15-10 ATS on the year. The Rams are one of the better defensive teams, holding teams to just 65.9 ppg (38th) and 39.8% shooting (15th). U Mass has a decent offense, ranking 53rd in points at 79.9 ppg. But the defense is not good, ranked 192nd as they allow 72.2 ppg. Kenpom ranks them 96th in the country. VCU is 9-1 S/U and ATS in their last 10 games and still have a shot for the top spot in the conference. That makes this a big game for them. U Mass is 5-5 S/U and 4-6 in their last 10. VCU is also 5-1 S/U and ATS on the road. They have a lot of scorers with four players averaging in double digits. The experience also goes to VCU in this matchup. While VCU is getting around 3-points, I look for them to win this game tonight.

 A couple of ranked teams meet here today for the top spot in the Big 12 Conference. Both teams are 9-3 in conference play with the winner taking over the top spot. Houston is the the best team in the country with an adjusted efficiency margin of +32.39. Iowa State is ninth in the country, sitting at +23.98. We do have a head-to-head matchup from earlier in the year, where the Cyclones edged out the Cougars 57-53 at the Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State has a great defense and getting almost double digits is a lot to fade a team as good on defense as the Cyclones. They held the Houston team in check in the first meeting with their defense and I expect that again here today. The Cyclones are also the better spread team with a 5-2 ATS mark on the road and 9-3 ATS in conference play and 5-2 ATS as dogs. Iowa State has only lost one of its 25 games this season by 10 points or more. They've been playing extremely well and I think they'll be able to keep this a single-digit game. These teams are pretty even in my book and I'll take the 9.5 points today. Play Iowa State.

The NBA All-Star game has gone back to the original form of West vs East after a number of years of mixed teams. The teams are pretty much even, though I give the deeper team and a bit of a talent edge to the West. The East will be without Philly center Joel Embiid. That will give the West an edge at center. The West used to dominate this matchup in the years up to the format change in 2018, winning seven of the previous 10 All-Star games by an average of 11.1 points. But with the change came more equal games as each of the last six All-Star games decided by single digits. Now we are back to traditional West vs East. We know the West has been the better conference in recent seasons with the better overall teams. And with Embiid gone today I give the edge here to the West. Make a small play on the West.

 PAC 12 action here today from Westwood has UCLA hosting Utah. The Utah Utes are 6-8 in conference and 15-10 overall. They are just 3-8 on the road. UCLA is tied for 3rd in the conference with a 9-5 record and 17-8 overall mark. They are 8-4 at home this season. Utah has been slumping, losing its last three straight games both S/U and ATS. In addition, the Utes are 1-5 S/U and ATS in their last six games. The Utes are just 1-6 both S/U and ATS on the road with a -11.6 point differential. Meanwhile, UCLA seems to have turned around its season. After losing four straight in January, the Bruins have now won six straight and eight of their last nine games. They are also 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games. The Bruins playing their best ball of the season while Utah has been slumping. I'll lay the points with UCLA here this evening. Play UCLA.

SEC Action here today in college hoops has Auburn hosting Kentucky. Auburn is tied for 2nd in the conference, just a half game back of leader Alabama. The Tigers are 9-3 in conference and 20-5 overall. They are 13-0 at home and 16-9 ATS overall. Kentucky is 7-4 in conference play and 17-7 overall. The Wildcats are 6-3 on the road and 13-10-1 ATS overall. Kentucky is coming off a win at home vs Ole Miss, 75-63, as a 8.5-point favorite. They are 5-5 S/U and 3-6-1 ATS their last 10 games. Auburn is coming off a win at home vs South Carolina, 101-61, as a 11.5-point favorite. They shot great, hitting 60% from both the field and 3-point line. That made them 4-1 S/U and ATS in their last five games. The Tigers are a perfect 13-0 at home this year and 9-4 vs the number. They have a +22.1 point differential on their home court. I look for Auburn to easily win and cover today's contest. Play Auburn.

Mountain West clash here today has Utah State taking on Colorado State. Utah State is the dog here today despite being the top team in the conference at 9-3 and a 21-4 overall record. Colorado State is 7-5 in conference and 19-6 overall, good for 6th in the conference. Utah State Aggies have won two straight games and five of the last seven. The Aggies have been good on the road with a 6-3 S/U mark and a 81.4 ppg average. They also have a +1.9 point road differential. Colorado State looks to rebound from their loss at San Diego State, 55-71, as a 6-point dog. That makes them 6-5 S/U their last 11 games and 4-7 ATS their last 11. Colorado State averages 78 ppg and allows 68.4 ppg on the season. They are 13-1 S/U and 7-5 ATS at home. They are also only 2-6 ATS after a ATS loss. This is the second meeting between these teams with Utah State taking the first game on their home court, 77-72, as a 2.5-point favorite. Should be a high scoring game tonight, but I'll take the points with Utah State.

 The Cincinnati Bearcats are currently tied for 11th-place in the Big 12 Conference with a 4-7 record and 15-9 overall mark. The Bearcats have struggled against the conference, going 3-7 in their last 10 games and have had to play a monster schedule against a very strong Big 12 conference. This will be their first unranked opponent in three games. Central Florida is tied with Cincinnati for 11th in the conference at 4-7 and a 13-10 overall record. Cincinnati is 3-3 S/U and ATS on the road this season and 0-2 S/U and 1-1 in neutral site games. These teams met back on Jan 27th with U Conn taking that game on their home court, 68-57, as a 7-point favorite. I don't believe Central Florida will be dominated in the paint again as they were in the first matchup. UCF hold it's opponents to 51.5 percent shooting at the rim and block 18.2 percent of their rim shot attempts. Without a significant scoring advantage for either team inside, the Bearcats and Knights will play a more competitive game in Saturday's rematch. I'll take UCF to take the second game in this set with U Conn. Play Central Florida.

 Big East clash here today between Marquette and U Conn. These are the top two teams in the conference and two of the top ranked teams in the country. Connecticut is first in the Big East and the country's top ranked team at 23-2 overall and 13-1 in the Big East. Their only two losses coming on the road. They are also 15-10 ATS overall. Marquette is second in the Big East at 10-3 and fourth ranked in the country at 19-5. They are also 8-4 on the road and have a 14-10 ATS record. Marquette brings a eight game win streak into today's contest after beating Butler on the road, 78-72, as a 3-point favorite. They are also 7-1 ATS during that span. The Connecticut Huskies bring a 13 game win streak into today's contest. They are 8-5 ATS during that span. The Huskies just 6-7 ATS at a home favorite this year. Should be a great game between these top teams. I'll take the points with Marquette.

The Niagara Purple Eagles (12-11, 8-5 MAAC) will face the Fairfield Stags (15-9, 9-4 MAAC) in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup at Leo D. Mahoney Arena on Friday night. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT. Niagara is coming off a close 74-71 loss to Iona on Sunday, snapping their two-game winning streak. The Purple Eagles shot 50 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from the three-point line, but they were outrebounded 36-28 and committed 17 turnovers. Niagara is averaging 75.1 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting. Niagara is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games and 8-0 ATS in the last eight road games. Fairfield is riding a three-game winning streak after edging out Saint Peter's 64-62 on Wednesday, failing to cover the 3-point favorite line. Fairfield is averaging 76.1 points per game on 46.7 percent shooting and giving up 71.2 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting. The Stags are favored by 6.5 points in this game. Niagara has been impressive on the road, covering eight straight games away from home. Both teams are battling for position in the upper part of the MAAC and I look for Niagara to continue their road excellence here tonight. Take Niagara in what should be a close game.

The Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz will face off on Thursday, February 15th, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The game will start at 6:00 PM PST and will be broadcasted on ESPN. Golden State, which has been hot, lost at home last night to the Clippers, 125-130, as a 4 point favorite. Meanwhile, the Jazz also played last night at home vs the Lakers, losing 122-138, as a 4.5-point favorite. That makes three straight losses for the Jazz, the last two by 16 and 12 points. The Warriors loss snapped a five game win streak. They are also 8-2 S/U and ATS their last 10 games. Utah is 17-9 S/U and 18-7-1 ATS at home this season with a +6.4 point differential. The Warriors are 12-12 S/U and 16-8 ATS on the road with a +4.2 differential. Both teams played last night, so neither will have the advantage of rest. The Jazz have been horrible their last two games while the Warriors have been very good with the exception of last night's loss. I'll take the Warriors here tonight.

Big West action here on the schedule has Long Beach State taking on UC Davis. Davis is 2nd in the conference with a 10-3 conference record and overall 15-9 mark. Long Beach is 7-5 and in fourth in the conference with a 15-9 overall mark. Long Beach has won two straight games after beating Cal Poly, 77-68, as a 14-point favorite. They have a winning road record with a 7-5 record both S/U and ATS and a +.5 point differential. The 49ers average 78.5 ppg this season and is 56th in the nation in rebounding. UC Davis hopes to rebound from the thrashing they took at Hawaii in their last game, 70-87, as 2-point dogs. They shot just 34.4% from the field and 21.7% from the 3-point arc while allowing 53.1% from the field and 60% from the 3-point arc. Davis is 9-4 S/U at home this year but just 5-6 vs the spread. They average just 71.8 ppg, good for just 242nd in the nation. Offensive edge here goes to Long Beach while Davis gets the nod on defense. I'll take the points with the visitors here tonight. Play Long Beach State.

Big 10 Clash here today between Northwestern and Rutgers. Northwester Wildcats are 8-5 in conference and 17-7 overall and in 4th place in the conference. Rutgers is 5-7 in conference and 13-10 overall and third from the bottom of the conference. Northwestern is coming off a pair of wins, including last game vs Penn State, 68-63, though they failed to cover the 7.5-point favorite line. They had five players score in double digits in that win. That makes them 4-2 ATS in their last six games. They average 74.9 ppg this year while allowing 69.8 ppg with a +5.2 point differential. Rutgers brings a three-game win streak into today's contest, including last game over Wisconsin, 78-56, as a 3-point home dog. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 66.9 ppg while allowing 66.9 ppg for a +2 point differential. Despite their three straight wins, two of those by Rutgers came against 14th place in the conference Michigan and 12th place Maryland. Northwestern has the firepower and needs this game more than Rutgers. I'll take the visitors. Play Northwestern.

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers meet in an Eastern Conference clash at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. The Miami Heat arrive for this game on the second night of a back-to-back, having played against Milwaukee on Tuesday and getting the win, 123-97, as a 8-point dog. The Heat have won five of their last seven games after enduring a 7-game losing streak. They are also 6-1 ATS in their last seven games. One big issue tonight is that star Jimmy Butler is likely out with personal reasons. Philadelphia 76ers are looking to halt a four-game home losing streak. They have won two straight, both on the road, after beating the Cavs on Monday, 123-121, as a 11.5-point dog. The recent skid that has seen the team go 3-8 S/U and 4-7 ATS is because their star Joel Embiid has been out and remains out tonight. The playing field will be leveled as both teams missing their top player. With the Sixers back home, I expect them to take this game tonight. Play Philadelphia.

The Northern Kentucky Norse (13-12, 8-6 Horizon) will face the Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix (17-9, 12-3 Horizon) on Wednesday, February 14th, at 7:00 PM EST at the Resch Center. The Norse are coming off a 79-67 win over Detroit Mercy on Sunday, thanks to a strong second half performance. Northern Kentucky's leading scorer, Marques Warrick, had 22 points, five assists, and two rebounds. Northern Kentucky is averaging 74.1 points per game, the third-highest in the Horizon League, behind a fast-paced offense that ranks 28th in the nation in tempo (73.2 possessions per game). However, the Norse also struggle on defense, allowing 72.6 points per game, the second-worst in the conference. The Phoenix are riding a five-game winning streak, after edging out Youngstown State 84-83 on Saturday. Wisconsin Green Bay's top scorer, Preston Ruedinger, had 26 points on 6-of-7 shooting from three-point range. The Phoenix also excel on defense, holding opponents to 67.2 points per game, the second-best in the conference. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the first matchup, Wisconsin Green Bay won 74-52 at Northern Kentucky on January 20th. The Phoenix dominated the game from start to finish, shooting 50.9% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, while holding the Norse to 37.3% and 25.0%, respectively. The game will feature a clash of styles, as Northern Kentucky likes to play fast and score in bunches, while Wisconsin Green Bay prefers to slow down the pace and grind out wins. The Phoenix are 18-6 ATS, while the Norse are 12-11 ATS. Wisconsin Green Bay is 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games, 6-0 ATS in their last six home games, and 5-0 ATS in their last five games against Northern Kentucky. The Norse are 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last five road games, 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a win, and 0-5 ATS in their last five games against Wisconsin Green Bay. I look for conference leader Wisconsin Green Bay to have little trouble tonight. Play Green Bay.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (12-11, 3-8 AAC) will travel to Tampa to take on the South Florida Bulls (17-5, 10-1 AAC) on Wednesday, February 14th, at 7:00 PM EST at the Yuengling Center. The Golden Hurricane are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, after falling to UAB 70-63 on Sunday as a 3.5-point dog. Tulsa's leading scorer, PJ Haggerty, had 21 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Blazers' balanced attack. Tulsa is averaging 76.1 points per game, the third-highest in the AAC, behind a high-octane offense that ranks 28th in the nation in tempo (73.2 possessions per game). However, the Golden Hurricane also struggle on defense, allowing 74.0 points per game, the second-worst in the conference. The Bulls are riding a nine-game winning streak, the longest in the AAC, after edging out Temple 69-65 on Saturday. They are also 8-1-2 vs the spread. South Florida's top scorer, Chris Youngblood, had 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting from three-point range. South Florida is averaging 75.1 points per game, the fourth-highest in the AAC, behind a balanced offense that features four players scoring in double figures. The Bulls also excel on defense, holding opponents to 66.4 points per game, the second-best in the conference. The game will feature a clash of styles, as Tulsa likes to play fast and score in bunches, while South Florida prefers to slow down the pace and grind out wins. The Golden Hurricane are 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last five road games, 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a loss, and 0-5 ATS in their last five games against South Florida. I'm taking South Florida tonight as they have been dominant at home and have the experience and poise to handle Tulsa's pressure. Take South Florida.

The Massachusetts Minutemen (15-8, 6-5 A-10) will face the Richmond Spiders (17-6, 9-1 A-10) on Wednesday, February 14th, at 7:00 PM EST at the Robins Center. The Minutemen are coming off a thrilling 81-79 win over Rhode Island on Sunday, thanks to a clutch three-pointer by freshman guard Rahsool Diggins with 2.3 seconds left. UMass is averaging 80.3 points per game, the second-highest in the A-10, behind a balanced offense that features five players scoring in double figures. The Spiders are hot, winning 12 of the last 13 games, after defeating La Salle 82-65 on Saturday. The are also hot vs the spread, going 10-1 ATS their last 11 games. Richmond is leading the A-10 with a 9-1 record, thanks to its efficient offense that ranks 25th in the nation in effective field goal percentage (56.4%) and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.58). This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Spiders have dominated the series in recent years, winning nine of the last 11 games. They are also unbeaten at home this season, with an impressive 12-0 ATS record and 11-1 Spread mark. The game will feature a contrast of styles, as UMass likes to play fast and score in transition, while Richmond prefers to control the tempo and execute in the half-court. The Spiders also have more depth, as they get 24.3 points per game from their reserves, while the Minutemen get only 16.5. The Minutemen are 14-9 ATS and 14-9 O/U, while the Spiders are 17-5-1 ATS and 12-10-1 O/U. The Minutemen are 1-5 SU and 3-3 ATS in their six road games, 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a win, and 1-4 ATS in their last five games against Richmond. I look for Richmond to take this game tonight and cover the spread. Play Richmond.

Mountain West Conference clash between the bottom teams of the conference, Air Force and San Jose State. Both teams are 1-10 in conference play. Air Force is 8-15 overall and 7-16 ATS. San Jose is 8-16 overall and 9-14 ATS. The Air Force Falcons bring a five game losing streak into today's contest both S/U and ATS. In addition, they are 1-13 S/U and 3-11 ATS their last 14 games. The Spartans are almost identical, losing seven straight games both S/U and ATS and are 1-10 S/U and 3-8 ATS their last 11 games. San Jose has won the last three in this series including earlier this year at Air Force, 70-67. Loser of this game will take over sole position of last place in the conference. I'm taking San Jose on its home court here tonight.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-17 S/U, 32-20-1 ATS) are currently in a fierce three-way battle for the top spot in the Western Conference. Alongside the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets, they're vying for supremacy. With a solid record, they'll be looking to maintain their momentum and secure a crucial win on the road tonight at Orlando. The Orlando Magic (29-24 S/U, 33-18-2 ATS) find themselves in the Eastern Conference mix, aiming to climb the standings. They've shown resilience and have the home-court advantage in this matchup. The Thunder are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's rising star has been a consistent scorer and playmaker. His ability to create offense and distribute the ball will be crucial. Veteran Al Horford brings leadership and experience. His presence in the paint and basketball IQ will impact the game. The Magic are led by Cole Anthony, the young point guard has been impressive, leading the Magic's offense. Pace and Transition will contrast tonight as the Thunder prefer an up-tempo game, while the Magic may look to slow it down. Transition defense will be crucial for both teams. The Thunder's experience and balanced attack give them the edge here tonight. I expect a tough contest but the Thunder will prevail and cover in the end. Play Oklahoma City.

 Marquette Golden Eagles entered the game with an impressive record of 18-5 and ranked 4th in the AP Top 25 in the nation. They have a strong standing in the Big East with a conference record of 9-3, good for second behind the nation's No 1 ranked Connecticut. The Butler Bulldogs, on the other hand, have a decent record of 16-8 overall and a conference record of 7-6. They sit 4th in the conference. Butler shocked Marquette in their first meeting, taking the game on the road, 69-62, as a 12-point dog. Butler matches up well with Marquette. A big reason for that is the rebounding rates for Butler. They are better on the glass than Marquette, which could grab them a few extra possessions. Furthermore, the Butler offense is solid and will be able to keep pace with Marquette. Marquette has won seven games since its loss to Butler, covering six of those. Butler is 5-1 S/U and 4-2 in its last six games. Butler has home court here tonight and gets around 4-points. They have already proved they matchup well with this Marquette team. I'll take the points at home with Butler.

Interconference matchup here today has the New York Knicks visiting Houston. The Knicks are 33-20 and in 4th in the East. They are just three games back of 2nd place Cleveland. The Houston Rockets are out of the playoff picture right now as they are 23-29 and in 12th place in the West. They are 3-games back of that last play-in spot behind Golden State. The Knicks are also 30-22-1 ATS. The Knicks look to snap a two game losing streak here today after their loss at home to Indiana on Saturday, 111-125, as a 4.5-point dog. The Knicks are 14-12 S/U and 15-11 ATS on the road this year. Houston has lost four straight games and is 1-3 ATS during that spread. They are returning home tonight after a four game road trip. The Rockets are going to have a tough spot trying to get back into the playoff picture. I'll take the Knicks here tonight.

Southland conference clash here tonight has the conference leader, McNeese State, taking on 6th place Houston Christian. McNeese State Cowboys are 21-3 S/U and 11-8-1 ATS on the season. They have won two straight games after losing at SE La on the 3rd, 74-77. They are also 1-2 ATS during their last three games. All three of their losses have come on the road where they are 7-3 S/U and 4-5-1 ATS. Houston Christian Huskies are just 6-16 S/U and 11-8-1 ATS. They are 5-4 S/U and 6-1 ATS at home. They just snapped a four game losing streak with a home win over Incarnate Word, 86-83, as a 3.5 point dog. McNeese laying a ton of points on the road here tonight as it currently hovers around 20-points. Houston won't win this game, but I expect them to cover at home with this massive line. Play Houston Christian.

The Indiana Pacers visit Charlotte tonight in an Eastern Conference battle. The Pacers are 30-24 and in 6th place in the East. They hold that last guaranteed playoff spot, just a half game ahead of Orlando. The Pacers lead the NBA in scoring offense with a 124.1 point per game average. The Pacers have won three of their last four games including last game at New York, 125-111, as a 4.5-point favorite. The Pacers are 14-11 ATS on the road this season. The Charlotte Hornets have tossed in the towel a while ago on this season. They are just 11-41 S/U and 19-32-1 vs the spread. The Hornets had a rare win last game at home vs the Grizzlies, 115-106, as a 5-point dog. Then again, the Morant less Grizzlies are hardly good themselves. That win snapped a 10 game losing streak by the Hornets. They are also just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games. Charlotte is 28th in the NBA in scoring with a 108.3 ppg average. That will make it tough to stay with the high scoring Pacers tonight. I'll take Indiana.

The Super Bowl LVIII is set to be a thrilling game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on February 11, 2024. The Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, are looking to become the first team to win back-to-back Lombardi trophies since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004. They finished the regular season 11-6, winning the AFC West title for the eighth consecutive season. Their journey to the Super Bowl included victories over the Dolphins, Bills, and Ravens, making them currently 14-6 S/U and 12-7-1 ATS. On the other hand, the 49ers, led by Brock Purdy, are seeking to avenge their Super Bowl 54 defeat and capture the organization's first Super Bowl win since Super Bowl 29 nearly 30 years ago. They finished the regular season with a 12-5 record and defeated the Packers and Lions in the playoffs to advance to the Super Bowl with a 14-5 record and 9-9-1 ATS mark. You can make an argument for either side here on Sunday. 49ers had some practice issues as they had to practice outdoors in rainy conditions at the old UNLV turf which isn't very good. Meanwhile, the Chiefs got the state-of-the-art facility that the Raiders use for their practice facility. This one looks to come down to which team makes the better adjustments at halftime and with that I have to go with the Chiefs and Andy Reid. This game is expected to be a clash of the Chiefs' experience and the 49ers' resilience. It's going to be an exciting match to watch! But for me, I'm on the Chiefs both with the 2-points and straight-up.

American Athletic Conference clash here today between Tulane and Memphis. Tulane is 4-6 in conference play and about in the middle of the pack. Memphis is few rungs higher on the conference ladder at 6-4. The Tulane Green Wave are 13-9 overall and 10-11 vs the spread this year. They are coming off a win at home over Temple, 92-80, as a 10-point favorite. That broke a three game losing streak for the Green Wave. They are 2-4 S/U and 3-3 ats on the road but have only a -3 point differential. The Memphis Tigers are 17-6 S/U and 7-16 ATS on the season. They are 9-2 S/U at home but just 1-10 vs the spread. The Tigers are 2-4 S/U and 0-6 ATS in their last six games. This is the second meeting between these teams as they met back in Tulane on Jan 21 with Tulane getting the win, 79-81, and covering the 3-point dog line. Kevin Cross led the Green Wave with 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Jaylen Forbes added 17 points and six rebounds. David Jones had a game-high 25 points for the Tigers, but missed a potential game-tying jumper at the buzzer. Tulane likes to play at a fast pace, averaging 85.1 points per game, which ranks second in the AAC and 12th in the nation. Memphis prefers a slower tempo, averaging 80.4 points per game, which ranks fifth in the AAC and 46th in the nation. The Green Wave also rely heavily on the three-point shot, making 10.5 per game, which ranks first in the AAC and 13th in the nation. The bench production could also be a deciding factor, as Tulane has a deeper rotation than Memphis. The Green Wave get 32.5 points per game from their reserves, which ranks second in the AAC and 35th in the nation. I expect a close game here on Sunday and with Memphis having issues covering spreads, I'll take the points with Tulane.

PAC-12 Game here on Saturday night. This is one of the later games on the schedule at 7pm PT and 10 pm ET. Arizona leads the conference with a 9-3 record and overall mark of 18-5. They are also 15-8 vs the spread. However, despite a 12-0 home record, the Wildcats are just 6-5 on the road. Colorado comes in 7-5 in conference and in 3rd place. They are 16-7 overall and 10-12-1 ATS. The Wildcats have won five straight games and have gone 3-2 ATS during that span. They are coming off a win at Utah, 105-99, just covering the 5.5-point line. They have been all that good away from home with a 6-5 mark in both pure and neutral site games. They also have just over a +2 road point differential. Colorado snapped a two-game losing streak with a win last time out vs Arizona State, 82-70, as a 14.5-point favorite. The Buffs are 5-2 S/U and 3-4 ATS in their last seven games. They are a perfect 13-0 S/U at home with a +19.2 point differential. Colorado a very small home favorite here tonight at -1 to -2 points. All we really need is a straight-up win with a 13-0 home team. Colorado also looking for some revenge here tonight after the beating they took in Tucson back on Jan 4th, 97-50. Play Colorado.

The Chicago Bulls look to continue their short win streak after taking two games in a row. That includes a win last game at Memphis, 118-110, as a 6-point favorite. The Bulls are still two-games under the .500 mark at 25-27. The Bulls are 9th in the East, sitting in one of the playoff play-in spots right now. They trail 6th place Indiana by 3.5-games. The Bulls are 26-24-2 ATS on the season. They are also 10-15 S/U and 12-12-1 ATS on the road with a 4.5-point differential. As for Orlando, the Magic are 8th , three games ahead of the Bulls and just a half game back of that guaranteed last playoff spot. The Magic have won four of their last five games including last time out vs the Spurs, 127-111, as a 10.5-point favorite. The Magic have been very good at home with a 16-6 S/U and 15-7 ATS mark and a +6.5-point differential. Have to side with the Magic here tonight as they fight for that 6th playoff spot. Play Orlando.

Big East clash here on Saturday as Marquette hosts St John's. Marquette (8-3, 17-5) is 2nd in the conference behind U Conn. They are 12-10 vs the spread this season. St John's is in the middle of the pack in the crowded Big East with a 6-6 record and overall mark of 14-9. They are also 12-11 ATS. St John's snapped a 2-game losing streak with a win over Depaul in their last game, 85-57, as a 22-point favorite. The Red Storm have struggled a bit of late, going 2-5 S/U and ATS their last seven games. The Marquette Golden Eagles have won six straight games and covered five of those. They are 10-1 S/U and 7-4 ATS at home. Marquette has their big showdown with conference leader and No 1 ranked U Conn next Saturday. Have to think a game like today holds little interest with that game at U Conn on the horizon. I'll take the points today with St John's.

ACC battle here today has first place North Carolina (10-2, 18-5) travelling down South to take on Miami Florida (6-6, 15-8). NC Tar Heels are looking to rebound from their loss at home to Clemson in the last game, 76-80, as a 6-point favorite. The Tar Heels had one of their lowest shooting percentage games with just a 36.9% from the field mark. NCU has now lost two of their last three conference games as they look to hold the top spot in the conference. The Miami Florida Hurricanes are also coming off a loss, at Virginia 38-60, as a 5.5-point dog. In what was the team's worst performance of the season they shot just 28.6% from the field and a dismal 10% from the 3-point arc. The Canes are 11-2 S/U and 8-5 ATS at home with a +16.6 point differential. You know the Canes will be on their best today in front of the home crowd after that disastrous game last time out. I'll take Miami in this one.

SEC matchup here today has two of the conferences better teams meeting as Florida hosts Auburn. Auburn is tied for 1st place in the SEC with a 8-2 record and 19-4 overall mark. They are also 15-8 ATS on the season. Florida is 5-4 and in 3rd place with a 15-7 overall mark. They are 10-11-1 ATS on the season. The Auburn Tigers have won three straight since their two game losing streak. They are coming off a win over Alabama, 99-81, as a 6.5-point favorite. The Tigers are just 3-3 S/U and ATS on the road though. The Florida Gators are a small 1 to 2 point home dog here today. They are 9-3 S/U at home this season with a +17.9 point differential. The Gators look to rebound from their loss on last Saturday to Texas A&M, 66-67, though they covered the 4-point dog spread. That makes them 4-1 S/U and ATS in their last five games. I look for Florida to give Auburn a wire-to-wire close game and pull out the home victory. Play Florida

The No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-7, 8-2 SEC) will travel to play against the LSU Tigers (12-10, 4-5 SEC) on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Alabama has been performing well this season with a record of 16-7 and has been particularly strong when playing as favorites. Their top performer, Mark Sears, is averaging 20.3 points per game with a shooting percentage of 52.3%. On the other hand, LSU has had a challenging season at 12-10 overall, but has shown potential in recent games. LSU has lost 4 of their last 5 games and gone 2-3 vs spread. Their leading scorer, Jalen Cook, is questionable for the game due to a hamstring injury. If he's able to play, his scoring ability could significantly impact LSU's performance. Despite the challenges, LSU is expected to put up a valiant effort. The bookmakers have set Alabama as solid 7-point favorites. This game is predicted to be a showcase of Alabama's powerful offense against LSU's resilient defense. I look for Cook to play here today in this important game. LSU is also 9-3 S/U at home with a +13.5 point differential. I look for LSU to give Alabama all they can handle. Take the points with LSU.

Western Conference battle here today has two teams looking to improve their playoff standings. The New Orleans Pelicans are 6th in the West and hold that last guaranteed playoff spot. They have a half game lead over the Kings and 1.5-game lead over the Mavs. The Lakers are 9th and just 1-game ahead of 11th place Golden State. Right now the Lakers have one of the Play-in spots, but they are also close to not making the playoffs. The Pelicans are 30-21 and bring a four game win streak into today's contest. They are also 4-1 ATS in their last five games. They had yesterday off and didn't even have to travel as they stay in LA after beating the red-hot Clippers on Wednesday, 117-106. New Orleans now 15-10 S/U and 14-11 ATS on the road with a +4.9 point differential. The Pelicans get the Lakers coming off the second of a back-to-back spot here on Friday. The Lakers had to face defending Champ Denver last night and lost, 106-114, as a 3-point dog. That snapped a 3-game win streak for the Lakers. LA is now 28-26 overall and 24-29-1 vs the spread. Tough spot here for the Lakers, especially with aging stars on their team. If you like LA in this spot you better keep an eye on the injury report. As for me, I'm taking the Pelicans here tonight. Play New Orleans.

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs will play the Nevada Wolf Pack on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. PST in Reno. The game will be on ESPN. The Aztecs are tied for first in the Mountain West Conference, while the Wolf Pack are fourth. The Aztecs have the advantage in 3-point shooting and turnovers, while the Wolf Pack have the edge in rebounding. The Aztecs won the first meeting 71-59 in San Diego on January 17, 2024. San Diego State has won two straight games and three of their last four. They are coming off a win at Air Force, 77-64, as a 9.5-point favorite. While the Aztecs are 11-0 at home this year, they are just 4-5 S/U and 2-7 ATS on the road with a -1.7 point differential. Nevada has also won two straight games and three of the last four. They are coming off the big upset win last game at Utah State, 77-63, as a 5.5-point dog. The Wolfpack are 11-1 S/U and 7-4 ATS at home with a +18.4 point differential. I like Nevada here tonight on their home court.

American Athletic Conference matchup here today has two of the top tier conference teams meeting as 2nd place Florida Atlantic (8-1) plays at 4th place UAB (6-3). The Florida Atlantic Owls are having a nice season as they battle for the AAC regular season crown. The Owls are 18-4 overall S/U and 11-11 ATS. They have been good on the road with a 3-2 mark, but not good vs the spread at just 1-4 and a +3.4 point differential. The Owls have won seven straight games. However, they are just 2-8 ATS their last 10 games. The UAB Blazers are 14-8 S/U and 11-9-1 ATS with a +1.7 overall point differential. The are 9-3 at home S/U and 5-5-1 ATS with a +5 point differential. The Blazers are 10-3 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS in their last 13 games. UAB has been installed as a home dog just twice this year and they are 2-0 S/U and ATS with a +5 point differential. I expect UAB to give FAU all they can handle and won't be surprised by a straight up win. However, I'll take the points anyways. Play UAB.

The San Antonio Spurs win at a rate of one game out of every five this year as they sit 10-40 and are done for the year before the All-Star break. They have lost five straight games coming into tonight and covered just one of those games. To make matter worse they will be tired after playing at Miami last night and losing 104-116 as a 7.5-point dog. Now they have to play the second of a back-to-back spot, something they haven't done well with. The Spurs are 24th in the league in scoring at 112.3 ppg and 26th in scoring defense, allowing 120.9 ppg. The Orlando Magic are 27-24 S/U and 31-18-2 ATS on the season. They had their three game win streak snapped two nights ago at Miami, 95-121, as a 3-point dog. They got one night's rest so they will be the fresher team here tonight. The Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. They have been very good at home with a 15-7 S/U and 14-7 ATS records. They are 8th in the Eastern Conference, 1.5-games back of the Pacers for that guaranteed playoff spot. Bad spot here tonight for a undermanned Spurs team that will tire out. The Magic need these games to keep pace in the East. Play the Magic.

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers will face off in a Western Conference showdown on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Both teams are riding on winning streaks, with the Clippers winning four straight games and the Pelicans winning three. The Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and have been dominant at home, posting a 19-4 record S/U and 14-9 ATS mark at the Crypto.com Arena. They are coming off a road win at Atlanta, 149-144, as 4-point favorites. The win was their fourth in a row and ninth in their last 10 games. They have also gone 8-2 ATS their last 10 games. They are top team in the Western Conference a few percentage points ahead of Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Denver. The Pelicans (29-21), winners of three straight and seventh in the West, are powered by a top-ten offense averaging 116.4 points per game. Led by Zion Williamson's 22.3 points, New Orleans is shooting 48.7% from the field and 37.7% from three. However, they have been inconsistent lately at 3-3 over their previous six games. This showdown features two of the NBA's top talents in Williamson and Leonard battling for playoff position for their respective teams. While both thrive as isolation scorers and shoot a high percentage inside, Zion has displayed better playmaking skills this season by creating shots for teammates. On the flip side, Leonard remains deadly from the perimeter at 37% from three while providing more value defensively. For me, I'm sticking with the Clippers as they have been so dominant at home and have the longer win streak. Play LA Clippers.

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to face off against the Michigan Wolverines in a highly anticipated Big 10 college basketball game on Wednesday, February 7. Wisconsin is tied for second in the Big 10 with Illinois 1.5-games back of conference leader Purdue. Michigan is last in the conference with a 2-9 record and 7-15 overall mark. Wisconsin has a 9-3 S/U and 7-5 ATS in their last 12 games. The final score of the last 10 Badgers games has gone over the set total eight times. This game is a chance for Wisconsin to prove its mettle after being ranked in the top eight before losing to Purdue and dropping an overtime loss at Nebraska in their last two games. The Michigan Wolverines will try to break a three-game home losing skid and five game overall losing streak. They have not covered the spread this season (0-3 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs. They are also 0-5 ATS their last five and 1-11 ATS their last 12 games. The Wolverines are also 4-7 S/U and 3-8 ATS at home this season. Don't normally like laying points on the road in conference, but Wisconsin is much the better team and not much home court advantage for Michigan here. Play Wisconsin.

The Bucks and the Suns will face each other on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, in a rematch of the 2021 NBA Finals which the Bucks won, 4-2. The Bucks are second in the East, with a 33-17 record and 19-31 spread mark, and have the best overall offense in the league, led by Antetokounmpo. The Suns are fourth in the West, with a 29-21 record, 19-28-3 spread record and have a balanced offense, led by Booker. The game will be a clash of styles, as the Bucks rely on their fast-paced and high-scoring offense, while the Suns use their ball movement and shooting efficiency. The Bucks finish a five game road swing here tonight after losing a big lead in their game at Utah on Sunday, 108-123. They led by double digits but got outscored badly in the 4th quarter to lose by double digits. That makes them 1-3 S/U and ATS on this road trip. The Suns have won three of their last four games including a blowout win last game at Washington, 140-112. They are also 3-1 vs the spread. Brook Lopez could miss this game due to personal reasons and that would be another big blow to the Bucks. I'm going to lay the points with the Suns here on Tuesday.

 The Charlotte 49ers (14-7, 8-1 AAC) will face the South Florida Bulls (15-5, 8-1 AAC) in a clash of the conference leaders at the Yuengling Center in Tampa. Both teams are riding impressive winning streaks and have identical records in the American Athletic Conference. The winner of this game will have a clear advantage in the race for the regular season title and the top seed in the conference tournament. Charlotte is coming off a 67-52 win over East Carolina on Saturday, extending its winning streak to eight games and covering its fourth game in a row. The 49ers have been dominant on defense, holding opponents to 64.1 points per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Charlotte also boasts a balanced offense, with four players averaging double figures in scoring. Charlotte is 13-6-1 overall vs the spread. They are 3-4 S/U and 2-4-1 ATS on the road with a -4.9 point differential. South Florida is also on a roll, having won seven consecutive games, including a 60-55 victory over North Texas on Saturday as a 6.-5 point dog. The Bulls have been efficient on offense, shooting 43.8% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range, while averaging 75.6 points per game. South Florida has two dynamic scorers in Chris Youngblood and Selton Miguel, who both average 14.6 points per game. The Bulls will try to use their speed and shooting to overcome Charlotte's defense and maintain their home-court advantage, as they are 10-2 at home S/U and 8-3-1 ATS on the season with a +10.3 point differential. This should be an excellent game, but I'll be on the home team here today. Take South Florida.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-8, 6-5 Big Ten) will host the Michigan State Spartans (14-8, 6-5 Big Ten) on Tuesday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Spartans won the first matchup, 76-66, on Jan. 18 in East Lansing. The Gophers are coming off a thrilling 75-66 overtime win over Northwestern on Thursday. Cam Christie, the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, scored 18 points and hit the game-tying three-pointer with 1.4 seconds left in regulation. The Spartans are also riding a two-game winning streak, after beating Maryland, 63-54, as a 6-point favorite on Saturday. Michigan State is 12-9-1 ATS on the season. However, they are just 1-4 S/U and 1-3-1 ATS on the road with a -7.4 point differential. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the NCAA tournament, as they are currently on the bubble. Minnesota is a No. 10 seed and Michigan State is a No. 11 seed as of Monday. The key factors for this game will be the health of Hawkins, who twisted his ankle in the last game, and the officiating, which was controversial in the first meeting. The Gophers will need Hawkins to run their offense and match up with the Spartans' guards. Hawkins is not on the injury report so all looks good for him to play tonight. The game should be a close and competitive one, as both teams are evenly matched and motivated. The Gophers have the home-court advantage and the revenge factor. Considering how the Spartans have played on the road this year, I'll take the Gophers here tonight. Play Minnesota.

The Sacramento Kings are 29-19 as they head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Monday. The Kings are 5th in the West, 4.5 games back of the Thunder and T'wolves for first place. The top five teams get automatic playoff bids while the next spots have to go to the Play-in round. Right now the Kings hold a 1.5 game advantage over New Orleans to stay out of the Play-In. The Kings are also 27-21 ATS and average 118.5 (8th in the NBA) ppg on the season while allowing 117.5 (20th in the NBA). The Kings finish their long seven game road trip here tonight. They have won two straight and six of their last seven games. The only loss on this trip coming on the 31st of Jan at Mimai, 106-115. They are coming off a win at Chicago last game, 123-115, as a +1-point dog. They also went over the 229 point total. The Kings are 15-11 S/U and 17-9 ATS on the road with their games averaging 230.7 ppg. The Cavaliers have won five straight games and sit at 31-16 S/U and 26-19-2 ATS. They average 114.3 ppg while allowing 109.7 ppg. They are 16-8 S/U and 13-11 ATS at home with their games averaging 226.2 ppg. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference, five back of Boston for the top spot. They are coming off a win at San Antonio, 117-101, as 9-point favorites. They are 19th in scoring (114.3 ppg) and 3rd in defense (109.7 ppg). Both teams are hot, but this long road trip has to be taking a toll on the Kings and I see their win streak coming to an end tonight. Cleveland has lost only twice since Jan 1. I'll take the Cavs here at home tonight laying a decent number. Play Cleveland.

The Indiana Pacers lead the NBA in scoring with a 124.1 ppg average. However, they have lost three straight games as they head to Charlotte today. They are coming off a loss to Sacramento, 122-133, as a 3.5-point dog. Good news is that Tyrese Haliburton is back but has been limited on minutes to just 22 in each loss. He should be active in this one, along with Myles Turner (questionable) and Jalen Smith (questionable), important pieces for the NBA's highest-rated offense. The Pacers are 27-24 S/U and 27-22-2 ATS on the season. Compare that to just 10 wins and 37 losses for the Hornets. The Hornets appear to have thrown in the towel this season as they have lost six straight games both S/U and ATS. They also have been hit by injuries as All-Star and leading scorer Gordon Hayward is still out. Plus add Lemelo Ball and Miles Bridges to those out and there won't be a lot of offense to face the healing and top scoring Pacers team. I'll take the Pacers today.

Metro Atlantic Conference Action here on Sunday has conference leader Quinnipiac hosting Canisius. Quinnipiac has a pretty good hold on the conference lead at 9-1, two games ahead of St Peters. They are 17-4 overall and 9-1 at home. They also have been good to bettors with a 12-6-2 overall spread mark. Canisius hasn't been so good, 3-7 in conference is only good for 2nd from last in the Horizon. They are also 8-12 overall and 8-10-1 ATS on the season. The Golden Griffins are just 2-8 S/U and 1-9 ATS their last 10 games. They are 1-8 S/U and 3-5-1 ATS on the road with a -7.7 point differential. Conversely, the Quinnipiac Bobcats come into this game with a eight game win streak and 6-0-2 spread record. They are 9-1 at home S/U and 5-3-1 ATS with a +12.1 point differential. I'll lay however many is necessary here today with Quinnipiac.

 Horizon League game here on Sunday has Youngtown State taking on IP Fort Wayne. Youngstown State is 9-3 in conference play and in 2nd place, just a half game back of Green Bay. They are 17-6 overall on the season and 12-7 vs the spread. Fort Wayne is 5-6 in conference and in 5th place. The Mastodons are 14-8 overall and 10-9-1 ATS. The Youngstown State Penguins have won four straight and seven of their last eight games. They have also covered seven straight games. They are 6-5 S/U and 7-4 ATS on the road with a +4.5 point differential. The Mastodons have been struggling, going 1-6 S/U and ATS in their last seven games. That includes last time out losing at home to Milwaukee, 65-68, as a 3-point favorite. They are 8-3 S/U and 4-5 ATS at home this season. Two teams headed in opposite directions. I'll be on the road team here today. Play Youngstown State.

West Coast action here late on Saturday has the top two teams playing each other. We are used to seeing Gonzaga occupy the top spot in the West Coast, but right now that team is St Mary's. The Gaels are 8-0 in conference and 17-6 overall. They are 11-3 at home and 6-3 on the road with an over 10-12-0 spread mark. The Zags are 7-1 in conference play and 16-5 overall. They are 10-1 at home and 6-4 on the road with a 9-11 spread mark. St Mary's brings a nine game win streak into this contest after their last loss on Dec 23 to Missouri State. They have a 5-4 ATS mark during their streak. The Gaels are 5-0 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the road with a nifty +11.8 point differential. The Zags have won five straight games since their loss at Santa Clara on Jan 11th, 76-77. They are coming off a win over Loyola Marymount, 92-58, as a 15.5-point favorite. Gonzaga is 10-1 at home S/U and 5-5 vs the spread. Their one home loss coming way back on Nov 20 to Purdue, 63-73, as a 5-point dog. Gonzaga laying around 4 to 4.5 points here today. I have to take the dog here as St Marys very capable of winning this game straight up. Play St Marys.

Byu taking on West Virginia here today in this Big 12 conference matchup. BYU is 3-4 in conference and 6th in the standings. They are 15-5 overall and 13-7 vs the spread. West Virginia next to last in the conference with a 3-5 record and 8-13 overall mark. They are 8-5 at home and 9-11-1 ATS overall on the season. BYU snapped a two game losing skid with their win at home over Texas in their last game, 84-72, as a 7.5-point favorite. That makes them 3-4 S/U and 2-5 ATS over their last seven games. Byu is 1-2 on the road and 0-3 vs the spread with a -2 point differential this season. West Virginia also snapped a 2-game losing streak in their last game with a win at home over Cincinnati, 69-65, as a 4-point dog. That makes them 3-6 S/U and 4-4-1 ATS over their last nine games. The Mountaineers are 8-5 S/U and 7-6 vs the spread at home with a +0.6 point differential. WVU a home dog here today and I'll be taking the points with them.

Great Big 12 matchup here on Saturday has conference leader Houston taking on third place Kansas. Houston is 6-2 in conference play and 19-2 overall with a 11-9-1 ATS record. They are 12-0 at home but 7-2 with both losses coming on the road. Kansas is 5-3 in conference play and 16-4 overall. The Jayhawks are 11-0 at home and 5-4 on the road. They are also 9-10-1 ATS on the season. The Houston Cougars have won five straight games after that two game losing streak. They are 3-2 ATS during this span. They are coming off a win at Texas, 76-72, but failed to cover the 5-point line. The Cougars are 3-2 S/U on the road but just 1-4 vs the spread. They also have a +2.4 point road differential. Kansas is coming off a win at home over Oklahoma State, 83-54, covering the 15-point line. The Jayhawks are a perfect 11-0 at home and find themselves a 1 or 1.5-point home dog today. Hard to pass on Kansas getting a point or two at home when I look for them to win this game. Take Kansas.

Big East clash here on Saturday has Marquette (7-3) taking on Georgetown (1-8). Marquette is 2nd in the conference, two games back of U Conn. They are 16-5 overall and 6-4 on the road. They are also 11-10 ATS on the season. Georgetown is next to last in the conference and has a 8-12 overall record. They are 7-6 at home and 9-11 ATS overall. The Marquette Golden Eagles bring a five game win streak into today's contest. They are 4-1 ATD during that span. They are just 4-3 S/U and 3-4 ATS on the road with a -.4 point differential. Georgetown looks to snap a five-game losing streak here today as a double-digit home dog. However, they have covered four of their last five games. They are 7-6 S/U and 4-9 ATS at home this year with a +1.8 point differential. I'll take the big points at home with Georgetown here today.

Big East clash here on Saturday has the conference top dog in U Conn (9-1) taking on St Johns (5-5). U Conn is 19-2 overall on the season with both losses coming on the road. They are 12-9 ATS overall. St John's is 13-8 overall and 8-2 at home with an overall 11-10 spread mark. U Conn brings a 9-game winning streak into today's contest at St John's. They are 5-4 ATS during that span. This will be their second meeting with St John's as the last came back on Dec 23rd in Connecticut where the Huskies just got the win, 69-65, as a 11-point favorite. The Huskies are now 2-3 ATS overall on the road with a -1.2 point differential. St John's coming off a loss at Xavier, 77-88, failing to cover the 2-point dog line. That was the team's fourth loss in their last five games. The Red Storm is now 6-4 ATS at home with a +15.5 point differential. St John's needs to keep this game lower scoring like they did the first time these teams met. I'll take St Johns here today as U Conn is only Achilles' heal is playing on the road. Take St Johns.

Big East conference clash here today has 2nd place Creighton taking on 4th place Butler. The Creighton Blue Jays are 7-3 in the Big East with a 16-5 overall record. The Butler Bulldogs are 5-5 in conference and 14-7 overall. Butler comes into this game riding a three-game win streak after their win at Villanova, 88-81, as a 1.5-point favorite. They are 2-4 S/U and ATS on the road with a -4.8 point differential. Creighton also comes into this game riding a 3-game win streak. They have also won six of their last seven games. However, they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games vs the spread and 4-9 ATS their last 13 games. The Jays are 10-1 S/U but just 4-7 ATS at home this season. Creighton a very good team, but they just don't cover many spreads. I'm taking the nearly double digits here tonight with Butler.

It's East vs West here tonight has the Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Orlando Magic to town. The T'Wolves have the top spot in the West with a 34-14 record. However, Oklahoma City and Denver are hot on their heals just 1.5 games back. The Wolves have won two straight games, including their last game at home over Dallas, 121-87. They have been very good at home, going 18-4 S/U and 12-9-1 ATS with a +10.1 point differential. Orlando is 25-23 S/U and 29-17-2 vs the spread. They are coming off a win at San Antonio, 108-98 as a 5.5-point road favorite. That makes three straight covers after a 3-6 spread run before that. The Magic are 10-16 S/U and 14-10-2 ATS on the road with a -3.5 point differential. These clubs met back on Jan 9th with the Wolves going to Orlando and winning, 113-92, as a 5.5-point favorite. T'wolves tough at home and I usually like the West side in these interconference matchups. Take Minnesota.

Metro Atlantic Conference clash here today has the conference leader, Quinnipiac, taking on Manhattan. Quinnipiac is first with a 8-1 conference record and 16-4 overall mark. Manhattan is tied for last in the conference with a 2-7 mark and 5-13 overall record. The Quinnipiac Bobcats have been excellent, winning seven straight games, including their first game at home vs Manhattan, 76-59. The Cats have also gone 6-0-1 vs the spread their last seven games. They have been good on the road too, going 7-3 SU and ATS with a +1.3 point differential. The Manhattan Jaspers snapped a 10 game losing streak last time out with a win at Niagara, 84-78, as a 9-point dog. They are also 3-8 ATS their last 11 games. The Jaspers are 2-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS at home with a -5.4 point differential. It's the penthouse vs the outhouse today in the Metro Atlantic and for me, I like being in the penthouse. Take Quinnipiac.

Wisconsin looking to take the regular season Big 10 crown as they sit in 1st with a 8-1 record. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are in 5th right now with a 5-5 record. The Wisconsin Badgers are 16-4 overall and have won three straight after their loss at Penn State on Jan 16th. The Badgers are coming off a win at home vs Michigan State, 81-66, as 2.5-point favorites. The Badgers are 12-8 ATS on the season. The road hasn't been that kind though, with just a 3-3 S/U and 2-4 ATS mark. They are also outscored on the road by a 2.7 point differential. Nebraska is 15-6 overall and coming off a road loss at Maryland, 51-73, as 5-point dogs. This has been a home team. They are just 1-5 S/U and ATS on the road. However, at home the Huskers are 13-1 S/U and 10-4 ATS and outscore their visitors by a +13.1 point differential. This game basically a pick'em game. But I'll take this Nebraska team that has been great at home. Play Nebraska.

After dropping out of the top scoring spot in the NBA, the Indiana Pacers are back on top with their 125.8 ppg average. They also have the 2nd best average pace at 102.8 and the 2nd best average speed. The problem is defense, the Pacers are the 3rd worst defensive team in the league at 124 ppg average. The Knicks are the third best rebounding team in the NBA at 46.1 rpg. The Knicks are a very good defensive team, ranked 2nd overall at 109.3 ppg allowed. The Pacers had their three game win streak snapped last game by Boston, but did cover the spread. The Pacers currently sit 6th in the East and that's important. If you finish at least sixth, you don't have to play in the NBA play-in tournament at the end of the season. The Knicks are arguably the hottest team in the NBA, having won eight straight games. They made a big trade for forward Anunoby by releasing both Barrett and Quickly. Many did not think this was a good trade, but it has worked out well for the Knicks. The Knicks have been battling injuries as Julius Randle is expected out for a while and Anunoby had to sit out last game vs Utah with an elbow injury but should play tonight. The Pacers won the first matchup between these teams at home by 14-points. This will be a contrast of styles as the fast paced Indiana team will take on the defensive oriented and slow paced Knicks. I've been high on the Knicks of late, but the injuries will be hard to overcome tonight against this high scoring Pacers team. Take the points with Indiana. As for the Total, since I like the Pacers I have to believe they will run and run in this game and being the highest scoring team pull the Knicks into their style. Take the OVER also here on Monday. 

Reason: The Detroit Pistons have the worst record in the NBA at 6-40 S/U. They do better vs the spread at 21-24-1 ATS. The team averages 112.4 ppg and allows 122.1 ppg. They have actually won two of their last three games, though one came against equally inept Charlotte. The Pistons concluded their six game home stand with a win over the OKC Thunder, 120-104, as 12.5 point dogs. Now they head on the road for just one game here tonight in Cleveland before returning home for two more games. The Pistons are 2-19 S/U and 10-11 ATS on the road with a -11.7 point differential. They are 24th in the NBA in scoring and 3-point field goal percentage. They are also 27th in defense. The Cavaliers are having a fine season with a 28-16 record and 25-17-2 ATS mark. Cleveland has been hot too, winning two straight and 10 of the last 11 games. They are also 9-2 ATS during that 11 game streak. They are coming off a 118-108 home win over the Clippers as 2.5-point dogs. They also welcomed back power forward Eric Mobley, who returned in the game vs the Clippers and had 10 points and nine rebounds. Mobley will play a big part vs the Pistons as they are 29th in rebounding and Mobley will dominate on the boards. The Pistons haven't won two straight since the opening week of the season and I don't see that changing here tonight. I'll take the Cavs and lay the points.

Big 12 Conference clash here on Wednesday has Baylor playing at Central Florida. Baylor is 5th in the conference with a 3-3 mark and 14-5 overall record. The Bears have lost three straight games. Central Florida is one game back of the Bears with a 3-4 conference record and a 12-7 overall mark. Baylor coming off a loss to TCU, 102-105, as a 4-point home favorite. They average 85.1 ppg and allow 71.1 ppg on the season. They are just 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the road with a -0.3 point differential. The Central Florida Knights are just 3-3 S/U over their last six games but 5-1 ATS. They are 9-3 S/U and ATS at home with a +16.3 point differential. Baylor around 2 to 2.5-point favorite on the road. Considering their road record and how well Central Florida plays at home, I'll take the Knights in this one. Play Central Florida.

Mountain West clash here on Tuesday has San Diego State taking on Colorado State from Fort Collins, CO. San Diego State is 5-2 in conference and tied for 3rd with Boise State. They are also 16-4 overall and 7-11 vs the spread. The Colorado State Rams are tied for 5th in the conference with a 3-4 mark and overall 15-5 record and 9-9 ATS record. They are 10-1 at home this year. The Rams have lost two straight games, both on the road at Nevada (64-77) and at Wyoming their last game (76-79) failing to cover both contests. The Rams will be happy to get back their home court where they have a +15.3 point differential this season. San Diego State has split their last four games and gone 1-3 vs the spread. They are coming off a home win over Wyoming, 81-65, but failed to cover the 17-point spread. The Aztecs have not been very good on the road with a 3-4 S/U and 1-6 ATS mark and -2.9 point differential. I like the Rams as they return home where they have just one loss on the season. Play Colorado State.

The Utah Jazz conclude a long 6-game road trip here tonight when they visit the New York Knicks. They are coming off a loss at Brooklyn, 114-147, as a pick-em. They will also be playing their third game in the last four nights. The Jazz defense has been terrible as they have allowed an average of 130 points their last five games including that 147 to the Nets and 153 points to the Pelicans. They rank 23rd in the NBA with an average of 119.3 ppg allowed. The New York Knicks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having lost only twice in the month of January. They have won seven straight games including a blowout win at Charlotte last night, 113-92, as a 8-point favorite. They have also covered five straight and 12 of their last 15 games. The Knicks are 16-5 S/U and 13-7-1 ATS with a +10.2 point differential on their home court including a 5 game win streak at home both S/U and ATS. The Knicks play excellent defense, ranked 2nd in the NBA with a 109.8 ppg average. I had the Knicks last night vs Charlotte as my NBA Game of the Month and they didn't disappoint in a big win. I'm sticking with them here tonight as they have been dominant on their home court and the Jazz have to be very tired of this road swing. Play New York.

The Eastern leading Boston Celtics have the best home record in the NBA with a 20-2 mark and 12-8-2 spread record. They also have home point differential of +13.3 points. However, those two losses have come in their last two home games to Denver on Jan 19, 100-102 and then last game to the Clippers, 96-115, as a 7-point favorite. The latter an embarrassing loss on the TD Garden home floor. They were without Kristaps Porzingis in that loss to the Clippers. Good news is that he should be back in the lineup tonight. The New Orleans Pelicans are 26-20 S/U and 25-21 vs the spread. They have lost two straight games including a thrashing in Milwaukee in their last game, 117-141, as 5-point dogs. The Pelicans are 12-9 S/U and 11-10 ATS on the road. This is a bad spot for New Orleans. They have to face an upset Celtics team that has not only lost two straight at home, but where beat badly in that last home game vs the Clippers. With Porzingis back in the lineup the Celtics will be out to make amends to the home fans for their recent play. I'll take the Celtics here tonight in a bounce back spot at home.

The LA Clippers visit Cleveland tonight to face the Cavaliers. The Clippers are hot, having won five straight both S/U and ATS including beating the best home team in the NBA last game, the Celtics, 115-96. LA is also 13-2 S/U their last 15 games and 11-3 ATS their last 14 games. The Cavaliers coming off a back-to-back set vs the Bucks. They lost at Milwaukee on Jan 24, 116-126 but rebounded in their last game with a 112-110 win at the Bucks. Take makes the Cavs 27-16 S/U and 24-17-2 ATS on the season. The Cavs are 9-1 S/U and 8-2 ATS their last 10 games. They are also 14-8 S/U and 12-10 ATS with a +4.7 point differential at home. Surprisingly, they haven't done well in the role they have today, a home dog. The Cavs are just 1-5 S/U and ATS with a -13 point differential in the role of a home dog. Add to that the fact that the Clippers are 7-3 vs the Cavs in their last 10 meetings. I'll lay the short number here on the road with the Clippers.

Have the Charlotte Hornets bailed on the rest of the season? Sure looks that way. The Hornets are 10-34 S/U and 16-27-1 ATS on the season. They have lost three straight and 10 of their last 12 games. They are also 2-9-1 ATS during that span. The Hornets ae 5-16 S/U and 8-12-1 ATS at home with a -11 point differential. So why have they tossed in the towel on this season? Take Terry Rozier, their leading scorer, they traded him away last week. Apparently the team is moving toward a rebuild from the draft. Now, All-Star guard LaMelo Ball might also be out with an ankle injury. The Hornets have pretty much said everyone is available to trade right now. They are 28th in scoring defense and 27th in field goal percentage. As for the Knicks, they are red-hot. They are 29-17 S/U and 27-18-1 ATS. They have won six straight and 12 of their last 14 games. That includes a 38-point thrashing of Denver just a few night's ago. The Knicks are also 11-3 ATS their last 14 games. The Knicks could be without their second leading scorer in Randle, who was injured last game with a shoulder issue. However, they really won't need here tonight against an undermanned and unmotivated Charlotte club. Take the Knicks.

There must be some kind of curse on Buffalo Bills kickers in the postseason. Those misses back in the Super Bowl days on Sunday Buffalo's Tyler Bass missed the game tying 44-yard field goal with 1:47 left in the 4th quarter.  Once again we get the Kansas City Chiefs surviving and heading the the AFC Championship. Patrick Mahomes was 17 of 23 for 215 yards and two TD's for the Chiefs connecting on both TD's to his favorite target, Kelce. Kelce had five receptions for 75 yards and those two TD's.  Josh Allen was 26 of 39 for just 186 yards and one TD. He also led the team in rushing with 12 rushes for 76 yards and two TD's. The Ravens had little trouble with the Houston Texans on Saturday, winning 34-10. The game was tied at half, 10-10, but the Ravens pulled way in the second half for a 24-0 run. QB Larmar Jackson had two passing and two rushing TD's in the win. He also led the team in rushing with 100 yards. Now we get two see two of the most dynamic QB's in the game matchup here on Sunday. KC proved that they can win a playoff game on the road with Mahomes, their first on the road with him. Now he has to do it again for the Chiefs to return to the Super Bowl. For me, this one is a no-brainer, I'm taking these points with the Chiefs as my NFL Game of the Year and expect a straight-up win. 

Big 10 action has Purdue taking on Rutgers from New Jersey today. The Purdue Boilermakers are 18-2 S/U and 13-6-1 ATS on the season. Purdue has won four straight games after a road loss at Nebraska on Jan 8th. They are also 3-3 ATS their last six games. Both of Purdue's losses have come on the road this year where they are 3-2 both S/U and ATS. Rutgers is only 10-8 S/U and 8-10 ATS on the season. However, they are 9-1 S/U at home and 6-4 ATS with a +11.8 point differential. This team is led by their big men where they have three excellent forwards in Aundre Hyatt (12.2 PPG), Clifford Omoruyi (10.8 PPG) and Mawot Mag (10.5 PPG). They should give Purdue trouble here today. In fact Rutgers usually gives Purdue issues, evidenced by their 7-0 spread record vs the Boilermakers their last seven meetings. I'll take the points at home with Rutgers here today.

PAC-12 action has the Oregon Ducks hosting the Arizona Wildcats. Oregon finds itself a home dog here despite the fact that the Ducks are in 1st place in the PAC-12 with a 6-2 record and overall 14-5 record. They are also 11-7-1 ATS. Arizona is tied for 3rd in the conference with a 5-3 record and 14-5 overall mark. They are also 12-7 ATS. Arizona looks to rebound from their loss at Oregon State last game, 80-83, as a 18.5-point favorite. That is four straight that the Wildcats have failed to cover the spread. They are also 2-3 S/U and ATS on the road with a 0.0 point differential. The Ducks snapped a 2-game losing streak last game with a win at home over Arizona State, 80-61, as a 9.5-point favorite. The Ducks are a perfect 10-0 at home S/U and 7-3 ATS with a +13.8 point differential. Still difficult to believe the Ducks getting points at home in this spot. But that's ok, I'll take them. Play Oregon.

Atlantic 10 clash has Rhode Island taking on George Mason. Rhode Island is tied for fourth in the conference with three other teams at 3-3. They are also 9-10 overall and 8-10 ATS on the season. George Mason is one of those teams tied with Rhode Island at 3-3 in conference play. They are 14-5 overall and 10-7-1 vs the spread. The Rhode Island Rams have lost three straight games both S/U and ATS, including last game vs Fordham, 68-71, as a 2.5-point favorite. The Rams are 1-4 S/U and ATS on the road with a -18.8 point differential. The George Mason Patriots are coming off a win over St Bonny's 69-60, as a 2.5-point favorite. That win snapped a three game losing streak for the team. The Patriots are 10-1 S/U and 6-3-1 ATS at home this year with a +14.0 point differential. I'll lay the double digits here today with the Patriots as they should be able to run away with this game. Play George Mason.

The New York Knicks host the Miami Heat in a Eastern Conference clash here on Saturday. The Knicks are 5th in the East with a 28-17 overall record and the Heat are 7th with a 24-21 record. The Knicks have been hot as they have won five straight games and 11 of their last 13. They are also 10-3 ATS during that time. The Knicks average 115.2 ppg while allowing 109.8 ppg. At home they are 15-5 S/U and 12-7-1 ATS, scoring 114.3 ppg and allowing 104.3 ppg for a +10 point differential. The Heat limp into this game, having lost five straight games and failed to cover any of those five. They are 18-25-2 ATS on the season and 10-11-2 ATS on the road. The Knicks shoot a lot of three-point shots and good news for them the Heat are not a good perimeter defensive team. The trade that brought Terry Rozier over to the Heat hasn't paid off yet as he was just 3-of-11 vs Memphis and 3-of-10 vs the Celtics in his two games with the Heat. Jaime Jaquez Jr will miss today's contest for the Heat with a groin injury. That will further hurt this Heat offense. I don't see Miami being able to keep up with the long range shooting of the Knicks. Play New York.

ACC clash here on Saturday has Florida State welcoming North Carolina. North Carolina is in 1st in the ACC with a perfect 8-0 conference record. They are also 16-3 overall and 12-7 vs the spread. Florida State is in 2nd in the conference with a 6-2 mark and 12-7 overall record. They are 11-7-1 ATS. North Carolina looks to make it 10 straight wins here today. They are also 8-1 ATS their last nine. The Tar Heels are 4-0 S/U and ATS on the road with a +11.5 point differential. Florida State is 6-1 S/U and ATS their last seven games, including their recent game a win at Syracuse, 85-69, as a 3.5-point dog. Florida State is 7-4 S/U and 5-5-1 ATS at home this year with a +6.2 point differential. Florida State getting around 6 to 7 points here today at home. I'll take the points with Florida State.

SEC Clash here early on Saturday has Missouri taking on South Carolina. Missouri is last in the SEC with a 0-6 conference mark and a 8-11 overall record. The Tigers are also just 5-14 ATS. South Carolina is tied for fourth in the conference with a 4-2 mark and overall 16-3 record. The Gamecocks are also 13-5-1 ATS. Missouri looks to snap a six game losing streak here today. The Tigers coming off a loss at Texas A&M, 57-63, though they covered the +11.5-point dog spread. The team is now 1-9 S/U their last 10 and 2-7 ATS their last nine games. The Gamecocks looks to make it three wins in a row today. They are coming off a win vs Kentucky, 79-62, as a 5.5-point dog. They are 10-1 S/U and 7-4 ATS at home this year with a +14.9 point differential. Hard to believe South Carolina only laying around 6 to 7 points today. I'll lay that number. Play South Carolina.

The Phoenix Suns had last night off after the start of their road trip in Dallas on Wednesday where they won, 132-109, as a 2.5-point favorite. The road trip continues here in Indiana today before moving on to Florida for a pair of games. The Suns are hot, bringing a seven game win streak into this game. The Suns are fully healthy for the first time this year and it shows as their three big stars are all playing together. That makes guarding this team particularly difficult. The Indiana Pacers have been struggling, losing five of their last six games and going 2-3-1 ATS. One big issue is the loss of star player Tyrese Halliburton who is expected to miss tonight's game also with a hamstring issue. The Pacers are also in the 2nd game of a back-to-back spot having played Philadelphia last night. I took the Pacers in that game and they led wire to wire most of the game by double digits in a win over the Sixers, 134-122, as 4.5-point dogs. I liked the spot with Philly having to play Denver next game I expected and got a flat showing from the Sixers. However, that's not the case tonight. The Pacers will be tired from last night's game and the Suns will have more rest with last night off. Plus the Suns are playing their best ball of the season with all their stars back while the Pacers still missing a key cog in Halliburton. I look for the Suns to dominate this game tonight. Play Phoenix.

 Metro Atlantic Association game here on Thursday has Mount St Marys taking on Quinnipiac. Mt St Mary's is 3-4 in conference play and 7-11 overall and in 5th place in the conference Quinnipiac is tied for first in the conference with St Peter's at 6-1. They are also 14-4 overall. Mt Saint Mary's Mountaineers are coming off a loss at home to Niagara, 71-82, as a 5.5-point dog. They have lost three of their last four games both S/U and ATS. They are also 2-9 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the road with a -5.3 point differential. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are looking to win the conference as they come down the stretch. They have won five straight games and gone 4-0-1 ATS during that span. They are also 8-1 S/U and 4-3-1 ATS at home with a +11.9 point differential. Quinnipiac laying just 4-points tonight seems like a gift to me. I'll take the Bobcats in this one. Play Quinnipiac.

 The Philadelphia 76ers are 29-13 S/U and 27-15 ATS on the season. They average 119.8 ppg and allow 111.5 ppg. The Sixers bring a six game win streak into today's contest after their win over the Spurs, 133-123, though they failed to cover the 13.5-point point spread. In fact they have failed to cover their last two games and are 4-5 ATS their last nine games. Philly is also 12-7 S/U and 11-8 ATS on the road with a +6.2 point differential. The Sixer have a big game on Saturday at Denver as this five game road swing continues. The Indiana Pacers continue to be the highest scoring team in the NBA with a 123. ppg average. They are 24-21 S/U and 24-19-2 ATS. The Pacers have lost three straight games and five of their last six. They pushed or lost the last spread game vs Denver, 109-114, as a 4.5 or 5-point dog. The Pacers are 13-9 S/U and 12-8-2 ATS on the season at home and have a +6.5-point differential. Philly a much better defensive team. However, they have Denver up next and might look past the Pacer here tonight. The Pacers have already beat the Sixers once this season back in November, 132-126. They could do it again here tonight. I'll take the points with Indiana at home. Play Indiana.

SEC matchup tonight has Arkansas taking on Ole Miss. Arkansas near the bottom of the conference with a 1-4 record and 10-8 overall mark. Ole Miss a couple of rungs higher with a 2-3 conference record and 13-5 overall record. Arkansas is 1-4 S/U and ATS in their last five games. They are coming off a loss at home to South Carolina, 64-77, as a 3-point favorite. They average 77.6 ppg and allow 77.6 ppg. They Razorbacks are just 5-13 ATS on the season and 0-2 ATS on the road. They also have a -16 point differential on the road this year. Ole Miss came into January with a 15-0 record. However, losses to Tennessee, LSU and last game to Auburn have dropped them to 15-3. The Rebels are 9-9 ATS on the year and 6-4 ATS at home. They also outscore their visitors with a +12.3 ppg differential. Ole Miss the better team here tonight and I expect them to rebound with an easy win over Arkansas. Play Ole Miss.

A Eastern Conference Central Division clash here on Wednesday has the Cleveland Cavaliers heading to Milwaukee to play the Bucks. Some very interesting events happen in this game tonight which is why I'm playing this game as my Central Division Game of the Year. The Cavs are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having won eight straight games and covering seven of those. One of those games was a 40-point blowout win over the Bucks last Wednesday. Keep this in mind. The Cavs are 4th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-15 record and 23-16-2 spread mark. They are also decent on the road with a 11-7 S/U and 10-6-2 ATS record. The Milwaukee Bucks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and you might think that is very good. But the Bucks just fired head coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games. The Bucks 30-13 record you would think was good enough for job security. However, it's been rumored that he lost support in the locker room of the star players and that would be Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. More rumors may have Doc Rivers coming into coach the team. Milwaukee has won two straight, but both of those came against Detroit. They are also 5-1 in their last six which did include a 33-point home win over Boston. The Bucks are 19-3 S/U and 8-14 ATS at home, outscoring opponents by a +7 point differential. The two factors that have me on the Bucks tonight are the firing of their head coach. If the stars are the reason, then they will come out tonight and unite this team. Plus they have motivation after that humiliating 40-point loss to the Cavs just a week ago. I usually like a team in their next game after firing a coach. Seems to unite the players and motivate them. I see that here tonight as the coach wasn't liked by the players and that burden now gone they can let loose. Take the Bucks in a revenge win over the Cavs tonight.