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GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The Nuggets won the first meeting of the season 126-118 home at Pepsi Center, but I think we'll see far fewer points on the board here in the rematch at Dallas Friday night. 

Under is 15-5-1 in the Mavs last 21 overall and they' allowed just 106.3 ppg home at American Airlines Center. Denver meanwhile is playing just .500 basketball on the road, and one reason is a big drop in points scored compared to home, 107.7 ppg vs. 112.0 ppg). 

Also keep in mind that this is both teams first game back from the All Star break, so rust and sloppy shooting can be expected.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* MID-AMERICAN BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Buffalo Bulls are coming off a 114-67 rout of Ohio and have played three straight overs. They're scoring an average of 85.8 ppg overall which ballons to 90.3 ppg in front of the home town crowd at Alumni Arena. 

The Kent State Golden Flashes took an 84-74 loss at Central Michigan last time out and over is 7-2 in their nine games vs. teams that averages 77+ points/game. 

Over is 9-3 in the Bulls last 12 Friday night games and I think points will come fast and easy for both sides in this contest. 

10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* PAC-12 BOOKIE BREAKER

The Washington Huskies are a perfect 5-0 SU and ATS home at Alaska Airlines Arena in PAC-12 play this season.

Here they get get an opportunity to show off for the home town crowd for the first time in almost three weeks, and I expect the home team to come out focused and run away with this game rather comfortably. 

Utah had a three-game winning streak come to an end with a 98-87 home loss to Arizona State on Saturday and has given up 90+ points in two of its last three games. Sure, Utah can put points on the board, but such sloppy defending will make it extremely difficult to keep up with a Washington side that has averaged 73.3 ppg while holding opponents to 59.9 ppg for a +13.4 point differential in its own building.

The Utes took a 69-53 beating by Washington as a 1.5-point home underdog on January 10. They are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 while the Huskies are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on Washington Huskies. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Iowa State Cyclones look like a great home favorite against Baylor Bears Tuesday night. 

Iowa State has won five of its last six games and will be high on confidence coming off a 78-64 upset win at conference-leading Kansas State Wildcats. The Cyclones are a solid 11-2 SU home at Hilton Coliseum and 11-5-2 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 

Here Iowa State will take on a Baylor Bears team that took an 86-61 beating at Texas Tech last time out to fall to 1-3 SU (0-3-1 ATS) through its last four games. The Bears have struggled to put points on the board during that stretch and leading playmakers Makai Mason and King McClure are both questionable for this matchup. 

Baylor won the first meeting of the season 73-70 home at Ferrell Center. ISU will be well up for this game and is scoring 80.9 ppg while allowing only 62.6 ppg as a home team for a +18.3 point differential.

10* play on Iowa State Cyclones . 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 2-0 loss at Arizona. This will be the last leg of a road trip for the Leafs who will play their fifth road game in 10 days, and they'll run into a red hot St. Louis Blues side aiming for a franchise-best 11th straight win. 

The Blues have outscored their last three opponents by a combined 11-0 and rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington has been phenomenal this with a 12-1-1 record behind a 1.42 GAA as a starter on the season. 

St. Louis has outscored Toronto 19-8 through a five-game winning streak in the series, and I don't see the Blues losing this one. 

10* play on St. Louis Blues. 

TOP RATED 10* BIG 12 BOOKIE BREAKER

The No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats should be fired up for this one after seeing their four-game SU and ATS winning streak come to end with a 78-64 loss against Iowa State on Saturday. Dean Wade left midway through the second half and seems unlikely to play Monday, but I think the Wildcats will come through with a win anyway. 

The Wildcats are 8-1 ATS in their last nine vs. Big 12 competition and 5-0 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a winning home record. They're still top of the conference but can't afford another loss with No. 14 Kansas and No. 15 Texas Tech breathing down their neck. 

The West Virginia Mountaineers have been playing without a full squad for much of the season and coach Bob Huggins has only nine healthy scholarship players. They've been a great fade of late, losing six of their last seven SU and ATS. 

WVU has been held to an average of 52 ppg through its last three games and points won't come easy here against a Kansas State team that owns the fourth best scoring defense in the nation. 

Kansas State battled back from a 21-point second-half deficit to defeat West Virginia 71-69 in Manhattan on Jan. 9, but I think the Wilcats will win this contest comfortably. 

10* play on Kansas State Wildcats. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB): MIKE'S TOP RATED PAC 12 SIDE FOR FEBRUARY

The Colorado Buffaloes are going for a fifth straight win SU and ATS when they host the reeling Arizona Wildcats at Coors Events Center Sunday night. The Buffaloes will be high on confidence following a 77-73 win over Arizona State, and I'm well happy to back the home team in this matchup.

"What a hard-fought win by a group of guys, you can just sense them coming together as a group and galvanizing around each other," Colorado coach Tad Boyle told the Boulder Camera after the most recent win. "Because that was a good team we beat tonight."

The Wildcats are heading in the opposite direction. Second-leading scorer, freshman guard Brandon Williams, is expected to miss his fifth straight game with a knee injury and they've struggled big time without him, losing six straight SU and ATS. "We don’t want to lose our seventh in a row, but it is a possibility." ASU coach Sean Miller told Tucson.com. 

Arizona has won 12 of the last 14 meetings between the teams, but it is just 3-5 on the road this season while Colorado is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

10* play on Colorado Buffaloes. 

EARLY TOP RATED 10* BIG 12 ATS ANNIHILATOR

The No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders are on a roll, winning five of their last six outright and only loss as an underdog at Kansas on Feb 2. They've since won three games by an average of 23.7 points and have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites. 

Texas Tech should be extremely fired up for this matchup with the Bears as they seek to avenge a 73-62 loss at Baylor last month. Good timing as they're catching the Bears in a bit of a slump, having allowed an average of 77 points in losses to Texas and Kansas State prior to Monday’s 59-53 victory over Oklahoma. 

The Bears might have put an end to their losing streak, but they still failed to cover the spread for a third straight game. I think they'll find it very difficult to keep with the Red Raiders in this one. 

10* play on Texas Tech Red Raiders. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL FOR FEBRUARY

The Anaheim Ducks have scored just nine goals through their last eight games but managed to snap a seven-game losing streak despite scoring just a single goal against Vancouver Wednesday night. 

Huge for GM Bob Murray to get a win and a shutout in his debut as interim coach after firing Randy Caryle, and I think Murray will put a lot of focus on improving a defense that has allowed an average of 3.16 gpg. 

Boston Bruins are coming off a 6-3 home win over Chicago but we can note that under is 16-6-1 in Bruins last 23 road games. Boston beat Anaheim 3-1 on Dec. 20  and I think this will be another low-scoring affair. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* ATLANTIC 10 BOOKIE BREAKER 

The Davidson Wildcats have won six of their last seven outright. They took a 54-51 loss as a 7.5-point home favorite at UMass on Feb 9 but bounced right back with a 10-point win at Fordham last time out. 

Here the Wildcats return home to Belk Arena where they're a perfect 11-0 SU (7-3 ATS) while averaging 76.0 ppg, and I expect the home team to run away with this game. 

The visiting St. Joseph's Hawks are banged up and 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. They shot just 29.1 percent from the field as they took a 76-51 loss to St. Bonaventure Tuesday night. The Wildcats have allowed just 59.5 points per game across 11 conference games, so points won't come easy for the visitors here. 

The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and Davidson will be seeking revenge for a 61-60 loss in Philadelphia a month ago. 

10* play on Davidson Wildcats. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB): MIKE'S TOP RATED PAC-12 TOTAL

The Arizona Wildcats have dropped five in a row and took a 69-55 home loss Saturday to Washington State. They've struggled to put points on the board in recent games, but over is still 5-1 in Wildcats last six road games and they've allowed 78.3 ppg on average away from home. 

The Utah Utes on the other hand have played very well offensively of late, coming off a 93-92 triumph at UCLA and they've scored 70 points or more in each of their last eight games. 

Over is 6-1 in Utes last seven games following a straight up win and each of the last three meetings with Arizona have gone over the total.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won 11 of their last 12 games and are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. 

They'll be well rested after getting two days off since their 120-111 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, and I expect them to empty the tank here in their last game before the All Star break. 

The New Orleans Pelicans have lost and eight of their last 11 games, including two of three since Anthony Davis returned from a finger injury. They took a 118-88 beating by the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, and Davis was ice cold with just three points on 1-of-9 shooting.

Thunder are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in New Orleans and I think the visitors will cover this spread rather comfortably. 

10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have lost five in a row and seven of their last eight, but I think they're spotted too many points to pass up on here at Cassell Coliseum Wednesday night. 

Virginia Tech enters this game on a two-game losing streak and will have to do without senior standout Justin Robinson who has missed the past three games. The Hokies have averaged just 54 ppg through those contests and points won't come easy here against a Georgia Tech team that has held opponents to 64.2 ppg on the season (25th in the nation). 

Considering that Georgia Tech took a SU and ATS loss at Notre Dame last time out and is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games following a ATS loss, taking the points on the visitors in this matchup is a no-brainer IMO. 

10* play on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Indiana Pacers have managed to adapt to life without injured All-Star guard Victor Oladipo and are going for a seventh straight win here Wednesday night. 

The Pacers have however not faced a team even close to the quality of this Milwaukee team during their run, and they're 0-4 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Bucks had won and covered the spread in seven straight games before taking a 20-point home loss to Orlando Saturday. They're somewhat excused considering it was the 2nd night of a back-to-back and rested superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

The Bucks (and the Greek Freak) bounced back quickly with a solid 112-99 triumph at Chicago on Monday to improve to 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 road games and they're 8-2 ATS vs. division rivals. 

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics have allowed an average of 226 points and blown big leads in home losses to LA Lakers and LA Clippers through their last two games. They seemed rather deflated after the most recent setback: 

"I mean, for me, it's not really about the loss," forward Marcus Morris told reporters. "It's about the attitude that we're playing with. Guys are hanging their head. It's just not fun, it's not fun. We're not competing at a high level. Even when we're winning it's still not fun. I just don't see the joy in the game."

The Philadelphia 76ers on the other hand have averaged 130 points through back-to-back triumphs since making a big trade at the deadline for forward Tobias Harris from the Clippers. They'll be coming into this contest extra motivated looking to avenge an OT loss in Beantown on Christmas Day. 

Boston will be without All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (knee) and is just 10-16 ATS on the road. I think it'll find it extremely tough to keep up with a Sixers side that is 23-6 SU home at Wells Fargo Center.

10* play Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP RATED 10* BIG TEN BOOKIE BREAKER

The Maryland Terrapins took a 62-60 loss at Purdue Boilermakers in the first meeting of the season on Dec. 6. I think they'll get their revenge home at XFINITY Center Tuesday night. 

The Terps are 3-1 ATS when trying to avenge a road loss vs. an opponent this season and they'll be well rested after getting six days off since a solid 60-45 victory at Nebraska. Purdue on the other hand will be playing on significantly less rest after beating the same Cornhuskers team Saturday night. 

Maryland sits a game and a half behind the Boilermakers in the standings and can't afford to lose this game, particularly with matchups at Michigan and Iowa on deck.

10* play on Maryland Terrapins. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks are coming off an 84-72 triumph as a 10.5-point favorite over Oklahoma State, but they're still just 2-6 ATS through their last eight games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last four on the road. The Jayhawks are averaging just 66.6 ppg on the road (well below their 76.7 ppg season average) and they're 0-4 SU and ATS as underdogs this season (all on the road).

Here they'll visit a TCU side that is a solid 9-2 ATS in its last 11 home games and the Horned Frogs will be high on confidence following a 92-83 triumph as a 9.5-point underdog at No. 16 Iowa State on Saturday, beating a ranked team on the road for the first time in 21 years.

With the Jayhawks 1-5 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning straight up record I think this looks like a good spot to back the home team at Schollmaier Arena Monday night.

10* play on TCU Horned Frogs. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Portland Trail Blazers have dropped two of their last three games and will be playing on no rest here following a 102-101 loss at Dallas on Sunday.

Here they'll face a red hot OKC Thunder team that is coming off an impressive 117-112 road win at Houston, has won three in a row and 10 of its last 11 contests while covering the spread in six of its last seven games. 

With the Blazers just 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 1-4 ATS as a road dog playing on no rest this season I think this looks like a good spot to fade the visitors. 

10* play on Oklahoma City Thunder. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat blew a rather sizable fourth-quarter lead in their 102-96 loss at Sacramento on Friday.

They're still a respectable 14-12 SU (16-10 ATS) on the road this season and even though I don't expect an outright upset here at Oracle Arena Sunday night, I think the visitors will be allowed to keep it relatively close. 

The Warriors are often asked to cover way inflated numbers in Oakland, and are as a result just 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 contests as a home team. They've earned wins in 14 of the last 15 games overall but have covered the spread in only one of their last four and I doubt the Dubs will see the need to put in more effort than necessary to get the W here. 

We can also note that the road team is 17-6-4 ATS in the last 27 meetings in this series. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB AFTERNOON ATS ANNIHILATOR

The Rider Broncos have failed to cover the spread in seven straight games overall. 

They are 7-1 SU but only 1-7 ATS home at Alumni Gymnasium on the season, and that's a trend I think will continue here against a Siena side that has won six of its last seven and while covering the spread in five of those games. 

The Saints just barely failed to cover the spread when they won 51-49 as a 2.5-point favorite at Manhattan last time out but are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS loss.

10* play on Siena Saints. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics have been money home at TD Garden all season (18-11 ATS) despite taking a heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss to the Lakers Thursday night. They had won five straight prior to that I think they'll make the Clippers pay the price for Wednesday's loss in this matchup.

The slumping Clippers have dropped four of their last six and are in a very tough spot here playing their fifth road game in eight days. They took a 116-92 beating at Indiana two nights ago and are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 

It's a big number to cover, but note that Celtics are 7-4 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points this season.  

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

Baylor took an 84-72 loss at Texas on Wednesday, but they had won and covered the spread in six straight games prior to that. The Bears are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss and I like the home team to bounce back with a win here against Kansas State on Saturday. 

The Wildcats have played well but could be due for a let down game after their 74-67 victory over No. 14 Kansas on Tuesday. They're averaging only 62.0 ppg and I their defense is likely to struggle with a Baylor team that averages 73.2 ppg overall.

10* play on Baylor Bears. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL)

The St. Louis Blues look like great value here as the host the Nashville Predators Saturday afternoon.

Riding an 8-2-1 stretch, they've been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month and here they return home high on confidence off four straight triumphs on the road, the most recent a 1-0 OT win over NHL-best Tampa Bay on Thursday. 

Note that the Blues are 6-2 in their last eight home games following a road trip of seven or more days and took down Nashville 6-2 here at Enterprise Center on Nov 23. 

The Predators have won five of their last six games following Thursday's 3-2 victory over Dallas but their star netminder Pekka Rinne owns a relatively poor 2.75 GAA in his 19 appearances on the road this season. Blues' rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington on the other hand is a spectacular 8-1-1 with a 1.70 goals-against average on the season and I think he'll lead the home team to victory. 

10* play on St. Louis Blues. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER)

Manchester United have been unbeatable since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December. They were then 11 points off the Champions League qualification spots but can move into the top 4 with a win here against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. 

Fulham on the other hand are 2nd to last in the Premier League and have lost four of their last five league games, and they're 2-8-0 in the last 10 Premier League contests against Man U who are 7-0-1 while scoring 20 goals in their eight EPL matchups under Solskjaer. No need to overthink this, and I would probably recommending to keep hammering the Red Devils (against lesser competition) until they're giving us a reason not to. 

10* play on Manchester United -1. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 118-108 upset win at Portland Tuesday night. 

They're still just 25-27 SU on the season and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall, and here they'll face a Sacramento team that is 17-5 ATS against teams with a losing straight up record. Sacramento had won and covered the spread in three straight games before taking a 127-101 beating by Houston Wednesday night. 

With the Kings are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games, 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss and 3-0 SU and ATS in the last three meetings with Miami I think this looks like a good spot to back Sactown.

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The San Antonio Spurs took a 141-102 beating at Golden State last night and have allowed 124 points or more in three of their last five games. 

Over is 13-3 in Spurs last 16 games playing on no rest and I think we'll see points come fast and easy for both teams here at Moda Center Thursday night. 

Spurs rested All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and shooting guard DeMar DeRozan last night but the duo is expected to be back here to take on a Portland team that had scored 120 points or more in three straight games prior to a 118-109 setback to Miami last time out. 

Over is 6-0-1 in Trail Blazers last seven home games and 12-4 in the last 16 meetings with the Spurs in Portland.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Dons gave Gonzaga a scare in San Francisco back on Jan. 12, but the Zags earned 13-point victory in the end after closing out the game on a 17-2 run. 

The Dons are coming into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and I don't see the Bulldogs making the same mistake twice. The last meeting will probably just make them more motivated to absolutely destroy their West Coast rival here.

The home team is no doubt asked to cover a big number, but note that Gonzaga is riding a 12-game winning streak during which it has outscored opponents by an average of 34 points. 

The Zags are a perfect 13-0 SU (10-3 ATS) while averaging 91.2 ppg home at McCarthey Athletic Center. San Francisco meanwhile is 0-5 ATS in its last five road games and averages just 70.6 ppg away from home on the season. 

10* play on Gonzaga Bulldogs. 

TOP RATED 10* PAC-12 BOOKIE BREAKER

The UCLA Bruins are coming off a 69-55 loss at Washington, but they had won and covered the spread in back-to-back games (against Arizona and Washington St.) prior to that and they're a solid 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Here they'll host a Colorado side that is in a let down spot following a 73-51 rout of Oregon. 

With the Buffaloes just 2-6 ATS in its last eight games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and 1-7 ATS in its last eight games vs. a team with a winning straight up record I think this looks like a good spot to back the home team, particularly as the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in this series. 

10* play on UCLA Bruins. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just 8-17 SU on the road, but they're 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games vs. a team with a losing home record while the Memphis Grizzlies are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

I like the Wolves to come through with a win here at FedExForum Tuesday night. 

The Grizzlies have won just three of their last 20 overall but beat the lowly Knicks 96-84 on Sunday. I think we'll see less desperation from the home side here coming off a win while Minnesota should be focused to bounce back from a disappointing one-point loss to Denver on Saturday. 

"It's tough," Minnesota power forward Taj Gibson said after the setback. "Really felt we had that one, we just got to get back to the drawing board, figure some things out. We have to step up, we have to do better. Including myself. We have to put more in to it. No excuses. We have to enjoy our job, we have to do a lot better."

The Wolves beat Memphis 99-97 in OT at Minnesota last Wednesday, but I expect them to win this one more comfortably. 

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Sacramento Kings are 18-8 ATS home at Golden 1 Center on the season, but I don't think their spotted nearly enough points here against a red hot Spurs side going for a sixth consecutive win. 

The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three, but they were asked to cover eight points of more in each of those games and this looks like a much more managable spread. 

The Kings won the last meeting 104-99 here at Sacramento back in November, but note that Spurs are 20-2 ATS in revenge spots this season. 

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

TOP RATED 10* NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The New York Rangers have dropped two of three since the All Star break, but they could easily have won them all with the losses by just one goal each and they out-shot their opponent both times. 

Here the Rangers will face an LA Kings side that collapsed late at New York Islanders on Saturday for another demoralizing loss. Kings' netminder Jonathan Quick gave up three goals on 31 shots to fall to 2-6-2 with a 3.35 GAA and .895 SV% in 10 road starts on the season. 

The Rangers are 5-2 in their last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 while the Kings are 8-14-2 and average just 1.84 gpg away from home. 

The home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings and this is an easy play on the Rangers IMO. 

10* play on New York Rangers. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The No. 11 Virgina Tech Hokies scored just 47 points last time out, but did still earn the W as they managed to hold North Carolina State to just 24 points on 16.7 percent shooting from the field. They're 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game and I think they'll struggle with the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals in this matchup. 

Louisville had won six in a row SU (5-1 ATS) before taking a 79-69 loss to North Carolina last time out. The Cardinals are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss and 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Virginia Tech will have to do without its second-leading scorer, guard Justin Robinson, (foot) for a while, and I'm happy to take the points on the visitors here at Cassell Coliseum Monday night. 

10* play on Louisville Cardinals. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED SUPER BOWL LIII BEST BET

The BIG GAME is finally here; New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams for all the marbles in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 

The Pats have played high-scoring contests throughout the postseason, and I expect another shootout here against an explosive Rams team that averaged 32.9 ppg through the regular season. 

New England's 41 year old signal caller Tom Brady showed that age is just a number as the GOAT had little trouble to march his team down the field when it really mattered in the AFC Championship Game. 

The Patriots and the Chiefs combined for 38 points in Q4 alone of their AFC Championship clash, with 24 of the points coming in the last 3:32 of the quarter. We could very well see a similar scenario here with two clutch quarterbacks more than capable of marching down the field when it really matters. 

Over is now 7-1 in Patriots last eight playoff games and this Patriots team will have to score plenty of points here to have a shot at winning. 

10* play on OVER. 

MIKE'S TOP RATED SUPER BOWL LIII BEST BET ATS

The BIG GAME is finally here; New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams for all the marbles in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 

The Pats have played high-scoring contests throughout the postseason, and I expect another shootout here against an explosive Rams team that averaged 32.9 ppg through the regular season. 

New England's 41 year old signal caller Tom Brady showed that age is just a number as the GOAT had little trouble to march his team down the field when it really mattered in the AFC Championship Game. 

The Patriots and the Chiefs combined for 38 points in Q4 alone of their AFC Championship clash, with 24 of the points coming in the last 3:32 of the quarter. We could very well see a similar scenario here with two clutch quarterbacks more than capable of marching down the field when it really matters. 

Over is now 7-1 in Patriots last eight playoff games and this Patriots team will have to score plenty of points here to have a shot at winning. Rams have a talented team, but I highly doubt the experienced duo of Brady/Belichick will lose two Super Bowls in a row. 

10* play on New England Patriots. 

TOP RATED 10* ACC BOOKIE BREAKER (EARLY START)

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have seven losses through their last eight games and failed to cover the spread in six of those defeats. They're a pathetic 6-20 ATS in their last 26 vs. ACC rivals and took a 82-54 home loss to No. 16 Louisville last time out. Here they'll face a Clemson Tigers team looking to make it two wins in a row following a convincing 82-69 triumph over Pittsburgh. 

Wake Forest is only 4-8 ATS as an underdog and 0-6 SU away from home on the season. With Clemson a solid 9-4 ATS in its last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 4-0 ATS in the last four head-to-head matchups I don't see any reason to not back a motivated home team to win and cover.

10* play on Clemson Tigers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER)

Manchester United remain unbeaten with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge after staging a late, late comeback against Burnley to earn a 2-2 draw home at Old Trafford last time out. I think they'll be on their toes from the get go here and pick up a road win. 

Leicester have won just four Premier League home games this season and have lost their last two home at King Power Stadium, to Southampton (1-0) and Cardiff (2-1). We can also note that they have one win, four draws and nine losses(!) through their last 14 Sunday games. 

Man U on the other hand are gunning for five consecutive away wins in all competitions for the first time since 2012 (under legendary Alex Ferguson). 

10* play on Manchester United. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped two of their last three, but there's no shame in losing at Boston and San Antonio (still covered the spread in both games). They're 3-1 SU and ATS as a road underdog of three points or fewer this season and I like their chances of stealing the W here at Orlando on Saturday. 

The Magic are coming off a 107-100 win over Indiana but had dropped four straight and seven of eight prior to that. Orlando is 11-15 SU at home and the Nets are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, and additionally, the Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last six head-to-head with Orlando.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

TOP RATED CBB BOOKIE BREAKER (12 PM ET START)

The St. John's Red Storm are 16-5 SU on the season and beat Creighton 83-67 as a 4-point road underdog last time out. They're 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 3-1 ATS as an underdog on the season. 

Here St. John's will take on a Duke team that has won all but two games on the season and four straight since a 95-91 OT setback against Syracuse, but the Blue Devils are just 2-4 ATS through their last six games. 

St. John's won last season's meeting 81-77 as a 10-point dog and has covered the spread in five of the last six meetings. I doubt it'll win this one outright, but this is simply too many points for the home team to cover. 

10* play on St. John's Red Storm. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB): MIKE'S TOP RATED BIG TEN TOTAL

The Wisconsin Badgers have an 2-8 over/under record in Big Ten play on the season and have played five straight unders, one of them a 64-60 setback at Maryland on January 14 which closed with a total of 130.5 points. 

I think we'll see another low-scoring contest when they get a chance to avenge that loss Friday night. Maryland is scoring just 71.2 ppg on the road, well below its 75.0 season average overall, and under 4-0-1 in the Terps' last five vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Wisconsin has held four straight opponents to 60 points or fewer (avg of 52.8 ppg) and under is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings with Maryland. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Memphis Grizzlies enter this matchup on a 3-0 ATS run, but I don't think they're spotted nearly enough points to make it four in a row. They'll face a pumped up Charlotte Hornets side looking to bounce back from an embarrassing 126-94 loss at Boston. It allowed Boston to shoot 55.6 percent from the field and is giving up 111.4 ppg on the season Memphis is however just 17-26 ATS vs. teams allowing 106+ points/game. 

The Hornets own a losing record on the season (24-26), but have been reliable home at Spectrum Center (17-8 SU, 14-11 ATS) and won four straight in front of the home town crowd. Memphis is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 1-8 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Charlotte won the last meeting in th series 118-107 at Memphis just over a week ago. The Hornets are a solid 8-3 ATS on Friday nights this season I think this is a good spot to back the home team. 

10* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Milwaukee Bucks have already defeated the Raptors twice this season, including including a 104-99 win here at Scotiabank Arena on Dec. 9. The Raptors did however claim the last meeting, a 123-116 triumph at Milwaukee earlier this month, and that result sets up a good spot to back Milwaukee here as it is 13-7 ATS when trying to avenge a home loss vs. an opponent. 

Milwaukee got the job done both SU and ATS with a 115-105 triumph at Detroit on Tuesday. The Bucks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one days rest and 5-1 ATS one the last six visits to Toronto.

The Raptors meanwhile have had three days off since ending a two-game mini skid with a 123-120 win at Dallas. Still not a very convincing result, and we can also note that too much rest might not be a good thing for a Toronto team that is 0-5 ATS in its last five games playing on three or more days rest.

I think Milwaukee Bucks are the current Beast of the East and that they'll show that tonight. 

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Sacramento Kings are a rock solid 10-2 ATS as a favorite this season (8-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning % below .400). I think they'll cover the spread comfortably here in Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. 

The Kings will be happy to be back home at Golden 1 Center following a six-game (2-4) road trip. They took a 122-108 loss to the Clippers in the finale on Sunday and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss. 

Atlanta has opened a 13-day, seven-game journey away from home with a 2-1 record, including a 123-118 win at LA Clippers (who played on no rest after battling SAC the night before) on Monday. They're 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win and 2-7 ATS in their last nine Wednesday night games. 

The Kings put a 146-115 beating on the Hawks at Atlanta back in November. Just imagine the damage they can do at home ... 

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The red hot Louisville Cardinals have won six of their seven games here in 2019, the lone setback an OT loss at Pittsburgh on Jan 9. They got revenge on Pitt with a 66-51 triumph last time out and have now covered the spread in three straight games while outscoring opponents by an average of 16.6 points.

Here they'll face a Wake Forest team that has lost six of its last seven, covering the spread in just one of the defeats. The Demon Deacons are 4-7 ATS as an underdog on the season and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games.

Louisville is a solid 19-5 ATS through its last 24 January games has been on fire offensively of late while Wake Forest has averaged 53 ppg through its last two games. 

10* play on Louisville. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost just 13 games all season, one of them last time out when they dropped a 118-112 decision to the OKC Thunder on Sunday. They have yet to lose back-to-back games on the season and are a solid 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. 

I fully expect the Bucks to bounce back in a big way against a Pistons team that has been held to 101 points or fewer in each game during a 1-3 stretch and is just 1-6-1 ATS in its last eight games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Pistons have had plenty of time to recover since their 106-101 loss at Dallas on Friday, but they're 1-4 ATS in their last five games playing on three or more days rest while the Bucks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on one days rest.

10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

TOP RATED 10* BIG 12 BOOKIE BREAKER

The Texas Tech Red Raiders ended a three-game losing streak with a 67-64 triumph over Arkansas on Saturday. 

The Red Raiders failed to cover the spread to fall to 0-4 ATS through their past four games, but that's also the reason why were getting such a good number on the home team in this contest. Here they'll face TCU Horned Frogs side in a letdown spot off back-to-back home wins over Texas and Florida. 

The Horned Frogs defeated the Gators last time out despite shooting just 36% from the field overall. That won't cut it here against the Red Raiders who rank 2nd in the nation for points allowed giving up just 56.4 ppg while having no trouble to light up the scoreboard themselves, particularly at home. 

Texas Tech is 11-1 SU at home but only 3-8-1 ATS, mainly because it's often been asked to cover double-digit spreads. It averages 73.3 ppg while allowing just 52.0 ppg home at United Supermarkets Arena and I expect the home team to run away with this game.

10* play on Texas Tech Red Raiders. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors have been playing up to their potential in recent weeks and enter this contest on a 10-game winning streak.

"We've talked about putting a run together for a while now, and we're right in the middle of a really good one. You want to create good vibes, especially with the All-Star break coming up, and continue to build momentum the second half of the season." All-Star guard Steph Curry told media. 

The Warriors defeated one of the top teams in the East (Boston) last time out and here they'll face an Indiana Pacers team that took a 106-103 loss at Memphis on Saturday in its first game since losing star guard Victor Oladipo to a season-ending knee injury. 

"We're just trying as a team to find ourselves without Victor Oladipo," Pacers forward Thaddeus Young told reporters after the setback. "That's one of the biggest things. Our offense was a little stagnant as opposed to having Victor out there. That's no excuse." 

The Warriors have been asked to cover big numbers in recent games but are still 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games overall.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED BEST TOTAL BET

The Toronto Raptors took a high-scoring loss at Houston Friday night, but each of their last four games prior to that had gone under the total. 

Here they'll face Dallas Mavericks team that has won back-to-back games despite scoring just 106 points in both, and under is 5-0 in the Mavs last five overall. 

Ten of Dallas' 12 games overall here in January have gone under and under is a PERFECT 8-0 in its last eight vs. teams from the East.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* ACC ATS ANNIHILATOR

The FSU Seminoles snapped a three-game skid with a 77-68 win over Clemson on Tuesday. The last time they won prior to that was a six-point triumph over Miami-Florida on Jan 9, and I think they'll get the better of the Hurricanes again here in the second meeting of the season. 

The Hurricanes shot just 33.9% from the field in a 73-53 loss to Syracuse on Thursday. They're 2-9 ATS versus teams averaging 77+ points/game and should find it hard to keep up with FSU's firepower. 

10* play on Florida State Seminoles. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (TENNIS)

Rafael Nadal has not lost a set all tournament, but I really like what I saw from Novak Djokovic in his rout of Lucas Pouille in the semi-finals. Sure, Djoko has dropped two sets on his path to the final, but he's had Rafa's number in recent years, winning the last seven meetings on hardcourt and he is 23 of the last 34 meetings overall. This is simply an excellent price on the more dominant hardcourt player. 

10* play on Novak Djokovic. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Indiana Pacers will enter this contest well rested after getting two days off since a 110-106 win over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. 

It was a costly victory as star guard Victor Oladipo ruptured a quadriceps tendon in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season, but the Pacers should still have enough firepower to take care of business against a Memphis side spiraling down the standings. 

The Grizzlies are losers of 12 of 13 games here in 2019. They're 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on no rest. 

I really can't find a reason why we wouldn't back the visitors here as the rest of the players raise their game to make up for Oladipo's absence.

10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 17-3 on the season and enter this game on a six-game winning streak (5-1 ATS) following a double-digit win against DePaul last time out. 

I like Marquette to keep rolling here against a Xavier team that is coming off back-to-back SU and ATS losses, the most recent a 64-62 setback against Providence. 

Xavier is just 1-3 ATS as an underdog on the season and took a 70-52 beating as a 7.5-point underdog at Fiserv Forum less than three weeks ago in the first meeting of the season.

10* play on Marquette. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Houston Rockets guard and NBA scoring leader James Harden is entering this matchup on an amazing scoring binge. The Beard put up a career-best 61 points in a 114-110 win over the New York Knicks last time out to make it three 50+ points performances in his last five games. It's however worth noting that the Rockets failed to cover the spread against the Knicks and they're just 3-2 in those aforementioned five contests. 

Here they'll come up against a Raptors team ready to rock as it's seeking to bounce back from a 110-106 setback at Indiana on Wednesday. Toronto has been without Kahwi Leonard in its last four games, but the star forward is expected to play here after missing the past four games as just been rested and isn't hurt. 

The Rockets can rely on Harden to single-handedly carry them past the weaker teams in the league, but I don't think they'll stand much of a chance here against a NBA finals candidate. 

10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Kent State Golden Flashes enter this contest riding a three-game winning streak, claiming two of those three outright as underdogs. 

They're 5-1 ATS as an underdog this season and I think they'll keep it close here against a Buffalo team coming off a tight loss at Northern Illinois to fall to 0-3 ATS in its last three games. 

"That's three games in a row now that we have not played good basketball. We need to get back to the blue collar stuff that got us to this point, like rebounding and diving for loose balls." coach Nate Oats told the media after the most recent setback. 

Easier said than done though, and I'll take my chances with the home team in this matchup. 

10* play on Kent State. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): MIKE'S TOP RATED MAN U @ ARSENAL FA CUP BEST BET

Manchester United have played seven games since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over the managerial duties, and they've won them all. 

The Red Devils have admittedly had a relatively easy schedule but did also beat Tottenham 1-0 here in London on Jan 13. Arsenal on the other hand have been inconsistent of late with four wins, four losses and a draw through their last nine games. The Gunners are fresh off a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League but dropped a 1-0 decision to West Ham the week before. 

My money is on the visitors to steal this game, and I'm backing them as a PK which means the stake back in case of a draw. 

10* play on Man Utd (PK, +0, Draw no Bet)

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back win over the Phoenix Suns and are 4-3 since head coach Tom Thibodeau was fired earlier this month. Ironically enough, Thibodeau was fired the day after Minnesota's 108-86 victory over the Lakers on Jan. 6 as it improved to 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. 

Here the Wolves will face a banged up Lakers team that definitely will be without LeBron James and Lonzo Ball while Rajon Rondo is a game-time decision. "I'm just taking it day by day and I will see how it feels in the morning when I wake up," Rondo said Wednesday. "I have to come back when I'm healthy ... I can't come back depending on whether guys are out or not." 

The Lakers are coming into this contest with the better record, but they're just 5-9 since James and Rondo last played on Christmas Day at Golden State. Minnesota meanwhile has won six of its last nine and look good to get the W here. 

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* MSU @ IOWA BEST BET

The No. 5 Michigan State Spartans have dominated the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes in recent seasons, winning three straight meetings and the first matchup of the season 90-68 back in December. 

The Spartans enter this contest riding a 12-game winning streak after earning a 69-55 decision against No. 16 Maryland Monday night, and that despite going just 6-of-26 from behind the arc. With the sixth best defense in the nation they don't have to rely on offense though, and the Spartans have held four of their last six opponents under 60 points.

The Spartans have covered the spread in eight straight games, they're 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. and a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.

Iowa has won five in a row after a 95-71 rout of Illinois last time out but is 0-4 ATS in its last four games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

10* play on Michigan State Spartans. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL)

The Vancouver Canucks are heading into this matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes well rested after getting two days of rest and recovery since Sunday's 3-2 victory over Detroit Red Wings. 

Tonight they'll face a Carolina team at a huge rest disadvantage after battling the Flames at Calgary last night, and we can also note that the Canes have dropped 12 of the last 13 meetings at Vancouver. 

The Nucks are a solid 6-1 in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record and a win here send them into the break sitting in one of the Western Conference wild-card positions. I think this is an excellent price on the home team.

10* play on Vancouver Canucks. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets took a 121-93 beating by the host Philadelphia 76ers Monday. They have traded wins and loses through its last 10 games and are 5-1 ATS in its last six games following a straight up loss so I think the visitors look good to bounce back with an easy victory here at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. 

The New York Knicks took a 127-109 home loss to the Thunder last time out and are just 4-12 ATS after allowing 115 points or more this season. 

Monday's setback was the sixth straight and the 19th in the last 21 games for the the Knickerbockers. "It wears on you some," New York coach David Fizdale told reporters. "We want to win for our fans. We want to win for each other, mainly. But this is where we are. And I can't tell them when that win is coming. Just got to keep chopping that tree." Doubtful it will come here against a motivated Rockets team ... 

Rockets are 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings and the road team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

10* play on Houston Rockets. 

TOP RATED 10* NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Arizona Coyotes are playing their best hockey of the season right now, earning points in six of their last seven contests with wins over solid teams like San Jose and Toronto.

"We played the right way," said forward Clayton Keller following Sunday's 4-2 win against the Leafs. "We came out a little bit slow, but I think we settled down a little bit and stuck to our game plan."

The Yotes are 5-2 in the last seven meetings with the Ottawa Senators who have won four of their last six overall but just one of their last five home at Canadian Tire Centre. 

10* play on Arizona Coyotes. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Sacramento Kings took a 123-94 loss at Brooklyn Monday afternoon, and I think they're in for another tough game when visiting the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. 

The Kings are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games playing on no rest, and they'll face a Toronto side that has had two days off since a 119-90 rout of Memphis. We can also note that Kawhi Leonard has been rested the past two games, but is expected to be back in the lineup for this contest. 

The Raptors will be going for a season-best 10th consecutive home victory and are 20-4 at the Scotiabank Arena this season while the Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.

10* play on Toronto Raptors. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Golden State Warriors put a 112-94 beating on the Clippers here in LA Friday night. That contest marked center DeMarcus Cousins debut as a Warrior, and he slotted right in finishing the game with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists through 15 minutes of action. 

I don't see how a banged up Lakers side which might be without its three best ball-handlers will able to compete with this Warriors team featuring a starting lineup with five All-Stars.

Lakers superstar LeBron James is out indefinitely and Rajon Rondo will also miss this contest. Additionally, Lonzo Ball looking doubtful for this contest after getting carried off the court in Saturday night's OT loss at Houston after going down with an ankle injury.

Add the revenge factor for a 127-101 home loss to the Lakers on Christmas Day and I think we have a very solid case for the Warriors. 

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

TOP RATED 10* MLK DAY BIG 12 BOOKIE BREAKER

The Kansas Jayhawks are a perfect 11-0 at home on the season and they've won 15 straight at Allen Fieldhouse dating back to February 3, 2018.

They should be extremely fired up for this game, not only looking to bounce back from a one-point loss to West Virginia last time out but also seeking revenge for a 77-60 loss at Iowa State on Jan 5. 

Cyclones are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

10* play on Kansas Jayhawks. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED NHL TOTAL FOR THE 2018/2019 SEASON!

The Los Angeles Kings had allowed just five goals in regulation through their last three games before taking a 7-1 beating at Colorado on Saturday.

The over/under is 19-29 in Kings' games on the season and I expect the home team to bounce back with a much better defensive outing here. "We left our goalies out to dry again. We're sick of doing that," Kings defenseman Drew Doughty told reporters. "When we win games, we leave them out to dry. When we lose games, we leave them out to dry. It's about time we play for them." 

We can also note that Kings netminder Jonathan Quick owns a 2.38 GAA through 23 career encounters with the St. Louis Blues who have scored three goals or fewer in three straight games and have seen seven of their last eight go under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S AFC CHAMPIONSHIP BEST BET ATS

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game Sunday afternoon. Both teams are coming off blowout victories in the Divisional Round, but I think KC's home field advantage will be too much for the Pats to overcome in this contest. 

New England was just 3-5 SU and ATS on the road during the regular season, including three double-digit losses. Here it'll face Kansas City defense that may have ranked ranked 31st in the league during the regular season, but allowed just 266 yards and 15 first downs in last week's 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. 

The Chiefs owned the No. 1 offense in the regular season and 23-year-old first-year starting QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 358 yards and four passing touchdowns against the Pats in Week 6. The Patriots won that contest 43-40, but I expect the Chiefs to execute revenge here when it counts. 

10* play on Kansas City Chiefs. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Indiana Pacers host the Charlotte Hornets Sunday night, and I think we'll see an easy victory for the home team. 

Both sides will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back, but fatigue shouldn't be much of an issue as no starter for either team logged more than 33 minutes yesterday. The Pacers have the advantage of staying home in Indianapolis though while the visitors have to fly in from Charlotte. 

The Hornets are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record and the home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in the series. 

10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER): MIKE'S BEST PREMIER LEAGUE BET

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TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

I'm confident backing the Sacramento Kings with a big bet here as they seek to bounce back from a 114-95 loss at Charlotte Thursday night. 

The Kings are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games playing on one days rest and 9-2 ATS as a favorite on the season. The visitors are likely to close as a fav or a pick here against a Detroit team that will play the second leg of a back-to-back situation after defeating Miami last night.

The Pistons have won three of their last four since a 1-6 slide but are just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

The road team is 14-6-2 ATS in the last 22 meetings and the Kings 4-1-2 ATS in the last seven head-to-head matchups.

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

TOP RATED 10* MAC ATTACK

The Bowling Green Falcons have won and covered the spread in eight straight games. 

They're perfect home at Stroh Center on the season and will host a reeling Western Michigan side that has lost four straight and seven of its last eight. 

The Broncos have surrendered 85 points or more in three consecutive games and I don't see them keeping up with a Falcons side that averages 83.0 ppg at home.

10* play on Bowling Green Falcons. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Miami Heat took a 124-86 beating at Milwaukee last time out, but they've had two days of rest since and I think they'll bounce back with a solid performance here at Detroit Friday night. 

The Heat are 5-1 ATS when playing with two days rest this season and will face a Pistons side that's likely to come out flat after defeating Orlando Magic 120-115 in overtime on Wednesday. 

Pistons are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win and 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games playing on one days rest.

Heat are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and 13-6 ATS as an underdog on the season. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Ohio Bobcats have dropped two of their last three games and took a 66-52 beating by Kent State last time out. They're 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a double-digit loss at home and I think they'll put up a good fight here at Toledo Friday night. 

The Rockets are off to a solid 14-3 start to the season but are just 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 

I think the home team is overvalued by the bookmakers here and I'm happy to take the points on the visiting Bobcats.

10* play on Ohio Bobcats. 

EARLY TOP RATED 10* KNICKS @ WIZARDS PLAY OF THE DAY

The Washington Wizares have played well of late, covering the spread in seven of their last eight games and they gave Toronto a scare in a 140-138 OT loss on January 13 last time out. "Disappointed that we didn't get the win but still proud of our guys the way they battled," Washington coach Scott Brooks told reporters after the loss. 

The Wizards have since had plenty of time to rest and recover for this matchup with the New York Knicks across the pond at London, England, and I expect to see a an easy victory for the Wizards. 

The Knicks have dropped 12 of their last 13 games and they're 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings with the Wizards who have won the first two meetings this season by a total of 16 points.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA MIDNIGHT MASSACRE

The Utah Jazz are in a let down spot here, going on the road following a perfect 4-0 homestand. 

They're 0-3 ATS after three or more consecutive wins this season and here they'll face a Clippers team desperate to end a three-game losing streak, both SU and ATS. 

The Clippers are 17-7 ATS as a favorite on the season and 11-5 ATS in home games where the total is greater than or equal to 220.

10* play on LA Clippers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S WARRIORS @ NUGGETS BEST BET

We have a clash between the best of the West here Tuesday night as the 29-13 Denver Nuggets host the 29-14 Golden State Warriors. 

Denver is a terrific 18-3 SU home at Pepsi Center on the season and homecourt advantage could very well become the deciding factor in this contest. The Warriors are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record while the Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Warriors are coming off four straight wins, but they do not seem to be all that fussed about their regular season record this year. The Nuggets on the other hand are not used to competing for the top spot of the conference and I think they'll put it all on the line here against the two-time defending champions. 

The Nuggets are 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings.

10* play on Denver Nuggets. 

TOP RATED 10* KENTUCKY @ GEORGIA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Kentucky Wildcats look like a solid road favorite at Georgia Bulldogs Tuesday night. 

Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in back-to-back wins (-14.5 & -12.5), mainly because it had to battle back from double-digit HT deficits in both. "We’ve got to figure out how we start games," Wildcats coach John Calipari told reporters after Saturday’s 56-47 triumph over Vanderbilt. 

I don't think Calipari will allow his team to come out flat three games in a row, and Georgia usually brings out the best of the Wildcats who have won 11 straight meetings and claimed last year's matchup 62-49 as a 4.5-point favorite. 

The Bulldogs have opened conference play 1-2, losing by 46 points at No. 3 Tennessee on Jan. 5 and by 15 points at No. 12 Auburn last time out.  

10* play on Kentucky Wildcats. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* PUCKLINE PUNISHER

The Arizona Coyotes have opened a three-game trek through Western Canada with outright wins at Vancouver and Edmonton to improve to 12-9-1 SU on the road for a 40.7% ROI. They're 16-6 against the puckline in those games. 

Calgary is coming off four straight victories but won three of those by just one goal, against opponents like Philadelphia, Chicago and Florida. I like the visitors to keep this close. 

10* play on Arizona Coyotes. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Orlando Magic are in a huge let down spot, playing on no rest following a come-from-behind 105-103 upset win over Boston on Saturday to end a four-game slide. 

Here they'll face a red hot Rockets team that has won 13 of its last 16 outright and covered the spread in 12 of those games. James Harden has been outstanding with seven 40-point+ performances over the last nine contests and he recorded 43 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in Friday's 141-113 rout of Cleveland at home. 

Rockets are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on one days rest. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last seven playing on no rest.

10* play on Houston Rockets. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED NFL PLAYOFFS TOTAL

The over/under is 5-11 in the New England Patriot games this season and they've allowed 12 points or fewer in each of their last three at home (16.6 ppg against in Foxboro on the season).

Here Pats coach Bill Belichick has had two weeks to prepare for the LA Chargers, and I think he'll have his defense on point leading to a low-scoring contest. 

The Chargers have stepped it up defensively in recent weeks and have seen four of their last five go under the total. They held Baltimore to 229 yards of offense in a 23-17 win in the opening round of the NFL playoffs last week but mustered also only 243 yards themselves. 

Chargers QB Philip Rivers has a poor career record against NE and he was sacked 32 times during the regular season. We can note that the Pats forced eight turnovers in the final three games of the regular season and there will be a lot of pressure on Rivers to deliver as RB Melvin Gordon is struggling with a knee injury he sustained during last week's wild-card win. Gordon rested at practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to be 100 percent by Sunday.

Under is 8-1 in Patriots last nine games overall. Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NFL): MIKE'S BEST NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND ATS BET

We cashed in big with the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round, and I'm happy to take a touchdown+ on them here in their NFC Divisional round matchup with the LA Rams. 

Ezekiel Elliot just won his second rushing title with 1,434 yards and the Cowboys rumbled for 164 yards on 34 carries in their 24-22 win over Seattle last week. Here they'll face a LA Rams defense that allowed a league-worst average of 5.07 yards per rush this season.

The Rams can do plenty of damage on the ground themselves, but their star running back Todd Gurley (league-best 21 TDs) sat out the final two games of the regular season with a knee injury and it's worth noting that Dallas boasts the fifth-best run defense in the league. 

LA finished the regular season 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 32.9 points per game and QB Jared Goff has plenty of weapons, but I still think the visitors will be able to slow things down with their running game and make this a close contest. 

Rams are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 1-5 ATS in their last six playoff games.

10* play on Dallas Cowboys. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED ATS ANNIHILATOR FOR JANUARY!

The Orlando Magic have lost four straight SU and ATS, and I don't think they'll be able to hang around with a Boston team that should be fired up after taking its most lopsided loss of the season at Miami on Thursday. The Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games playing on one days rest. 

The Magic will be playing on two days rest after taking a 106-93 loss at Utah on Wednesday but are just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games playing on two days rest and 4-9 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more. 

Add revenge factor as Boston will be looking to deliver pay back for a 93-90 home loss on Oct 22 and I think we have several strong angles supporting the visitors.

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB): MIKE'S DUKE @ FSU BEST BET

The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils have won eighth straight, all by double digits, but I like the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles to give them a lot of trouble here Saturday afternoon. 

The Noles are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games and Donald L. Tucker Center will be absolutely rocking here, giving the home team extra energy and creating a hostile environment for the visitors.

The games in this series have been close in recent seasons with FSU covering the spread in four of the last five matchups. 

10* play on FSU Seminoles. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Dallas is the worst road team in the NBA at 3-18, and here it'll face a Minnesota Timberwolves side that is a solid 14-6 SU (13-7 ATS) home at Target Center. It's also worth mentioning that the Wolves are 10-3 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220.  

The Wolves fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday and picked up a 119-117 win as an 8-point underdog at Oklahoma City Thunder in Ryan Saunders first game as interim coach the next day. They're on a roll with three straight wins SU and ATS and will enter this contest with extra motivation looking to avenge a 140-136 loss at Dallas on October 20. 

The favorite is 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings and the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

GAME OF THE MONTH: MIKE'S TOP RATED NHL TOTAL FOR JANUARY!

Yesterday at Anaheim the Ottawa Senators managed to shore up a leaking defense that had allowed four goals or more in all but one contest during an eight-game slide. They were rewarded with a 2-1 OT win, and I think the Sens will be involved in another low-scoring contest here at LA Kings Thursday night.

The Kings have lost three of their last four games and scored just a total of seven goals during that stretch. They have scored more than two goals in regulation just once in their past seven games ... 

They've been decent defensively though and under is 8-2 in their last 10 games overall and 16-5-1 in Kings last 22 when their opponent allows two goals or fewer in their previous game.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

The Sacramento Kings must be extremely disappointed with their last outing as they ran out of steam completely to blow a 19-point half-time lead in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back at Phoenix Tuesday night.

They'll get a chance to take advantage of a Detroit team in a similar spot here as the Pistons took a loss at LA Lakers last night. 

The Pistons are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record while the Kings are 12-4 when playing against a team with a losing record this season and 21-6 ATS in their last 27 against teams from the East. 

Both teams have struggled to cover the spread lately, but note that Sacramento is 6-2 ATS as a favorite. I feel confident backing the Kings here. 

10* play on Sacramento Kings.

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Jazz will be enter this contest looking to bounce back from a 114-102 loss at Milwaukee in the finale of a four-game road trip. 

Here they'll host a reeling Orlando team that has been on the road since New Year's Eve and averaged just 98 ppg during a three-game slide. It has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven on the road while the Jazz are a solid 6-2 ATS in their last eight home at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Utah should be extra fired up as it seeks to avenge a 96-85 loss at Orlando on Dec 15, and I'm well happy to back the home team at this number.  

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

We cashed in BIG with the Sacramento Kings as they snapped a four-game losing streak with a convincing 111-95 win over Orlando last night, and I'm happy to back the Kings tonight as well.

They're 0-6 ATS in their last six games playing on no rest but 7-0 ATS in their last seven when taking on a team with a winning % below .400, and I don't think the 9-32 Phoenix Suns will be much of an obstacle here. 

Phoenix enters the contest on a six-game losing streak and has allowed 118 points or more in each of those games.

The Kings own the 5th best scoring average in the NBA with 115.1 ppg and they're even more productive on the road with 116.9 ppg.

Sacramento picked up a 122-105 win here at Talking Stick Resort Arena about a month ago and should roll to another easy victory. 

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL)

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off four straight wins, but they've played a fairly easy schedule during that stretch and actually struggled to put away the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators last time out. 

I think the Canes' winning streak will come to an end against a red hot New York Islanders side which has won six in a row (with solid road wins at Buffalo and Toronto) and it has lost just one of its last 10.

We can also note that the Islanders should be well rested with this being just their third game in 2019, and they've had plenty of time to recover since picking up a 4-3 win at St. Louis on Saturday while the visitors will play on one days rest. 

The Islanders have won the first three meetings of the season, limiting Carolina to one goal in all three contests, and I think they'll make it four in a row tonight. 

10* play on NY Islanders. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Sacramento Kings enter this contest on a four-game losing streak, but no shame in that considering a tough schedule with opponents named LA Lakers, Portland, Denver and Golden State. The Kings gave the Warriors a scare in a 127-123 loss on Saturday night and I think they'll snap the skid here. 

The Kings are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 vs. teams from the Eastern Conference and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, and tonight's opponent fits both criteria. 

This is a very tough spot for the Magic who have been away from home since New Year's Eve and have dropped three of the first four contests of their six-game road trip. My money is on the home team to run away with this game.

10* play on Sacramento Kings.

GAME OF THE MONTH (CFB): MIKE' CFB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BEST BET

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers are set to battle it out in the National Championship Game for the third time in four years. Both are coming off dominant wins in the semi-finals, but I think Alabama has a significant edge. 

The Crimson Tide jumped out to a three-touchdown lead over Oklahoma before stepping off the gas pedal, yet without allowing their opponent to get too close in the 45-34 victory. The Tide are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite of 6+ points and have won their last six games by an average of 22.5 ppg, very impressive considering they've faced tough opponents like LSU, Mississippi State, Georgia and Oklahoma.

Clemson put a 30-3 beating on Notre Dame in its semi-finals matchup, not a big surprise IMO as it was always gonna be a one-sided affair. Clemson has won nine consecutive games by double digits, but it has had a fairly easy schedule and certainly not faced a team even remotely close to Alabama’s caliber. 

We can also note that on Dec. 20, three Clemson players — starting defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, offensive lineman Zach Giella and tight end Braden Galloway— were disqualified from competition after failed drug tests. It is at the writing of this preview (Jan 2) unclear whether they'll be allowed to participate in this contest, but either way I like Bama to get it done. 

10* play on Alabama Crimson Tide. 

NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (TOP RATED 10* TOTAL)

Both of the first two meetings between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks this season went over the total with closing numbers of 224 and 225.5 points. Despite that, we're getting a lower number here in the third meeting between the Southeast Division rivals, and I'm all over the over. 

The Miami Heat have seen each of their last six games go over, and here they'll face a Hawks side that is struggling on the defensive end and allowed 144 points at Milwaukee its last time out. Over is 8-3 in Hawks last 11 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. 

Note that the two teams have a combined 26-17 over/under record in games with a total closing at 220 points or more this season, so don't let the relatively big number scare you.

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* WILD CARD WEEKEND TOTAL

We won with our NFL regular season total of the year on Bears @ Vikings in Week 17, and I'm going with another big bet on the under in a Bears game in Wild Card Weekend. 

The Eagles took full advantage of Chicago's win over Minnesota to sneak into the postseason with a 24-0 win over the Redskins at Washington. Pretty big QB concerns here for Philly though with Carson Wentz definitely out and backup Nick Foles banged up after taking a hit on the ribs last week. 

The Bears own the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL, but they have been held to 15 points or fewer in two of their last four games and haven't scored more than 24 in any game during that stretch. They own the No. 11 rushing offense in the NFL but Philly is good at stopping the run allowing 96.9 ypg. 

Under is 6-2 in Bears last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets are playing their best basketball of the season right now and defeated the Warriors 135-135 in OT at Oakland Thursday night. 

They're 11-1 SU (10-1-1 ATS) in their last 12 games overall, and here they'll take on a Portland team that is in a tough 2nd leg of a back-to-back spot after battling the Thunder Friday night. 

The Rockets have had a day of rest since their OT win, and I think they will make the Blazers run up and down the court, completely wearing them down. Note that Houston is 5-0 SU and ATS when facing an opponent playing on zero rest this season and I expect the visitors to walk away with a rather comfortable win in the end. 

10* play on Houston Rockets. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S WILD CARD WEEKEND BEST ATS BET

The Seattle Seahawks own the No. 1 rush offense in the NFL this season, but their pass offense is nowhere near as good as previous years and Russell Wilson has been sacked plenty. 

Here the Seahawks will run into a Dallas defense that ranks 5th in the NFL against the run giving up just 3.8 rushing yards per game, and the Cowboys should come out with extra motivation as the seek to avenge a 24-13 loss at Seattle in Week 3. 

Dallas has since added WR Amari Cooper to the roster and he has connected very well with QB Dak Prescott; in eight games with Dallas, Cooper has caught 53 passes for 725 yards and six touchdowns. Add a prolific running game that will face a Seattle D which has given up 4.9 yards per rush attempt this season, and I think we have identified significant advantages for Dallas on both sides of the ball. 

Dallas is 7-1 at home while Seattle is 4-4 on the road (winning at Arizona, Detroit, Carolina and beating Oakland in London). As you can see, the Seahawks have not won on the road against a team near Dallas caliber and I'm well happy to back the home team in this matchup. 

10* play on Dallas Cowboys. 

TOP RATED 10* NHL PLAY OF THE DAY

The slumping Nashville Predators have lost seven of their last nine overall and 11 of their last 12 on the road following a 4-3 OT loss at Detroit on Friday.

Tough spot for the Preds here, playing on no rest on the road against a Montreal team that has won five of its last six. 

Montreal netminder Carey Price blanked Vancouver Thursday night after missing three contests with a lower-body injury, Price owns a he 1.94 GAA against the Preds in his career and I think he will guide the Habs to victory in this contest.

10* play on Montreal Canadiens. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB): MIKE'S TOP RATED ACC TOTAL **EARLY START**

The Syracuse Orange held St. Bonaventure to 48 points on 35% shooting their last time out. Eight of their last nine games have gone under the total, and I think we'll see a relatively low-scoring contest when they open their ACC schedule with a visit to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday. Note that under is 6-2 in Orange last eight games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game and here they'll face a Notre Dame side coming off an 81-66 loss at Virginia Tech.  

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* NBA TOTAL

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost eight straight meetings at Portland and under is 14-6 in their 20 road games on the season. They do however own the 4th best scoring defense in the NBA, and here they'll face a Portland side that is coming off a 113-108 win at Sacramento, a contest that went under the total despite going to OT. 

Under is 9-2 in Trail Blazers last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 5-1 in their six games against divisional opponents this season. 

Three of the last four meetings in the series have gone under, all with totals closing at a number much lower than this.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* ROCKETS @ WARRIORS PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets are 10-1 through their last 11 games with James Harden averaging 39.7 points and 8.5 assists during that stretch. They're 9-1-1 ATS in those games and I think they're spotted way too many points to pass up on here at Golden State Wednesday night.

The Warriors are coming off back-to-back wins at Portland and Phoenix but are just 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last four home at Oracle Arena.

Golden State will likely to come to play here as it'll seek revenge for a 107-86 loss at Houston on Nov. 15, but this is simply too many points to cover against a red hot Rockets side. 

10* play on Houston Rockets. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL)

The Florida Panthers have won six of their past eight games and they're 4-1-0 in their past five games on the road. Here they'll face a Buffalo side that at was the hottest team in the NHL at one point with 10 straight November wins, but has gone just 4-7-4 in its past 15 games. 

The Sabres enter this contest on a three-game losing streak and may be without their best player (and captain) Jack Eichel, but it's worth noting that they're 5-2 in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record while the Panthers are 7-18 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

I think the Sabres will come out fueled by desperation to end the skid and inspired to start the new year on a good note. They'll also play with extra motivation after taking a 5-2 home loss to Florida last month, and the Sabres are 8-5 when looking to avenge a loss against an opponent this season. 

10* play on Buffalo Sabres. 

TOP RATED 10* ROSE BOWL BOOKIE BREAKER

The Ohio State Buckeyes look like a solid favorite against the Washington Huskies in the Rose Bowl. 

This will be Urban Meyer's last game as head coach of Ohio State so the Buckeyes players should play with extra motivation looking to put on a show for their coach.

Washington owns among the best defenses in the nation, but can it really slow down this terrific OU offense? Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and set a Big Ten championship game record with 499 passing yards and five touchdown passes in the Buckeyes win 45-24 win over Northwestern. 

Note that Urban Meyer owns a terrific 42-15 ATS record with at least eight days to prepare for an opponent. My money is on the Buckeyes. 

10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. 

TOP RATED 10* NEW YEARS EVE NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE **53.4% ROI ANGLE**

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off back-to-back home losses to Calgary and Minnesota, so they might welcome the change of scenery with a matchup at Edmonton on New Years Eve. 

Here the Jets will face an Edmonton team on a much longer losing streak coming off five consecutive losses (the last four at home), and I think we're getting a fair price on the visitors in this matchup. 

Note that Winnipeg is 7-1 in its last eight road games and it is has generated an absolutely stunning 53.4% ROI through a 10-1 run as road favorites this season.

10* play on Winnipeg Jets. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): MIKE'S BEST NEW YEARS EVE NBA TOTAL

The Pacers and the Hawks combined for 250 points in an Indiana win at Atlanta on December 26, but I think we'll see way fewer points scored here in this early New Years Eve matchup. 

The Pacers have allowed just 96.4 ppg through 18 contests home at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this season and under is 14-4 in those games. Under is 17-8 in Hawks last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 10-1 in the last 11 meetings with the Pacers. 

10* play on UNDER.