Sports Picks & Predictions

4* Major Eastern Conference *BLOOD BATH* on Hawks +5
Bottom Line: Atlanta has defeated the Pacers twice this season, and I like its chances of keeping this one within the number as it will be the much fresher side. The Hawks have had 2 days off while the Pacers just played last night. The Hawks are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

4* Major on Central Michigan +19
Bottom Line: Fading favorites of 10 points or more after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite, a top-level team (win rate of 80% or higher) playing a team with a losing record, are 78-42 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been favored by 18.3 points on average but have won by only 16.1 on average.

4* Major CBB *BAILOUT* on Loyola Marymount pk
Bottom Line: Look for San Diego to suffer a letdown as I don't believe it will be over Saturday's narrow loss at Gonzaga. Loyola hasn't played since Thursday and should benefit from the extra rest and preparation time. Plays on home underdogs or pickems that are out for revenge for a road loss to an opponent, provided that opponent checks in off a home loss of 3 points or less, are 58-25 ATS the last 5 seasons.

4* Major NBA *BAILOUT* on Kings +8
Bottom Line: The Kings will be very focused tonight following an embarrassing 39-point loss to the Knicks last time out. They match up well with the Jazz and have won, or lost by less than 8 points, in 9 straight meetings as a result. The Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Utah.

4* Major Big East *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Seton Hall +16.5
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Pitt following Saturday's big win over Syracuse. Plays against February home favorites of 10 or more points that are playing with one day of rest or less are 108-60 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams are winning by only 12.3 points on average.

4* Major on Timberwolves -3
Bottom Line: Minnesota finally enters a game with some momentum on its side as it ended a 6-game skid with a blowout win over New Orleans. Look for the T-Wolves to rattle off another victory against a Portland team that has lost 4 straight on the road. The Trailblazers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team that has a losing record.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Bobcats +13.5
Bottom Line: The Heat rolled in Toronto yesterday but are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a win of more than 10 points, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win and 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Also, they are only 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games against Charlotte. Bet the Bobcats!

4* Big 12 *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Oklahoma +5.5
Bottom Line: Oklahoma is greatly improved this season and it will be out for revenge here after dropping both of last year's matchups with the Cyclones. The underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

4* Major on UNC Wilmington +8
Bottom Line: The points should be very valuable in this one considering how close this series has been. The underdog is 8-0 ATS in the last 8 meetings, and I expect this trend to continue.

4* Major on Old Dominion +7
Bottom Line: Old Dominion was kicked in its last game and kicked in the season's first meeting with George Mason but plays on home teams off a road loss of 20 or more that are out to avenge a loss to an opponent that held them to less than 50 points are 93-50 ATS since 1997. Teams fitting into this situation have lost by just 2.7 points on average.

5* Wiseguy Big East Game of the Year (ESPN) on Syracuse -8
Bottom Line: Following consecutive defeats on the road, the Orange will leave it all on the floor at home tonight and the result will be a double-digit victory. Syracuse has won by 12 and 19 points in its last 2 home meetings with Notre Dame, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Also, the Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team that has a winning record. Pound Syracuse!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PUNISHER* on Heat -4.5
Bottom Line: The Heat have never lost to the Raptors since LeBron James came aboard, and I don't expect them to start now. They will be very hungry here after losing by double digits to Indiana in their last game, and they won't take the Raptors lightly because Toronto took them to OT in Miami last week. The Heat are 8-0 lifetime against the Raptors since James came to South Beach, and they have won these games by an average of 12.6 points. It is also worth noting that all 8 of these wins came by at least 6 points. Pound Miami!

4* Major on San Diego +15
Bottom Line: The Zags are being overvalued following 3 straight lopsided victories. They are on a 2-9 ATS skid in road games following 2 straight wins of 10 points or more. They have won these games on average but only by 3.8 points.

5* Wiseguy CBB *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Cal State Fullerton -6.5
Bottom Line: Oddsmakers are looking to trap the public here. Hawaii has won back-to-back road games and Fullerton has lost its last 3 at home and yet it is laying 6.5 points? The books are expecting a breakout game from the Titans and I couldn't agree more. They have covered the number in five of their last six games versus teams that have a winning record. Hawaii, on the other hand, have dropped five of its last six ATS versus teams that have a winning mark.

4* Major Big Ten *BLOOD BATH* (ESPN) on Indiana -4
Bottom Line: Indiana has the edge at home where it has won 3 straight and 12 of 13 against Michigan. The Indiana defense has been phenomenal at home where it is holding opponents to 58.6 points and 36.6% shooting. Michigan is giving up 63.5 points on 42.5% shooting on the road. Indiana will play superior defense tonight and will be more balanced offensively. Look for Zeller to have a big game. We also can't ignore the fact that Indiana makes more free throws on average (20) than Michigan attempts (17). The Wolverines are 5-13 ATS in the last 18 meetings and 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Indiana.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +11
Bottom Line: The Knicks are being overvalued against a Kings team that beat them at the end of December. The Knicks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games versus a team with a losing road record. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers +10
Bottom Line: The Cavs keep this one closer than the oddsmakers thing against an OKC squad that has recorded only 1 road win of more than 10 points in its last 6. Plus, the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

4* Major on Nebraska +12.5
Bottom Line: This is a sandwich game for Ohio State which is coming off a nice win over Wisconsin and has a date with Michigan on deck. The Buckeyes have had their way with Nebraska so the Huskers won't get their full attention. This gives us an excellent opportunity to cover the number with the dog here.

4* Major SEC *BLOOD BATH* (ESPNU) on Mississippi +17.5
Bottom Line: Florida finally gets a game tonight. Ole Miss played the Gators to a 4-point game last season and 4 of the last 5 meetings been decided by 6 points or less. The Rebs are on an 11-1 ATS run as a road underdog of 10 or more points.

4* Major on Mississippi State +4
Bottom Line: LSU falls flat following a big win over a ranked Missouri squad. The underdog is on a 4-0-1 ATS run in this series.

5* Wiseguy MVC Game of the Year on Northern Iowa +1.5
Bottom Line: The Panthers were embarrassed at Wichita State in the season's first meeting, but I expect them to have their revenge at home in a big way. Northern Iowa is 11-2 ATS under coach Jacobson when out for revenge for a loss to a foe that held it to less than 50 points. The Panthers have won by an average of 7.5 points in these games.

4* Major on Utah +5.5
Bottom Line: Utah has been undervalued versus quality competition and that remains the case here. The Utes are 8-2 ATS versus good teams that outscore their opponents by 4+ points/game this season.

4* Major on Marshall pk
Bottom Line: Marshall bounces back strong following Wednesday's upset loss to SMU. The Thundering Herd are 6-0 ATS off an upset loss over the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 *PUNISHER* on Dayton +6.5
Bottom Line: Letdown city for Saint Louis here following its huge win over 9th ranked Butler. Plus, the underdog is 18-3 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Bucks +5.5
Bottom Line: The Bucks have won 12 of their last 17 meetings with New York, and I expect them to give the Knicks a game tonight. The often-overvalued Knicks are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in New York. Milwaukee is also an awesome 45-14-2 ATS in its last 61 games vs. the NBA Atlantic division. The Knicks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a win and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning record.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +6
Bottom Line: Friday night is a big wagering night in the NBA and this plays to our advantage as oddsmakers look to take advantage of the "squares". The Kings were just kicked by 18 Wednesday in Boston and are being undervalued here as a result. Consider that road underdogs off a road loss of 10 points or more, provided they are playing on Friday night, are 93-51 ATS the last 5 seasons. These teams have been underdogs of 7.9 points on average, but have lost by only 4.2 points on average. It is also worth noting that Philly is a soft 132-170 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less since 1996.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Nets -3
Bottom Line: The Bulls won impressively at Milwaukee to cover the spread in their last game but are 4-13 ATS after a game in which they covered the spread this season, including 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. They are also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a win of more than 10 points. Also, the Bulls are just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games in this series.

5* Wiseguy NBA Pre-All-Star Break Game of the Year on Magic +9.5
Bottom Line: The Celtics won big without Rondo against the Kings in their last game and are being overvalued because of it. Fading them following a victory of more than 10 points has produced an 8-1-1 ATS result in the last 10 instances. The Magic were crushed by the Knicks last time out but are an awesome 40-17-2 ATS in their last 59 games following a defeat greater than 10 points. Boston has been fortunate to win both of its games since Rondo went down with a knee injury because it hasn't received very good guard play. Avery Bradley and Courtney Lee have both struggled and that will catch up with Boston tonight. Pound the Magic.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Raptors +4.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers have struggled in Toronto where they have lost three straight. The Clippers are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Toronto and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400.

5* Wiseguy "Total" Bailout on Mavs/Warriors UNDER 206
Bottom Line: Both teams have been overs machines of late and we are seeing an inflated number because of it. The Warriors still have the reputation as a high-octane offensive team, but they have put much more focus on the defensive end since Mark Jackson came aboard. They rank fifth in the NBA in field goal percentage defense this season and are 72-52 UNDER in games when the total is greater than or equal to 200 over the last 3 seasons. Dallas has been scoring in bunches of late but it has also been shooting out of its mind. It won't get the same looks tonight against a solid defensive team. Plus, Dallas is on a 28-13 UNDERS run in road games after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better. Pound the Under!

5* Wiseguy Atlantic-10 Game of the Month on Saint Louis -2.5
Bottom Line: Butler dropped its last road game, and I believe it goes down again here against a very good Saint Louis squad that has consistently risen to the occasion against top-level competition the last couple years. The Billikens are 10-2 ATS the last 2 seasons versus very good teams that outscore the opposition by 8.0 points or more per game. They have won these games by an average of 8.0 points. Pound St. Louis!

4* Major NBA "Total" Dominator on Grizzlies/Thunder UNDER 191.5
Bottom Line: The Grizzlies lose some scoring punch tonight with leading scorer Rudy Gay being traded away. Plus, they own the No. 1 ranked scoring defense in the NBA. This defense is the reason they are on a 19-7-1 unders run. Bet the Under.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Suns +3
Bottom Line: The home team has had the upper hand in this series going 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 meetings. Also, the Lakers have lost each of their last 7 on the road.

5* Wiseguy NBA Blowout Game of the Month on Jazz -7.5
Bottom Line: We won't get the Jazz in a more motivated spot all season. They were embarrassed by 45 points by Houston in their last on their normally sturdy home floor, and I expect them to be flying all over the place to erase the memory of that one tonight. The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. It also bodes well for Utah that New Orleans had a tough one in LA last night as the Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing without a day of rest. The Hornets are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Utah. Pound the Jazz!

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia Tech +10
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Miami tonight as it hits the road following back-to-back blowout wins over Duke and FSU. The Hokies are a more than respectable 8-3 at home and I believe they have what it takes to give the Hurricanes a scare.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Timberwolves +5
Bottom Line: The Clippers, who are 1-5 ATS in their last 6, can't be trusted laying this many points on the road against a team that will be hungry to snap a 4-game skid. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Wake Forest +13.5
Bottom Line: The Blue Devils are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. ACC foes and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. The Demon Deacons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall, 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. Also, the home team is 17-6 ATS in the last 23 meetings.

4* Major Atlantic-10 *BLOOD BATH* on Massachusetts +9
Bottom Line: Off consecutive huge wins over Butler and VCU, LaSalle will be in for a letdown against UMass. The Minutemen haven't forgot about the 1-point loss they suffered to the Explorers in the most recent meeting, and that defeat will be the driving force behind a solid effort tonight. The Minutemen are a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning percentage greater than 60%.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten *PUNISHER* on Northwestern +17
Bottom Line: Expect Michigan to get caught looking past a Northwestern team it defeated by 28 earlier this month with a big showdown at Indiana on deck. As if getting pummeled by 28 isn't enough motivation, the Wildcats are coming off a bad loss at Nebraska. Count on the Cats, who are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning record, to play inspired basketball tonight and for them to keep this one closer than the oddsmakers think.

4* Major Big East *BLOOD BATH* on Notre Dame -7.5
Bottom Line: I believe Villanova is in for a letdown tonight following consecutive huge wins over Louisville and Syracuse. Nova has failed to cover the number in 7 of its last 9 road games versus teams that carry a winning percentage of 60% or higher at home.

4* Major NBA Bailout on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: The Lakers are 15-35-2 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a losing record and 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. The Hornets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Hornets are also 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings at L.A.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Trailblazers -3
Bottom Line: I like the Blazers at home in this bounce-back spot as they are on a 5-0 ATS run in games following a defeat of more than 10 points.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Boston College +4.5
Bottom Line: The Eagles have been tough at home where they are on a 4-0 ATS run and have taken NC State and Miami down to the wire. It is also worth noting that the Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in the series.

5* Wiseguy Big 10 Game of the Month on Minnesota -19
Bottom Line: Look for Minnesota to jump out early and never take its foot off the gas pedal. It has lost 4 straight and is back home for the first time in nearly 2 weeks so it will be hungry and energized to take the floor in front of its home crowd. The Huskers are 2-10 ATS the last 2 seasons versus excellent teams that shoot 45% or better form the field and hold their opponents to 42% shooting or worse. Nebraska is also on a 6-17 ATS slide in games following an upset win as a home underdog. Pound Minnesota!

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Cavaliers -1.5
Bottom Line: Love the Cavs in this spot as they will be the more energized team without a doubt. They have had 2 days to prepare and rest up for this game while the Warriors just played last night and will be playing their 4th road game in 5 days. The Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on 2 days' rest. Pound Cleveland!

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia -4
Bottom Line: The Cavaliers are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Pacers +5.5
Bottom Line: Indiana has lost 3 straight games just 1 time this season and that happened clear back in early Novemeber. Besides, in that instance its third loss came by just 2 points. The Pacers have lost consecutive game twice since then and responded with 20 and 15-point victories to avoid a third straight defeat. I expect them to respond here as well. The Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss. Pound the Pacers!

5* Wiseguy ESPN Big Monday Game of the Month on West Virginia +8.5
Bottom Line: We can count on Bob Huggins' coached teams responding after taking it on the chin against a conference foe. In fact, his teams are on a 21-9 ATS run following a loss by 10 points or more to a conference opponent, and they have won in this situation by an average of 13.0 points. Pound the Mountaineers!

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Magic +9.5
Bottom Line: This is a game the Magic will go after hard as they have lost each of the season's first three meetings with the Nets. Orlando is 13-5 ATS as a road underdog this season, including 7-0 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points this season.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +7.5
Bottom Line: Washington is being overvalued here because it has covered the spread in 10 consecutive games. Plus, I'm expecting a letdown from the Wizards after puting it on Chicago last game. They are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a win of more than 10 points. Also, the underdog is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

4* Major Big East Big Monday *BLOOD BATH* on Louisville -6
Bottom Line: Off 3 consecutive defeats, it's bounce back time for Louisville. Plays on home favorites or pickems off 2 or more consecutive upset losses on the road are 67-33 ATS since 1997, 22-8 ATS the last 5 seasons and 12-4 ATS the last 3 seasons.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Clippers -7.5
Bottom Line: Now's the time to go against the Blazers. With last night's win over the Clippers, Portland covered the spread for a second straight game. Keep in mind that the Blazers are 2-15 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons. They have lost these games by an average of 9.0 points.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Hornets +7.5
Bottom Line: The Hornets are showing solid value on the road catching this many points as they are 14-6 ATS as a road underdog this season and 36-19 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA National TV Game of the Month on Celtics +4
Bottom Line: The Celtics have had a great deal of success at home against the Heat, even after LeBron James arrived. Boston has won 15 of its last 17 home games in the series. Also, the Heat are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston. Pound the Celtics as they get off the snide in impressive fashion.

4* Major on Seattle -7.5
Bottom Line: Look for the Redhawks to bounce-back strong following Thursday's upset loss at home to Texas-San Antonio. The Redhawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU loss.

4* Major on Kings +13
Bottom Line: The Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Also, the road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

4* Major on Utah State +3
Bottom Line: Utah State is on a 14-4 ATS run at home in games when the line is +3 to -3.

4* Major on Nets +3.5
Bottom Line: I was on the Rockets as as underdog last night, but one big win isn't enough for me to lay points with them against a team I believe to be better. The Rockets are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when playing without a days' rest.

4* Major on VCU -11
Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from LaSalle on the road following its big win over Butler. The Explorers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

4* Major on Mississippi State +20.5
Bottom Line: The Gators are being overvalued at Mississippi State where they are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Year on 76ers +3.5
Bottom Line: The 76ers have had 3 days to gear up for a New York team that spanked them in the season's first two matchups. Philly's level of motivation and fresh legs will be key in this one as it is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing on 3 days' rest or more. The Knicks are a soft 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a game in which they covered the spread. Pound the 76ers!

4* Major on Toledo -4.5
Bottom Line: The Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. teams that have a losing record.

4* Major on Cornell +6.5
Bottom Line: The Big Red have gotten the job done on the road in this series, covering the number in 5 of the last 7 at Columbia.

4* Major on UC Irvine +4
Bottom Line: The Long Beach State 49ers are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Also, the Anteaters are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings at Long Beach St.

5* Wiseguy ACC *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on NC State -4.5
Bottom Line: This is a game this veteran NC State team wants badly as it has dropped 13 straight to the Heels. I expect this skid to come to a screeching halt as the Wolfpack put it on a young UNC squad. NC State is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 in ACC play and the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

4* Major on Louisiana-Monroe -2.5
Bottom Line: The home team gets the call here as the home sides has covered the number in 7 of the last 8 meetings.

4* Major on Duquesne +17
Bottom Line: I'll gladly grab big points with the Dukes as the underdog has cashed tickets in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these two.

4* Major on TCU +13.5
Bottom Line: The Horned Frogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss of more than 20 points while the Bears are 10-20 ATS in their last 30 games following a win by 10 points or more over a conference foe.

4* Major on Old Dominion +8
Bottom Line: The Old Dominion Monarchs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 visits to James Madison.

4* Major on Nebraska +1.5
Bottom Line: The Huskers shouldn't be underestimated in the small home dog role. They are on a 16-6 ATS run as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pickem and have won these games by an average of 4.7 points.

4* Major on Georgia Tech -6
Bottom Line: The Demon Deacons are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings, including 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings at Georgia Tech.

4* Major on Marshall +16
Bottom Line: Memphis is constantly overvalued at home and that remains the case here. The Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.

4* Major on Yale -5.5
Bottom Line: Brown can't be trusted on the road where it is 3-13-1 ATS in its last 17. Yale is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 at home.

5* Wiseguy NBA Friday Game of the Month on Lakers -4.5
Bottom Line: The Jazz can't be trusted on the road against a Lakers team I believe is primed for its best performance of the season. The media is all over the Lakers, calling them a bust, and they'll be out to silence the doubters this evening. Kobe lives for these situations, and I'm expecting a huge game from him. The Jazz are a soft 9-15 (9-14-1 ATS) outside Salt Lake City this season and a poor 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games versus a team with a winning mark at home. Pound LA.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings +9.5
Bottom Line: Sac is playing winning basketball at home and I expect it to keep this one closer than the oddsmakers think. The Kings have been victorious, or lost by fewer than 10 points, in 14 of their last 18 at home.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Rockets +2.5
Bottom Line: Houston has been struggling but has an excellent opportunity to find the win column tonight against a New Orleans team it has defeated twice already this season. The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

4* Major NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Mavs +1.5
Bottom Line: This is a game Dallas wants badly as it has been embarrassed in each of the season's first two meetings with the Spurs. The Mavs have been playing well since the return of Nowitzki and should benefit from Tim Duncan sitting this one out. The Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 on the road.

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Heat -9.5
Bottom Line: This is a big-time revenge spot for the Heat as they were handed a double-digit loss in Detroit last month. Look for them to return the favor here. Teams headed up by coach Lawrence Frank are a soft 13-29 ATS all-time as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points. They have lost these games by an average of 13.6 points.

4* Major on Siena +7.5
Bottom Line: The Niagara Purple Eagles are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games while the Siena Saints are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Also, the home team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

4* Major on Manhattan +2
Bottom Line: The Manhattan Jaspers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference foes. The underdog is on an 8-2 ATS run in the series.

4* Major CBB Bailout on San Diego +14.5
Bottom Line: The Gaels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games while the Toreros are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games. The Toreros are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings at St. Mary's.

4* Major NBA on TNT Bailout on Suns +6.5
Bottom Line: The Clippers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings, and the 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Phoenix.

4* Major on Portland +1.5
Bottom Line: The home team has covered the number in 4 of the last 5 meetings. The Pilots lost by only 1 point as a 4-point dog when they hosted the Dons last season, and I expect them to get the job done with an outright win this time around.

5* Wiseguy Big West Game of the Year on Cal State Fullerton +3.5
Bottom Line: Fullerton is an awesome 6-0 ATS as an underdog this season with only 1 of its SU losses in the role coming by more than 3 points. Also, plays on underdogs that are off 2 consecutive home losses of 10 points or more and are matched up against an opponent off 2 or more consecutive road wins are 30-8 ATS since 1997. Pound Cal State Fullerton!

4* Major on Nebraska-Omaha +13
Bottom Line: Plays on underdogs of 10 or more points (NEBRASKA-OMAHA) that check in off a road loss and are out for revenge for a home blowout loss of 20 points or more to an opponent are 60-28 ATS the last 5 seasons. I'll get behind this 68.2% time-tested system.

4* Major on Tennessee-Martin +5.5
Bottom Line: The Eastern Illinois Panthers can't be trusted laying this many points at home where they are on a 5-21 ATS slide.

5* Wiseguy NBA *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Magic -4
Bottom Line: Not only will the Magic be hungry to avoid a season-sweep at the hands of Toronto, it catches the Raptors at a good time as they just had a tough OT game against the Heat last night. Orlando will be the fresher team. Plus, the Magic, who lost by 15 at Detroit last time out, are 18-8 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Pound Orlando!

4* Major on IUPU Fort Wayne +3
Bottom Line: Western Illinois has been consistently overvalued in conference play versus opponents that have a losing record. In fact, it is 1-9 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA Bailout Game of the Month on Trailblazers -1
Bottom Line: The Pacers are playing well and are up against a Portland squad that has lost 6 straight and yet they are catching points? Oddsmakers clearly expect the Blazers to end their skid tonight, and I fully agree. The Trailblazers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Bet the Blazers!

4* Major on San Diego State -4
Bottom Line: The Aztecs have been a terrific investment on the road where they are on a 35-16-1 ATS run.

5* Wiseguy NCAAB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Washington State +10
Bottom Line: Plays on road underdogs of 10 or more points (WASHINGTON ST) that are off an upset loss to a conference rival at home and are taking on an opponent that is off a win over a conference rival are 76-40 ATS the last 5 seasons. I'm not hesitating to get behind this 65.5% time-tested system. Pound the Cougars!

4* Major NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Jazz -7
Bottom Line: The Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. They have won 5 of their last 6 home games versus Washington with these wins coming by an average of 20.0 points.

4* Major on Georgia Tech +10.5
Bottom Line: The Yellow Jackets typically play UNC very tough and are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings as a result.

4* Major on Texas Tech +10.5
Bottom Line: The Red Raiders are 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings, including 6-2 ATS in the last 8 home meetings.

4* Major on Southern Illinois +11
Bottom Line: The Salukis are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings, and the underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Also, the Salukis are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.

4* Major on Missouri State +11
Bottom Line: Letdown spot for Wichita State following a big win over Creighton. The Missouri State Bears are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss.

4* Major on Drake +11
Bottom Line: Creighton will be looking to bounce back following a loss to Wichita State but Drake won't roll over. It was crushed by 30 at Northern Iowa its last time out and was crushed by 30 at Creighton earlier this month. In other words, it will be very hungry tonight. Drake played Creighton to an 8-point game at home last season, and I expect it to give the Blue Jays a game again tonight.

4* Major on Houston -4.5
Bottom Line: The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Also, the Golden Hurricane are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings at Houston.

4* Major on Georgia +17
Bottom Line: I'll gladly grab these big points with the home team as it is on a 4-0 ATS run in the series.

4* Major on Illinois State -7.5
Bottom Line: Illinois State will be up to the challenge tonight. It is 10-2 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) over the last 2 seasons.